Funeral of Mrs John Alison Held Thursday Afternoon
Nancy Jane Parkinson born February 28 1843 near Gwelf Ontario Canada married John Alligon December 22 1859 and later settled in Clinton County Iowa The family moved frequently including Delmar Elwood Maquoketa Santa Barbara and Longmont Colorado Mrs Allison active in church work survived by husband and ten children Obadiz h died in 1898 cyclone Burial at Evergreen Delmar Methodist church Rev E A Lang officiated funeral conducted Thursday afternoon.
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Nancy Jane Parkinson
Gwelf
Ontario
Canada
John Alligon
United States
Clinton County
Allison
States
Nea Delmar
Elwood
Delmar
Evergreen Cemetery
John J .Cain
Waverly
James Snoddy
Olin
Wm. Benton
John J
Margaret
Maquoketa
Hannah Banks
Santa Barbar
Calif
Albert
George
Gould J
Long Mont
Coly
Obadizh
Methodiat Church
E. A. Lang
Evergrem
Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Bradley Couple in Sanborn Iowa
Mrs. Bradley died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire while a gasoline stove was in use at their Sanborn restaurant. Mr. Bradley died Thursday from burns while attempting to save her. Peter B Bradley, 44, a son of the late Peter Bradley of Bellevue and Manueketa, lived in Sanborn for years and leaves two sons and two daughters, plus five brothers and five sisters. The double funeral was at the Presbyterian church in Sanborn on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bradley
Sanborn
Iowa
Peter BR. Bradley
Bellevue
Manueketa
Elizabeth
N. J
Maquoketa
Presbyterian Church
Arrival of Rev and Mrs Broighs Family in Maquoketa
The 240 mile trip from Murray to Maquoketa ends as Rev. and Mrs. Ns. E. Broigh son Allan and baby Beulah arrive. They plan to live at 308 S Vermont St and attend First Baptist Church where Rev. Brough will preach on Consecration and The Prophet in the Temple. Also notes Bible School and midweek services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Maquoketa
Ns. E. Broigh
Allan
Beulah
S. Vermont St
Brough
First Baptist Church
Bible School
L. Elgin Brough
Baptist Church
Armistice Day Crowd Adapts to Cold Weather
Disappointing Armistice Day weather kept many residents indoors while a smaller crowd joined marchers and veterans in the morning program led by the Galuska band and Old Vets. County Auditor Sayers awarded victory medals to world war veterans before a luncheon hosted by the Women's Advisory and the WAC. An afternoon concert by Galuska's band followed, with music and social time planned for the evening of basketball and dancing, though colder conditions limited attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Galuska Band
Main Street
Platt
Pleasant
Sayers
Advillary
Gaiuska
Popular Young Couple Married at English Lutheran
Mrs Emory Salzmann and Mr Ed Olm of Davenport wed at English Lutheran Church Davenport on Tuesday morning Nov 9 at 10 o'clock leaving for a wedding trip east. Bride a former Maquoketa girl daughter of Mrs Fannie Shattuck, and Olm a Davenport grocery store proprietor. The Sentinel offers congratulations. The report also notes various local social updates and community notices.
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Emory Salzmmann
Ed Olm
Davenport
Maquoketa
Fannie Shattuck
Mr. Olm
Gavenport
the Sentinel
Iowa Farms Decline in Number Despite Acreage Increase
Iowa shows a drop of 3100 farms since 1900, with Dubuque County down and state rural population falling. Nationwide trends echo the farm exodus, though Wisconsin gains while Illinois loses 26,773 farms over the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dubuque Co
United States Department of Yegriculture
Department
Wisconsin
Illinois
Badger
Chicken Pie Supper At KR P Wall By Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters plan a Chicken Pie Supper on Tuesday November 16 starting at 5 80 PM at the KR P Wall. All invited. Wm Gillett arrived last week from Stone City and will live with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank McNear Mrs Eli Edwards has moved back to Maquoketa after residing at Monmouth.
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Pythian Sisters
KR. P. Wall
Wm. Gillett
Stone City
Hiss
Frank McNear
Eli Edwards
At Monmouth
Maquoketa
First Aid and Lifesaving Push Under Red Cross Peace Plan
The Red Cross peace program prioritizes first aid and life saving as essential skills. The central division notes increasing adoption in schools and normal colleges, with hundreds of teachers trained as instructors and several chapters expanding courses and teacher availability. Milwaukee reports vigorous growth in first aid and life saving, and other chapters seek swimming instruction, though teacher shortages persist. Private institutions have begun ordering Red Cross supplies, and may soon come under Red Cross chapter control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bureau of First All
Muskegon
Mich
Ludington
Milwaukee
Maquoketa Boy Helps Win Northwestern Clash at Iowa City
Edmund Rich of Maquoketa starred as quarterback in the second half helping the Town eleven defeat Northwestern at Iowa City last Saturday. He replaced A. Devine and delivered the customary strong play in the "rich" style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocal
Law
Northwestern
Iowa City
Edmund Rich
Maquoeketa
Edmund
A. Devine
Error in Jackson County Fair financial statement corrected
In a hurried rush to press we discovered a balancing error in the Jackson County Fair Association financial statement. Officials from the fair cooperated and the correction is presented in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’ County Fair Association
Better Speech Week Observed in City Schools
The article notes Better Speech Week in schools from Monday urging students to speak native language correctly with patience and care. It emphasizes avoiding slang, valuing enunciation and a musical voice, and states it is everyone’s right to cultivate clear speech.
