Maquoketa Chooses Bids For Municipal Lighting Plant
City council meets over bids on a four-section contract for a municipal lighting plant and water works expansion. Die sel engine by Busch Selzer Co for 250 horsepower priced at 36450 dollars judges the diesel project. St Paul Electric Company awarded water works addition and distribution system work with costs around 92 000 dollars. Work to begin promptly with routing from the plant to Map Street via Main Olive alley and to Second Street. Despite opposing views, supporters back the project as a money-saving move for Maquoketa’s future services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busch-Selzer Bros Diesel Engine Co
Kansas City
Prum
St. Paul
Mapte
Main
Olive
Oskaloosa
Missouri
Maquoketa
Box Social at Hurstville Nets $105.85
A box social at the Hurstville school house Friday evening raised $105.85. Miss Golda Hardin presided, Fritz Eggerstad bid high for treats at 6.75, one man spent a quarter of his earnings on a parcel that turned out for his wife, and overall the event was harmonious despite high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osun
Hurstville
Red Cross
Golda Hardin
Fritz Eggerstadt
Bertine
Fri
Maquoketa Min
Winters Southbound Socialites Plan Warm Flights
Mrs Henry Meyers and Mrs J E Squiers depart for St Petersburg to spend the cold winter months at the southern resort. Mr and Mrs Frank Coverdale left last Saturday for the same destination. Mrs M Rice heads to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. Frank Sears also plans to leave December first for St Petersburg. The McGinty club meets Wednesday evening with O Tabor. Mrs W A Kendall and Mrs J Estey visit Delmar friends today. Mrs R E Stephens hosts the Monday Afternoon Bridge club tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyers
J. E. Squiers
Levi Keck
St Peetersburg
End
Frank Coverdale
M. Rice
Chicago
Mra
W. ER. Hurst
Frank Sears
St Petersburg
McGinty Club
W. A. Kendall
One of County's Oldest Residents Dead at Preston
Rev J L Jenkins aged ninety three died at 5:30 pm yesterday at the home of his son Dr Hugh Jenkins in Preston death due to infirmities of age He was known as Preston's grand old man and a man of keen intellect Funeral arrangements had not been made at press time An obituary will appear in the Preston column later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
J. L. Jenkins
Hugh Jenkins
Jenkins
Ely and Gregory Form New Law Firm in Jackson State Bank Block
Change of law practice announced last week as John C Gregory successor to the late W C Gregory joins County Attorney C G Ely in forming Ely & Gregory. Ely, senior partner with a broad private and public practice, and Gregory, grandson of W C Gregory, return after military service ready to resume duties. The firm is welcomed as a progressive addition to the city’s professional roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gregory
W. C. Gregory
Gregory
WIC
France
Matte
Ely Gregory
Good Woman Cared Home At Mercy Hospital Clinton
Benajah Phelps longtime Jackson county pioneer dies after weeks ill ness at Mercy Hospital Clinton Phelps born Ellen Catherine Berry in Skibbereen Ireland 1825 came to America 1823 married 1856 and moved to Clinton county 1902 surviving sons John H Geo B Samuel B seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter funeral held Buchner chapel Rev J J Kidder officiating
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Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Mira
Benajah Phelps
Jackson
Phelps
Sher
Ellen
Catherine’ Berry
Helps
Skibbereen
Cork
Wid
Americs
St. Lawrence Co
Benejah Phelps
Clinton County
John H
Lost Nation
Geo. B
Samuel B
Chia City
H. White
R. Tyler
Commanche
T. Martin
Chicago
John Phelps
Green Mann
Cedar, Rapids
Paul Phelps
Dorris Tyler
Buchner Chapel
J. J. Kidder
Auto crash injures Tubbs family near Hurchville
Monday evening Mr and Mrs Archie Tubbs riding a buggy drawn by two ponies were struck by a fast car driven by Henry Weets near Hurstville after crossing railroad tracks. Mrs Tubbs suffered a bad cut and bruises, while Mr Tubbs and Mrs Tubbs escaped serious injury, ponies unharmed. Mrs J E Goodenow hosted a dinner party Sunday. John Phelps and his son attended his mother Mrs Bex Phelps funeral Saturday.
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Archie Tubba
Hockville
Hurstville
Henry Weets
Dir. Tubbs
J. E. Goodenow
John Phelps
Lost Nation
Bex Phelps
Merchants Ready for Santa Qui Holiday Trade
Merchants across the city stock up early for Christmas with lavish toys and fine goods as public demand grows. Shop early to avoid disappointment and secure the season’s best offerings. The tuberculosis drive runs December 1 to 10 with Jackson County’s quota of ten cents per capita, led by Dr. D N Loode and Miss Bess Joiner, urging widespread volunteer support to fund Red Cross seals and curb the Great White Plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qui
Jackson County
D.N. Loode
Red Cross
Mitkee
Miss Bess
Maquoketa
Iowa-Ames Football Clash Reported By Wireless
The Sentinel received last Saturday’s Iowa Ames football game results via wireless through Archie Banks radio station at Delmar. The score by quarters and final result were relayed by phone and posted on the Sentinel bulletin board five minutes after halftime. Final score 10 to 0 with Iowa winning.
