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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1916

Page

10

Two Boys Sent to Reform School in District Court

Two thirteen year old youths admitted to riding freights and pulling "hookos" from school days. Joe Truitt and Lincoln Valott were ordered committed to Eldora state reformatory by Judge Lotte. George Brown promised better conduct and will receive another chance at home. Valott chose reformatory terms over returning home, despite his father's objections.

Joe Truitt Parmejos Street Lincalin Valott Ma. Vilott Enat Mourth Street George Brown Milo Brown Kannan Street Ivan Younxator Nagiatrata Eldorn Valott

Music Program at Vesper Meet at First Congregational Church

Yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational Church a refined music program followed the vesper service. Miss Elva Fack and Miss Frances Boyersky presented vocal selections while Miss Miley Eda Crity played organ pieces and other performers offered piano solos. Candy and fancy work were offered for sale, and a community gathering concluded with a short sermon.

Miley Eda Crity Shand LoMare Mendelssohn Elva Fack Yevany Sullivan Molason Elanbeth Frances Boyerssky Blarry Bong Shellas Pho Xervicd Congregational Church Rec Acyse Debnito Reform School Sherif Plang Trulttoni Eldora Comerrow

Delaporte Delivers South Seas Mission Talk at High School

The Rev. P. A. Delaporte of the German Congregational church spoke at the city high school about his South Sea mission experiences before joining Mulberry duties. He described converts from 3,500 to 2,000, noting savage conditions and efforts to maintain civilized church life. Parsons of Patfield, former head of Parsons College, led today’s devotional at the high school after presiding at services yesterday at First Presbyterian.

P. A. Delaporte Parsons Patfield Parsons College First Presbyterian Church

Woman Injured In Automobile Spill In Town Block Fire

A fire of unknown origin damaged the Corlutt building on Washington Street Saturday night, injuring a woman in a wrecked car and prompting rescue by nearby workers. The blaze caused under $1,000 in damage before firefighters contained it. several people including a Mars Bhalltown man and a Town City resident were treated for injuries. A community Christmas tree project was proposed by Town City residents to be erected on Town Avenue Boulevard for Yuletide, with plans to dedicate the display on Christmas night.

Town Bryant Stanwood Clarence Town City Sabula Julia Slater Tty Covony Town University Clintony Ta Corlutt Washngton Street Army Kirk Mars Bhalltown Ola ‘Hungerford Bliard Haly Mias C. Ja Wlonoke Eltivenn Commercial Club Ina Chriatmings Troy Yuletide Monster Capital Campus

Funeral of Mrs Custer Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs Carolind Guster of Davenport, who died Saturday night, will be held Tuesday at 5 30 PM in Greenwood Chapel. The body was brought to the city yesterday for burial. Survived by three sons William Davenport Frank Muscatine and Henry Cedar Rapids. Burial at Frank Custer’s home on East Fourth Street.

Carolind Guster Davenport Greenwood Chmpel Frank Cunnor Kant Mourth Street Hans Jover Germany Cuixelty Willam Cuxter Willaim Custer Frank Jaster Muscaling Henry Nator Cedar Rapids Frank Enat Fourth Street Awalthiy Durlal

Donation Enables YWCA Use of Dowates Building Corner Second and Chestnut

Announcement states Jon Wooder donated a building former Record Printing site for YWCA storage of gathered paper. Officers say funds from selling recycled paper will aid the association. Workers in local factory save materials like candy and gum to support efforts.

Jon Wooder Second and Chestnut Streets Record Printing Company Young Women's Christian Association Big oBaodta- Llon

War photographer to lecture at American Theatre tonight

Muscatine residents will hear war photographer F. De Willett recount his experiences as a military observer in the Philippines and with the American troop on the Mexican expedition. He spent six months in Europe with the Chicago Tribune War Desk and will show Mexican border war pictures tonight and tomorrow at the American Theatre.

Muscatine Ron F. de de Willett

Rural routes approved with planned extensions to towns and townships

Postmaster announces changes to rural routes 2 4 and 5 extending to Moscow Bloomington and Lake townships with Route 7 inspection imminent. Further checks planned for Routes 6 and 8 later in the week. No changes will be recommended to headquarters unless clearly advised by inspectors.

Rowley Bichon Washington Sweetland Township Moscow Bloomington Lake Townships Powbmantar Wimnoly

Hines Marriage Verified Today Amid Early Denials

The marriage of Miss Velma Hines of Town City to Ty Wayne Potter of Illinois City was confirmed Friday by Justice George A. Ewing after earlier denials. The ceremony occurred at Town City and marked an abrupt conclusion to prior uncertainty.

Mies Velma Hines Thin City Wayne Potter Illinois City Wich George A. Ewing Town City

Notion Musicians Executive Committee Meeting Notice

Notion Musicians Local No 31 of the American Federation of Musicians calls all members to attend a meeting of the Trades and Labor Assembly next Sunday at 1 am sharp. EIN, Secretary, provides business of importance.

American Federation of Mualcfans Labor Assembly

Tax Sale In Muscatine County Raises About $1000

The Muscatine County tax sale was held this morning under County Treasurer R. E. Johnson. Delinquents faced disposal of property valued around $1,000 after a shortened list as owners settled accounts with the county.

FE. Johnson Muscatine County R. EB. Johnson Transurer

Revival Opens on East Hill with Sermon by Burdock

A two week revival began at Park Avenue M E Church with a forceful address by Rev A Burdock on Christ The Only Way. Services will be held each evening at East Hill Church with Rev U S Smith presiding and Mrs Burdock assisting. attendance was strong for the opening.

Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church A. Burdock Burdock Christ Enat Hill Church U. 8. Smith Episcopal U. 8 South

Mail to U S troops on Mexican border urged for care

Port officials report complaints about misaddressed and insecure mail sent to United States troops along the Mexican border. Clerks nationwide are urged to improve handling and labeling to ensure proper delivery and safety of soldiers mail.

United States

Bohemian Girl Musical Treat Thrills Grand Theatre Crowd

The Aborn Opera company presented The Bohemian Girl at the Grand Theatre in splendid fashion. The cast, led by Arline as the Bohemian Girl, delivered refined vocalism and acting. The standout was a sensational acrobatic troupe in the carnival scene, praised for remarkable stagecraft and overall company excellence.

Grand Theatre Aborn Opera Company Yaverns Bulfe Abe Shorty Ming Thorn Arline Alvert Wallerstedt Count Arnheim Harold Blake Thaddeus Ralph Nicholls Floraytein Francis Tylor Devilshoor Phyllis Davies Ara- Monn

Sheep Breeders Organize to Rebuild Industry

An organization of principal sheep breeders and wood beers forms in Chicago to unite all allied interests into a driving alliance. They aim to reconstruct a sound business base for the declining sheep industry before the international Livestock Exposition. A meeting is called for Friday for those attending the exposition. The conference seeks a campaign with the slogan more sheep and more wool.

Chicago Diving Alliance Aul Thors Tre Nest Hyertock Mora Sheep Mors

Thanks for Sympathy and Assistance Expressed

A note from Grandview thanking friends and neighbours for sympathy and assistance during a bereavement. Signed by the pastor and choir of the Evangelical church, John Da Vries.

Evangelical Church John da Vries Grandview Town

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