John Anderson & Son Win Bridge Contract Award
Representatives of the Bonding Company awarded John Anderson & Son the uncompleted bridge contract on the main road north of town after Northwestern Bridge Co failed to complete the job. Work to resume once the home office approves action, with creditors likely to be paid within a week or ten days. Local rep W L Keck praised. A A Hurst credited for pressing prompt settlements with workers facing wage delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson & Son
Bonding
Northwestern Bridge Co
Hending Company
Northwestern Company
W .L. Keck
A. A. Hurst
The Advantages of Owning An Auto and a Safes
Thieves entered the home of ral Schmidt at 2228 Twenty-fourth St Rock Island Tuesday night and carried away the safe from the Studebaker. Two or three gold watches and many valuable panels were missing. The burglary occurred before 10 43 o clock when the family returned home and police were notified but the thieves escaped with the safe and auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ral Schmidt
Twenty-fourth St
Rock Island
Schmidt
Studebaker
Surprise birthday crowds honor Hugh Kleister om vania
Friday evening fifty relatives and friends surprised Hugh Kleister om vania at his home for his thirty fourh birthday. They brought baskets of food, music filled the home, and the celebration continued into the night. Hugh has spent his life in the area and is highly esteemed. Florence McKinsey and Millard McKinsey visited New Hampton with Shirley McKinsey family. Hamley Studio advertised portraits and Kemp Eaton sold horses to R W Altgood for the Watkins Medicine business. Mrs Lee Stockham hosted after visiting Fergus Falls with John Caldwell and Emily. Mr and Mrs H L Emerson of Dixon, Marguerite Ray of Washington D C were guests of Mrs Helen Steighars and Miss Jennie Barnes. Mrs Fred Simo’s daughter plans a trip to Lawton. Rose Gilroy en route to Davenport from Omaha visited Pam Shirel ey and family. Adam Mares near death at Lozsayes home with family nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Kleister Om Vania
Hugh
Lee Stockham
Fergus Fair
Minn
John Caydell
Emily
H. L Emerson
Dixon, Tr
Marguerite Ray
Washington, D. C
Helen Steigh
Jennie Barnes
Fred Simoa Mighter
Lawton
Osa
Ing
Legion presents moving Rainbow Division film at Pastime
The American Legion brings the 168th Infantry Rainbow Division film to town on Tuesday October 11 at the Pastime theatre. A lecturer will accompany the screening offering a word and picture view of the division’s action on French battlefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
168Th Infantry
France
Dare-Devils
Uncle Sam
Air Service
Chateau-Thierry
St. Michel
Argonne
The
Legion
Rainbow Division
Bellevue Tragedy Told By the Herald
Welter Newman a cook at the Ross Construction gravel pit north of Bellevue died at Moulton hospital after a knife wound from a scuffle at the camp Saturday. Witnesses say Newman advanced on Dan Koterehvich during a drinking incident, the knife pierced his leg, and he died from loss of blood and weakened health. Coroners and officials opened an inquest with testimony that Newman was the aggressor. the jury later planned to rule self defense if Dr Moulton confirms. The body to be sent to Knoxville for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter Newman
Ross Construction Company
Bellevue
Moulton
Newman
Dan Kotorchvich
Koterehvich
Koterchvich
Srentee
Watertown
Lowder
Thomas
Dallager
Maquoketa
George Kranz
George Tentner
Jos
Newmen
Iowa State College 1921 Football Schedule Preview
The Iowa State CollegeGrow4 team schedules five home games at Ames State Field beginning with Coe College. Homecoming is set for November 18 when Iowa State meets Nebraska. The schedule includes Drake at Des Moines and Kansas State at Ames with Missouri, Kansas, Washington, and Nebraska among opponents. Director C. W. Mayser sought Big Ten and Eastern games for next year.
