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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1916

Page

8

Young Forger Pleads Guilty in Juicy Court Case

A South Mancatino youth identified as Trohort Ragora pleaded guilty to forging the signature of C G Kruger, a local grocer, on a forged check. He was bound over to the grand jury in 1000 dollars and jailed for trial, with pending bond. Other defendants faced sentences for drunkenness, including James Hull and Wid Hill. Fred Holstein received a five day sentence after returning to Muscatine.

Trohort Ragora South Mancatino J. A. Rowan C. G Kruger Lolbbrand-Diercks South End Juatica Court Young Rogers James Hull J. As. Rowan Hill Wid Turtiee J. Te. Coster Fred Holstein Muscatine Faye Oray Costor

Injured by Fall on Church Steps

Mina Millie Sngdaneke of the Maple Grove Trend suffered a fracture of her right collar bone after tumbling down church steps at noon following a morning service. Dr I F Beveridge was called and set the fracture.

Mina Millie Sngdaneke Maple Grove Lutheryn I. F. Beveridge

Malady Topic at State Convention for Town Veterinarians

An open discussion on a livestock disease will head the state convention of Town veterinarians in Muscatine island and the Illinois bot toma. Dr R O Byorrum will present a paper on the malady with many affected horses and mules. The outbreak’s cause is undetermined though swamp layer may be linked. attendees to investigate the direct source.

Muscat Tiinois R. O. Byorrum

Christmas Tree Wanted Here for Community Celebration

The committee planning a city Christmas observance seeks a suitable tree about thirty to thirty five feet tall to aid the poor. Charles Kohrn, superintendent of the Welfare association, urges anyone with a tree to contact him or a Welfare rep so arrangements can be completed promptly. The event aims to display the city’s aid contributions and is expected to be successful.

Chrismax Charles Korrn Marcating Welfare, Association Posedo Chebimasa Obgarvanca

Plans Discussed for Mascatine County Institute Meeting

Prominent county promoters gathered at County Agent J. W. Merritt's office to discuss the Mascatine County Institute plans and the next meeting. The January date is likely, with attendees favoring Wilton as a potential site though the meeting place is not yet decided.

Mascatine

Health Nurse to Locate Separate Office in City Hall

The public health nurse in Muscatine will move to an office of her own in City Hall. The space, formerly used as a storeroom, will be near the Welfare Association and across from the city food inspector. The change aims to improve health and welfare work with better accommodations. Miss Mattie Belfort is mentioned in connection with the move.

Public Health Muscatine Muscatine Wolfire Association Comittee Fine Welfare Association Mins Selfort Mattle Belfort

Four Highwaymen in Daylight Crime in Vinita Bank Raid

Proas loaned wire Muskogee Oklahoma December 11 Four masked men robbed the Farmers State Bank of Vinita Oklahoma this afternoon and fled in an automobile. They entered the bank vault and forced cashier Jaaper Martin with his partner into a vault before taking the money and escaping. Reported loot totaled about 15000 dollars. The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational church will meet at the pastor's home Wednesday. Wilson Riggs lies in critical condition at his Burlington road home after a prolonged illness.

Muskogee Okla Dec Bante Vinita Cassier Jaaper Martin Wit TE Wag Ladies’ Aid First Congregationa Church Wilson Riggs Ja Burlington Road Internat Homorhasger

View of Battery Retention in Muscatine

The article discusses whether Battery C can be retained in Muscatine if mustered out of federal service at Fort Des Moines. Col. Lange says mustering out frees members from all active duty, forcing re-enlistment or local formation. Local leaders seek an official ruling from Adjutant General Logan to guide steps for new quarters and potential reorganization.

Muscatine Fort National Guard Federa Federal Military Reserve Eli Bulbig Adjt Guy EK. Logan Seange

Organization notes for a new artillery unit plan

A fragmented statement outlines organizing a new artillery unit alongside an infantry company. It mentions auxiliary phrasing about a pottery organization and improvised contributors. No clear names dates or places are provided to establish concrete entities.

City paving tour polishes Mulberry street work

Mayor R. S. McNutt and the paving committee with City Engineer C. H. Young conduct an inspection tour of bitulithic paving in the city this afternoon. They focus on the Mulberry end where reports claim some paving is unsatisfactory and need improvement.

R. S. McNutt C. H. Young Mulberry Gamue

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