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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
5
The article notes improving relations among merchants farmers and residents in Maquoketa. It highlights a shift from rivalry to cooperation, with a call to unity and mutual support to keep the town thriving and self reliant through shared efforts and understanding of interdependence.
Claude Calvert of Bloomfield Indiana and Miss Ma Bacon of Reoris Indiana were married Friday January 5. Calvert is known in Bis Quoketa for residing and finishing high school, and is brother to Roy Calvert. The bride taught Latin and Domestic Science in Lyons Indiana schools. The Sentinel offers best wishes.
The death of Charles Gordon, long time resident of the city, occurred after several years of ill health. The funeral will be held from Buchner chapel this Friday afternoon with Rev. J. J. Kidder officiating. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Amby Hardin has completed a deal to own the Samuel Roush property on Judson Street with possession set for March 1. Public sale announced for Tuesday Feb 17 includes items from the Shirk place at Beckhorn.
The passage urges readers to value local papers as essential for delivering national to local news. It emphasizes newspapers as efficient channels for churches lodges and organizations notices legal notices and advertisements and calls on publishers and readers to actively share and read weekly editions.
The Modern Woodmen of America held a regular meeting on Wednesday during which officers were installed. New officers include C Fred Gurius, J Mylheusen, Hoffman, Clerk Jas Ralston, Escort Jno Kaler, TI 2 Current U S L C Holtz, Trustees W We Ogden T My Hansen Wm Frank J. Physicians Drs Lowder and Carson. Sabo presided and a fried oyster supper followed at the Haight restaurant.
A Tuesday incident near Bald win depot involved a bobsled overturning with Mr and Mrs Arch Berber and Ivar Green as occupants. They were tossed from the sled causing severe bruises and lacerations. Mr Bieber sustained the worst injuries and was rendered unconscious, revived hours later. No permanent injuries expected.
Builders rerun plans to add on the west side of the mill to gain ten feet more frontage on Pleasant Street. The mill has faced space shortages to handle rising business and, despite high material costs, will proceed with the expansion.
A small blaze on the Wylie Grane home roof along South Main Street surprised residents Wednesday near noon. A chimney spark started the fire and firefighters moved quickly to curb the flames before notable damage. TK may be your home next. The W RC and the G A R Drip Post plan their regular February meeting after a business session and social period, with a wood supper to follow.
The Sentinel endorses Mr. Hoover as the right choice for president. Hoover is described as a brilliant administrator with broad experience on three continents. The piece argues his business background, democratic instincts, and commitment to human rights and responsible government make him fit to lead the United States beyond partisan politics.
A quirky tale about a boy driving a horse to a creek ends with a comic misstep. New York events dodge weather delays as Dubuque adopts a city manager plan and lighting project advances. London notes Moscow’s greeting to Goldman and followers. Davenport prepares a new Masonic blue lodge as existing lodges overflow.
Township trustees meet at the office of the clerk in Monmouth on Monday February 9 to hire a road superintendent and to arrange dragging. By order of Township Clerk F R Brill of Hampshire. Also notes a brief visit by Th ins with his son Ronald, departing for Kansas on business, and a Woman's Club meeting postponed due to storms with De Rosa Lowder.
The St John Lutheran parsonage at Lyons presided over the wedding of Miss Norman Lary and Mr Herman H Brown of near Bellevue. The ceremony occurred at 10 oclock with Rev officiating. The groom, an industrious farmer and former member of the 8th Division, returns to his farm after the nuptials. The Sentinel joins friends in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity.
A volunteer group on West Platt Street organized an impromptu officers election at Henry Cornish home around nine. Mrs C Gallagher was named chief with Mrs Frances Myatt assistant and Miss Mary Hancock as linewoman. They fought a roof blaze using garden hoses and fodder despite threats to call the paid department.
Mrs Carl Hartvigsen Ansivers Fal died after a brief illness of pneumonia at a city hospital near Elwood Her maiden name was Ina Sophia Kier She was born October 20 1878 in Schleswig Holstein and lived in Elwood since 1888 She married Carl Hartvigsen and had three sons Ebbe Walter and Lewis Survived by husband and a brother Jerre Davenport and another sister Mrs John Feplsanz Maquoketa The funeral will be Saturday from the home to Mr B church The burial will be in Sty Hope cemetery.
Dr G J Sumner secretary of the star board of Aesith issues an Iowa directive demanding daily flu reports from local health officials and guarantees of influenza control as state law requires undertakers are told not to permit public funerals for influenza or pneumonia deaths few deaths occur this winter in Town and sickness is said to be mostly chills.
