Fearful Northwestern wreck near DeWitt claims brakeman
A eastbound Northwestern freight derailed two and a half miles west of DeWitt Iowa on Sunday, killing brakeman Edgar Q. Beckwith of Clinton and injuring engineer Joe Dolak and fireman Lyle Tolgon. About 17 cattle were killed and 23 stock cars wrecked as the train piled atop the engine in a deep cut. Rescue crews fear additional missing men in the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Edgar Q. Beckwith
Clinton
Joe Dolak
Lyle Tolgon
Northwestern Railway
Prace Fieally
Enine
Beckwith
Dolak
Tolson
Northwestern
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Carl Northington
Blackhawk
Davenpot
Charles T. Kindt
Beng
Body of Jackson County Boy Reaches Us
Mike O'Connor of France reports the War department confirms the body of his son Roy O Connor who died in Hericourt France October 25 1918 while serving in World War I will arrive in New York about May 7 1st The local American Legion Post will conduct funeral and full military honors with notices to follow in a later issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
France
Mike O'Connor
War Department
Roy ¥. O'Connor
Hericourt
New York
American Legion
Good Horses in Training at Maquoketa Fair Grounds
Fanciers in Maquoketa showcase fine horses regardless of auto popularity. Dr H N Whyte’s two speedsters Bingen Bond and Marie Whyte show pacing form. Dr E A Phillips also has strong entries while John Shaw trains Kernel Karr for the season. Buck Martin and two others pace well under Urban Gibson and Free man Dell plans a strong late run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Fair Grounds
H.N. Whyte
Bingen Bond
Marie Whyte
W Hich
E A. Phillips
John Shaw
Karr
George Hayes
Buck Martin
Urban Gibson
Freeman Dell
Oldest Mother Honored at South Bend Service
Mrs. E. J. Weed, longtime resident, was honored as the oldest mother at Mothers Day services by the First Methodist church Sunday. Rev J H Dunn read the scripture on Motherhood and Marvin Cmp presented the bouquet. A rose was given to every mother present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Weed
Our City
South Bend
Ind
News-Times
Bend
First Methodist Church
Marvin Campt
Visitors Day at City Memorial Hospital May 26
Visitors Day Thursday, May 26, at City Memorial Hospital invites residents to tour facilities. Mrs. Becker has labored to provide a well equipped and pleasant hospital, and the public is urged to attend to show support for keeping an up to date medical institution in our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Memorial Hospital
Mothers' Club Picnic Set for May 19 at Mrs Tuhts Home
The Mothers' Club will hold its annual picnic Thursday May 19 at the country home of Mrs Arch Tuhts with election of officers on the agenda. Miss Madeline Glaser of Davenport spent Saturday with her sister Mrs Freda Jensen and others toured Mt Vernon for the May festival. Dr and Mrs D N Loose Mr and Mrs C C Gallagher and Bess Joiner joined a car group to Mt Vernon Friday for the May festivity. Dr and Mrs T J Foley of Brimfield traveled home from Baldwin after brief city visits en route, calling on Mrs Foley's parents Mr and Mrs John Gollobith along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Arch Tuhts
Madeline Glaser
Davenport
Freda Jensen
D. N. Loose
C. C. Gallagher
Mien Bess
Mt. Vernon
T J. Foley
Brimfield
Baldwin
Foley
John Gollobith
Memorial Day Program Nearing Completion in Maquoketa
Memorial Day plans in Maquoketa advance with major speaker choice secured. Davenport contact Major William Dent Atkinson, former Chautauqua speaker, to address crowds. Letter from A F Dawson notes Atkinson’s war service and willingness to attend. Citizens urged to support and honor fallen and living servicemen with donations and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Wale Sycaner
Halliburton
