Charity Ball Nets Sum For Armenian Relief Society
The Armenian Home Relief Society held a charity ball at the Olympic to aid the needy. Henry's Orchestra and local supporters aided the event, baskets and comforters were sold, raising 46 and the net proceeds totaling 227.10 for home relief. The society plans to use the funds to pay for light and heat for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Brown
Carol Phillips
Olympic
Thomas
Seesberger
Ed.Kirchoff
Farm Sale Signals Big Lawndale Purchase near Bellevue
From the Bellevue Leader: Theo Martin sold the 180 acre Lawndale farm four and a half miles west of Bellevue to Gy Viers of Ft. Dodge for 26600. The buyer is a breeder of thoroughbred livestock with emphasis on Shorthorn cattle and other stock. Martin plans March 1 possession of Krabbenhoft farm near Green Island and March 19 cattle sales. The buyer is welcomed to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Martin
Lawndale
Bellevue
Ft. ‘Dodge
Martin
Poland
China
Krabbenhoft
Green Island
Trim
Lawndale Farm
Bellevue Bank Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of Belleue State Bank occurred at the Cozy theater last Monday afternoon with 269 shares represented. Directors rereselected: Louis H Lamps Michael Rilburg Jos Daugherty Chas Shaffer John A Felderman Matt Even Arthur Kecheman. Officers chosen: President Louis H Lempe Vice President Jos Daugherty Vice President Michael Kilburn Cashier Leo F Schmidt Asst Cashier Eldred Graff Arnold Kieffer Bookkeeper Henry Graff. Rev All Smith of the Baptist church traveled from io south and Karinas City with Mrs Smith to our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Bank
Belleue State Bank
Louis H. Lamps
Michael Rilburg
Jos. Daugherty
Chas. Shaffer
John A. Felderman
Matt Even
Arthur Kecheman
Louis H. Lempe
Michael Kilburn
Leo F. Schmidt
Asst
Eldred FL Graff
Arnold Kieffer
Henry Graff
Winklewads and Whimsy from a Curious Page
A collage of opinion snippets and local quips on advertising, labor, economics, and social mores. It riffs on readers letters about hair loss, income, fashion, and City life, noting postwar panics, advertiser dependence, and public humor through grainy, vernacular reflections. The piece mixes humor with social critique in a newspaper column tone.
We Go TU Notes On Local Union And Dinner Meeting
The notice describes a local union meeting at Mrs. Elsie’s home with a sumptuous picnic dinner, business session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and plans to reconvene in two weeks at Mrs. F. M. McMurray’s home. It notes growth in membership and emphasizes the goal of a worldwide organization opposing alcohol. The report mentions attendees, local social notes, and a obituary/statement about M. DeKoven, noted as a famed operatic composer and conductor, who died in Rome Chicago from a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Fecal
Rome
F. M. McMurray
Om S. ‘Main
John Barleycorn
Earth
Sentinel
M. DeKoven
Iroma
Chicago
Te Eas
Sentinel reviews paper size amid cost, growth plans
The Times and Newsprint owner Adler notes paper shortages eased and a carload of paper is incoming. The Sentinel signals a larger Tuesday issue to boost circulation, aiming to serve Jackson and Clinton counties and emphasize local news over distant topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Bay
P. Adler
The
Times
Iowa
Oe Sentinel
Sentinel
Maquoketa
Jackson
Clinton County
Hig County
Nunity
Shangtung
Obituary of Pioneer Resident A B Welch
A B Welch a Pioneer resident died with funeral services planned in Baldwin and Clinton areas. The obituary lists grandchildren and children including John D Mot Clinton Albert Center Hinction Ellsworth Andover Mrs James McNamee Baldwin and Mrs Bton. The family notes the village once known as Springfield and his long residence in Clinton in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B.welch
A.B. Welch
Baldwin
Midland
Sarita
Bton
Chaplatte
Fish
Arenes
Springfield
Clinton
Shis, Yong
Bender’s Everlite Ad Boosts Early Agency Push
Lewis Bendar of Andrew launches advertising for the Everlite system in the Jackson Sentinel. After returning from military service, his aim is a brilliant, successful record with the Everlite company. He offers demonstrations of the popular lighting system gaining traction nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bendar
Andrew
Jackson’ Sentinel
Bender
Everlite
Uncle Sam
Coun
Range of Transports Displayed by Doran Auto Co
Four transportation options were shown by Doran Auto Co including a Ford Sedan touring car runabout coupe and a Ford tractor or an airplane. We declined the invitation though transport modes were at hand for viewing. Dr E A Phillips will host the McGinty club Wednesday evening. Mr A W Smith returned to Davenport Monday morning. The M B S basketball team faces Bellevue High School this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran Auto Co
E. A. Phillips
McGinty Club
A.W. Smith
Davenport
Swan Song of Barleycorn Echoes Across Cities
The piece notes midnight Friday as the swan song for alcohol with celebrations and fizzled revelry due to booze shortages. It remarks cities like New York chanting the end of Prohibition, with crowds thanking the demise of old drink regimes and predicting similar progress elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S
