Biggest Fair in the History of the Association
The Maquoketa Maquoketa fair drew record crowds over three days with sunshine and light showers, a top farm exhibit with ready stalls, an outstanding art hall, and popular free attractions. Steve Palmer wowed crowds with a 22 foot jump in an Overland car, while the Fearless Greggs and other acts kept midway thronged. Thursday’s crowd surged as parking overflowed into Gibson field, and attendees praised clean entertainment, strong concessions, and strong community support for a fair that cements Jackson County’s fine record and signals plans for an even brighter 1921 event. Band Leader Galaska led a capable Maquoketa band delivering notable music across the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Old Sol
Jupiter Pluvins
Middle West
Steve Palmer
Steve's Auto Sales Co
Steve
Greggs
Speedsters
Jackson County Fair Association
Gibson Field
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Galaska
Racing Card Entry List From Sept 1 2 25 Pace Trot Notes
A fragmented race card shows pacing and trotting purses from September 1 including $300 and $400 purses. Entries list horses like Mise Hink Purlex The Consequence Lady Moll and Tim Finnegan among drivers and riders with times around 2 14 to 2 29 and various fractions.
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Mise Hink
B. M
Burk Martin Bk
Margeret “Miller
B. M. Ben
Blachet
R.G
Purlex
B.S
the Consequence
Dorello
Br. G
Bingen Hond
Br. Gaan
Sidney Lovg y.Billy
Tim Finnegan - Pardilla
Jiggs
Pat T. Brown
Lisby
Luther
Parkes
Ccc
B.S. Estrada Maz
Lottie Alcott
B.W
Col. Kier
B. G
Bonnie Binger
M. Teen
Morris Flynn
Marshail
Br. H
I Mable D
Archie Bell
Sidney Love
S. A. Billy
Bk. HL
Tim Finnegan
Miss Jiggs
BLM
Farmers Run
Billy
Paralia
Sailor Boy
Idleness
Dolly
Old Jackson Co Resident Called to His Reward
George Glaser a longtime Jackson county resident died at his home in this city Monday at 5 50 pm after a period of declining health. Born in Wartenberg Germany in 1840 he came to America as a young man and spent most of his life in the county. His wife died in 1911. Survived by three daughters Mrs Freda Jensen Mrs Madeline Palmer and Mrs Mae Palmer Davenport and two brothers Fred and Chiia both of this city. Funeral at the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock
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George Glaser
Jackson County
Mr. Glaser
Wartenberg
Germany
America
Mra
Freda Jensen
Mias Madeline
Mra Mae Palmer
Davenport
Fred
Chiia
Knights Attend Conclave In Davenport Parade
Sir Knights from five Iowa Commanderies joined the Simon of Cyrene group in Davenport for the annual conclave. About eighteen Tancred members from this city traveled, with an estimated seven thousand knights lining the grand parade. Despite fair attendance, the Tancred delegation could not stay for Thursday drills and formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
Knight Templars
Ilinds
Iowa
Maequoketa
Cyrene
Commandery
Davenport Pend
Apillo
St. Bernard
Columbia
Tancred Commandery
L. T Mortensen
Henry. Kruse
D. Exepps
Russell
Dr. McKenzie
Elwood
Mr. Fay
Grand Hound
W. Lee
DeWitt
James Summers
H.B. Hubbell
John Harrison
A. Straub
Wm. Greenwalt
Frank Wirth
Hany Wirth
J. W. Rhodes
William Hancock
Eugene Hansen
F.C. Young
Obituary notices and social notes from Otter Creek area
Obituary reports the death of Mrs. annai Coakley wife of Florence Coskiely after a long illness. funeral from Otter Creek church with burial in the Otter Creek cemetery. The column also records visitors and guests including J. B. Ross from Rock Island. Mrs. Win. Jenkins and children of Harper's Ferry. S. N. Gibson and family moving to Maquoketa. various social visits and job moves among local residents and teachers including Esther Suthers taking a domestic science post in New Sharon Ja.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annai Coakley
Florence Coskiey
Otter Creek
J. B. Ross
Rock Island
Win. Jenkins
Harper's Ferry
Frank Elster
S.N. Gibson
Janesville
Wisland
Maquoketa
Harry Lockwood
Bellevue
Harriet Gearhart
Irene O'Connell
Welton
Esther Suthers
New Sharon
Consolidated Schools
Me Tin Meet Leads to Saratoga for $200 000 Club Honors
Mr. M. J. Howard of New York Life Insurance Company in this territory leaves Saturday for Saratoga Springs to attend a convention of the Two Hundred Thousand Club. The couple, honored for turning in $200,000 in business, will represent the company and visit Toronto and other main points, remaining about a month.
