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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1913

Page

7

Local Notes From Bayfield Area Shopping and Visits

Bayfield residents and guests visited the city on Saturday for shopping and social calls. Mrs. Joan Harper and Mrs. G. W. Trautman of Nichols were among visitors, with Nellie Hale of Wapello also seen shopping. A Turkey dinner at the Presbyterian Church is planned for Wednesday evening with home baking and fancy work in the afternoon.

Joan Harper Bayfield G. W. Trautman Nichols F. D. Miller Miss Ruth Brainworth Sunny Booth Presbyterian Church Dee Price Nellie Hale Wapello Lord Davenport O. J. Longstroth

Joint installation set for January eleventh at Home I nteaders meeting

The City of Witty candidates to be installed in a dual ceremony Tuesday evening with Morean acting as Chief Yeoman and Deputy Supremé Marshal. A joint function will include a dance and mutual interist among Yeoman and Homesteaders lodges. A class of fifty will be adopted tomorrow night with a group photo and souvenirs. Chase’s orchestra will close with dancing.

Bej Morean Tiva Clana Chase A. Lt. Moreau Asso

Train Delayed by Derailment Near Barnes City

Derailment occurred near Barnes City delaying a Muscatine Western train. The tender reportedly jumped the track but the moderate speed enabled a stop and repair. The train is due to arrive at Mustating at 7 10 p m and will not reach this city Saturday evening until nearly 10 p m.

Barnes City Muscatine Mustating

Masons Honor Washington With Pilgrimage Lodges Attend

Three masonic lodges Alexandria Washington Fredericksburg and New York joined in Washington’s Mount Vernon wreath laying in commemoration of the death anniversary. The event marked by services held today though the anniversary was yesterday. Neva Van Horn from Coneville visited the city to shop and see friends.

Washington D.C George Washington Mount Varnon Alexandria-Washington Lodge Alexandria Fredericksburg Washington Lodge New York City Misy’ Neva van Horn Conesville

Christmas parcel post urged care in handling and timing

Postmaster General Burleson announced extended precautions for the parcel post during Christmas. Additional staff, reinforced collection and delivery, and strict packing and addressing rules aim to prevent delays. Guidelines urge early mailing, clear addresses, fragile labeling, and insurance options for valuable parcels.

Sam Serteco Burleson Christmay Gifte Ha Hng

Allow Children on Stage Says Lindsay

Chicago adjudges case urges safeguarding stage youth. Judge Lindsay of Denver tells the Drama Club that children should be allowed to work on stage under proper safeguards. He proposes an advisory board to oversee guardians, pay, rest, lodging, and training for child performers.

Chicago Gen B. Lindsey Denver Drama Club Lindsey Isory Board

Pain Relief Ad for Lumbago and Back Ailments

An old style ad promotes a topical remedy labeled St. Jacobs Ol for lumbago sciatica neuralgia and strains. It claims soothing penetrating action and quick relief from back pain and sore muscles with a momentary cooling/tingling effect.

Paul St. Jacoba Umberto

Recruiting Station Opens in Muscatine

The U S army recruiting office in Davenport under Captain Powers opens a substation in Muscatine at the Kerable hotel. Private Alexander D. Johnson and William H. Wiss ing run the substation to exam applicants and provide army information. If results this week are strong, a permanent Muscatine recruiting office may be opened with Ottumwa.

U.S. Army Davenport Powers Muscatine Kerable Alexander D. Johnson William H.wissing Ohne Ottum WB

Rollicking Farce At Grand Theatre Impresses Crowds

A lively Saturday evening performance at the Grand Theatre featured the farce Atop Thief. Franklin Hall led as the absent minded father while Mayneynton and Joy Smith Marba ag showed strong comic chops. The show drew praise for witty dialogue, energetic pacing, and a cast that delivered without a weak link.

Franklin Hall William Carr Waa

Missouri fights to oust International Harvester Company

In Washington Missouri challenges the International Harvester Co for alleged antitrust violations. Attorney General Barker leads a motion to dismiss the company's appeal from a Missouri court ouster decision. The case, argued before the Supreme Court, hinges on whether a federal question exists. Oral arguments likely Friday.

Missouri International Harvester, Company of America Supreme Court Acetorney

Lone Tree News Gathers Local Social and Sports Notes

Miss Jessie Pike visits her sister Mrs. Harley Holdeman while Mrs. Fred Miller shops in Muscatine. Eliza Eden travels to Iowa City. Priscilla Club hosts a luncheon at Miss Bffle Albright’s with a small Christmas tree favor for each guest. Mabel Wort marries George Burr on December 10 at 6 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tamersian. Rev. Hank officiates. seventy five attend. Odd Fellows banquet features rabbit stew and entertainment. Chris Rayner and family head to Denver for health improvement. Mrs. Rayner stays in Colorado. Makoul officers for the ensuing year include Sheehy, McClunkeys, J. W. Hamilton, H. C. Buell, and Wm. Zimmerman. W. C. Motatt sells his drug store to R. L. Harris of Jews. Lone Tree high school girls travel to Wellsman for a basketball game against the town team.

Lone Tree Jeasie Pike Harley Holdeman Fred Miller Muscatine Eliza Eden Iowa City Priscilla Club Bffle Albright Mabel Wort George Burr Hig Cand. Mra Wm. Tiamersian Rover J. F Makoul Sheehy Ces W. M.H. Vo McClunkeys J. W

Congressman Pepper Improves, Still Very Weak At Clinton Hospital

Attorney Col R Stafford said Congressman Pepper, partner of J Pepper, is improving but very weak after a return visit to his bedside in Clinton. Stafford described him as very sick and noted limited strength despite progress.

Colr. Stafford Pepper Clinton Clineton

Joint Supervisors Hold Adjourned Drainage Meeting

A joint session of Muscatine and Louisa county boards was held at Wapello in an adjourned meeting planned after a December 6 session. The gathering discussed the No. 14 Drainage Ditch project while a higher court ruling and a court order stall action. Blarmon Engineering is expected to report figures discussed previously, with exact numbers awaited by the boards.

Muscatine Louisa County Visora Wapello Supreme Court Moreas Blarmon, Engineering Company Paport

Veterans Will Host Circles at Memorial Hall

The G. A. R B hosts the ladies of the Mor mons Relief Corps at Memorial hall Tuesday afternoon for a community program. Major John and Colonel Hate Circle will attend as speakers. A musical program precedes a reading by Mrs Sue Stanwood. Members of allied groups are expected to attend the gathering.

G. A. RB

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