Tragic drowning of Homer B Frank on North Fork
Homer B Frank the 22 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J C Frank of Davenport and Fulton, Iowa drowned while trying to ford the rising North Fork near Fulton on his brother Fred Frank’s farm. Fred, an excellent swimmer, helped search as locals recovered the body next morning. Survived by parents and twelve siblings. funeral held at Mt Hope cemetery after service in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketaver
Somer B. Frank
J c. Frank
Davenport
North Fork
Fulton
Fred
Homer
Sutton
William
Bochito
Okla
GC. S
Wichita
Kana
A.J
Qakalooss
Ben
Kansas City
E. W. Jewell
Dyke, Ja
GM. Green
Baldwin
Es Thelen
Mt. Church
Falten
Wilcox
Lyons
Mt Hope
Terp
Gasoline Car Accident Injures Six On Right of Way
A motor driven section car broke a rear wheel causing a jump from the narrow gauge track into a ditch near Henry Kelchen’s field. Foreman George Toussaint and six assistants including Johan Graham Ted Barrett Jacob Sedler Michael Sadler Frank Breitback and George Pals were en route home when the crash occurred last Friday afternoon. Kelchen summoned aid and delivered the injured to Cascade. Sadler suffered hand and cheek cuts and possible head injury while Barrett was badly struck on the side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Graham
Jacob Sadler
Ted Barret
Henry
Barrett
Manis Hurt After Horse Kick Near Sauany
Jens Ander sen living on a farm north of the city was kicked in the face when a horse turned suddenly as he tried to halter it. He lost consciousness and required stitches and medical care. Neighbor Henry Ploen assisted, and Jens will be laid up for some time with a badly bruised and swollen head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauany
Jens Andersén
Jens
Henry Ploen
Children honor mother's 66th birthday at Drumm home
Twenty eight descendants arrived Sunday by autoes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Drumm on South 4th Street. They brought baskets and freezers of ice cream and spent the day in celebration of mother’s birthday.
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Adolph Drumm
So. 4Th Street
Dinner for soldiers served by Red Grass on July 4
Individuals or organizations who wish to donate or serve the dinner for soldiers and sailors on July 4 should contact Mrs D. N. Loose the committee chair at Once regarding menu price and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyz
Onge
D. N. Loose
Kennedy Denniston wedding announced in Madison New Jersey
Relatives announce the marriage of Gail Kennedy to Donald William Denniston at Madison New Jersey on Friday June 13. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Emma Sutherland Kennedy, former Magno Reta lady. Mr and Mrs G R Lee plan a three week trip by auto to Columbus Ohio Cleveland and Tolio visiting en route returning via Chicago for the Methodist Centenary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Kennedy
Donald Wm. Denniston
Madison
N. J
Emma Sutherland Kennedy
Magno- Reta
Columbus
Ohio
Tolia
Cleveland
Chicago
What Will Jackson Do On The Hard Roads Question
A local paper urges support for the good roads proposition in Jackson County. It argues farm tax limits, road value gains from paved routes, and cites other counties voting for hard surfaced roads. The editorial promotes progressive benefits and pledges further discussion before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jackson Coun ‘Ty
Jackson County
Sound the Jubilee Great WCTU Jubilee Drive
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union launches a million dollar Jubilee Drive to support child life protection, women’s safety in industry, prohibition loyalty, and Americanization efforts. Two hundred thousand dollars earmarked for Americanization. A tag day on Saturday June 28 supports national humanitarian uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
America
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Rome
WG. T. A
Lightning kills Bryant man under tree during storm
Frank Matthiesen aged 27 was struck and instantly killed about four o'clock Saturday afternoon June 14 while standing under a tree on the Otto Roenfeldt farm near Bryant during a thunderstorm. Roenfeldt and another man nearby witnessed the death but were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Frank Matthiesen
Otto Roenfeldt
Red Cross requests dresses for soldiers and sailors dinner
The Jackson County Red Cross requests dressing chits for the soldiers and sailors dinner on July 11. Mrs. Tone, chairman, should be notified immediately of donation quantity. A Sentinel mailing list offers a complete recipient list for Jackson County and neighboring townships in Clinton County.
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Red Cross
Jackson County
The
Mra. T. N. Tone
Sentinel
Bloomfeld
Brookfield
Sharon Tomnahips
Clinton County
All Eyes Centered on Friday July 4th Celebration
Citizens of Jackson County plan a large July 4th event honoring soldiers and sailors with a parade and program. The day features a 10 15 parade start, diverse musical and ceremonial contingents, and Red Cross delegations racing for prizes. Streets and delegations are assigned countywide to ensure orderly participation and tribute to veterans.
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Mayuoketa
Bunter Sill
Lexington
Valley Forge
Yorktown
John’ Kaler
Fair Ground
Horsebeck
Galaska
Hota
Guy
Jackson County
Dram Corps
Maquoketa
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Monmouth Two
West Summit Street
DeWitt Red Cross
W. Locust St
Elwood
Wheatland Man Learns a Ten Thousand Dollar Lesson
A Wheatland merchant was duped by four land sharks promising valuable dirt holdings. He traveled to Milwaukee to seal the deal and handed over $10,000, now awaiting his receipt as the swindlers run a classic shell game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohman
Wheatland
Milwaukee
Sehildlife
Free admission for July 4th event denied rumors
The office refutes claims that an admission will be charged at the grounds on July 4. It states admission is free and invites anyone with knowledge of the rumor to report it. the guilty party will face charges. The message warns the spreader will become a household name.