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Iowa State College
Missouri Valley
Coe College
Cyclones
State Field
Amey
Tews State
Nebraska
University of Iowa
Iowa State
C. W. Mayser
State University
Mayser
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Inois
Penn State
Ames
Grimes College
Missouri
Columbia
Oeil
Kansas
Washington
St. Louis
Drake
Des Moines
Staiio
Neraska
Social Rally at Baptist Church Closes Financial Year
Members gathered Wednesday September 25 at 7 30 p m for a social church rally concluding the church year ending September 30. A devotional, business meeting, and reports from the Financial and Every Member Canvass committees spoke of a balanced treasury and a funded budget for the year ahead. The Constitution revision was adopted, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
D. S
Clinton News Briefs and Social Notices
Bom Mr and Mrs Henry Starr announce the arrival of a ten pound baby boy born Saturday September 14 Mrs Starr and baby son stay with Mr and Mrs J X Nims in Clinton Other items note Athenaeum Club meeting this afternoon with Mrs Chas Long Mrs Hugh Clark visiting Clinton Chris Nissen Sr left for Owatonna Minnesota to visit son Hoke and family Mrs Emma Poffenbencer visiting at Will Rankin home Miss Lulu Moulton home from Byron and visiting her mother Mrs T 4 Mannion Water shoes and sales at Se Allisters Woman’s Battery Corps to meet at city hall supper served Home Missionary Society meets October 4 at 200 Mrs Bar Tracy teacher and devotions led by Mrs Flora Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Starr
Clinton
Starr
J. X. Nims
Ston
Athenaeum Club
Chas. Long
Hugh Clark
Route 3
Chris Nissen, Sr
Owatonna
Minn
Hoke
Emma Poffenbencer
Savaona
Re! Gaughter
Will Rankin
Lulu Moulton
Byron
Me. T
Maniton
Se. Allisters
Woman's Bettey Corps
City Hall
Womans Home Missionary Society
Dean Hamels
James Street
M. J.T. Hamley
Emory Rosecrans
Bar Tracy
Flora Miller
Sentencing of Albert Mace for statuary offense in Anamosa
Albert Mace a Sabuia man pled guilty before Judge Jackson on Tuesday to a statutory offense and was sent to the Anamosa reform school with an indeterminate term. The judge noted the state parole board will determine confinement length. County Attorney Thomas and assistant F D Belsey prosecuted with State Agent James Risden aiding alongside Cedar Rapids officers who located Mace. The guilty plea likely spared a lengthy trial and further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mace
Sabuia
Jackson
Reformatory
Anamosa
State Board of Parole
Mace
Fang
London dispatch on disarmament delegation picks and pundits
London reports the English delegation to the disarmament conference will be chosen after Premier Lloyd George returns to Downing Street from Ba.rlch. Admiral Beatty may attend preliminary talks while George hopes to meet President Harding and Secretary Hughes in Washington. The piece mocks British figures and expresses American distrust of the conference and its leaders. It notes developments around a Weeping Eveland reference and predicts a US stance against tricksters in the conference. It ends with social notes on Mrs. Wo A Blessing hosting and travel plans for Mrs. Wo R Brews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Bairloch
Charleston
Admiral Beatty
American Legion
Chicago
Llord George
Harding
Hughes
Washington
America
King George
Ireland
Lord Lee
Bonar Law
Worthington Evans
Weeping Esiour
Eveland
Boney Bonar Law
Weeping Balfour
Lord Curzon
Ootman
Weepi Balfour
United States of America
Guagal
Youthful criminals tied to Willam Hamilton slaying
Carterville Iowa reports a youth gang implicated in the August murder of taxi driver Willam Hamilton who had been summoned by a grand jury. Harvey Hicks, 20, was arrested in Falls City Nebraska and brought to Carterville on a murder complicity charge. Bruce Henry, 19, held for murder since blood on a shirt linked to the case, was moved to Ottumwa jail to prevent inmate communication. Henry was indicted last week by the grand jury.
