Will of George Bradway Grants Notable Bequests
The will of the late George Bradway distributes housegoods to his nephew and specifies gifts to Organized groups: Orizell V. Robinson of Detroit receives 160 dollars for the Progressiv e Thinker to promote Spiritualism, 100 dollars to the National Spiritual Association, and 100 dollars to Mr. and Mrs. Currier for past kindness. At the nephew's death the estate is converted to cash and endowed to the White Cross of Maquoketa, with income aiding the needy, under incorporation. A 360-dollar endowment funds a tool house for the Cemetery Association, with D. T. Bauman as executor.
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George
Bradway
Orizell V. Robinson
Detroit
Joseph Currier
Kidness
Orizell VY. Robinson
White Cross
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Towa
Valley Worthy
Loral Red Cross Society
Hseate Cemetery Association
D. T. Bauman
State
Bank Robbers Target Clinton County in Countywide Watch
Clinton County gears up for pursuit as bank robbers head to Mecca. Deputies in most towns arm with shotguns and shells. county bankers association sets up a vigilance network with officers including A M Price Henry Guenther M G Kramer and M J Drake.
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Clinton County
Mecca
Ginton
Grand Mound
Wheax
Jand
Low Meer
Toronto
Elwood
Teeds
Lost Nation
de- Witt
Calamus
Lyons
Charlotte
Clinton
Clinton, County Bankers Association
A. M. Price
First National Bank
DeWitt
Henry Guenther
First Trust and Savings Bank
Wheatland
Lf. G. Kramer
City National Bank
Clinton- Treagarer
M. J. Drake
First Na
Last Nation
Idleness in Iowa Indicates Labor Surplus Likely
Iowa's labor market shows a looming surplus as many seek work. State labor commissioner A. Usiek says conditions point to a future excess in available labor. Mr Unck’s report to the U S Employment Bureau in Chicago confirms the developing trend observed locally. The town situation is reported as fairly good at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
Iowa
A. Ia Usiek
State Labor Commission
Unck
United States Enployment Bureau
Chicago
Local Banks Fail Amid Depleted Reserves
Two more North Dakota banks closed today due to depleted reserves bringing the total failures to five in two weeks. The Farmers and Merchants Bank at Sherwood and the Farmers State Bank at Rhame shut their doors. Also noted are residents and visitors traveling between Fergus Falls Minnesota and nearby Frank Co overd a verdate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farpa
Pioneer Albert Bentley of Jackson Dies at 72
Albert Bentley, seventh son of David and Lorinda Bentley, was born October 16, 1848 near Maquoketa in Jackson County and died November 20 at his daughter Mrs L R Dubbert's home after a four day illness. He lived most of his life in Jackson County, married Cathren Bhersole in 1869 and Philoma Bagley in 1875, producing seven children. Surviving are three sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren, one sister Mrs Jesse Andersen, and many friends. Funeral services were held at his daughter's home and Union Church, Rev Edward A Lang officiating, burial in Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bentley
Jackson
David
Lorinda Bentley
Maquoketa
Jackson County
L. R. Duthbert
Cathren Bhersole
Philoma Bagley
Jesse Andersen
Sterting Chancter
L. RB. Dubbert
Union Church
Union Cemetery
Edward A. Lang
Methodist Church
Pioneer Maquoketa Woman Dies After Stroke
Bhodz F Blanchard born October 12 1840 in Lebanon Ohio. Moved as a child to Sycamore Illinois then Maquoketa where family settled on a farm now fairgrounds. Married Benjamin C Sears October 27 1859. Sears died June 27. 1. Mrs Sears long member of Maquoketa Baptist Church. Lived at Mrs Becker's home for aged care. Suffered paralytic stroke November 25 while preparing Thanksgiving meal and died. Funeral held November 29 at Mrs Becker's home. Interred Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhodz F. Blanchard
Lebanon
Sycamore
Maquoketa
Fair Groueds
Benjamin C. Sears
Maquokata
Sears
E. J. Weed
Family gathers for double birthday and Thanksgiving celebration
