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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
4
Delmar men die as a fast passenger train strikes them. The incident prompts a local inquiry into the accident scene and authorities review of railway safety procedures. The report notes emergency crews and witnesses at the crossing.
Athens Georgia January reports a massive downtown fire destroying three city blocks and adjoining structures with property losses pegged around 4 million dollars. No fatalities reported as firefighters battled the blaze for hours, origin undetermined, helped by crews from nearby cities.
AJ TL Smith sold a 80 acre farm about four miles southwest of Maquaketa in Clinton County to Arthur McGowan. Smith bought the property from Edwin Brown a year ago at 250 dollars per acre and has since added a bungalow and farm buildings. The price paid was 307.50 dollars per acre and possession is set for March 1.
The Lebels Gazettes announce spring with a seed giveaway for Congresssman Harry Hulls district. He has seed allotments of vegetables and flowers and will mail limited packages of altaffa soy bean and sudan grass to those who write his Washington address. Seeds will be mailed in March and recipients must notify if quotas arrive late.
Will serve Mesdames W F Smala Wa We ber Otto Seeberger and Alfred Budde as hostesses of St Catherine's Guild at 2 supper in Beas Bote Trereday Feb. $. Everyone invited. supper from 5 till served. Subscribe now for the Sentinel.
Jury returns not guilty verdicts on forgery charges in State of laws vs Myron Chase while Peter Garien vs Joe Eberly awards $173 debt default. J B Kurt vs John Thiesen reaches plaintiff verdict on promissory note for $10,000. County Auditor J L Jones pays jurors. teachers examined. Board of Supervisors adjourns to February 24 1921. Grace Carson granted divorce from J W Carson with alimony and custody of two children. Taxes cited as high and income tax information offered by Mr L L Golden.
Myron Chase faced trial in the District Court for attempting to pass a forged check. The jury was instructed to render a verdict of not guilty after the state’s testimony. County Attorney Thomas led the prosecution, assisted by W. H. Palmer, with defense by C. L. Ely and D. B. T. Bauman. This marked the first criminal case handled by the new county attorney.
The paper prints added donors to a long list of contributions supporting European relief. It notes previous totals and then lists new contributors such as Mrs Isabelle Wray Mrs L Mueller Preston P M Hicks Eleanor and Dale Grant John B Miller and Bob the Florist among others with amounts ranging from 2.00 to 13.10 dollars.
The Orpheum Theatre hosted a preview of Last of the Mohicans from James Fenimore Cooper. Teachers and clergy attended the rehearsal and praised the film for its instructive, thrilling, and entertaining portrayal aided by fine photography. Showings are Friday and Saturday evenings with a Saturday matinee. Mrs J H Creger and Mrs Sophia Herkeiman attended. Mr and Mrs Clare returned from a visit with their daughter in Washington DC.
Mike Sommer was driving his Ford along Front Street when the John Henry suddenly toppled onto its side opposite the Diedrich Brown home. Sommer escaped with a skinned face and a badly bruised left shoulder. the crash likely stemmed from a steering problem as he traveled at a moderate speed. Fenders and the front of the car sustained heavy damage.
In Cedar Rapids Jan 22 a man calling himself Charles Bayer or Whedman robbed four local banks. He presented a large check and fled after telling tellers a supposed family emergency. Telephones were used to distract a teller while another check was cashed.
A young Indianapolis girl in Dubuque attended a dance at the Julian Hotel. After the event a well dressed man asked to escort her home and, at the gate, drew a revolver and forced her to remove her coat before fleeing. The incident serves as a caution to young women about trusting charming escorts.
The church invites all members and their families to six Sunday evenings at BBC grelock for a devotional series. Next Sunday the topic is The Handclasp of Neixh bes. Mrs Edward A Lane will lead the retreat.
A notice seeks a stock farm ranging from 3K to 1,000 acres. Inquiry at this office. Mrs. J. H. Gohoon of Bradgate Iowa arrived Thursday to visit her sister Mrs C. E. Tabor and family.
