Annual Convention of Pythian Sisters Maquoketa Iowa
The annual convention of Pythian Sisters District No. 2 convenes in Maquoketa Iowa on May 18 1921 with Grand Chief Mrs Daisy Breckerbaumer Sioux City and other officials. Programs include enrollment, dinner, sessions, flag salute, speeches, memorials, installations and committee work with numerous temple listings and local officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Breckerbaumer
Sioux
City
Bris
Louella Hodoval
Maquoketa
Ida Hamley
Palm
Delis Lane
E.G
Anna Freeze
Clinton
Clinton Temple
ZL. Hedeval
Ella Engel
Bennett
Jai—Bennett
Delft Lane
Ja—Maquoketa Temple
Peask Wong Buffalo
Davenport
P.G. C
Maquoketa Temple
Sioux City
Tia Hamely
Free Coffee Week At J A Wright Store
Amy Beard left Wednesday noon for Cedar Rapids to visit her nephew Mr and Mrs Jamies Gregory for a week or ten days and to attend a Methodist church mothers and daughters banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Beard
Cedar Rapids
Jamies Gregory
Methodist Church
Charles Boyles Not Guilty of Assault
The State of Iowa versus Charles Boyles, charged with assault on Louis Partridge about two weeks ago, was tried in Justice Court of James Teters at Farmer Creek Township. Boyles was acquitted after pleading not guilty and claiming self defense, supported by witnesses. County Attorney Thomas prosecuted. L Ely defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyles
State of
Iowa
Louis Partridge
James Teters
Farmer Creek Township
Boyles
Teter’s
Partridge
Thomas
Atetorney
Gregory Marries Broad Attorney Janet Templeton’s Wedding
Attorney J. Gregory and Miss Ruth Templeton wed in a private ceremony performed by Rev. J. G. Morgan. The couple, praised for their lines of work, planned a honeymoon to Davenport and Chicago before returning to Allen flats. Neighbors report a lively sendoff with cars and sirens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Cty
Jts
J. G. Morgan
Ralph Ogden
American” Savings Bank
Wension
Iowa State College
Ely & Gregory
Davenport
Chicago
Allen Flats
Sentinel
Births and marriages noted in Cou Huse notices
Births list Angeline Jene Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Johnson of Fsbula Lester August Burns son of Mr and Mrs Le Roy Burns of Earl Preston Andree Martin Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Marten Jensen of near Miles Marriage Licenses John G Gregory to Miss Roth M Templeton Harold H Hinckley to Miss Milanda C Glaim W E Laney of Cedar Rapids was a visitor in our ity Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Jene Johnson
W. J. Johnson
Safbula
Lester August Burns
le Roy Burns
Earl Preston
Andree Martin Jensen
Marten Jensen
Near Miles
John G. Gregory
Roth M. .Templeton
Harold H. Hinckley
Milinda C. Glaim
W. E. Laney
Cedar Rapids
Oyr
Dally Jottings Sunday to Thursday social notes
Local social column from Maquoketa covers visits and travels: R Gabel and Whitmore of Lost Nation call on friends, Chicago and Clinton trips, Bald win and Green Island visits, and gatherings with Hiner Miller and others. Recurring host briefings, church and club activities, and a variety of neighborly exchanges across Davenport, Preston, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gabel
Dave Whitmore
Lost Nation
Maquoketa
W.D. Hiner
Chicago
Cecil Wendell
Earl Bowman
Clinton
Henry Merrick
Harry Lapham
Bald~win
Edith Wilcox
Fred Orr
Andrew
W.lushbaugh
Will Taylor
Green Island
Lester Rapp
Pearl Davis
Elvin Miller
Peter Hertensen
Sand Prairie
Tra Stevers
H. BR. Miller
Nellie Shirk
Monmouth
Arthur Morris
Paul van Epps
Preston
Ralph Hicks
W. C.gordon
Henry Wicker
Baldwin
Glorecce Norton
Chas. Anderson
Eliza Anderson
A. R.mcmeans
Mary Olson
Dubuque
Freda Jensen
Lee Dry Goads
Adam Ringlep
D. W. Welch
Home Relief Society
Minnie Miller
Mae King
J. A. Wherry
Leonora Law
Davenport
John Campbell
Riverview Country