J. W. Ellis marked his seventy second birthday and his son J.35 Se v enty second, hosting a large family dinner with all children and many grandchildren present. Photographer Condilt captured the moment as the clan enjoyed a joyful day. Heide of Mitchell, though 72, proved himself lively as he joins the family gathering. S. D. Heide visits city for business. Al Hutchins travels to Davenport seeking throat treatment. Mrs. John Copenhater visits from Tewns at daughter Mrs. L. T. Mattensen's home. Mrs. George Matteson and children arrive from Devonport to visit Dr. G. Ellis before joining Mr. Matteson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Will Condilt
Mr. Ellis
J. W
S. D. Heide
Mitchell
S. D
al Hutchins
Davenport
Harkness
John Copenhater
Tewns
L. T. Mattensen
George Matteson
Devonport
G. Ellis
Mr. Matteson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Former Resident Writes of Michigan Lawsen
A former resident encloses payment to update subscription and requests a change of address to Augusta Michigan. He notes selling a farm and buying 160 acres along the International paved way between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, welcoming visitors. He reports Michigan's fruit year with high grape yields and notes current chilly, drizzly weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Lawsen
Jackson Sentinel
Augusta
Mich
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Florida
California
E. H. Brimmet
Home Relief Society Dance and Entertainment at Olympic Ball
The Home Relief Society plans its annual ball at the Olympic on December 7 with a program from 8 to 9 supervised by Mrs Opal Keeney Crabb to include non dancers, followed by dancing 9 to 1 with Henry's six piece orchestra. Tickets promise value and support a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Relief Society
Gwe
Home Relief Soci
Opal Keeney-Crabb
Henry
Sixth Grade Pupils Present Thanksgiving Program
Visitors enjoyed a Thanksgiving program by the Sixth Grade pupils at the High School Building on Wednesday afternoon directed by Miss Rast Ostert. The program featured two-part chorus, a reading by Marion Ellis, a vocal solo by Fern Schocker, folk dances, a Thanksgiving poem by Vivian Berkley, and fancy dancing by Marion Ellis. Miss Ostert, assisted by pupils, served popcorn, ice cream and cake to end a happy afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rast Ostert
Marion Ellis
Fern Schocker
Vivian Berkley
Death notice of A S Wendell and George Wendell in city
A S Wendell of Sioux City died Sunday morning after a months long illness. George Wendell of this city received a telegram with the sad news. Deceased was a former Jackson County man raised on a farm east of town. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wendell
A. S. Wendell
Jackson County
Death of Mrs Markland’s nephew in Chicago pneumonia
A message reports Ralph M. Clatier, 25, son of Bertram Clatier, died of pneumonia at his Chicago home on November 29. Funeral services were held Monday, November 22, at his old Tama Iowa residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhew
W. P. Markland
Markland
Ralph M. Clatier
Chicago
Iph
Bertram Clatier
Tama
Iowa
Mise Ellis Joins Jackson Sentinel Staff
Mise Ellis accepted a position with the Jackson Sentinel and will handle scoops for Jackson County's newspaper. She brings substantial newspaper experience and is expected to be a valuable asset to the office. Miss Virginia Pais visits Davenport today. Mrs George Mesers and sister Velma Tankman of Chicago visited their mother, Mrs Fanzie Haff, and plan to return to Manila for a marriage soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Ellis
The
Jackson Sentinel
Jackson County
Ise Ellis
George Mesers
Vel+ma Tankman
Chicago
Fanzie Haff
Chivazo
Merriy
Honored Citizen Alderman William Eaton Dies in Iowa City
Alderman William Eaton son of the city died Sunday morning in Iowa City after weeks of illness. Born May 2 1860 he spent most of his life in the town and served on the city council. A charter member of the fire department and member of Lions Lodge No 36 he was devoted to the community. He leaves three sisters Miss Martha Miss Frances and Miss Sibyl and was to be laid to rest after a Mason service with Rev Lang and Rev Morgan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Eaton
Hopital
Iowa City
Mr. Eaton
Martha
Frances
Omaha
Sibyl
South Main Street
Alwayang Sorah
Will
Willian
Eaton
Franc
Sibrl
Lions Lodge No. 36
A. F
A. M
Fire de
Fury
Howevernessiag
Welock