John
New York
Barleycorn
Four masked bandits rob Almont store and post office
Four masked bandits entered the Almont general store owned by J Lyshoi and the nearby post office, stole 25 dollars from the till and 85 cents from a patron, threatened to blow the safe but left after the proprietor warned that Uncle Sam would pursue them. The quartet named Plord Locke Ro Sheridan Calhoun and Marvin Meader were captured and jailed awaiting heavy prison terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almont
J. Lyshoi
Sam
Plord
Locke
Roand
Sheridan Calhoun
Marvin Meader
Unclear Public Notice From Charlotte Neighborhood
Fragmentary report notes unusual publicity in Charlotte Monahsa area about a local incident involving a gang and a $10.00 cost. The account mentions a tame animal in wards and a perceived lack of skill needed to bag a venison, with references to a park and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Neigh
Death of Dr A Crawford Shocks Miles Community
The sudden death of Dr A Crawford a former prominent Miles resident occurred last Saturday at his Mt Vernon home. A heavy land owner and horseman he fed many friends who were shocked by the news. He had recently visited Miles to attend to his interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston- Blues
A. Crawford
Miles
Mt Vernon
Electrocution of Preston Man at Sunset Beach
Relatives report 0. J. a resident of Preston was electrocuted at a power plant in Sunset Beach. Deceased, born and raised in Preston, died suddenly at work, causing shock to family and friends who learned of the tragedy a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
J. A
E. K. Meyers
Sunset Beach
Crs
Aj Jaock
Preston Man Dead After Mercy Hospital Operation
John Mayoonm longtime Miles and Preston resident died after an operation at Mercy hospital Clinton last Wednesday. He was 50 years old and survived by his widow and eight children. The funeral was held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mayoonm
Miles and Preston
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Local Births and Family News From The Community
Mr and Mrs Mortier celebrate a one pound baby girl born Sunday. Rex Harrington welcomes a baby boy Friday January 16. Families stay with Herb Harrington home as Mrs CO Webster recovers in Chicago. F C Kendall and family travel to Davenport for a short visit. Floyd Kendall listed as bowling team member. Eli Edwards buys Erman Tompkins residence property on First Ward, taking possession March 1. Baptist church ladies meet at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mortier
S Pound
Dan
Mmrs
Rex Harrington
Land Babe
Herb Harrington
Record of Jackson County crime convictions shows gains
County Attorney Eying secured six convictions in the past year and fourteen in 1918. The six included two bootlegging cases, a blackmail case, an assault case, an assault on a child case, and a breaking and entering case. Among the fourteen, most were bootlegging or liquor sales, with two grand larcenies, one murder, and one forgery. no Artary Ely prosecutions ended in acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Eying
Artar- Aey Ely
Amencan Lemon Bays of Any Draw Series of Dances
The organization runs two dance series that have become a social outlet for youth in the community. The Legion forms a tight group of fellows and seeks broad communal support to sustain their efforts and publicize future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amencan Lemon Bays
Anydrew
Legion
Jackson Sentinel Subscription Backstory from Frupp, Washington
A reader in Frupp Washington sends four dollars for two years of The Jackson Sentinel subscription. He recalls moving from Jackson County in February 1900 to Washington twenty years ago. The editor notes the paper remains a welcome companion despite friends moving away and passing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Young
Jackson Sentinel
Jackson Co
The Little Red Schoolhouse and Modern Education Shifts
A historical musing contrasts the old red schoolhouse with modern consolidated institutions and transport, arguing both systems produced good and flawed outcomes. It notes about 11,000 such schoolhouses remain in Taw a and contends progress replaces older methods while preserving some capable individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
Willey Purchases Rural Home in Summit Stand Area
Richard Willey of Embray Alabama purchased the W. E. Benton property last week. The 10 acre site on the corner of Summit Stand Western Ave includes five modern improvements and a pleasant location. Willey and family plan to move in before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Willey
Embray
W. E. Benton
Summit
Western Ave
Resigns Post Roy Rezak to Return to Farm Next Month
Roy Rezak, a longtime efficient employee of the American back, resigns his position to return to his farm next month. The vacancy will be filled by Lewis Webster, currently at Stanck & Luckeish Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rezak
Lewis Webster
Stanck & Luckeish Drug Store
Mothers Club to Host Event With Speakers
