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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1913

Page

5

Davenport Bride-to-Be Mulloy to Wed Bohan of Davenport

Local notices reveal Miss Ann Mulloy of Davenport set to wed Thomas M. Bohan of Davenport in September. Prewedding events include showers hosted by Miss Koenigsuecker and Miss Malloy with plans for parties in Davenport and nearby venues. Also covered are Trinity Church picnic at Weed Park, Woodlawn dinners, and community notices from Davenport society, including anniversaries, outings, and club gatherings.

Davenport Gil Wall Anns Mulloy Muscating Thomas M. Bohan James Malloy Joannes Koenigsuecker Illyrtls Koenigaaecker Wilh Jn Mixe Ann Malloy Holy Family Church Nevada Myrtle Coons West Third Street James P. Mmloy

Council to Inspect Paving Wednesday in Muscatine

The Muscatine City Council will hold a special session Wednesday afternoon to inspect concrete paving by Korneman Construction Company during the current summer. Three blocks were paved on Rockville Street with the rest of the work in alleys. work began after the contract and aims to proceed swiftly due to dry weather. One block of bitulithic has been laid. Cedar Street top dressing is being spread as work continues.

Muscatina Korneman Construction Company Kocklervilla Kornoman Company Heink Cedar Street

Libel Suit to Feature September Term in Madison

Madison Mayor A P Brown and Attorney Omer Herminghausen clash over a libel suit tied to a Fort Madison election. Herminghausen seeks 25000 damages alleging defamation after Brown supported a Stone and Woodster franchise for Keokuk dam power. The September district court term is expected to hear the case.

Madison Plaintitt Ort Madon District Court Omer J. Hermninghingen A. P. Brown Fort Madison Stone & Woodster Boston Keokuk Dam Brown Herminghausen Foen

Sewers in South End face urgent cleanup before rain

South End residents and property owners petition city to clear stagnant sewer lines stuffed with debris. They warn backwater and ground seepage will worsen with another rainfall, noting repeated requests for cleaning have gone unanswered and residents sometimes clear sewers themselves. The report also mentions local gatherings and upcoming dam dedication events and a church lawn social.

Muscatine South Hod Pean

New Tank and Tower Accepted by Board

The tank and tower erected on the old Ramble place on West Hill by Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works is now in use after favorable inspections and tests. The first payment to the contracting firm has been made by the water works trustees, with Robert W. Hunt Company of Chicago and Wynkoop Kiersted of Kansas City approving the final test. The system supports an extension of water service to Muscatine homes on high ground, and progress continues on a storage reservoir likely to be completed within about thirty days.

Wast Hil Des Moines Muscatine

Recovery through Eckman’s Alternative Tonic

A testimonial from Mother Stanislaus at St Anne’s Convent Sanford Wisconsin praises Eckman’s Alternative as restoring health after four doctors urged throat surgery. She reports dramatic recovery within ten months and offers to share experiences. The letter cites Eckman’s practice as effective for throat and lung ailments and directs readers to the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for evidence and testimonials.

Wexman Mother Stanislaus St. Anne's Convant Sanford Tia St. Anne Pookskill Motherhoyne Tranais Eckman Stanislaus Eckian Roymolaie Beatenichner Philadephia, PI

Skin whitening and aging cure narrated in ad copy

An advertisement touts a skincare routine using ordinary wax and a homemade mixture of leaxoll and witch hazel. It promises a cosmetic all in one: nightly cold cream, morning wash, and a home remedy that tightens the skin and reduces lines. It claims rapid whitening and youthful appearance through layered application.

Emily Coulson Falar Monthly Ady

Forty West Liberty Young People Teach

West Liberty Iowa August 26 Special The quality of instruction at West Liberty High School is shown by a list of forty graduates now becoming teachers. Names with their future posts include Nettle Anderson Steamboat Falls Colorado Nettie Anderson Miriam Bvane Primary at Ate Irma Evans 4th grade Clark ton Nina Reeves Primary at Ladora Helen Swain Centerdale Luelle Evess Primary at Nichols Ethel Case Moscow Ary Hill 2nd grade West Liberty Mildred Luse Primary West Liberty Elenor Juse Federal Hill rural Daley McAdams Moscow rural Elsia Mosher Goshen Mary Anderson Snale Hollow Rebecca Hillman Swamp Beatin Longbotham Center Grove rural Hazel Nichola Nichols rural Orpla David Yankee Corners Bertha Jamez Cedar Hill Sarah James Lakue rural Sune Ward Union Valley Mildred Ward Hartup Constancs Longbatham Fulton Two Clayton Mosher Anthony Kansas Hazel Pratt Union Edna Melntire High Prairie Meda Brick Welster City

West Liberty Irma Evans Clarkton Lana Frashwater Ith Titan Florence Nicholen Cushing Jean Proizman Humboldt Blaiche Shiyman Rockwell Lucilé Daglass Provo Utah Ruth Fisher Mores Station Verna Swain Linn Grove Elenor Juse Federal Hill Daley McAdams Moscow Elsia Buckley Tral Clara Gihaon Plumb Grove Elsia Mosher Goshen Mary Anderson Snale Hollow Beatin Longbotham Center Grove Rebecca Hillman Hazel Nichola—Nichols Orpla David Yankee Corners Bertha Jamez Cedar Hill Sarah James—Lakue Sune Ward Union Valley Mildred Ward—Hartup Constancs Longbatham- Fulton Two Clayton Mosher

Gomez Demonstrates Military Power in Maracay Parade

In Caracas on August 26, a grand parade showcased President Gomez’s forces in Maracay. Twenty political prisoners tied to the Castro revolt were marched from Tapatapa barracks toward Gomez’s residence, escorted by loyal troops and Mauser rifles. They endured a hot sun as troops deployed past them before being jailed pending transfer to Caracas.