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Me Tin
M. J. Howard
New York Life Insurance Company
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Ford stolen from Main and Platt during band concert
Harvey Wagner of Coletta reported his Ford car stolen from a curb near Main and Platt streets Friday evening between 7:30 and 8. The thief, described as a professional with two-hour head start, remains at large. Police began a search as Wagner could not provide license or motor numbers at first. license 28592 MW and motor 377871 were later noted. Wagner had been at the fair. vehicle description includes guffata tube and gray overcoat.
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Main
Platt Streets
Harvey Wagner
Coletta
Hiiziishe
Wagner
Rence
Former Maquoketa Merchant Williams Dies in Washington
Former Maquoketa merchant M. L. Williams died in a Tacoma hospital after a two year illness on August 27 1920 at age 66. He was born March 27 1864 in Union County Pennsylvania and moved to Iowa in 1875. He married Esther Ellis November 1881 who preceded him in death in January. Survived by son James E. Williams of Tacoma Washington daughter Belle Schwesinger of Big Harbor Washington a brother W. E. Williams of Maquoketa and sister Mrs M Ellen Barker of San Jose California. Funeral services and burial were in Tacoma Cemetery.
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Maquoketa
Tecoma
Wash
Union County
Penn
Iowa
Esther Ellis
Delegates Attend State Legion Convention at Cedar Rapids
Timber City Post No 7 sent Rankin Sylvester Francois and P E Thomas as delegates to the state convention in Cedar Rapids last Thursday and Friday. Hansons McNider of Mason City was elected state Commander. The executive committee reappointed F E Thomas of Maquoketa as State War Risk officer for the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rankin
Sylvester Francois
P. E. Thomas
The
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Timber City
Hansons McNider
Mason City
F. E. Thomas
Maquoketa
Iowa
Legion
HG T U Convention at Preston
The W GT U Convention will be held at Preston in the First Congregational church on September 9 Thursday with afternoon and evening sessions. A supper is planned at 5 30 for members and families. At 7 30 Miss C Callison will present an address on American Citizenship to which the public is urged to attend. Special music will be provided. Mrs Beulah Halstead and Mr John Odgers note visits among Clinton relatives. Dr Fred Truax of Olin meets old friends at the Fair. Mr and Mrs G W Brown and son Carlyle return from a visit in Chicago.
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HG. T. U
Preston
W. GT. U
First Congregational Church
John Odgers
Clinton
Fred Truax
Olin
G. W. Brown
Carlyle
H.E., King 1
Chicago
V. H. Christiansen
Low Moor
F. B. Ignalls
Ingalls
Henry Allen
Hans Carstensen
Will Burch
Lee Applegate
Arthur Clausen
Esther
Des Moines
Popular Young Lady Weds in Maquoketa Wedding
The wedding of Miss Nina Wickwire of Maquoketa to Mr. Harvey Davidson of Janesville Wisconsin was held Wednesday morning at the Wickwire home with Dr J G Moran officiating. The bride, a UW and local high school graduate, taught in Waterville and is praised for charm and polish. The couple left for Minneapolis and St James Wisconsin after a wedding breakfast. The article also lists local visitors and residents with short notes on recent travels and health.