Returned Soldier Boy Marries After Camouflage Prank
A returning soldier, Will Rankin, used camouflage tricks during a gathering with friends, then slipped away to Savanna where he wed Harriet P. Hansen. Harriet, daughter of Mrs. C. Poffenberger, is well known in Savanna. Rankin, with his father N. J. Rankin, runs a plumbing business and will reside in Savanna.
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Will Rankin
Will
K. P's
Sabula
Viver Knights
Sivula
Savanna
Harriet P. Hansen
C. Poffen
Former Maquoketa Man Nearing Millionaire Goal
Fred Cravens, once a familiar figure in Maquoketa, now in Tulsa Oklahoma, runs an oil claim producing 500 to 700 barrels daily. The high quality oil sells for about 2.02 dollars per barrel, and Cravens is poised to join the millionaire class as long as the flow continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cravens
Mr. Cravens
Tulsa
Okla
Fred
Mrs Ava Littlefield Dead in Perry Iowa
Mrs Ava Littlefield formerly of Andrew and wife of the late Dr L L Littlefield died at her brother Frank Hunters home in Perry after an influenza illness and peritonitis. Survived by brother Frank Banter Perry sister Mrs Dennison Bellevue and two sons Floyd Des Moines and Ors who recently returned from service overseas. Funeral held in Andrew with interment in Andrew cemetery beside her husband.
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Perry
Ava Littlefield
Andrew
L. L Littlefield
Frank Hunter
Littlefield
Frank Banter
Dennison
Bellevue
Fioyd
Des Moines
Ors
Presbyterian Church
President Wilson Expected to Sail and Return This Week
In Washington it is expected President Wilson will sail home by Wednesday or Thursday, clear his desk, then present the peace treaty to the Senate. He will undertake a swing through the country to promote the treaty and the League of Nations covenant. Rankin the hustling plumber traveled to Davenport on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Popular Teacher Weds Quietly at Bride’s Mother’s Home
Mrs Dorothy Harrison, a longtime popular high school teacher, married Mr George Sidel of near Delmar in a small ceremony at 3:80 o clock on Monday evening. Pastor Dr J G Morgan led the service in the presence of close relatives. the couple then drove to their home amid well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB. Estey
West Marletreet
Dorothy Harrison
George Sidel
Near Delmar
J. G. Morgan
Congregational Church
Sean Delmar
Former Jackson Coin Here in Company's Interests
G. G. Blood, formerly of Emeline, now vice president and general manager of Plans Petroleum Company, Silver City, NM, arrived today to promote his firm’s interests. He cites Playas oil fields as promising and may persuade locals to buy shares in the project during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Blood
Emeline
Plans Petroleum Company
Af Silver
New Mexico
Hs Company
Bload
Playas
Tampico
United States
Hig Ad
Hin
Baldwin
Terrible Fergus Falls Tornado Kills, Wounds Many
A devastating tornado struck Fergus Falls Minnesota last Sunday afternoon leaving estimated seventy dead and about twice that number seriously hurt. Fifty bodies have been recovered while twenty more are believed trapped in ruins. The town’s main business street and many homes were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Fergus Falls
Minn
Dietrint
Businessmen Fill West Main With New Flag
Local businessmen replace a dilapidated flag on the flag pole and plan to raise the new banner on July 7. The move mirrors efforts by North Siders and East Side residents to keep a respectable flag flying and involve the community in the display.
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West Main
Yuin
Round Farm Sold to Wm McGian Near Fourth Ward School
Wm McGian of Lost Nation buys the M S Round farm a half mile south of the Fourth ward school Rouse. The 180 acre property features modern residence and farm buildings and sells for 318 dollars per acre. The Rounds will move to Wynkoop on September 1, while McGinns plan to move here then. Dr G Rasmussen and wife arrived this Saturday and will stay, the doctor having leased rooms in the Anderson Hock. Rasmussen recently returned from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McGian
Lost Naton
M.S. Round
Fourth Ward
Rouse
Round
Wynkoop
Harry C Blake Dies After Blood Poisoning Attack
Harry C Blake of Maquoketa Iowa succumbs Sunday afternoon after a bee sting complication led to blood poisoning. He was 29, married to Myrna Tsubman since 1913 with a daughter Harriet. Funeral at the Methodist Church Wednesday at 2:30 PM with burial in Hope Cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter, father George W. Blake, and brothers George F and Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Blake
M. E. Church
Garth
Harry Blake
Blake
Mary
Maquokets
Iowa
Zacming
Myrna ‘Tsubman
Wis
Harriet
Methodist Church
Harry
George W. Biske
George F
Fred
J. J. Ridder
Mb Hope Cemetery
Operation at Bellevue Hospital Reported Successful
A brief hospital bulletin states the Bellevue operation was very successful and the patient is rallying nicely. A note mentions the hospital in Moulton and an effort to accommodate a parent at the office, reflecting local health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Ton
Beth
Moulton
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Homer Frank
Miles Manis
D. Rankin
Rounds Farm
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