Annual Meeting of Library Board Report 1920
The Free Public Library Board met on Tuesday June 12 1920 with trustees and staff present. Miss Morden presented the annual financial report showing balances and additions, and Miss Simpson was re elected librarian with H M Isbell chosen janitor and secretary. The librarian’s annual report for 1919 details circulation of 39 652 volumes and a stable open schedule along with gains in reference and reading room use and gifts of books and magazines including a Japanese collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
the Free Public Library
The
Free
Ma- Free
Public Library
Iowa Libary Association
Waterloo
Reading Library
Coverdale
Ruth Isbell
Alx Times
Ids W. Sappsoc
Davenport Woman Undergoes Surgery At St. Like's Hospital
Mrs. Allen Edleman of Davenport was operated on Monday at St. Like's Hospital. The surgeon was disappointed in the results hoped for and Mrs. Edleman, sister of Matt Snoddy and Miss Kate Snoddy, has many clients in Maquoketa and vicinity who will grieve over her illness.
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Davenport
Allen Edleman
St. Like’s Hospital
Edleman
Matt Snoddy
Kate Snoddy
Maquoketa
Royal Neighbors Elect and Install Officers at Lodge Meeting
At the regular Roy al Neighbor Lodge meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the M W A Hall officers were elected and installed including Oracle Doris Schocker V Oracle Hannah Schall Chancellor Julia Edson Recorder Mattie Ralston Receiver Augusta Gregor Inner Sent Dora Reeves Outer Sent Carolina Anderson. Managers Nettie Follet Ella Cod Ting A resolution was adopted thanking Mrs Minnie Miller for her efficient and faithful service as Secretary for the past 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Intel
Royal Neighbor Lodge
M. W.A. Hall
Oracle
Doris Schocker
Hannah Schall
Julia Edson
Mattie Ralston
Augusta Gregor Inner
Dora Reeves
Carolina Anderson
Nettie Follet
Ella Cod- Ting
Minnie ‘Miller
Wedding Bells Ring in Chicago Wednesday
W. Howard Johnson of Maquoketa marries Miss Helen E. Weeman of Chicago. The ceremony occurred at the Congregational parsonage in Chicago at 4 30 pm Wednesday, followed by a 6 pm dinner at the bride's parents home. The newlyweds will reside on East Locust Street Maquoketa.
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W. Howard Johnson
Helen E. Weeman
Chicago
Geo. B. Weeman
Lakewood Ave
Johnson
East Locust St
Geo. B. Weemen
Maquoketa
E. Weemien
J. H. Scholl
F. Vidohnson
Johnson and Jecobson
The
Sentinel
Lamotte Forms American Legion Post with 16 Charter Members
Commander FL E Thomas of the igcal American Legion Post and High Williamson helped organize a Lamotte Post on a Wednesday evening. Sixteen charter members enrolled amid inclement weather, with optimism Lamotte will soon boast a Past from 3 to 100 members.
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American Legion
Lamotte
FL E. Thomas
Igcal
Williamson
Thomas
Ethetomintryscutae Commission
Miller Couple Celebrate Sixteen Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Miller marked sixteen years of marriage with a Tuesday evening gathering at the beatful country home of Mr an Mrs Mathas. About 100 guests enjoyed dancing and visiting followed by a three course lunch at midnight. The couple have resided in the community with the esteem of many friends who wish them many more happy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anad Mrathas
Miller
Billy Sims
Toum
W. B
Delmar
TC. Gregory
Davenport
Henry Schama
John Wilson
Fred Marlowe
Oero
Gee
Danielson
Rebekahs Install Officers At Regular Meeting
At the regular meeting on Thursday evening the Rebekahs installed officers for the new term. N G Ellen Lockwood V G Alice Reiter Sec Laura Haycock Treas Cynthia Miller Warden Lana Patterson Conduct Hartie Barnes RS to N Nell Thomas L S to Lia McMurras RS to V G Florence Griffin L S to V G Ida Penrose Inside Guard Amaz McPeak Outside Guard Carrie Rapp Captain Elizabeth Hench
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Rebekahs
N. G
Ellen Lockwood
V. G
Alice Reiter
Sec
Laura Haylock
Tress
Gynthia Miller
Lana Patterson
Hartie Barnes
Nell Thomas
L. S. Ta
Lia McMurras
Florence Griffin
L. S
V.G
Ida Penrose
Amaz M¢Peak
Carrie Rapp
Elizabeth Hench
More Than His Shoe Henry Wing Prepares For Surgery
Henry Wing a college student in Ames writes his mother Mrs. Richard Wing that he will undergo an operation Saturday at 8 o clock. A reformed soldier, he was wounded in France and spent months in overseas and U.S. hospitals. The family hopes for the best results.
