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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1921

Page

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A Pankow Named As Spragueville Bank Cashier

Spragueville Iowa bank reaction to the Rodskier shortage unfolds. West, the bank examiner, reopens the Farmers Savings Bank after a temporary closure caused by cashier Rodskier absconding with 9400 dollars. A. Pankow named cashier, praised for his banking experience and local reputation.

A. Pankow Spragueville Bank Farmers Savings Bank of Sragueville Bank Examiner Cedar Rapids A. B. Rodskier Rodskier New Orleans Central America West Artives Spragueville West Bank Association Probabl Preater C. A. Pankow Farmers National Bank of Austin, Jr McPankow

Expert Piano Tuner Belem to Visit Maquoketa Wednesday

Expert piano tuner Mr Belem of Schmidt Music Co Davenport will be in Maquoketa Wednesday evening to service instruments. Leave other inquiries with Mrs John Wants or at the office.

Belem Schmidt Music Co. Davenport Maquoketa John Wants

Death Summons Mrs Wm Elliott After Lingering Illness

After a long illness Mrs William Elliott died at her daughter’s home on Second Street in this city Saturday. She had lived with her daughter for four years and received constant care and kindness. Cassie McDoneald born Angelica New York June 26 1853 died February 26 1921 at her daughter Mrs Ed Harris Magoketa aged 67 years 8 months. She married William S Elliott December 28 1870. he died March 4 1906. Survived by Edith M Harris Makoketa Edward M Elliott Fresns California eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Short service at home Monday morning Rev Morgan officiating. Funeral at Snider Undertaking Parlor West Liberty Iowa Rev Schendelmayer conducting.

Elliott William Elliott Ed. Harris Tiges Cassie McDoneald Orrigan Childelia McDonald Angelica N. Y Magoketa Jug Wm. S. Elliott Orrie Edith M. Harris Maquoketa Edwardm. Elliott Fresns Calif Morgan Snider Undertaking Parlor West Liberty Schendelmayer Christian Church

Fortune Has Short Lived Dalton Bank Robber Boy

Ten year old William Dalton, a bank clerk, stole 772000 from Northern Trust Co in Blommington, Tl last Thursday. He was captured by Heyworth town marshal on Saturday after authorities widely publicized his picture in Chicago papers. Dalton cashed a 500 bond and some money was recovered. he described evading officers by car, on foot, and by train and bus.

William Dalton Northern Trust Co Blommington Heyworth Dalton Chicago

Popular Young Couple Wed in Chicago

Ruth Pfeifer of this city and Earl Grindrod of Delmar surprised friends by marrying in Chicago last week on February 21. The bride has worked as a bookkeeper at Doran Autos Company and the groom is a rising Delmar businessman with Grindead Bros. Garage. The Sentinel offers congratulations.

Ruth Pfeifer Earl Grindrod Delmar Chicago Doran Autos Company Grindead Bros Sentinel

Country Community Guild Elects New President and Plans Picnic

The Country Community Guild met February 23 with Mrs Amos Heide. Norma Brodersen resigned as president and Marco Walker was elected to fill the vacancy. The next meeting is March 9 at Mrs Scott Hill with a picnic dinner and a clothing drive for the Salvation Army.

Country Community Guild Amos Heide Norma Brodersen Marco Walker Scott Hill Rofl Salvation Arm

Wyoming Chilh Shot Man After Accidental Revolver Incident

A boy and another youth grabbed a 32 caliber revolver and a accidental discharge struck the nose and neck of the Grose boy. He is resting easy and expected to recover under medical care.

John Hunwartzen Wyoming Fred Close Grose Test Nation

A P City Mourns Death of Avy A P Kirby

Avy A P Kirby died at 2 50 this morning at his North Main Street home after long illness. The longtime resident’s passing shocked the community though funeral arrangements have not yet been set.

A. P. Kirby North Main Street Kirby Aome

Petit Jury Drawn for March Term 1921 in Jackson County

The Jackson County District Court Clerk convened a petit jury for the March 1921 term. A long list of residents from Maquoketa City Perry Township Union Township and surrounding areas is named as prospective jurors with numbers or notes indicating locality.

A. D Jackson County Towa Lan

Meeting of Ladies Aid Society at Corn Kegley Home

The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Corn Kegley last Wednesday afternoon with nineteen members present. A new member joined. They sewed aprons for an Easter sale and held a contest where Mrs. Kent's side scored 32 to 27 for Miss Dowden's side.

