Chautauqua Directors Form Permanent Organization
The Chautauqua Association's temporary board becomes permanent with added members. Officers include President Hugo Staack and Vice President B S Moyle. July’s conclave will feature Rain Bow Division Band and top talent, with a five day course and season ticket urging community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Hearts
McAllister
Hugo Staack
B. S. Moyle
F. C Young. Treas
A. L. Cook
Chin
CG. Gallagher
C. McKinsey
Boomershine
Rainbow Division
Tal
Tiatv
Income Tax Enriches Uncle Sam $50,000,000
Washington March 15 The American people today submitted their annual income and business profits tax returns for 1920. Treasury Secretary Mellon estimates receipts will total about $500 million to $600 million, funds to retire short term debt and redeem war securities. Tax collectors work late to handle late filings. failure to pay a fourth of the tax by today incurs penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Avica
United States
Treasury
Nuptials in Andrew As Loretta Fuller Weds Arthur Insm
Miss Loretta Fuller and Arthur Insm wed at the Reformed church parsonage in a ceremony led by Rev. D F. Sing. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fuller of Los Angeles, wore blue serge and Georgette crepe. They plan to settle on the groom's farm four miles northeast of Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloin
Loretta Fuller
Arthur Insm
Reformed Church
Thomas A. Trewin
Sommers
Andrew
If Not Why Not Pay Up Your Sentinel Subscription
A plea requests nonpayers to explain arrears or justify nonpayment. The notice emphasizes fairness to paying readers, invites reasons by mail or visit, and asserts the paper’s dignity. It urges delinquent readers to respond so the Sentinel can act accordingly.
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Sentinel
Notice on Paid Accounts for AH Hurst Estate
All book accounts of the AH red iurst Estate must be paid at once. Kindly eal at office. Alfred Hurst Estate, Tied Fe. Jim Anderson of Clinton is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sue Anderson.
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AH Red Iurst
Eal
Alfred Hurst
Jim Anderson
Clinton
Mrs
Sue Anderson
Wife of Wetton Mayor Dies Very Suddenly
Marie Dau wife of Mayor Henry Dau of Wetton died in the night age 72 years 11 months and days a heart stroke listed as cause. She came to America in 1885 and lived in Clinton county until her death leaving husband four children and five grandchildren. Funeral held March 17 from Welton church to Grand Mound cemetery.
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Wetton
Marie Dau
Henry Dau
Dan
Day
Wandelwiis
Holstein
Germany
John
Grand Mound
Lina Erbs
Albert
Welton
America
Clinton County
Welton Church
Grand Mound Cemetery
Surpass Records in County Land Filings This March
In Lindenau's office March filings exceed prior years except 1820, with deeds closing from contracts, many driven by land speculation. Borrowers surge as mortgage filings rise, yet loans are largely handled by Jackson County banks and residents, signaling strong conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Lindenau
Jackson County
Pythian Sisters Plan Chicken Dinner at K P Hall
Pythian Sisters will serve a chicken dinner in K P Hall on Wednesday evening March 23 from five until all served. The event includes a price and proceeds likely for club activities. Community members are invited to attend and support the group during the social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P. Hall
Price She
Tax Levy for Band Almost a Certainty in Towas Towns
A bill passed the house and awaits senate approval to allow cities and towns to levy taxes for brass bands. The article notes many towns once housed bands, but sustaining them requires profitable work beyond applause, suggesting open-air concerts could draw farmers downtown after supper and boost town commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Senate
Former Maquoketa Girl Weds Walter Pleischer in Clinton
Former Maquoketa resident daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Hayes married Walter C Pleischer a Davenport druggist at St John Episcopal church Clinton Rev F H Burrell officiating The couple unattended rites then plan short wedding trip and will reside in Davenport after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Pleischer
Mavilla Thomas
Davenport
St. John's Episcopal Church
Clinton
F. H. Burrell
C. E. Hayes
Maquoketa
Sind
Pletscher
Appendicitis Operation at City Memorial Hospital in ���
Mrs Fulton Mckensy underwent an appendectomy at City Memorial Hospital with Dr W Lowder assisted by J G Bowen and F J Swift. The operation succeeded and the patient is recovering well. Howard Balen of Iownden Ia visits his aunt Mrs W P Markiant. Tex Edith Eland to hold ty recular transmeeting at C Hall March 22 and 24 at eight. C L Goldin to move to Ekcator with family. he arrives from Decatur Ill to assist. A L Cook returned from Chicago with six year old Charles for an undetermined stay. Mrs Cook remains in Chicago Milwaukee longer. Ben Collins accompanied Jon Burcell to Town City. Burcell injured earlier this week. Mrs Chas Smola and daughter of Sioux City to visit Easter with Mr and Mrs W L Fl Smola. They will then go to Chicago to meet Mr Smola.
