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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1912

Page

6

Recital Planned by St Matthias Catholic School Pupils

Senior music pupils at St Matthias Catholic school prepare a Friday recital in the assembly hall. The program includes choruses, duets, piano solos, vocal pieces, and readings with Mary Barry and Genevieve Ryan as accompanists. Families are invited to attend at 8 o'clock.

St. Matthias Catholic School Hyitia St. Cecelia Muidred de Weazie Eber Grooting Marle Barry von Wiler Madeline Morey Widith Pyrac Irene Rushton Atatlantic Accompan Buerite Harris Hucephale Florence Hughes Gabratist Mary Dessaux Dorothy Humphreys Elizabeth Humphreys Genevieve Ryan Marie Barry Haym Ganavi Marguerite Harris Fiano II Mildred Detthot the Crown of Life

Mulford Church to Stage Christmas Cantata December 22

Preparations underway at Mulford Congregational church for a Christmas cantata on Sunday evening December 22 directed by Miss Ida Appal. The choir includes Sun day school chorus members and male quartets with a full program lasting about one hour. Rev P Wanrella will give an address followed by a Santa Claus cantata on Christmas night December 25 with Miss Alice Mulford in charge of arrangements.

Mulford Congregational Church Ida BE Appal and I Helen Detling Eva Bitman Margaret Linn Elda Nietzer Frances Nietgel Leonard Plessy Harold Hanson Albert Bauerbach Arthur Springborn P. Wanrella Cherisumasy Nizhe Mulford Church Alice Mulford Eniidven Santa Claus Dla Friends

Paw Paw Pills Promote Gentle Liver Stimulation

Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills are advertised as a mild laxative that stimulates liver activity without scouring, gulping, or weakening. The pills claim to aid digestion, improve stomach and nerve health, enrich blood, and avoid calomel or dope. Sold by all druggists for 26 cents.

Munyon Mungen

Semper Fidelis Club Prepares Christmas Social at Stafford Church

Semper Fidelis Club of Stafford Congregational church plans an entertainment social before Christmas. The social committee led by Grace Butler will decide the date and manage the affair, with possible Christmas celebration following. Several local residents were noted traveling or visiting, including Miss Keuin Davidson and Mrs. A. Snavely, while a larger party of fourteen accompanied Mrs. M. DeCamp to Iowa City and Chicago before heading to Waynes City, Missouri.

Semper Fidelis Club Stafford Congregational Church Grace Butler Anna Lesh Frances Bauerbach Edna Detchot Joseph Eiman Keuin Davidson Fruitland B. Seniing Mulberry Avenue A. Snavely Cedar Street G. Blankenhorn Hershey Avenue Pyowon William Nagle Benham Avenue Iowa City Beavie SOARN M. DeCamp Fruilind Chicago Eley Waynes City C. E. Baxter Thiefly H. G. Platt Constance Putt Misa Edith Medill Montezuma Trachel Aldinger I. Hubetiinson What Cheer G. Bi Cocklin Howard Cocklin Charles Schroeder Wai. Dickerson W. Hemp Grand Ylew

Wills Filed in Polk County Probate Case

In Des Moines on December 3 two wills were filed in Polk County Court. The documents are those of William Niles and his wife, both heir to the same property. The husband died twenty days before his wife. probate will proceed simultaneously for both wills.

Des Moines Polk County William Niles

Muscatine Eyes Bid for Regatta Big Event

Muscatine contemplates bidding for the Mississippi Valley regatta set for July with Muscatine proposed as host. Executive committee to decide on location or possible postponement due to dam work and Greek labor departures linked to Balkan war disruptions. Local club touts Muscatine as ideal due to clean watercourse and hospitality, with a final executive panel to choose the host city.

Utere Keokuk Msissippi Valley Powercar Association Europe Kietet Thic Fatierland Wheation Chicago St. Louis Muscatine Tanneh Clus C. P. Hanley Rames Musc Muscatine Joseph Kelso MV. Bok Dihugue Chas P. Hanley Muncatine St. Claira Eda Dubnaus R. A. Maples Glintany de Buriington W.indeer Sua’ Crassay

Salvation Army Tag Day Nets $39,009 Nationwide

A Salvation Army tag day raised funds for two new settlement school projects. Commander Ernest Blankenship reports the national effort netted about $35,000 with Muscatine contributing about ten dollars. Memorial collages to General William Booth will be placed in Chicago and New York slum districts.

Ernest. Blankenship Salvation Army Army Muscatine Canada Eva Booth Willam Booth Chicago New York

Annual Meetings Elect New Officers Across Groups

Lodges hose companies and fraternal societies held their annual gatherings last night. New officers were elected as various groups completed year end activities and prepared for the coming season.

Hosa

New Officers Named for German Society

An annual session of the German Home society Weld named new officers for the coming year. President William Wendlandt, Vice president Henry Neinz, Secretary Herman Grensing, Treasurer Emil Kranz, Financial secretary Wm Diercks, Directors Herman Grensing, Rudolph Blass, Charles Speith, Charles Quandt, John T. Nester, and John Waltman were elected.