Ladies’ Aid Society Corn Kegley Tme Sam Propst Propst Dollie Hubbard

Married couple Alice Nims and Fulton McKinsey in Anamosa

Miss Alice Nims daughter of Co. L Nims east of Maquoketa and Fulton McKinsey youngest son of Mr and Mrs A C McKinsey were married Friday evening at the home of Rev E A Schlamann in Anamosa. Both are Maquoketa high school graduates with Clark County teachers and Iowa Electric Co employee respectively.

Anamosa Alice Nims Fulton McKinsey Anamoss E. A. Schlamann Maquoketa High School Iowa Electric Co

Winter in Sunflower State Sentiment From Mrs Baldwin

Mrs Louy Baldwin writes from Larnch Kansas dated February 22 1921 enclosing a 2 50 draft to renew the Jackson Sentinel for Maquoketa Iowa hoping friends learn how life is in the Sunflower State. She notes a fine winter and promising prospects for the wheat crop and mentions warm weather.

Sunflower State Kan Jackson Sentinel Maquoketa Sentinel Louy Baldwin

Locust Street Cottage Sold to Mrs McClellan

Mrs Samuel McClellan has purchased the Drummond cottage on East Locust Street just north of the high school grounds. The McClellans will occupy the home as soon as the present occupants Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson vacate.

Locust Street Samuel McClellan J. L. Drummond East Locust St

Prominent Toronto Resident Herbert Mowry Dies at 75

Prominent Mason and civic leader Herbert Mowry died February 21 in Toronto after moving to his new home weeks earlier. Born August 31 1865 in Liberty Township Clinton County he was a farmer and leader at Toronto Savings Hall and Toronto Creamery Co. He married Lena Pingel and leaves daughter Mrs Arnold Starling five brothers and his wife. Funeral services were held February 24 at the Toronto home and Massilan Union church with burial by the Masonic Consistory of Clinton.

Toronto Herbert Mowry Clark Sarah Mowry Clinton County Liberty Township Jesus Mowry Lena Pingel Wheatland Arnold Starling Oll Toronto Savings Hall Toronto Creamery Co Liberty Trinity Township Econsistory Clinton Temple Davenport Lost Nation Massilan Union Church D. F. Boomershine

Death Angel: Miss Emma A Hurlburt Dies at 64

Miss Emma A Hurlburt daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan L Hurlburt was born in Monkton Vermont September 3 1836 and died February 92 1921 aged 64 years 5 months and 19 days She lived in Wisconsin and Maquoketa before settling on a farm She joined the Methodist church in 1878 and was a faithful member The funeral was held at Smithson church with Rev Rildow officiating and burial at the cemetery She leaves a brother William a sister Mrs Cave and many relatives and friends The community extends sympathy to the bereaved.

Emma,a. Hurlbert Dan L. Hurlburt Monkton Vermont Wisconsin Maquoketa Methodist Church George W. Rogers Church Durers William Cave Oxford Junction Smithson Church R Rildow Methodist Monmouth

St Catherine's Guild to Host Supper at Decker Hotel

Guild Wil Serve Mesdames Frank Roth Everett Phillips John Ryan and Tressa Sprank will host St. Catherine's Guild supper in the dining room of the Decker Hotel Thursday March 3. All invited. Supper 25 cents. Miss Young from Palmer School of Penmanship Cedar Rapids visited local schools Friday and praised Miss Mary G. Haaleock's work.

Mesdames Frank Roth Everett Phillips John Ryan Tressa Sprank St. Catherine's Guild Decker Hohtel Young Palmer School of Cedar Rapids Mary G. Haa~ Leoek

Fire destroys southwest city home. mother and five children saved

A two story home in the southwest city was gutted by fire shortly after midnight. Mrs. Orteil and her five children woke to flames thanks to a sister staying there and escaped with only possessions lost. The blaze started likely from a defective chimney. The house owned by Charles Smith was partially insured and most household goods were destroyed, prompting charity appeals.

Orteil Southhwest Par Charles Smith H. Gale Buehner

Suspect Arraigned in Assault and Battery Case

R C G Callahan formerly residing near Sabula was arraigned on assault and battery charges brought by his sister in law Mrs Ott Leonard of Sabula. He pleaded not guilty and sought a continuance granted until next Wednesday, with County Attorney F E Thomas representing the state. Leonard accuses Callahan of choking her while she held her infant in a rocking chair.

R. CG. Callahan Sabula Ralston Ott Leonard C. L. Ely F. E. Thomas Mva Leonard

Odd Fellows Minstrel Draws Large Local Crowd

A Married Men of the Odd Fellows entertainment drew a packed hall and about seventy attendees were turned away. Performers included Charlie Sada Charlie Sanger Ernest Chamberlain Emore Anderson Henry Sanger Albert Harder Charlie Jaques Will Patterson and others with an ashly orchestra led by Charlie Van Gorter and Buster Henry. Thelma Harvington played piano while Clell Stoughton and Vera Dilley offered violin duets. The show ended with two social dances.

