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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

4

Prominent Lost Nation Citizen Dies Sudden

C Hanson proprietor of the local grocery store in Lost Nation died suddenly at about age 62 while serving a customer. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. In a separate note, Frank Kramer 11, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Kramer, was accidentally shot in the back while squirrel hunting. The bullet passed through the kidneys and lodged in the abdomen wall. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Clinton for X rays and medical care. doctors could not extract the bullets. Frank is reported to be recovering as well as can be expected.

Citzen Lost Nation C. Hanson Frank Chas. Kramer Ares Mercy Hospital Clinton

Maiden Flight Opens Brierly’s Season Giant Plane Soars Over City

Brierly’s large airplane completes its maiden trip of the season, giving a dizzying view of the city and surroundings. After weeks of overhaul and repair, the craft appears well prepared and impressively agile. Déran hopes Maquoketa soon finds a landing field to welcome aviators from distant points.

Brierly Airplane Brierly

Auto Mishap Injures Gregory Family Near Town

A noon auto accident on a road near the south town route to Maquoketa left Truman Gregory uninjured while his mother Mrs Nancy Gregory suffered severe head bruises. They were transported to town for surgical care with condition described as quite comfortable but serious concerns remained.

Truman Gregory Nancy Gregory Maquoketa

Memorial Day Plans From Local Veterans Groups

Special Notice calls W R C members to meet Saturday May 29 at 1 PM to weave wreaths for soldiers graves and aid in Memorial Day march practice. Veterans of Spanish American War and World War to hold services Sunday May 30 at Congregational Church. WAC president Mae Lockwood to present silk flag to American Legion. WAC members asked to bake pies for Soldier Boys Ranch on Memorial Day at Stone Building, bring pies to Pratt Street entrance with labels. Flowers donated by members to GA. By FallMonday.

W. RC GA. R Mae Lockwood W. A. C. Ainst Dollie Patterson American Legion Soldier Boys Stone Building Pratt St G. A

Eight Templars Call Meeting for Red Cross Degree

On Friday evening May 28 the Red Cross degree work will be conducted and all members are urged to be present. Report by B. C. Hubbell.

Templars Red Cross B. Hubbell B.C

Maquoketa Dairy Factory to resume cream receiving

The Maquoketa Condensed Milk Factory will be ready to receive cream on Wednesday May 26 and will pay 63 cents a pound for the week ending May 31. Several local residents and businesses are mentioned: Hamleys offers graduation photos. Alex Katsaros departed for Chicago. Miss Ogarita Klotz hosted a class Pic nic. Miss Leva Field closed her Newhall school and returned home. Wm and Th. McAlister and Mr. Pittsford visit from VicAllister Stores Co.. Mr and Mrs. Wen Goldsmith of Walters visit. Mrs. Geo Gibson and others traveled to Davenport.

Maquoketa Hamleys Alex Katsaros Montagmarca Chicago Royal Ogarita Klotz Detmar South Min St Pittsford VicAllister Stores’ Company Ort City Wen. Goldsmith Walters Oklo Ttes Geo. Gibson Gibson Emil Anderson Davenport

Sentinel Realty Company Expands Office Operations

Sentinel Realty proclaims expanded office rooms and services. Mr H Mealey and family arrived as residents, with Mr Mealey already listing properties and parties seeking city and farm homes. M J Howard of New York Life will be at the desk to greet policy holders and prospective clients.

Sentinel Realty Company Sentinel Realty Sentinel H. Mealey Drr. Mealey Mustey Sentinel Company Ark M. J. Howard New York Sentinel Office

Memorial Day Invitation With Community Welcome

A cordial invitation extends to the people of the commani by Imenasy and draquakera to observe Memorial Day. Committees aim to entertain a large crowd and assure guests they are welcome with two days of enjoyment planned by pisttot ie organizations and the citizen ship in general.

Imenasy Draquakera Pisttotie Pitonud

State Fair Attendance Seeks Reduced Railroad Rates

State fair attendees will receive reduced railroad rates for travel within the Western Passenger Association territory. For trips made before September 2, rates of five and a half will apply from all points within the state during the August 24 to September period.

Western Passenger Association

DeWitt Mail Carter Dies at Town City Fridge

DeWitt rural mail carrier Carter DeWitt age 52 died after an operation for a coma illness. The funeral was held Sunday. Mrs. L. B. Carson and son returned from Excelsior Springs and Chicago visit. Miss Ines Banghart of New York arrived to visit Frink Banghart, Zammly, and sister Mrs RL Grant of Omaha.

Riley Bird DeWitt Town City Sicoma

Storm Sweeps Iowa Towns Causing Four Million Damage

A damaging storm crossed parts of Iowa on a recent day bringing high winds and heavy rain. Crops suffered the main loss while rain and communication lines were hit. The Cedar Rapids to Waterloo corridor faced the worst, described as a cloudburst. One person was killed and ten injured at Castle Rock Minnesota. Locally crops were damaged prompting replanting efforts.

Ine Weriffie Ram Stamn Saeurday Dama Towa Tewa Cedar Rapids Waterloo Jeyeline Castle Rock Minn

Des Moines College Graduation List Highlights Local Grads

Miss Esther Suthers of Des Moines and Arthur Greenwalds of Nashville appear on the graduation list. Suthers completes Home Economics and Greenwalds finishes Liberal Arts. Groenwaldt serves as Editor in Chief of the College annual. Graduation scheduled for June 2.

Dee Moines College Esther Suthers Arther Greenwelds Nashville Suthers Arthur AL F. S Groenwaldt Suthersalye Jane

Bath Kol Chapter Special Meeting Called in Bath

A notice reports a special Bath Kol Chapter RB AL meeting set for Thursday evening May 27 with Deputy State Custodian presiding. All members are urged to attend. The item also records various local social mentions and minor incidents from Bath and Davenport.