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The
City Memorial Hospital
Fulton McKensy
W. Lowder
Des. J. G Bowen
F. J. Swift
Lis
Howard Balen
Iownden
W. P. Markiant
Tex Edith Eland
C. L. Goldin
Decatur
Ekcator
Messrs
Goldin
Carson
A. L. Cook
Chicago
Charles
Cook
Mrs. Cook
Wilwaukee
Ben Collins
Jon Bursell
Town City
Burcell
Chas. Smola
Sioux City
Wlfl Smola
Smola
Maquoketa Boy Frank Pierce Wins Clinton Art Contest
Frank Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Ed Pierce received first honors in two Clinton school drawing contests held by the Grammar School Art Club. He won for a drawing of the Grammar School building used for the Grammar School Advertiser and for a cartoon titled Schoolmates. William Goddard placed second and Irma Scribner third. A reproduction of one cartoon will appear in the Grammar School Advertiser soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Frank Pierce
Ed. Pierce
Our City
Clinton
Grammar School of
Grammar School
William Goddard
Irma Scribner
Bellevue Woman Wins Out in Elmer Budde Policy Fight
Mrs Julia Budde of Bellevue received a 2000 accident policy settlement from the National Travelers Benefit Association for her son Elmer who died Aug 15 1916 while removing ashes from a cellar. The claim, contested in district and supreme courts, involved exhumation and a post mortem underwriters review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Budde
National Travelers' Benefit Association
Elmer
Wm. Noerpel
Bellevue Herald
Two One-Act Plays Staged by Public Speaking Class
A high school gym hosts two one act plays by a public speaking class on Friday March 18 at 6 00 p m The titles include Six Who Pass While the Lenters Boils with characters The Boy The Queen The Mime The Milkmaid The Blind Man The Ballad Singer and The H e a d s m a n The show features music by the high school orchestra and lists cast names such as Paul Faibrother Marguerite Black Fern Sommers Js The time is the present at Sunancy Cottage Admission is 25 cents for adults and 25c for students
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M.H. S
Paul Faibrother
Marguerite Black
Johm Ellis
Fern Sommers
the Hesdsman
X Kitcherr
Paul Gregor Glenn Watson
Will
Percy Burton
Leah Blatchley
Freda Dixon
Helen Weber
Mabel Dover
Pauline Martensen
Valerie Armsby
Virginia Pain
Ethel Brent
Marie Ellis
Sunancy Cottage
Obituary of Clarence Welch in Buckhorn Cemetery records
Clarence Welch, son of Fred I Welch, born near Iron Hill on April 9, 1918, died after a ten day illness from pneumonia on Sunday March 18 at 3:30 a.m. He was two years, 11 months old. Survived by parents, a five year old brother Francis, a two month old sister Loretta, grandparents, and other relatives. Funeral from the parents home three miles north of Baldwin on Wednesday March 16 at 10:08 a.m. Rev. Repmedshine officiating. Burial in Buckhorn cemetery.
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Clarence Welch
Clarence
Fred i
Evers) Welch
Iron Hil
Pcumonia
Jesus
Francis
Loretta
Baldwin
Westesday
Buckhorn
Edf
Nabe March List Ends Deadline for Installment Tax Payment
The notice lists several individuals including Co. Treas Shattuck of Davenport and daughters Mex dames O W Krumviede CE Tilton and James Stokesberry. Also advertised are for sale items Leonan Hi Oven dom a Hination store Western Electric washing machine sewing machine Premier Vacuum Chance and an Oliver typewriter with contact Red 473.
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Shattuck
Davennz
Mexdames O
John J. Miller Former Maquoketa Merchant Dies in California
John J. Miller longtime Maquoketa dry goods merchant died in Los Angeles around noon Tuesday due to a paralysis stroke suffered two years earlier. Born 1847 in Schaffhausen Switzerland, he migrated at age four to America, settled in Indiana, and later operated a successful dry goods business in Maquoketa before moving to California where he resided until his death.
