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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
8
The article argues for official signs at intersections to show street names under free city mail delivery rules. It urges durable, aesthetically pleasing iron posts with metal plates, claiming higher upfront cost saves maintenance. The council has the matter under advisement and will decide on post type and sign design.
John W. Burkey born May 6 1851 in Eihart Indiana died March 16 1920 in Maquoketa after a period of illness including influenza and pneumonia. He moved with his family to Iowa as a child and lived near Iron Hill before settling in Maquoketa and joined the Free Methodist Church. He married Martha Morehead in 1870 and had one daughter Mrs. George Turner. Funeral services were held in the Free Methodist church with burial at Mt Hope cemetery.
Goose Lake voters held their caucus and placed Citizens ticket candidates in the field. Mayer Peter Eggers runs for Treasurer H C Jepsen for Assessor H J Harrisen. Councilmen include Walter G Christiansen Peter Hoop C F Shevening Eddie Keiser Ingwer Mormsen.
RAL Masons plan work on the Past Master degree next Friday evening and urge strong attendance. LT Martenses and HPS Mrs Harre Blake returned Saturday to Ames for studies. Psthian Sisters meet Thursday evening for inspection. Mrs E J Kullmer and son John visit from Fayette Iowa. John P Dodds and Nora Hill of Maquoketa wed at Rev C L Gould’s residence in Anamosa. Mr and Mrs W W Ogden returned Saturday from an eleven week Florida tour visiting eastern cities and parts of Tennessee.
Mrs. George H. Reitmeger received a telegram Monday morning reporting the death of her father George T. Bradley at St Josephs Hospital in San Diego California after an operation. Bradley long owned a Jackson County lumber yard later bought by Green Bay Lumber Co.
A single candidate remains in Bellevue's city election next Tuesday as contenders pledge minimal spending. The excerpt recalls local notes, humor, and pensioners with scattered anecdotes about population goals, community events, and residents like Gov. Somers and an upcoming Pythian Ministre and Leap Year Dance at K P Hall.
Readers asked about the Delmar column by Mrs H M Cassin after a missing weekly issue. The Sentinel confirms she is not ill or away and will resume her column in Tuesday editions, with thanks for the compliments and patience.
Inquiries rise about forming a local Rotary Club as potential members express interest. The note hints that external Rotarians may visit to help establish a city club that could foster harmony and growth.
A grade schools operatic feature titled The House That Jack Built will be performed this Tuesday and Wednesday. Solo dancing by Marion Ellis and ballet acts accompany a piano solo by Margaret Ells and violin by Opal Keeney Grabb.
Dr M Robinson and his family, now in Sioux City, will move back to Maquoketa around May 1. He will spend a couple of weeks in Chicago for post graduate work before resuming practice with a modern, fully equipped city dental office. Welcome back to Timber City.
Clarence Slattery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Slattery, suffered a bad scald when a pail of boiling water spilled on his arm and hand after his mother set it on a table. The accident occurred on Wednesday, and the Otter Creek News reports the incident with caution.
Administrator of the estate of Mary Stupka deceased will sell at public auction the 95 acre farm one half mile west of Monmouth, Iowa. Sale at Monmouth Savings Bank Monmouth April 1st 1920 at 2:00 PM. The public notice is issued by the District Court of Jackson County Iowa.
A fragmented report describes Indian water drawers using a long song to count buckets drawn. Missionaries plan to replace the chant with a 30 600 line song about Christ while noting workers converting to Christianity and facing counting method changes.
A reader labeled a paper fanatical and demanded cancellation. He claimed to hate the publication and held a three month subscription, prompting a bouncy note about unkind remarks on German language use in America. The exchange hints at editor retaliation and a first come first served sale of the remaining subscription.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet at Mrs A C McKinsey's home on Thursday March 25 at 2 00 o clock The program includes Prayer and Stewardship led by Mrs Mel Kinsey Prayer Opened the Way by Mrs E Grant Story of Mrs Lamb by Mrs S A Smith Tithing by Mrs A B Bowen
Doran Auto Co offers radiator repair for Ford vehicles using an improved process. If a job proves unsatisfactory the work will be redone or refunded, with credit toward the purchase price of a new radiator.
