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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
5
A wartime camp Mead diary recounts travel from Maquoketa to Washington via Davenport and St. Louis, noting oil fields, mountains, Potomac scenery, and camp life at Camp Mead near Washington. The Bell System notes that 12,601,935 telephones were connected nationwide, about two thirds of world total.
Special session Monday night March 7 elected officers for the year: Foreman Stewart Rogers, First Assistant Roy Burrows, Second Assistant Louie Dubert, Secretary Chiff Pierce, Treasurer Geo Harding, Trustees Bird Crane John McCombs and Nelson Hutchins. Remarks about Camp Mead facilities, transport, pricing, and services in Baltimore Washington Annapolis area. Albert Rosenberg notes March events and Legion donation.
A New appointment postmaster wc amessayd ve Bele levne has just received his appointment as local director of Uncle Sam's New Dollar A Week Club, described as the most universal organization in the United States. The club promotes saving through Treasury Savings securities in $1 and $28 denominations, with $52,000,000 of new capital this year. A million members saving systematically can create this capital from current earnings, a concept noted by the Bellevue Herald.
A pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank L Buehner two miles east of Tron Bull last Tuesday when their daughter Miss M Beatrice wed Marshall R Lindemier The ceremony at eight oclock featured a double ring and was read by Rev Edward A Lang of the Methodist Episcopal church Mequo ketal Nearly two hundred friends gathered for the social portion and gifts were numerous The bride educated in Jackson county and at the State Teacher's College Cedar Falls has taught in the county The groom is a farmhand who now lives on the C G Woods farm near Maquoketa
Edwin F Frost G C who has served as Chirapractor in Bellevue for four years buys Myrtle Longs Maquoketa office fixtures and practice and will assume charge midmonth He plans to move his family after the school term ends Residents in Bellevue express warm wishes and regret at their departure per the Bellevue Herald.
Members are requested to attend the Yeoman Lodge on March 15. Mr Kroger assistant district manager reports a class of 20 ready to take obligations. LL Fleming district manager Davenport will be present. Refreshments served at the close. All members should be present.
The Auxiliary will serve a supper from 5 o’clock until finished on Tuesday evening March 75 at the Legion rooms above Banghart's Clothing Store. A fond supper priced at 5 dollars.
Premiums totaling over 47000 dollars will be offered at the 1921 Town State Fair from August 24 to September 2. Des Moines secretary R. Corey reports premium lists nearly complete and urges entries. Officials claim the 1921 fair will be the greatest in the country, with Iowa's exposition already supreme in livestock and agriculture.
Lloyd Smola, third son of John and Mary Smola, born July 6 1902 near Monmouth, died March 6 1921 in Montana after a tuberculosis illness. Survived by his mother and several brothers, including Clifford who died last April. Body brought home to Monmouth, funeral at MOE church at 10 a. m. Rev DL F Boomershine officiating. burial in Monmouth cemetery.
Ti. F. Peppers of the Federal Board for Vocational Education visits the American Legion Club to interview disabled veterans from the late war. The board aims to educate or train them for suitable occupations to overcome disability and support dependents. Veterans on government compensation are urged to meet him. those who cannot should contact Wm. Rankin or the Federal Board in Cedar Rapids. Peppers will stay over today.
The Elwood N C Club gathered at the Schesspers home for a social Friday night with a late supper. The next meeting is planned for March 18 at Mr and Mrs Harold Hayes home. Clare Ralston son of Gus Ralston returned home after over seven years in the U S Army with service in China and Russia. he recounts hardships, including experiences in Viadista, Russia. Dr D N Lasse will be at his office. March 16 marks a beer honorably discharged five Wednesday. Land 722 remains home to stay.
Daily Jottings records a string of social events across Friday through Wednesday with hosting duties by Mrs. George Blake, Mrs. Glaude Harrington, Mrs. Peter Prahm and others. Attendees include local families and Sunday school groups, with birthdays celebrated for ten guests and multiple dinners and teas at homes around town. The week mentions sermons by Pastor Morgan, inaugural references, and residents moving or leasing homes in Maquoketa and Davenport area.
Thomas J Hayes died at his daughter's home on South Main Street after a long illness. He served over forty years as a railroad agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. A Civil War veteran and member of A W Crips Post, he was highly honored in the community. Funeral plans were not announced at press time.
Farly Bullerdick, longtime resident of Bellevue area, died at his home south of Bellevue Washington on Saturday after months of illness caused by dropsy of the heart. Born March 5 1836 in Osnabruck Germany he came to America in 1852 reaching St Louis then Galena Illinois before settling in Jackson County. He worked as farmer ferryman and thresherman for 38 years and served as township treasurer 17 years. Funeral services were held at his home and conducted by Rev Leonard Spooner. burial followed at Belview Lutheran cemetery.
Loving F. Blanchard was born in Stockholm New York January 31 year to Ms and Calvin Blanchard. She moved to Maquaketa and vicinity in 1868 and married Charles D. Crane December 17 1871. They had one son N. P. Crane of Koenig Cole. Known for hospitality and motherly kindness she gained many friends. She died Tuesday morning at 4 40 after a period of ill health. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from church with Rev Morgan officiating. Interment Mt. Hoge cemetery.
The Maquoketa community eyes March 28 for a municipal election with two tickets named. The People's ticket pushes Doctor Swift as a progressive candidate, advocating clean, economic administration. Supporters emphasize tax prudence, city services, and updated city facilities while noting fiscal challenges and the need for competent city employees.
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