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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
4
About fifty Kiwanis members wives and friends gathered at the Riverview Clubhouse for a picnic lunch in spite of rain. University Five provided music as Johnnie Wright led songs and a short address by Hon. G. L. Mitchel welcomed guests. Some out of town delegates could not attend due to bad roads.
The piece urges a rebaptism of the blessedness of work, calling for honest, careful, effective labor across trades and vocations. It argues to take pride in daily tasks from corn husking to linotype, plumbing, carpentry, teaching, or ministry, and to seek visible proof of effort with pleasure following hard work.
Maret Leren and Hori of Maquoketa were married Wednesday evening by Justice James Kalston at his office in the Sanborn Block. The couple, joined by the bride’s parents, will reside in Maquoketa after the ceremony. the groom is a machinist.
The Weist children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of their father Andrew L. Weist. They also thank for the many beautiful flowers and support from the community.
Baseball fans will see a good ball game Sunday afternoon as the Maquaketat team has been reorganized to play against Charlotte Sun at Athletic Park.
The Jackson County Public Health association will hold a meeting at the County Home near Andrew on Sunday September 15 at p.m. Secretary Anna Wendell presides. Nearby, Yora Hel and guests Mrs. Chas Knorr Rev and Mrs J N Dixon of Burlington spend days with daughter Mrs Clyde Wing and family. Attending the funeral Wednesday were Mire J T Brown Mrs Will Grassfield and Velma of Marion. Mrs John Powellson visiting aunt Mrs Levi Keck will depart for Uri ta Utah with Keck accompanying as far as Clinton. Arthur Jeffree, son of Chas Jeffree killed in action overseas, is reported to be arriving Hoboken Wednesday. Mrs Jeffree formerly Nellie Lake.
The petit jury heard Eli Cole sue for attorney fees from Fred Razatz and Tom Sweeney. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants after evidence was presented. Cale represented himself with F D Kelsey assisting. defendants were helped by Ely and Gregory. Jury discharged to resume September 20 for more cases.
Anna McDonald and Laura Livingst on represent the Double H Club of Center Junction with leader Martha Hanken at the Town State Fair. They scored 97 percent and earned second place under Miss Hazen supervision. Nearby Onslow team led by Emma Hanken took first in bread baking with Miss Kennedy and Harken. The Wyoming Journal congratulates the girls and urges emulation by other groups.
Captain Oliver F. Porter completed temporary instruction with the Missouri and Ohio National Guard during their encampment at Camp Knox Kentucky and has been assigned to the Sixth Field Artillery of the 3rd Division at Camp Pike Arkansas. In August he finished a year’s course at the Artillery School at Camp Knox. The new assignment returns him to the division and camp from which he came last fall, then stationed with the 6th Engineers. The entire division will soon move from Arkansas to Camp Lewis Washington.
Educational Hostings A Study Center will be held at Maquoketa September 24 and an Inspirational Institute October 21.22. Excellent programs are being prepared for these meetings. E. R. K. Stoddard, County Supt.
Teachers from northern and eastern parts of the county attend an Institute in Bellevue Friday and Saturday led by Supt. Stoddard. Leonard Woods will depart Monday to study at the State Agricultural College in Ames. Fire destroyed a Will Shields farm turnout near Fulton Wednesday around 1 o clock. Mr and Mrs C F Hinshaw visited Dr Wm Lowdey home then left for Cedar Rapids. Jesse Scott and Leonard Woods arranged for board and room for next school year in Jens City. E J Rollmey visits Dysart for a family reunion on his mother s 88th birthday.
Arthur M. Evans, Chicago Tribune, notes Iowa farmers remain hopeful as corn prices fall from two dollars. He cites widespread farm wealth, auto ownership on three fourths of farms, telephones in 60 percent of homes, and a high rural standard of living, urging preservation of prosperity.
