Forty Three Graduates Receive Diplomas Thursday Evening
Graduation exercises described as splendid, with Rev. W. D. Lewis delivering the address. The list of graduates includes Verda Anderson, Kenneth Baier, Velma Conley, Lawrence Cram, and many others. Local news notes follow on attendance, conventions, travel, and health appointments.
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Aol
W. D. Lewis
Congregational Church
This Sty
Moyle
Verda Anderson
Kenneth Baier
Velma Conley
Lawrence Cram
Leila Chrysler
Myrtle Clark Nellie Day
Pia) Ellis
Mary Prandsen
Nce
Gallowayetta Glahn Gregory Egiyd Taylock Lilla Hicks
Isla Hinckley Vincent Hoffmann
William Hurst
Hazel Hurst Houlsh Hutchins
Ruth Isbell
Ruby Jacksch
Ruth Kidder Dillon Krepps Paul. Myatt Ogagelyo
Delene Nitzsche
Ruth Seaver
Frances McLaughlin Myron Maxwell
Gertrude Reinhardt
Gertrude Pfeiffer
Dorothy Phillips
T. I. Ryan Rosamonil von Se
Wedding double ceremony at Andrew near Hoover home
At the Hoover residence five miles northwest of Andrew, two couples wed under a decorated arch amid relatives. Leah Hoover and Herman Lenzley joined, and Florence Benjamin and Benjamin Hoover also united, each couple serving as groomsman and bridesmaid for the other, in a ring ceremony led by Rev. J. J. Kidder.
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Samuel Hoover
Andrew
Anna Turltlefield
Herman J. Lenzley
Levh
A. Hoover
Benjamin Ip. Hoover
Florence B. Benjamin
J. J. Kidder
Maquoketa
Leah Hoover
Leah
Mr. Yenzley
Florence
Cumberland
Wis
Emelin
Hoover
Mr. Lenzley
Humtramels
Mich
Epworth Seminary
Jefferson Barracks
315Th Cavalry
Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Benjamin
John Weiar
Gypsy Gang Robs Town in Early Morning Stunt
A band of roving robbers described as gypsies arrived in Crange Moon and began thefts. Two women targeted shops including D. C. Hayes fire shop stealing 750 dollars while the men targeted homes on the edge of town. Deputy Sherman recovered the money at the Duhme bill and warned them to stop in Jackson County.
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Crange Moon
D. C. Hayes
H. L. Hill
Popular Maquoketa Bride Weds Dubuque Fireman Soldier
A wedding at the Beaver home in Maquoketa joined Miss Minnie, a Finley Hospital nurse, to Har vey A Woodward, a Dubuque fireman. Dr J Morgan officiated with close relatives present. The couple left for Dubuque to start their life together and friends offer congratulations.
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Maquoketa
Dubuque
John Beaver
Minnie
Harvey A. Woodward
Allen Woodward
J. Morgan
Sterling
Finley Hospital of
Dubuane
Attending New York Witnesses Tied to Pedersen Case
Attorneys L Ely and Sheriff Justin McCarthy traveled to New York on Wednesday to testify about Walter Campbell's character. Campbell is a witness in the murder case involving Capt. Adolph C. Pedersen and two sons. The item also notes various local visits and upcoming Children’s Day exercises at the M. E. Sunday school.
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New York
L. Ely
Justin McCarthy
Walter Campbell
John Campbell
Adolph C. Pedersen
High Seas
Sentinelsi
Pedersens
Death of Michael J. Nelson Noted in Dubuque Notice
Word arrived Wednesday afternoon advising relatives and friends that Michael J. Nelson, longtime Jackson County resident, had died that morning at his home in Dubuque. No details were provided but the death is presumed to be due to some cause not disclosed.
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Michael J. Nelson
Jackson County
Dubuque
Mr. Nelson
Wheels Turn Toward July 4th Homecoming Parade
In 1919 local leaders plan a bold homecoming for soldier and sailor veterans. Committees were chosen and roles assigned. volunteers mobilize to stage a large public welcome echoing past sendoffs. Citizens urged to perform duties and back a memorable display of support.
Bachelors Bathing Baby Featured In Weekend Show
A comic skit titled Life's a Funny Proposition is set for New Orpheum Saturday with the scene of two men bathing a baby and applying talcum powder. Miss Hazel Bentley plans to depart for Charles City, while Miss Mae Maskery visits Oakvale Farm near Andrew with her sister. L. F. Gilbert, recently discharged from overseas service, will move to Des Moines for a new job. Mrs Churn Lynch of Malta, Montana, visited Charles Moore then went to Nashville for a few days with Mrs. Dytman Flatt. The Daughters of Rebekah arrange Memorial Day services on Sunday June ?. Members are asked to meet at 7:00. Ball at 5:00 p.m. and flowers encouraged. Those who recently completed the degree will receive certificates Tuesday evening.
