Death of Phoebe Dell in Maquoketa Era
Phoebe Emeradlarie Dell daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman Dell born June 23 1897 near Maquoketa attended local schools until health issues halted her education. After repeated illnesses and a move with her sister to Deer Lodge Montana she returned home and passed away February 21 at 6 20 am. Survived by parents a sister Estelle Grady Barry and Mrs Henry Bodkin plus relatives. Funeral held at South Main Street home with Rev D F Boomershine officiating. Interment Mt Hope cemetery.
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Phoebe Emeradlarie Dell
Freeman Dell
Maquoketa
Esther. Grady
Deer Lodge
Montana
Estelle Grady
Everett
Wash
Barry
Henry Bodkin
Marie
South Main Street
D. F. Boomershine
Mt Hope Ceme
Prayer and Warning from Maquoketa Citizens
A fragmented reminiscence shows residents pleading to curb growth in Maquoketa over thirty years. They ask not to welcome new theaters, stores, or a hospital, fearing prosperity will threaten their homes. The text laments civic change and features a humorous aside about a private petition echoing through a city closet. Mrs Van Carson and her little daughter are noted visiting relatives in Delaran.
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Maquoketa
Siesta
Richard Pike Is Summoned
Richard Pike died Friday morning February 20 at his home in Glens Park New York. He lived in Quoketa for about 35 years. His wife had died years earlier. He remarried in New York and is survived by two wives and children. Five sons L B Red Oak Iowa Fred Clinton George Michigan Harry Toledo Luther Missouri Valley and two daughters Mrs Charles Van Gorder Boone and Mrs W A Sherman this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Sherman
Richard Pike
Glens Parls
New York
Pike
Mequoketa
Red
Oak
Iowa
Fred
Clinton
George
Michigan
Harry
Toledo
Luther
Missouri Valley
Chas. van Gorder
Boone
Sirs
W. A. Sherman
City
Burleson and Partners Lampoon Shorthorn Prices at Congress
Burleson and partners exhibited six Shorthorns at the Shorthorn Congress last week and netted about 7000 dollars. Clyde Tilton earned 1750 recently by trading for a two year old heifer and Chris Werner gained 800 by selling a yearling. The piece argues that high bred stock commands top prices, while critiquing the practice of feeding scrub stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson & Pon
Messrs
Burleson
Clyde Tilton
Chris Werner
Winklewads and oddities in a small town life
A stray column blends local anecdotes about brickbats at success, an earthenware shiphurh sold for 625 dollars, and memories of GM Sanbom profits. It notes a New Year’s watch night hymn line joke, a north county debate on Bryan Run Again, and a banker’s display of a thousand-dollar bill. A dog named Maxie and a quip about life insurance stats close the piece.
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Wwe
Maquoketa
Mot
Womman
Bryan
Death of Lem Hood Near Canton
Lem Hood of Ugm Rood near Canton died Friday evening after illness from the Flu developing into pneumonia. He is survived by a ill wife two young children his parents and one brother Will. Funeral services were held at the Buchner chapel Monday afternoon at 2 09. Rev J J Kidder officiated. Dr and Mrs HA McIntyre will host Duplicate Whist Club tonight. Mrs Margaret Wilson of Minneapolis arrived Saturday to visit her sister Mrs RB Sie. Wedets wis bes eae fi
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John Hood
Ugm Rood
Canton
Will
Buchner Chapel
J. J. Kidder
HA. McIntyre
Margaret Wilson
Minneapolis
Local notes and social items from Maquoketa 1879 1897
Bustling city life spans construction and marriages people moving in and out of town. Capt Hoag finishes a brick octagonal barn beside his residence while E B Thompson works on a north Main home. Mrs Clary and James Wilson return from Sidney Nebr. and misc business updates cover brick block work, a silver anniversary for Mr and Mrs Bertelsen, travel plans, a proposed brick block north of French's music store, a Brahman egg claim, a new stone residence on Vermont, and various school, farm, and fair preparations with names like Magee Prendergast Farr Bertelsen Rite Holmes Sokol Field Sutherland Mitchell and Morden.
