Grant Passes Away Tuesday Evening in Maquoketa
Robert G. Grant longtime Maquoketa resident and Grant Printing Co. official died at his South Olive Street home about eight oclock Tuesday evening after a stroke left him failing. Born March 14 1854 at Bridgeport he later ran The Jackson Republican with E. Grif before concentrating on job printing. He leaves wife Alice Safford son Ray and siblings. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at the home with Rev. J J Widder. Mt Hope cemetery.
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Robert G. Grant
Jackson County
Maquoketa
South Olive Street
Grant
Grant Printing Co
Bridgeport
Epworth Seminary
Davenport Business College
E. Grif
Jackson’ Republican
Alice Safford
Ray S
J.J. Widder
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Two DeWitt Schools Raised Under New Attendance Rule
Two DeWitt districts Nos 2 and 11 will close schools not meeting last term attendance of five and where district growth is insufficient. Dr Wilmer Fitch visited from Bennet Thursday. J B Murray of Evanton Indiana visited, departing for the south. C P Hinshaw, staying with Dr William Lowder, went to Chicago. Frank Beaton arrived home from overseas and has been discharged. Mr and Mrs Leonard Weston of Glinton visiting J R Halley in Nashville are guests at Cordon Kingsley’s.
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DeWitt
Wilmer Fitch
Bennett
J. B. Murray
Evanton
Ind
C .P. Hinshaw
Wm. Lowder
Chicago
Frank Beaton
Leonard Weston
Glintom
J. R Halley
Nashville
Cordon Kingsley
Let's Not Tinker Up the Court House
A county court house refurbishment is debated as cramped spaces and an inadequate vault demand expansion. Proposals suggest costs around 20 000 dollars, but critics argue a patchwork upgrade keeps an antiquated building and mocks regional progress. A new structure with a proper site is favored over cosmetic fixes and costly edits.
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Clinton
Scott County
Jackson County
Court House
Camp Blackhawk Reserve Camp Site Secured for Summer Use
W. Dall owner of the lane hosting Camp Blackhawk reserves the site for camping. Tri cities residents will gather there all summer to enjoy wild scenic beauty. Dell has improved the access road and aims to enhance facilities while preserving rustic charm. A deep well provides abundant water, making the rendezvous ideal for outings.
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Deli
Will Close Big Deal Involving 100 900 Shares
Gisiooa vice president of Plagas Basin Petroleum Co. left for Chicago to close a big deal involving 100 900 shares. Blood sold several thousand shares at 34 31.00 per share. The Pisyas Company presents a practical promising proposition amid rising oil strikes in the south and southwest.
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Gisiooa
Plagas Basin Petroleum Co
Chicago
Blood
Pisyas Company
Printing Errors and Family News From Odebolt
An exchange notes printer errors in ordinary type with 10 000 pieces, seven wrong positions, 70 000 chances for errors, and 22 possible errors from transpositions in "To be or not to be." Abe Correll and daughter visit Odebolt, while Mr and Mrs J A Silberhorn and children travel to Wilton Junction to rest and visit his mother.
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jAn
Abe Correll
Ther
Odebolt
Correll
Cottage Hospital
J. A. Silberhorn
Thursdes
Wilton Junction
Silberhorn
Two Bernard Lads Lose Lives by Drowning
Tragic drowning of Wilfred and Melvin Connolly aged nine and seven near Bernard. They were wading in a pond formed by heavy rains on the Connolly farm. Their father found their clothes on the bank and then discovered them beneath the water in a deep hole. Dr Shields could not revive them. Community shares the parents’ sorrow.
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Bernard
Wilfred
Melvin’ Connolly
Wm." Connolly
Near
Connolly Farm
Mr. Connolly
Dr. Shields
Reunion of Jackson County Veterans Meet at Maquoketa
The thirty first annual reunion of Jackson County Veterans Association Sons of Veterans Spanish American Veterans and Jackson County Patriotic Women will convene in Maquoketa Iowa on August 13 and 14 1919 Officers assume rank and duties Frank Reeley Van Steinberg James Miller York and N G Dre Meantime plans to sustain annual meetings urged by the American Legion and all soldiers and sailors of U S wars to participate Cor A B Bowen Ben Van Steinberg adjutant.
