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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

8

Narrow escape as man struck by train in Iowa yard

Jouso York of Jilt Hinee Hixith Street narrowly survived after being struck by a Burlington and Southern passenger train in the south yard at 8:30 this morning. He leaped from the track to avoid the oncoming locomotive but was hit twice, suffering cuts and bruises to the head face and limbs. he was rushed to the city hospital for treatment.

Theoly Jouso York Tim Wevern Cuba

New Suits in Court Here

Multiple cases filed in the district court this morning include claims of 810,000 for alleged sulynre, promissory notes, and merchandise disputes. Attorneys J M Warner, Molvarry, Reaney, and J F Caffy appear for plaintiffs. verdicts included $250 in one auto contract matter. Guardianship reports for Raymond Schmidt and Donald W Smith were approved by Judge Letts.

Ft. R Jona Tmiijo Mnton Boyle West Silverly Atetorney J. M. Warner Ian Molvarry and Reaney Wien Deymands Jather D.C. Wid Plaimaft Horan Roy Edmunds J. B. Ingham Wind W. A. Cooling Jeremiah M. French Hinkt Schmidt Raymond Schmidt Clara I Suvine Donald W. Smith Myry Letts Lette Mary’ S. Mittman Na Nuurchupot Florenco WH. Mittmiur

Prussian Warrior Dies in Kansas Bordering Civil War Veteran

Major Maximilian Von Grebe, once of a distinguished Prussian family and later a fighter for the Union, died at his home near Leavenworth Kansas. He served in Heutens fat and finally became a major in the Fourth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, following a civil war era career.

Leavenworth Kat Maximilian von Grebe Amertont Elvil Way Nea Hare von Grebe Tranover United States Heutens Fat

Scientist expedition to Congo to study gorillas and bones

Professor Richard Lynel Garner and a team of primatology experts from the Smithsonian and the American Museum of Natural History travel to the French Congo in Africa to collect skulls and skeletons of gorillas for mutation research at the American institute.

New York Richard Lynel Garner Smithyonian Amarican Museum Natural History French Congo Africa M Jsvoup Ameri

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Headache Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for headache cold symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours, alleviating nasal congestion sore throat and feverish symptoms, with a 25 cent price and no inconvenience.

Pape

Governor frees bootlegger Henry Doc Turek after petition

Henry “Doc” Turek of Muscatine County is released from jail after four months on a bootlegging conviction. Governor Clarke suspended the remaining two months of the jail term and the $1,000 fine, effective today, citing a petition signed by 64 local professionals and businessmen. The action follows the June court term and prior sentence for Turek.

Muscatino Henry Doc" Turek Doc Jarek Wan Hy Wan Dlaiberty Clarke Jarek Suneatine TKO Aspension Hanley & Muntey Tarek

Probate Notice in Muscatine County

Notice is given that on the work day of December, a will purportedly of Joseph E. Hoopes of Wald County was opened by the Clerk of the District Court. Hearing for probate is set for January 2, 1917, at the District Court in Muscatine County. Anyone may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. December 29. Lola, RG, Moton, Clerks of the District Courts. Jackson, Attorney.

Muscatine District Court Uaid Aith Joseph E. Hoopes Wald Cour Lola

Flood Control 15 Discussed Proposes Big River Task

Senator Newlands proposed substitutes for flood control measures including the Ranadell implement plan and the Newlands Brose HurdeCLOvL Waterway project. The Senate committee considered essential ventures with appropriations of $45,000,000 for the lower Mississippi and $1,000,000 to start a nationwide river and waterway defense plan. Newlands urged adoption of the compromise.

Whettington J. Ch. Dee Newlands Central Hill Newlands-Brous Akeda Newhands

Horses of Battery C Inspected on Return to City

Following arrival on the ely this morning the thirty two horses of Battery C were inspected by Captain Vorrin Major and Lieut Meloun, who came to the city from Davenport for the one duty. The monitoring officer said the horses were lightly injured en route to the city.

Eley Bute Jthe Ely

Roach and Muster Co. employees attend funeral at church

About forty workers from Wortomen to attend the funeral service for Mr. W. Roach at the First Methodist Church at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. The notice invites all employees and colleagues to join in the service.

Roach and Muster Co First Methodist Mir Ly Roach

Probate Notice of Will in Muscatine County

State of Iowa Muscatine County Probate notice opens a will for Ann Knouse. Clerk R G Tipton set hearing for January 2 1917 at the January Term District Court. Interested parties may appear and show cause why probate should not be granted. November 28 1916.

Elaborate Catholic Christmas services announced downtown

Plans for elaborate Christmas observances at Catholic and Tpiscopatiany churches were announced. St. Patrick's Church will hold a midnight Christmas Eve service and a 10 am Christmas morning service. Christus Eve service starts at Trad ofelock with a five ofelock mix at Qo St. Malas. St. Mary's program details are pending. Rev. M. Coan of St Ambrose College Davenport will assist at St Matthew and Rev. Henry Makkenberg of Davenport will assist Rev. J J Grieser at St Mary's.

Atreat St. Mary's M. Coan St. Ambrose College Davenport St. Mathlan Henry ‘Makkenberg Alka J. J. Grieser St. Mary's Church Christimas

Pinal Rites For Mrs Koepping Tomorrow

Final rites for Mrs Ezra Koepping will be held tomorrow afternoon in Sweetland township. George Koepping died at her home yesterday morning. The Rev A Bannock of the Episcopal church will conduct the services and interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Ezra George Koepping Sweetland Township Elock A. Bannock Bank Avene Methae Dit Episcopal Church Creenwoot Eee

Announcement of Tonight's Meet and Program

This morning the Me Gy Ay Fellows announced the program for tonight's meeting. Papers include Legion Son by A Corney dd Mishburn Vast Service by Frank Drelke Telephone Service by Wallace Gobble, with three candidates defined and representation outlined.

Legion Son Corney Dd Mishburn Frank Drelke Wallace Gobble Mira

Local Notes and Area Announcements Jul 20

Dex 20 Lloyd Stucker visits Davenport. Port Office and store moved to Smith & Rieck building. Masten Stars Del Ghelr meeting elects officers including Mrs Priscila Doyle and Yan Horp. Preacher Sehondlamayer to speak at church. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Nate Noty announced. Community events and arrivals noted with several locals attending services and gatherings.

Atahissa Tay. Dex Lloyd Stucker Davenport Mra Willikun Brotelie Dre A. T. Bevith Smith & Rieck Masten Stars del Ghelr Regue Tat Aventigs and Ua Priscila Doyle W. Moz Doahn Th van Morn W. Pa Addie Golligon Agso Yan Horp Muel Wecerlodn Clella Kine Lon Lamb Axxo Sehondlamayer Christian Church Weat Liberty C. Croxen Fred Wolf Mareh Bom Sinith Deoma Leroy Wallingsworth Nate Noty Said Mra Archdamex David Daimex Andrew Sawyer

Return to Earth After Hospital Stay in Marshalltown

Mrs. Fred Wiese, previously at Ute Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, was seen traveling home on Friday via Marshalltown. Friends welcome her as she resumes her journey homeward. Motion pictures will be shown at the new Opera House every Saturday evening, presenting a future entertainment option.

Marshalltown Fred Wiese Ute Presbyterian Hospital Chicago Ews Town Earth New Opera House The Fulture

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