Popular Young Couple wed in Davenport ceremony
Saturdsy morning at St Marys church Davenport witnessed the marriage of Miss Rastal ia G Scott fourth daughter of Mrs Catharine Scott of Delmar to Clorance P Denkmann eldest son of Mr and Mrs Gaia Denk mann of Walcott Ia Frank Lawler officiated and after mass guests attended a four course breakfast at the Hotel Black Hawk The couple planned a honeymoon to Minneapolis and Hawarden Saskatchewan Canada with the bride described as well educated and recently Supt of Pine and Industrial School affairs in Delmar The wedding drew a notable guest list including Mr and Mrs Denkmann Arthur Denk mann of Welcott Ia and others from Selmar and Stovktn
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Delmar
Scott—Denkmann
O'Cleck St. Mary’s
Davenport
Rastalia G. Scott
Catharine Scott
Clorance P. Denkmann
Gaia Denkmann
Walcott, Ta
Frank Lawler
Deremiiny
Mr. Denkmazin
Black Hawk
Ojasteen
Carney
Dealmann
Amor
Minneapolis
Hawarden
Saskatchewan
Canada
Gecent
Myre
Denkman
Gusev Denk
Arthur
Welcott
Roy Davis
Selmar
Braden
Stovkten
Prophecy and Fulfillment Sermon At German Lutheran Church
Elders Ames Berse and Amos Berve spoke to large crowds at East Platt Street church on prophecies and divine consistency. Additional talks included Sincerity by Z A Chamberlain and other topics as a public series continues with several evenings scheduled.
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Ames Berse
East Platt Street
Ondax
Amos Berve
Davenport
Z. A. Chamberlain
Lear Grave
Mrs Webster to undergo operation at Augustana Hospital
4 Enters Chicago Hospital Mrs Webster to an operation Monday at Augustana Hospital in Chicago. Operation performed by Dr Ochsner. Mrs Webster’s friends hope for early permanent recovery. Dr Ochster consults in Chicago. Lawrence Moeller buys 40 acres near Preston. Mrs Heresa Asal of Boise formerly Mary Haney. Wm Haney’s serious condition noted.
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Chicago Hospital
Webster
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Ochsner
Irs
Pop
Nissen Iso
Ochster
Lawrence Moeller
Preston
al Russelt
Heresa Asal
Boise
Wm. Hansney
Asat
Mary Haney
Remembering the Civil War Veterans and a Martial Band
The writer notes veteran attrition from 1961 65 forces, praising the American Legion and urging the creation of a local martial band to preserve the spirit of 76 and honor those who served, including fishermen and grandfathers, as the community adapts to a new order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Order of Things
Stda
Gant
H. Deen
Alaquoketa Wins Debate Over Maquoketa High School
The Maquoketa High School debate last Friday evening featured Hil Petersen Belén Weber and F Johnson Jr on the Lyons B.S. team. The question asked if the DS should adopt compulsory military training for youths ages 18 to 21. The local team presented the negative and were unanimously declared the victors by impartial judges, earning a place to meet other district highs.
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Maquoketa Haigh
Hil- Petersen
Belen’ Weber
F. . Johnson, Jr
Lyons B.S
D. S
Hine
Death claim spurs new inquiry in Clinton case
Walter Stradt drowned in the Wapsie river last summer. Suspects claim death was foul play and an inquest is sought. Herman Bartels of near DeWitt and Charles Ryl er of near Shaften summoned as witnesses. Stradt's father lives in Davenport.
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Clinton
Speigl
Svith
Walter Stradt
Wapste
Herman Bartels
Farmers Expect Strong Profit From Fred Schroeder Sale Near Delmar
Farmers who contemplated holding farm and sales profit by the success of Fred Schroeder sale near Delmar last Wednesday. Mr Schroeder used the Sentinel columns to advertise and light his sale bills. Cols, Painter & O'Mar disposed of about 19000 worth of items in a very short time with a large crowd in attendance.