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Nina
Lew Wickwire
Harvey Davidson
Janesville
Wisconsin
3. G. Mor. Fan
Congregational
Chirch
Maquoketa
University of Wisconsin
Waterville
Wis
Sly Ecupid
Davidson
Water
O'Connell
Welton
Auto
Dubuque
Minneapolis
St. James Wisconsin
The
Sentinel
A Pretty Home Wedding at Delmar
A delicate Friday afternoon ceremony at the Cassin residence in Delmar joined Mary Ruth Dye and Samuel W. Dye in marriage with Rev H H Green officiating. The bride wore cream silk and tulle, carried bridal roses, and was attended by the matron of honor while the couple exchanged vows beside family and friends. Guests, dining, and interior decorations highlighted a day of sunshine and flowers, ending with best wishes from relatives and notable attendees.
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Delmar
Horace A M. Cassin
H. H. Green
Cedar Falls
Mary Ruth
Samuel W. Dye
St. Paul
Mendelssohn
J. C. Nitzsche
Maquoketa
T. P. Cassin
Horace B. Cassin
Lawender
Dainiii
Misa Gazeang
Ernestine McIntyre
Opal Bollinger
Garlor
Carlota Young
Rev. Green
State Center
Washington
Dodge Bros. Auto
Detroit
Mich
Baptists Hold District Convention Here This Week
The Baptist district holds its annual convention in this city this week with a long program. Speakers include Rev. H. Shanks, Rev. A. P. Housver, Rev. C. Williams, and Rev. John Firth. Meetings cover devotions, expositions of Ephesians, educational and financial goals, and mission addresses. Local residents and visitors arrive for the events and related social notices accompany the obituary and community updates.
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John A. 1
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Old Jackson Co
Ioak
Iad
Lockjaw
Eien
Florence Thienmesch
Zella Gregory
A. DL. Aldermian
Earl
Frank Edson
James Gardner
Robert
Ed Smith
James Ralston
Donald
Jaz. Ralston
Helen Sleigh
Jennie Barnes
Dixon
Bra
H. L. Emierson
Ray Follett
Dabagee
Otho Abel
Meson
Russell Wright
D. F. ‘Bauman
Caroline Stabler
Montidale
Chas
Ter
F. Pohlman
Lois Mae
Leonard Palmer
George Meyers
Fannie Huff
Harry Blake
Chas. Bettenderfer
Mis‘gee Filter
Rey Graut
John E. Kauffman
Baltimore
Maryland
Alex Kaufman
George Perham
Perham
J. R
Bess Archer
Baptists
C. P. Bes
Ephisians
H. Shanks
A. PF. Hous
Mark Coyner
Emma Dunham
Martha Treeck
Ellis Island
L. W. Barker
C. Willams
E. H. Shans
A’ Bu Davidson
Lester JL Cook
S.A. Wilcox
D. D
A. Barker
I. CG
William
L. Christian
Hazel Boyd
Life Service
Stanley Thomas
Stanley Thomas. 4:5—"“Pep
P. W. Tole
W. W. Patter
W. H Rogers
Clinton Male Choir
John Firth
Leonard Palmer Bss
St Louis
Franc Exton
Omaha
Tom Ely
Anna Sisler
Loretta
Andrew
Jake Francois
Pratt St
Michigan
Claude Goldin
S. H. Bowman
Elsie Meinhardt
Irs
J. W. Steenis
Mr. Seems
Prospect Site
Ralston
Ernest
M. We. Rhodes
Mondor Morming
Eastville
Ontario
Ganaca
Louis Tre Te. Zormerly 2 Dent
Baldwin
Town City
Buckner Chapel
Buckhorn
Mia
Frank Tinker
Mortimer Tinker
Chitase
John Tinker
Bridy
Lettie Tinker
Milwaukee
PD. H. Andersen
Meg
Se Tinker
Will Minsin
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