The Odd Fellows Charlie Sada Charlie Sanger Ernest Chamberlain Emore Anderson Henry Sanger Albert Harder Charlie Jaques Will Patterson Stanley Swaney Henry Schumann Frank Rieter Tom Nims John Romer Dick Nims Frank Papp Fred Bradley Shly Charlie van Gorter Buster Henry Thelma Harvington Little Clell Stoughton Vera Dilley

Ford Expert Takes Charge of Doran Motor Co. Repair Dept

RL. Filekinger of Chicago, after six years with Ford Motor Co as mechanic and foreman, has been secured by W. R. Doran of Baran Motor Co to oversee the repair department. He assumed duties this morning and will become a permanent resident as the plant gains expert supervision.

Ford Doran Motor Co Filekinger Chicago Ford Motor Company W. R. Doran Baran Motor Co Flickingyr Gard Doran

Phillip Reeder Dies After Illness in Spragueville

Phillip Reeder died Sunday morning February 25 at his Spragueville home after a two week illness. He leaves six children. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock at Springcrook Catholic Church.

Phillip Reeder Spragueville Springcrook Catholic Church

Congregational Church Sets Family Night This Wednesday

The Congregational church announces a Family Night program this Wednesday inviting all neighbors to attend. The event aims to bring the community together and share in a light community gathering.

Congregational Church

Second Step in Coming Chautauqua Taken Monday

At a Maquoketa meeting of guarantors a board of directors was named to guide a five day independent chautauqua planned for the last week in July. Talent selected includes the Rainbow Division band and the Schuberts with ten complete programs for two dollars, season tickets urged for all residents.

Maquoketa Whch Rainbow Division Schuberts Gonzales H. J. Stanck

Passes 60th Milestone Mrs FranksieNear

Mrs FranksieNear celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with a surprise party at her South Main Street home. About 40 friends attended an enjoyable afternoon with a cafeteria-style luncheon. Mrs McNear is in good health and well regarded by her guests.

franksieNear South Main Street McNear

Yeoman Tudee District to Tour Local Homestead Meeting

Yeoman Tudee district deputy Mr Lee Kroger and state manager will tour local homestead at the next regular meeting on March 15. The entertainment committee plans a pleasant evening and a class of twenty will take on obligations. Members are urged to attend and bring friends.

Lee Kroger Tudee Distri Ord

Farewell Party For Bentley Family Before Move

A neighbor gathering at the roundy home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Bentley bid them farewell as they prepare to move to Tington Ta leasing a state farm for the coming year. The evening included a fine cafeteria supper and best wishes for their new home.

Clifford Bentley Tington Mrs. Bender Phate

Fordson Power Farming Day Aims at Real Education for Farmers

A large agricultural event on Monday March 7 offers expert talks from leading farming equipment representatives. The day at the Armory runs from 10:00 A M with moving pictures, demonstrations of Fordson tractors and power farming gear, and local entertainment. The program features H A Malcolm M Rae C H Kingsley F A Johnson Lane ch as well as Ford Motor Co and Oliver Chilled Plow Works. Special exhibits of Fordson tractors will be on display at the business scene.

W. R. Doran Doran Motor Company Farmer Armory A. Malcolm Moving Des Moines Lanech Fordson M. F. French Ford Motor Co Chicago C. M. Beres Oliver Chilted South Bend Ind A. B. McLean, Jr Roderick Lean Mfy. Co Mansfield Ohio Pop” Foster American Seeding Machine Co Springfield Sulesrocm

Baldwin Residents Attend West Sere Picnic and Idaho Trip

Baldwin residents describe a trip from California to Boise Idaho on a Monday in February stopping at Furlesk to visit Jackson County friends. The Iowa Picnic at Lincoln Park Los Angeles drew forty thousand attendees with Mas quakets present and a copy of yesterday’s Los account.

Sentinel North Tenth St Boise Linho California Idaho Furlesk Jackson County Iowa Lincoln Park Los Angeles Los W. S. Chase Baldwin

Lawmakers Enter Ten Day Recess From Assembly

Legislators take a ten day recess from the General Assembly, with members returning on March 7. The article notes members packing up desks and heading home for the break as sessions pause.

General Assembly Bes Meiners

Unclear Patient Status At Iowa City Hospital

Reports from Iowa City hospital indicate a patient in very weak condition with slim hopes for recovery. A. W. Sekat of the SATIN Opersat University was noted among observers, with uncertain details surrounding the case.

Iowa City Viewejeck A. W. Sekat Satin University Hospital Sichoury

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