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D. Edwards
Fleanor
Chicago
Eleanor
Walter Harrison
Moline
McClynn
Ohio
Justi McCarthy
N. Gaio Buchner
West Piatt
Vermont Street
NewCarthy
W. D. Lewis
Oakdale
Rev. Lewis
Congregational Church
Lewis
J. N. Loose
Carl Weitke
Harry Geisler
Mr. Weitzke
France
Rainbow
Mra Conrad
Nigg
Delmar
Maquokets
Jackson County
Stecen
New Orpheum
Hazel Bentley
Charles City
C. E. Hunter
Mae Maskery
Oakvale
Andrew
W. M. Lane
L. F. Gilbert
Nes Moines
Churn Lynch
Malta
Chas. iRnore
Nashville
Mosday
Dytman ‘Flatt
Rebekah
Jone
June Wedding Swomley and Powlishta at Reformed Church
Miss Gmma Olga Powlishta married William Heiner Swomley in a June ceremony at the Reformed church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Powlishta, wore a white chiffon wedding gown. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Swomley of Oxford, Pa, served in the 30th Old Hickory Division and was discharged May 25. After a brief honeymoon, the couple will farm east of Oxford Junction.
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Reformed Church
William Heiner Swomley
Gmma
Olga Powlishta
F. Boomershine
Rose Powlishta
Joseph Powlishta
Oxford Junction
Atlantic
Liverpool
Calais
Ypres
Cambrai
St. Quintain
Welton Woman Mary McMahon Laid to Rest After Stroke
Welton resident Mary McMahon died at 76 from a stroke. Funeral held Monday at 9 with high mass at St Ann's, Rev. O Dowd, Ryan officiating. Burial in Petersville cemetery. Survived by four children Dennis Donegan Clinton, Frome McMahon Welton, Anna and James Ot hone. wide circle of friends.
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Treath
Welton
Mary WcMahan
St. Atm’s Church
Thos. O'Dowd
D. Iw. Ryan
Father Ryan
Richard Hugs
W J. McClimor
Thomas Burke
Michael Hughs
Ches. Dy
B. J.reynolds
Petersvilley
Ie McMahon
St. Ann's Parish
Dennis
Fraternity Grows From War Service Inspires Global Bond
The piece reflects on wartime bonds forming between fathers and sons and comrades, claiming service fosters deeper friendship and humane values. It asserts fraternal orders expand rapidly as they carry a universal ideal of mankind and brotherhood beyond conflict.
Special Teachers Elected At Quoketa School Board Meeting
At the regular Quoketa school board session Gene D Anderson was named kindergarten teacher at 900 dollars per year Dorothy Erh was appointed science teacher at 200 dollars and Nene Cummer to teach music and drawing at 000 dollars per year Frank Bauehart spent days in Omaha with his sister while Robert Lee Grant housed ill For overseas service Herman Brown of Bellevue returned with 90 from overseas Mrs Leeland Wherry and family traveled to Des Moines to meet Leonant Wherry awaiting discharge at Fort Des Moines
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Msquoketa
Gene D. Anderson
Dorothy Erh
Nene Cummer
Frank Bauehart
Omaha
Robert Lee Grant
Jee Henry
Gene Henry
Hursteity
Great Lakes
Albert G. Tiennegar
Bellevue
Chas. Anderson
Newport News
Herman Brown
Leenand Wherry
Ettle
Jack
A. CG. Baw
Des Moines
Huss Tant
Leonant Wherry
An Interesting Letter From Overseas To Sentinelers
A 1919 letter from George J. Francois detailing Sid’s London visit on leave from France. Sid navigates crowded buses and Trafalgar Square, learns of Eagle Hut and its American hosts, notes wartime sentiment, and hopes to return to the United States. Mention of veterans, the League of Nations, and varied nationalities accompanies reflections on peace and friendship.
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Tial
Eagle Hut
League of Nations
Tommy
South Africa
Sid
London
Cme
United States
van Dyke
Rome
America
Doushborn
George 3
Francois
Child Burned by Live Wire on East Blatt Street
Seven year old Yona Dilley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dilley suffered a severe shock and a badly burned hand after grabbing a live wire on the terrace in front of the Kirby home on East Blatt Street. Her father, at Hand Fischer timber yard nearby, grabbed the wire to free his child, receiving a strong shock but pulling the wire away with the insulation intact. A physician said the hand was badly burned and the child was shocked, noting many wires around town are poorly insulated and could cause more accidents.
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Yona
George Dilley
Kirby
East Blatt Street
Dilley
Mrs Roush Passes After Illness In Iowa Home
Mrs Lemuel Roush died early Tuesday at her S Judson street home after an illness. Born May 21 1887 in Ohio she moved to Iowa in 1852 with her parents the Sadler family. She leaves her husband and sister Mrs J J Ogden. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the home with Rev FH NL Dickson of the Free Methodist church officiating. Full obituary to follow in next issue.
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Free Methodist” Church
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