E. Lang
I. G. Morgan
Mt. Hapecemey
Married couples unite in Elwood and Maquoneta
Mrs Phila F Harringdon of Del mar ing and Mohert W Limpert of Johes were married by Edwand A Lang at the Methodist parsonage. They were accompanied by Me and Mrs Arthur W Harington. At Elwood the same day Miss Helen Bean and Arie G Lamb wed in a ceremony by Rev J J Smyder. The brides are daughters of local families and the grooms sons of Elwood residents. Best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila F. Harringdon
Delmar
Ing
Mohert W. Limpert
Johes
Mons Say Forensen
Edwand A. Lang
Arthur W.harington
Elwood
Ovclock
Helen Bean
Arie G. Lamb
Mar~ Maen
J. J. Smyder
My Beth
Maquoneta
Chris Land
Off for Southland Fred Wray and friends
A group including Fred Wray and F. C. Kelsey plans to leave Wednesday for St Petersboro Florida to spend the winter returning probably in April if they don’t suffer from dyspepsia from their own cooking. They look forward to great snorts and will share big fish stories on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wray
FL. S
F. C. Kelsey
Ss. Petersboro
Florida
Apel
Wreck tim Gets Big Reward Museatine details unclear
In Muscatine area a wreck on a motor car led to three deaths and injuries. A survivor received a reward in connection with the disaster. A Louisa County family faced injuries and losses from the flames and explosion that followed the derailment. Also noted are Thanksgiving events in Galena and a local resident on Matteson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museatine
Neward Reiley
Muscatine
Borlington
Spathem
Lady to Whose Honor Charlotte was Named is Dead
Aether of the pioneers of Charlotte has died at Sioux Rapids aged 92. Mrs Charlotte Gilmore passed away at her son Charles’s home after a long life of service. Charlotte was 30 when her honor was bestowed and Charlotte will be remembered as a living monument by local residents and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Charlotte Gilmore
Charles
Sioux Rapids
Henor
Carlotte
Ferm
Reception for New Pastor Draws Large Crowd at Baptist Church
A formal reception honored Rev L E Brough and his family at the Baptist Church on Friday evening. A sizable crowd attended to extend welcome and hear a city pastors’ program after refreshments. Rev Brough is gaining favor with parishioners and the public and is expected to do much good in the calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Brough
Baptist Church
Brough
Cal
Do Their Ears Tingle Milwaukee Rail Officials Faulted
The piece criticizes Milwaukee railroad officials for changing timetables and hampering mail, passenger, and freight service. It argues officials resist admitting errors and questions the aim of delaying progress and thrift in the affected communities. The public hopes the management adjusts schedules to better serve the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railrad
Lamotte Couple Wedded at Rossty Church Ceremony
On Wednesday morning Nov 24 1920 at nine oclock Lamotte couple Peter M Rovs and Anna Manders were married by Rev Father Friedmann in a Nuptial Mass. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and friends with Miss Mary Manders and Willie Koos as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmy Rossty
Lamotee
Peter M. Rovs
Anna Manders
Father Friedmann
Mary Manders
Willie Koos
Country Community Guild Hosts Meet and Officer List
The Country Community Guild with Mrs Dana Battles hosted a Wednesday gathering on November 17 where a quilt and flower were tied and committees named. Officers include Mesdames Currie Halley Mary Schuman and Miss Hamilton. The guild convenes again December 1 at Mrs Ja Blake Jr home with members to bring dishes and utensils and answer roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
Dana Battles
Mesdames Currie Halley
Mary Schuman
Miss Hamilton
I Buckhom Country Club Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts
At the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Grey the Buckholm Country Club held a Thanksgiving dinner at eight o clock. Red hand painted place cards marked each guest. Out of town guests included Miss Van Toll and Mr and Mrs John Campbell of Yargas Falls Minnesota. Miss Helen Morse visited from Batavia and Miss Edith Shepherd joined her mother Mrs Minnie Shepherd for Thanksgiving weekend.
