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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

7

Local News Briefs From Brainworth And Nearby

Local items note Mrs Eva Morel of Moscow visited the city yesterday and returned on the Witen train. Miss Marguerite Moyers of Kalona also visited and went home on the Western in the evening. Mrs William Reddick left on the Firefly for Letts after a day of shopping. Mrs Porter Smith of Adams Station visited and returned home on the Western. Mrs James Crisby of Taftlassa Pa spent yesterday in the city returning home by spy way of Wilton. James Seldon arrived home on the Trefly from Fairport after business. Dr Clapp will be absent until December 16. George Sharberger of Wilton was in the city on business and returned home on the Wilton train. Mrs R H Geertz left for Bayfield on the Western after visiting friends.

Brainworth Eva Morel Moscow Misa Marguerite Moyers Kalona Wa Porter Smith Adams Station Bowman's James Crisby Atalfassa Wilton James Seldon Fairport Clapp George Sharberger

Mrs Bennett departs city by firefly homeward after visit

Mrs G W Bennett left the city on the firefly for Letts to reach her home after a day’s visiting. Mrs F L A McDonald of Washington Pa spent yesterday in the city visiting friends and left last evening for Wilton where she will stay several days.

G. W. Bennett Asclevening FL A. McDonald Washington Wilton

Verify Report Of A Full Confession

Sheriff Campbell confirms Hoskinson gave a full voluntary confession in writing to the murder of Patrolman Theodore Gerischer. The statement, sworn before a Notary Public, was made during a jail visit in Muscatine. Campbell plans to testify before the grand jury before the court report is released.

Thomas Hoskinson Nan Theodore Gerischer Muscatine Journal Sherrif Campbell Fairfield Jefferson County Campbell Hos‘ingon Muscating Howkinson

Fraternity Glee Club to Perform at Wilton Church

The third lecture course number, delayed, comes from the Fraternity Glee Club formed by Ralph Dunbar. The male quartet offers a mix of humorous and serious numbers, promising an enjoyable evening. Seat sales start Wednesday morning at Star Drug Store.

Geo Wm. Moyers Muscatine W. G. Meyers A. F. Baird

Will Appeal to Governor Today on Muscatine Strike

Des Moines, Ia Dec 13 A concerted appeal will be made to Gov Carroll today by the State Federation of Labor and State Building Trades Council to intervene in the Muscatine strike and shield workers from police and armed guard brutality. Miss Catherine Finnigan told of conditions in Muscatine stirring delegates as the union met. The hall scene moved her to tears and delegates donated 25 toward Christmas presents for local children. Mixed locals planned to organize in small Iowa towns to join crafts under one union within ten years, and a plan to reorganize representation failed. Resolutions condemned the McNamaras and backed using part of the defense fund to prosecute higher organizers linked to the alleged plots.

Finnigan State Council Towa Iowa Building L?yades Council Ana Fymion McNamaras Samuel Ganiiers Frank Morrison American Federation Tabor

Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church notices

Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church. Pp. J. Wacker returned from Town City Saturday evening after attending to business there through the day. Tedard Atwill spent Sunday at his sister's home near Pleasant Prairie. Mrs. Rose Springer, visiting in North Wilton, returned to Muscatine Saturday. Richard Atwell and sister Rena were Muscatine visitors Saturday. Women's club meeting moved from Tuesday to Wednesday. Mrs. Chas Curtis, visiting relatives in Muscatine, returned home Saturday.

Presbyterian Church J. Wacker Town City Tedard Atwill Pleasant Prairie Rose Springer Hans North Wilton Herome Muscatine Richard Atwell Rena Women's Club Chas, Curtis

Cuticura Cure Said To Heal Child Head Scalp Disease

Mrs. F. Harmon of Atoka Tennessee recounts a six month old son's severe scalp dermatitis causing hair loss and red itchy bumps. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resalvent products, he improved in three days and fully recovered after two bottles each of Resalvent Ointment and three cakes of soap, with continued use for cuts and sores. The letter endorses Cuticura as the cure and notes worldwide availability and a free sample offer.

Cohen Greil Harmon P. D Atoka Tenn Patter Drug & Chem. Sern. Dept Boston

Banner Lodge Holds Annual Election Ceremony January

Banner lodge Cox Royalty of Honor met at the A O U W hall to elect officers. Mrs Alice Judisch named chief of honor. Mrs Gussie Mull past chief of honor. installation planned for January 6 with Ceremonies. Other officers include Mrs J Reay Lady of honor and Mrs Fannie Stapleton chief of ceremony.

Banner Lodge Cox | Bree of Honor Alice Judisch Gussie Mull Alice Judisoh J. Reay Fannie Stapleton Laura L. Kent Ine Plate Minerva Stroh Rowe Hillmer Ugher Clara Hingst Kate Eltman Outeide Gertrude Groters Airs Minnie Waltery

A Wise Donor Gift Promoted By The Journal

The Journal offers a genuine limp leather dictionary as a Christmas gift for six coupons plus a small expense bonus. Boxed and mail ready, it is priced under five dollars and presented as an ideal present for any recipient. Supplies are limited and readers are urged to clip the coupon today.

City paving plans eyed for coming year in Muscatine

City paving committee gathers as aldermen hear residents demand improvements city wide. No action taken yet but engineer lists candidate streets from Lucas to Washington and several Fair Oaks routes plus alleys and park areas to be considered within funding limits.

Muscatine Conneil Lucas Street Logan Houser Street Grandview Avenue Hershey Avenue Mulberry Avenue Oak Street Orange Street Golf Club House Weeklerville Poplar Dale Street Cedar Street Eighth Fuliham Avenue Ninth Street Bartlett Street Cedar Washington Street Niein Fair Oaks Broadway Fourth Street Reservoir Park

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