Thomas Barry and Stephen Sharp, long time Delmar railroad workers, were struck by eastbound passenger train No. 20 near Riggs West. They moved onto the track to let a freight pass, failed to hear the approach, and were killed instantly. Relatives informed, bodies brought to Delmar. Sharp served 35 years with the railroad. Barry 45. Funeral plans set for Delmar.
The county clerk reports thirty-one marriage licenses issued this month. Listed couples include Tuschig of Bellevue to Yreula Rutt of Bellevue, and Engelman of Bellevue to Laura Neerpel of Bellevue. Also shown are Reinaldn Sehoster to Miss?, Degeman to Miss Laura Neerpel, Penovac of Sabuls to Flossie Wardercheid, and Rex Lane to? in Chicago.
The American Express Company launches a Right Way plan nationwide to reduce damage and improve service. Meetings in major express offices train employees in proper handling and issuing receipts as each worker pledges to follow the rules for better public service.
Ernest A. Schroe of Sabula and Miss Minnie Boysen of Lyons wed Friday Jan 21 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Edward L Lang officiating. Attendants were Carl E Yoddet and Elise Schroeder. Bride wore blue semge and carried a rose bouquet. After a reception at the Yoddet home in Preston, the couple will reside in Lyons Iowa.
Elsie P Roden daughter of Mrs Otto A Roden of Losition and Soren M Fugisang son of Mr and Mrs John Fugisang of Maquoketa were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Edward A Lang on Tuesday forenoon January Bath. The bride wore a blue Serge suit and the double ring service was used. The couple will reside on the groom’s father farm near Onslow. Best wishes follow.
The Fordson tractor, rolled by Baran Meteor Company, has been reduced by $169 to $625, aiming to offset falling farm product prices and help farmers realize profit. Ad content continues on another page of the issue for more details.
The ceremony joined Mr. Jackson Mortimer Jr. of Louisville and Mrs. Effie Gibson of Baldwin in a Sunday afternoon rite at three in the Manufacturers Hotel bridal suite Moline. Rev. Jessie Dodds and wife officiated. Guests included Mr and Mrs. Fred Moffatt of Rock Island. A six oclock dinner followed at the hotel with a theater party ending the celebration. The couple, praised for charm and bearing, begin a hopeful life together with heartfelt congratulations.
The Sentinel promotes public farm sales with timely sale bills and Swater proof placards. Each order for one hundred bills includes placards and publication of sale dates in the newspaper to aid planning and prevent date conflicts in the same vicinity.
Infant child of Clarence and Anna Morehead died shortly after birth with funeral notices and family condolences. Also announced is a county auction of a Reserve’s Sale of two bikes and the Baldwin cemetery properties, including the Hurst homestead farm of 604 acres, to be sold at the courthouse on February 5.
The Sanitary Dairy Co announces daily milk delivery resumes starting Tuesday February 1 at 12 per quart. A cash and carry station remains at Haight's Restaurant offering milk at 12 per quart. For daily delivery, call 286. R SLY L. P. Kier.
Internal Revenue official L. Ta Ghaien is at the courthouse until Saturday afternoon to assist with income tax issues. Hours are from 9 to 3. Also note Miss B. BE Reet traveled to Onsiow for a weekend visit, while Goodenow spent a couple of days in Lost Nation with Mr and Mrs Harry Gish.
The annual meeting of the patrons of the Farmers Union Co operative Creamery Co will be held Tuesday February 1st at Buckhorn church at 7 p m for election of officers for the coming year Fred Gras of South Center Kansas was a Maquoketa visitor on business this week
New York report quotes George E. Roberts of National City Bank declaring the danger point in the country’s industrial depression has been safely passed. He notes some factories will not reopen overnight and emphasizes prices and debts must adjust, with farmers bearing heavy value losses and wage earners resisting further wage cuts until living costs fall.
A fragmented note complains about fairness and subscription payments, noting readers and printers, and questioning the ethics of those who don’t pay. The piece asserts commitment to fair play and reader trust despite disputed charges and copyright concerns.
A small blaze reported Wednesday at a department store rear near Dad Ward. Max Rosenberg, in Chicago on business for his grocery store, attended the event. Entertainers J Bodkies and Ben Hamiltens joined Gale Buchner for an evening dance at Hotel Hurst.
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