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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

4

Local News Recitals and Visits Around Town

Mrs Orlebat and Jenylson attend a January 6 song recital at Deneut Presbyterian church. Hylnk Jett traveled to Chicago for a ten day visit with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs G W Welnpert returned from Chicago after Christmas at the Hanng home in Enat Firth eLrook. Harry K Thow adas seeks actors at the Grascont theatre tonight. Harold W Schmalz and Anat Shepard depart for Champaign to resume University work. Sue Stanwood, West Second Street, noted. Glyde Tavenner and Cordova residents attended Pepper memorial in Muscatine and depart for home. expect Washington trip mid January.

G. W. Welnpert Chicago, Il Rome Hanng Enat Firth eLrook Anat Shepard Champaign University of Tuinoia Dre. Sue Stanwood West Second Street Glyde Tavenner Cordova Ilinois Pepper Musca Tine Washington

Change of Venue Taken by Koeppke

The Kooppke case was moved from Judge Coster to Judge Rowan on defense request. W M Koeppke faces charges of vagault and dottery amid a dispute over Koeppke’s sister leaving Mrs A Lane’s house. He allegedly struck her during the incident. The trial was relocated and will likely occur January 8, with reporting promised by The Pittsburgh Dispatch.

Tre Kooppke Coster Rowan Vibloh A. Lane W. M. Kooppke Vagault Dottery Koeppke

Funeral services for George A. Fiersoo tomorrow

Funeral services for George A. Fiersoo will be held tomorrow morning at 10:39 from the home on Culver Street. Rev. E. R. McCorkis of the United Brethren church will conduct the services, and interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

George A. Fiersoo Culver Street E. R. McCorkis United Brethren Church Greenwood Cemetery

Densmore Conferred With Ferris Over Calumet Strike

John B. Densmore of the labor department conferred with Governor Ferris in Big Rapids on the Calumet copper mine strike. Ferris indicated Michigan can handle the matter and that federal action is not necessary at present. Densmore aimed to conciliate, then left for Calumet with a letter for George A. Nicholls. Protests planned in Chicago and nearby towns, with no clear federal inquiry supported.

Densmore Big Rapids Mich John B. Densmore Government Department of Labor Farrie Denamore Calumocte Houghton Moynér Michigan Ferris Dansmors Sela Banda Densmore le Calumet George A. Nicholls Nicholls Grand Rapids Chicago Carles H.moyer John FH. ‘Walker Ilinoia Federation of Labor Torrow New Neare Jone Pullman, Ill Acts Hospital Moyor Washington, D. C House Henry Pou Calumet Range Western Federation of Miners MacDonald John B. ‘Densmore Department’ of Labor Wilson

Montezuma City Council Votes for Two Miles of Sewers

Montezuma Iowa council last week unanimously authorized the construction of two miles of sanitary sewers here. Bids will be called at once and opened January 22.

Montezuma City Montezuma

Big Ditch Building Contract Awarded for Power Plant

Muscatine and Louisa county boards awarded contracts for Drainage District No 13 ditches. Chapman Brothers secured the north main ditch and upper laterals, R G and H McWilliams of Chicago won the south main ditch and lower laterals, with E F S Dewey proposing electrical power from Muscatine to Port Louisa for the pumping plant. A bid date of January 21 was set for the pumping plant construction.

Muscatine Louisa Gegsion To ‘Ha Port Loulpa Tity Chapman Brothers R. G. and H. McWilliams Chicago E F. S. Dewey

Brotherhood Meeting at German Methodist Church

A Brotherhood of the German Methodist Episcopal church meeting is planned for tomorrow evening with refreshments by church ladies. President Charles Tuthenberg will host. The Brotherhood Yale quartet will perform, and two addresses will be given by H D Lemkan and J D Diercks.

Brotherhood The German Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Tuthenberg Yale Quartette H. D. Lemkan D. Diercks Mr. Lemay Atha Brotherhood Mr. Diercks Messrs John Herwig Charles Toporg H. Luedtke

Officers Attend Regimental School In Iowa City

Captain Henry F Lange of Company C attends the officers' school in Iowa City for the Fifty fourth regiment with sessions today and tomorrow.

