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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

10

Possible Spring Freight Depot Construction Plans

An authoritative statement indicates a new freight depot may be built in the spring to relieve current congestion. Temporary measures are being considered to alleviate the load while a permanent facility is planned, with division officials urging prompt progress and local rail joint action. The main obstacle cited is the cost of temporary work versus rapid permanent construction.

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Grange Names New Officers In Atalanta Lodge

Atalawn Indiana December 22 The Grange elected officers for the year with Cunningham as master Abladden as overseer Cunningham as lecturer and White as chaplain McFadden as steward and pomona Mary Mallick as L A steward Mary Mallick and Andrew McFadden named among officers The next meeting set for January 2 at the Presbyterian church basement where officers will be installed Also mentions a pardon and a trust company carlation pass ion from Governor Whitman and a crime operative immediately.

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Tribute Paid to W. L. Roach in City Council Notice

City officials paid tribute to W L Roach with condolences and sympathy resolutions. Mayor McNutt appointed officers to draft formal messages reflecting the community’s sorrow at the funeral of Mr Roach. Floral tributes filled the First Methodist Church, spanning nationwide from Florida to Texas, highlighting the wide circle of mourners and local support.

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Gifts of Respect for Deceased Noted in Vast Multitude

A vast and unnumbered multitude of floral gifts were sent as tokens of respect for the deceased, reflecting widespread mourning and community support. The display highlighted the enduring public regard and the solemnity of the occasion.

Acquit Boy on Girl's Charge in District Court

Sigourney dec 2 a 17 year old Hadley was acquitted of a statutory charge as jury returned after a week in district court. The case stemmed from a May picnic between North and South England. Miss Dillon, 18, testified against Hadley, son of William Dillon, a county official. The matter drew wide local interest across Lowe and Kookwk counties.

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Vacation Here Starts Today for Local Pupils

Opening of a eleven day school vacation as students leave for respite until January 3. Two Saturdays and two Sundays included. activities likely include skating and winter sports. Teachers employed locally. ship Horns 6,040 tons gross noted. Christmas service by British government planned.

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Route allocations to Davenport and Des Moines area plans

A portion will be sent to Davenport, another share to Joliet City, and additional shipments to various points within a 300 mile radius of Muscatine. The plan distributes cargo across multiple destinations to optimize coverage and timing.

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Selders Funeral to Be Tomorrow

Alts, CO Transportation of Saginaw Michigan will arrive tomorrow afternoon to oversee the remains of Mrs Ida Selders who died of pneumonia at Bellevue Hospital. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2:30 from Meyert undertaking parlor with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Shelby Norman Pout G A R will provide pallbearers and conduct the services.

Alts Saginaw Michgan Charg Ida Soldera Bellevue Hospital Kaveral Duynng Meyert Undertaking Parlora Greenwood Cemetery Shelby Norman Pout Turniah Pall Beairers

Egyptian town Arish captured by British forces

London reports Arish, a fortified Egyptian town on the Mediterranean near Palestine, with under 20,000 residents, has been captured yesterday by the British after decades of Ottoman control since their invasion of Egypt and the failed Suez Canal assault.

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County to hold teachers exams next month

County Superintendent D. Bradley announced the 1917 teachers examinations to be held at the courthouse on January 24 25 and 26. Exams require a uniform coin certificate or grade advancement. Several local rural schools will close for Christmas vacation next week while others suspend classes Monday and Tuesday.

D. Bradley Court House Pludion

Columbus Attorney Carpenter to Move to Muscatine

Attorney C. A. Carpenter a prominent Columbus Junction figure will relocate to Muscatine to establish a permanent home. He has formed a partnership with J. M. Warney of Thriefty and will assume duties in the new firm. His resignation as mayor of Columbus Junction has been presented and a successor will be appointed soon.

C. A. Carpenter Columbus Junction Muscatina Carpenter J. M. Warney Thriefty Dia Sucecanor

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