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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1914

Page

2

Local readers visits and holiday notices in Ames city

Local news lists residents traveling for holidays and returning home. Names include Miss Marjoria Goodman Miss Mildred Townson and Charles Logan with Lloyd Zeus home from Ste University Iowa City. Mrs Pred Hap King 18 Nyonhula stereo and Clement J Welch Denison Ia appear among various personal notices.

Marjoria Goodman Aolidaya Ames Charles Logan Lloyd Zeus Ste University Iowa City Mildred Townson Wonen Morningside College Towa City Archira S. Penteer West Chird Street Lipton Musted Haa G-A Hank Ottipg Plussou Ady Samuel Kloxey Emma Jolson Herman L. Relat Kathryn Wi. Thomas

Best Attendance Record by Floom School Students

The county reports the best attendance and punctuality record this year by Floom School taught by Miss Gertrude Gettanbach. December saw no pupil tardy or absent as the only county school with 100 percent punctual attendance. Notice Ayanda. A special meeting of Town Lodge No 2 is set for tomorrow evening at 7:30 for third degree work. visitors welcomed. Also thanks extended to neighbors and friends for kindness shown to Mrs Maury Paterson and family.

Bradley Floom Gertrude Gettanbach Turing Ayanda Town Lodge No. 2 W. I

Welding repairs and machine installed at local shop

Journal want ads announce Wael terhouss Welding Machine installed offering repairs for cast iron, brass, aluminum, steel or iron. Gans 2% specialty. Also parts for Ford car. Address Monterevele, 412 Walnut St. Phone 734-10.

Ford Car Bondi Gres

Juvenile Court Clears Docket In Local Cases

Judge L J Horan disposed of all juvenile cases today as the county clerk’s office filed and recorded a large batch of orders. Several youths were returned to parental custody with court jurisdiction retained for further orders. others saw dismissals or continuances as the court summarized dispositions for Russell Olds Wil Townsend Sutton Lena award Micha el Carpenter William McGinnis Francis Florence Lawrence Tompson Truth Jones Ida Foster Madge Foster Noy Foster Gladi a Flood Clement Berg Feddie William Chatterton Robert McGuagher Harold Besham and Ireddie Robert Bratwer.

L. J. Horan McKee Russell Olds Wil Townsend Sutton Hugo Berry, Jr Lena Award Miabel ‘Carpenter Willam McGinnis George Willaw Koepping Francis Florence Lawrence Tompson Tate Truth Jones Ida Foster Madge Foster Noy Foster Gladia Flood Clement Berg Hts Feddie Wiliam Chatterton Robert McGuaghey Harold Besham Ireddie Robert Bratwer

Ice Harvest Expands Jobs With 150 Men Employed

The ice harvest began today with a large force of workers. About 60 men are employed by the Bifers company and a similar number by the Rosenmund and Kuebler Ice company. Several other crews are harvesting ice, bringing total employment to about 150 men and easing local unemployment.

Bifers Company Rosenmund and Kuebler Ice Company

Stone Named to Succeed Bryan in Cabinet

Washingloe December 25. Political rumor claims W J Bryan will resign as Secretary of State and Senator William Joel Stone of Missouri may replace him. Stone, as Senate Foreign Relations chair, backs current foreign policy and could win southern votes amid attacks on Mexican policy. Texas governor Colquitt’s outburst heightens push for electoral votes.

Washingloe W. J. Bryan Wiliam Joel Stone Missouri Stone Hilum Senate Foreign Relations Bryan Colquitt Texas

Quality and Quantity Behind The Spotters Production

Wu and Solig gave carte blanche to secure best results for Rex Beach’s The Spotters. Colin Campbell staged precise photography, totaling 799000 frames from Washington to Nome. The film promises strong action, authentic atmosphere, and lively scenes. It will play three days at Muscatine Palace Theatre beginning Sunday in December with shows at 2:20 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm.

Rex Beach Solig Colin Campbell Washington Nome Chile Muscatne Palace Theatre Matsneg Jguceg

Refugees aboard American vessel amid Med battles

The Red Star liner Finland returns from the Mediterranean with four naval officers from the cruiser North Carolina. War tensions rise as Turkish authorities protest, panic hits Beirut missionaries, and stowaways are removed at Naples. North Carolina officers map routes around Africa American missions in case of mutiny.

New York Finland Mediterranean North Carolina Henry C. Mmugtin Liew Richmond Santley Patrick N. L. Holligger Qnalen Wadlelyn Capenart Naples Font Turkey Surkey Beirut Sismal

Replevin Shipment of Bedford Stone Case Filed

James H Eldon and Hoadley Stone Co. seek writ of replevin against Muscatine North South railroad and others for 1100 pieces of Bedford stone valued at 260 dollars withheld over a dispute over ownership and possession sought by the plaintiff.

