Tragic double suicide near Dewitt linked to grief
In Clinton County near Dewitt Iowa Mrs Carl Porthon and El Bowman were found dead in a Ford car with a half empty bottle of strychnine. Authorities say grief over Helen Porthon s death and her fiancé Bowman triggered the tragedy. Funeral plans announced for Mrs Porthon and Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Carl Potthon
Eiva Bowman
Kirtley Place
Helen Porthon
Young Bowman
Ford
Davenport-Dubuque Road
Bowman
Miss Poarthen
Wapsie
Pioneer Mr A J L Prmps Boasts Revolutionary Grandfather
Maquoketa resident Mr A J L Prmps claims two grandfathers served Washington’s army in the Revolution and a grandson fought in the World War. The note asks if any other local can match such lineage. Also mentions camera rentals and a homely studio run by Mr and Mrs F E Thomas with Frazel Hurst, Dorothy Philips, and Harry Pace visiting Iowa City for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Ajl Prmps
Washington
F. E. Thomas
Frazel Hurst
Dorothy Philips
Harry Pace
Iows City
Popular Couple Quietly Won Saturday Afternoon
A surprise quiet home wedding took place Saturday at 4 00 at the bride s home as Mrs Lucile Hurst became the wife of Mr O H Cuddy The ceremony was performed by Dr Morgan pastor of the Congregational church The couple left for Davenport to tell relatives and will reside at their West Platt street home The Sentinel joins friends in wishing the newlyweds a long happy life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Sahe
Lucile Hurst
O. H. Cuddy
Morgan
Congregational Church
Davenport
M. A. Robinson
First ‘Nations Bank
Death Claims Chas Hatfield Sioux City Brother of E P Hatfield
E P Hatfield of this city received word Thursday of the death of his brother Chas E Hatfield of Sioux City from blood poisoning. He was the youngest son of late Eli and Mrs Hatfield, raised south of Maquoketa, once a traveling salesman for the Sioux City Journal. Survived by wife Anna Hengerson, two sons Paul and Rex, both attorneys of Sioux City, one brother E P Hatfield, and sister Mrs Jacob Klotz of near Delmar. Mer Antfield left Thursday evening for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Hatfield
Chas E. Hatfield
Sioux City
Eli Hatfield
Maquoketa
Sioux City Journal
Anna Hengerson
This City
Paul and
Rex
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Palmer Old Shed
Fire department responds to a Saturday alarm directing crews to an old shed beyond North Glive street owned by W. D. Palmer. The hay-filled building ignites from sparks from a nearby bonfire as Palmer burns rubbish. Heavy hose lines needed, but firemen quickly gain control, urging readers to insure property with H. Gale Buchner. Also notes local notices and social items including visits and club picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Glive Street
W. D. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Bur
H. Gale Buchner
Memorial Day Program with Services and Procession
Memorial Day activities include church services led by Rev. Purce and Rev. Lang in Lame GA and 1la. m. at 1st M. E. church, followed by a 1:30 p.m. procession supervised by John Kaler and others. Veterans groups, Women's Relief Corps, bands, and school children join from East Platt and Olive, ending at Mt. Hope cemetery for memorial rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA. B
Lang
M. E
Women’s Relief Corp
End Women's Auxiliary
1St National Bank
John Kaler
Supt. Moyle
Prof
Halliburton
Frank Purinton
Women's Relief Corps
East Platt Street
Olive Street
Salute the Dead Bugle Call and Taps at High School
The program resumes on the High School Campus at 3 30 with Music Song America Flag Salute Invocation Reading of Orders. Lincoln's Gettyburg Address by Mae Lockwood Tribute to World War Dead by American Legion Post Commander Will Rankin Address of Welcome by Post Commander G A R Adjutant High School Davenport. Rev L E Brough speaks. The Women's Relief Corps holds services for Sailors and Marines at Maquoketa River Bridge at 7 30 p m. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Wm. Dent Atkinson
Women's Relief Corps
Maquoketa
American Legion
Women's Auxiliary
City Hall
Oliver Street
Quarry Street
F. J. Swift
High School
Lincoln
Gettyburg
G.A. R
Tkinson
Davenport
L. E. Brough
Women’s Relief Corps
Maquoketa River Bridge
Burleson and Scott Wedding At Local Parlor
