Geo Kingsley Barely Escapes Death By Fletration
Geo Kingsley, a sleepricitn for the Iowa Electric Company, narrowly escaped death yesterday noon when he touched a live wire while repairing a line on East Pleasant street. A wire crossed with a live one after a switch had been pulled, leaving Kingsley to receive a heavy jolt yet he avoided fatal contact. He was knocked to the cement, suffered a badly cut scalp and facial bruises, was treated by Dr. F W Johnson, and returned to the scene to help direct repairs. Officials note he likely would have died had he grasped the live wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kingsley
Geo. Kingsler
Iowa Electric Company
East Pleasant Street
Patterson
George
Owang
F.W. Johnson
Funeral Honors for Dr L B Garson by Fraternal Orders
Fraternal groups including Masons Odd Fellows American Legion and Knights Pythias paid final respects at private services for Dr L B Garson. Masons conducted the committal as Legion members in uniform added a notable, solemn showing at the grave attended by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Grand Opening of Taubman Building Store Draws Hundreds
The grand opening of the new Taubman building store was held Friday and Saturday, drawing hundreds of visitors to view the beautifully arranged Emporium. The Etoand floor featured two stores in one with well lighted, attractively displayed windows on the metropolis front.
Clinton Journal Quits The Clinton suurmael
The Clinton Journal, a German language newspaper in Clinton, suspends publication after patronage decline. Material from the Jackson Journal is reported sold to CK. Local notices mention Dr Ed Williams visiting, John Maiciff returning, and Mrs Clyde Wing traveling to Burlington. Deputy Mrs Hodoval appointed in District No 3 Pythian Sisters. she departs to inspect Davenport Temple and Lone Tree Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Suurmael
Jackson Journal
CK Concern
Fangusze
Luclia Hodoval
Pythian Sisters
Idsamiey
Rotary club interest sparked by Maquoketa letter
Editor receives a letter from E. C. Bump of Muscatine Packing Company offering support to establish a Rotary Club in Maquoketa. He notes Muscatine’s early January start and the value of fellowship and service, urging local business leaders to consider backing the Maquoketa effort and promising assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa
Mr. Young
Muscatine
E. C
Bump
Muscatine Packing Company
Rotary
John McCormack Concert SpecialTrain Offered
Local readers are invited to hear Irish tenor John McCormack on Friday night April 9. A special C N W train from Anamosa to Clinton will depart Maquoketa around 6 p m and return after the concert if enough people pledge to go. Interested residents should contact Staack Luckjesh immediately to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
John 2. McCormack
Anamosa
Clinton
Maquoketa
Staack & Luckjesh
Jin
Fine modern stucco home sold near Main Street
The residence priced at 7000 dollars is described as a fine modern stucco home near Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Af J Howard are current occupants and will move to the Wherry house on South Main Street, vacating Mrs. Hurst’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeries
Havey J. Hareeel
Fire destroys fine farm home near Cascade
Fire last week completely destroyed the Bright family farm home near Cascade after a chimney sparked flames. Neighbors aided in saving lower-floor furniture, but the blaze overwhelmed the building before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezesiel Bright
Cascade
H. Gale Budimer
Maquoketa
Freedom of Action Im perative and Bound Feet Disappearing
A report on the American playground campaign linked to the Episcopal Nation-Wide Campaign and its aim to export open air American youth culture to China. It lauds the playground as a distinct American institution and notes the clash with bound feet traditions, asserting modern sports will replace restrictive practices for Chinese girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune Poiana
Church
Wood
The
Orient
Ee Campaten
America
China
Kentucky Hill Boys Fights Duel With Fists
A rugged duel between two mountaineers unfolds in Bill Rogerson's Boy at the Nex Orpheum Theatre with Jack Pickford in the leading role. Pickford defends his father’s honor as he battles a larger pursuer across a hillside and ends with a knockout delivered by Buddy Apperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rogerson