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Henry Wing
Ames
Richard Wing
Henry
France
U.S
Fire Sparks Roof Blaze at Third Ward Home
A small fire burned a hole in the roof of Fred Farnsworth home in the Third ward Wednesday forenoon. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze before it reached the interior, leaving minor smoke and heat damage. The notice warns readers to secure homes against similar incidents. The snippet appears in The Jastson Sentinel.
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Fred Farnsworth
Third Ward
Sule
Lyman B. Buchner
Nine Laws for the Pedestrian Urged by NY Official
Francis M. Hugo, Secretary at State for New York, urges pedestrians to use corner crossings, look both ways, pause for autos, and avoid crossing between moving cars. The list emphasizes safety, street car awareness, and child admonitions, highlighting alertness, balance, and caution as key habits.
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Trafic
Ten Commandments for the Motorist reprinted from 1919 law
Reprinted from the 1919 edition of the Motor Vehicle Law, New York, the piece lists commandments for motorists. It stresses slowing at intersections, yielding to pedestrians, reporting accidents, and maintaining brakes and lights, ending with a reminder that safety saves life and limb. The advisory cites the ABCs of smooth operation: Always Be Careful.
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New York
Maquoketa Bowling Team Heads to Davenport Tournament
Local bowling team consisting of Ralph Lang Pete Peterson Will Rankin Dutch Jacobsen Floyd Kendall and Albert Scholl will participate in the state bowling tournament in Davenport from January 2 to 24. It is hoped Timber City ten pin experts will perform well and bring back a goodly share of the prize slate.
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Maquoketa
Ralph Lang
Pete Petersen
Will Rankin
Dutch Jacobsen
Floyd Kendall
Albert Scholl
Davenport
Timber City
Bacon
Booking Entertainments and Local Movements Reported
Booking Entertainments manager Mrs B S Moyle has joined Redypath-Vanter Lyceun Burgas Cedar Raptis and left for new duties. H A McIntire attended a veterinary meeting in Des Moines and plans to visit his mother in Indianola before returning Friday. Im Taylor and wife sold Cedar Rapids property and will take possession of Godwin fruit farm in the northeast city area March 1. Mrs J S Stearns and co Pat and Mrs A Hancock and darts ter departed for Minneapolis to visit and return to Rettinger ND. Mrs Swarns seeks care for her father before date James Smith.
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B.S. Moyle
Redypath-Vanter
Lyceun
Burgas
West Winter
H. A. McIntire
Des Moines
Indianola
Im Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Godwin
J.S. Stearns and Co
Hancock
Dartster
Minneapolis
Mina
Rettinger
N. D
Swarns
James Smith
Report of Red Cross Christmas Seals Sale Totals
Report lists sales by place with amounts from Foulton to Maquoketa and Monmouth to Sahala. Totals show 32.90 and 108.27 with 50 percent kept in the county. several towns report no data.
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Foulton
Emeline
Tren Hill
Maquoketa
Miles
Monmouth
Preston
Sahala
Spragueville
Hurstville
Baldwin
Sale of Seals to Children in Red Cross Drive
List of children who sold 200 or more Christmas Seals and received commendation certificates signed by Governor Harding and John H. Peck of the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Names include Alice Riggs Ernestine Meliire LaFrance Crane Beulsh Abrahms Thelma Abrahms Harold Geisler Harry Lowder and others.
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Red Cross
Governor Harding
John H. Peck
Pres Lowa Tuberculosis Association
Alice Riggs
Ernestine Meliire LaFrance Crane Beulsh Abrahms
Thelma Abrahms
Harold Geisler
Harry Lowder
Anna Mary Poin
Itn Green Milord Clary Fern Schocker
Faé Brady
Jennie Langkjer
Tmogene Moeller
Eleanor Seeley
Lois Brady
Sismes
Bjork
Elsie Mohr
Fine Farm Sold in Jackson County to Paul Rokling
Paul Rokling of Lost Nation acquires the 160 acre Meinke farm known as the Paul Jenkins farm, located south of Maquoketa. The price is 306,500 about 415 an acre. Meinkes will reside on the property next year with Roedling taking possession March 1. Broker Billy Rutenbeck spearheaded the transaction.
