Federal agents raid Springbrook moonshine fields
Federal Agent RC Adam with Sheriff Dallager and County Attorney Thomas led raids in Springbrook district after learning of illegal alcohol production. Four 15 gallon stills and a 2 gallon kettle were found at Mike Scholtes place, with more stills and mash located near Jack Heier’s farm. Operators were not all located, but confiscated equipment and hootch were seized as evidence. County Attorney plans injunctions to charge owners with contempt if operations resume. A previous raid at Amon Howells near Ozark also yielded a hootch operation, with operators fleeing before officers arrived. A further roundup occurred Saturday night, details withheld for strategic reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Adam
Dallager
Thomas
Springbrook
Mike Scholers
Scholtes
Dubuque
U. S
Jack Heier
Albert Smith, Jr
Heier
Amon Howells
Ozark
Free Mail Service in Limbo as Box Rule Tightens Population
Postmaster Mowery warns free mail delivery is not certain, noting only 72 percent of homes have street-side mail boxes and an August 1 deadline looms. If residents fail to comply within 15 days, door-to-door service may be delayed. Local residents and travelers are mentioned with several visiting relatives and farm bureau meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowery
Iti
Uncle Sem
Shinih
Maqunketa Anther
Campaign Against Moonshiners Mrs Eli Streets Passes Away
Mrs. Eli Streets died at home in the Second ward Sunday at 5:00 pm after two years of illness, one year in the capital. Born Cora Tracy Streets July 9 1878 near Iron Wills, she married Eli Streets in June 1892. Survived by husband, four brothers J S P W B M Tracy, John of Los Angeles, and two sisters Carrie Jarrett and Elizabeth Wagner. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am from Free Methodist church Iron Hill with Rev. D F Boomershire. cortege at 9 am from the home. Interment two miles north of Iron Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lody
Cora Tracy Streets
Brandon Township
Iron Wills
Eli Streets
Streets
B. M. Tracy
John 2
Los Angeles
Calif
Carrié Jarrett
Britton
S. Dak
Elizabeth Wagner
Presho
Free Methodist Church
Iron Hill
D. F. Boomershire
Sudden Death of Henry Kohlenberg Shocks Community
Henry Kohlenberg died in a Rhodes doctor's office due to angina pectoris after seeking aid for an impending attack. Born April 5, 1854 in Tete des Morts township, he married Anna Mery Albers in 1868. He lived on a Tete des Morts farm, moved to Bellevue, then back to the farm before joining his son Arthur in Bellevue. funeral held at Latheren church at St Tonatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormer Jackson County
Henry Kohlenberg
Rhodes
John Behlenberg
Anad
Tete Des Morts Township
Mis
Anna Mery Albers
Gilena
Fil
Keblenberg
Bellevue
Arthur
St. Tonatus
Visits to Maquoketa by Lou Low Rich and family
Lou Low Rich visited his boyhood home and old friends in Maquoketa with his wife and daughter Miss Alia. He has sold holdings at Dermit Mick and will travel by auto with his family to Los Angeles, their future home. In Des Moines they plan to buy a tent to camp along the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Rich
Miss Alia
Maquoketa
Lou
Dermit
Mick
Los Angeles
Des Moines
Death of Onslow girl Lucile Garside
Six year old Lucile Garside daughter of Mr and Mrs Pat Garside of Onslow passed away Monday at home. Stricken with infantile paralysis about a year ago she gradually weakened until death. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Onslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
Pat Garside
Onslow
Cnalow
Tasting Outfit Fire Destroys Ber Bowman Wagons and Tools
A thrashing outfit owned by Ber Bowman caught fire on Saturday noon while the men dined. The blaze consumed all woodwork of the machine, wagons, grin and straw stock p, destroying the entire outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
Ber Bowman
Caves Promotion Aims To Make Maquoketa Park A Major Resort
In Jackson County community booster writing, the Maquoketa Caves are hailed as Iowa's premier state park site purchased by the state without pressure. The piece urges development including signage, souvenirs, boat access, fishing, and golf links, envisioning a future as a leading midwest outing spot once management and extensions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jackson County
