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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
7
Carl Jackson, a colored former employee of the Fort Wayne company, was arrested in St. Louis for the alleged theft of clothing valued at $40 from his alleged roommate Robart Jackson. The case was prompted by Fortee Chief W. M. Rica and involved local authorities in St. Louis Missouri.
An old advertisement touts Mercolland wax and a cosmetic product claiming to revitalize devitalized skin. It promises a natural youthful glow and beauty underpinned by a chosen formulation, with directions for purchase and use.
A disorderly sequence follows a theft from Robert Jackson’s room prompting police to chase leads to St Louis. Jawves Clrys Carl Jackson 14 and others face questions as suspicions of a fatal event connected to a train incident unfold. Police coordinate with St Louis authorities to extradite for court action while officials confirm stolen clothing and a boarding-house c departure.
Orley Doardory of Cronidvlew was captured at Vinton in connection with the theft of a Ford car owned by Peter Umlandt. Sheriff T. J. Whey said the suspect would be brought to the sheriff for charges to be formally made.
The Shelby Norman Post No. 4 Grand Army of the Republic elected officers this afternoon. Commandant-Elect Oran Soviot. vice commander-Pr J Stineman. junior vice commander-George Taker. adjutant-A Anglo. quartermaster-J E Coa. chaplain-Jenry Stullrecht. O DG Schuyler. patriotic instructor-Hemeny. guard-Geo Sargent.
Officers continue pursuit of Gatton family members after recent arrests for theft. Sheriff Re J and Deputy Game Warden Homer Burk lead a search near Moxcow with warrants in play. Wildlife law penalties are cited, including a potential $580 minimum for mink or muskrat violations if convicted.
The Board of Supervisors schedules a December 30 meeting in Cowhan township to consider vacating a portion of River to River road. The risky grade crossing near a dangerous rail line will be addressed. The board rejected bids for reinforcement iron hubs and approved a hardware supplier for materials.
Mild, safe treatment claims without ann or danger. A brief note mentions gentle options and a contact for Iron consultation. The text references Kinney & Bitar at 44 Tk Navinte and Donvenport, with unclear details and possible misspellings.
The Musyerville Methodist church orchestra travels to High Prairie for a 7:20 pm Sunday concert at the Methodist church. Readings and dialogues accompany a program of marches, waltzes, overtures, solos, duets, and piano numbers, with a light lunch served after the performance.
Reports from Minerva detail visits and travel. Bernles Hoopar returns from Grinnell to town. Ida Solter, once ill with pneumonia, moved to hospital in Hallquo for treatment. Mrs Sarah Fox plans winter in Pass dowa California, with Mrs Eugene Prior from Great Falls. May Katharina Blair of New York City visits M E Bristol’s home and heads to Chicago for Christmas.
Evening gathering for members with refreshments at the Bohres residence near Ad Ktradt way ends with a small fire. In court, RK W. Crist v. Rosanilor & Company seeks 1150 alleging potato shipment issues. Classifieds note late ads and a thank you card for condolences.
Local police raided three suspected bootlegging dens early today and seized a quantity of whiskey. Five suspects were arrested Saturday as robbers broke into three freight cars and a drug store during the morning raids.
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Mriends church meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Jacob Stellrocht's 165 Berga treat. The Higeen end gathers at Mrs Willian Wallon's Sycamore w treat tomorrow afternoon. The KR. D.C. club meets at Miss Mime Diorcks' Logan Street home that evening. Music and a delicate tea conclude the event. Miss Loota Waterham of Oakville Tu attends as special guest. Next meeting is January 1 at Miss Dsther Funk's Monrose root.
Ralph Lohr and Miles Bristol become proprietors of the Vic trola Shop located at 1.40 Town Avenue in Muscatine. The two young men, longtime local business figures, plan a remodel and a modern, exclusive phonograph store stocking Victor machines and records.
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