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Ottumwa
Henry
Hese
Lyceum Course Tickets On Sale at Pastime Friday
The Lyceum course opens with a concert by Di Giorgio Concert Orchestra at the Pastime Theatre on Friday October 7. The Redpath Bureau praises the ensemble, noting ten years of experience and elite musicianship. Proceeds go to school purposes with season tickets priced at $2 for adults and $1 for pupils, available through high school students and Staack & Talkiesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
di Giorgio Concert Orchestra
Signor di Giorgio
Redpath Bureau
Staack & Tal Ckiesh
Adam Hayes Dies After Prolonged Illness at Son’s Home
Adam Hayes, longtime Maquoketa resident and former city weigh-master, died after a monthlong illness, spending his final days at his son Lou Mayes’s home. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs Arthur Morvis of Pryor, and Mrs Ralph Hicky, and four sons George of Maquoketa O D Ray of Davenport and Aito of Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arther Mervis
Preston
Ray Hayes
Raverport
Mile Hayes
Rock Island
Adam Mares
Loz Sayes
Adam Hayes
Tro
Lou Mayes
Maquoketa
Hayes
Our City
Arthur Morvis
Pry "Om
Ralph Hicky
George
O. D
Ray
Davenport
Aito
American business optimism signals rising market and building activity
A long analysis notes stronger stock markets and rising pig iron production as signs of a potential prosperity era. It cites high wages, material costs, and wages disputes as pressures, with Chicago wage arbiter Landis expected to boost building by guiding settlements. Overall, confidence in growth remains strong despite recent volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Landis
Ghicaze
Masons Denounce Ku Klux Derouneany Intimations
The Washington, Tows grand master Amos XN Alberson denounces claims that the Ku Klux Klan aligns with Freemasonry as false. He says affiliation with secret groups that seek invisible autocracy is unwise and unpatriotic, violating American traditions.
Notice to Grading Contractors for City Grounds
Bids will be received by the City Manager for grading and cleaning grounds around Water and Light Hall. Bids must cover complete work based on specified plans. Details available at the office. bids closed at a stated time. city reserves right to reject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sx Orlock TM
Rover
Baptists Plan Community Revival With Evangelist Effort
Evangelist C. E. and wife will assist in a Baptist revival at the Samist church. The event aims to draw the community to gospel services and renew faith, with host church and organizers inviting all residents to attend the revival activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Lance
Famous aviator killed during circus appearance in October
A famed aviator died in a stunt at Lang's Market during a circus show in October. The incident occurred at Massiscign near the fair grounds, with reports noting the aviator sustained fatal injuries after a midair collision. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances as authorities confirm the accident at the venue.
Women Who Succeed Farmer Meauoketa Gil noe
Women who succeed in business are highlighted with Miss Easton leading Cedar Rapids business circles. She presides over the Business and Professional Women's club with 300 plus members and was named state first vice president. The Cedar Rapids convention and former Maquois ties are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meauoketa Gil Noe
Cedar Rapid
Ed. & Cherry Company
Miss Easton
Avery Dey Deshre
Business
Cedar Rapids
Boston
Fourth Avenue
Iverd
Grand Army encampment plans final will for property
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Indianapolis plan to adopt a resolution at the fiftieth annual encampment to dispose of the order’s property. Frank M. Sterret of Troy Ohio is said to present a plan for “the net will and testament of the GAL R R” at a business session as preparations proceed. The encampment began informally on Sunday with the first business session Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianennlis
Tad
Repebtic
Frank M. Sterret
Troy
Ohio
Grand Army
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A. C. McKinsey
Millard McKinsey
New Hampton
Shirley McKinsey
Priace
Haomley
Kemp Eaton
R. W. Altgood
Watkins Medicine
Herald
Bom
Wo A. Blessing
Wo R. Brews
Sommerfield
Kans
B.S. Moyle
Russia
Walter Riges
Bernice Risdet
Spene
Lacey
Nelson
Reynolls
Albert Lang
Omaha
Cras. Dane
Carl Holtz
Etna
Foronto
Anna Werdell
Cusco
St Joseph
Arch Huff
Sioux City
TE. M. Griffin
Warsaw, Ltd
H. Swartcut
T. J. Foley
Oldshoma
Colorado
Masons
A. F
Baptists
Aviator Kiled
Laven
Arenar
Emerson
Avitat
Lang's
Jan
Cle
Nic
Semmer
Les Grace Hostan
Dent
Cleve
Mary Sloane
Maqnow
Clevaland
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