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Wm. T. Meinke
Paul Rokling
Lost Nation
Ar. Meinke
Maqueets
Paul Jenkins
Jackson County
Congregational Church Officers and Deacons Listed for Three-Year Terms
Church officers and deacons named for three-year terms include B Webster and L T Martengen as deacons James Campbell and Hugo P Stasck as trustees H B Hubbell treasurer Lulu B Hinman clerk and benevolences treasurer Mrs L L Black U S officers Supt Miss Simpson first Asst Supt Miss Annes Staack Asst Supt Miss Lena Blessing Sec and Treasurer George Schmidt Ist Asst Sec and Treas Paul Myatt Asst Sec and Treas Wilford De Grimm Organist SS Mrs J C Nitz Chorister SS Mrs Paul Myatt Nitz Ladies Society President Mrs Chas Berkley Second Treasurer Mrs E 2 Harz Organist Mix J G Nitzsche Chorister Mrs Bruce Debdler
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Congregational Church
B. Webster
L. T. Martengen
James Campbell
Hugo P. Stasck Treas
H. B. Hubbell
Lulu B. Hinman
Treas
L. L. Black
U. S
Miss Simpson
Annes Staack
Lena Blessing
Snd
George Schmidt
Paul Myatt
Wilford de Grmw
S.S
J.C. Etc
Nitz
Tadies
Cottage Transfer on East Platt Street
East Platt Street cottage owned by Soki A L Smith is transferred to L C Smela with possession set for March 1. The Smiths plans are unknown but they are expected to move to another city. Mrs Ralph Myatt to host the O D O Club west Wednesday afternoon. Lead or Bring is your Kodak Films. We will develop sid print them prompils. Snow White Pharesxer. Ebner Smith returns from an $8-21 Chicago trip.
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East Platt Street
Soki
A. L. Smith
L. C. Smela
Mrs. Smith
Ralph Myatt
West
Kodak
Snow White Pharesxer
Ebner Smith
Chicago
Daily Jottings Pryday Social Round In Maquoketa
A winter day brings social visits and gatherings across Maquoketa. Twenty ladies from the Birth day Club visited Mrs. Richard Wing, with others hosting activities at Olive Kund sll and Miss Penn Somers entertaining the RA. B. Club. Various residents attended dances, dinners, and card parties. Notable mentions include Judge A J House’s improving health and a chicken pie supper by the Congregational ladies raising 65 dollars.
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Birthday Club
Airs
Richard Wing
Mer
Chas. Anderson
Tittle
Davenport
Olive Kendsll
Penn Somers
RA. B. Club
Letter from Frank Fletcher on Emekelle letterhead
A personal letter dated November 23, 1994 from Frank Fletcher at Tempter-Day Road Emekelle to Mr. BH Godwin. He explains delayed correspondence due to demobilization and seeks possible plans for future visit, mentions his wife, wartime hardships in New England, and work with the Auto Association. Describes hunting activity in Warfeld Park and Lord Disure’s meet with fox packs and a ground-mound hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Godwin
Mr. Callister
New England
Auto Association
Niga
Warfeld Park
Wich Hill
Old Queen's
Waltham
Father
Maquoketa Passenger Car Incident Noted By Conductor
A well known Maquoketa woman attracting attention on a return trip from Souch Nakutu to her home caused a scene when the conductor Jack Higgins announced Maquoketa as the best town in Iowa. A Chicago bound traveler recognized Lenore Metinis, the noted singer, during the exchange.
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Souch Nakutu
Maquoketa
Towa
Indy
Calomio
Chicago
Mami
Etches
Lenore Metinnis
Jack Higgins
Navenport
Ang
Hiss
Mary
Poxtist Association Presents Olympic Week Night
The Poxtist Association invites the community to a Wednesday evening event aimed at raising funds. Henry's Orchestra will provide music and two outstanding performers are expected to entertain, offering a rattling good time while supporting a beneficial community cause.
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Poxtist Association
Henry's
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C. F. Lowell
Eis Lyman
State Historical Society
Floyd. Patterson
Br. Crawford
Robert Halston
Miss Wildman
Harold Keeley
Lojont Society
Womaan Citizen
D.es. Maskery
Clintert
Clintert Advertiser
McAlister
Jastson Sentinel
Booking Entertainments
Will Eferdings
L. M. Doneilsons
Edwood
E. D. Hanson
St W. E
Ely
Artienian and Home Relief Society
Riler Edwards
Tris Club
Bruce Doder
Bruce Owen, Jr
Martensen
Lttle Colfer
Henry Kuhlmyn
Win
E. L. Flagel
Andrew
John Blessing
Kenaringtea Cinb
Frank Fletcher
Emekelle
Tom Cain
Savanna
C. L. Ely
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Patrick Re
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