Early morning ceremony at Rev G Morgan parlor united Burton Barnes Burleson and Miss Gladys Loreta Scott as Mr. and Mrs. Burleson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Wilson. Bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Scott of Baldin, a Magnaoketa High School graduate, groom son of Mr and Mrs C V Burleson, works with his father in purebred stock. Post ceremony congratulations note arrival home. Nearby mentions include Mrs W W Meginnis at Vermon street and Dr Decker visiting from Davenport. Mrs J Murray Hoag of Los Angeles to Boston for a niece graduation and will spend summer in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Barnes Burleson
Gladys Loreta Scott
G. Morgan
Selockland
W.W. Meginnis
Vermon Street
Decker
Davenport
Our City
Mondy
J. Murray Hoag
Los Angeles
Calif
Mosidas
Boston
Mass
Hoagh
East
Good Woman Called Home Mrs Taft Dies At 76
Mary Taft Estey born near Casscade July 31 1848 died Friday at the Mrs B D Ely home in Maquoketa Iowa. She married John W Estey June 6 1868 and lived in Maquoketa where three children Ted Allie and Carrie died years ago. She outlived by sister Mrs B D Ely brother A A Taft and grandson Frank Estey. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Ely home officiated by Rev Puree of St Mark's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taft
W. G. Taft
Lucinda Taft
Casscade
B. D. Ely
Jackson County
Taft
Maquokete
John W. Estey
Maqu
Ely
B. D Ely
A. A. Taft
Clarion
It Pays to Advertise High School Play
Maquoketa High School senior class presents It Pays to Advertise next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Cyrus Martin, a soap king, schemes with his secretary to push his son Rodney into business and an advertising campaign to outdo his rival father. Cast includes Cyrus Martin Cecil Dutton Vale Ellery Clark Chester Flagel Leonard Rockwell Mary Gray Helen Weber Margaret Ellis Burke Edna Reel Alice Clark Marie Ward and others directed by Miss Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa High School
Murti
Rodney
Martin
Ambrose Peale
Martin, Sr
Miss Barnett
Cyrus Martin
Kingrigh Seresed
Arthur
Cecil Duttonvale
Ceeceeenaeersee
John Geel
Ellery Clark
Ivory Soap
King
Chester Flagel
Leonard Rockwell
William Smith
Cyrus
Leonard Rockwell Mary Gray
Helen Weber
I Ganntesse DeBesurien
Margaret Ellis Burke
Edna Reel
Bronson
Marshall Fields
Katie
Marie
the Martins
Alice Clark
Mariel Ellis
Death on Denver Special Near DeWitt Details
Coroner Dr FL Kellogg of Clinton investigated the death of Mrs Ellen Barnes of Arcola who died on the Denver Special train between DeWitt and Clinton. Cause of death listed as consumption after the body was reviewed. Husband and nurse escorted her homeward before burial arrangements. Mr and Mrs R Sanner visited Anamosa with the Lee Sanners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Clinton
Northwestern Railway
Ellen Barnes
Arcola
Denver
Dewitt
West
Tr. Kellogg
Preston sewer plant work starts with local crew
Charley Anderson of Anderson and Son and the Independent Construction Co began excavations for Preston’s new sewer disposal plant at Mitchell street. The city paid $830 for the acre, including $500 land cost and $150 for pasture loss, with Peters boys renting the farm. Three teams and scrapers, run by local men, are moving ground as the main sewer progresses, including a pipe laid under Main Street railroad tracks last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Anderson
Anderson and Son
Maqueketa
Independent Construction, Co. of
Davenport
Preston
Mitchell Street
N. Godes
Main St
Chituary Adda Summers Dutton of Tron Hill Dies at 75
Chituary Adda Summers Dutton, born February 8, 1846 in Nashville Iowa, died May 15 1921 at her Tron Hill Ta home. She married Ezra E. Dutton July 4, 1870. he died 1894. Survived by five children Walter Emory and two Mrs Bakers, Mrs Hopson of Taylor County, and Union County. sister Mrs Anna Littell. brother Wilson Northrop. fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday East Transit Church Rev Watterson officiating. burial in East Transit Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda E. Summers
Nashville
Tron Hill
Ezra E. Dutton
Walter
Emory
George Baker
Troy Hill
Geo. Hopson
Taylor County
Wise
James Hopson
Union Couty
Oscar
Byron
Anna Littell
Near Baldwin
Wilson Northrop
Hubbard, Neb
Advent Church
East Tronsit
Watterson
Mysterious Shot Wounds Infant at Supper Table
A bullet pierced Irving Fokt at a family supper in Dubnugue May 20 as he reached for bread. The bullet lodged in a wood panel after passing through his right hand. Doctors call the injury painful but not serious. No source of the shot has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubngue