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Jackson Co. Veterans Association
Preston
Jackson County Veterans’ Association
Sons of Veterans
Jackson County Patriotic’ Women
Maquaketa
Iowa
Frank Reeley
Maquoketa
Bon van Steinberg
James Miller
J. York
N. G. Dre
Monmouth
American Legion
Jackson County Association
A. B Bowen
Ben van Steinberg
Adjt
Returns From Trip East Delights Miss Hansen Visit
Miss Mary Hansen returned Monday evening from a pleasant eastbound trip. She journeyed home along the St. Lawrence River and through the lakes to Chicago. She was joined by Miss Bertha Merrill of Hartford, who will stay at the E. D. Hansen home, and Miss Inez Banghart who will visit her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Banghart.
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Mary Hansen
St. Lawrence River
Lakes
Chicago
Miss Hansen
Bertha, Merrill
Hartford
Auto Victims in Anamosa Crash Face Critical, Suspected Recovery
The condition of Miss Hazel Bronson remains critical after the Saturday night auto accident near Anamosa, with hopes rising for recovery. Mr. Metz, another badly hurt, is said to be recovering slowly though not out of danger. Dr E A Phillips of Ottumwa, dentist. Mrs A Porter and daughter Madeline visit Dubuque for a week. Miss Helen Cashaw left Savannah after visiting Nellie Day. Dora Auto Co received Forts yesterday and plans for new drivers and universal cars. J H Scholl & Son receive daily footwear shipments and plan grand opening on August 2. ads to follow in the Sentinel.
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Hazel Bronson
Anamosa
Metz
E. A. Phillips
Ottumwa
A. Porter
Madeline
Dubuque
Helen Cashaw
Savanna
Nellie Day
Doras Auto Co
Universal
J. .H. Scholl & Son
Bellevue and Maquoketa Weave Fourth of July Bond
Citizens of Bellevue and Maquoketa plan joint celebrations to mark Independence Day. A cordial appeal urges residents to attend Bellevue's Labor Day tribute and invite neighbors to the county fair, strengthening local ties and communal spirit.
Are You Law-abiding Senior Muffler Law Text
The senior maw whien went into effect July makes it unlawful for any person to drive or permit to be driver on any of the streets of any town any motor vehicle at any time with the muffler cut-one or not in operation. The fine is not less than 5 nor more than 25 for the first and second offenses, provided further for the third conviction the department shall revoke the license and certificate of registration of the persons so convicted and no new license or certificate shall be granted to the person for a period of one year.
Bellevue Plea for Road Improvements Before County Board
A Bellevue citizens committee asks the Jackson county board of supervisors for better roads. Members include N. J. Fercing Kucheman J. W. Golding Ben Felderman A. GC Murphy John Rolling Dr. S. C. Bennison A. W. Wever A. Paul Kempster J. C. Koppes J. J. Ortens and L. H. Lampe.
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Bellevue
Board of Supervisors
Muoncketa
Jackson County
N. J. Fercing
Kucheman
J. W. Golding
Ben Felderman
A. GC. Murphy
John Rolling
5. C. Bennison
A. W. Wever
A. Paul Kempster
J.C. Koppe
Regel Farm Sold to Lore Scott at 250 per acre
Lore Scott bought the Mah lon Riegel farm of 0 acres at 250 dollars per acre. The farm lies seven miles west of town and is described as a nice piece of land. Mr and Mrs Delbert Nicholson and Miss Alice Mann of Cedar Rapids were visitors Sunday at the Mr Wi O Connell home near Fulton.
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Regel
Lore Scott
Mahlon Riegel
Delbert Nicholson
Alice Mann
Cedar .Rapids
Wi. O'Connell
Ful Tom
First Jackson County Soldier Claimed Killed in Action
Sergt. Clifford Bradley Infantry from Rock Island Illinois, missing since July 21 1918, is officially reported killed in action in France. News reached relatives via adjutant general telegram confirming his death on the same date, ending months of uncertainty for family and friends.