Henry F. Lange Iowa City Fifty-fourth Regiment

New York Hotel Workers Back vague wage gain plan

A meeting of several hundred hotel workers organized by the Industrial Workers of the World urged aims beyond mere strikes. William D. Haywood said no strike was planned while proposing better food quality and value for customers, funded by higher costs to bosses rather than workers.

New York Spankera Industrial Workers of the World William D. Hayewood Haywear

Old Hair Darkening Remedy from Sage and Sulphur

An old recipe claims sage and sulphur mix restore natural color and lustre to faded or gray hair. It notes scalp itching and hair loss stop, and markets Wyeth’s hair remedy as a cheap, widely used solution sold in stores.

Wyeth

Howe Family Mourns Death Of Rev W H Howe In Muskogee

The Howes announce the death of Rev W E Howe in Muskogee Oklahoma. Burial will be Monday at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev L M Quigaby in charge. Survivors include widow three children three sisters and three mothers in Muskogee and Spokane. Remaining family members travel to city Tuesday morning accompanying the remains.

Howe Glx Iollock Muskogee Okla Tome Howee Hia Simeon Ke Howe Pasadena Calif J.B. Howe East Eighth Street L.m.qungaby Muuskogee Waa Weat-Freedon Muscatine Io the Divine Conference Altoona Evaneton Des Moines Wis Mises Addo Boydston Guthris Center Sydney Hamburg Shelby Carroll Jax Bert Hine Chester Lee Robert Howe Muskoges Tarao Aisters Miseos Jennia Leona Howe Loona Lyon Spokane Wash M.-Y J.-E H. Howe Robert Edwin M. Howe K. Howe Kansas City Thie Cys Lyon

Elaborate cantata at First Methodist Sunday

The cantata Holy Night was presented at First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning and drew praise. Soloists Mira Hazel Roach Rita Berry E L McColm led a 40 voice chorus with 30 children, and Ming Omma Parkins organist. The program, directed by Mrs. F H Little, impressed attendees who requested a repeat performance Sunday evening.

Sololsts Mira Hazel Roach Misa Rita Berry Little Town of Bethlehem Mra Mra. McColm Biss Barry Misses. Keath Betty Haha Sywassink

Secretary Davis Address Dominates Ministerial Association Meeting

The morning gathering of the Ministerial Association featured an address by Secretary A. J. Davis of ML CAD, focusing on the church relationship to Ye Mi CoA. The session, described as unusually interesting, devoted most of its time to his talk and noted a notable business special importance transacted during the meeting.

Ministerial Association A. J. Davis Davis

City Hall Plans Arrive As Council Eyes Bid Session

Long awaited Malleatine City Hall plans have reached City Recorder H. P. Caple. Aldermen favor the two sets of elaborate drawings and discuss balcony expansion for 200 council seats. A brief Tuesday meeting will consider bids though offers are not expected due to the notices’ valuelessness.

H. P Caple

Copper Wire Theft Leads to Fifteen Day Jail Sentence

Charles Ray pled guilty to larceny in Judge John A. Rowan's court for stealing copper trolley wire on Saturday. He received a fifteen day jail term after his arrest that afternoon. Harry Dumphy also pleaded guilty to intoxication, with fines and costs imposed.

Charles Ray John A. Rowan Harry Dumphy Rowan

Annual Wilson Christmas Reunion Held Morning Sun

Morning Sun December 23 Mr and Mrs Fowileon of near Morning Sun hosted the annual Wilson family Christmas reunion. Nine living children attended along with cousins and relatives from Prosper Washington Grand View and Spokane. A festive two long tables dinner featured a special star table for the hosts and a large children’s table of fifty six. Guests included C A Wilson of Prosper. Dinner was served by local helpers and a brief Christmas program followed in the parlor.

