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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
1
A large gathering of Democrats and prospective party workers is planned for next Saturday in the city. Committee members and staff are urged to attend, with a substantial dinner to be provided by the Congregational church women. The day includes an 11 o clock courthouse meeting and important party business.
The Decker Oi station just south of the Hotel Decker has been leased for a term by the Peoples O19 Company of Des. They took possession this morning and will operate the station. The location is ideal and the Peoples Co. is believed to have made a profitable deal, with Mr Wherry involved in development.
Fire swept the Galveston waterfront Thursday destroying property valued at about a million dollars. Several buildings including a large cotton warehouse filled with bales burned, and three steamships along the quay were damaged or destroyed.
A crew works on the Lyon building storefront formerly housing Mc Allister's Store. Workers remove the old front to install a modern, showpiece front as part of recent improvements. Managers Niepert and Kesler anticipate a growing business and a Meal Ester system upgrade to compete with larger city stores.
Newspaper men from Jackson Dubuane Clinton and Scott counties plan a meeting in Hotel Decker’s hall next Saturday to sift facts and fancies of the newspaper situation and propose remedies to remove obstacles. Delegates will find meals provided and welcome hospitality from the host town press and citizens.
The Clinton Sugar Refining Company becomes the first Clinton plant to halt operations since the price decline began. The factory has suspended business for five days, hoping to reassess and announce plans. It holds a large surplus stock unsold amid the pause.
J R Stoll closed a desi Monday transferring her South Main St property to O O Watson. Possession to be given November 1. Mrs Stoll bought the property last spring from COB Palmer and it was formerly the Sutherland homestead. Located on the High School hill.
A letter from Mrs HL Hill of Salem Oregon dated September 28 1920 describes delays opening a store in Salem and renting difficulties. She notes blooming roses in Salem and compares it to Clinton, mentions securing a good city location, and requests the Maquoketa paper be sent home for local news.
The article reviews a scandal after seven White Sox players conspired to throw the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati. It warns the disgrace may erode public interest in baseball, with fans and gamblers potentially undermining future seasons and the sport’s reputation.
Town Telephone Company employees hosted a farewell supper in the Rest Room last Thursday evening for Mrs Prorence Reichling who is leaving for West Liberty. The gathering celebrated her long service and wished her well.
Will Eaton accompanied by Lt Mortensen Rev J C Meret Dr J C Bowen and Miss Sybie Eston went to Iowa City Monday for examination in hospital. Eaton entered the hospital for examination and probably operation. Friends hope he will be greatly benefited and return home soon. Mortensen Morgan returned last evening reporting Eaton stood the trip splendidly.
Colonel Daniel Wentz president of the Signal Coal association told Des Moines reporters there will be no coal shortage this winter. He said national production remains above normal and should stay steady through the season as he and vice president J E A Morrow tour the country to assess local conditions for the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Mr and Mrs W S Tannery of West Liberty arrived Sunday morning by auto and returned Monday accompanied by the former's mother Mrs W W Tannery and granddaughter Helen Reichling. Mrs Florence Reichling left this afternoon to join them at West Liberty.
Louis Murphy of Dubuque, U S internal revenue collector for the Iowa district, resigns effective immediately after sending notice to Washington two weeks earlier. Appointed by President Wilson July 1, 1914, he served seven years and oversaw a rise in receipts from 585000 in the first year to 25 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939, with staff growing from five and six to 130 office employees and 66 field men. Davenport serves the district. head office was at Dubuque.
One of the largest pure bred hog sales in Jackson County history raised 35500 from John Grant and son of Preston. Thirty spring bears and twenty six gifts totaled 25550 with averages of 805.83 for bears and 487.50 for gifts. Peter the Great's son drew 4500 from Wrigley Gum interests. Grant's Great Giant progeny topped gifts at 2700. Peter the Great gifts reached 775 paid by Zee Bros Little York HL.
Mr and Mrs Peter Braden closed a deal for a pool room and soft drink parlor in Charlotte and moved their household goods on trucks to a new location. Braden arranged to change his newspaper address and headed to Dubuque before eventually planning a move to Oregon, leaving behind many friends.
Entomologists at Iowa State College advise cleaning up and burning summer garden debris to reduce pests. Many insects lay eggs in stalks or overwinter there, so autumn removal and fall weed seed control limit infestations as spring arrives. Gather rubbish after frost, let vines dry, then burn.
A note states the W T U will convene at City Hall Friday at a suitable hour to discuss important works to be submitted to the Federation of Women and to arrange plans for the state convention to be held soon at Dubuque.
Memorial services to be held at the Masonic Hall Sunday at three o'clock with practice meeting Friday evening. Officers urged to attend. W Mra Stells Berkley arrived from Newton to visit with her daughter Mrs Roy Burress. Mr and Mrs Chik Ponstler have been in Ohio the past weeks, arriving last part of the week for a visit with relatives at Horstville and Maquoketa before settling in Thavengort.
A performer called the Human Spider from Dubuque climbed a high school building to the flagstaff and later sealed the three story Orpheum theatre, using only hands, feet, head and muscle. The act drew a charitable collection that earned him a modest sum, while spectators shuddered at the aerial display.