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J. M. Hoag
Thompson
North Main
Fred E. Clary
D.C. Clary
Jas
D. Wilson
Sidnay
Nebr
B. Harrison & Son
Brick Contractors
A. G. Bertelsen
Mies
Mortimer Rite
Minnesota
Jos. Shirk
Monmouth
D.P. Smith
J. P
Sarmenti, Smith & Go
Séagon
Paul Werd
Adem Ringlep
Carter & Ringleep
Dell Holmes
Wyoming
Jones Co
H. E. French
Holmes
Field & Sutherland
Centennial Block
F.C. Fiske
Cornell College
New York
Emma Dunbar
P. Mitchell
California
W. C. Morden
Family Mourns Loss of Two Children in Van Buren Township
The Adolph Horst family suffers the death of an 11 month old daughter and a 4 year old son within a week. The parents live near Van Buren cemetery in Van Buren township and the community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Township
Adolph Horst
van Buren
Admiral Peary Dead North Pole discoverer dies in Washington
Admiral Peary died at home in Washington on February 20 from persistent anemia after a blood transfusion. He had just returned home from medical treatment, with his health deteriorating until death. Peary, born in Cresson, Pa in 1856, led the 1908 polar expedition achieving the Pole, celebrated when news reached the world with the famous Stars and Stripes at the Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Peary
North Pole
Newfoundland
Theacrass
Pole
Cresson
Bowgain College
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington
Navy
Penary
Col. Roosevelt
Bartlet
Sister Agnes Staack Improves after Hospital Operation
Hugo Staack of Town City reports Monday that his sister Miss Agnes Staack underwent an operation at the local hospital. Doctors send highly encouraging bedside reports and friends here are pleased by her continued improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Staack
Town City
Miss Agnes
Miss Staack
Funeral for six month old daughter in Buckner chapel
The funeral of Little Petects, six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FP. Current, was held at Buckner chapel Monday morning with Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. The child died Saturday after a two week illness with pneumonia. The community expresses sympathy to the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Httle
Buckner Chapel
J. J. Kidder
Funeral of Michael Buck Held at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral for the late Michael Buck was held Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. J. Craney officiating. Buck, born in Germany in April 1834, is survived by two sons Robert and Fred, four daughters in Missouri, Mrs. Will Carson of Chicago, and Floyd Bowers of Lincoln Nebraska. Visitors include Mrs. Will Carson and Floyd Bowers at the Harry G. French home on West Pratt Street. Hamley and family, who had a serious tussle with the fire and premonition, are mending nicely and expected to be mentioned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Buck
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
J. Craney
Bor
Germany
Robert
Fred
Missouri
Will Carson
Chicago
Floyd Bowers
Lincoln
Harry G. French
West
Pratt Street
Hamley
Charlotte People Meet With Serious Accidents
Wim Mohrmann escaped a severe burn when a hot oil soaked cob ignited his clothing while preparing to drive to school. Joe Gollobith helped extinguish flames with a blanket. Mohrmann sustained burns to an arm and hand. Anna Christiansen injured her thumb splinter, requiring surgical removal of a sliver and pain relief with hyperdermics. Recovery will limit hand use for a period. Charlotte Regard.
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Charlotte
Wim
Mohrmann
Joe Gollobith
Mr. Dehrmann
William
Anna
Ferdinand Christiansen
Charlotte Regard
Will Pay Respects To Aged Couple on 60th Wedding Day
All members of the ee RG are requested to meet in their respective Hall on Thursday February 26 at 2 20 p m to go in a body to the Thorn of Mr and Mrs Ed Weeman on East Platt Street and pay respects to this worthy couple on their 60th wedding anniversary day Mrs Weeman is a charter member of the W RC and Mr Weeman is one of the joys of 76L.
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Ee RG
Ed Weeman
East Platt Street
Weeman
W. RC
Mr. Weeman
Waterloo firm wins sewer system contract bid
Waterloo Construction Co. won the bid for the complete sewer system installation at 3241.03. John Anderson & Son submitted the lowest bid at 32185.50, slightly higher than their closest rival. Four proposals were considered, with Oxford commended for progress but Anderson securing the job.
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Sieg. Construction Co
Waterloo
John Anderson & Son
Oxford
Messie
Anderson
Taubman building Graham store to open soon
The Taubman building housing the Graham store is nearing readiness for occupancy and will feature highly modern display windows. Manager Bridgeman hopes to be settled in the new room by March 1, presenting a metropolitan storefront.
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Taubman
Graham
Desige
Bridgeman
Blarch Ith
Land Purchase Near Emeline Totals Hawman Holdings
Large tract 3. H. ana G. G. Hawman buy 440 12 acres from E. H. Levsen four and a half miles south of Emeline. They now own Wid acres combined with existing lands. Price paid totals 49910.50 dollars with Uncle Sam revenue from the deal 43.50 dollars.
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H. Ana G. G. Hawman
E. H. Levsen
Emeline
Messrs. Hawman
Mr. Levsen
Uncle Sam
Miller Couple Travel for Iowa City Operation
Mr and Mrs M KX Miller left Monday for Iowa City to be with their daughter Mrs Mabel Greene who will undergo an operation today at University Hospital.
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Iowa City
M. KX. Miller
Mabel Greene
University Hospital
Jackson County Officials Attend Good Roads Convention
Engineer W E Rigby Department Auditor J 1 Jones departed Monday for Ames to attend the Good Roads Convention.
