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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
8
Five men over 40 died during the weekend from illnesses, including John Crow aged 88, long associated with Louisa County's history as perhaps the first white child born there. Crow died at the county home after an age related illness following an operation. Survivors include one daughter and six sons. Funeral arrangements are listed with details on services at Crow family home.
William F Doering 81 died at his Stone street home at 6 35 am after over a year of illness a stroke Thursday preceded his death He was born December 23 1845 in Straussburg Germany and came to Muscatine in 1889 He married Ernestine Plonpp in 1869 She died seven years ago Surviving are four children two sons Paul and William and two daughters Mrs Minnie Schroeder and Mrs Hattie Hartung all of Muscatine 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral arrangements are with Wittich Funeral Home Old notes indicate funeral services incomplete at this time
Fred William Little 43 died at his residence 206 East Eighth street at 8 30 Sunday morning after a two month illness. He was born March 3 1888 in this city son of Samuel and Lucinda Foster Little. He married Mae Smith April 20 1903. Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Kace Feeker and Dorothy Little a half sister Mrs Essie Graham Rockford Ill and his step father Charles Washburn. Fairbanks Home for Funerals will conduct services Tuesday at 2 45 with Rev J B Rendall in charge. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
Wilhelm Hagermann 79 died at 6:35 last evening at 1707 Mulberry avenue after a months long illness born in Liebau Germany February 13 1847 he lived in Muscatine since 1869 never married survived by one sister Mrs John Koetting Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Mrs Umlandts home on Mulberry avenue interment Greenwood cemetery George W Nicola 67 died at Belle Vue hospital Sunday morning at 6:30 born Washington county Iowa May 18 1857 resident of Muscatine six years married Ella Patterson in Muscatine 46 years ago member of Odd Fellows lodge surviving wife four daughters and four sons two brothers and four sisters interment Greenwood cemetery
Protestants file briefs with the state railroad commission over Rock Island Railway Montezuma branch service curtailment. Commission heard oral arguments in Grinnell weeks ago. The railway may reply before the commission acts. Filing delay stemmed from a misunderstanding among parties and the commission.
Fred Warner Foster died at Hershey hospital Friday afternoon. Burial services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock from his home in Eliza township with Rev. J. B. Rendall officiating. Interment followed at Reynolds cemetery. Elks lodge officers conducted grave side services. Pallbearers were Fred Miller James Hayes Ronnie Bowser A J Whittaker Jerry Koetting and Henry Burkharat.
Regina Ma Linda Gray died at her son Charles W. Gray's home 1305 East Fifth Street Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 p m from the Fairbanks Home for Funerals with Rev Ira Hawley officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Schmidt August Theobald Frank Lincoln George Luedman Curtis Hunter and William Pantel.
Iowa City reports clear up rumors that Burton A. Ingwersen will be retained as Iowa football coach. Dr. Paul A. Belting says Ingwersen will remain beyond the three year term, noting the contract runs indefinitely and reflects a professional rank.
Miss Myrtle McConnell visited Ot tumwa with her sister Mrs Ryan and husband. Mrs Graham, Wellman High normal training teacher, attended the Cedar Falls convention. The A L White 160 acre farm west of Wellman sells at public auction today. School officials Culver and Fritson spent Saturday in Iowa City. Ladies Aid at the Methodist church cleared 159 dollars. Mrs Charles Brown of Kalona and Mr Browns parents visited the Miller home on the way to Minnesota.
Keota Iowa residents report Epworth league members staged A Harbinger of the Dawn during the regular Sunday night meeting. William Strain remains ill with stomach trouble. Andrew Faris has returned to Vinton after a business trip. Mr and Mrs John MacNarlen of Springfield Missouri are visiting W H MecNarlen home. Miss Brandon of Oskaloosa is mentioned among attendees.
In Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport officials clergy and laity gathered for the funeral of Right Rev James Davis the Davenport Diocese bishop for 20 years. Archbishops Keane Dowling and Glennon attended with bishops Heelan and others as a pontifical requiem mass was held. Burial followed in the crypt beside predecessors McMullen and Cosgrove. Muscatine priests attended the rites.
Modern Woodmen Camp 106 will elect officers on Tuesday evening December 7 and consider other important business. All Woodmen are urged to attend. Clerk.
