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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

3

Mrs C C Webster Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs C C Webster died last Sunday evening at 10:40 at her First Ward home after weeks of illness. Born Sara Frances McCormick March 12 1869 she moved to the city, married Charles C Webster November 19 1891 and had six children. A Congregational church member and active in Christian work she also belonged to Pope Rebekah Lodge. Survived by three brothers and six children, funeral Thursday with Daughters of Rebekah in charge, burial at Mt Hope Cemetery.

C. C. Webster Mrs. Webster Sara Frances MecCormt Walkon Junction Town Stephen Webster Charles C. Webster Anon Neville Bowman Davenport Arnold Schoenthaler North English Birdsall Chicago Lewis Victor Frances Wes Webster Congrégational Church Pope Rebekah Lodge Johm McComb Heber

Bridal Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Faye Jacobs

Miss Josephine Filter hosted a bridal shower for Faye Jacobs at Mrs Roy Graats home. Guests enjoyed a three course luncheon and festive décor. Each place held hand painted menus and glassware as keepsakes while Mrs Josephine Van Toll performed instrumental solos.

Josephine Filter Roy Graat Faye Jacobs Josephine van Toll Chicara Mise Jacobs

Real Estate Manager Mr Harry Meatey Expands Listings

Grows rapidly, Mr Harry Meatey, manager of Sentinel Realty Co, distills farm and city properties. He will supply lard seekers and can market any property. New farms in Jackson and Clinton counties, desirable homes and lots offer strong selling interest. Consider calling rival firms to discuss competition.

Harry Meatey Sentinel Realty Co Jackson Clinton Mealey

Family in Lamotte Mourns Illness of Mrs Wathier and Daughter

The community of Lamotte learns Mrs. Nick Wathier Sr. is confined to bed under a nurse’s care after her daughter Miss Creecentia contracted erosipelar. De Maquoketa attends them as family seeks recovery.

Nick Wathier Sr Lamotte Miss Creecentia

Mantonkre Case Fines and Rochester Voyage Report

The United States Court under Justice Martin Mantonkre found punlty on eight events in a federal indictment charging profiteering. The court imposed a fine of 1.1 merging totaling penalties. Mrs Yack Spencer departs for Rochester Minnesota this week for a covetal evckx day at the Maye Bees. Wospitah.

Weed's Inc Inchamton Clothiers United States Martin Mantonkre Yack Spencer Lst Rochester Minn Maye Bees

Fred Johnson Obituary in Prime of Life

Fred Johnson died May 28 after a short illness from stomach lesions at his East Lomust street home. Born in the city November, he lived here most of his life, attended public schools and Western Cedar Rapids colleges, and worked with Bradstreet Co then in real estate. Survived by parents, brother Frank T and sister Mrs B Stafford of Seattle. Funeral Sunday afternoon at home, Rev. J Morgan officiating. Interment Mt Hope.

East Lomust Street Fred Johnson Jennie Johnson Fred Cedar Rapids Bradstreet Company Frank T B. Stafford Seattle Wesh

Preston Lady Baty Hart dirs Ef Neilsen met with an accident

A Preston Times report notes Ef Neilsen and Baty Hart were involved in an accident Wednesday evening. Hart, already frail from a prior hip injury, fell at home and sustained an oblique fracture of the femur. Doctors Butler and Armstrong treated her with X rays to guide alignment, but she endured severe pain. Friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Neilsen Noray

Black & Hanson Company Sale Promises Splendid Offerings

Is Some Sale The Black Hanson Company under the direction of Manager Davis. They announce a big sale this week with a neatly arranged stock and exceptionally complete assortment. See their windows and read the bills. Attention Pythian Sisters Special Meeting Thursday for work. Have you seen the new ridge road and the two bite view of our city this spring.

Black & Hanson Company Davis

New Meat Market In Merrero Building Near Pain Cafe

New Meat Market workmen overhaul the Merrero building adjoining the Pain Cafe formerly occupied by Will Pickett the barber shop. Frank Tauchas plans a sanitary market with high grade goods and fair prices in the near future. He has not yet chosen a market operator.

Merrero Pain Cafe Will Pickett Pain Meat Market Frank Tauchas

Maquoketa Time Tele Schedule Fragment

Rail and river timetable notes from Maquoketa showing departure times from Davenport Davenport West East and South to Dav enport and New York?, listing 7:00 am 7:50 am 11:20 am 1:00 pm 7:58 am and freight movements East West.