John Suthers
Ed. Raab
J. L. Jones
Frank Hamilton
Iris Club
Pictic
Riverview
L. E. Brough
Progressing Excavation For New American Savings Bank
Excavation near completion signals the start of cement work and masonry on the new American Savings bank building at a busy city corner. Old lumber and stone from the former store remain in good condition. much lumber will serve cement forms while stone will be crushed for the foundation. Follow the column for ongoing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Savings Bank
Voors
Iowa
Penrose and Palmer Wed Quiet Cedar Rapids Office
Surprised by friends, Ther Fiends Mr Harris Penrose and Miss Agnes Palmer married at Judge Lightner's Cedar Rapids office on May 9. Cousins of the bride, RE Lund and his wife stood up with them. The couple will reside with Penrose's parents. Penrose is a business partner in H. H. Penrose and Son. Mrs Penrose recently sold at McAllisters Store and is well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Penrose
Agines Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
Penrose
H. H
Mrs. Penrose
Wing sells residence on South Otto to Ben Pulley
Wing sells his South Otto street residence to Ben Pulley and family who will move into the city. Wing later purchases Mrs L Hoffman property in the First Ward with possession to be given soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing
South Otto Street
Ben Pulley
Our City
Mrs.l.hoffman
First Ward
Pythian Sisters Convene District 2 Convention
Pythian Sisters District No 2 will hold its annual convention at the K P Hall in Maquoketa on Wednesday May 18. All members are urged to attend. Also noted is a special sale of lace and drapery reeds at Codling's Rug Store 911 Geo McCollough of Webster City was a Ray Grant home guest this week. Mr and Mrs H O Butterworth left for Rochester NY after visiting at the CA and Co. Gallagher hootes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K P
Maquoketa
HM. Codling
Geo. McCollough
Webster City
Ray Grant
H. O. Butterworth
Rochester
N.Y
CA and Co. C. Gallagher Hootes
Boone, Ia
Black and Hansen
Vancelle Hacket
John Kozak
Park Rapids
Minn
Sonic Consistory at Clinton Opens Social Day
Mesdames Emil Anderson J C Glaser and A D Rees traveled to Bellevue this afternoon to visit Mrs Mary Weinschenk. Riverview hosted a pick supper in honor of Mrs C B Palmer of Davenport. Mrs P J Hoffman hosts Kensington Club. Mr and Mrs Sidle of Delmar visit Mrs Fannie Estey who is sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Emil Anderson
J. C. Glaser
A. D. Rees
Bellevue
Mary Weinschenk
Fannie Estey
P E O s Mothers Party Honors Guests With Music
The P E O s hosted a Mothers Party at Mrs. Harry Organ’s home with Mrs. J By Ellis and daughter Miss Margaret, and Mrs. Louise Ellis and daughter Miss Jeanette. A lively program of vocal and instrumental tunes featured Miss Margaret Ellis on marimba and a solo dance by Miss Marian Ellis. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs. C B Brainerd and Mrs. M J Hoag. Ice cream and cake in yellow and white were served and each guest received a Marguerite flower favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Organ
J. By Ellis
Miss Margaret
Louise Ellis
Jeanette
Margaret
Marian
Tong Aga
Mary Jaimer
Marguerite
Flower
C. B. Brainerd
Iowe City
M. J. Hoag
California
Jeannette Ellis
Daisy Petale
Marion Ellis
Margaret Ellis
Louise Swigart-Ellis
Margeret Ellis
Clara’ Auer-Ellis
Salo
Ma Chree
Clara Ellis
Miss Margaret Ellis
Davenport Fire Destroys Three Stores In Early Monday Blaze
Fires of incendiary origin damaged J W Krell Co 218 Brady St Drebing Co 220 Brady St and Ruff Bros shoe 222 Brady St causing losses around 25000 with most insured Krell Co stock and fixtures 5000 building 2000 Buf Bros stock insured 59000 building 5000. Krell owner Alex Baltos suffered 500 in uninsurable losses. Other notes include local visits and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
