Building of New Federal Road Work Camps Begins
A reporter followed the new printing road from Hurstville to Otter Creek where extensive summer work is planned. McCaughey Ganomatic Company crews arrived with supplies. Grading will start soon between Maquoketa and the Dubuque county line and toward Clinton county. two crews work the Maquoketa to county line stretch. Adjustments with landowners have eased right of way. the project is expected to boost farm land values and local business. The piece also notes Mann's Jewelry Store opening in Dewitt with Harry Ray in charge, tied to Dollar Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hurst Cay
Mr. Hurst
Hurstville
Otter Creek
Dubuque
Heina
McCaughey Ganatomiction Company
Hursttille
Dehme
Clinton County
Hurst
Eagle Eye
Maquoketal
Mx Horst
Maquoketa
Mann
Mann's Jewelry Store
Majestic Theater
Dewitt
Harry Ray
Maquoketh
Reward Offered for Information on Vandalism at Riverview Grounds
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone causing malicious jostling or damaging buildings on the Riverviews Counter Click grounds. Information may be reported to the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Mothers Day Services Highlight Congregational Event
Mothers Day services at the Congregational church drew a large gathering for Sunday worship. The pastor Dr Morgast delivered a sermon titled The Mothers of Today and Mire Staack sang, while Miss Loretta Glehn traveled from town to attend, rekindling memories of mother and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgast
Mire Staack
Loretta Glehn
Manchester Murderer Gets Life
Lloyd Schuler pleaded guilty to first degree murder in Manchester. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Madison after an arraignment before Judge Gen W Wood. Schuler shot his brother in law William F E Matusch on March 20 near Edgewood, concealed the crime, and was captured in Albert Lee, Minnesota.
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Manchester
Lloyd Schuler
W. Wood
Fort Madison
Schuler
FE. Matusch
Edgewood
Albert Lee
Minn
Get-together Club Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
Nastwillites attend a Nashville gathering at the Summers home to mark the 30th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Summers. A generous picnic meal followed in cafeteria style, with Rev BE Lang conducting a wedding service admired for its charm. Friends, old and new, shared mushrooms in the grove and social conversation before departing with best wishes for the couple.
Tractor Dealer Locates Here In Cedar Rapids
Exsit Town Hart-Parr Company of Cedar Rapids opens a city branch with A. H. Shumway as manager. He brings Hart-Parr tractors Goodson threshers Tor a motor cultivators and Melotte cream separators and plans Sentinel advertising for farmers to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart-Parr Company
Cedar Rapids
Ups
A. H. Shumway
Shumway
Hart-Parr
Goodson
Sentinel
Aart-Parr
May Lose His Eye After Hedge Cutting Accident
Herbert Jones on his farm west of town may lose sight in his right eye after a branch struck his eyeball during hedge cutting. An eye specialist doubts sight can be saved, a serious misfortune for Jones and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Jones
Hefvil
Toven
Camp Blackhawk Names New Summer Camp Head
Clinton Ta May M EB Stasfe, former physical director at the M C A college in Chicano, chosen to head the boys summer camp at Blackhawk on the Maquoketa river June 12 to 23. A large number of applications are already in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Clinton
May
M. EB. Stasfefer
M. C.A. College
Chicano
Doys
Maquoketa River
Popular Young Couple Wed in Morning Nuptials
Miss Malinda C Glahn and Harold Hinckley united in a six oclock ceremony at the bride’s parents home on South Second Street. Rev Det Boomerghine officiated as families and friend Edmund Rich witnessed. They will reside at Lincoln Cottage Riverview after a Chicago honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulke
Lown
H.R. Glahn
South Second
Malinda C
Harold
Emery Hinckley
Det F. Boomerghine
Edmund Rich
Hinckley
Mr. Hinckley
Broxam & Hinckley
The
Sentinel
Mrs. Hinckley
Chicago
Lincoln Cottage
Riverview
Mowry Elected State Consul at Woodmen Convention
Ross Mowry of Newton was elected state consul of the Town state camp of the Modern Woodmen of America at the close of the annual convention held at the Auditorium. E G Jordan of Boone was elected state clerk. Des Moines was selected as the site for the 1922 convention after a three cornered vote, with Sioux City and Cedar Rapids also contending. F R Kerns of Des Moines was unanimously endorsed for the national board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woodmen
Crossing Tragedy Claims Several in Ottumwa Crash
Ottumwa May 6 Ed Kelly section foreman for Burlington killed in a collision at Vine Street crossing. His mother-in-law directors J Williams and Pauling Johnson of Brush Colp injure. Mrs Ed Kelly Roxie Downing and Floyds Stella Shelton also hurt in the auto crash struck by a Burlington switch engine.