James H.eldon Hoadley Stone Co Muscatins North & South Railroad

Panama Incident Explains Wireless Use in Canal Waters

AP dispatch from Washington reports British Minister clarifies alleged neutral wireless use by a British collier in the Panama Canal Zone. The ship received a radio from outside the three mile limit. the captain did not reply and attempted to forward through the American port captain. The American consul refused passage and sealed the wireless gear as the ship left. The incident prompted American naval ships to safeguard canal neutrality.

Associated Press Washington DB. C Pandme Slinarion Ag Cann Zone Canal Three Mile Init Whitt Coasul Panama Canal Zone

Jumps Board Bill Gets Fifteen Days

Ivan Stebbins eighteen at present was jailed for fifteen days for jumping a board bill at the home of Mrs. David Carr last January. He appeared before Judge Coster and received another fifteen day sentence to start after completing his first term tomorrow.

Ivan Stebbins Coster David Carr

United Mine Workers Official Accused of Arms Spending

Robb national organizer for the United Mine Workers spent between 200 and 400 dollars of union funds for arms in the week before the Chandler mine attack. Stobb testified at the trial of seven ex-strikers charged with William King’s murder in the Chandler battle of April 26, 1914. He denied inciting strikers to organize for the attack.

United Mine Workers Caracollated Canon City Colo Robb United Mine Workers of America Chandler Stobb William King Atrikera

Vaudeville Actor Dies After Scaffolding Accident

Dickenson, a well known vaudeville performer, died in a hospital after being struck on the head by a falling scaffold as he passed the new Hotel Mublebach. One worker was fatally hurt and four others seriously injured. Dickinson had come to take part in the new theatre’s opening night. Walter Kinfentach spent Sunday with Inieodd at Otluwa.

Prosa Kangts City Walter Dickenson MuBlebach Dickinson

Wedded November 4 Kept Secret

Local friends learn Jacob Krieg and Irene Buckey were secretly married at Bu Matthina rectory by Rev. F. J. Leonard two months ago. Irene is daughter of James Hickey, Sr., and Jacob Krieg is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Krieg of 600 East Tenth Street. Sister of the groom Willian Axsel and James Hickey Jr. attended the ceremony. both well known locally.

Jacob Krieg Irene 3Uckey Bu Matthina F. J. Leonard Hhey James Hickey John Krieg East Tenth Street Willian Axsel James Hickey, Jr Bere Vice

Supervisors From Two Counties Meet On Drainage District No 13

A joint meeting of the Mussatine and Lowisa county boards of supervisors convened in the county building court room to revise assessments in Drainage District No 13. Attending were Engineer Jace Larmon Attorney OG Weaves of Wanollo and Attorney J. J. Seerley of Burlington, plus numerous landowners alleging unequal assessments. The session is expected to extend into tomorrow with many claims for equalization.

Mussatine Lowisa

Real Men for the National Guard

Major General John F. Ryan, commander in chief of the New York National Guard, announced the disbanding of the Twenty second regiment. It will form two battalions of engineers as he touted a shift from recruiting dancers to athletic, dependable fighting men.

Associated Press New York Miajor John FF. Ryan New York State National Guard Aoldiere

Society Omri sumas Dinner at Dresky Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Van Dresky hosted a Christmas dinner on Friday for thirteen guests at their West Servench residence. The decorated home featured holly and poinsettias and unique place cards with verses guiding guests to gifts, followed by a cheerful gift hunt. Out of town guests included Mrs Gladstone Rita May Gladstone Earle Clove Davenport Mrs S M Overholt and daughter Marie and Master tea Columbus Junction Ta.

Omrisumas Answon Dresky Richard van Dresky West Wireel Sirs, Gladstone Rita May Gladstone Earle Clove Davenport Vella Gladstone West Liberty S. M. Overholt Marie Master Tea Columbus Junction

Sorosis Club to Meet With the Misses Erb

The Misses Sue and Mira Erb will host Sorosis members at their home on West Fourth Street. The decorated venue features Christmas bells poinsettias and holly. A holiday table display and miniature Christmas trees will charm guests as pastimes are organized for a jolly evening.

Sorosis Clu Erb Sue Mira Erb Sorosis Club Thetr West Fourth Street Tres Moutarde Club Misa Lucile Narvia Weat Fourth Street

Engagement Announced for Former Muscatine Man

Friends report the engagement of Mary Ethel Belter of Poughkeepsie to James Silvernell of Poughkeepsie. The notice lists his mother Mrs Herman Belter of 942 Lindens Street and his former Muscatine residence. It also notes several local club Christmas parties hosted by Lucile Narvia and Cora Angersbach on West Fourth Street and Dow Avenue.

