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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1921
Page
4
A compiled list from Deputy Treasurer A L Day lists licensed motor drawn vehicles in Jackson County. The record names brands such as Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Overland Studebaker and includes counts for motorcycles and total amounts collected, though several entries are garbled.
Odebolt resident Enthusiastic Motonst Ed. Peck, formerly of Baldwin and Monmouth vicinity, despite his 85 years, buys a new Studebaker. He travels 296 miles with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Marrow from Odebolt to Wyoming, arriving by four in the afternoon after leaving at five o'clock Saturday morning.
Mrs. O A Elthrop marked her Sth birthday with neighbors sharing ice cream and cake on South Olive Street Friday afternoon. About thirty five relatives gathered Saturday evening to help celebrate her natal day, reflecting her long- standing ties and cheerful service in the community.
A blaze sparked by a passing engine disrupted Monday afternoon at the W. F. Smloa workshop on Dearborn street. The roof fire burned three small areas before discovery, with water causing some damage to sacks and machinery while many empty shipment sacks were ruined. The incident prompted warnings to safeguard property.
The West Platt Street brick stock owned by Josiah Walker is sold and leased space is noted. A. A. Roger Secondhand Store occupies the store room. The second story flat houses Mr and Mrs Walker and Mr and Mrs Paul Mynte ry. Swanson plans to remodel the building and operate a soft drink lunch and pool parlors. Roger will move across the street to a Moeller Machine Shop building.
M J Hill assisted in erecting the Chautauqua tent at First Ward Park Monday morning when he suffered a paralytic stroke. He was taken to his Third Ward home. entire left side paralyzed and condition reported no better. Relatives and visitors named include Mrs John Schrader, Mr and Mrs Chas EB Lee, Miss Horeacy Ford, Mrs Emma Ring, Howard Lee of Milwaukee, Jennie Allen visiting J M Allen, and G G Ellis with Mrs Filizard. Nationwide license totals up to June 30 1921 show $35 275.30. 465 ownership transfers. 2 cars moved in and 95 moved out of Jackson County. AJL Ray attended the Chautauger.
Nicholas Matthiesen a 52 year old Sabula area farmer died at Clinton Mercy Hospital from spinal meningitis brought on by injuries in a runaway accident on April 28. He lived on the Pater Nissen farm south of Sabula and was widely liked. Survived by wife Emme Nissen, two children Alice, parents Thomas and Therese Matthiesen of Hauntown, brother Chris of Bryant, and sisters Margaret of Chicago, Mrs Eric Andersen of Lyons, and Mrs Jos Struve of Hauntown.
The state encampment of Iowa Pythians, a major Knights of Pythias event, will take place in Waterloo on August 16 to 18 on the Chautauqua grounds. A Waterloo Imights committee oversees arrangements with Helmet Lodge No. 89 supplying delegates, who must bring their own gear. A tent city of 48 sleeping tents and one large headquarters tent will be erected on site.
White Sox pitcher Red Faber of Cascade Iowa secured his 20th victory last Thursday, leading major league pitchers for the season. He has won all but six games, placing him atop the win list as the campaign nears its midpoint.
A Monday evening fire at the Win Hazier farm two miles west of Delmar consumed a large barn two silos and caused partial damage to surrounding buildings but the home was saved by quick efforts of onlookers. Officials suspect combustion as the origin and warn property owners to insure with R Gale Buchner.
Willis Peterson a wealthy Blairs home farmer was arrested by Polk County Sheriff Winfred Robb on a 21-year-old double murder case involving his siblings Lena and Themes Peterson. The crime, one of the area’s oldest unsolved cases, led to a lengthy search. Peterson’s 2-year-old mother informed authorities. she told her pastor Rev. N W Thomson in Des Moines. The story notes past efforts and now marks a new development in a long-running mystery.
The five day Chautauqua season opens today with a sold plan by local guarantors. Twenty five men pledged $250 to guarantee talent, aiming for a high class program featuring Grossman Orchestra, Dad Sears and lectures. Tickets are affordable and the community hopes for strong patronage to prove the town’s support for wholesome entertainment.
Clinton Boy Scouts arrive home after a long journey from Yellowstone Park. The group, described as enthusiastic and healthy, enjoyed a memorable educational outing and look forward to reuniting with family at home.
The Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Indianapolis recalls 1920 encampment attendance with about 10 000 missing members since then. Current total membership stands at 92 155 across 4 445 posts nationwide with Ohio leading at 10 241, followed by Pennsylvania 9 192, New York 8 795, Illinois 6 868, Indiana 5 948, and Massachusetts 5 356.
Frank Barlesen Jr, a longtime Jackson County businessman formerly based in Sacramento, California, surprised locals Friday noon when he dropped in from Tuesday afternoon, saying he enjoys a successful delicatessen business back in his city. He appears well after twenty years in the Golden State, is cheerful, and busy with a growing client flow as he extends his stake in the business.
More Help Added We are glad to announce that Mrs B Schoenthaler Jr of neat Elwood will be our regular correspondent from that vicinity. Community folks are asked to phone or hand in their item to Mrs B Schoenthaler. She is authorized to receive subscriptions old and new and also advertising of any nature.
The text discusses receipts for gas and livestock in June at a local Ona station. It mentions ratios affecting reconstruction work, balance issues, and the need to reduce pas expenditures to meet obligations as incomes rise from livestock.
The House census committee reports a reappointment bill with unclear membership details to prevent loss of a representative. Rex Lane returns from Chicago after a business trip as Mr and Mrs Hugh Barnes Te form from a Chicago visit. plans to send support are outlined.
Davenport aviation circles report a big Standard plane burned before Fred Wallace’s scheduled Wednesday flight to Oxford Junction. He switched to a training plane and spent the night at Delmar, intending to fly to Oxford Junction fair today. Frank Wallace remains active, seeking another Standard for the field later in the week.
Catherine Freitgen aged 15 of Oelwein formerly Cascade is hailed as a heroine after rescuing 17 year old Frances Stimpson who had submerged three times in Lake Oelwein on Sunday afternoon. Lydd Helmer aged 14 and Ray Reed aged 48 assisted and kept Stimpson afloat until a motor boat arrived. Stimpson revived and Catherine’s brave act is celebrated by Cascade relatives and friends. Her courage places her among the beach’s best customers.
Clifford Binder Godsen was severely hurt while driving four horses hitched to a binder near the field. Two colts were among the animals and as handlers attempted to control them a rein broke and the outfit ran away. Godsen clung to a rein, rode in circles, was thrown from the machine, and sustained numerous ugly gashes needing a physician’s care.
The speaker accuses Republican leaders of seeking to remove the excess profits tax while Secretary Meilon complains funds fall short for ex-service members. He argues preserving the tax would fund bonuses for veterans who earned less pay, and questions the fairness of those receiving more than intended.
The removal of obsolete telephone poles on Main Street was completed last week, improving the district’s appearance. Tall posts had long been an eyesore along the principal business street, and their removal marks another step in modernization.
Local editor Cyronus Cele, of Cedar Rapids Republican and Times, sought Congress against James W. Gong. John H. Hughes and a non-partisan candidate trailed, with a rough majority estimate near 1,950 votes. Elsie Meinhardt travels from Chicago to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Meinhardt.
The Jackson county fair nears with grounds improved grandstand refits and a new platform for free attractions. Secretary Phillips says prospects favor a record-breaking event if good weather holds, urging community support and participation in livestock tools farm produce and crafts. Local travelers Mrs HH, A Young and two children from Davenport visited Maquoketa trends, with Wisconsin-relate relatives noted.
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