Swift Wins Mayor Seat in Quiet 1921 City Vote
Fr. Swift was named the new head of the city after a smooth election in which he carried every ward. G. L. Mitchell won the treasurership by a narrow margin, with D. A. Jules losing to H. D. Seamonds for First Ward alderman, and H. Mahony defeating E. L. Hill in the Third. Ben Jacobsen and U. S. Littell secured seats in the Second and Fourth Wards. The council will include Isbell, B. E. Ellig, and Henry in various posts, with a generally orderly and rival-free campaign and a ten year city government set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Swift
X. Fr. Swift
G.L. Mitchell
B.A. Barnes
Treas
Eine
Ben Jacobsen
U. S. Littell
Langkjer Dies After Long Illness at Home in City
Joseph Langkjer born August 16, 1863 in Hadersleben Denmark died at his East Pleasant Street home after years of illness. He came to America in 1882, lived near Preston then settled in the city. Survived by wife Anna Jensen, daughter Jennie, two sisters in Denmark. funeral Thursday at two, Rev L E Brough officiating. Woodmen in a body, interment at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Joe Langkjer
Joseph Langkjer
East Pleasant St
Mr. Langkjer
Hadersleben
Schleswig
Denmark
America
Preston
Anna Jensen
Jennie
Joe
Modern Woodmen of America
L. E. Brough
Mb. Hope -Remetery
Maquoketa Gains New Variety Store By Dubuque duo
Avrilist Clifford Young and James McLaughlin lease the Benadom building on South Main street in Maquoketa and will open a variety store offering staples in ready to wear garments ladies and gents furnishings and assorted home items. Mrs Benadom remodels the room and stock arrival is awaited as the opening nears with weekly specials promised. Watch the Sentinel for updates.
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Avrilist
Clifford Young
James McLaughlin
Dubuque
Benadom
South Main Street
Local Business Changes And Notable Local Events
Thirty six years ago on Thursday March 5 189 Lou Leptien buys Fred Fischers barber shop to offer first class shaves and fashionable haircuts F C Elsner buys the Pennsylvania House Te cunity to rename it the Elsner House after renovations due next week Bills 4 low tables supplied bedding refreshed and neat Yard and stables rear John Davis last seen leaving Sophia street March 9 Mr and Mrs George House honored at Phoenix House March 19 A pleasant social dance at Centennial Hall Knights of Ithias decor admired Eclipse of the moon sighted March 23 Rawson Kelloggs brick farm house in Town The property burned March 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Leptien
Fred Fischer
Lou
F. C. Elsner
Pennsylvania
Geace
Odeon Rink
Rescue Hook and Ladder
J. F. Kozak
Frank Elsner
Elsner
John Davis
Sophia Street
Phoenix House
Doctrayei
Lis
Streckfus Plans New Steamer Washington on Upper Mississippi
Conznedore John Streckfus personally oversees construction of the Washington, a larger sister to the Capitol, to debut this excursion season. The vessel will use Sidney engines, feature six decks and a main dance floor, with Westinghouse 50 KW turbine power and Gardner steering gear. Both Capitol and Washington will operate from Belleview and Sabila on the upper Mississippi, offering trips this season.
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Mississippi River
Streckfus Steamboat Line
Capitol
Streckfus Line
Washington
Sidney
Howard Ship Yards
Mound City
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Conznedore
John Streckfus
New Washington
Mississippi
Bellevue
Sabila
Early Morning Wedding at Secred Heart Church
Miss Maybell Watson and James Tart united in marriage this Tuesday at eight o'clock in Secred Heart church with Rev. L. P. Craney officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson, the groom manages a Davenport hotel. After a two week honeymoon in the South they will reside in Davenport.