Miss Alice Kempf returns from the J D Hochstettler home. M E Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting at Mrs I N Arnolds with a noon covered dish dinner. I E Reif hosts the high school faculty for a 6 pm dinner. Clara Yoder back from the Perry Lemley home. Helen Rogers visits grandparents Mr and Mrs M V Rogers. Ellen Snider and daughter Mrs F A Sommers leave for Lamont Iowa to live with daughter Mrs Otis Fry. Sommers travels from Lamont to Pierre S D for a short visit before returning home.
Mrs Ora Col berg and Mrs Evalyn Dage hosted the Stockton R N A camp as Progressive 500 trophy winners were named for a six table game. Plans were made for a December 17 Christmas party at the town hall and a home talent play Go Slow Mary.
Firefighters rush to Bothell as dynamite in a warehouse explodes and flames threaten the town of 1,000 residents, 23 miles north of Seattle, in the early hours.
A bookkeeper and stenographer served as helpers during the organization of the Security State bank. She participated among the staff aiding the new bank's setup and operations.
An Indoor Chautauqua at the Methodist Episcopal church drew a large crowd on Friday evening with Epworth league entertainment. The program featured a classical display, family-album pictures, and a minstrel finale.
Columbus Junction mourns Sarah Elliott born March 13 1839 in Benton County Ohio. Married Henry L Elliott in 1860. four children survive. She lived in Louisa Linn Ringgold counties and Kellerton, with winters in Columbus Junction. Funeral plan to inter in Kellerton after viewing at home.
The board of home missions and church extension held an all day session at the First M E church in Wapello Iowa with representation from Columbus Junction and Morning Sun. Lectures covered Parish Organization Financing the Local Church and Evangelism. Rev Lester Fagan of Ogden Utah spoke on Utah the Hardest Mission Field in America.
Rev and Mrs W G Barr of Crawfordsville were Nichols visitors Wednesday. Lew Brown returned from Chicago. Harry Hill of West Liberty visited on business. H H Fletcher spent the day in Muscatine. Mrs Henry Solomink hosts her Davenport mother Mrs Epping. Lee Reynolds moves to Missouri with goods and stock. I O O F members entertained Rebekahs and families. Ben Swickard visited Muscatine. Mrs Albert Quimby ill but improving.
In Stockton on December 6 Mrs. Leonard Asp hosted a duck dinner for her daughter Arleine's eleventh birthday with two teachers, school girls, and relatives from 4 to 9 PM. Christmas colored décor, a large cake, games, and contests provided fun with prizes won by several attendees.
An advertising claim touts Hill's prescription as a fourfold cold remedy that stops the cold, reduces fever, opens the bowels, and tones the system. It urges immediate use within 24 hours and asserts millions already rely on it. No other remedy compared.
Letts Iowa December 6 The Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met with Mrs C B Rogers. Regular services resumed Sunday at the nearly completed church. Several residents visiting relatives and attending a bazaar fundraiser are noted. Wayne Littrel's funeral was held at the United Brethren church with interment in Letts cemetery.
Ralph Grawford and his wife, both local school teachers, were guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by junior and senior classes at Miss Opal Baird’s home in Newport. Twenty eight attendees enjoyed games and music. Opal’s sisters brought gifts into the parlor while a crowd outside organized a charivari. The couple, who married on November 24, are active members of the local school faculty.
Grandview residents report callers from Muscatine, class rings received, and I O O F oyster supper for new members. Meetings at Verne Buster home, care for Rex Kemp's infant, and several visits and funerals noted including H Neumayr of Vermilion dies in Sioux City hospital.
Morning Sun Iowa December 6 Those in charge of the Methodist bazaar were delighted with its success. A fine assortment of bazaar goods sold readily and a supper served at 6 attracted townspeople and community members. Estimated proceeds around 125 dollars. Members and committees named. Also local social notes and a brief item on Princess Marie and a late arrival in Bucharest.
Mrs. Louisa Zander aged 70 died of heart disease at the entrance to St. John's Lutheran church in Sumner Iowa on Saturday afternoon while en route to the funeral of a longtime friend. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. Read the Classified Ads today.
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