German Home Society Weld F Ollows William Wendlandt Henry Neinz Herman Grensing Emil Kranz wWni Diercks Rudolph Blass Charles Speith Charles Quandt John T. Nester Jjohn Waltman

Maccabees Hold Annual Election

A large attendance featured the annual election of officers conducted by the Maccabees last evening. Officers chosen include Sir Knight Commander Christ Klopp and Lieutenant Commander Harry Samile. Other posts listed with spellings and names.

Maccabees Sir Knight Christ Klopp Harry Samile Red Martin Hichenauer Terry Waiter Bloom Sward Sentinel H. H. Kindles Tohn Maha M. M. Kindler Tires

Modern Woodmen Choose Officers for Ensuing Year

Modern Woodmen members selected officers for the ensuing year after an enjoyable smoker closed the session. Names noted include C. R. Amlong as Elder, A. W. Clark as Assistant, T. A. Leyda as Banker, Clyde Hesser as Escort, Frank Sharer as Watchman, Goo Fitzgerald as Outside Guard, T. M. Wallingsford as Trusten, and M. O. Briggs as Chic Forester.

R. Amlong C. Kirk Clarkh T. A. Leyda Charles Kerr Clyde Hesser Trank Sharer

Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief for Rheumatism

An advertisement asserts Root Juice Compound rapidly eases severe rheumatic pain. It features testimonials from Mrs. J. Sehondel of Fort Wayne and Mr. Geo. R. McConnell of Griffin, Ga., praising swift movement and health gains after limited use. The copy promotes blood cleansing, digestion aid, kidney filtering, and overall vigor improvement with a one week trial.

Deo. R. McConnell Polk St Gritilx Vayer Camp

Masons Re‑elected at Annual Session

Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M re elected every official at last night’s session. The staff includes WwW A O Braunworth W George Reinicke J W Charles Fox Treasurer Dr S G Stern Secretary S L Johnson.

Masons Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. F A. M O. C. Braunworth George Reinicke J. W Charles Fox Tronsurer G. Stern S. L. Johmson

Homesteaders Name Officers For Year

At the annual gathering of the Homesteaders all principal offices were awarded to women members. Margaret Lewis elected president. Sylvia Golightly named vice president, Cosgrove secretary, Saral Spence Lady of Charity, Ate Drew Cracker Lady of Entertainment, Irvin Willhite marshal.

Order Margaret Lewis Sylvia Golightly Secretarra Cosgrove Saral Spence Atedrew Cracker Marshal—Irvin Willhite

Eagles Elect New Officers in Local Smoker Meeting

The local Eagles order held a smoker before their annual affairs. New officers chosen include Worthy president Gustav Beck, Worthy vice president TeRoy Johnson, Worthy chaplain H. Van Gent, Secretary J. H W. Colvert, Treasurer T. G. Fiedler, Guard George Richie, and Trustee Herman Raeth. A local physician was listed as Dr. E. B. Iryll lam with other roles noted.

Order of Eagles Nowhig Gustav Beck TeRoy Johnson Worthy Chamain H. van Gent J. H W. Colvert T. G. Fiedler George Richie Herman Raeth2 Aeria E. B. Irylllam Tera Tole

Rescue Hose Co Selects Officers for New Year

Rescue Hose Co elects officers and recommends J. A. Coon to city council and fire warden for third ward. Tenure extends to January 1914. Named officers include Foreman Cleo Pitchforth, Assistant Philip Nisehwita, Second Assistant Harry Freeman, Recording secretary Wim. 1k. Detuschman, Financial secretary Howard L. Coon, Treasurer Charles Hagerman, Steward Joe Casper.

Laddies J. A. Coon Cleo Pitchforth Philip Nisehwita Harry Freeman Wim Detuschman Howard L. Coon Charles Hagerman Joe Casper

Champions Flan On Celebration January 4

The thirty ninth anniversary of Champion Hose Vleck and Tadder company will be marked at the quarters of the five laddies on the evening of January 4. A planning committee including J P Marrath William Tieeke Bert Chaudoin Frank Walters John Schumaker and Emerson Bowman was appointed to finalize arrangements.

Champion Hose, Vleck and Tadder Company J. P. Marrath William Tieeke Bert Chaudoin Frank Walters John Schumaker Emerson Bowman

Clarke Visits State House Sparks Speculation in Des Moines

Governor George W. Clarke visited the Iowa state house, spending the afternoon in the State Treasurer W. W. Morrow's office. He did not leave the building before closing. Clarke said he would not yet name the lengthy list of appointees.

Hect Deg Moines George WW. Clarke State House W. W. Morrow

Knights of Pythias Institute Campaign Opens Fraternal Drive

Knights of Pythias announces a statewide fraternal campaign for new members from December 1 to June 30 1918. Grand Chancellor A C Savaga of Adair Indiana oversees recruitment and state wide imprimatur grants. Educational committee to publicize benefits while lodges vie for top growth rewards. two large prizes for highest percentage increases. Local 107 members show strong interest in Iowa cities.

Knights of Pythias A. C. Savaga Adair Pythian Educaional Iowa Cities

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