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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

2

Jury deadlock ends in Healey guardian case

After eighteen hours of deliberation twelve jurors remain split six to six in Gardner versus Healey over appointing a guardian. Judge Donegan discharged the jurors at 9:30 this morning via Clerk Tipton after no verdict by deadline. The case began December 1 with daily testimony and closing arguments Thursday.

Henry N. Gardner Louisa, Healey R. G. Tipton District Court Donegan Davenport Tipton

Women Drawn for January District Court Jury in Riverside

Riverside, La., Dec. 11. Jury lists for the January term include seven women voters on the petit panel while forty three men are listed. All twelve grand jurors for 1921 are men. Indoor air rifle shooting held at Foresters hall featured skilled marksmen and prize ducks and geese. A duck ring toss provoked laughter and competition, followed by refreshments.

Riverside Court House

Farm Congress Ends Session With Speakers and Elections

Kansas City Missouri December 11 The closing session of the International Farm Congress featured H W Mumford addressing cooperative live stock marketing and J R Howard speaking for the American Farm Bureau Federation. The program also included a committee report on declaration of principles and the election of officers.

Kansas City H. W. Mumford Iiinois Agricultural Association J. R. Howard American Farm Bureau Federation Committee On International Farm Congress

Seals To Fight Disease Campaign In Iowa County

The Iowa Tuberculosis Association and Muscatine public health bureau announce a mail campaign to distribute 500 000 seals to homes across the county. The drive mirrors a state wide effort to raise funds and awareness for tuberculosis prevention and health work.

Iowa Tuberculosis Association Public Health Bureau of Muscatine Muscatine Iowa

Special Election on Municipal Electric Lighting in Conesville

Public notice declares a January 8 1921 election in Conesville Iowa at Town Hall 8 am to 7 pm. Voters decide on establishing a municipal electric lighting system and issuing 10000 dollars in bonds to fund it. Ballot form outlines Yes No marks for both measures and bond approval.

Conesville Iowa

Electric Light and Power Bond Election Notice Conesville Iowa

Official ballot notice for a special municipal election in Conesville Iowa dated January 3 1921. Town Clerk J S Bowlby and Mayor J D Porter announce voters must appear at the specified time and place to consider bonds for the electric light and power system. The notice cites state code provisions and a petition supporting the election.

Electric Light and Power System Conesville Iowa J. S. Bowlby J. D. Porter

Junction Defeats Washington 33 to 12 in Iowa Tilt

Columbus Junction Iowa reports Washington and Columbus Junction American Legion teams met Thursday night with Columbus Junction winning 33 to 12. Roy Pine sustained a knee injury in scrimmage. The lineup included Roy Pine Scrub Pine forwards Hull center Lewis Estle guards, with J H Houston as referee.

Columbus Junction Washington American Legion Roy Pine Roy Scrub” Pine Hull Lewis Estle J. H. Houston

Veterans urged to claim victory medals in city county

Ex service men who have not received victory medals can pick them up by presenting discharge papers to E R Tipton, commander, or to William Winders, adjutant. Several hundred remain unclaimed. Applications are now available at recruiting stations but French battle clasps must go to the Philadelphia depot. Legion officers handle the process locally.

E. R. Tipton American Legion William Winders Mr. Tipton Philadelphia Legion

Dodge Dies at Palm Beach Winter Home

Horace E. Dodge, noted automobile magnate and founder, died at his Florida winter residence in Palm Beach. The passing comes as owners are urged to register vehicles early to avoid the upcoming rush.

Adv Palm Beach Fla Horace_ E. Dodge

Four Get Awards for Typing Speed at High School

Miss Carrie Liebbe announces monthly speed tests awarding certificates to four pupils. Gladys Whitmer achieved 45 words per minute earning a Remington certificate, Clara Schmeltzer 47 wpm for a Remington, Hazel Greenwald and William Nietzel each reached 41 wpm earning Underwood certificates.

Carrie Liebbe Gladys Whitmer Remington Company Clara Schmeltzer Hazel Greenweld William Nietzel

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Healey Case Tory Farm Congress the First Trust and Savings Bank First National Bank First Trust and Conesville, Iowa Junction The Chicago Sunday Tribune Chicago Sunday Tribune Chicago Tribune America Ne Sunday Tribune Geo. E. Evans East Second Street
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