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Mar
Fred Schroeder
Delmar
Jast Wednesda
Harvest Weather and Local Notices from Pinhoek Area
Many uneasy about the early crop prospects as the first cold snap did not yield quality fruit. The recent deep freeze left solid ice and clear conditions. Messin Ahehoi Fave stored ice at Pinhoek and home. local houses likely to be fully supplied before January. Mrs Owen Frank visits Chicago for two weeks. Judge A Schouse ill with pneumonia. Howard Johnson left for Chicago for a wedding. Charley Westphal has a sale today. proceeds—not quoted yet—likely to bring high Agates. Sentinel advertises raises questions on profitability.
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Messin Ahehoi
Pinhoek
Owen Frank
Chicago
A. Schouse
Howard Johnson
Chicary
Leten
Charley Westphal
Azed Sentinel
Obituary of James G Smith reflects long service and family ties
The funeral for the late James G. Smith took place Sunday afternoon from the home with Rev Jr. Kidder officiating. A goodly number of G. A. R. veterans attended to honor their deceased comrade. Born in Mercer County Pennsylvania, at 15 he left school for the West with his uncle John Clarke. He settled on farms near Springbrook and Fairfield Township, married Amanda E. Fowler March 2, 1889, and enlisted July 12, 1862 in the 24th Iowa Regiment. He was wounded at Cham, was discharged Sept 18, 1868, and left eleven children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Tai
Hest
James. G. Smith
Ane 'Glock
Jr. Kidder
G. A. KR
James C. Smith
Mercer County
Penn
Columbe College
John Clarke
Yahey
Springbrook
Amanda E. Fowler
Fairfield
Chamr
Ross
Ulyssess
Gorden
Elmer
Lewis and Albert
C. P
Patten
Albert Storey
Stoarnes
A.J. Hancock
Judge Aa Gi House Birthday Roses From Scot County Bar
On January 12 Thay Seid At With Fowars Mondur the Scot County Bar sent a box of roses to Judge Aa Gi House in celebration of his birthday. The judge was ill in bed with pneumonia but the tribute aimed to aid his recovery as his condition slightly improved with a lower temperature. a next issue hoped to report he would be well on the road to recovery.
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Mondur
Gi House
House
Former Miles Resident Dr A Crawford Dies Suddenly
Dr A Crawford, longtime Miles resident now living in Mt Vernon, died suddenly last Saturday after attending a farm sale in Miles. His death shocked friends in the Miles community.
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A. Crawford
Miles
Mt. Vernon
Baby Buys Joy at Rock Island and Prospect Streets
A baby boy was born Monday to Mr and Mrs J H Fox of Rock Island Beulah Smith is the mother of another newborn girl born Saturday January at the J A Purdy home on Prospect Street Beekor Hospital reports both mother and infant doing nicely Mrs Bergmeister welcomed a daughter at Beekor Hospital Senior child and baby notices reflect a quiet city birth record
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Mercy Hogpitaist Davenport
J. H. Fox
Rock Islead
Blys. Fox
Iss
Beulah Smith
This City
Bar Lewis
J. A. Purdy
Prospect St
Air
A. Bergmeister
Beekor Hospital
Funeral at Baldwin and local notices headline
A telephone note from Ellsworth Welsh of Clinton announces the funeral arrangements for A. B. Welsh, held Thursday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Baldwin. Mrs and Mrs Leo Christensen of DeWitt visited Rev J J Kidder, and Mazon City suffered a loss from an S800 fire destroying the Candy Co plant. Subila Community Club held its first Mid winter carnival, deemed a success, as Urry Bahling, formerly in barber business, arrived from South Dakota and plans a shop reopening in Geddes, S D. The outlook for his new venture is strong. Oxford Birror.