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Secred Heart
Maybell Watson
James Tart
L. P. Craney
Frank Watson
Davenport
Tart
Easter Observance By Knight Templars Atend See Wancred Commandery No 40
Knight Templars Atend See Wancred Commandery No 40 Knights Templar held its Easter observance last Sunday afternoon attending service at the Methodist church in a body. Nearly fifty Sir Knights were in attendance. Rev EB A Lang pastor delivered the Easter sermon. Special Meeting Brotherhood of American Yeoman will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 for adoption of a new class of applicants. An expensive program arranged by Lee Kruger for a pleasant evening at a hard time party. Several prizes will be given. All members bring a guest dressed in hard time costumes. Attention Woodmen All Modern Woodmen members to meet at Woodmen Hall Thursday afternoon at 10 to attend the funeral of Joseph Langkjer John Mukthauser Council James Ralston Clerk Methodist Church Threlassen in study of the Catechism will meet at the church Wednesday at 3 00 p.m Pray meeting at 7 20 p.m
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Knight Templars
Wancred Commandery No. 40
Knights Templar
Methodist Church
EB. A. Lang
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Lee Kruger
Woodmen
Modern Woodwhen
America
Woodmen Hell
Joseph Langkjer
Rate Match fist is last day to pay first installment tax
Co. and Woods TAS Co Treas Mrs Margaret Woods daughter Mrs B B Pairman and the daughter departed Thursday evening for Ranwick to visit their daughter and sister Mrs Eve Packed.
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Co. & Woods, Tas Co. Treas
Margaret Woods
B. B. Pairman
Ranwick
Eve
Former Maquoketa Resident Becomes Whittier Lumber Manager
Joe E. McDonald, once of Maquoketa, has taken the management of the San Pedro Lumber Company branch in Whittier California. He previously worked for Green Bay Lumber in Maquoketa and led several yards after moving to Los Angeles a year ago. He plans to relocate his family once arrangements are made.
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California
Joe E. McDonald
Maquoketa
San Pedro Lumber Company
Whittier
Calif
McDonald
Green Bay Lumber Company
Los Angeles
Mrs Hanrahan Dies at Petersville Home
Peterelle Hanrahan died at her daughter J J Goodall's home in Petersville on March 23 at 2 30 pm. Survived by three daughters Mrs J J Goodall Petersville Mrs John Clancy Lyons Ia and Mrs Frank Hogan St Paul Minn and one son William Hanrahan Petersville. Widow of Daniel Hanrahan who died in Charlotte years ago. Funeral from J J Goodall home at 10 30 Friday followed by Catholic church services in Petersville with interment in Petersville cemetery.
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Vameramera Nanrahan
JJ. Goodall
Petersville
J. J. Goodall
John Clancy
Lyons, Ja
Frank Hogan
St. Paul
Minn
William Hanrahan
Willian Spain
Daniel Hanrahan
Charlotte
Grand Jury Returns Indictments In Liquor Case And Local News
The March term of the Grand Jury concluded last Friday reporting indictments against Howard Brown Alva Brown George Brown Ralph Putnam and Charles Mamger for liquor law violations. All defendants posted bond and pleaded not guilty with attorney L Ely representing them. trials likely in the September term. Local notes mention Dollar Day April 13, Athenaeum Club and Girls Friendly Society meetings, and various residents traveling or attending events, with multiple short social items and family notices across Maquoketa.
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Grand Jury
Judge House
Howard, Brown
Alva Brown
George Brown
Ralph Putnam
Charles Mamger
L. Ely
Noted Catholic Prelate Cardinal Gibbons Dies at 86
Cardinal James Gibbons archbishop of Baltimore and primate of American Catholicism died at the archbishopric residence in Baltimore after a prolonged illness mainly affecting his heart. He was in his 87th year and his funeral is slated for next Thursday with church dignitaries and government officials from around the world expected to attend.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Gibbons
Europe
Rome
United States
Lus
Faft
Republic of the United States
Grorer
North Carolina
Virginia
America
Farm Transfer Quietly Expands Henningsen Holdings
Martin G Harmsen sold 180 acres of land lying one half mile west of Sabula to Wm Henningsen for 50 dollars. Henningsen now owns two prime farms in the county. The move allows Henningsen to take over the new property on May first and rent his former Sabula farm near Sterling. Harmsen seeks rest due to health but has not chosen a new location.