RA. Masons Thore Bath Kol Chapter Areu Red Martensen EL PL

Former Maquotela Gil Prominent in Cedar Rapids Civic Affairs

Cedar Rapids civic scene gains prominence as Grace Boston, a former Maquoketa girl, is elected vice president of the Business and Professional Women's Club while the group promotes its activities following its charter grant after a St. Louis convention.

Maquotela Gil Cedar Rapids St. Louis Ceder Rapids Grace Boston Maquoketa

Ambitious Maquoketaites Praise Miss Boston in Progress Circles

In Cedar Rapids wide circles, Miss Boston is hailed for rising prominence through progressive work. Maquoketaites note her girlhood roots in the community, school days, and social ties, expressing pride in her state wide honors and business and social achievements.

Cedar Rapids Boston Tdder Viseed

Graduate Nurse Edna Cundill Completes Mercy Hospital Course

Mise Cundill, now a two year nurse, finished a three year program at Mercy Hospital Davenport. She plans to return home after the case is completed for two visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Cundill.

Mise Edna Cundill The Mercy Hospitel Davenport Mise Cundill Oma Cage Will Cundill

Mrs Mary Trout Godfrey Sells Home on Matteson Avenue

Mrs Godfrey disposed of her corner property at Matteson Avenue and Low Cost Streets to Ring for 4250 dollars. Possession soon and plans to depart for Colorado. Ring is linked to Maquaketa Trent and Metal Company.

Rive Godfrey Mary Trout Godfrey Matteson Ave Ring Colorado Maqusketa Tren and Metal Company

Nissen Family Departs After Storm Damage in Chetona Minn

Mr and Mrs Nissen left Monday afternoon for the storm swept Chetona district after their son Voke Nissen sent word that four exclone had wreaked havoc destroying houses and buildings in the area.

Cne Distrit Chris Nissen Voke Nissen Chetona Minn

Pageant and Carnival at Euroline School Friday evening

A pageant and a carnival are planned at Euroline school on Friday evening June ath with the pageant starting at six o clock sharp. Attendance urged. reminders mention Bess Fritze and Jennie Stowers as teachers involved. Also note sale or rent of a goat for FoxI Tere’s a good rent or leg for some taxis. Realty listings and local notices about residents moving or buying homes in Davenport. Elmer Miter and family relocate to a newly purchased acre farm cast northeast of town. Ringenberg of Iowa Electric Co. moves into Miller residence on Otte street.

Euroline Soclock Sharp Bess Fritze Jennie Stowers Misa Mary Davenport Elmer Miter Tour Ringenberg Iowa Electric Co Miller Otte Street

Becker Advances City Hospital Plan in Third Ward

ANNA Becker purchases the Riggs property in the Third Ward and will convert it into City Hospital. The existing Becker Home will be renamed Becker Home, an ideal residence for those seeking a happy home and care.

Jarl Anna Becker

Narrow Escape on Woods Road After Picnic Collision

Seven Junior boys and girls narrowly escaped injury when a car blinded by lights drifted off a bridge embankment near Lost Nation on the way home from a junior picnic. The car was wrecked but all occupants escaped serious harm.

Anto Lost Nation

Winklewads and local goings on in Maquoketa

A jumble of village anecdotes and reflections spans from a Dubuque architect’s fortunes to Congress critics and a comic road dispute near Tron Hill. It notes social tidbits about neighbors, a nurse joke, busy mornings, and various Davenport and Maquoketa travels with arrivals, departures, and family visits.

Question Box Answers Mapped For Reader Curiosity

A local column explains primaries, how they select party delegates, and state control of election dates. It also covers electrical engineering study at Iowa State University, milk sale regulations in Maquoketa, and mason work terms. Additional Q and A address a legal issue, a view on American greatness, a historic execution, and cyclone victims in Clinton County.

The Sentinel Lana Iowa Extension Department Iowa State University Gersongs F. B.S America Jackson County Jotesph Jackson Andrew Nenophen Perkins JW. Bilis Clinton County Delmar Reader Wm. Griemo Adam Hildebrandt Sorren Clemmensen Obadiah Allison Maggie Maloney Jay Breen Martin Hynes Frances So Jan Charles Flory Chile Dren

Maquoketa Pair Wed in Bellevue Parsonage Ceremony

Miss Rosella Meier of Washington township and Everette B. Phillips of Maquoketa wed at St. Josephs parsonage in the city with Rev. AL Munternachotke officiating. The bride wore taupe satin and blue georgette, carried white roses, and will reside in Maquoketa after a brief honeymoon.

Everette Phillips Sam Bellevue AL Munternachotke Alfred Dickman Laura Norpel Louis Meier Washington Township O HL Philips Maquoketa Dubuque Davenport Mequokera Sentinel

President Carranza Murder Shocks Mexican Republic

Rumors say Carranza and his cabinet were killed as rebel leaders seized control of the Mexican capital. Reported details describe executions and fear of harsh punishment for survivors, signaling a volatile shift in governance and ongoing vigilante violence in the south.

Coldest April in 45 Years Records Stand

Weather records from Dubuque show April as the coldest in 45 years with an exception in 17. The average temperature in April this year was 12.9 degrees, compared with 41 degrees last April. Highest 73, lowest 19. Thirteen were 16 days with measurable rainfall totaling 3.81 inches.

St Dubuque Apri

Removal Notice After Stanlurs May 29th

Removal notice states relocation to new quarters on the north side of West Piatt lies, with address move planned for May 29 and current location referenced, signed by Dr.

Stanlurs West Piatt Liies

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