Grace Ely-Martin Obituary in Maquoketa
Grace Arline Ely-Martin eldest child of Mr and Mrs B D Ely of Maquoketa Iowa, born June 3 1884, died March 6 after months of illness. She taught ten years as First Ward principal, married J A Martin October 27 1919, mother to a daughter who died in infancy, member of St Mark Episcopal church. Survived by husband mother and siblings. funeral at B D Ely home, Rev Arthur Lewis officiated. interment at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Grace Arline Ely-Martin
B. D. Ely
Cit
Maquokets
Our City
Maquoketa
First Ward
J. A. Martin
Jds Mac
Mather
Ottawa
Ilinois
St. Marke Episcopal Church
Fal Martin
B.D. Ely
Clarence L. Claude
Deloss
Gordon
Howard Myatt
Elwood
Kathleen
Washington, D.C
Arthur Mt Lewis
Oskaloosa
Mt Hope Cemetery
Obituary Mamie Petersen of Maquoketa Dies at 29
Mamie Christina Petersen daughter of Nicholas and Mrs Petersen born Welton Town Jan 20 1891 lived near Delmar Buckie church Maquoketa then Smithtown Lost Nation and Maquoketa married Henry Busch in 1911 had son Lawrence died of pneumonia March 3 1921 aged 29 years 1 month 11 days survived by her mother brother John Petersen and an orphaned son funeral March 6 at home west of Maquoketa conducted by Rev D F Boomershine with burial in Buckhorn cemetery.
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Mamie Christina Petersen
Nicholas Petersen
Welton
Town
Delmar
Buckie Church
Maquakets
Buckhorn Reformed Church
Henry Busch
Lawrence
Smithtown
Lost Nation
Albert Sieben
Maquoketa
Jesus
John
John Petersen
South of Nashville
Frank Wilson
James Campbell
D. F. Boomershine
Burish
Buckhorn
Uetery
Honor Newly Weds At Home Of Mr And Mrs Wurster
A Wednesday evening gathering at one mile east of the city honored newly married Mr. and Mrs. Wurster who just returned from their honeymoon. The unsteady crowd enjoyed dancing with a Brunswick phonograph and piano, and Clarence Miller of Nebraska called several square dances for lively participation.
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and Airs
Will Wurster
Wurster
Jusie
Clarence Miller
Nebraska
Art
First baby born to Downer couple near Baldwin
Mr and Mrs Claude Downer rejoice at the arrival of their firstborn baby son weighing 8 pounds on Saturday March 6 1920 Mrs A Porter announces the arrival of an S pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs J W Porter of San Francisco Calif born Sunday Feb 29 Porter is the son of Mr and Mrs A Porter of this city Dorothy Ketchum a little girl from Anamosa was seriously injured last week after being struck by a car on a street in that city one ear severed head and face bruised and the car passed over her body the accident was a miracle that she survived
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Claude Downer
Baldwin
A. Porter
J. W. Porter
San Francisco
Calif
Bir
Porter
Dorothy Ketchum
Anamosa
Netle
Sign Posts Along the 1920 Auto Tra
The article urges caution on growing auto traffic and speed as new cars flood roads. It warns drivers to exercise sound judgement, obey laws, and avoid speeding while acknowledging dangers like reckless alcohol use and the need for signposted discipline on shared roadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amertca
Aged Lady Answers Summons at Buchner Chapel
Mrs. Joel Black a former Maquoketa resident died at Rebekah Home Mason City at age about 63 survived by son Will Colfax Iowa and two granddaughters Mrs J D Conover Dalton Nebraska and Mrs Ralph Phillips of this city funeral Thursday at 2:00 pm at Buchner chapel Rebekahs to attend in a body.
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Joel Black
Maquoketa
Rebekah
Mason City
Dalton
Nebr
Ralph Phillips
Buchner Chapel
Rebekahs
Preston Times Reports Ford Station Opening Plans
Maquoketa based Preston Ford dealer Ford Station for Preston Thevera Auto Company of Maquoketa plans to open a Preston service garage. Mr Doran visited yesterday with William Cornish to oversee the local operation. They expect two additional announcements next week.
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Thevera Auto Company
Maquoketa
Ford
Preston
Doran
Simes
William Cornish
Doran Co
Preston Times
Tree collapse injures farmer and doctor at Union Center
A large tree fell on a farmer while he sat under it at Union Center this morning, injuring Dr F Johnson who arrived to assist and found multiple rib fractures with internal injuries likely. The county auditor E Hines was named secretary of the Board of Convocation with a 3000 dollar salary. The American Legion plans a St Patrick's Eve vigil at the Olympic on March 17 with Henry's Orchestra providing music.
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Union Center
F. ¥. Johnson
Hines
Jones
Hass
Convo
American Legion
St. Patrick’s
Henry
Considerable Interest Show in Maquoketa School Election
Unusual interest marked the Maquoketa Independent district school election with 214 ballots cast and 310 unspoiled. Carson Jr won treasurer with 196 votes to John’s 114, while C. H. Anderson was reelected director with 245 votes and G. Wing won the second seat with Eli votes. The nine‑month school year was adopted and $15 yearly to publishers was approved.
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Rank Carson Jr
John
Blessing
Carson
Joh
Frank
Maquoketa
C. H. Anderson
G. & Wing
Eli
World Auto Factory Dominates Global Car Exports
J Walter Drake cites US car and truck exports totaling 63 million dollars in 1918 with nine months of the year showing over 50 percent rise projected to exceed 100 million. He notes American makers set standards in mass production and export, while European rivals increasingly imitate.