J. W. Hrell & Co
Brady Street
Drebing & Co
Ruff Bros’ Shoe
Krell & Co
Buf Bros
Ghoes
Mrs. Richard Wing Dies After Long Illness
Obituary notice of Emma Griggs Wing born April 5 1858 Maquoketa Iowa who lived in the city most of her life. She married Richard Wing and had ten children including Albert Arthra Ira Edwin Nehry Wilmer Grace Gladys Vernon Dale and Mrs. George Wing. She was active in church and W R C and American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral at Methodist church on Friday forenoon with Rev E A Lang and burial at Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wing
Methodist Chy
Union Center
Inter
Wing
Wormar’s
American Legion
Emma Griggs-Wing
Guy and
Rebeca Griggs
Maquoketa
Vieini
Albert
Arthra
Ira
Edwin
Nehry
Wilmer
Grace
Gladys
Vernard
Dale
George Wing
Methodist
E. A Lang
Mt Hope Cemetery
Maquoketa Man Composes Okoboji Waltz Hit
Edward C. Horne, formerly of Maquoketa and district manager for Harger Blischl, writes the Okoboji Waltz inspired by Lake Okoboji. The waltz, depicted on the cover with a scene of the northern Iowa resort, is gaining attention and is produced on Edison records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Ed C. Horne
Maquoketa
Edward C. Horne
Harger & Blisch! Company
Iows
Edison Records
Fairfield Community Gathering Highlights Local Spirit
Fairfield District No 1 residents held another community gathering last Friday with County Superintendent Stoddard and County Agent Walker as invited guests. A large picnic dinner opened the program followed by tree planting recipes and a general good time. Some notable attendees congratulated include Alice Wurster the teacher and Mr Wentworth the director for fostering strong school and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Stoddard
Walker
Alice Wurster
Wentworth
Organized shoplifting gang nets $15,000 in three cities
An eastern Iowa and western Illinois gang has stolen silk and materials totaling about $15,000 over a year and a half. A key arrest came last night with $3,300 in loot recovered at Rock Island and two women tied to the plot. Police say the web extends within a 100 mile radius across three cities and may grow as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arest
Iowa
Illinois
Easy Money
Minnie Foster
Kirkwood Boulevard
J. H. C. Petersen’s
G Beck
Twenty-ninth Street
Rock Island
Beck
M. L. Parker Company
Reward Offered For Malicious Mischief At Oliverview Country Club
A twenty five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone damaging grounds or buildings at the Oliverview Country Club. The notice appears amid a mixed page of local ads and notices including various sales and personal updates from Maquoketa and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country. Club
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Minnie Wright Travis
Nets
Eldridge
Mirs
Minnie Wright
Richlieu
J. A. Wright & Sos
Phone
H. B. Hubbell
M. J. Haag
Los Angeles
Walter O'Donnell
Joseph Whitfield
Jume Parker
A. “F. Hamley
Martensen
Woman's Club
H. B. Tobell
Amelia Ogden
Walnut
Daniel Ast
Leona Bodkin Rupp
Ben Rupp
Deford
Mick
Worc
Irs
Richard] Wine
Leslie Shaw
la Grange
Grahame
Maquoketa Hie
Holtz
Mary Society
The
Cleo Palmer
Ids Miler
Queer
Esthers Society
Springville
Codling
J. W. Ellie
Des Moines
Fred Albright
Stock Lane Furniture Company
Adolph Dittmar
Avery
Massbach
Lawrence
Jay Breeden
Fulton
Jennie Barnes
Dison
Ill
Helen
East Maple Street
Cocting’s
Laura Noffman
Berlin
Wis
Bert Davis
Clifford Miller
Lime Springs
Round
Theiron
Glen Round
W. R. Brown
Moyle Oma
Summerfield
Kans
Htle
Margaree Moyle
Mayme Johnson
Lisbon
Miss Johnson
Three Rivers
Mich
McAllisters
Masters
McAllister
Chas. Hayes
Ter Peischer
Catherine
Pra Ravenpers
Geo
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