Muscatine Marry Ethal Herman Belter Lidns Street Poughkeepsie Hanel Silvernat Morgan’.J. Silverneil Garden Street New York

Villa Forces On March To North

Naco Arizona December 23 The retirement of Governor Jora Maytorena s Villaistas from the siege of Naco Sonora has made Naco safe for the time being from stray Mexican pullets. Permanent safety for border towns depends on further conferences Brigadier General Hugh L Scott will hold with the Sonora factional leaders Washington s answer to Scott s plan may determine success of neutral border strip idea Hill s Carranzaistas control routes to Maytorena s camp ten miles southeast of here General Scott promised safe conduct through Hill s headquarters Indiang On Fraud Associated Press Leased Wire On Board U S San Diego California December 28 Yanqui troops from the mountains attacked Torres La Colorado north of here yesterday no lives lost but foreign consuls have asked Governor Maytorena to send troops to take charge

NATO Naco Ariz Jora Maytorena Sonora Mede Naco Nafa Hugh L. Scott Washington Fuid San Diego Gusymas Mex Nec Cal Torres la Colorado Baytorena

Gilesburg Girl Recites 1000 Bible Verses at Contest

Helen Lynn, a 10 year old from Gilesburg, recited 1080 Bible verses to win first prize at the annual church contest. Lora Morehead placed second with 738 verses, surpassing the previous record of 635 verses set earlier.

Gilesburg Lenard Galenburr Helen Lynn Lora Morehead

League games resume with Garman M E and Musserville teams

The Sunday league resumes with Garman M E clashing with the speedy Baptist team while Musserville Midgets attempt to stop the Presbyterians tonight.

Sela Garman M. E Baptist Musserville Presbyterians

Arm Fracture Sinks Student in Boxing Accident

Harry Glick, a State University student, fractured his left arm while boxing at UT NC A afternoon. He clipped and fell on the floor while sparring, fracturing the arm between the wrist and elbow and was taken to Dr KE Falliam's office for treatment.

Harry Glick The State University UT. N.C. A Glick KE. B. Falliam

Joseph Fish on trial again for arson charge

Joseph Fish, a 1 million fire insurance adjustor, who was acquitted of arson on Christmas Eve, faced another arson charge in Chicago. Twelve jurors were sworn and the case adjourned for a week.

Eapueran Wire Cassociated Press Chicago Joseph Fish

Brit Motor Car Co and Writ Sales Co Bankruptcy

Detroit based Brit Motor Car Co and Writ Sales Co filed revisions in bankruptcy. Liabilities total about 281283 dollars with assets of 652533 dollars. The sales company's mobilities are listed at 234305 dollars in liabilities and 256 dollars assets. War induced business decline cited as cause.

Erit Motor Car Company Towie Wall Cassociated Press Detroit Mich Brit Motor Car Co Writ Sales Co Motor Sale Company

Advertising as the merchant’s best salesman in hard times

An eminent authority warns merchants against cutting ads during poor business. He argues advertising is the business sign, more powerful than location, and must stay on the workflow day and night to work. He cautions against saving the expense, calling it essential insurance against loss.

Flannel Shirts Offered In Varied Styles And Sizes

A local shop advertises flannel shirts in sizes 14 to 18 with prices from 1.00 to 5.50. Colors listed include Blue Brown Khaki Grey and Grey Black Striped. French Flannel for street and business wear priced at 2.00 from Two-Twelve East Second St.

East Second St

Children Warned Against Coasting In Street Cars

City police chief Fred W. Gottman issued a warning after two incidents involving children coasting on public streets. Victor Hine was cut under the right eye while sliding on Eighth Street, and Fryermuth ran into an automobile owned by Dr. Erjk Tyler at the Front Street and Eighth Street intersection. None of the injuries were serious, but officials fear more serious accidents if care is not taken. Joe Wine was treated at the Barnard home on East Eighth Street.

Fred W. Fottman Tus Victor Hine Eighth Street Fryermuth Er Jk. Tyler Pius Street Front Street Jit Joe Wine J. Carl Barnard East Eighth Street

Fire destroys Wapello home in early morning blaze

Wapello Iowa December 28 fire destroyed the home of Millard Archibald early Sunday morning. An overheated stove is blamed for the blaze. The dwelling was fully insured.

Wapello Towa Millard Archibald

Consul Arson Fiend Burns His Home

San Francisco December report says Fernandez Somoza Vivais a 48 year old Honduran consul general accused of arson after a fire at his residence. Firemen found the house sprinkled with oil and turpentine. He pleaded immunity from prison citing his consular position.