Armenian Relief Society elects officers and plans bazaar
The Armenian Relief Society and Home Relief Society elected officers for the year led by President Minnie Miller and Vice President Jessie Palmer. A bazaar is set for Monday at the Martin Hat Shop, with a November 18 meeting at Mrs Riley Edwards home and a birthday supper for September and October birthdays.
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Armenian Relief Society
Armenian and Home Relief Society
Minnie Miller
Jessie Palmer
Ethel Anderson
Nelle Ringlep
Mirs
Nelle Hoffstrom
Luella Hodowal
Heleen Phillips
Mac King
Nelle Heffstrom
Martin Hat Shop
Riley Edwards
Prcni
Holidaycard orders and local visits noted
The office has samples of holiday greeting cards and urges ordering early for timely delivery. Armistice Day observations are mentioned with locals John Wright a University of Iowa student at Iowa City at home. Oscar Hayes Davenport and George Tompkins Clinton visit for a few days. Mrs F E Thomas and others plan trips to Des Moines to witness a football game and visit Maquoketa students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wrisht
University
Fowy City
Oscar Hayes
Travenport
George Tompkins
Clinton
F E Thomas
C. C. Gallagher
Misa
Electric Service From Rural Transmission Lines
Bulletin No 47 from the Engineering Extension Department Iowa State College outlines methods for rural electric service. It describes farm cooperatives building lines and buying wholesale, ownership transfer after completion, and power company led installations with higher farmer rates. Maintenance, patrols, and shared technician support are emphasized to ensure reliable rural service. The piece notes continuation next week.
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Lowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Central Stations
Pythian Sisters Plan Next Meeting After Wed Session
At a Wednesday Pythian Sisters meeting it was decided to hold the next gathering on Thursday night. Notes mention the date November 18 and a prior reference to the 25th. The Girl's Friendly Society met at Mrs L L Riggs home with 15 members present and progress toward preparing St Market Church basement for future meetings.
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Pythian Sisters
Girl's Friendly Society
L. L. Riggs
St Market Church
Country Community Guild Holds Two Fall Meetings
The Country Community Guild met twice, first at E. E. Bolt’s home on Halloween with decorations and witchly merriment, games, and supper. The second gathering at Mrs. Elmer Bowman’s home in Norwith planned a plant remembrance for Mrs. William Miller and the quilt project for the next meeting at Mrs. Dana Batties’s home in Norwith on Wednesday afternoon November 27.
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Country Community Guild
Hallowe'en R
E. E Bolt
Elmer Bowman
Norwith
William
Mme Wagner Shank and The Artists Ti in concert
Snow White Pharmacy presents Mme. Wagner Shank mezzo soprano and The Artists Trio at Pastime Theatre on November 15. Shank’s career with Henry W. Savage and church choirs highlights a seasoned stage presence. the trio Hungerford violinist and Margaret Carlisle pianist bring American training and style. Reported hints suggest an extraordinary recital with a pleasant surprise for attendees.
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Snow White Pharmacy
Shank
Pastime Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Mmne
Europe
Chicago Musical College
Carlo Sebastiano
Giovanni Roche
Conservatory of Naples
Ital
Mme. Shank
Trrio
Hungerford
Margaret Carlisle
Amer
Ica
Ose
Prosperity signals from Nov news including payroll shrink and bank closure
Reports from Dubuque reveal Farley & Loetscher Co imposing a nine to eight hour day with Saturdays off as a major factory efficiency move. In Bradville the Farmers Savings Bank failed under state supervision, with deposits around 135 000 and total capital about 890 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debuque
Iowa
Farley & Loetscher Co
Sani
Bradyville
Where Are Those Last Summer Wages
Pawn brokers report diamonds and jewel assets pledged for money as wages from last summer evaporate. The market foresees a hard winter with high insecurity and more tickets likely to be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaza
Ameri
Peroda
Public Health Findings on October School Children
The Health Department and American Red Cross report that among 382 examined October schoolchildren in Maquoketa 60% had defective teeth 13% defective nasal breath 30% abnormal throats and 19% underweight after excluding puny children. Complete underweight figures await accurate scales. The Junior Red Cross maintains scales in four ward schools and Mothers' Fund covers 32 children. Community groups consider tuberculin tested milk from local cows for school distribution at recess under teacher supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andings of Publi Health Nurse Sucker Co
Chepter American Red Cross
Maquoketa
Hurst Estate Sale Planned After Court Proceeding
The Hurst Estate, perhaps the largest in Jackson County, is to be sold via court proceedings. John Campbell is appointed referee and has advertised about 1,600 acres near Turville and 120 near Steen Island with bids due by Sovtith and possession to be given Feb 1. The Maquoketa White Lime Works, likely the largest in the state, will be sold later. Iris understood A Horst get and ong of The avn his plats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Jackson County
John Campbell
Turetille
Steen Island
Sovitth
Maquoketa White
Iris
A. Horst Get
Death in Lamotte of Ley Francale A Young Man
Word spread Monday morning through Lamotte and the surrounding town of Ley Francale death at his family residence. Born December 1 in St Donatus he was described as industrious and noble. He leaves three brothers and a sister, with services held at home then at church with Rev Justed presiding.
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St. Donatus
Francois
Peor
East Hatetes
Teaves
Dav Sieverding
John Galle
Dent
Dubuque
Coliece
Eymeral
Fialy Ross
Father
Library Notes Promote Children's Book Week Event
A local library marks Week, aiming to inspire children to love reading. The event features a bulletin board with book recommendations and activities to engage young readers, inviting families to browse and borrow from the children’s collection.
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Hamiltan W
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