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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
5
City council completed street sign posting and house numbering to enable free mail delivery. Post Office says inspectors will require mail boxes or a front door chute before granting free delivery, and urges patrons to install boxes per regulations for eligibility.
The GF Society met last Wednesday evening at Mrs L L Riggs home and planned future meetings at 7345. The group invites any girl with good character to join regardless of church, highlighting need for workers and urging participation in the society's work.
The Ladies in Noble Nob Work at Tron Hill Free Methodist church near Woodstock Indiana sent a donation to FLM comprising 174 quarts of sweetened fruit and vegetables, a sack each of porcuram and beans. Estimated value per quart around 5 cents. One barrel went to Old People's Rest Home and two to the Children's Home.
Guy Property Lold John Stender of near Iron Hill bought the Mrs. George Turner home on North Main Street through the Sentinel Real ty Company. Possession slated for March 1. Mrs. Te Moulton sold her Niagara Street house to Mrs. Agnes Bricker for 3500 dollars.
Jennie Spray of Maquoketa and Carl Jochampson were married Friday evening October 15 in Traversport. The bride is a successful nurse in our city and the groom is a baker from Des Moines, where they will make their future home with Mr and Mrs Joeham pson.
There will be an instructor at City Hall to teach women how to vote. The women of the first Ward are notified to be at City Hall Friday afternoon, the second Ward Friday evening, the third Ward Saturday afternoon, and the fourth Ward Saturday evening.
Invitation from the Union church cemetery association for a dinner at the M Church in this city on Saturday October 23 from 9 40 am until all are served.
Boe Social presents a Hallowe'en event and box social at Sand Prairie School on Friday October i. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Florence Nims, teacher, notes the plan. Also mention lists social hosting by Fred Gurive for the McGinty Club on October 20, opening the season. Mrs Motz of Chicago arrives for a few days with Mr and Mrs John Wante.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Mrs. Harry Geisler, wife of prominent clothier Harry Geisler, with interment in the mausoleum. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Clara Huerman of Kansas City, Miss L Becker of Fayette, Mr Huerman of Lafayette, Mrs. Anna Dangelmajer of Lenexa, and Mr. Dave Klein of Chicago.
Fred Weihs, 64, longtime Milwaukee Road employee and resident of Sabula, was crushed when a coupling failed and a work car struck his leg in Milwaukee yards. He was rushed to Mercy hospital in Lyons for amputation four inches above the knee. Lars Jensen also injured. another man escaped uninjured.
George Willison was born February 27 1863 at Iron Hill Illinois and died October 15 1920 at his home near Iron Hill. He married Nettie Bowling February 6 1887 and they had four children Clarence Howard Mrs Harland Welch and Arthur. Surviving are three grandchildren five sisters and two brothers. Funeral served at Iron Hill church with Dr. Morgan officiating. W C T U notes and local social items accompany report of visitors and future plans for Mrs Amy Beard and the Taubmans.
Edward L. O Connor defends Irish independence stance in a Davenport letter to the editor. He criticizes Republican appeals to Irish and other ethnic groups to back Harding, argues for League of Nations jurisdiction, and cites Harding votes against Irish bills in the Senate.
The funeral for Harold Ray Mond Christiansen of Low Moor was held Tuesday at his grandfather F. B. Ingalls home with Rev. B. A. Lang of the M E church officiating. Four young friends served as pallbearers. Relatives and local and out of town visitors attended, including Mrs. M. Christiansen and others from Dixon, Glinter, Tow Moor. Burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery.
Miss Ruth Manwiller and Walter Riggs of Thivenport were married last Thursday at the M E parsonage in Clinton. Mrs Riggs is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C Manwiller. The groom, an industrious young man, holds a good position in Davenport where the couple will reside
The American Legion regular meeting planned for Wednesday evening is postponed one week to October 27. Mrs. J C Wettengel of Macomb and Mrs. E Zimmerman of Colchester arrived Monday to visit Mrs. J E fieffstrom, the former’s daughter.
Floyd B. Wyrick and Elizabeth Hershberger of Baldwin, Iowa united in marriage Thursday October 4 at Calamus Methodist Episcopal Church. The couple, attended by Glenn Bailey and Ruth Maskrey, celebrated with a wedding supper in Maquoketa before an evening train to Minneapolis. They will reside near Baldwin after mid November. Outdoor pictures urged at Hamley’s.
A rose meeting under the Iowa Suffrage Association will be held at City Hall Thursday evening. Mrs B D Marlowe will preside, with County Attorney Ely outlining Democratic platform planks and F E Thomas describing Republican views. The event aims to enlighten newly enfranchised voters and encourage informed participation in the election.
Mr and Mrs Samuel McClellan of Matteson avenue observed their fifty seventh wedding anniversary on October 18. Their children Geo H and G B McClellan organized a quiet surprise with a few friends to mark the event. Both are in good health and a fuller report is hoped for when 1838 arrives.
Dr Armstrong of Preston has set up an emergency ready office in a Miles dwelling purchased from Dr McFann. The newly fitted facility is praised as the county’s finest equipped, with the doctor now ready to serve patrons though he hopes illness stays rare. Miles residents welcome the physician and pledge support to him.
Last Thursday about midnight a fire at the berge barn on Henry Hanger pluge nery DeWitt destroyed the barn and fifty tons of hay a tractor and machinery. The loss is estimated at 4500 with insurance of 500. Origin undetermined the notice warns the blaze could threaten other property nearby.
Fifty pupils from the Milns school under Supt Ross Beal will visit Clinton industrial plants on October 23. The educational trip aims to demonstrate practical industries and the operation of modern equipment.
Found Monday morning on the road a traveling bag containing football paraphernalia near Otter Creek and Maquoketa. The owner may recover by identifying and paying the retire fee. Contact Allie Wilson in the city at 938-5T.
A stockholders meeting is set for next Saturday evening at the city hall with full attendance requested. The Fred Daudel family spent Saturday in Bellevue. The FL G. L's will serve a Missionary Supper at the Reformed church Friday October 22 from some time until 7. Supper 25 cents.
Four attractions headline the Olympic Theatre boxing card on Thursday Oct 28 with three preliminary bouts before a ten round main event pitting George Malichar Cedar Rapids against Joe Mandot Rock Island. Melichar previously defeated Jimmie Buhrsird here in September. The undercard features four and six round bouts culminating with Young Addy Cedar Rapids versus Young Sharkey Born at 115 pounds. Final workout at 2 19 4 PM and admission free.
In an August 1 1917 address Senator Harding said he is not a prohibitionist nor a temperance man and does not view the issue as a great moral question. The Searchlight notes nearly thirty two roll calls on wet versus dry, with Harding voting with the wets thirty times, urging publications to reconsider sides before taking a party stance.
A large barn and sheds on the C. B. Smith farm near Anamosa burned several days ago caused by an unknown origin. Forty tons of hay, ten calves, and quantities of harness and machinery were lost. The notice ends with an offer of insurance through H. Gale Buchrier of Maquoketa and a radiator repair ad for Nolan Williams on South Main.
Jackson County fair awards list many premiums across horse and cattle classes. Notable entries include W. Purlers Maquoketa taking Best Team Geldings, Felton Maquoketa earning multiple Best Stallion and Brood Mare honors, and E B Moeller AnderavIa offering Best Stallion and Mare trophies. Other exhibitors include J Nally Maquoketa and C A Meyer & Son Bellevue with multiple top prizes in draft and cattle divisions.
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