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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

6

O Day Named Cincinnati Manager In Surprise Move

New York December 18 Hank O Day the longtime National League umpire was announced as manager of the Cincinnati Baseball Club to succeed Clark Griffith. The choice surprised many who expected other candidates and marked a rare shift from the umpiring ranks to the dugout. O Day earlier pitched for Washington Brooklyn New York Giants and Erie before becoming an umpire in the NL.

New York N. Y Garry Herrmann Cincinnnati Baseball Club Clark Griffith Herrmann Hank O'Day Reds O'Day Washington U SS Brooklyn New York Giants Erie

Batterson Stores Hit With Holiday Deals and Gifts

Local shoppers see bargains on black novelty coats priced at 12 50 this week with holiday boxes free at The Batterson Stores. Music bags wrappers and Edison or Victor talking machines promoted for Christmas. Mrs Nichols and Mrs Stanton of Nichols visit the city. John Redmond heads to Davenport aboard the Firefly for business.

Batterson John Redmond Divenport

Freight Train Runaway Kills Five in Pa Yard

Scranton reports a freight train runaway in the Carbondale yard of the Delaware and Hudson company. four or five men were killed and five injured, two of whom may die, with five locomotives burned and the shops set ablaze. Two bodies recovered. others trapped beneath debris. First Congregational church to hold a Thursday business meeting at a o'clock, addressing important matters. The American Patriots meetup set for Dec 14 at 514 Mulberry Ave to elect officers.

Scranton Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company Debria First Congregational Church The American Patriots Mulberry Ave

East Hill First Time Plans Big Opening Night

The Alert Hosa Company, about forty members, will meet Friday evening in their new building to discuss plans for an opening program. The upgraded hall includes electric lights, fifty chairs, tables, and a telephone. Fire Chief Frank Curry may attend to offer firefighting tips as the group discusses future business and aims to surpass previous attendances.

Hosa Company Frank Curry East Hill Curry

East Hill Sewing Society Holds Pie and Cake Sale

The Third Ward Independent Ladies Sewing Society members held a pie and cake sale today at Union Store on Fifth Street and Mulberry Avenue. Pies cakes cookies doughnuts and fruit sold well raising a neat sum for their treasury.

Third Ward Independent Ladies Sewing Society Union Store Third Ward Independent Sewing Society Union Fifth Street Mulberry Avenue

Blaha Funeral Time Change and Services

The funeral for Joseph G. Blaha will be held at his residence at one o'clock Thursday afternoon instead of two, due to a lengthy cemetery service by the Eagle lodge. Rev. Stodghill will lead the service at the home. the cortege proceeds to Greenwood cemetery for the lodge ceremony.

Joseph G. Blaha Sherman Street

Last Day of Demonstration for Root Juice Medicine

The local demonstration of the Root Juice medicine at Havvercamp's Prescription Drug Store ends Saturday night after three to four weeks. Many locals report cures and rapid health improvements for stomach kidneys and other organs. Demonstration offer: three large one dollar bottles for two dollars and twenty-five cents before closing.

Havvercamp

Sunday Schools and Choirs Plan Christmas Observances Citywide

Churches across the city arrange Christmas observances withCantatas and special programs for Yuletide. Sunday schools prepare elaborate entertainments for children and adults, while St Matthias Church plans an exceptional early morning Mass on the Feast of the Nativity with a heavily attended service and new illumination.

St. Matthias

Alnutt Named Cashier at Muscatine Bank

The Muscatine State bank board announced B S Alnutt has been elected cashier to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of 8 B Cook. Cook steps down for rest after many years with the bank but will retain an office for business matters. Cook has been with the Cook Musser outfit since 1871 and Almutt, now cashier, has been assistant cashier.

Muscatine State Bank B.S. Alnutt 8. B. Cook Cook Muscadine State Bank Cook, Musser & Company Bank Cook-Musser Institution Bernard S. Almutt

End of Term Adjustments Amid Thanksgiving Programs

The final school day was shortened as extensive programs were altered for Thanksgiving. Administration cited scheduling changes and student activities affected by the holiday week.

Ned

Bank Officer Transfer Highlighted in Journal Entry

A Muscatine State Bank official, with tenure since August 1910, previously served as assistant cashier at Clay County State Bank in Excelsior Springs Missouri, is noted in the Journal. The publication, priced at ten cents a week, carries the item.

Muscatine State Bank Excelsior Springs Clay County State Bank

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