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Ottumwa
Ed. Kelly
Burlington
Dirs
J. Williams
Years
Pauling Johnson
TW Brush
Roxie Downing
Floyds
Stella Shelton
Kelly
Vine Street
Man Dies After Feud Attack in Clinton Hospital
Theodore Fazen of Lyons died in a Clinton hospital last Thursday from injuries sustained in a booze feud. The fatal assault was linked to a feud involving a man named Red Schroeder. Police seek clues as the case grows, with ongoing investigations into the motives and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Fazen
Lyons
Clinton
Schroeder
Petersen Suffers Stroke During Visit
Mrs. Chas. Petersen of Route 42 suffered a stroke Saturday afternoon while visiting her daughter, Mrs. GL. Stockham. The attack affected her entire right side and she is progressing slowly. she is not yet able to be taken to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Petersen
Route 42
GL. Stockham
Masons Attend State Medical Society in Des Moines Start Tomorrow
Members of the Masons will depart tomorrow to attend the State Medical Society meeting in Des Moines. Gene L W Mc Fred and Bowen are noted as leaders for travel and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arisons
Gene L W
Fred
Tr. Ay
Bowen
State Medical Society
Des Moines
Christian Science Lecture by John C. Lathrop in Boston
John C. Lathrop, of Brookline, lectured on Christian Science’s practical excellence. The talk, introduced by Nellie M. Keeney, framed Christian Science as a health and harmony guide, not a denigration of other beliefs, and urged investigation to avoid ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
John C. Lathrop
Nellie M. Keeney
Church of Christ
Maquoketa
Jesus
Brookline
Maes
Lathrop
Mother Urd
Boston
Scivne
Christ
Tyvelaten
Surfers Tenible Injures Town Electric Light Engineer
Town Electric Light engineer Jess Patterson suffered severe facial injuries this morning when dragged into operating machinery at the plant. He was alone in the engine room until Arch Bentley outside heard trouble and entered. Patterson was taken to hospital where Dr. F W Johnson found the lower jaw smashed, upper jaw fractured, chin torn, tongue cut, and several teeth knocked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Patterson
Town
Patterson
Arch Bentley
Patturson
F. W. Johnson
Governor Declines Special Legislature Session for Code Revision
Governor Kendall announces no special session will be called for code revision citing high daily costs and tax burden. He emphasizes postponing nonessential public expenditures until the tax situation improves and notes preliminary session funds remain available for future assembly work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Spragueville Farmers Shipping Association Incorporation
An official Preston Times notice announces the incorporation of Spragueville Farmers Shipping Association with capital stock of 2000 dollars. The business will handle farm products live stock coal feed oats salt hardware lumber and farm machinery. Five directors will run affairs until the first annual meeting with J G Staym J H Neil Wm F Strohmeyer C L Beck and Fred Mohr named to the board. Capital stock subdivides into 400 shares at five dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague Farmers
Preston Times
Spragueville Farmers Shipping Association
Namaxi
J. G. Staym
J. H. Neiland
Wm. F. Strohmeyer
C. L. Beck
Fred Mohr
Celebrate Aged Lady's 93rd Birthday at Aunt Jane Browns
The cottage home of Aunt Jane Brown hosted a pleasant Monday afternoon gathering for her 93rd birthday. About 35 friends attended, weather keeping many away, as Aunt Jane seldom goes out. An immense angel food cake and a large bouquet from Mrs Flora Muskery complemented the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Brown
Jane
Flora Muskery
Mothers Day Observed Across Churches
Mothers Day was observed in all churches last Sunday with many honoring mothers by wearing a flower. The practice is a beautiful custom and should be encouraged among young and old. We owe our being to mothers and deserve a day each year to reverence them.