Jack Pickford
Mms. Pickford
Buddy Apperson
First Standard School Accredited in Perry Township No 5
The State Department of Public Instruction has accredited Perry township No 5 school as a standard school, the first rural school in Jackson county to receive the honor. Credit goes to teacher Nore E. Bure and director 4 McComb. the designation entitles the school to state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Perry Township No. 5
Jackson County
Nore E. Bure
McComb
Salvation Army Talk by Commandant Simmons Set
Commandant Simmons of Des Moines scheduled to speak at the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A veteran speaker, Simmons is noted for his efforts and will give a rare treat each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Amy
Simmons
Des Moines
Salvation Army
Notice to Taxpayers and Local Social Notes
Taxpayers remind that March first is the last day to pay the first installment of taxes to avoid penalty. Mrs J K Davis visited Chicago for a few weeks with her sisters. The Woman's Club meets with Miss Hattie Depew at the Barnes home Friday afternoon. Mrs Theodore Evers visited Oxford on Monday with her daughter Mrs John Rees. M K Miller returned from Town City with his daughter Mrs Matelle Green recovering from an operation. Mr and Mrs Will Nams and son Paul Patrick of Ekalaka Mont left after three weeks with the Filter, Roy Graut, and J N Nims families. They had been in Florida during the winter. Subscribe for The Jeskton Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Davis
Chicago
Hattie Depew
EL Oa
Barnes
Theodore Evers
Oxford
John Rees
M. K. Miller
Town
Matelle Green
Will Nams
Sen
Paul Patrick
Ekalaka
Mont
Filter
Roy Graut
J. N. Nims
Taer
Ben
Florida
Quirky Local Snippets Include Songs and Pranks
A string of odd notes from Winklewads Bil Weber with music under his arm stirs talk of capacity to carry two tunes. Agnes Goodness studies art by correspondence while rumors speak of pricey prints for sale. Rotary chatter, a pro prayer group for the ex Kaiser, and a Northwestern depot mishap with a stranger's baggage close the assortment of small town vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Weber
Bill
Administrator Sale Notice of Mary Stopin Estate
The district court of Counts Iowa orders the sale of 95 acres of a Monmouth area farm belonging to the Mary Stopin estate. The auction will be at Monmouth Savings Bank Monmouth Iowa on April 6 at 2:00 PM. Sale proceeds go to the estate administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Counts
Iowa
Mary Stopin
Monmouth
Monmouth Savings Bank
Towa
Death of John W Berkey on North Main Street
John W Berkey died at his home on North Main Street this Tuesday morning from pneumonia. A lifelong Jackson County resident, he moved from the Iron Hill farm in 1903 to his present home. He was about 70 years old. Funeral services are set for 3 o'clock tomorrow at FL MO eh, conducted by Rev. John OTL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Berkey
North Main St
Berkey
Jackson County
Iron Hill
John Otl
Hospital report on Arch Hamer after surgery at Cottage Hospital
Submits to Operation Dog Cuthrie of Dubuque assisted by hex] doewrs performed an overall upon Arch Hamer for appendicitis Sunday morning at 2 oclock at the Cottage Hospital. The patient stood the ordeal and at present is holding his own nicely. Arch is having more than his share of troubles at present and he is only just recovering from a very critical attack of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthrie
Dubuque
Hex
Ladies Gun the Ballots At the De Wits School Election
Eleven ladies at the De Wits school election pressed for full suffrage but legal experts ruled the votes could not be permitted under the present statute causing disappointment among the protesters.
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Dewits
March Weather Notes and Local Notices From Gazette
Weather entry records daily west wind in March 2543 and April 1848. Notices report HG Crary at sea, Freeman visiting Mason City, Mrs Chas Weie in Freeport visiting, Harold Raxb family in Bel, Norma Felderman and Arsust Sceniors marriage at Tieduque, Editor Greenlea taking a rest in California, Uicentuat selling paper, W Gharrity renamed as The quarsatine at Anamosa reform school moving to April 1, Azimoss Journal notes welcoming visitors, and new word esicoms appearing in local discourse.
