Local residents spend day shopping and visiting in the city
Mrs FH McGuire of Columbus Junction and Mrs Robert Morrison of Letts were seen shopping and handling errands in the city. Mrs R L Baxter of Ainsworth returned home after several days visiting friends here. Mrs M C Willis of Walnut Street left for Winfield for a weeks visit, and Mr and Mrs L R McCullough of East Sixth Street planned a short visit to Montezuma. Mr and Mrs R C Black of Nichole returned home after visiting here. Mrs R J Ray and daughter Agatha of Columbus Junction also shopped and visited before returning home. George Herring and wife of Lone Tree likewise spent the day in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. McGuire
Columbus Junction
Robert Morrison
Letts
R. L. Baxter
Ainsworth
M. C. Willis
Walnout Street
Winfield
L. R. McCullough
East Sixth Street
Montezuma
R. C. Black
Nichole
R. J. Ray
Miss. Agatha
George Herring
Lone Tree
Examinations Set for January 21 28 Under New Law Changes
County Superintendent E D Bradley announces midwinter teacher examinations for January 27 28 and 29. New July 1 law raises entry requirements, including 12 weeks normal training for beginners and added domestic science and agriculture for certificates. Many teachers in Muscatine County earn under $40 monthly while about 40 exceed $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bradley
Bradley
Muscatine
Schooner Warren Adams Wrecked in Atlantic Gale
The three master Warren Adams, sailing from Charleston to Philadelphia with lumber, was wrecked by a Christmas gale and abandoned December 27. Crew of seven were rescued by the Joseph J. Cuneo and landed in New York. No cargo or instruments were saved. captain said hope faded when the Cuneo was sighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Associated Press
Wire
New York
Warren Adams
Charleston
S. C
Philadelphia
Nocwergland
Joseph J. Cuneo
Kingston
Grace
Cuneo
Speedy five year sentence in Lomack case at Anamosa
Deputy Sheriff O Leary left this morning for Anamosa with William Lomack a colored man arrested Sunday for attempted break and enter at Max Seigel's 800 block East Second Street. Lomack pleaded guilty to the charge at a late afternoon arraignment before Judge M F Donegan and was sentenced to five years at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lomack
Anamosa
Lomack
Emil Moore
Max Seigel
East Second Street
John A Rowan
Rowan
Herbert G. Thompson
M. F. Donegan
Donegan
Sherim
Dennis O'Leary
Moore
O’leary
City Manager Plan Receiving Legislative Attention
Des Moines reports the city manager form may be adopted in Muscatine and other Iowa towns if the legislature acts. Locals see the plan as decisive for municipal government and await winter discussions. A. J. Small, law librarian, has compiled material to present to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Des Moines Dispatch
A. J. Small
Emma Fuhlman apoplexy victim in Muscatine
Mrs Emma Fuhlman aged 60 died suddenly at about 7 am while sweeping snow from her back porch at 718 East Seventh Street Muscatine. native of Germany, married to Carl Fuhlman, survived by husband nine children and several grandchildren. funeral planned after out-of-town children hear from, pastor Rev William Martens to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmi’ Fuhlman
East Seventh Street
Carl
Germany
Emma Wittich
Carl Fuhlman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fraternal Aid Association
Martha
Franfort-on-the- Oder
Augusta
Berlin
Lottie
Thomas Ogilvie
Edward Gremmel
Paul
Charles Chamberlain
Peoria
Frank Tuttle
Cavour
St. Dak
Arthur Padgett
Center
Colo
William C. Fuhlman
Portland
Ore
William Martens
Fuhlman
Innocent Man Executed in 1894 Named Painter
A letter received by Chicago police claims an innocent man was hanged in 1894. The writer, signing as R. W. Baxter of Buffalo, asserts George H. Painter was executed for the murder of Alice Martin in Sangamon County Illinois, and asks questions about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George H. Painter
Alice Martin
Gleason
R. W. Baxter
Buffalo
Sangamon County
Illinois
Four Towns Vie For Regatta Bid In 1915 Meet
Admiral Hanley of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association notes River cities from Red Wing to Hannibal bid for the 1915 regatta. Clinton Red Wing Rock Island and Hannibal lead, with July 4 fixed and July 5 6 optional. Nellie Westbrook returned home to Letts after shopping and calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Red Wing
Clinton
Hannibal
Charles P. Hanley
Mississippi Walier Power Boat Association
Mianu
Gannibal
Nellie Westbrook
Letts
Painter's Innocence Claim Ties to Long-Dead Jack Cade
R. W. Baxter, now living in Buffalo, says he told Chicago police that George H Painter was innocent in the 1894 Alice Martin murder case. Baxter recounted meeting a tramp named Jack Cade who claimed responsibility and named Painter as a victim. Cade is dead. Baxter admits delaying disclosure while touring selling extracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter
Thomas
Hogan
Baxter
Springfield
Alice Martin
George H. Painter
Chicago
Jack Cade
R. W. Baxter
Cade
Montana
Buffalo
Weather Crimp Delays Local Ice Harvest Prospects
Ice men faced a setback as rising temperatures and recent warm snow halted the harvest. About 100 workers had begun but will await a new cold spell to resume. Early optimism for a large crop faded as milder conditions disrupted planned days of work and employment.
Sinking of Glasgow Steamer Geb in North Sea
From the sinking vessel came a perilous attempt in a small boat. The Glasgow steamer Geb of about 500 tons was sunk in the North Sea after striking a mine. Two crewmen were rescued. the fate of the others aboard the Kemis:un is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrikes Mine
London
Glasgow
Geb
North Sea
Demand for Accounting in Rosehill Atfair Suit
The Chicago circuit court saw a suit to protect La Salle Street Trust depositors against Cemetery Securities Company Rosehill Cemetery Chicago Title and Trust Anthony Matre Charles B Munday Harry W Huttig Joseph O Morris Tess Briegel Frederick L Reynolds and Sangamon Loan and Trust as trustee in bankruptcy. The action accuses a Munday Huttig led conspiracy to misuse national bank funds through speculative transactions and related transfers of Rosehill shares and escrow arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Chicago
Rosehill Cemetery Association
The
Herald
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
William C. Niblack
Cemetery Securities Company
Rosehill Cemetery Company
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Anthony Matre
Charles B. Munday
Harry W. Huttig
Joseph O
la Salle Street National
National Bank
Rosehill
Munday
Huttig
Reynolds
Moris
Briegel
W. R. Lansingh
Grace L. Wiles
Blanche L. Freeman
Cemeteries Securities Company
Lansingh
Yale Football Schedule Set With One October 30 Gap
Ganmbridge Massachusetts December 29 Yale announces a nearly complete football schedule. Excludes October 30 and drops Notre Dame and possibly Colgate. Opponents include Maine Springfield Lehigh Virginia Brown Princeton Harvard and Washington and Jefferson with Springfield College and YMCA as new names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganmbridge
Mass
Yale
Notre Dame
Colgate
Springfield College
Heving
Maine
Springfield
Lehigh
Virginia
Washington
Jefferson
Brown
Princeton
Harvard
Cambridge
Card of Thanks from Holmes family
The family of John Holmes thanks relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of wife and mother and for the flowers. Signed: John Holmes and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holmes
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Morrow
Atlantic
Harry
O'Leary
Anamosy
Emma Fuhlman
Coats
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Trump
Mur
Jay
Atfair
H. W. Huttig
Securities Company II
Knielworth
Knselworth
Brady Street
ORM Flight
Davenfort, Ia
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