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Martin G Harmsen
Sabula
Wm. Henningsen
Sterling
Henningsen
Notice of County School Officers Convention at Maquoketa
Notice to whom it may concern announces a convention of school officers at the Court House Maquoketa at 2 p.m. for electing County Superintendent of Schools and three members of the County Board of Education. T. J. Jones, County Auditor, issues the notice. Miss Ella Ritter returns home from Grinwell, enjoying two weeks’ rest.
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Court House
Maquoketa
County Board of Education
Young Life Closed Frances Augusta Evers Dies at 20
Frances Augusta Evers born near Buckhorn August 10 1900 and raised in Maquoketa died Good Friday aged 20 after pneumonia. She was frail as a child but later healthy, cherished by family and friends. Funeral April 27 at her father’s home with singing, floral tributes, and burial in Buckhorn Cemetery. She leaves parents Christian and Marie, brothers Henry and Harlan, sisters Marthe Welch Florence Laura and Mildred, and many relatives.
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Frances Augusta
Christian
Marie Evers
Buckhorn
Maquoketa
Henry
Clinton
Harlan
Marthe Welch
Baldwin
Florence
Laura
Mildred
Marth
Frank Wilson
Hugo Staack
D. F
Fraudulent fundraiser targeted orphans in Wisconsin and Illinois
A young woman canvassed for funds for an orphan home claiming credentials and a Beloit Wisconsin office with a Clinton Illinois branch. A letter from a Britt citizen and replies from Rev H J Rendall denied any such organization existed, revealing the ruse and prompting calls to Beloit and Jon for verification. Authorities urged swift action to curb further deceit.
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Butt New Homne
Orphan’s Home
Beloit
Wig
Clinton
Sritt
H. J. Rendall
Britt News-Tribune
Wis
Jon
Lost Nation Man Timothy O'Bayle Dies in Tragic Stroke
Timothy O Boyle of Lost Nation dies at about 34 after several paralytic strokes. He leaves six children and a widow, with mourners including Mrs. John Lil of Lawden, Mrs. Thos. Caves of Stine Colo., Mrs. Mat. Costello of Nation, Timothy O'Hoyie of Sani Ohio, Daniel O'Boyle of San 1M, and Mastin Boyle.
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Timothy O'Bayle
John Lil
Lawden
Thos. Caves
Stine Colo
Mat. Costello
Timothy O'Hoyie
Sani
Ohio
Daniel O'Boyle
Sa 1M
Ami Mastin Boyle
Harry Hull to Wed Relative of Iowa Rep in Washington
Notice notes Harry Hull is near engagement to friends of the Iowa delegation in Washington with a formal announcement to follow. It mentions his first wife died years ago and references a sale listing for a 1919 Oakland six passenger vehicle. Also notes Knights Templars temple degree night and a travel update for Mr and Mrs Grane’s visit to relatives in Sioux City, Kingsley, and Cedar Reipdn.
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Hull
Iowa
Washington
B. Grane
Cwerk
Sioux
Kingsley and
Cedar Reipdn
Dollar Day Promotes City Rural Unity in Maquoketa
A local message urges residents to join Dollar Day on April 24 to knit ties between merchants and farmers. The plan emphasizes hospitality, shared good will, and cooperative events to beat gloom, boost commerce, and invite both town and countryside to visit on April 13 and again for Dollar Day on the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War City
Bible Reading in School Passed by House
Des Moines March 25 All public schools will open daily with scripture reading if the bill passes the senate. The House approved 51 to 28 the measure by Rep Francis Spirit Lake. It requires teachers to read ten Bible verses at opening and not comment on them. Teachers who fail to comply could be timed by the board.
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Des Moines
Zebate
Francis
Spirit Lake
Schaft
Farm Accident Severs Finger in Hog Encounter
Louis Underberge was bitten by a hog while attempting to use a hoe on his farm. The hog struck, tearing the end of his finger and prompting a trip to De Jenkins' office and Dr Rutier for treatment. Doctors raised the finger back in place and attempted grafts on the severed parts. Dollar Day announced for April 1.
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Louis
de Jenkins’ Office
Dr. Rutier
Preston
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