The Charlotte Record laments Friday night disturbances on city streets, blaming jazz culture for moral decline. Rev Father O Dowd urges parents to wake up as discussions push for action to curb solicitations, drunken driving, rowdiness, and disorder. The paper calls for arrests and stronger community standards to restore a clean town.
Lest You calls Friday October 9 Fire Prevention Day and urges homeowners to inspect chimneys and fireplaces. Gale Buchner notes insurance cannot replace priceless keepsakes and advises adopting precautions to protect a home.
Miss Alene Coverdale of Maquoketa was elected ice president of the First Year Home Economics Class at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Her selection honors her conduct and popularity as the class organized last week.
Rev. Lang arrives as the newly assigned pastor of the local Methodist church from Anamosa. His household goods will arrive this week and the Lang family will be settled in the parsonage. He has served as pastor in Anamosa for the past two years.
A group including Dr. and Mrs. F. V. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H R Gkihn, Miss Malinda Hinckley, Gregory Tentieton, Miss Ruth Tentieton, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campbell spent Sunday in Iowa City visiting Maquoketa students at the University.
Marie daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Nisaen underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday at City Memorial Hospital. Dr Win Lowder led the procedure with Dr J C Bowen assisting. Marie is recovering well and progressing steadily. Visitation notes mention relatives and visitors from Marshall Minnesota and the Brown household.
Mr Edward Barrow a touring tenor has appeared with the Royal Academy of Music awardee and concert artist in London New York and Boston. He will perform with the Redpath Orchestra at Passtime Theatre on Thursday evening October 14 offering opera ballad oratorio and concert selections.
The district court appointed referee M A Butterworth offers for sale the Bernhard Schronder farm of about 203 acres located 312 miles northeast of Bn Metter. The sale is on Thursday October 21 1920 at two oclock p.m. Terms require 10 percent of the purchase price on sale day with balance and possession by March 1 1921.
Miss Jennie Barthea’s class of the Sunday School will host a picnic supper Thursday at 7 pm at the Chasics Theme on Prospect Street. Miss Barnes departs soon for Dixon for the winter. Local listings include a big dance featuring Neonan’s Fell and Garryowen on October 8 and Bensy’s Unckeetra.
Partial results show state and national counts for Harding and Cox across men and women, with totals and electoral votes. Northern and Middle Western states favor Cox in some lines, southern states favor Harding in others. Overall totals list Harding with 782,491 votes and Cox with 117,002, and electoral vote 364 to 167.
Monticello defeated High Sela last Friday as two late touchdowns secured the visitors’ lead while the Joyals failed to score. The Maquoketa squad played well, with fast backs and aggressive play, and coach notes call for improvement after the opening setback. Next home game hosts DeWitt on October 23.
The local Red Cross chapter engaged Miss Dorothy Parker a trained nurse to work in the community. Parker arrived Friday and has begun duties from an office in the High School Arts building. Her program aims to reach through schoolchildren and address public health needs, with the Red Cross officers commended for securing her services.
Sabula Gazette notes a courtesy ceremony to recognize the Knights of Pythias auditorium project. The event, on Wednesday October 2, will feature a parade drawing hundreds to Sabula. Further details to follow as information is released.
Wedlded at Spraguevil e Tag Gutheran parsonage at Sprague ville was the scene of a very pretty wedding. Monday afternoon at three o'clock, when the pastor Rev. XFL Herbert Moehlman united Miss Leona Reck, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Adolph Reck, well known residents of near Spragueville, to Mr. John Briehl, a prominent young farmer of near Stitzer, Wis.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Erwin J. McCutcheon near Iron Hill on Thursday. Mrs. Miller and tele son are visiting at the W. E. Miller home. Mrs. Joseph Hegstrom plans to return this evening from a two week visit in Minneapolis St Paul and Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wright came back from Ames after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tamesor and visiting their son John Wright in Town City. Mrs. Olin Farmer and their baby daughter of Davenport spent the past weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Destal. Mr. Farmer traveled up Saturday evening to join his wife and child.
Mrs. Sarah Degan Slattery, 78, widow of William Slattery, died September 26 1926 at her home two miles west of Zwingle after three months of heart trouble. Born July 1842 in Montreal, Canada, she migrated to Iowa in 1853 with her family, later living near Otter Creek and finally at Zwingle. Survived by daughter Mayme, son Chris, Frank, Mrs J Briggens, sister A Degan and a large family including nine grandchildren. Funeral at Sylvia Catholic Church with Rev. Mullen officiating. interment at local cemetery.
A man posing as an agent of a Sioux City insurance company met with M. G. Viers & Son west of Bellevue and forged Viers signatures on a $39.50 insurance premium check. The fraud was detected when the bank revealed the signature was forged, and the suspect fled before authorities could locate him.
Back to OW Jackson Peter Koos and son Lovie moved to Chicago briefly last week and Lovie bought the Johnn Veach farm south of town for SRS per acre now held by Flom Veach. The Keos family plans to return and settle back, with friends pleased by the decision. Joseph Woods of Cedar Rapids visited his sister Mrs Burns and friends over Sunday. Chastes Porter returned from San Francisco after Navy discharge. Charles is improving from injuries.
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