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Jackson Co
Sergt
Clifford Bradley
C. S. Bradley
Adjutant General's
Setanbese
Infantry
Harris
Cliford
O. S. Bradley
Bellevue Wey
War Department
Elmer Guenthee
Dubuque
Oscar Gridley
France
Sergi Bradley
Rock Island
Ill
Tic
Jackson County
Bellevue Herald
Gifford
Hand injuries from knotter accident
A man with the surname Hand suffered a severe hand injury last week when his head was near a knot-tying attachment on a binder. While adjusting the knotter the machine started, the needle pierced his hand twice, badly mangling his fingers.
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Haven Lampe
Ognever
P. E. G. Society Market at Rice Building Saturday
The P. E. G. society will hold a market in the M. Rice building north of the post office on Saturday July 26 at 3 o'clock. Home baking canned fruit and fresh vegetables will be sold. Miss Eliza Hutchins with her brother Art Hutchins and Mr C C Faber departed Thursday morning for the east, where Miss Hutchins will stay for rest.
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P. E.G. Society
M. Rice
Eliza Hutchins
Art Hutchins
C C Faber
Miss Hutchins
Relations with Mexico May Be Severed Any Minute
War with Mexico appears almost certain as rebel bands grow bolder and more numerous. Carranza's force of about 69,000 struggles to control rail lines and a narrow Pacific coastal strip from Guayamas to San Blas and Tampico. A tabulation shows north south rebel cooperation with Villa, Es, Felix Diaz, Masmel Peleaz, and General Cantu among the leaders. American citizen Lawrence L. Shipley was kidnapped by Mexican bandits near Fresnutla, heightening U.S. concern after attacks on sailors and a $10,090 robbery at the Puerto Lobos station of Atlantic Refining.
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Mexico
Fec
Mexico City
Carranza
Pacific
Guayamas
San Blas
Tampico
Lawrence L. Shipley
Fresnutla
State Department
Shipley
Sentinel in Every Home campaign headline and local notes
A noisy Sentinel appeal urges readers to bind and share copies with non subscribers to grow reach. Local items report Cedar Rapids visitors, Hazel Bronson’s critical auto crash condition, the Woods sisters leaving Epworth for Ames, and Will Shrigley's Beaumont Texas visit with relatives in Ames and at Mrs RK Sharp’s home.
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A. M. Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Gibson
Hazel Bronson
Anamosa Hospital
Trence
Lurs Woods
Epworth
Ames
Will Shrigley
Beaumont
Texas
RK. Sharp
Evangelist Swift Preaches Moral Lepers in Tent Meetings
Sunday schedule at the tent near the Methodist church outlines a full evangelistic program. Morning sermon on Twice-Born Men, women's evening session The Hobble-Skirted Woman, and a public talk What It Is to Be a Christian. Speeches compare sin to leprosy, urge cleansing by Jesus blood, warn against delinquent dances, and emphasize universal reach across social classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Swift
Methodist Church
de Tective
W_C.T. U
Swift
Sin
Perdition
Jesus Christ
Burglary at D. W. Miller home remains unsolved
Robbers broke into the D. W. Miller residence last Saturday and took 550 in cash along with silverware and jewelry. While search has been abandoned, no positive evidence has been found. Authorities monitor three or four parties and hope for a possible arrest. Citizens urged to secure homes during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Miller
Relic Found in Tandman Building Sparks Old Family Link
Dee Suthers uncovered a small wooden board inside the Tandman building bearing the inscription Willie E Clark January 38 1868. The note mentions Willie as son of Jonas Clark, a Magnoketa pioneer, and ties to early era wealth and local figures. Miss Madge Sellers visits Einwood with Mrs. Howard Myatt. Catherine Bradles of New York departed after a brief stay with Mr. ow.
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Tandman
Dee Suthers
Willie E. Clark
Willie
Cau
Magnoketa
Jonas Clark
Rane Sax
Will Cunditt
Madge Sellers
Einwood
Howard Myatt
Catherine Bradles
New York
Mr. Ow
Ira George Reitmeres
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RG. Grant
Wasington
Washington
Capitel
Aise
the Court House
Blackhawk ‘oBc. & Reserve
Hel
Hell
The
Belleve
Maquoketa-Bellevue
Ordore
Lonig
Sentinel
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