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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1921

Page

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Honored Soldier and Citizen J Y Buchanan Laid to Rest

A solemn community tribute marks the funeral of J Y Buchanan a long time Andrew resident and veteran. The casket bearer of Masonry Woodmen and G A R affiliations, he served as alderman and postmaster, born 1845 in Mercer County Pennsylvania and a Civil War veteran who later supported Spanish American War and World War II heroes. He died after heart trouble on a Thursday evening leaving a devoted family and widespread loss noted by the town.

Stadyart J. Y. Buchanan Mr. Buchanan Buchanan Fisg América J. O. Buchanan Me. Bucharen Tancred Commandery No WGK. T. Bath Kd RAM. Hellon Lodge A. F A. M Maple Leaf C. ES

County Chairman Seeks Fund Reports for European Relief

As county chairman of the European Relief Council, a request is issued urging churches and organizations to report all funds sent for relief to any headquarter or station for this purpose. The Sentinel Office will receive the undersigned report to ensure Jackson County receives proper credit for its contributions. The appeal asks denominational channels, Literary Digest, and other centers to notify the fund’s administrator if funds have been sent or will be sent, so county accountability is maintained.

European Relief Council Citiren Europe Sentinel Jackson County Literary Digest

Starving Baby Fund Receipts Reported to Chairman Young

Funds to aid starving babies of Europe grow slowly and many reports are still due to Chairman F. C. Young. Donors listed include Jackson Sentinel, M. Li, Sunday School, M. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Wantz, Alfred Correll, Edith Lincoln, J. J. Mortensen, Mrs. AL Ringlep, Mrs. Henry Beck, Excelsior Library Board, Dr. D. N. Loase, Hans Christensen, and Congregational church and Sunday School with a $42 donation to their national headquarters in New York.

Europe F. C. Young Jackson Sentinel M. Li M. Barker Wantz Alfred Correll Edith Lincoln J. J. Mortensen AL Ringlep Henry Beck Excelsior Library D. N. Loase Hans Christensen Congregational Church Madison, St New York

Farm Bureau Elects Officers at Jackson County Meeting

At a meeting of the directors of the Jackson county Farm Bureau held yesterday the following officers were elected: President J. Kanau Sabula Treasurer H. Straub Secretary Chas. Entringer Vice President Mateo Walker.

Tackson County Farm Bureau Pres J. Kanau Sabula Mateo Walker Treas H. Straub Chas. Entringer

Grant printing firm trades west Main lot for east Main site

The Grant Printing Company transfers their west side South Main Street lot for a larger east side lot just south of Hotel Hurst. The Grants plan to erect a new building in the spring. John Holmes of Ames stayed with Mr Wright during the holidays. Mrs Clara Kegley and her daughter Miss Alice of Monmouth visited Mrs A Porter. Rae Buell has returned to Glenwood for school after holidays with parents. Chas Burleson travels to Spring Valley Minn on news of his brother in law C Laddill’s death. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 led by Rev J G Morgan with Masonic pallbearers and American Legion escorts. Burial at Andrew Cemetery with Legion firing squad and taps by Evans Lanser.

The Grant Printing Company South Mainst Mainst Hotel Hurst Grants John Holmes Ames J. G. Morgan Boomershine Masonic Order American Legion Knight Templars Legion Evans Lanser Andrew

Retiring Librarian Miss Ida Simpson Honored

Miss Ida Simpson, city librarian for thirty years, received a formal tribute from the Boardman and Carnegie Boards at the public library. Speakers noted her tireless service aiding students and clubs, then presented a gold wristwatch. A $1.25 gift fund remaining benefited European and Far East orphans.

Qur Library Ida Simpson Boardman Carnegie Boards Miss Simpson Miss. Simpson D. N. Loose Curmnagie, Board G. L. Mitchell Snow White Pharmacy Edison F. C. Young Europe Far East

K P s Hold Installation of Officers

The K P s installed officers Monday evening including Rankin Anderson Harris Cain Moor and several others. Installation officers were Blatchley Dutterworth and Mitchell with a 2 banquet to follow the services.

