Mrs Henry Butterworth Mourned In Maquoketa Community
Mrs Caddie Goodenow Butterworth born May 5 1868 in Clinton County married H O Butterworth January 10 188? and died October 7 at her Maquoketa home after long illness. Survived by husband three brothers Nathan Sherwood of Waterloo and others. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from Congregational church with burial Mt Hope.
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Maquoketa
Henry Butterworth
Butterworth
Mrs. Butterworth
Caddie Goodenow-Butterworth
Cinton County
Royal Goodenew
H. O. Butterworth
W. Pleasant Street
J. G. Morgan
The
Congregational Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Two Popular Young Couple Married Wednesday
Report of two weddings on October 8 at Delmar and West Platt Street in Mequoketa. Madge, daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Sellers, married George Denisison in a ring ceremony with 18 guests and a two course breakfast. Maleta Lyle Dick and Carl Henry Behrens wed at the Dick home with 20 guests and a similar reception. Both couples plan Cedar Falls and Mequoketa homes, with families noting mixed feelings over children marrying in a single year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Clark
Joe Snyder
Delmar
Geo. Easton
Spragueville
W.D. Hall
John Ingalls
Aurora, Ia
Thocter
A. C. Sellers
South Main St
Madge
George Denisison
D. F. Boomershine
Drimming
Maquoketa
U. S
Delmar Jes
Mequoketa
William R. Dick
West Platt St
At & O’tlock
Maleta Lyeile
Carl Henry Behrens
D. F. Beamershine
Ray
Harvey Behrens
Emma M. Bvtchum
Oui
Jackson Co
Winnebago County
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Georgette Crene
August Behrens
Iowa
Aheir
Mabel AL Huts
Harvey
Harold
Esther
Alfred Behrens
Lewis
Robert
J.B. Drenner
Orville
Herbert
Marjorie
Cojar Falls
Emma M. Ketchum
Princeton
Tolbert Streets
Grandma Clark
Amd
Fred Clark
Irony Hills
Ray Dick
Fulton
Cincinnati Captures Pennant in World Series Clincher
Reported Tuesday through Thursday the Cincinnati Nationals led 4 to 1, then the White Sox rallied to win one game and narrow the series to 4 to 3. As editors filed the bulletin, Cincinnati widened the gap to 9 to 1, and by final score 10 to 5 the Reds secured the 1919 World Series title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Nationals
White Sox
Reds
Sox
Sentinel
Ciney
James
Wilkinson
Cincinnati
Our Town Trusts In Kind Words To Build Prosperity
Good Words urges residents to guard tongues and avoid unchecked rumors. It emphasizes collective responsibility to foster growth and a model community. If residents fault one another, the town suffers. support, or BOOST, is urged over harsh criticism. Let officials handle conflicts.
Why Shouldn't the Farmer Smile With Prosperous Times
Unprecedented crop conditions push prices higher and money plentiful, signaling one of the most prosperous periods in American farming. No frost has touched the area, corn ripens naturally, barns fill with hay and grain, and silos brim as harvest nears. Prices for stock and produce dipped slightly from last month, but a heavy crop outlook remains. Rains have readied ground for fall plowing and many farmers work fields in anticipation of next spring. Amid widespread strikes and unrest, farmers feel confident and relieved.
Davenport Union Bond & Mortgage forms largest bank move
A major Davenport financial transaction was announced as Union Bond and Mortgage Company capitalized at five million dollars. The new bank builds on the Union Savings Bank framework with total resources around five million eight hundred thousand dollars and aims to be a leading Iowa institution. Of the million dollar capital, nine hundred thousand dollars will be in a six percent preferred issue and the remainder in common stock. David Whison and Miss Ka Baker received licenses from the county clerk this week.
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Davenport
Union Bond & Mortgage Company
Union Savings Bank
Iowa
Seats Reserved for Billy Sunday Mission Train Trip
A Davenport Iowa notice states nearly 200 people will travel by special train to Davenport to hear Billy Sunday next Sunday with round trips leaving at 7 30 a m and returning 10 30 p m The plan includes men attending a noon service and women hearing Ma Sunday at Augustana chapel The letter to Rev J Kidder explains seat reservations for Sunday services and mentions entrance doors 12 and 13 and potential identification tags The assistant to Mr Sunday confirms train arrival and street car arrangements The date noted is October 1929
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Billy
Davenport
Penly
Augustana’ Chapel
J. Kidder
J. J. Kidder
Tabernacle
Cole Sist
Fred W. Rapp
Mr. Sunday
Jackson County Medical Society Meeting October 14
Jackson County Medical Society will meet at Bellevue on Tuesday October 14. The program includes dinner at 1:00 PM at Wicks Hotel, a Congress meeting at 2:30 PM led by E R Lewis, and a discussion on practice with Dr J C Dennison. Lantern slides by Dr A M Pond cover conditions including large inguinal hernia and heroin use.