Mrs WL Keck will host the Mothers’ Club gathering Tuesday afternoon. Mrs George Wendels to present a program on “WHI, The Master of Heavy and Environment.” Mrs R A Hick to discuss observations and development. Mr and Mrs Ed Tubbe expected from Dubuque with Mr Tubbs joining from his recent operation. setting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL. Keck
Chad
George Wendels
Whi
R. A. Hick
Ed. Tubbe
Dubuque
Mr. Tubbs
John Lubben Dead in Monticello Home
The sudden death of John Lubben of Monticello is announced after his wife found him dead at home Saturday evening. Cause reported as an attack of apoplexy. Survived by wife and mother Elizabeth Lubben, with siblings and relatives listed. funeral arrangements mention family members unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Lubben
Monticella
Ma Uoketa
County Buys More Property For Courthouse Plans
County supervisors push addition land on Platt street adjoining Morris blacksmith shop and the courthouse property to gain space for new county buildings. The purchase from Justin McCarthy enlarges the north side lot with a view toward eventually creating two courthouse sites and a planned temple of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
Platt Street
Morris Blacksmith
Platt and
Para
Court House
iWe
Baptism and End Times Topics Outlined in Sunday Services
A church program lists topics for upcoming services including Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Resurrection The Judgement and End of the World. The outline features Ellie Amos Barre as author and notes services begin on Friday and Sunday dates with charts to explain the subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Amos Barre
Wireless dance music by air carried to distant receivers
A fragment discusses sending dance music by wireless as a novel method. It instructs sending two telegrams to the nearest wireless station to play a record, with lines about receivers and sound waves, claiming wireless music can reach miles. The tone imitates early radio era promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Yan
Closed Cars Galore for Sale and Delivery
Steve Palmer features a fine line of closed cars awaiting delivery including the Mlevelani Overland and Chandler models in coupes sedans and station wagons. Machines and parts ready for fast service with buyers seeking a new vehicle for a happy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Palmer
Mlevelani
Overland
Ahi Chandler
Adoption of Askur Borne by Tow family
Last week Sam Thoms and the Tow family welcomed a new dear child into their hearts and home. They named him Askur Borne and express joy and comfort in their growing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Skrs
Sam Thoms
Askur
Theowitch
Town Company Officials Discuss Electric Service Extension
Messrs Brady and Anderson of the Town Co. visited on Monday to consult with farmers east of town about extending electric service from Tas onto to serve the farmers. A plan will be discussed with interested parties and a further notice sent to Toronto to provide additional power. Efforts also aim to establish a cod mill revival in Terstate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Ann Anderson
Toronto
Oxfont Airver
Death of Mrs Ben Armstrong in Chicago hospital
Mrs Ben Armstrong died Saturday evening after long illness in a Chicago hospital. She had accompanied her daughter there for treatment but failed to improve. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM, with burial in Mt Hone Cemetery Mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Arnierong
Chicago
Armstrong
Mt Hone
Bride Shower for Mary Hayes Given by Friends
About sixty friends gathered Friday evening to shower Mary Hayes with blessings and gifts. The evening featured cards and music, followed by a tasty midnight snack, leaving the bride with pleasant memories of a joyous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hayes
Otter Cravit
Lametie
Deceased P. P. Nicer of Curlew Passes After Surgery
The text records the death of P. P. Nicer aged about forty-one after an operation. He is survived by his wife and relatives, with arrangements mentioned as awaiting the final rites. The report notes the family’s Curlew connections and that a funeral and burial are being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Nicer
Wits
Mrz
Nissen Tastthi
Curlew
Tays Macuieta
Beught
Rome
Uren
War Begins on H. G. S. H Latimer Appointed Price Commissioner
Latimer of Chariton named Freier Price commissioner for Town to organize a state commission. The body will coordinate county commissions, publish fair price lists, and pursue actions against unfit practitioners. The system targets retailers labor unions and representatives of the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
Chariton
Freier
Stave Commissian
Teneurentativde
Dhe Ener Public
Also Mentioned on This Page
All Smith
Baptist Church
Io South
Karinas City
Mrs. Smith
Hit
Our City
Lamb
Ort Thay
United States
H.C. Ly
Webber
Independence
Geo
Dr. Granted Dead
Preston Man
Wash Don
Mother
Cleb
John Lubben
iHlay
Ben Armstrong
Hayes
Hound Mae
Cottonvilly
Even
Puocessor
M.A. Bates
Near
Bert Kendall
Rockland
W. E. Lamey
Seto Lames
Onslow
Fe Datton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!