Irving
Andrew Fokt
Miles Lady Stricken Last Saturday Afternoon
Mrs Davis suffered a slight stroke at Miles Kelloge and Mrs Davis. for several hours she could not speak yet remained aware of her surroundings. After medical care she is recovering, with family and friends pleased by her gradual improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Miles
Davis
Wreck Costs Weighed On Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Rumor puts the Dewitt freight wreck a month ago at a cost of about a quarter of a million dollars to the Chicago and Northwestern, covering loss of life and property, repairs, detours, and incidental expenses. Mr. OLWL Krumviede returned Friday from a visit to Excelsior Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comepanies
Dewitt
Consili
Chicago & Northwesters
Hfe
Group Eight Bankers Meet to Convene Friday
The eighteenth annual meeting and banquet of Group Eight of the Iowa Bankers Association will be held on Friday May 27 at ten. Counties Cedar Clinton Jackson Jones Muscatine and Scott comprise Group Eight with Kelso of Belle Vue as secretary. Clinton meeting program includes registration at Wapsipinicon Club and tours to industrial plants then a morning conference of group chairmen and secretaries at Wapsipinicon Club followed by a 3:00 P.M. business meeting at Eagle Point Park. E Webbles chairman. Music by Maurice H Leahy. Five minute reports from presidents of county bankers associations TALES F B Vetter. Davenport speaker A M Carpenter Monticello on What Can the Banker Do to Help His Community A F Dawson Davenport on Should the Banker Urge the Farmer to Liquidate Faster Committee chairmen listed. L A Andrew Iowa Bankers Association president Freak Watmer secretary. Banquet at 6:30 P.M. at Wapsipinicon Club with EB Webbles chairman after dinner speech by Hon Robert L Cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Cedar
Clinton
Jackson
Jones
Muscatine
Scott
H Kelso
Bellevue
Wapsipinican Club
County Bankers Associations
Wapasip‘nicon Club
Eagle Point Park
E. Webbles
Maurice H. Leahy
Tales F. B. Vetter
Davenport
Iowa
A. M. Carpenter
Monticello
Freak Watmer
Towa Bankers Association
Maurice H. Feahy
Wepsininicar Club
EB. Webbles
Robert 1G. Cousins
DeWitt Howitzer Company Receives Equipment Shipped from Rock Island
Equipment for the DeWitt Howitzer Company includes uniforms and guns sent from Rock Island and will be ready for use once new quarters in the army are prepared for storage. Distribution of uniforms and weapons is a major operation due to red tape and the need for proper quarters, with the task regarded as onerous until room is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Howitzer Company
Dewitt Howitzer Co
Rock Island
Bee Men on Tour Seek Beekeeping Members in Clinton County
Clinton county bee men travel by auto starting from Dewitt at 10 A M with a basket dinner at Delmar, visiting the west end of the county in the afternoon to recruit new members and teach beekeepers better handling methods for profit. The gathering at Dewitt precedes the Delmar stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Dewitt
A. E. Banks
Delmar
Dewi
Flag at Half Mast for Chief Justice White
An executive order directs the flag at the Maquoketa post office to be placed at half mast in honor of the late Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court until after his funeral services, set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homor
White
United States Supreme Wart
Maquoketa
Dokey Day Weather Warnings For Tomorrow
An unclear, weather driven note urges rain gear for tomorrow as Pakie Day features are planned. The message stresses carrying an umbrella over a parasol to prevent ceremonial disruption and to avoid harm to community proceedings while hoping for light rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yay Bey
Wiltin
Simak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Porthon
Perthon
Chas, Hatfield
Fire Department
Kodak
Hamely
Henry Krose
West Plat Street
Misa Gladys Calkins
Fred Ottert
Orville Eastman
Drtmar
Outlook Club
Dr. D. N
Gertrude Meinhardt
Elsie
Chicago
American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary
Purce
Episcopal Church
Lame
Geo. Teskey
Cenai
Wellington
Leson
Route E
Mrs. R. Sanner
Anamosa
Lee Sanner
Chituary
Miles Lady
Mss
Olwl Krumviede
Excelsior iSprings
Bee Men
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