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Crary
Ts. Th. Freeman
Mason City
L. A. Gras
Chas. Weie
Freeport
W. J. Wilkins
Harold Raxb
Bel
Sviiug
Norma Felderman
Gordans Perry
Arsust Sceniors
St Donatus
Tieduque
Greenlea
Sivanna Joursa
California
Uicentuat
W. Gharrity
When the Paper Misses in Celebration of a Birthday
A Georgia paper marks its anniversary by stressing the vital role of a regular newspaper. It argues that missing issues would alarm citizens, hamper morale during war drives and influenza threats, and would reveal how essential daily publication is to national steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Maquoketa
France
Doran Auto Co Expands To New Armory Facility
The Doran Auto Co enlarges operations by leasing the old armory on North Niagara Street to house modern auto repair machinery. The Main Street shop will continue, while the new quarters will boost volume and convenience. The firm highlights its contribution to local employment and Maquoketa's commercial welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran Auto Co
Belview Creamery Incorporation and Local News
Incorporation papers for the Cooperative Creamery of Bellevue appear in the Leader with capital authorized at 325 009 in 25 shares. ROH Dyess named president. I A Mourner vice president. Jacob Sisdorf secretary. Leo Schmidt treasurer, term to next elections in June. Bellevue fire chief George Gurivs and local notables noted. Mr and Mrs Jacob Anderson of Miles visited. Harry Thomas left for Kansas City for about four months. Esther Ridder returned from Ames to home for spring vacation. Henry McNeil longtime Preston resident died after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belewe Creamery
Co-operative Creamery
Bellevue
Roh. Dyess
I. A.mourner
Jacob Sisdorf
Leo Schmidt
George Gurivs
Maquokets
Bellevue Fire Department
Jacob Anderson
Miles
C P. Bauch
Germany on Verge of Civil War as Ebert Government Falls
The piece notes a fragile German situation with Berlin's Ebert government ousted by a utilitarian administration. Dr. Krenp becomes chancellor, dissolves the national assembly, and Ebert’s staff retreat to Dresden to establish a rival social government. The coming week is seen as decisive amid looming general strikes.
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Germany
Ebert
Berlin
Dr. Krenp
National Assembly
Dresden
Noa
Passing Of Dobbin Reveals Shifts In Nation’s Transport
In a sobering national snapshot the country counts about 15.6 persons per automobile and two cars per square mile. Last year 3,800,000 horses were displaced by motor trucks while 15,000,000 acres were opened for road production by tracks. Tewa and Nebraska show the highest vehicles per capita with about one car for every six and a half people. Tennessee leads in car registration growth at a 29 percent increase.
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Dlatnematican
Tewa
Nebraska
Tennessea
Sata Properties Shift Sabu resigent property continu
Sata Properties reports lively turnover with recent sales. John A. Thomsen buys the J. A. White property a modern home and four lots for 5000 dollars, but will take possession next September. Mrs. David Laing buys a home she now occupies from Ivy, and Fred Griffing of Chicago purchases for 32000 dollars.
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Sabu
J. A. White
John A. Thomsen
Thomsons
David Laing
Ivy
Fred Griffing
Chicago
Farmer John Shadcock Dies at 65 Near Almont
Prominent farmer John Shadcock, aged 65, collapsed and died of heart trouble Thursday near a neighbor’s home where he had gone to help with wood collection. He was among the oldest settlers in the Almont area.
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John Shadcock
Almont
Mothers Club Meeting Topics and Notes
Mothers' Club will meet with Mrs J G Blessing Thursday afternoon March 38th. Agenda includes Campfire Girl Movements, modern mother duties, social centers in Rochester NY, and a discussion led by Mrs R W Lare. Members to share successful social center efforts, with music and updates from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Blessing
LT. Mortensen
C. W. Brumviede
Harry J. Horst
L. W. Taylor
Rochester
New York
Mers
J. C. Blessing
R. W. Lare
Music
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Clinton Journal
Herob
Drs
Ed Wiliams
Alexander Wirth
Elwood
John Maiciff
Clyde Wing
Rev
H. N. Dickson
Burlington
Bre
Wm. Bowen
Little Son
Altoona
Jgc. Marvin
John McCormick
Fine Home
Spawn
J. Jhidder
RW. Argood
A. Cannell
Denver
Colombo
W. C. Gordon
Amelia Ogden
Henry Wicker
Baldwin
Louis Bittner
Glen D. Kelly
Davenport
Blaving
Atwood
Morehead
Ivan Banker
Seys
Kentucky Hill Boys
First Standard School
Winklewads
Agnes Goodness
Tair
Preyer
Northwestern
Edi Raub
X Strange Valige
Aes
Hopefi
St. Coviss
oGene
Elma Kei
Greed
H.R. Glahn
Mrs. Glaka
Red Faber
Caseate
Chiase White Sox
Swirling Star
Windy City
Sox
Death
John
Azimoss
Hoxinser
Harry Thomas
Kansas City
Esther Ridder
Ames
Henry McNeil
Preston
Amar
Dobbin
Mothers’ Club
E_Tilton
Tes Moines
W. W. Tannery
J. D. Cozover
Dalton
Joel Black
EE. Pangborn
Chicaro
Asd Mow
Love
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