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Buckhom
Pleasant
Clarence Grey
Bickholm
Miss van Toll
John Campbell
Yargas Falls
Minn
Helen Morse
Vig
Edith Shepherd
Batavia
Minnie Shepherd
634 674 Votes for Harding in the State of Iowa
An official statewide count lists Warren G Harding with 634 674 votes in Iowa, Cox 227 921, Debs 18 981, and other candidates. Senate results show A B Cummins 525 499 and Porter 32 in second with Dowler 933 and Cowles 9 02, total senate votes 360 476. The state executive council is compiling figures by telephone from distant districts, delaying full tallies for other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawans
Warren G_ Harding
Cox
Debs
Gbhristensen
Watkins
William W. Cox
Socialist Labor
A. B. Cummins
Porter
S. Dowler
H. W. Cowles
State Executive Council
Leason
What is a Public Health Nurse in the Shore?
A public health nurse is a trained, sympathetic caregiver who serves as a neighborly advocate in the shore community. She specializes as a tiny nurse, school nurse, tuberculosis nurse, infant welfare nurse, industrial nurse, and social welfare nurse, directing aid where needed and mothering those without mothers. She blends graduation and registration with public health training, envisioning broad social impact. She knows and loves the people, pioneering in public health work and paving the way for future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Train timetable chaos cars hogs delay farmers
The Lamotte News notes a timetable mix up last week with the eastbound morning train now running at noon and a displaced old train. Hogs farmers planned for market remain in yards. poor service for the stock and produce shipping over the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zawngle
Lamotte
Gift to distant friends: Tagkson Sentinel year of news
A promotional note urges readers to gift the Tagkson Sentinel to distant friends or relatives. The paper promises growth and expansion, aiming to publish the chess country newspaper in Town and enhance its quality as a meaningful, yearlong gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
Tagkson Sentinel
Chess Country
Christos
Pioneer Settler Dead in Butler Township Funeral Notes
The trnemy of the date Cemens O'Here who passed away last Week Moray at his home in Butler township was held from St. Burris church Thursday morning. Rev 7 Coffey officiating. Mr. O'iferen ben in 7 aml came ty He ix sunt three daugh
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Cemens O'Here
Moray
Butler Township
St. Burris Church
Coffey
Mr. O'iferen
Ben
Womans Auxiliary Notice and Local Social Updates
The Women's Auxiliary announces a Thursday meeting with refreshments planned. Harriet Mitchell of the ward is seriously ill. A divorce or marriage notice mentions Albert Linzeri and Jane Hare of Delmar arising from a recent ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Taylor
Mere
Harriet Mitchell
Aré] Ward
Goma Fetter
Albert Linzeri M
Pails Jane Hare
Delmar
Appointed Official Weather Man in 1920
The Jackson Sentinel notes November 2, 1920, that Lack Martie was appointed as official weather man. The brief item mentions editor notes, travel on the 11:00 a.m. train, and references to Mr. Hir H. Lesh cooperative arrangements. Meteorology staff histories and town connections are implied through letters and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lack Martie
Jackson Sentinel
Des Moines
Cultur
Ire H. Lesh
Martin
Alyut Ong
Evheta
I Remai Ots
Charles D. Reed
Meteorolog
Side Curtains Increase Auto Accident Risk
An article warns that improvised side curtains converting open autos into enclosed cars obstruct the driver’s view and contribute to accidents. It suggests drawing front curtains tightly to reduce trouble and urges larger openings to preserve visibility.
Local Resident Bellewean Dies After Illness
A Bellevue resident, Aoed Bellewean, died a few days ago after a period of illness. He had lived in the city since early in his life and the community notes his passing at the midweek obit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Rickert
Bellevue
Benin Names Read as Civic Tale on Monday Evening
A garbled report mentions names like Benin and Miss Tate Movites and an evening event on Monday. The fragmentary text references a Mr Basher, a Bail, and a felt lyric line with unclear meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tate
Benin
Tre
Basher
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George Bradway
Js Campbell
Fergus Falls
Sam Campbell
Cr. Moore
Barby
Gniens, TL
Curtis Moore
Tilfian Moore
Virginia Pais
Southland
Wreck Tim
Charles Meare
Galena, Hi
Cuesca
J. Carrie Moose
Matteson Ave
Harding
Womans Auxiliary
Swift
National Church
Aoed Bellewean
Manchester
M. J. Doyle
Security Thrush and Savings Tank
Ryan
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