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Ellsworth Welsh
Clinton
A. B. Welsh
Baldwin
Mazon City
Masa City
Subila
Urry Bahling
Arerived
Sunny Rmoving
South Dakota
Brent
Maquoketa
Ury Haxier
Lake Andes
Geddes
S. D
Marine Vail
Oxford Birror
Surprise Anniversary Party for Beall Couple
Witis of Surprise January 1 marked the thi of Prof and s Bent s ing and their mary friends de doddé would be a fine plan to meet to them that evening and apend 2 Ten sovial hours They were invited out for supper and after the guests had all arrived At the Beall home word was sent to them to return Imagine their sur prise when they tashed in end found themselves completely surrounded by shedly happy friends who had gathered for the sole purpose of surprising them They very soon teravered from thy shoe and proved to be very ex cellent entertainers and every indiex fion went to show had they were acting just as world had they prepared for the evening and invited the guests in Several hours were pagsed with the home lite and groom during which games were played an 2 fine time in general enjoyed of and Mrs Beall have been in our city ever since their marriage and are so Well and favorably mown that other than to honed by all who were present that they will be just as well and happy on their next asini versary and that they will give shel ter to just 26 happy A group of guests Miles Reporter Beall will he rememer ada2 es Ada Butterworth x and who has 47 friends here
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S. Bent
Ing
Mary
de Doddé
Beall
Miles Reporter
Ada Butterworth
Home Burns in Sudden Sunday Fire Near Keokuk
Mr and Mrs Sarlie Smith escaped with their three children as a fire tore through their home at three o clock Sunday morning. Fire investigators suspect the blaze started in the kitchen area and the family suffered partial loss of belongings. Local residents HB Gele and Lynyan B Burhner from Meaanoketa are noted in the report.
Parish Pastor Mayes to Lead New Haven Charge
Rev Father Mayes, pastor of the Catholic church in Preston for seventeen years, is appointed to a charge at New Haven Ta for which he leaves this. He was active in church work and wartime labor, including Red Cross and other war relief. He will be succeeded at Preston by Patrick Malone of New Haven.
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Father Mayes
Cutholie
Preston
New Haven
Maves
Mny
Germany
Patrice Malone
Worthy of His Hicker Rick Williamson County Agent Appointed
A local notice hails Rick Williamson as newly appointed county agent for the Farmers Byrress. The paragraph asserts his proven ability and readiness to tackle farm problems with a work table encyclopedia and a strong grasp of agricultural work.
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Rick” Williamson
Peace Treaty Signed Ends War in Allied Nations
Reports state that Allied European powers and representatives of Germany formally signed a peace treaty this afternoon. The United States participated as a belligerent party and public reaction was cautiously hopeful.
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Pomman
Decender Lee Dry Goods Store Supports Society Bazaar
Armenion and Rome joined a society bazaar event, with donations from McAllister's Store and others. Items included stockings, underwear, baby coats, children's dresses, comforters, a lady's coat, bedroom slippers, and warm clothing. Refreshments and purchased goods were distributed to families, totaling about $25.00 for one family.
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Armenion
Rome
Lee Dry Goods
McAllister’s
Sither Ganatiers
Fred al. Young
Wisconsin Socialist Berger Convicted of Espionage
The Milwaukee socialist Victor Berger, convicted of espionage for the second time in two months, faced a congressional vote of 223 to 8. He had recently been reelected from Wisconsin’s socialist stronghold as Congress again sanctioned actions against him, with remarks of pride over the ruling and calls for further discipline.
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Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
Berger
Sovielist
Wisconsin
Ssi
Fred Bir
Fort Berger
Mrae. Galdien
City urged to require anti-speeding machines for motorists
A North Carolina inventor representative urges Los Angeles officials to mandate new device installations on vehicles. The pitch centers on enhanced safety through anti-speeding technology, with accompanying claims about effectiveness and feasibility.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Brown
North Carolina
Thea
Afisas City
Soldier Gunner Depew Killed Near Tucson Mine Trip Hero Dies
The article notes Gunner Depew, famed for his late war heroism, was killed near Tucson, Arizona by Mexican bandits during a prospecting trip that began on the 2nd. He reportedly fought valiantly and lost his life at a high cost. The piece also mentions local social items and charity efforts, including Salvation Army needs.
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Gunner Depew
Tuscon Ariz
Tuscon
Depew
Iowa Criminal Led A String Of Robberies And Escapes
A convict known as Sherelife, involved in a New Year brawl and multiple crimes in Iowa, Colorado, and Minnesota, escaped capture after beating a captor on a train and fled. He was imprisoned in Anamosa, pardoned by Governor Cummins, later charged with murder in Colorado, and extradition battles followed before his arrest in Minneapolis. He married in Des Moines and had a life marked by a long crime spree ending in Colorado custody and Iowa connections.
