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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1921

Page

4

Funeral of Thomas Hayes Brings Many Friends Together

The funeral for Thomas Hayes was held Sunday at 3:30 pm from the Ryan home with Rev. W. M. Pu re of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Hayes born March 1 1841 in Huntington PA came to Stephenson county IL in 1852 and served 46th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. He worked 42 years as a railroad agent and operator in Maquoketa Thompson and nearby towns, leaving two daughters and several relatives. He was honored by railroad officials who attended the service and the interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery amid military honors by local American Legion members.

T. di Hayes Geo. Ryan Ryan W. M. Puree St. Mark's Episcopal Church Mr. Hayes Huntington Blair County Peransylvania Stephenson County Co. M Rocky Island Lydia Ann Young Elkhorn Wis Hayes Be Init Burlington Thompson, Til Maquoketa C. M. & St. Paul Railroad Company W. €. Brown New York Central Hays Elmer Ely Chicago George Ryan R. C. Ryan Omaha John B Des Moines Mary Darkage Cincinnati Marshall Cedar Rapids AL Turner Marien C. L. Sherwood Poss C. Hoyt Decessod Agi Bk Qu J.B. Hays Tes Beatres Tom Ris Cezar Tangida Mt. Hope Wegner

Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Werner Farm

Friends gathered at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Chris Werner to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The inclement weather did not dampen the spirits as the party continued with merriment and cheer through the hours.

Tesrite Chris Werner

Dr Johnson Buys Residence on Poel Peet Street

Dr Johnson has purchased the David residence on Poel Peet Street. The home is described as a new, modern house with pleasant grounds and a Yorated setting. The article notes the couple, Dr and Mrs Johnson, and hints at the year to come.

Dr. Johnson Tr FL Johnson David Poelpeet Street Mrs.y

Birth and death notice for Bettie Nims from Maquoketa

Otay Miss Bettie Nims was born in Ball ton Warren county New York in 1888 August 24. At 16 she moved to Iowa and lived near Maquoketa. The last seven years she stayed with her niece Nora French in Maquoketa where she died March 12 1921 at 82. She was known as Bettie for her unselfish service and sunny deeds. Funeral was at Buchner's parlors Monday March 1 with Rev L J Brough officiating. Interment in Bridgeport cemetery.

Bettie Nims Balton Warren County N.Y Iowa Maquoketa Nora French Coine Bettie

Revival Meetings Provoke Strong Attendance Next Week

Sante 25 and 20 others who came forward for reconsecration boosted the revival service. The schedule lists Rev. L. F. Braugh preaching Monday on The Gospel of Peace and Glory, Tuesday Making Excuses, Wednesday How Did You Get Your Divorce, Thursday The Sleeping Sickness, and Friday Rev. Brough presenting What the Bible Teaches About Baptist.

L. FE. Braugh Brough

Wedding Unites Estella Anderson and Gil bert Iz at Baptist Church

A March wedding solemnized Thursday March 10 at 4 pm in a Baptist church with Rev L Elin Brough officiating. Estella Blanche Anderson of Maquoketa joined in matrimony to Mr Gil bert Iz a representative of Interstate Chemical Co of Detroit Michigan. The couple will reside in Thetrot.

Baptist Church L. Elin Brough Estella Blanche Anderson Maquoketa Hatimony Dithert Detroit Mick Silas Barkley Gilbert Iz Interstate Chemical Co Tetreit Mich Napps Thetrot

Amencar Legion and Woman's Auxiliary Entertainment Ad

A two column eight inch display advertisement promotes next Thursday evening’s entertainment by the Amencar Legion and Woman's Auxiliary. Proceeds aid both groups as Mrs. W J Fischer of Anamosa visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fleming over the weekend.

Amencar Legion and Woman's Auxiliary W. J. Fischer Anamosa pMr Ana Me MT. Fleming

American Reasons For Front Page Harding Display

The newspaper defends featuring Warren G. Harding on the front page last Tuesday, asserting he is the president and belongs to Americans all, regardless of party. It rejects partisan mudslinging while praising democracy and cooperation with the administration.

Warren G. Harding Harding United States Ma Harding Bix Wilson Monley The Sentinel

Death Claims Child After Illness Near Baldwin

Clarence Welch three year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Welch died Sunday from pneumonia and infantile paralysis. He lived two miles north of Baldwin. Funeral from home Wednesday morning with burial at Buckhorn Cemetery.

Clarence Fred Welch Baldwin Buckhorn

Legion Meeting Gains Pool Table at Banghart Store

The Legion held a meeting last Wednesday in their rooms over the Banghart store and announced the group now enjoys a complete pool table setup donated by LT. Mortenson. A follow up meeting is planned this Wednesday evening. members are urged to attend and pay dues.

Legion Banghart Mortenson

Hospital operation at City Memorial successful after surgery

Mrs. Tom Bates submitted to a serious operation at City Memorial hospital. Tr. RR. Toth assisted by Tr. R. W. Pence of Minot, North Dakota performed the operation. The patient rallied nicely and friends hope for a steady complete recovery. Paul Round departs tomorrow for Portland Oregon where he has secured a position in a garage.