Paul Ly Dalinay Sind Davenseri Davenport Nelmar Davenpore & Weedy BAL Ppm

Marriage of Richard Johnson and Nona Vivian Bickford

Richard Johnson and Nona Vivian Bickford were married at the Reformed Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. D. F. Boomershine. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bickford of near Fulton, taught school in Jackson County for six years. The groom, son of Charles and Kanna Johnson, is a World War I veteran who served in France and Germany. After a brief wedding trip they will reside on the groom’s mother's farm near South Garry Owen.

Richard Johnson Nona Vivian Bickford The Reformed Church D. F. Boomershine Ruth Johnson Merlin Bickford Thei George W. Bickford Fulon Jackson Countty Charles WW Kanna Johnson Manna France

Delmar Man Wounded by Accidental Shooting

Delmar businessman Charles Keller, proprietor of the Milwaukee Street restaurant, was accidentally shot by Rory Fletcher at about forty feet. Keller was treated at Mercy Hospital after X rays showed the bullet lodged in his spine and partial paralysis set in. his condition improved to fair the next morning.

Chrles Keller Delmar Rory Fletcher Keller Milwaukee Young Fletcher McGord Chnten Snd Mercy Hospital Keefer

Marshall Players to Open Week in Big Tent on Glasers Lot

Marshall Players a celebrated company of entertainers will open a week long engagement next week in their big tent on Glasers lot in the Second Ward. The group has toured nearby towns and press notices praise the wholesome entertainment. Read the ads in this issue.

Marshalls Flavers Glasers

Shows Prosperity and Art in Panoramic Gallery Opening

The feature presents Prosperity Whi and Uynn, the music man, unveiling a striking new sign for his business next week. Mark Stanley, a noted artist, showcases an oil painting of a home interior with a young girl operating a player piano while a phonograph stands by, signaling a themed exhibit.

Prosperty Uynn Mark Stanley Vie Artise Osie

Maquoketa Hosts Baseball Schedule Mixup

A list of upcoming games shows Maquoketa facing Sahula on June 6 and DeWitt on June 1, with Grams Mound and Davenport visiting Maquoketa on various dates. Sabula and Grand Bround appear as opponents in June and July, with several July openings noted.

Sahula Maquoketa DeWitt Maquokets Grams Mound Sabula Davenport Tels Grand Bround

Knight Templars Work on Templar Trextee Friday

Knight Templars announce Friday evening work on the Templar Trextee. All members are urged to be present, per H. B. Hubbell, E. C.

Knight Templars Templar

Auto Mishap Injures local students in Charlotte incident

Francis Connors and Dean Chris T M were riding in a car when a tire came off and the vehicle overturned. John suffered a fractured collar bone while Connors sustained a badly wrenched back in the crash near Charlotte.

Francis @Connors Dean Christ m Charlotte John O'Connors

Bonus Bill Faces Senate Battle Before Recess

Washington May 30 The soldier relief bill sits in the Senate likely for referral to two committees as opponents mock its fate. Senate leaders say Pitt has no chance before recess around September 1, while foes claim it will be postponed beyond further action. The House passed the measure last Saturday 28 to 52 and sent it to the Senate.

Washington Senate Loese Praveyard Pitt House of Representatives

Memorial Day Salute Injures Dozens in Lis Cynsk

A Memorial Day salute fired by a squad of dormer ers in Lis Cynsk Iowa injures forty two people as shot cartridges scatter into the crowd. One gunner’s shot aimed at another weapon tears its barrel and spits lead bullets among bystanders.

Mardalltowis Mar Liscynsk Iowa IRM

Creamery stay extended to aid farmers with evening arrivals

Farmers unable to reach town by day can collect cream and be served after hours at the creamery. The arrangement, proposed by Hansen Prodare, ensures patrons receive the product at S730 and accommodates local customers.

Hansen Prodare

Infant Baptism Report at Reformed Church

John Jasper Zirkelbach, born February 23, 1926, the infant son of Wr. H. Mortensen Zirkelbach and Rosa Mortensen Zirkelbach, received infant baptism by Rev. TD F Bommershing. Grandparents Mr and Mrs JG Mortensen of near Andrely attended the ceremony.

Memorial exercises by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will observe memorial exercises next Sunday at the hall at 2 50 o clock. Members are requested to be present and bring flowers.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Odd Fellow Rebeka Otners Ant Fnwers

Monticello Man Reported Personal Crisis at Home

Monticello man Basser Kehrli about 80 was found at his home last Friday with a fireless bed hanging from the ceiling by a rope near the gates. No cause for the act is known.