Taxpayers are reminded that March Slat is the final day to pay the first installment of taxes to avoid penalties. The notice lists local residents attending funerals, travel to Ekalaka Montana, and military service updates including Shirley Babcock’s return from Camp Faylor Kentucky after a seven day furlough and Batcock’s thirteen years in the U.S. service.
An army officer urged that youths under parental or guardian consent should not be enlisted without proper authorization. He cited three local boys who accompanied a recruiting sergeant to Davenport to enlist but were stopped by their parents due to their young age. He said no underage enlistment will occur unless fully qualified or properly permitted, expressing regret over any deviation.
Pastor John Waerson of the Pree Methodist church received a note this morning reporting the death of Ira Shinkle. He passed away Sunday at LeCloud Florida where he and his wife spend the winter. Shinkle had been in poor health for years and the Florida sojourn was hoped to aid his condition. Mrs Shinkle is expected to arrive Thursday evening with the remains.
Tomment Lamotte resident and S Hines long prominent Lamotte merchants leave for Worthington Town on Saturday. Mr Wingten purchases a general store in Worthington and begins new work upon arrival. Jackson county loses a fine family and Worthington gains reputable residents.
Harry Clark bought the business building on West Platt Street occupied by Clark and Hamilton barber shop from A. L. Cook for 200 dollars. Clark plans remodeling of the second story and will use it as a residence.
The ladies of Eastast Church will hold an Easter sale at home after a planned supper. The event takes place in the old Bromviediatore building on April 3, featuring prepared dishes and baked goods to support church activities.
Miss Rath Seavers departed Sass urday for Hedgesville Mont where she has been engaged to teach school.
Maquoketa citizens mourn the death of N E Butterworth familiarly known as Jim after a brief illness from heart neuralgia. Born April 16, 1858 in Andrew he spent most of his life here as a traveling salesman for a New York clothing firm and was a devoted husband father and brother. Survived by his wife his aged mother two brothers and many friends his funeral was held Monday at 3 pm from the West Platt home with Rev J G Morgen officiating and burial at Mt Hope.
Before April’s belmy days arrive, our Sentinel may fail to reach readers unless subscribers settle. We boast a clean, loyal list and cannot let delinquents mar it. A paper needs funds to turn wheels, and readers expect timely delivery for payment.
Mrs E A Hoffman and Mrs Howard Cooper returned from Fawn Gi Sty with Otto Hoffman who underwent an operation at University Hospital for mestoid trouble. They left the patient doing nicely.
Spatial Meeting Maple Leaf Chapter O B S will hold a school of instruction in the afternoon of March 23 at 2 30 and in the evening at 7 30 Supper will be served Mrs Jessie Purcell of Mechanicsville instructress of the 14 district will be present.
Old advertisements list pasture rent near Butler and a plan for division. Includes farming services like custom hatching chicks and a fresh cow for sale. Mentions contacts Mike Relw Bernard Ros and Mrs Leo J Brown and a Mundy visit invitation.
The Maquoketa publication invites all residents to submit news items regardless of affiliation or subscription status. Readers are asked to share church notices, events, natives, and other items of community interest, with credit given to contributors.
A resident of Maquoketa Iowa since age three died at her home March 17 1920 after a brief illness. She married Patrick Sheehan November 11 1865 and had ten children eight surviving. Survivors include eight children and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the church with Rev. J J Ridder officiating. interment at Mr Hope.
A fragmented report from the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce cites Jawa as having the highest cars per capita at 1 per 1.2 percent, while New York leads in total registrations at about 1,570,000. Mississippi shows the fewest cars per person, Alabama near 1 per 42, with road conditions and new traffic systems discussed alongside early underground garages and parking practices amid a broader shift toward automobile popularity and infrastructure improvements.
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