Caracas Gomez Maracay Tapatapa Simon Bello Castro Manuel Torres Felix

Fire destroys multiple Sheldon properties and stables

Fire at Meyers Beans & Co livery stable in Sheldon Iowa yesterday wiped out the livery and sale barn, six horses perished, and damaged the Saratington hotel. William Lucas blacksmith shop, Kindey and Hagle garage, and Joe Wilt building suffered losses with insurance estimated at $12.00 among 4000.

Sheldon Meyers, Beans &'Co William Lucas Kindey , & Hagle sAriington Joe Wilt Bev

East Hill Trinity Church Holds Annual Picnic Today

East Hill Trinity Church members held their annual picnic at Ween Park this evening. All Saints mission of Park avenue joined the event with Sunday school attendance. A large crowd departed for the second picnic at three o clock and by six enjoyed a basket supper on the lawn. Games and friendly rivalry marked the gathering and the afternoon weather was favorable. Mrs Haln of 1103 East Tenth street left for Atalese to visit friends, while Mrs W P Frazier of 1018 Park was reported improving today.

Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church Weed Park Trinity St. Margaret's St. Katharine’s Gulls Wlan Woodbing Camp Fred Washburn Woodlawn Avenue Sebastian Schlipi Grandview Avenue J. E. Hoopes Amy Hoopes Stewart Road Keokuk August Bauerbach Hershey Avenue Mulford Congregational Church D. B. Strohmer West Liberty Gosson David Sottiomiro Stewart Read O. W. Frick Kookule M. V. P. A. Regatta. the Ladies’ Ald Svelett Musserville Methodise Episcopal Church Oregon Street Ween Park All Saints Mission Park Avenue Avaryona

Reunion Program Outlined For Thirty-fife Iowa Infantry

The 14th reunion of the Thirty-fife Iowa Infantry will be held in Muscatine next month. A campfire on September 3 at the A. W. U. hall follows a day of registration, reminiscences, and social time. Thursday offers a business meeting and a banquet at the Baptist church with a formal toastmaster. Local veterans and women volunteers organize entertainment, with addresses by Col. Keeler and Sergeant Major Sibley. Robert Leu has returned from Davenport on business.

Iowa Infantry Muscating H. F. Godman Mulbarry Avenue Agsambie Memorial Hell George Wes Richard Stave Koehter Col W. B. Keeler Analla Schmidt-Gobwie Albert Sibley Oak Park Taps Memorial Hall The Baptist Church Indies of the Baptist Church George K. Spencer Kansas

Tax Levy Resolution for Muscatine 1912 Voted August 21

City of Muscatine adopts a 1912 tax levy for multiple funds including Bond, Grading, Sewer, Fire, Improvement, General, Lighting, Bridge and water works bonds. Special taxes cover water, free public library, road districts 1 2 3, and city hall bonds. City recorder directed to certify assessor’s book before first Monday September 1913.

City of Muscating Muscatine Iowa General Fund Mit Jon District Court of Iowa Muscatine Lighting Co Plaintill City of Muscatine C. Koehler

Card of Thanks and Fairport Marriage Notice

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors clergy and choir of the Fire formed church for kind neighbors during the illness and death of wife and mother. Adrian Van Yaseldyk and children note. Miss Agnes T lyfelmeg and Elmer C Reeves of Fairport married this morning at ten o clock Judge Ay Rowan presiding. Glep Brewer of Fairport accompanied the couple.

Adrian van Yaseldyk Fairport Agnes T. Lyfelmeg Elmer

Last Moonlight Excursion Planned For Steamer Sidney

An official notice from Harry Bernhardt of Strecktus Breavboat line announces the final moonlight river excursion of the season. The steamer Sidney will depart Muscatine bound for New Orleans on Friday evening September 5 with high expectations for a large crowd and improved winter plans to boost next season’s passenger capacity.

Harry Bernhardt Strecktus Breavboat Line Sidney Muscatine Eutanshasta Mississippi New Orleans Quincy St. Louis St. Paul Bt. Louie W. W Louis Helen Blair Keokuk Royal Todge of Moose Wilhos

Agricultural development meeting draws national scholars in Tu neey Kansas City

Bankers, department of agriculture representatives, agricultural college experts, builders, and educators from nearly every state gathered in Tu neey for the third annual meeting of the American Bankers association committee on agricultural development and education. Topics included good roads, vocational education, soil analysis, crop rotation, and use of the eflo.

Kansas City Department of Agriculture Ags Ricultural Coueges Committee of Agricultural Development and Education American Barkers’ Association

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