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Xeepling
The
Sentinel
Iowa-Ames
Archie Banks
Delmar
Maquoketa Faces Silvis In Thanksgiving Night Tilt
The Maquoketa basketball team aims to defeat Silvis at the Olympic on Thanksgiving evening. Reibel’s seven piece orchestra will provide music after the game. A lively evening is planned as the locals back their squad with a strong show of support. Mr and Mrs E G Beeson arrived from Duluth for a visit with the Weaner family. After December first the Reisons will relocate to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa Five
Reibel
E.G. Beeson
Duluth Minn
Mav
E. K. Weaner
Local Taxidermist Warns on Lacey Bird Law
Local taxidermist Pranktinis urges readers to follow the Lacey Bird Law, a federal act protecting birds including hawks and owls except a few listed species. The law deems possession or sale of protected birds illegal with severe penalties, and mentions the growing Audubon Society presence in facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey Bird
Pranktinis
U.S
Audubon Society
Sentinel Delay Acknowledges Thanksgiving Week Brief
The paper explains a tardy delivery due to Thanksgiving observance. The staff will work Friday morning and print will be late but deemed justifiable and commendable by readers.
Builds Fine at Residence of Eggers and Tucker
Barry Eggers and his father-in-law John H. Tucker plan a new home three titles west of the current farm residence and just east of Mr. Tucker’s property. The house will be 4 by 36 feet, modern in every respect, and the couple will reside there after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Eggers
John H. Tucker
Bard
Mr. Tucker
Cows At Schwein Sale Bring High Averages Near Delmar
At a Schwein sale near Delmar last Wednesday the average price for cows was $130 with strong demand for good milk cows and a top price paid of $157. The high fat batter quality boosted prices, while horses and machinery prices were lower, with horses selling at $125 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwein
Delmar
Unfrinate Fl Saturday Accident Leaves Actress Injured Knee
Eli Wester stood on a chair to connect her from the ejected fixture and fell, sustaining a badly injured knee with ligaments torn. The injury will confine the unfortunate lady to bed for some time.
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Ams
Eli Wester
Fred New Warehouse Hill & Moeller Expands Store
Fred New Warehouse Hill and Moeller of Farmers' Store have finished a warehouse and now remodel and paper the store interior. Mrs. C. H. Moenth hosts the Kensington club. Mrs. Henry Mitchell and her daughters depart for Onawa and Sioux City for a two week visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill & Moeller
Farmers’ Store
Pisco Street
Mammoth Victory Bell Arrives For Otter Greek Church
A 2000 pound Victory Bell cast at Troy New York arrived for St. Lawrence church Otter Creek Jackson Town. It honors parish boys who fought in World War I and features twenty one stars in a cross. The bell cost about $2000 raised by parish members.
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Otter Greek
St. Lawrence Church
Troy
New York
Otter Creek
Jackson
Town
St. Lawrence
Sacred Cause of Liberty
Dell
Pioneer Lady Marit D Potter Dies at 81 in Maquoketa Region
Marit D Potter, eldest child of Nicholas and Eliza Potter, born March 18 1838 in Licking County Ohio, died November 21 1919 near Delmar after a long illness at age 81 years 8 months 3 days. Survived by two brothers, two sisters, one son Luke H of Delmar, and two grandchildren. Funeral at her son’s home five miles south of Maquoketa on Monday 24 at 2 p.m. Rev D F Boomershine officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery.
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Marit D, Outer
Nicholas
Eliza Potter
Licking County
Ohio
Delmar
Towa
Maquoketa
Iowa
Marvin Finton Maveh
Luke H
Finton
Jazon
Jon Potter
Bill. Marsh Finton
John Lester
Mond
Hving
Mesdames Wilson
Staack
Union Cemetery
D. F. Boomershine
Zwingle Woman Hurt When Plank Struck Head
Mrs Adolph Mesch assisting husband husking corn was badly hurt when a loose plank fell from a bridge and struck her head rendering her unconscious. Dr Shields treated her, expecting no serious injury though she suffered severe headache and dizziness.
