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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
10
The Biograph page highlights Wis Inspiration and the Seg pletura feature The Missionary and the Actress. Readers are invited to view the two presented topics, noting the distinctive film selections and period showings.
Mrs J H Schafer of Letts and Mrs C J Blankenhorn of Fre Dona spent yesterday visiting relatives and shopping in the city. Mrs J C Chown of Columbus unction also spent yesterday visiting bonds and shopping. Mr and Mrs Karl Beatty of Lone Tree were in town yesterday. Several residents plan trips to Chicago for Christmas.
T. Z. Caves of Iola Kansas debuted in Muscatine yesterday afternoon on the 4 40 interurban from Davenport in an inebriated condition. He slept, resisted guidance, and the motorman steered the car to Third and Sycamore. Police restrained him and he faced Judge John Coster who gave a suspended thirty day sentence on payment of costs.
The Yorkshire Observer reports the first wireless call for help from the Arctic circle. Bergen was told to wait and listen as the Norwegian steamer Sagnvald Jarl ran ashore on the Lofoten Islands, six hundred miles north of Bergen.
James H. St. John of Muscatine may become the first resident to receive the Rhodes scholarship. A graduate of Muscatine high school and Iowa College Grinnell he is a faculty member at Iowa College. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J H St John of Cherry Street.
Fragmentary notes report taint signals read but no definite news on the accident. Readers see uncertain details and await clarification as officials assess the situation.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Berdinner of Deacon Indiana have concluded a multiday visit with Rev A H Barker at 1497 Washington Street. They departed yesterday afternoon for West Chester Iowa. For sale folding cart and leatherette box couch phone 1562 Ad.
Judgement is sought in district court by legatees of the will of Mary J Heaton. Martha L Trunick seeks $500 on her share as daughter and legatee. Almira Trunick also sues Mr Stein for $563.87. Executor Jerome Carskaddan died, hindering final settlement.
Well known history instructor from Parsons College to speak on January 21 at Muscatine Men’s Club meeting at the First Congregational church and United Brethren Brotherhood at the U B church. Prof Philo C Hildreth of Parsons College Fairfield Iowa to deliver an illustrated lecture. efforts led by President W R H Ogle and Rev A G Graves. Other plans include an out of town speaker for the A B Brotherhood. Evan Watters left for Davenport to spend Christmas with friends.
Sheriff David Vanatta arranged a chicken dinner for the five inmates at the county jail. The plan calls for a small party of prisoners to be served as celebrants, with covers laid in anticipation of night lodging if needed.
A number of school entertainments are being held in the rural schools of Mustatine county today. Superintendent Bradley received invitations to many affairs, some of which will be elaborate. The rural scholars will be enjoying a holiday tomorrow, but studies resume Friday in the schools.
Baltimore date shows American Can Company and co defendants granted until January 31 1914 to file answers to the government antitrust suit filed November 2. Judge Rose signed the order after a stipulation by principal defendant aimed at expediting the case.
Mr and Mrs John Maurer returned home Sunday morning from Chadron Nebraska where they spent the past week visiting relatives Miss Bertha Karna visited Saturday night and stayed with her brother John Heabner in Cedar
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