Towe
State Park Commission
Maquaketa Caves
Morehead
Jos. Kelso
Bellevue
Park Common
Sve
Maquoketa
LaSalle Male Quartet at July Lyceum Chautauqua Schedule
The program lists a July 27 3:00 pm concert by the LaSalle Male Quartet described as a fine voices group with a history of Lyceum and Chautauqua success. At 7:30 pm Bishop Charles B of St Paul Minn delivers The Original Idiot, a leading Methodist address. July 29 2:40 pm features the Rainbow Division Band in a World War II era concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Lyceum
Chautauqua
LaSalle Male Quartet
Charles B
St. Paul, Minn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rainbow Division
Local Kiwanis Welcomes New Maquoketa Club Visit
Visitors from a new Maquoketa Kiwanis club toured Clinton's Kiwanis meetings five weeks after organizing. Maquoketa members were hosted with a cordial reception as they observed proceedings. Andrew Heath of Moire died after a nine week illness. funeral planned Tuesday afternoon at Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Maquokga Club
Riwanis
Clinton Axive
Andrew Heath
Moire
Elwood
Inhuman Parents to Face Trial in Mt. Vernon
July 18 two Mt. Vernon families, David Hammond and Floyd Bailey’s parents, were to be tried here Friday for alleged cruel treatment of their sons. Scouts reported boys chained to a tree near Teakwood Inn ge. Edgehend authorities cited, and a marshal freed the youths after no food or water. Miss Mildred Hunter and brother Hurst of Waterloo stay with aunt Mrs. L. Riggs. An arm orella found at the post office. authorities ask for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkner
David Hammond
Floyd Bailey
Mt. Vernon
Tdkewood
Edgehend
Mildred Hunter
Brother] Hurst
Waterloo
Mra. L. Riggs
Will
Tobby
Sentinel Office
Edith Shepherd Maiden Teacher is Laid to Rest
Maquoketa mourns Edith P Shepherd a beloved teacher and principal born July 4 1883 in Chicago Illinois who moved with family to Maquoketa Iowa She graduated from Grinnell College in 1912 and taught in BasIard and Batavia later serving as principal Her passing after a brief illness leaves a void in the school and church communities with heartfelt tributes from friends and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Rudes
Hsaven
Edith Shey
Earth
Edith Shepherd
Edith
Edith P. Shepherd
Chicoed
Wotherlees
Samuel Stypherd
Aliss Grace
Our
Gripnell College
Basziardja
Batavia
Ainst Ally Med IE
Jews City
Andy
Maquoketa Plans First Annual Mid-summer Fests
Maquoketa hosts a two day Mid-summer Festival this Friday and Saturday with merchants reducing stock in anticipation of fall and winter lines. The event aims to draw shoppers with wider merchandise, better service, and potential savings, while boosting city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Tts
John and Lizzie in a Ford Collision Diary Entry
An incident on Olive Street involving John Kelly’s Ford ends peacefully until a near collision at Modern Volcansqne shop on W Platt Street. The car then faults near Vermont Street, colliding with an unnamed man before fleeing into a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
John Us
Olive Street
W. Platt Street
Isha
Vermont Street
Ford
Night prowler causes death and funeral in Maple Street area
In a dark porch incident Mrs. N C Hol ard daughter Beulah awakened by a prowler fleeing after breaking a garden fence. Authorities cite a discharged laborer as a possible suspect. Beulah Hol ard dies at the event, with funeral set for Wednesday at three oclock at the Maple Street home officiated by Rev J G Morgan. survivor list includes sister Miss Ruth and brother Frank. The case prompts calls to keep shotguns primed and a state inspector visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Holard
Beulah
Teir
Tearen
Ruth
Maple Street
Orlock
J. G. Morgan
Frank
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E.R. Weasner
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Trustees of Our Heritage
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Schubert Ladies Orchestra
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