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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
5
Further evidence of Lane Furniture Co progressiveness is seen with a fine new big Reo delivery truck added to their equipment. The vehicle is a credit to Messrs Lane and to the city.
The City Federation of Clubs will meet Tuesday March 29 at three oclock at the Library. Delegates are requested to attend. C D Krepps returns from a commercial trip for Easter. Clyde McDonald was called to Davenport for his ill son Harlan. Mr and Mrs Adam Hayes stay with their Davenport family in Maquoketa. Willie Tracy underwent an operation at Cit Memorial hospital and is improving.
Rural education inspector Miss May Francis of Des Moines surveyed several rural schools in the county on Wednesday. She found a number ready for Standardization and prepared to proceed with the program once approvals are secured.
William O Grady an old Delmar area resident dies at home south east of Delmar after a long illness just shy of 89. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Funeral services Friday at 10 for Immaculate Conception Petersville church with burial in the family plot beside the church.
Home Oil Company entertained about thirty five stockholders at a banquet Wednesday night at the Hurst Hotel. C A Ricketts of Chicago traveling auditor spoke and answered questions on company affairs.
The case of Vesta M Welch former wife of Howard Phillipe deceased against New York Life Insurance Co commenced in the District Court is transferred to the U S Court in Detroit Michigan. Jurisdiction stems from the administrator of the Phillips estate who also sued in Newport Kentucky. The company does not deny liability and since death has offered to pay the policy to the former wife but pending administrator claim. The full policy amount has been deposited in the Michigan federal court which will decide the rightful recipient. Attorney C L Ely appeared in Detroit with the case set for an early hearing and ten thousand dollars will likely be paid to the rightful claimant.
A photo caption notes Miss Estella Frank, former Fulton, Iowa girl, appearing on the Chicago Tribune Beauty Page of Monday March 21. The caption lists Michigan Avenue Chicago and a secretary role.
A mayoral candidate declares support for the citys municipal plant and pledges to honor the will of Maquoketa voters. He dismisses rumors of discarding the plant as propaganda and commits to making the project a success.
The remains of Mrs. W. Suther land of Madison New Jersey, who died February 21, will arrive this afternoon with her son the Reverend Gee Sutherland and her daughter Mrs. Emma Kennedy. She will be laid to rest in the family lot at Mt Hope cemetery with brief burial services at 4 PM.
Mrs A F Hamsey and Dean Hamley will attend the Eastman School of Photography in Chicago from March 29 to 31. The Hamsey Studio will stay open with a competent substitute during their absence. Verne Clark traveled to Delwe on business and pleasure. Blunt returned to Hawarden to stay with her brother. Dr G C Nichols will spend Easter vacation in Maquoketa. Mise Lesk Blatchley plans to go to Davenport to meet her mother returning from Dixon. Mrs Ed Hodoval visited Davenport and will inspect lodges in Dixon.
Fire started from a chimney spark on the roof of the Rice block on South Main street at 4:35 PM Tuesday. The blaze damaged but did not destroy the building, with three car dealers on the lower floor and the Olympic theatre on the second floor. Firefighters prevented a larger fire and the damage remained slight.
Classified notes list items for sale including a 5 ft disc near Clyde Wing Maquoketa and a 77.2 cylinder Buick in good condition. Also mentions purchases, travel for illness and visits by several local residents.
Day by day lists show visitors and residents in Lost Nation and Maquoketa. Schultz and others tour Davenport. birthdays and anniversaries mark the week. Auxiliary farewells, club dinners, and local business trips fill the notes.
Aymar Hunter died Thursday morning at his sister Mrs H Whitney’s home on Austin avenue after about three weeks illness. Born September 24 1845 in Mercer County Pennsylvania he came to Iowa with his parents and lived in Jackson County for years. Survived by daughter Mrs John Wilson near Mackoketa and granddaughter Zel a Wilson, one brother and three sisters. Funeral arrangements made awaiting word from absent brother in California.
A correction notes a new grocery and fruit store planned for the Cundill block around April 1 led by Walter Burling with Burling & Nuland holding ownership and half interest by Nelland. The piece references local figures including Miss Mary Hancewk and attendees at a Davenport teachers’ meeting with Mrs Stoddand and daughter Helen.
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