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Jackson County
Jackson County Medical Society
Bellevue
Dinser
Wicks Hotel
Bernice Ada Thomas Weds Dr Martin Liesd Mintham
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Bernice Ada Thomas and Dr Martin Liesd Mintham. Miss Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs BF Thomas of Ottawa, has ties to her hometown and many friends extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous future.
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Bernice Ada Thomas
Martin Liesd Mintham
Thomas
BF. Thomas
Omata
Amor the Ol
A Commendable Move On Goose Lake Vote
A town vote at Goose Lake last Monday carried GL to 34 with a consolation question. Citizens in the vicinity will be conjoined on auto datesdness as the new building will improve local roads and allow residents to reach nearby branches without leaving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Chisell
Sugar Creek Couple Wed At St Josephs Church
Sugar Creek couple Charles A. Elsner and Mrs Magdatone Franzen wed at St Josephs Church last week Wednesday with Rev Decker officiating. Newly married pair plan to locate on a farm near Sugar Creek. Congratulations extend to Harriet Gerhart of Welton and Mr and Mrs Alven Overholzer of Mansfeld Missouri visiting Lew Wickwire’s home.
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St. Joseph’ Church
Sugar Creek
Charles A. Elsner
Magdatone Franzen
Father Decker
Ft Farm
Harriet Gerhart
Welton
Alven Overholzer
Mansfeld, Mo
Lew Wickwire
Merchandise Shortages Hit East Coast Firms
Geisler Shoe and Clothing buyer Harry Geisler returned from an eastward buying trip reporting widespread merchandise scarcities due to reduced production from Taber and strong national demand for quality goods. He notes frequent price increases and rationing, with retailers and customers alike limiting purchases to essentials at current prices. He adds that Geisler’s large fall stock remains priced well below today’s wholesale market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Geisler
Geisler
Geisier Shoe and Clothing Co
Refusal to Consolidate Election War at Charlotte
The Charlotte voters opposed consolidation with a 34 vote margin. The independent Charlotte district favored it while rural districts outweighed the town's support. The piece argues consolidation benefits all, citing Miles as a model and noting Jackson county as highly developed.
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Charlotte
Wick
Thetown
Miles
Jackson County
Farm Sale Near Maquoketa Transfers in Two Deals
Paul Scott of near Nashville buys the Peasley Streets farm from Geo ATi son who had purchased the property two months ago. The 178 acre farm lies about a mile and a half southwest of Maquoketa and sold for $260 per acre. Streets still resides on the farm. Scott gains possession next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Scott
Nashville
Peasley? Streets
Geo
Ati Son
Maquoketa End
Streets
Scott
Purchases and Travel Notes From Minneapolis Visit Scene
Purchases indicate plans for a new home in Minneapolis as Mr. Taylor Miss Mae and Mise Myrtle prepare to settle there and buy a modern bungalow. Various local residents travel attend meetings visit family or move, including Mrs. Will Lockwood at a Davenport convention and Mrs. J. E. Smolka purchasing a residence on South Olive Street.
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Taylor
Miss Mae
Minneapolis
Mise Myrtle
Phey
Clark Epsy
Will Lockwood
Davenport
Minnie Stender
Toronto
Carl Stender
Walter Allen
Cincinnati
Cire
Frusinees
James Campbel
Moh. F. Club
J. A. Buchner
Lansing. In
Ell. Russell
Canada
Woe
Butterworth
Burilington
Frank Gallacher
Detroit
Mich
Geo. Tubbs
J. £. Smolka
Blessing
South Olive Street
Hansen Creamery
C. F. Quinlan
Ed I Birchoff
Chicago
Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Thos. Cyntelia
Perry
Wra. Gibson
Tom Barnes
Relly
Independence
Geo. Earle
Bellingham
Virginia Sitar
Denton Stimpson
Florence Barre
Nuptial Bells Link Otter Creek and St Theresa Couple
Mr api Wall of Otter Creek and Miss Elsie Knief of St Theresa's united in marriage at St Catherine's Catholic Church. Rev Father Muller officiated nuptial mass with Miss Josephine Knief and Mr Louis Wall as attendants. A pink and white reception followed at the bride's parents’ home before a wedding trip to Leavenworth and Kansas City.
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API Wall
Otter Creek
Elsie Knief
St. Theresa's
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
Father Muller
Josephine Knief
Louis Wall
Leavenworth
Kew
Opon
Wyoming to Host Big Homecoming and Field Day
Wyoming plans a red letter October 55 weekend event to honor returning soldiers and sailors with a full program. The day features speeches music old sports a baseball game between Oxford and Wyoming and an illustrated World War lecture by Chaplain Robb of the Rainbow division followed by a large dance for community celebration.