Honduras San Francisco Fernandes Somoza Vivais Republic of Mondur- 48

Appleton May Seek Representation in Wisconsin Illinois League

Appleton may join the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league next year after a meeting called by the Elue club. President Jorey offend will decide whether to send a representative to the Milwaukee meeting tomorrow.

Sonsin City Associated Press Ampleton Wis

Capitalist Burned Deaths in Florida Home Fire

A retired Baltimore capitalist Henry Alvey his wife and three children perished when their Winter Haven Florida home burned today. Fire destroyed the house near here causing the fatal blaze and trapping the family inside.

Baltimore Associated Winterhaven Fla Henry Alvey

Christmas Visits and Local Travels in Columbus Junction

Mrs B Rogers and son Norrison visited Christmas at the H M Robarts home. Mr and Mrs J T McCormick of Columbus City visited at Cone on Christmas with their son Will. Mr and Mrs E B Orris of Wilson returned home after a visit at the Orris home. Mrs CHM Ross and daughter Frances left for Moline Ill to visit Frank Schwarde and then Aurora Ill to visit Ross sister. Mrs Orpha Chrysler Miss Pauline Chibak of Ainsworth visited with Hazel Ramer. Marty Robertson home from Washington for Christmas. Earlis Shaver visited his parents at Christmas. Mrs Nancy Wagner of Cone visited in town Saturday. Miss Tracey Lowe returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting her mother Lena Lowe east of town. Mr and Mrs L Voptroubck went

Columbus Junction Janec B. ©. Rogers Norrison H. M. McRobarts J.T. McCormick Columbus City Cone Will McCormick E. BE. Orris Wilson Orris Irs Ross Frances Moline Jil Frank Schwarde Aurora Rirs Orpha Chrisyer Pauline Chibak Ainsworth Hazel Ramer Marty Rovertson Hame Washington Earlis Shaver D. KK. Shaver Nancy Wagner Waas Tisiter Tracey Lowe Cedar Rapids Lena Lowe

Local Social and Sports Notes From Columbus Junction Area

Saturday evening visits as relatives dropped in. Rev. R C Sherrard preached at the United Presbyterian church. Wapello visitors included J G Baker and Curtis and Hendrickson. Town basketball team played Lone Tree, winning both games. Other locals: Miss Lizzie Hughes arrives from Cedar Falls. Morris Marshall improving after Bellevue hospital stay. Mrs M D Hanft hosts Christmas dinner. G T Rinehart visits from Summerton Ohio. Mrs M Summers caring for Mrs Williams after a fall.

Solan R. C. Sherrard Waterloo United Presbyterian Church J. G. Baker Wapello G. J. Lischer Sophis Wapella Mediapatis Curtis Waella A. Reiley Hendrickson T. W. Hendrickson M. Summers Letts Ehe Ia L. A. Williams Carl Geo. Oak Kes Tale Pierce Hill Patton Wary Cobb Columbus Junction Morris Marshall Bellevue Hospital Lizzie Hughes Cedar Falls W. HK. Hughes J. A Eanft Allen Franc Sigafoos G. T. Rimehart Summerton, O Matilda Rinevart M. D. Hanft B. H. Shearer Hale Hanft John Hanft Charles

New York Stock List highlights major rail and industrial names

The page lists prominent stocks and companies including American Smelting and Refining, American Sugar refining, American Tel and Tel, Canadian Pacific, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Great Northern, Interborough-Met, Missouri Pacific, Norfolk and Western, Reading, Union Pacific, Western Union, New York Central, Pennsylvania, and others. It also presents St Louis grain market cash quotes for Wheat and corn with varying bid prices and standard grades.

Ameri American Smelting American Sugar Refining American Tel. & Tei Atsconds Mining Co AtchiFon Atanue Codat Hiner Balaimoare i Obie Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chassocicked& Ono Gienga North Western Shienzo Mil Salorads Fuel & Iron Aera Salorada Nelaware & Studson Neaver & Rie Grande Norfolk & Western Pacife Pennsylvania Reading Fock Island Ca Southern Pacific Rombhera Rails Union’ Pacific United States Ags Stee Wabisa Western Union New Haven

Minneapolis Grain Market report summary

Consociated Press records grain prices in Minneapolis with wheat futures Dec and May around 1.21 to 1.24 dollars, No 1 northern and No 2 northern bids near 1.22 and 1.19, corn No 2 yellow about 0.62 and No 3 white near 0.47, with flax around 1.07 and 1.60 in the session.

Minneapolis Minn Northern

Shoes On Sale for All Families at Special Prices

Notice shows a local sale of dress and work shoes for all ages with leather and rubber models. Emphasizes long wear, best quality, and a guarantee. Limited stock in a small shop with free show tickets and reasonable reprinting.

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