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Ames
Jackson County
W_ E_ Rigby
Dept. Auditor
J. 1. Jones
Good Roads
Marriage of Ida Hamilton and Clarence Wagoner in Etsood
Miss Ida Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Hamilton and Clarence Wagoner of Elwood were united in marriage by Rev L P Craner at the Sacred Heart Parish on Platt Street Tuesday morning February 1 at 7 o clock The couple are well known in Etsood where the groom has rented a farm and will be at home to friends after a visit with relatives in DeWitt
Anamosa Reformatory notes 1919 farm gains and parole cases
The Board of Parole finished work Monday evening and will consider pleas of thirty boys. Fisher and Holmes were found guilty in district court with extra five year terms for walking off. The 1919 farm and dairy output at Anamosa Reformatory totaled $97,639.37, with hogs netting $10,197.83 and milk valued at $13,127.28. corn, wheat, hay, and beef values totalled significant sums as reported to the governor, praised as a sound investment by Secretary Treat.
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Anamosa
Anamosa Reformatory
State Board of Control
Treat
Board of Control
Democratic County Central Committee Holds Des Moines Delegate Convention
Chairman Kelsey convened the meeting at the courthouse with a strong turnout. A committee including Jos Kelso Bellevue and others selected delegates to the Des Moines state convention and elected J W Ellis as chair after Kelsey resigned. Delegates instructed to endorse President Wilson and his administration.
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D. Kelsey
Democratic Cou
Court House
Kelsey
J. W
Fred Gurius
Mignon
Gaade
Des Moines
Jos. Kelso
Bellevue
Wr. RS
Richi Two
Jos
Kelso
Lamutze
W.duton
GL. Ely
C. Ristine
C. B. Palmer
A. Smith
Maquoketo
Geo. Tabor
Baldwin
C. F. Hickson
Ower Creek
W. Guenther
Sabula
Mysterious fire damages Eskelsen place farm buildings
A fire of unknown origin destroyed a house barn and straw stack on the Catshan farm Eskelsen place in Sahala vicinity last week. No one lived there. Cal lahan was in Chicago and insurers Farmers Mutual covered the loss. This marks the second unknown origin fire in two weeks causing concern it may be arson.
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Sahala
Midhivbe Pucsda Moreing
Catshan Farm
Eskelsen Place
Callahan
Chicago
Farmers' Mutual Ins. Co
H. Gale Buchner
Maquoket
Tawa
Two Ladies Named as Alternates in Des Moines Delegates
The Bellevue Leader notes a Democratic delegation oversight at the state convention in Des Moines. After an error, the committee apologizes and appoints two ladies as alternates with a chance to fill in if any delegates miss the call.
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Bellevue
Des Moines
Prank Tripp Reaches New Legal Post in Preston Times Era
Former editor Prank Tripp of the Preston Times now serves as attorney at law and secretary for the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co, marking a notable career transition from journalism to professional roles within the community.
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Prank Tripp
Preston Times
Ory Il
Fitz
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Miles Resident Dead After Long Illness
John Brake a longtime resident of Incknon county died at his Miles home last Wednesday night from infirmities of old age. Funeral services were held Saturday. Salvation Army needs Bibles. officers ask to phone if you have any. Daughters of the King meet Sunday School in church parlors Friday at 7 30 PM. Mr and Mrs John Glessner of Laurel arrived Saturday for a week's visit with Mrs Martie Bork and her daughter.
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John Brake
Aped
Incknon County
Miles Lass
The
Salvation
Army Ofkers
Daughters of the King of the Mill
John Glessner
Laure
Martie Bork
Scientist Wood Demonstrates Hearing Torpedo In Lyceum Lecture
Prof Wood, noted scientist and inventor, showcases his latest devices in a Lyceum course closing demonstration. He explains the ultra violet ray proof and storied light applications for disease treatment and previews gyroscope use in aircraft and railcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Wead
Car Shortage Seen As Auto Output Falls Behind Demand
A shortage of automobiles is forecast for the year by National Chamber of Commerce members. They estimate passenger car production will come in below expectations due to factory capacity limits and growing demand.
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National Chamber of Commerce
Famlai
Dolan Sells Charlotte Home to Burke With Land Transfer
Martin Dolan sold his town property in Charlotte this week for 88100 to Joe Burke of Delmar. The deal includes one acre of land and possession is to pass March 5. Burke plans to move into the Cedar Rapids area, with the sale handled by Butz Real Estate Agency.
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Martin Dolan
Joe Burke
Delmar
Burke
Thylan
Bur
Cedar Rapids
Butz
Charloit
Uncle Sam to Care For Abi Dental Plan Implemented
Government program now provides for in service veterans with decayed teeth to receive proper dental care at public expense. Dr F W ANAMisch of Bellevue appointed dental examiner for Jackson county under the Bureau of War Risk. Further details to be announced to interested ex-servicemen.
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Abi
F. W. Anamisch
Bellevue
Jackson County
Bureau of War Eisk
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van Carson
Thureday
Delaran
Winklewads
Sanbom
Ameren Savings Bank
Henry Mahony
John Schall
Maxie
John
Saom
Lem Hood
Merried—Halley-Prendergast
ML E
JC. Magee
Aly
I. R Nglard
J.T. Wilbur
Vermont Street
Ubun
Tekcat
Peary
Ordeal
Miles
Charlote
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