K. P W. C. Rankin Guy Anderson Frelate Donald Harris Sandy Cain I. M Eugene Moor Ali Butterworth N.H. Blatchley W. F. Dutterworth Air

Mother's Club January 6 Hostess and Society Visitors

Mother's Club meeting featured hostess Mrs. C. W. Krum with roll call Tapen four children attended the movies led by Mrs. Rex Lance. Mrs. GF Coverdale directed discussions and parliamentary drill. Minnie Merritt and daughter Florence, Xmas guests, have returned to Dewitt. Clarence A. Porter came back from Chicago after attending a Lyceum and Chautauqua conference. Mrs. J. G. Johnston and child Jean returned to Davenport after Christmas with Myrtle Lone. Misses Carol and Maurine Geisler hosted a small gathering Thursday afternoon with friends. refreshments were served.

C. W. Krumviede Motion Pictures Rex Lance GF. Coverdale Minnie Merritt Florence Dewitt Clarence A. Porter Chicago Mutual Lyceum and Chautauqua J. G. Johnston Little One Jean Davenport

Pretty New Year wedding unites Hulda Hinkelman and Leroy Wirth

On January 1 at the Hinkelman home near Nashville a ceremony conducted by Dr. J. G. Morgan joined Hulda Hinkelman and Leroy Wirth in marriage under a pink and white arch. Guests, 75, enjoyed a dinner and social games before the couple departed for Davenport and Clinton. Hulda, a teacher, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hinkelman. Leroy is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wirth. They will farm near Nashville after a wedding trip.

Carl Hinkelman High Poon Hulda Leroy Wirth J. G. Morgan Edna Wirth Henry Weeds Miss Wirth Columbia Sweet Asylum Carl Hiinkelman Maquoketa Frank Wirth Hinkelman Place Nashville

A Rare Treat for a Worthy Cause at the Pastime Theatre

Mary Pickford in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm will be shown at the Pastime Theatre on Tuesday night January 11 to benefit the Dr Anna Shaw Memorial Fund. The fund supports worthy young women by using interest from donations to aid their advancement. The appeal aligns with suffrage associations promoting female empowerment.

Mary Pickford Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Anna Shaw

Ordinance 365 Enforces Mailbox Numbers for Free Delivery

Public notice mandates house numbers and mail boxes for free mail delivery. Unnumbered homes must place numbers immediately as required by Ordinance 365. Mailboxes must be provided before free delivery begins. Taxes may be ordered at Trout and Matthias hardware store or from authorized parties.

Trout & Matthias Hantware

Locals to Clash with Silvis at Olympic Court

Maquoketa Legion basketball team prepares for a Thursday game against Silvis at the Olympic venue. Silvis aims to rebound after two losses this season while Maquoketa teams are in good form and eager to deliver a strong performance.

Maquoketa Legion Silvis

Maquoketa Churches Plan Week of Prayer Meetings

Maquoketa Baptist Reformed Congregational Methodist and Free Methodist churches unite for January 3 to 7 1921 week of prayer. Services at 7 20 p m each night led by pastors from the five churches, with invitations to the public.

Maquoketa Methodist Episcopal Free Methodist Baptist Church Tnesay Reformed Church Congregational Church Methodist Episcopal Church Free Methodist Church T. F. Boomershine J. G. Morgan Edward A. Lang LL. Elgin Brough John Watterson

Begin the New Year Right With American Spirit

Wee Of-Ht's 1921 message urges a strong start to the year on the race-course of progress. It notes business respects are good, fears easing, and that the country remains rich and stable. Calls for unity to stabilize markets and revive prosperity, ending with confidence in continued improvement.

Jill Busiess You Rogsperitz

Sentinel Seeks Countywide Readers and Subscriptions

The Sentinel notes steady renewal renewals and new applications as it plans to cover Jackson County with correspondents and representatives. Readers are urged to ask friends to subscribe to the county’s biggest and best newspaper for broad local news coverage.

