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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
1
A large Timber City Post No. 75 American Legion smoker at Wilhelm's Hall on Aug 28 1919 elected permanent officers and two delegates for the Des Moines State Convention. The post adopted a local constitution mirroring national aims and invited all veterans to attend upcoming meetings.
Ruth Kelso daughter of Mrs W G Kelso married Dr. Beary John Attfil lisch at noon Thursday at the bride’s home in Bellevue. Rev A Textor officiated in a brief service with only immediate relatives present. The bride wore a navy blue traveling suit. a three course dinner followed. Ruth, educated at the University of Jews and Minnesota, taught in Marshfield Wis last year. The groom is a self made dentist in Bellevue and an instructor at the dental college in Tow City. He will rejoin the faculty in the fall term.
Byron Phillips purchased the house on Eset Platt Street from Mrs. Laura Taubman, now occupied by G. L Krieble, with plans to refinance. Mrs. W. Schumaker bought the house on N. Ottawa Street, known as the old Gregory home.
The Iowa Legion aims to hold a convention in Minneapolis November 10 to 12 as part of an Armistice Day celebration. Post officers and members discuss enrollment, training roles, and boosting support for the Legion while veterans attend duties at St. Louis and Des Moines. Officers appointed include Floyd E. Tham as Post Commander James Haney as Vice Commander Jac L. Jones as Adjutant Verney Conover as Finance Officer J C Gregory as Historian. Mrs B B Wanter and daughters Mildred and Virginia visit Waterloo and travel home with Mr Hunter.
Joseph G King son of John and Addeldide King born Mobile Ala Oct 31 1878 died Aug 29 1818 at the Brestatt home at 1124 pm aged 40 years 9 months 28 days He worked from age 11 with L and N RR rising to yard master in Mobile and later roles with Mobile and Ohio New Orleans terminals Biloxi theater business with brothers Charles and Houstis later Belt Railroad of Chicago He married Ruth Sack rider Sept 27 1913 at St Marks Episcopal church Maquoketa He survived by wife two brothers Chas of Biloxi Heustis and Belle Stroecker of Mobile and one sister Ella His funeral at Slavence Luckrider home and cremation followed He belonged to St John Episcopal Church Mobile Loyal Order of Moose Switchmen's Union of North America and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Known for industrious habits and many friends.
Preston plans a September 18 camping jubilee titled Our Boys with high hopes and full funding. The program covers music and dancing with Propor as dance music, and features Hon. Robert G. Cousins as the principal speaker, promising an exceptional entertainment program for attendees traveling long distances.
An Iowa resident retired from the Des Moines state fair recounts registering in the agricultural hall where the registrar asked if anyone remained in Maquoketa to manage county affairs. He notes Jackson county sent the most registrants outside its own area, and the association secretary funds the advertising with Jackson county papers.
In Dubuque a few days ago Mrs Mary Strief of Saint Donatus fractured her skull alighting from a street car. She was taken to Mercy hospital for X ray and recovery is doubtful. Also mentions a past Dollar Day with merchants reporting strong trade and plans for a bigger event as Maquoketa aims to keep pace with competing towns.
The Maquoketa newspapers announce higher advertising rates as costs rise across printing, paper, labor, and ink since 1914. Contracts remain for existing advertisers but future space will be priced to reflect current output costs, with new per inch rates set October 1, 1919.
The company announces higher ice prices as the local crop is exhausted, necessitating ice shipments from outside sources. Freight costs climb and additional factors must be used, raising the overall cost to fill orders.
A reader reports a rumor of a staged propaganda effort aimed at merchants in the city. An alleged federal officer pressured a store to reveal markup profits, prompting claims the tale is anarchistic propaganda. The writer defends merchants, condemns profiteering and calls for exposing real overcharges.
Citizens complain about automobilists speeding through town at all hours with exhaust cutouts open awakening residents and provoking nerves. The Preston Times urges local authorities to adopt immediate measures to stop the nuisance, noting such noisy displays cannot occur elsewhere without fines.
Editorial note blames residents for local issues and justifies press duty to reflect the town weekly. The editor urges readers to accept constructive criticism and improve the community image in future issues.
Fine modern home on W Platt Street in close in location, well kept through out with electric facilities, finished woodwork, and a cellar with furnace and fruit vegetable room. Hot water heating, bargain for a strictly modern home and ideal vacation. Enquire of P Brodersen or phone 146-201F RE. Stephens of Chicago visited. Katherine Bowman left for Onstow. Mrs Eferen Sleigh and Miss Jennie Barnes returned from Dixon. Mrs Forrest Bowman and children visiting from Williamsburg Ta. Dr Bowman expected to arrive tonight to join them.
Robert Scroggie Jr of Onelow is hospitalized in Anamosa after a musket used in a home talent play exploded. A match in the weapon fired, wounding his leg. two bullets were later found and removed after X rays at Monticello, Cedar Rapids, and Anamosa hospitals. He, about sixteen, is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Scroggie.
Monday morning patrons found a barricaded south room of the Rice building as staff moved to the federal building on North Main. The daylong process ended with doors open and service continuing, while Washington weighed lock types and favored the Yale key system. The new facilities promise cleaner, more convenient service and better clerical bearings.
Mrs. J. W. Gibson received word Sunday of the death of her uncle Alexander Johnston at his Comanche Iowa home this Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock. Johnston had lived in the Maquoketa vicinity for many years and was a brother of Mrs. Thos Orr.
Lieutenant Brierly of Davenport arrived by airplane around noon Monday and will stay all week for exhibitions and passenger flights. He is an expert aviator, careful and courteous, ready to take orders at the landing field or the Doran Daly Co’s office.
Mr and Mrs Chas Martin and son Jack left Sunday for Denver Colorado after receiving a telegram reporting their son Eddie very much worse and in a critical condition. Eddie had been in Denver for some time and his condition was believed to be improving before the shocking news.
Mr and Mrs Geo B Weeman of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter Helen FE to Mr W H Johnson son of Dr and Mrs FW Johnson a resident of this city Mrs Elsie Lott and daughters Devine and Maxine returned Monday evening from a visit at Cedar Rapids and Ocala
The 1919 Jackson County Fair opens with sunrise and a forecast of large crowds. Organizers expect new attendance and exhibit records as stock show rivalries heighten interest. Concessions fill midway while restrooms and an expanded art hall improve visitor comfort. Children's day invites families with free admission for kids and a festive program promises entertainment and community camaraderie.
A Kansas editor states a town thrives when commerce pairs sales effort with advertised goods. Advertising without goods wastes effort, and goods unadvertised fail to draw trade. Therefore, persistent promotion and reliable delivery together fuel growth, not idle waiting.
Answers Call Word reports the death of Pf Schmitz after a weeks illness in Kansas City on August 25. He formerly resided here as a leading Anest commercial man on the road. His widow is Mrs Schmitz who was formerly Miss Lula Tucker of this city.
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