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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
4
Sheriff W. W. Bray died after shooting himself in the head in the Cass County home. He had undergone a recent decline with nerve strain and faultless public service, leaving behind a note of temporary insanity cited by a coroner’s jury. Funeral services followed in Cass Center.
Famer Maquoketa Lady Dead Mrs Lena Hoeppner Arpan died Friday morning at 1 25 o clock at her Davenport home after a lingering illness. Born in Maquoketa on April 1 1890 she moved to Davenport in 1826 with her parents. She married Leonard Arpan July 10 1912. Survived by husband and infant Leroy with parents Mr and Mrs John Hoeppner a brother William C Hoeppner and two sisters who preceded her in death. Funeral from the home Monday at 1 Rev Carl Holterman officiating interment Fairmount Cemetery Davenport.
Adolph J. Anderson, a pioneer resident of Miles, dies at his West Quarry Street home on Tuesday evening March 17 at 5 00 aged eight? years three months and six days He was born December 2 1833 in Hadersleben Schleswig Holstein Germany and came to America in 1854 He married ChristinaQuitzuu in 1857 and Anna Peterson in 1883 Surviving are his wife five children foster daughter six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild A short service was held at the late home by Rev L N Velmar Lost Nation Burial followed at Teeds Grave cemetery near Miles
Charley Lang and his boy Ralph are forced to pack up their market after the First Nationer bank plan displaced them from their meat stand. They moved to a stone building owned by American Savings Bank and served customers there for months. Now the bank plans a new building at the former site, leaving Lang and Ralph to seek another location and another vacation.
Reverend William Puree of St Mark's Episcopal Church Maquoketa preached a Lenten sermon at St John's Episcopal Church last Friday evening to a large congregation. He was guest of Reverend Praderick Burrell and returned to Maquoketa this morning in Clinton Herald.
Mr and Mrs G L Goldin and family and Mrs LB Carson and Herlegon L B will depart Wednesday for Decatur where they will make their future home. Mr Goldin and Roy Carson have purchased an electrical supply store in that city.
A police log notes R L Anderson received a message Monday evening that his father G W Anderson has died. The note mentions a daughter and other family preparing for funeral arrangements.
Maquoketa schools close Wednesday afternoon to allow teachers to attend the Teachers Association in Davenport. Next week pupils enjoy the Easter vacation. Mr and Mrs Frank Gaida and their son of Davenport return home after visiting Bert Grant and relatives.
Voters in HD First Ward and Third Ward face contested races as B D Seamonds and H E Mahony appear on unofficial lists while Emmett Hill and D A Soles join the ballot. Citizens caucuses backed candidates though filing gaps allow write ins. Officials urge careful ballot choice and refer voters to Space Six for write ins. Look to your ballot next Monday.
Bert Sinkey near Iron Hat completed the purchase of C. O Webster's First Ward property for 4500 dollars. A. L. Hutchings closed on two building lots from Mrs Warren Clark north of the Piviffer store, east front, planning a modern bungalow on one lot.
Mr and Mrs Large, long-time residents of Sutherland Oregon since moving from Iowa eight years ago, plan a return to Iowa. Mr Large has sold his lumber and coal interests in Hewitt and will take possession of his brother Tom Large's half of the business. Mrs Large and son David will stay in Sutherland until the school year ends in June.
A 30 year old Bankston resident who had been missing since Monday was found Thursday night in a cave near his home. Officials described the case as a violent death with a head wound. The report also mentions Miss Bernice Panghorn arriving home and other local notes about Easter plans and hospital stays.
Walter Berling will launch a grocery and fruit business in the Cundill Block at Main and Pleasant streets. Dun Gill will move stock to a neighboring room while keeping his rear studio area. Burling leaves McAllister Company to buy stock in Chicago and return to open a modern shop, with optimism about his success.
Doran Motor Co with staff of salesmen mechanics and assistants stays busy delivering farm power machinery and high output Universals. Doran calls Fordson Day a success and cites advertising as a key factor, with Ross keeping the shop in frequent sight of the Sentinel.
Bir Al W Maurer linotype operator received word today that his wife’s mother died at her Watertown Wisconsin home. Mrs Maurer was with her mother during the final hours after being called to Watertown last Friday.
Marriage licenses issued at the county clerk’s office include David Marcus with Scholtes and John T Steinés with Miss Apollo nia Schmidt. Notices mention departures and arrivals for Easter, family visits, and brief rural travels, alongside a somber note on the death of Ross Ast prompting a Baldwin to Maquoketa detour.
Word from California reports the death of Austin Monger of Pasadena California who died suddenly on March 2 after a breakfast and a brief walk. He was formerly with the Munger Shaw Hardware Co in our city and is remembered by older readers.
Announcement records the marriage of Margaret Antoinette Hauck to Monroe L. Bla zur of Tipton on Wednesday March 16. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BR H Hauck of Tipton formerly Mauquoketa residents. The groom is described as a prosperous Tipton business man and they will reside in Tipton.
Farmers interested in cooperative stock shipping are asked to gather at Maquoketa city hall on Saturday March 26 at 1 30 p m. J L Kinley, ex shipping manager, presents 966 71 dollars in 1920 insurance money to be turned over to a shipping organization. Attend. likely some notable speakers. By order of Com.
Chatte Lady Dead Chester D Ferguson and Miss Clara W Diesing of Charlotte married Thursday at Zion Lutheran parsonage in Clinton with Rev A Hein officiating. Attendants were Andrew Diesing and Miss Louise Hoffman. Bride wore a blue tricotine suit with hat and carried carnations and bride's roses bouquet. They will reside on a farm near Dewitt.
Chris Lund of Delmar bought a 40 acre farm northwest of Elwood from Samuel Bloore last week. Lund plans extensive remodeling of the house and outbuildings and will move in with his son Arlo to reside and run the farm.
The Nashville Get-together Club met on March 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Holfreich on Vermont Street. A bountiful dinner followed by 75 attendees. Reverends Boomershine Lang were invited guests.
Business men of Dacheen are invited to a Legion Smoker event on March 25 at the right airlock. A guest speaker and refreshments will be provided to attendees.
At the March 2 showing, thePastime Theatre screens a romantic tale titled The Hurry tiful Love Story featuring a senior cast and crowd anticipation.
A scheduled lecture by Pussyfoot Johnson at a hospital in Hampton Iowa was postponed tonight. The address and event had been planned for the post of the mayor and the new lecturer remains to be announced.
The Barnes Mose Company proposes a 1208 fire truck with ladders hoses and chemical tanks to serve farmers within five to ten miles. The plan includes water pumping from the Sy Lor stream and a 200 psi flow to reach high stories, costing about 8000 dollars and a likely five dollar yearly fee for farmers. A central alarm system and rapid response by firemen are promised to protect rural homes and outbuildings.
A fragmented report outlines Baptist ownership of a parsonage and nearby properties on Avenue and street segments. The text references Rev Browigh and church affairs, with unclear dates or additional specifics due to damage.
Firefighters elected officers at the Maquoketa Fire Department meeting held last Wednesday. The new officers include Jose Ferrort and other appointed roles for the upcoming term.
A fragmented notice mentions cement, Mastesen aves and Tow Sasner with unclear details. The readable fragments refer to a product or service notice likely about a farm ware operation and potential recall or instruction.
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