Fqowileon W. My Wilson Morning Sun T. Wilson Grandview Wash R. G. Wilson Spokane Hosteas Ri el- Holt Fam Jy A. Wilson Alfred Ralph McEsinney Donald Harold “Wilson

Miane Children Happy on Christmas Thanks to Partners

Three hundred forty two Miani youngsters learned Santa Claus still brings joy through local Partners. One hundred thirty four children were aided individually, two hundred eight received stockings candy oranges and other gifts via Journal donations and money. The Journal collected 108.05 in cash and multiple in kind donations to fund the effort.

Mua Santa Claus Christiig

Attorney Dismisses Criminal Actions In District Court

County Attorney Herbert G. Thompson dismissed several criminal actions in district court Iowa cases include State v Maher intoxication State v O Melia maintaining sobriety and State v Edwards appeal Also noted were overruled demurrers in Edward Hahn v Alfred Armstrong and James Ennieva v Wolfe plus a decree entered in Mattie Day v Bert Day The docket saw other entries today

Herbert G. Thompson Thoke State of Iowa Jack Maher State of Iowa Robert O'Melia Buste of GO Edwards State of Towa Andrew Brown Edward Hahn Alfred Armstrong James Ennieva E. Wolfe Mattle Day Bert'Day

Christmas Party and church gatherings noted in society items

The First Congregational Sunday school held its annual Christmas party with 30 to 40 children from the primary department. The event featured games a Christmas tree and candy gifts. Open house at Rev A G Graves home 408 Broadway hosted by the church members. Endeavor and Dorcas groups announced upcoming meetings and social programs with dates in early January.

First Congregational Sunday School First Congregational Church A. G. Graves Graves Broadway

Council Bluffs Businessman Dies in Train Collision

Gus Louis, a prominent Council Bluffs businessman, died of heart disease while traveling to join his family spending the winter. He was on a train near Syracuse when the incident occurred.

Kantai Gus Louis Council Blutis Syracuse

Last Will of Late Congressman Filed in District Court

The will of the late Irvin Pepper was filed in Muscatine County District Court. Judge William Theophilus C R Stafford was named special administrator. Pepper allegedly died intestate, with Toby Popper seeking Stafford as administrator. The will reads a $1,000 gift to brother Ben Pepper and the residue to his father. Bond set at $40,000. estate value expected to exceed $20,000.

Irvin Pepper District Court Muscatine County William Theophilus C. R. Stafford Penner Toby Poppers Stafford Ben Pepper South Ottumwa Mr. Pepper

Uniform rate scale not possible for railroads

Bal Thasar Meyers of the Interstate Commerce Commission told the 26th annual meeting of the American Economic Association that a uniform rate scale for all railroads in the United States is not practically possible or desirable. He noted that rate issues depend on many facts and that justice is more important than enforcing a single standard, even as government regulation could rise. He spoke as a rate expert, not as a government official.

Minn Tate Balthasar Meyers Interstate Commerce Commission Afr Meyer Fr. Meyer United States Mr. Meyer

Sailed from Pascagoula with Cheslie reported missing

The Cheslie bound for Havana carrying lumber sailed from Pascagoula last Tuesday and has not been heard from today. Crew believed aboard the schooner George F Scannell was anchored in the lower harbor this morning due to fog.

Pascagoula Cheslie George F Scannell Havana

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Hershey State “Bank Sims Hershey Strate Bank OE Trom the Navtaret Musgatine JOWA Mt Pa Orlebat Jenylson Oleh Deneut Presbyterian Church Hisy Mabel Hylnk Jett Uhows Friands Harry K. Thow'adas Grascont Ady Harold W. Sehmaly Hannihal, Mo Owneas Jachara Harold Schmalz Billy ‘Simday Pittsburgh Pitsburg Pittsburg Adr Ce Cheverry Ayer Pedora Lask Probe Fire Horror and Mover BIG Ditch Building Towina Toint Sexafon Harry K. Thaw Liberty Thaw City Recorder WANT Mabe Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church Charles Otto Era of North Prairie Janpary Seeason Dorcas Sewing. Society Amanda Cornell Wainesday Gaved C. I. Stafford Drvother Henninder John Peppers Oresent
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