A. F. Dawson
Davenport
W. D.atkinson
Dawson
J. R. Halliburton
Maquoketa
William Dent Atkinson
East 14Th Street
Atkinson
France
Palmer School
Bellevue High Confers 21 Graduates This Year
Bellevue schools graduate a class of 21, listing Dorothea Glade Bisdorf through Lawrence H. Van Danacker among the students. Other items note relatives visiting from Omaha, Pythian Sisters attendance, Rev. Boomershine returning from Coreville, and Mrs Wes Watters with Violet heading to Missoula for summer with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Bellevue High School
Dorothea Glade Bisdorf
Ethel Blake
Helen Belle Dunn
George Faust
Desse
Mae Frost
Harold W. Goetz
Leona Gurius
Torin H. Graaff
Marie R. Great
Mary Ellen Hartley
Florence Hartington
Evelyn Houck
Loraine Tresa Keil
Alice C. Kucheman
Herolé G. Koppes
Elden AL. Leffert
Della M
J. E. Bechtel
Omaha
Verne Clark
Alice
Graaff
Effie Parsons
Gertrude Anderson
Marion
Pythian Sisters Lodge
D. F. Boomershine
Coreville
Iowa
The
Reformed Church
Wes. Watters
Misa Violet
Missoulia
Mont
Arthur
Bron
Memorial Day Observance urged by W R C in Maquoketa Iowa
The Woman's Relief Corps of Iowa urges formal Memorial Day observance. A plea for unity, flowers and reverent memories highlights the Poppy Lady of France appeal and the push to wear red poppies with green sprigs. Counts honor to soldiers and unknown dead, inviting schools and communities to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Gidiy
Department of the Woman's Relief Corps
France
Isaabelle Mack
East Tenth Street
Indinanapolis
R. H. Tyndall
Children’s League
Guerin
United States
Indianapolis
Hays
Flanders Field
Emma Campbell
Minnie Miller
Iowa
Woman’s Relief Corps
Women’s Club Elects Officers in Regular Meeting
The Woman's Club held its regular meeting and officer election at Mrs. H. B. Hubbell's home. Officers include press secretary Mrs. J. E. Goodenow and treasurer Mr. A. H. Seaver. The Gotlock Club also met with Mrs. Huge Staack electing officers led by President Mrs. G. H. Reitmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
H. B. Hubbell
J. E. Goodenow
G. L. Mitch
Huge Staack
G. H. Reitmeyer
Pees
Bessie Joker
FL S
Haigto Ree
Wo PF. Butterworth
Local social notes and hometown travel updates
Dr Harry L Sharp traveled to Davenport to obtain the higher degree of the American Legion. EB A Coverdale and daughter Erma visited Davenport to support a son awaiting an operation. Mr and Mrs J C Gregory returned from a Chicago wedding trip and settled in the Allen flats. Mrs Fred Ostert and son Owen returned home to Davenport after visits with Afra Vess Hayes and friends. Wi McCaffrey Mason City J E Lowry Cedar Rapids and Mr Stea visited the O McCaffrey cigar store on Friday and spoke with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Sharp
Davenport
American Legion
EB. A. Coverdale
Mis
Erma
J. C. Gregory
Chicago
Alen Flats
Fred Ostert
Owen
Afra
Vess Hayes
Dasenport Torsorrom
Wi McCaffrey
Mason City
J. E. Lowry
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Stea
O. McCaffrey
Will
Howard Leads In New York Life Insurance Contest
Indiana step by step. Howard tops all competitors in a May insurance sales drive by Iowa branch New York Life Insurance Company as part of a statewide evangelistic campaign honoring D. W. Corley, state agency director for 25 years.
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Selng 4. Y. Life Insurannee
Howard
Iowa
New York Life Insurance Company
D. W. Corley
Mr. Howard
County Farm Bureau Plans June County Picnic at Renny Jarssen Farm
At the last county Farm Bureau board meeting, plans were set for the annual picnic on June 13 at the Renny Jarssen farm, near the center of the county. Speakers include Mrs. Charles W. Sewall, Benton County Indian farmer’s wife. secretary E. H. Cunningham may attend. program includes a basket dinner and open hospitality.