Delmar school opened September 6 with two former teachers and six new instructors including Inez E McGuire Helen Walrod Mary Waters Ethelyn Rossiter Regina Franklin Hildegarde Romberg Anna Bidwell Klug and H L Klug as principal and superintendent. Enrollment started at 143 as grades began intensive reading work using standard tests to identify obstacles and improve comprehension.
Remains of John Daugherty, killed in action October 1 1981 with the U S Marines at Chateau Thierry France, arrived in Bellevue Friday night and were welcomed by American Legion members and many relatives. Funeral held Monday at 9:00 a.m. after services at the Local Legion headquarters and Daugherty home. A large crowd attended.
State Salvation Army officers meet with the local advisory board in Jackson County to plan a forthcoming drive. The note details local aid efforts and lengthy figures showing meals, coal, clothing, lodging, employment applications, and hundreds of visits and Christmas gifts, underscoring ongoing support for the needy.
Rev John Watterson pastor of the Free Methodist church for two years has been transferred to Cedar Rapids and will leave to begin his duties in the new field next week. Rev W H McDonald of Cedar Rapids will assume charge of the Maquoketa church.
September 30 is set as the second tax installment payment date without penalty. Mrs. A. F. Hamley leaves tomorrow to visit her father E. B. Roush in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Sarah Husband returns from a Chicago business trip. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Spayde come back to Humboldt after visiting doctors Lowder. Laurston and daughter with Miss Pearl Goddard of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with the Goddards. A Hamley Studio photograph ad urges readers to preserve family portraits.
Rev H N Dixon former pastor preached Sunday morning at 11 00 and Rev Watterson led the evening service at 7 50 The new pastor Rev W H McDonald is expected to begin work next week Also an advertisement for Spirella Corsets and a note about Prof and Mrs C F Dowie and Mrs Pearl Correll with Wheatland and Olive Street details.
The Jews state fair and smaller county exhibits drew below expected crowds. Many fairs failed to realize a surplus after expenses. Jackson County fair will barely break even, but officials view the outcome as a success given current money conditions and hope for stronger attendance next year.
Judge D W Jackson disposed of two criminal matters this week. Leonard Chase seventeen pleaded guilty to entering Ralston north of town and stealing shotgun shells and cigars receiving ninety days in the county jail. On good behavior he was paroled to attorney C L Ely. Howard Brown north of Baldwin pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquor and was fined fifty dollars and costs. County Attorney F E Thomas obtained an injunction against Brown and the premises he and his two brothers occupy to prevent further liquor law violations. More matters on the docket to be heard. Jackson returns to Maquoketa next week.
Vera Risden ten years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Risden, suffered serious injuries Tuesday evening at her grandfather William Rowe’s home. Her right hand fingers were badly lacerated after getting caught in a feed cutter. Dr Ristine dressed the wounds and may save the third finger, but the index finger likely requires amputation.
Anamosa Journal reports investors in Clarence Tipton Mechanicsville Wyoming and nearby towns face questions as Consurers Service Stations Inc passes ownership to Hawkeye Oil Co. The note outlines stock and ownership changes amid corporate finance moves. Church notes follow with service times and speaker plans for Congregational events.
Cedar Rapids Ia September 15 Mrs Eve F Rowray praised mother of a new child making her 22nd. She married first at 14 and had first child at 17, grandmother before 40. Born Valley Junction, she lived in Davenport with her late husband, then married William Rowray 22, a Rock Island machinist.
Three men held up the Milwaukee depot at Front and Perry streets Monday night, forcing the agent to open the cash drawer and safe. They looted about 450 dollars, took 5 dollars from the agent, and escaped at about 10 o'clock after holding station staff at gunpoint. One agent named Andy Paulson was held in a restroom while the robbers fled.
Clarence Green conducted a sale of purebred Polat hoge at the fair grounds Saturday. Prices were fair given the money market. all animals in the ring sold with no sacrifice. Mr Green expressed satisfaction with the sale outcomes despite modest prices.
Delinquent tax notices and city penalties appear in the 1921 assessment records. The text notes an evening gathering at Grinnell with Miss Efia Rutter and a visit from relatives as the club plans its opening session at a local home.
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