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Adolph Mesch
Mesch
Shields
Stil Growing Mrs Arthur Mortis Joins Sentinel Staff
Mrs Arthur Mortis Preston formerly of this city has joined the Sentinel staff as cars respondents and will oversee news at Preston. The note encourages readers to phone items to Mrs Morris to aid the county's newspaper and its growth. A Thanksgiving guest note mentions Miss Nanna Nelson of Dwar Rapids visiting Mrs W A Blessing. Fifteenth birthday party for Thelma Nims at Route 4 home featured dancing music and refreshments.
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Arthur Mortis
Preston
The
Sentinel
Mortis
Morris
Nanna Nelson
Dwar Rapids
W. A. Blessing
Dick Nims Countrys
Route 4
Thelma
Popular Couple Wed At Groom's Parents Home
The ceremony united Ral Worden and Miss Inez Clara Barta at the groom’s parents’ residence on Austin Ave. on a Saturday evening. Rev Boomer officiated with a ring ceremony. Only immediate relatives attended and a ten course dinner followed. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents after December 15 as they begin married life.
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Walter Worden
Austin Ave
Inez Clara Barta
M. HL
Palmer Garage
M. HS
American Seings Bank
C. M. & St Paul
Mitchell, SD
S. O. Heide
Delmar Jet
Groom
Man Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot in Dubuque Home
Fred Lesler, 71, son of Joseph Beeler of Beliayne, reportedly shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber pistol Thursday afternoon after returning home from Dubuque following illness and quitting his job. The incident occurred in the cellar as he was sawing wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lesler
Joseph Beeler
Beliayne
Beeler
Dubuque
Schumacher to Move to Maquoketa After Farm Sale
John Schumacher, who sold his farm just east of the Frank Hull schoolhouse to Barney Rinne, will relocate to Maquoketa after purchasing the George Wendell residence. His Schumacher farm will be tended by a son of Mr Rinne.
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Maquoketa
John Schumacher
Frank Hull
Barney Riniaier
George Wendell
Schumacher
Me. Rinne
And Stil They Come The Doran Auto Co Monilay
The Doran Auto Co received two carloads of Fonds containing thirteen cars including two trucks five sedans and nine touring cars. This signals that thirteen buyers who have waited for their vehicles for some time will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran Auto Co
Monilay
Residence Sol Biglow House Sold for Remodelling
The residence of Gen. Biglow on South Main Street was sold to Miss Juamie Spray who will remodel it into a modern bungalow. Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow will buy a home elsewhere in Maquoketa.
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Gen. Biglow
South Main St
Juamie Spray
Mrs. Bigfow
Maqquoketa
Thanksgiving at Weew Plats St many visitors heard
Residents prepare for holiday as Mr Ogden’s daughter and her husband occupy the home near Geo Cooper property. Chicago visitor Carson arrives Saturday and will stay through Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr and Mrs Paul Skelley host many town guests including Mr and Mrs Peter Ox Mr and Mrs Skelley and Frank Skelley Davenport Miss Ella Gilroy Los Angeles Miss Gene McLasghlin Preston Mr and Mrs M W Burmell plus others from Clinton and Rana City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carson
Chicago
Anc
Pavst
Paul Skelley
Cuests
Peter Ox
Skelley
Frank Skelley
Davenport
Ella Gilroy
Los Angeles
Cainf
Gene McLasghlin
Preston
M. W. Bu
Iowa Coal Shortage Warning Urges Conservation Measures
A letter from State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster warns Iowa of a growing coal shortage due to a strike. He urges citizens to conserve, share surplus, and prepare for possible measures to distribute coal. Local fuel administrators and officials are urged to convene to close prices and prevent widespread hardship.
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Bro'adly
Hse
Qate
Iowa
Goverrtor
California
Florida
Weil
Charles Webster
C. McCaffrey
Tae Ken
Schnoor Boy Fined For Hunting License Violation
Schnoor boy from Iron Hill, son of L Schnoor, was fined 25 for failing to carry his hunting license as required. No case has been brought against him regarding the accidental shooting of John Crahan’s son. Mr and Mrs Will Cundill and others motored to Davenport to visit their daughter Ednathe and her brother Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schnoor
L. Schnoor
Iron Hill
John Carahan
Ralston
Young Crahan
Will Cundill
Dick” Pain
Davenport
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Fred New Warehouse
C. H. Moenth
Kensington Club
Ben Jacobsen
Will Ring Jep
Chas
Ringlep
Davensport
L. C. Skelley
A. H. Addison
Saturning
Peoria
E.R. Wesner
Fred Surius
M. W. E.club
Cardy
Henry Mitchell
Rte i
Ann
Jane
Onawa
Sioux City
J. Kidder
Manchester
Zwingle Lady
Dellwe
St. Roested
Geo. Cooper
Stresidense
Ogden
John Suthers
Schnoor Boy
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