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Wyoming
Oxford
Wyaming
Robb
Rainbow Division
City Council Adopts Bid Notice for Municipal Light Plant
Magnoketa council chamber October 7 1939 discusses engineer plans for the Municipal Electric Light and Power plant. Council directs advertising for bids covering all materials and labor for full construction per specified plans. Vote tallies show Hansen Exiton Mahony Merer Hames Mearth in favor. meeting adjourned. W C Morden mayor. D T Bouman clerk.
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Council Chamber
Magnoketa
Er Morden
Hansen
Maher Meyer
McArthur
Eaton
Hansen-Exton
Cir
Eleetric Light and Power Plant
Exiton
Mahony Merer
Hames
Arthnews
W. C. Morden
Mayer
Old Time Clothes Party at Riverin Country Club
OT Varieties Meet held an old clothes party at Riverin Country Club. Members wore vintage costumes and the idea was carried out well. Ray Santer and Leonard Palmer were honored. Old fashioned dances and games accompanied the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverin Country Club
Beet
Myre
Ray Santer
Leonard Palmer
Funeral Attendees Arrive From Neighbors for Mrs Butterworth
Relatives and friends gather for the funeral of Mrs H O Butterworth this afternoon. Attendees include Mrs James Walien and Miss Marilln Goodenow of Wall Lake, Mr and Mrs MLB Goodenow of Burwell Nebraska, Mrs Bert Goodnow of Dupree, and D Wc and Nathan Sherwood of Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass. Goodenny
James Walien
Marilln Goodenow
Wall Lake
Mlb Goodenow
Burwell Nebr
Bert Goodnnuw
Dupree
Dwc
Nathan Sherwood
Watertod, Inn
H. O. Butterworth
Suburban Home Sold Near Canton Iowa City Trips Noted
Suburban home of Mr and Mrs 3 H Sokol on Western Ave sold early in the week to August Leveen near Canton. Property includes house, good outbuildings, and 10 acres of land valued at STBS00. Sokol couple to gain possession March 1. Mrs D Keepps to depart for Iowa City to visit son Dillon and stops at Ottumwa and Des Moines.
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3. H. Sokol
Western Ave
D. Keepps
Iowa City
Dillon
Trisads
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Krepps Willoi
Austria May Sell Art Treasures to Avoid Bankruptcy
Austria considers selling Gobylin and Elemish tapestries and other royal art to avert national insolvency. Government vows to avoid bankruptcy while food and fuel shortages, curfews, and restaurant closures worsen daily life. Deputy Workmen's Councillor Franz Mueller warns of rising reactionary sentiment and possible unrest as winter fears grow.
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Austria
Franz Mueller
Obituary of Esther Phyllis Steeghton
Esther Phyllis Steeghton daughter of C Harvey and Edith Steeghton born University Park Iowa December 1917 died aged 22 months after stomach and bowel illness. She was devoted to family and prayed nightly. Funeral at M E Church with Rev J J Kidder officiating and interment in Me Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Phyllis
C .Harvey
Edith Steeghton
University Park
Iowa
Phyllis
Eli
Mother’s Jewels
Jesus
M. E. Church
J. J. Kidder
Hope Cemetery
Local Notables Chronicle Family Visits and Movements
A garbled timeline lists several Maquoketa residents and visitors. Raymond Beckwith visits his aunt Mrs Walter Brown from Rock Island. Mr and Mrs Shattuck and Mr and Mrs Cook plan a Davenport trip. The Meginnis family is tied to education work in New York City. Crossman returns to work with Go Shoe and Clothing Co. Sheridan Babcock recently back from service discussions. The report notes Army service plans and implied local civic ties among the listed families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harr Piceinaise
WW. Meginnis
Board of Education
New York City
Meginnis
Raymond Beckwith
Rock Island
Mrs
Walter Brown
Wri Crossman
Go Shoe and Clothing Co
Crossman
Geisler Shoe and Clothing Co
Carl
Des Moines
Lb. Black
Ivy
WL. Black
Youngstown
Ohio
L. L. Black
Sheridan Babcock
Finbrock
Fia Hca
Babcock
Regular
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Chas. Sawder
Birdsall
Missouri Valley
Willant Ingalls
Aclington
W. Wingalls
Fonte 3
Lawrence Gras
Maquokéta
Gras
Biss Beulah Gras
Washington, D. G
Will Ailen
John Betzenderfer
Hawarden
Orening Syarte
Mra Brim
J. F. Brodasson
Geo. Dabling
Bonielson—Sellers
Behrers
Jerry Widel
Trouil
Henri Atzen
W. B.C
WG. T. U
David Whison
Miss Ka Baker
Gata
D. T. Bouman
Geo. Shattuck
Marshall Cook
Ivan Mishael
Little Son
Estherville
Maguatekat
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