The City Memorial Hospital Tom Bates RR. Toth R. W. Pence Minott, N. Dak Barnes Paul Round Tomormw Portland Oregon

Dr Swift Heads Municipal Ticket In Local Caucus

Dr FL Swift led the People’s Municipal ticket at a caucus for municipal nominees to be voted on March 28. The meeting elected officers and approved candidates for mayor, treasurer, assessor, and aldermen from wards one to four and at large, with Swift appearing likely to head the ticket.

Dr. FL Swift People's Municipal Ticket John Dunlap F.C. Young E. 4. Swifth E. G McArthur G. L. Mitchell Mr. Swift G. L. Mitchell Will Ross E. A. Barnes Wat Omer Henry Will

Charlotte Man Slashes His Throat in Home Incident

Mike Petersen a Charlotte Iowa butcher slashed his throat with a knife at his home last Friday. He fled through a window pursued by family members and was captured. He was taken to Jane Lamb hospital where guards prevent further self harm. Doctors hope for recovery and stabilization amid alleged mental illness.

Mike Petersen Charlotte Jane Lamb Hospital

Chiropractor James F McGinnis Returns to Maquoketa Office

Santa Barbara California March 11 2 Jackson Sentinel announces James F McGinnis DS and Mrs McGinnis and Miss Leola will return to Maquoketa to open an office for chiropractic practice. They report a fine California winter and aim to resume practice with location details to follow in next issue.

Santa Barham Calif Jackson Sentinel Eduor Maquoketa California James F, McGinnis

Team of Court Opens March 22nd With Many New Gases

The spring term of du will convene next Tuesday with Judge A. J. House on the bench featuring many new cases of unusual interest. The petit jury will be called on March 29. New cases include Frank Sthelek vs Joan Powlishta on a note, various equity actions, guardianships, and a wide array of law suits.

A. J. House Frank Sthelek Joan Powlishta L Msgruder Anl C. L. Ely Plaintif Farr & Thomas State of Laws Goldie’ Warner Edward Ruger Basterby BE. Thames J.B. Kurt John Thiesen Equity W. B. Palmer F. H. Schwirtz Bauman, Heide & Teenis Eva’ Bentley M. J. Hoffman Fred Massey Farr & Phoras Karl Ring C. H. Silver Holm Farr &Thom Law Belle Baker Elwyn Baker Jerremiah F. Coakley Mary J. Coakley W. L. Keck Ristine Geo. Payne—Law Ely & Gregory Charles F. Godfrey Leona x Godfrey Farr P. Riter A. Z. Hannon Ceck Joseph Thomas John Katt—Law F. H. Seawirtz J. C. Campbell Louisa Hanmmerand Emet C. Hammeraid—Law promis+ sorg nore F. A. Schwirts

Sheriff Bray of Jones County Shoots Self in Head

Sheriff Willis Bray of Jones County and resident of Anamosa is in critical condition after shooting himself in the head with a 38 calibre revolver. He reportedly suffered a nervous breakdown due to office stress and prior injuries and is comatose with the prognosis guarded as doctors operate to remove fragments of the bullet.

W. Bray Jones Co Willis Bray Jones County Anamosa Bry Oee Bray

Grant Printing Co New Building Under Way on South Main

The Grant Printing Co plans a brick and white stone plant on South Main, 48 by 60 feet, with modern interior, for catalog work and general printing. Contractors Haas & Sellers oversee a project hoped to be ready by August first, with business premises to follow.

Grant Printing Co South Main Street Hurst Hotel Grant

State Will Ask Death Penalty for Slayer Le Reau

A March term grand jury in Indiana returns an indictment against George Le Reau for first degree murder in the Daly case. Le Reau, who initially refused counsel, now faces trial with the state seeking the death penalty. The charges allege he struck Miss Constance Laney with a shaker bar at the Daly home, where she was visiting. Le Reau claims to defend himself, and the court schedules the next steps for Wednesday March 15.

Dubuque George le Reau Graud J. Sint Neer le Reau Jeter Daly Constance Laney le Beau le Beauie

Four Year Term for County Heads Advocated

County Auditor Joseph Wagner of Scott County, chairman of the county officials associations legislative committee, returned from Des Moines confident that a bill fixing county official terms to four years will pass this session. He noted the measure was introduced previously and defeated, and that no bills raising terms are being introduced this year.

Joseph Wagner Scott County Tes Moines

Wheatland Suffers Two Fires Hit Riederel Home and Barn

A Wheatland home on Riederel Street burned Friday night, believed to have started in a summer kitchen, forcing six occupants to escape with no injuries. A separate Saturday fire struck Fred Witte’s big barn and cattle shed, struck by lightning, with both structures partly insured.

Riederel Wheatland Big Bern Fred Witte H. Gaia Buchser

The Burglar and Sis Who Pass at High School

An evening of humorous farces titled The Burglar and Sis Who Pass While The Sont is Boil will be staged Friday eve March 18 at the high school. Instructor Migs Barnett presents the program with admission prices of 2h and 3a, proceeds to defray season expenses.

Migs Barnett

W. O. T. U. Note Honors Lillian M. Stevens Birthday

The crecial Union Stenal program held at Unity Hall honored Lillian M. Stevens founder of the Union. Mrs Maskrey led efforts to organize the event and urged members to subscribe to the paper, praising her tireless work.

Civenity Hall Lillian M. Stevens Fiora Maskres Sher

Will Gwe Out List of War Stackers

Washington DC March 1 The ax anon LF cal sonnet out in beati be publ i for chats suoresian Lal.

Will Gwe Washington, D.C Suoresian

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