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J. 8
United States
Iceland
Foroe Island
J. Walter Drake
National Autonnobile Chamber of Commerce
Hupp Alator Coar Corporation
Mr. Drake
Pessent
Thoau
Firemen Battle Chimney Fire At Patridge Home
Firemen responded to a late Sunday chimney fire at the Louis Patridge residence in the Third Ward. Flames scorched nearby chimney areas but caused limited damage to the home as crews worked to prevent spread. No injuries reported. residents advised to check heating units and flues.
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Louis Patridge
H. Gary Buckner
Local town raises funds for community house
The town of Cistence raises twenty thousand dollars to build a combined commeny house and OFLA house with support from the American Legion Boys. The text mentions a paper shortage and a call to action, reflecting local urgency and community effort.
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Cistence
Erectine & Commeny House
Ofla House
American Legion
Hog Cholera Inspectors Probe Peters Bros Herd in Iowa
Dr. Roach and Dr. Manger, inspectors from Cedar Rapids, diagnose hog cholera in Peters Bros hogs at Vs Buren Two. They warn hog raisers that flu like symptoms increase cholera risk and urge vaccination promptly to curb spread under state law.
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FL. Roach
Preston
G. B. Manger
U.S
Jackson
Peters Bros
Buren
Cedar Rapids
Messrs. Peters
Maquoketa Notes From 1880s March and Local Commerce
Forty years ago in March 1880 local items include Wm Burleson purchasing justice blanks, Q B Fitzgerald traveling to Pennsylvania, Chicago Clothing House selling all wool spring suits at $9, and plans for telephones and new town offices. Reports cover road improvements, hotel and business reconstruction, grocery and meat markets, farm labor scarcity, Nim’s piums sales, packing house prospects, and a Quaker City trip. The notes reflect town business, agriculture and community life in Maquoketa.
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Wm. Burleson
J. P
Justice's
Q. B
Fitzgerald
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Andrew
Maquoketa
Midland
S. W. Hazerd
Belk & Dickinson
Decker House
Eobe Woley
Ty Leonard Decker
L. J. Hawes
Agdland
A. Hamley
James
Nath
Mississippi
Omasa Nims
Des Moines Public School Pay Scales and Local Industry Update
The text notes Mill operations like Howripe and woolen mills shifting toward a business outlook. Des Moines pays teachers with specific monthly salaries for different experience levels. Housing is plentiful but rents lag behind living costs. Local clerks hire Miss Kate Flint while others retain staff. Garver Bros. sold 115 head of steers for 9200 to Jane Great of Marion. Palo Alto land appraisers named.
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Missouri Slope
Des Moines
Texis
J. E. Squiers
Kate Flint
Spencer
J Knittile
Ida Weeman
Garver Bros
Jane
Great
Marion
Carmahan
James Dunne
Palo Alto
Cent Fare for Iowa September 15th
The Iowa two cent railroad passenger fare law set to take effect September 15 unless blocked by Superintendent Jee. Railway commissioner Lewis says towns stand by the provisions awaiting operative status. The fare cut should boost travel into central towns and likely double traffic despite lower revenue per fare.
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Jee
Iowa
Ieischr M. Lewis
Towans
Tragic Sabula accident claims Dagny Johnson at four
Dagny Johnson, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson of Sabula, died after falling into a boiling cotter pot. She was born May 24 1915 and died March 2 at 3340 p T. She is survived by her mother, father and three brothers Carl, Axel and Harry. The Sabula Gazette report notes the kismet accident and subsequent efforts to save her. The Gristam store moves to a new building in the Tishman complex as Friesy prepares a grand opening.
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Sabula
Litte Dagny Johnson
Sabula Gazette
Dagny Johnson
Ed Johnson
Carl
Axel
Harry
Removing the Cause of Armenian Suffering
A historical letter praises Armenian relief societies in the United States and abroad for aiding persecuted Armenians and Syrians. It argues funds should go toward ending oppression rather than merely charity, urging de facto removal of the Turkish regime to allow self-sufficiency and governance.
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United States
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Thankless Public Service and the Shrinking Pool of Seekers
A historical note laments shrinking public service interest as well paid positions attract more applicants. It argues officials and council members face constant criticism, with rising incentives needed to attract candidates. The piece reflects civic fatigue and calls for recognition of service.
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Glaad
Publc
Andress
Little Max Banks Dies After Brief Illness
Eight month old Max Ralph Banks son of Meo and Mrs Archie E Banks of Delmar died Tuesday morning after a short illness with pleuro pneumonia. Private funeral services will be held this afternoon. Clyde Wing leaves Wednesday for Kirkcaldy Alberta Canada to manage a 2040 acre farm for Rev J J Kidder. Mrs Wing and baby daughter will follow in March or early April. Lee Vanish appointed county auditor of Jones county after E J Hines resigned from the state board of control.
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Max Ralph
Meo
Archie E. Banks
Delmar
Pieuro
Clyde PL Wing
Kirkcaldy
Alberta
Cannada
J.J. Kidder
Witg
Lee Vanish
Jones County
E. J. Hines
State Board of Control
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Grace Ely-Martin
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Death
Hannah J. Bale
Streveport
Peters’ Bros
Jol
Apeie Acer
Maquoxets
T. K. Nickerson
Pin Hook
Grstam
Tishman
Grent
Thei Prand
Friesy
Ieze
Nata
Feip
Armenia
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