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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
4
Jackson County Fair is set for major improvements and bigger free attractions this fall. Extensive upgrades to the grandstand and quarter stretch will expand exhibit space as concourses fill early and concessions intake soars. Displayers are urged to reserve space now to ensure a spot on the grounds this season.
Benjamin Franklin Hoover drowned while boating with eight companions on Lake Ver Milli. The boat sprang a leak, sank quickly, and Hoover, though an accomplished swimmer, disappeared as cramps struck. He was recovered after about 15 minutes. Born 1900 in Andrew, Ta. He served in World War I, married Florence Bernice Benjamin in 1938, leaving a wife and baby, parents, siblings, and many friends. Funeral with full military honors held at home, Rev. J. T. Kneen presiding, American Legion involved.
Two people were injured when the auto they rode overturned and plunged down a 15 foot embankment on the detour road to Lincoln highway east of Fulton. Miss Frances McCatte, 26, of Dewitt, suffered a compound skull fracture. Jean Hansen, 9, son of Mrs. Thomas Hansen Jr. of Clinton, was cut badly on his right leg. Other notes mention H R Miller visiting Davenport, Kodak prints at Hamley Studio, Mrs. Clara Lomask traveling to Chicago, and W G Masters vacationing in Denver.
The Sentinel notes the return of American Savings Bank to advertising and anticipates two more banks joining. It cites benefits to city progress and newspaper readers, praising banks for backing local papers after years of reduced ad spending and urging continued collaboration to improve impressions of Maquette town.
Five year old Paul Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Samuelson, was killed Friday afternoon when a pickup truck ran over him after he fell from a riding track. He had visited his grandfather Frank Mitchell, with his mother Laura Mitchell. Survived by parents and siblings, funeral held in Ax Tell Nebraska with Imogene and Pierce Mitchell attending.
J. E. Thomas of Maquoketa was elected secretary and treasurer of the Town County Attorneys Association at its Waterloo convention last week. Thomas serves as Jackson County Attorney and is regarded as a rising young lawyer in Maquoketa. Nearby items note several residents’ travel, funerals, family visits, and a major Dubuque parade. readers are advised to read the ads in this issue.
Davenport authorities plan a city wide dragnet after a third arrest in three days as four men face grand jury charges for attempting to bring liquor into Davenport. Chief Boettcher and officials vow full enforcement of federal and state laws to stop bootlegging and smash the organized smugglers.
Old friends James L Hil and his wife from Salem Mass arrived Saturday for a short visit with Hon J W Ellis. At Dr Mongars request he preached at the Congregational church. Dr Hil, born in Town, educated at Grinnell College, long pastorates in Massachusetts, now a writer. His father was in the Town Band and helped found an Iowa College. both brothers sit on the Board of Directors. They hope to secure the Ellis collection for the College City and plan further visits and work.
The article describes preparations for a Fourth of July celebration in Maquoketa with trenches nearly dug and large ammunition magazines built as part of a mocked war parade. It highlights committee rivalry for department demonstrations, a daylong program including a morning ball game, a grand parade after dinner, and a sham battle in the evening featuring the capture of the slacker Bergdoll. The Woman's Auxiliary will serve lunches and beverages on the grounds, promising a lively, wholesome community event.
Announcement by Commander E N Lampe says the annual reunion of Jackson County old veterans and societies will be at Bellevue on Wednesday and Thursday August 17 and 18. The event aims to be the county’s biggest, with World War veterans helping Civil War survivors, featuring notable speakers and free entertainments. Local social notes mention visitors and picnics around Maquoketa and nearby towns.
There will be work on the Fellow craft Degree Thursday evening and all members are urged to be present. J. G. Jensen, W. O. Mrs. R. I. McFarland of Eldora and Mrs. Lestie are visitors at the home of Mrs. I. Cook. Mrs. Albert Parvert travels to Dubuque Tuesday then to Savannah to visit her parents.
Two children around the same age were injured in separate bread making incidents at about 7:45 pm Monday. Helen Dalton, daughter of Will Dalton, was struck in the eye by a bone hurled by her brother, while Detlef Harksen, son of Peter Harksen, suffered a severe eye burn from a firecracker exploding near his eye. Both homes are three miles apart. Doctors expect healing without serious consequences. This marks the year's first firecracker injury reported by Preston Times.
A man identified as Peter Lang formerly of Davenport was struck by a passenger near Gordon's Ferry last week Monday morning. He died at Moulton hospital after efforts to save him failed. A coroner's inquest ruled accidental death. Lang, about 45, had letters noting origins from Alsace Lorraine and ties in this country. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
The Commercial Club excursion to Ulintent aboard the Majestic was delayed by fog, keeping the 9:30 departure from Bellevue and causing about six hundred planned travelers to cancel and receive refunds. The Majestic had a prior trip from LaCrosse and blamed the delay on fog per contract.
Harry Ginsen and Anns Anta Siegel of near Maqueketa were married at the U P parsonage Tuesday by Rev. W H Anderson. Both are prominent in their home community and will reside on a farm near Andrew.
A fifth fire caused heavy smoke at the Bowman soap factory on West Platt Street Friday forenoon, bringing the department in a brief call. Firemen later gave their truck a wash, while residents caution others to be safe.
Mary Mathews eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Martens born March 26 1904 in Crawford County Iowa moved with family to Clinton County in 1915 on the Matt Snoddy farm nine miles southwest of Maquoketa She was educated in Oak Valleys district and died after stomach illness and unsuccessful operation on June 23 at 3 15 PM Funeral held June 25 at their home with Rev D F Boomershine officiating Burial in Correll cemetery many relatives from nearby towns attended Flowers were sent by friends and the service included singing by Mrs Hugo Smaack and Miss Hazel Kendall The graveside rites were conducted on the family lot 11 miles SW of Maquoketa with numerous relatives listed as present
A Ford belonging to Fred Otten driven by Miss Lottie Ros siter with Fred and Miss Net Crane of Center Junction rolled on the valley road north of the Matt Cain Farm after hitting dust. The crash left Crane with a deep head cut but no serious injuries. the car sustained heavy damage including a broken right front wheel, shattered windshield and steering wheel.
Samuel Gompers wins reelection as president of the American Federation of Labor against John L. Lewis in a split campaign. Delegations from miners and other unions show mixed support with Lewis trailing by a heavy margin and some groups backing Gompers. The final tally records Gompers ahead of Lewis with a decisive margin as party observers note intra union divides. Local social notices mention Mabel Bailey and Florence Budde visiting friends, and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
A fragmented clipping argues idleness sparks crime, noting convicts rising in Anamorh and other areas amid wage issues. It mentions arrests last week at Anatiosa, with three suspects charged and two persons, Mrs Davenport and her granddaughter, connected to local residence changes involving Ms am and FS Bang Mex Ernest Riggs.
A local election at Preston drew voters from the country and town with 234 country ballots and 192 town ballots counted, the country voting 176 to 58 against, while the town supported 202 to 87. Final totals showed a defeat for the consolidation proposal.
The ceremony took place at 1 30 Thursday afternoon at a Davenport home with Rev J C Williams officiating. Miss Keien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G L Lube Ia, wed Arthur Gruenwald, son of Henry Gruenwald of Maquoketa, both aided by family. The couple, now in Chicago, plan to finish Gruenwalds law studies while Mrs Gruenwald taught in Des Moines last year. The groom is a high school graduate who lived with relatives in Nashville during childhood. the honeymoon followed a festive wedding of his brother Emil Gruenwald and Miss Viola h near Nashville. They spent time in Maquoketa with the parents before departing for Chicago.
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