Controversy surrounds Admiral Sims after reports he pledged U S naval support to Britain during a London parade. Critics accuse him of rash promises and seek to keep American pride from being undermined by such statements.
The W. O. T. U. meeting at Moray House covered Citizenship course topics from The W. OT. U. Champion. Highlights included Alcohol and Native Races in Africa and reforms echoed in Pekin and Europe, noting the war linked continents and urging continued anti liquor work worldwide.
The Ivanoupks farm of 13 percent equity near four miles west was sold last week to John F. Beheens of Nashville, with possession set for March 1. Me Banks bought the Easton home in the First Ward and will move soon. All transactions were handled by the Hawkes Land Co.
Bon Friends report meats at birth of a baby daughter to Mr and Mrs Lee. Sutherland of Tarkio Mo January 19. Mrs Sutherland remembered Gertrude Boml, former Maquoketa Schools nurse for years. Two daughters born to Mr and Mrs Tomy Rien Thursday morning January. Grandparents Mr and Mrs B D Taty hosted a welcome at their home where mother and twins stay.
The dinner planned at the Matt Hansen Jr. home near Elwood for Feb. 3 by the Union Church Cemetery Association has been postponed indefinitely due to illness in the family.
A six year old, Vincent Otlowey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otlowey, was killed when a car driven by Frank Mangler struck him while coasting down a hill near Green Island Bay. Dr Moulton of Belle Vue was en route to attend Mangler’s son. No blame was assigned to the driver.
At their meeting Tuesday evening the Maple Leaf Chanter No 175 installed officers. Sean Assistant W. Milgred Tabor conducted. Malinds Glabn Cand. Bernice Pangborn Secry Mrs Beas Davis Mary Buchanan Eaton pianist Lucille Horst Adal Bertha Reel Ruth Addie Buitenstrtn Esther Glahn Martha Dadd Philips Emma Campbell warder Viola Glahn sentinel J Y Buchanan acted as installing officer. Re giments were served after installation.
A one year old child of Mr and Mrs Archie Bentley on Dearborn Street was badly scalded Monday noon by boiling water. Dr William Lowder attended and treated the burns on the right arm and hand and other areas. At latest report the child was fairly comfortable and improving.
Chicago report states Har fig has fallen ill with pneumonia and shows no signs of recovery. Ar. King, a former Sagueketa resident, is noted among mourners and friends who will grieve the loss.
The obituary notes Mrs. Mohr, beloved elder in the community, died Tuesday after a period of illness. She had been brought to the city hospital for care and will be missed by family and neighbors.
The annual meeting of the patrons of the Farmers Union Co operative Creamery Company will be held Tuesday afternoon February 3 at one o'clock at Buckhorn Church to elect officers and directors for the ensuing year. Joiver secretary.
Poland China sow sale hosted by E C Forest will be held at Vernon fows at 2 oclock Friday February ith.
The snippet records a fragmented local notice mentioning Snow White Pharmacy and a travel pair, Mr and Mrs Herrman Brown, returning from Lyons and planning to visit relatives before moving near Belierne. It notes Mr and Mrs HE Stafford departing for Excelsior Springs for an indefinite sojourn.
Mrs Hastie Prentice wife of Rev Geo R Prentice pastor of the MBE Church of Avora died December 3 1919 at Avora Pa Born March 24 1861 in Tow She married Rev Prentice in Rockdale SL Y in 1884 Leaves husband two daughters and one son formerly of Perry township and Dickson Co feather noted as a well known respected Avora resident and esteemed by all who knew her
John Christian Jessen of Maynokeia and Eldom Maykelbach of Fulton Iowa wed in a church ceremony with Julie Hayes on the organ. After vows the couple and guests dined at the bride’s parents home west of Fulton. They will reside on a farm near Lamone, Iowa after March 1 and begin a life together.
The clipping from Wallace York highlights Mitchell's prosperity with plans for a $200,000 auditorium, new theatre, hospital improvements, a six story hotel, large garage and warehouse facilities, a city fire station, school additions, and numerous housing projects.
The event planned for February by the Pythian Sisters has been postponed indefinitely. Ticket holders should retain their seats as the show will be rescheduled for a future date.
Bids for township road work at Ralston's office in Maquoketa Township were to be opened Monday February 21, 1920. The board of trustees may refuse any bid. Verne Bowman has been visiting Lincoln Nebraska and will meet with A J Bowman in Maquoketa area. Stasck and Luckiesh advertise a hair product claim.
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