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Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board
Renny Jarssen
Johnson
Andrew
Bellevue
Andra
Charles WW. Sewall
Benton County
Mn E. H. Cunningham
Jong Farm Bureau Federation
Kunav
County Farm Bureau
Lady Said to Be 112 Years of Age Dies at Charlotte
Mrs. Mary Bradley, claimed to be Clinton County's oldest woman, died at 3 a.m. in the home of her granddaughter near Charlotte. Born in Treland with uncertain birth date, she may have been 112. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Henry Hint of Lyons and Miss Margaret Bradley, plus another daughter Mrs. Michael Dau, who died recently.
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Charlotte, Ta
Mary Bradley
Clinton County
John Haverdish
Charlotte
Bradley
Treland
Henry Hint
Lyons
Margaret Bradley
Michael Dau
Special Session of Jackson County Board May 20 1921
Notice announces a May 20 1921 special session of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to prepare for acquiring by condemnation rights for Federal Aid Project No 21. County Auditor Jones administers the notice. Also local social notes mention Mrs Dora Cooley visiting Maquoketa relatives, Opal Ringiep arriving from San Jose for the summer, Carel Geisler to Pavement Port for arm reset with E Rutimer accompanying, and Carol remaining at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
Jone L. Jones
Dora Cooley
Moline
Maquoketa
Opal Ringiep
San Jose
Calif
Frank Gibson
Carel Geisler
Pavenport
Lake's Hospital
E. 3. Rutimer
Carol
Death Claims Grand Good Woman Whitfield
Death summons Mrs. Joseph Whitfield a longtime resident of the city born March 11 1855 on N Main Street in the First Ward She married Joseph Whitfield in 1876 and after his death seven children survive three daughters and four sons and four grandchildren She was active in Pope Rebeccan Lodge and St Mark's Church Funeral services were held Tuesday at two oclock from her home Rev W J Parce officiating Interment in Mt Hope Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Whitfield
N. Main Street
Jessie
Oscar Fallange
Big Timber
Mont
Harry J
Cedar Rapids
Pope Rebeccan Lodge
St. Mark's Church
Parce
Episcopal Church
Mt Hope Cemetery
Ble
Stes
Address on Evolution of Professional Ethics at Fort Dodge
A pamphlet printed and read by Dr. M A Robinson of this city at the American Academy of Applied Dental Science annual meeting in Fort Dodge last November discusses "The Evolution of Professional Ethics." The piece is noted for its clear handling and is greatly enjoyed by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Robinson
American Academy of Appled Dental Science
Fort Dodge
Lancaster man arraigned for breaking and entering charges
Lancaster placed Leonard Chase under arrest last week and he was arraigned before Justice Ralston today pleading guilty to breaking and entering and appropriating cigars a minnow seine and other items from the home of Mr Ralston living north of the city. After waiving examination Chase was bound over to the grand jury under bonds of $500 with costs likely to be tried at the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constame
Lancaster
Leonard Chase
Justice Ralston
Ralston
Hie City
Chase
Frost Damages Garden Produce After Night Frost
A severe frost last night damaged potatoes savory crops and garden produce though fruit largely escaped due to fallen blossoms. The piece notes a potential summer shortage if frosts repeat. Also reports visitors including Mrs Macy Lockwood and Mrs Mo st Lincoln Neb and various social arrangements and the upcoming Pythian Sisters convention guest plan.
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Northwestern Line
Auf
Bawson
Department of
Wortan’s Relief Corps
Grand Anny of the
Repubic
Clubs
Ed. Harris
Clara Lomask
H. A. Melntire
Treas
A. H. Seaver
A. J. House
H. H. Fiubbell
Macy Lockwood
Most
Lincoln
Neb
C. V. Gordon
Bert Davis
Gierdon
Elliott
Hans Wilsen
Center Junction
Mia
Floyd Wilford
Famely
Bd Breckerhaumer
Sines City
Pythian Sisters
Mex PS Hadoval
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