The Sentinel Syrce Pas Heer Jackson County

Dividend Notice From Your Local Electric Company

Dividend No 22 of the Seven Percent Preferred stock was paid on Dec 31 1920 to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec 31 1920. Signed S Woodward Treasurer.

Lown Electric Company

High School Boys to Meet Dewitt in Spirited Game

High School Baste Bal hosts a showdown with the Dewitt boys at the high school gym on Wednesday evening January Sth. Dewitt’s strong squad promises a lively contest beginning at o o’clock with admission set at 24 cents. Mrs Dean Morse spent New Years Day in Lakota. Esther Barrows returns from two weeks in Davenport. Jon Ringenberg of the Lowe Electric Co. traveled to Ames last evening for meter testing instruction at the Short course.

Dewitt Dean Morse Lakota Esther Barrows Davenport Jons Ringenberg Lowe Electric Company Ames

How They Do Tings into Maquoketa ia

A misspelled local letter discusses rising print costs and subscription payments, a Kanx and Vamps exchange, and community notes. It mentions Kuna Idaho area efforts, a five day chautauqua, a timber and lumber venture, Farmers Equity activity, and church choruses, ending with warm regards from JOHN MERICLE of Kuna.

Nampa Daily Kanx Vamps Kana Minnesota Runa Nampa Kunaj M. E. Church Kuna M. E Boise Northwest John Mericle Rona Tianhe

Wedding Shower for Miss Hulda Hinkelman at Wirth Home

A charity shower honoring Miss Hulda Hinkelman was held Tuesday evening with many friends present. The bride-to-be received a gift costume and prizes were awarded for games and contests. The dining room was decorated in red and white and a two course luncheon was served. Guests departed in the later hour, extending best wishes for happiness.

Nana Viela Dee Mise Hulda Hinkelman Wirth Wink

County roads criticized amid repairs and delays

The Advertiser notes the country has counted 330.507 years this year and questions where a point lies amid broken byways. Vivid references to bre verts and chuck holes show the board dodging repairs in this county area. Miss Bertha Worster returned to Waterloo to finish a business course at Waterton Business College.

Charlotte Revord Bertha Worster Waterloo Waterton Business Callere

Jackson County's Oldest Settler Dies in Sabula

Ramey Kindred, born in Virginia April 15 1855, died after a Christmas stroke at Sabula. He came to Iowa as an infant, lived near Burlington, later settled in Sabula, married Lydia Ann Hicks in 1863, and had ten children. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. W. R. Phelps officiating, burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Ramey Kindred Laws Andrew Iowa Black Hawk ‘Purchase Burlington Joe Sabula Hindred Camanche Parker South Dakota Lydia Ann Hicks Davenport Methodist Church W. R. Phelps

Awful Tragedy at Edwards Home Near Iron Hill

A fatal accident at the Charles Edwards home north of Iron Hill last Tuesday left Forest Edwards, twelve, dead when a shotgun discharged while he carried it on an errand. The heaped misfortune tore away his face. Dr Buell arrived too late. funeral services followed at the family cemetery with community condolences expressed.

Charles Edwards Iron Hill Forest Forrest Buell Wilson

Campette News Gives New Deputy Good Send-Off

The News praises Sheriff elect John Dallager for choosing Amos J. Wirz of Richard Township as deputy. Wirz, son of Mr and Mrs Math Wirtz, served in World War I with the 20th Engineers overseas, returning with a stellar record. The piece extols Wirz as a fine, principled man and notes the county seat appointment brings local representation after years without a county job from this end.

Dalagee Patlager Wirts

Buckham Country Club Banquet Celebrates Christmas Festivities

The Buckham Country Club hosted a Christmas banquet at the home of Mr and Mrs Wr Etferding on Thursday evening. Members and younger guests enjoyed gifts from the ladies and a Salvation Army contribution of about twenty dollars for the city welfare. Miss Roth and Miss Lema Smola visited Plasteville after holiday celebrations with Mrs Smola.

Buckham Country Club Wr. Etferding Thera Country Club Avnami Salvation Army

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