Basser Kehrli Thv

Palmer Family Welcomes Baby Boy in Monticello

Mr and Mrs C A Palmer of Monticello announce the arrival of a baby boy Thursday May tik. Mrs Imner was formerly Miss Laura Tubbs of this city. Miss Ruth Kidder who is attending college at Mt Vernin spent Memorial Day with her parents here.

Ruth Kidder Mt. Vernin

Bellevue La Motte Maquoketa Legion Forms County Plan

In a May 3 meeting chaired by E.W. Lampe, Bellevue La Motte and Maquoketa Legion members organized a tentative county structure. A motion passed to have each post appoint two delegates to a future Lampe-called meeting to draft county organization, with reports back to posts. Attendees included August Never E, H. Lampe, H. J. Huete, G. A. Weis, I. G. Hintgen, W. SH. Williamsor, FL JL Cahill, Wn. Wagner, Fred F. Sei, and James Haney.

Bellevue Lamotte and Maquoketa Legion E.W. Lampe Lamps W. H. Williamson Lampe F. G. Hintgen Subula H. Lampe H. J. Huete G. A. Weis I. G. Hintgen W. SH. Williamsor JL Cahill Wn. Wagner Fred F. Sei James Haney

Stolen Sweets Sparks Moral Outcry in Record Saloon Tale

The Charlotte Record reports on a theft where Martin Stenzel recovered 250 cents from a party who had earlier taken candy from his restaurant. The piece notes several past incidents where offenders made restitution after “religion” touched them, and laments the contagion of such reform among neighbors.

Martin Stenzel Che Minul Conscience Stcken Charlotte

Marriage of Leah Bray to GA Jones Jr. announced in Cedar Rapids

Mrs L Hodgin of 529 First Ave Cedar Rapids announces the marriage of her daughter Leah Bray to GA Jones Jr The wedding occurred at Des Moines on Tuesday May 2A and the couple now reside at 1107 Seventh St Des Moines Former Maquoketa residents and many friends extend congratulations through the Sentinel

L. Hodgin First Ave Cedar Rapids Leah Bray GA. Jones, Jr Des Moines Seventh Street Des Mines Hodgin Maquoketa The Sentinel

Memorial Day Thanks From Frank Ginus Commander

Frasi Ginus, commander of an American Legion post, extends gratitude to Almighty God, the W R C, Boy Scouts, Finance Committee, and all citizens who aided in Memorial Day ceremonies. He notes the procession from the cemetery to the tabernacle in First Ward Park and praises the effort for making the event the grandest ever held in the city.

W. R. C. American Legion Boy Scouts Finance Committee W. RC First Ward Frasi Ginus

Blood Poisoning Sufferer Hopes for Speedy Recovery

Suffering from blood poisoning following an insect bite, J. C. Glaser is receiving care aided by T. A. Bo Bowen and Dr. J. C. Bowen. He remains optimistic for a swift recovery as medical attention continues. Bernie Zeret of Fr Wayne reports on therapy progress from Spencer's.

J.C. Glaser T. A. Bo Bowen J.C. Bowen Bernie Zeret

Memorial Day Observance Shines in Maquoketa History

Memorial Day drew a large turnout as Maquoketa hosted a fitting program. A civic procession, band, fife and drum corps, and schoolchildren with floral tributes led to ceremonies at Mit. Hope and the river bridge, with Lieutenant Governor Moore delivering the afternoon address. Veterans from World War I and Spanish-American War were honored, and the town praised the day as the best Memorial Day observance in Escison County.

Maynoxcia Maquoketa Platt and Main HG. L Ob Beys Fife W. TG Aeder Jocal Legion Cemeteriani Andrew and Bellevee Legion Mit First Ward Honeywell E. R. Moore Hus Betes Aiirr Rao Geare W. RL CG Agsin River Bridge Sailor Dex Escison State Bar Wit

Farm for Sale in Bernard Iowa Near Town

Farm for sale consisting of about 100 acres of land, well improved with nearly new buildings and good location. For further particulars inquire of Charles Crowley, Bernard, Iowa.

Charles Crowley Bernard Iowa Ote

Under Cover by Marshalls Piggers in the Big Tent

A rough notice invites readers to a Monday night event titled Under Cover by Marshalls Piggers in the Big Tent. Details are garbled with dates and times unclear, mentioning district leaders and political tensions as the scene shifts between factions and rhetoric.

Marshalls Piggers Theers

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