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John J. Miller
John J., Miller
Canton
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
America
Indiana
Illnois
California
Revival meetings near finish at Baylist church
Closing note urges attendance as revival sermons wind down. Expressions of gratitude for blessings fill the pews and uplift across churches. Sunday night brings f iglse. Friday hosts baptism teaching. Sunday morning covers assurance and the Last Judgment.
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Baptist Church
Baylist Church
Property Shilings on Niagara Street Sold to Attorney Bly
The Sencys Laundry property on Niagara Street was recently purchased by Attorney C L Bly and became the premises of William Weets. Weets plans to use his farm north east of the city and owns nearby residence property north of the Hand Fischer Lumber Yards. After remodeling, the Niagara Street residence will be occupied.
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Sencys
Niagara Street
C. L. Bly
William Weets
Sam Gibson
Kopper sells interest in Koppes & Krier firm
Peter Kopper of Koppes & Krier sells his stake in the business to AIS partners. Kopper moved his household goods to Dubuque and plans to travel to Oregon later this week to pursue his future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kopper
Koppes & Krier
Dizink Onsues
AIS
Mr. Re
Beaten Davenport Shocks City Administration Decline
A fragment from Davenport describes a spirited school civetions event where Saal ally Beaten Davenport and specialists routed Monday. The piece notes a complete reversal of urns and a capture of the city administration, signaling a dramatic political shift in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Maren Aamcain
Paci
Bazaar and Supper at Methodist Church March 22
A bazaar and supper will be held at the Methodist church on Tuesday March 22. Bazaar starting at one o clock and supper from five o clock with all served. Prices not specified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tursd
Onpete
Fulton Rebeccas Lodge Dance advertised for March sixth
Fulton Rebeccas Lodge will give an entertainment and dance at Fulton bell on Wednesday evening March six all cordially invited. Charlie Smith of Clinton arrived here Tuesday and will visit friends during the remainder of the week.
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Fulton Rebeccas Lodge
Fulton Bell
Tha Pd
Charlie Smith
Cinton
Frank Fletcher Writes From Ud England No. 2- Hampton Villa
A letter from Frank Fletcher in England to H J Godwin and family recounts illness in France, loss of their mother, plans to travel, and updates on Delmar, local towns, and wartime conditions. He comments on unemployment, prices, and life in Bradknell, with notes on hunting, clubs, and everyday work on the Automobile Association road. He wishes health and news from friends and families.
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Frank Fletcher
England
Hampton Villa
Way Road
Bradnell
My.o
H. J. Godwin
Anice
France
Flos
Delmar
Althe
Collisters
Maquoketa
Bradknell
Alg Bowles
Thompson
Bracknell
Garity
Ld Queen
Easthampstead
Broadmoor
Xhilla
Automobile Association
Jan Old Tang
Ann
Tad
Local Legion Gift Highlights Recent Purchases
An accessible feature outlines nine gift items overlooked earlier, detailing a sturdy poskes billj and table sl American Lizion past tie the one they last week. Legioners present the gift and express well wishes, noting the boys now have fr in place and enjoy the fan ib sferd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Martensen
Lizion
Legioners
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Tom Barnes
Amd
Harry Leckey
Young People's Club
Esgate
Hurstville
Mer. Chas. van Schrader
Fred Blythe
Williamsburg
Jeanette Ellis
Pro
G. C. Ellis
Frank Springer
Tenn Hill
Albert J. Meinke
Wm. F. Meinke
Will McDonald
Waterlow
Mary McDonald
Anna Hecker
Besker
Cis GS Wing
Ward Jaynes
Steck, IL
B. K. Cook
Cedar Rapids
Cork
Elwood
George Wine
Miles
Mr. Wing
Wing
Richard
Uncle Sam
Irwin Fuller
Andrew Shee
Bellevue
Manvaketa City
Ailes City
Monmouth
Preston
Sabulares
Spragueville
Yeas
Springbrook
Zwingle
John de Beck
Madison
Wis
Fred Meinhardt
Wm, Kimball
George Kimball
Betty Nims
Ben Helfecich
Nashville Club
Pussyfoot
Johnson
Recreation Club
L. L. Riggs
Perkins Institute
John Harrison
Macy Mitchell
Missionary Committee of the
Girls’ Friendly Socciety
Fred Anderson
Bernice
Custer
Mix
la Anderson
Kansas City
Nabe
Woons. Co. Treas
Saal
Unas
Leng
Magna
Ker
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