Memorial Hospital Nervous System Surgery Report
Mrs Fischer underwent a City hospital operation Monday morning for an affliction of the leg. She went to Iowa City last week for care but returned home. Mrs K and Mrs Lott assisted in amputation below the knee by six inches. The patient rallied and is recovering. Miss Addie Riggs visited from Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
Carl Fischer
Iowa City
Batt
Lott
Remodeled Packard Booze Wagon Becomes Yard Storehouse
In a hillside incident on Coakley road a wrecked Packard formerly used in a rolling booze operation sits transformed into a four keg storage space beneath a curtained rear, while a damaged Dodge toured amid past collisions. The ghostly wagon lost its license and engine numbers after a collision, with no clear fate for the “white elephant.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Cat Coakley
Dan
Coakley Hill
Coakley
May Party for Congregational Sunday School Held
The Congregational Sunday school mothers and friends enjoyed a spring party led by Frances Myatt's class presenting a skit Our Aunt From Cal Mr nia. Bob contributed two witty solos. Ernestine McIntiree delighted youngsters with stories. The room hummed with games and refreshments as guests filled the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Myatt
Cal Mnia
Bob
Ernestine McIntiree
Hetle Fe
Congregational
Reitm
Fire breaks at Mrs W R Thomas home
Fire department responded to a blaze at the Mn Thomas residence, tied to upstairs wiring and a wall junction with the Sentinel office staff noting a short circuit. Firefighters confirmed the incident, urging safety and mentioning local inspectors may review the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R Thomas
Mn Thomas
Sentinel Office
Maquoketa Wight
H. Gale Buchier
Surry
New Legion Flag Here and Local Family Support Mentioned
Secretary Glenn Bagsey of the American Legion presents a flag at national headquarters. The report mentions local members Mrs. Wo a) Teanitertsan and Mrs. Freddy Becker visiting their mother Mrs. Carl Fischer, who underwent an operation Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Legion
Glenn BaGsey
American Legion
Doubtions
Beth Herrings Teria
Ih Herat
Teanitertsan
Jlapotis
Freddy Becker
Lyvins Accere
Carl Fischer
Memorial Day Plans Revised by Maquoketa Legion Group
The American Legion and auxiliary groups outline a solemn Memorial Day program. Committees coordinate speakers, decorations, and a community observance to honor fallen heroes. A detailed schedule will be announced after final speaker choices and minor arrangements are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Uw. A. Py
Relief Corps
Womens Auxiliary
Maquoketa
Legion
Timber City
Carl B. Witze
Frank Purinton
J. R. Haliburton
Stanley Swaney
John Wantz
Mosic
Roy H. Sanner
HB. Heliurton
Hoga Staack
John Wartz
Reyburn
Red Cross
Women's Auxiliary
Davenport Yeomen to Meet in Maquoketa May 15
Davenport group plans a meeting in Maquoketa on May 15 to discuss candidates for upcoming elections. Local members invite participation and indicate a social gathering as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Brotherhood of American Yeonen
Royal Arch Masons at Arch Pegre Werk of the Re
The record notes a Royal Arch Masons event at Arch Pegre with MW Lacge and Marrison listed among attendees and officers present in a formal lodge act.
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Arch Pegre
Re Red
A. B. Marrison
H. PL Tendane
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Preston and
Devitt
Petersen
Stoke
the Mother of the First Church of Christ, Scientist
Mass
Tohn
Addie Riggs
Davenport
Packard
Fire Department
Royal Arch Masons
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