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Noiwrinos
Anamosaru
Sherelife
Logan
Iowa
Sherctiffe
Anamosa
Cummins
Colorado
Minneapolis
Thomas Walsh
Des Moines
Hiersia
Lamotte Drugstore Sale Plans Market Shift in New Hampton
Lamotte announces the sale of his Wasihess to Nick J. Nemmers while planning a new venture. The outgoing proprietor, Mr Bigiges, currently operates a drug store in New Hampton and will resign immediately, facing a three month or longer bank delay. Local businesspeople welcome the change and the new venture.
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Lamotte
Drugeist
Bingtgen
Nick J. Nemmers
Bigiges
Dru
New Hampton
Civele Noite
Town Population Guess Surges Beyond Four Thousand
The latest official census cites 3 777 residents while some residents argue the figure undercounts by several hundred. Projections suggest the town may surpass 4 000 as debate continues over the accuracy of the count.
Annual Meeting of Congregational Church Delayed
The annual meeting of the Congregational church will be held January 14, 1920, at 7 a.m. in the Syne a F School room to transact church business. Reports from auxiliaries will be read and acted upon, with selections and Sunday school officers to follow.
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Congregational Church
Synea F
Te Church
Home Sweet Hare in St. Petersburg Tour Is Recalled
A garbled report recalls M. Rice of the Mugukets tour who grew Remesick for Maquoketa. Her trunk arrived home on Monday evening as the balmy day gave way to a chill spell. Weather and travel conditions affected tourism in the region near Maquoketa and St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Fin
Cnill
M. Rice
Maquoketa
Charity basketball game by Armenian and Home Belles Society
A charity basketball event is planned at the District Theatre for a friendly match between Armenian and Home Belles Society teams. Proceeds go to benefit a local cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thordas
Crise
DeWitt Fair Opens Sept 7 at City Mint
The DeWitt fair calendar shows events set for September 7 and 8 at the county agricultural society grounds with local residents noting plans. News mentions Mrs Gene Batley from Amber visiting Elisabeth Wifcon ters and Edgar Owen of Motine being taken into custody by federal officers on anarchist charges. A possible ocean voyage to Asia is hinted for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Fair
Clinton County Agricultural Society
Edgar Owen
Motine
Aiesia
New State Rule Lets Refunds for Auto Price Errors
Secretary of State C Ramsey imposes a standard schedule for motor vehicle prices and weights, issued to the Iowa-Mouter Trades Bureau. County treasurers must apply the schedule but may refund the excess when a buyer proves the car’s price was lower at purchase. End users report overcharges under the new arrangement, prompting refunds after council action to authorize the Secretary of State to process them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ramsey
Iowa-Mouter Trades Bureau
Teessurer
Te Enurge
Giaims
Fragmented Editorial Observations From a Rural Paper
A garbled rural news column mines scattered remarks on wartime intelligence, Congress, Jack Dempsey, saloonkeepers, Emma Soldman, copper in Russia, and political slogans. The piece weaves assertions about public figures, opinions on Sherman, and hints of local campaign dynamics amid wartime chatter.
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Ravenport
Lettie
Alaquoketa
Hart
Lee
Taymone
Vwen McMaton
Garryowen
Offey
Inet
James Smith
Thay
Ormer Miles
Mrs and Mirs
Leo Christensen of
DeWitt
Rev. J
Witis
Hie
North
Prink Bremer
Parmer
Semmel-printer
Seppe
the Fine Arts Cheb
Gi. T. Mitchell
GZ. Mitchell
Jack Raff
Casdale
Will Snyder
Sioux
Snyder
Ben Haagen Sant Son Eo
Olin
Ove Hansen
John McNamus
City
Gaby Fuyek
South Prospect St
Millard Robinson
Sions City
Wrietlv
Sater
Harry J. Burst
Teestay
Esther Nissen
Myrna Finch
Clinton High
Sekes
Sem
Peday and
Stussy
Giadysthinsen
Geo. Chrysler
Payenport
Geo
Acre
Timic
Gharity
Gene Batley
Amber
Mougher
Elisabeth Wifconters
Hew Ata
Yourn Rural Schools
Felowing
Ray Pulricsory
Jack Franks
Jack Dempsey
France
Carepenter
Kaiser
Tally
Sherman
Emma Soldman
Mexico
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