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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
1
Community race and athletic contests will anchor Maquoketa Fourth of July events with prizes for window displays and best decorative autos. The American Legion and merchants organize activities with lunch on Stair grounds, festive displays, and a grand fireworks finale expected in the evening.
Andrew Couple married Tuesday June 22 at 4 Fr. M. in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev. Anderson of the United Presbyterian church. Miss Anna Siegel and Mr. H. H. Gibson organized the surprise. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Siegel, and groom, son of the late T. J. and Mrs. Gibson, plan to reside with his mother on the farm. The Sentinel extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
Disturbance near a Shrine night parade in Des Moines led ex Legionnaire Ed Caldwell to remove a man’s hat as the flag passed. Police prevented bloodshed. Iowa Legion posts condemn disrespect to the flag and urge public to uncover for the Stars and Stripes during parades and formations. A Boone post appeals for reverence toward the flag and assigns Husky Legionaires to remind onlookers.
Seventy Kiwanians met at 12 15 for the weekly luncheon in Hotel Hurst dining room. They enjoyed social chat and sing along with a meal then spent a half hour on business and a brief report from President Howes of the Clin te club on the international convention in Cleveland.
Miss Grace Violet Codding, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Codding, married Ernest W Steffen of Grundy Center in a 8 o'clock Tuesday service conducted by Rev E A Lang. The bride, a former teacher, and groom, a prosperous farmer, will live on the groom’s Grundy Center area farm. The Sentinel offers best wishes to the couple.
All ears and floats planned for the grand parade assemble at Second Ward park at 12 30. Field Marshal John Kaler urges prompt attendance and willing participation. The parade departs 1 20, travels south on Niagara Street to South Summit Street then Main Street to Pratt and east to the fair grounds. Foot participants meet at the courthouse and line up as the auto contingent passes. Bennon time will be the principal factor in the parade’s success.
Mrs J B Ellis her son Pavel and daughters Margaret and Marian depart for St Paul to join the Midland Chautauqua on a six week tour through Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota with the Flis Family Orchestra joining the program.
The Morgans Rawbow Division Band, once the 168th Rainbow Division unit, tours nationally. Led by L P Morgans with 30 artists, they bring a mix of popular, standard and classical music, featuring Marion Morgans and a marching formation. A free Saturday parade closes Chautauqua week July 5 30 with concerts in the afternoon and evening.
Last Saturday evening a lightning strike razed the Arch Edwards barn near Emeline. A crop of clover, some hay, two harness sets, and a dog perished in the blaze. the barn was insured but the policy won’t cover the loss. The notice warns owners to take precautions.
Ernest Risinger opens a Partners' Store at Nashville offering fresh goods and free delivery within five miles. Cash paid for eyes and poultry. Orders by phone or at the store. Robert Fairbrother returned to Chicago after a short visit. Miss Della Gilmore left for Sioux City to visit Mrs. A Barrick and relatives.
The new American Savings Bank structure rises with marble and white stone, its stone bases and giant columns forming a graceful front. Jols and Jensen supervise plumbing, Brady Electric installs latest devices, Zwacks the contractor and Ebeling the architect praise steady progress, with no labor troubles and ample skilled workers.
A message from Maquoketa records the marriage of Will D. McCaffrey of Mason City to Nettie Marquardt yesterday morning at the Catholic church in Mason City. The bride, a popular local employee, and the groom, manager of the McGaffrey Company, left for a Great Lakes honeymoon after the ceremony.
Word has reached our city of the death of Mrs. W. H. Maynard of Chicago. Mrs. Maynard lived here for several years, her husband owned the drug store at the current Broxam and Hinckler location. The family home was on South Second Street. The husband and two daughters survive.
Kiwanian Broderson of the Shop won attendance and a prize. Dr Teese is praised as president and keeps momentum from curtain to curtain. Few members were absent at lunch, with excuses. Committees received several matters and reports. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. C F Hinshaw of Cedar Rapids attended. Mrs G L Johnson returned from months in Los Angeles California.
Wailaee Winegar a 30 year old section hand was seriously injured about 10:30 Thursday near Baldwin when a partially loaded tie pile slid and struck his head. Doctors Bowen found no skull fracture but hemorrhage status unclear. He walked afterward but remained semi conscious and unable to speak or use his faculties. Winegar, a hard working family man, is awaited to recover from what is feared to be more serious injury.
Little Ethel Marie Duhine born February 18 1919 in Perry Indiana Jackson County died June 26 after a brief illness. She was two years four months and eleven days old. Funeral services were held at the parents home near Andrew and at the M E Church with Rev Boo officiating. Burial was in Andrew cemetery with floral tributes from friends.
Miss Opsl Fern Kehn and Geo Anthony Grossman united in marriage by Rev D F Boomer at the reform church parsonage on June 20. Bride is daughter of Jacob H and Adscia Kehn of Delmar and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs William Grossman of Delmar. They will reside on South Main Street Delmar after May 15.
In appreciation of his 18th ordination anniversary and his faithful church leadership, Sacred Heart parish and YWolp Trinity parish presented Father Clancy with a Velie automobile. John Barnett underwent surgery for appendicitis at City Memorial Hospital. Alfred Carpenter and wife from Marion visited William Gibier Theme family until after the Fourth of July.
At Camp Blackhawk near this city the Clinton Y M C A boys held a swim carnival during a 10 day outing. Winners earned buttons for three groups beginner swimmer and life saver with requirements including 50 150 and 200 yards plus dives and aiding a fellow swimmer. The honor winners were John Wood Glen Hoosack Jacob Franklin and Philip Hart.
The Jackson County convention of the W C U will meet at Maquoketa's SLB church on Tuesday July 7 at 10:00 a m called to order by the president. Program includes devotional by Mrs Sarah Seber Preston roll call minutes reports of officers vocal solos and an address by Mrs Ida B Wise Smith state president of W C U with orchestral music and dinner. Public invited.
Miss Florence Patterson and John Gello hith Mills wed at the Reformed church parsonage June 29 at 2 30 PM in Maquoketa. Rev. F Boo gverghine officiated. Florence Patterson is the bride’s sister and the couple plans to reside in Maquoketa after a visit to Clinton.
Notice is published for letting bids on metal culvert pipe and other crossings for Federal Aid Road No. 21. Bids will be opened Thursday July 7 at 3:00 PM in the office of the County Engineer Maquoketa Jackson County. Details list lineal feet and sizes for Class NAT and Class B metal pipes. W E Rigby County Engineer. Mrs Florence Whitaker of Oskaloosa to visit Harry Whitaker home.
The Iowa Farm Credit Corporation began life officially this week with articles of incorporation filed in the secretary of state office. Authorized capital is five million dollars and officers and directors include members of the Iowa Farm Bureau and Town Bankers Association. The plan centers on keeping Iowa capital at work, with licensed grain warehouses, warehouse certificates, and notes secured by grain to issue debentures, providing loans up to 75 percent of current market value.
The Band concert Sunday afternoon drew many music lovers in the First Ward park. Prof Booth, the new bandleader, wins praise for his professional skill and gentlemanly conduct and is expected to direct the band often on free concerts this summer.
Nate The Woman's auxiliary American Legion requests all who have cars to kindly decorate for the parade on the fourth and join the celebration. Also notes visit of Mire. Ft. Wanderer and son Henry Abert returning to Manning Ta after a week with Mrs Ce ve and Ait aeedi.
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