Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1913

Page

6

Prize Winners Show High Contestants Across City

Hundreds of school children and residents await prize winner lists for the Christmas stamp sale organized by seven district divisions led by Emma Braunwartz Gartfold Ma rie Tierwig etc. Nearly nine thousand stamps sold for about 390.00 with playgrounds fund receiving eighty seven cents per dollar and Red Cross receiving the rest. Districts report top finishers including Edward Connell and Miss Dalla Nichols among others as plans form for a benefit at the A Mase theatre to support the school playground fund with a showing of the story Hope.

Oak Street Emma. Braunwartz Gartfold Marie Tierwig Mckinley Lillag Gerischot Frankl H. J. Hanson Reservoir Daniel Poole Lincoln School Beulah Reynolds Red Cross Society Jackson and Jefferson Lincoln Franklin McKinley Chilren Waslington Edward Connell Weldon Bond Kenneth Dollman Maude Reseler Lililen Bond Violet Klein Fiong Schuol Playground Amase-U Itty

South Muscatine Clubs Plan Evening Social Events

A cluster of social events fills South Muscatine as the Mysterious Thirteen and Heart Breakers clubs host gatherings this week. Omar W Frick will entertain at 416 Grandview Avenue in a birthday style event with an oyster supper. Miss Lena Grinder hosts the Mysterious Thirteen at her Bexes Street home with a similar supper and a musical program. The Masonville church plans cottage prayer meetings led by Rev. G P Badgley, with services this evening and thursday in various member homes, culminating in a church auditorium gathering. Clyde Ryan of Cornell College led Island church services yesterday afternoon. The Ladies Ald Society of Musgerville M E Church will meet next week at Mrs. George Knapp’s home.

Heart Breakers Omar W. Frick Grandview Avenio Mr. Frick Hoare Breakers Gockul Mysterious Mysterious Thirteen Club Lena Grinder Bexes Street Mungervile Methodiat Episcopal Church Arthur James Stewart Pond G. P. Badgley Iis Ryer Island Clyde Ryan Cornell College Musserville Badgley Edward Adamaby Nichols South End Leonard Shoemaker Stewart Road Towa Oli Iowa State University Demorest Avenue Tac For Art Vernon Ins W. M. Forbess Amelia Olds J. B. Dretyman Oregon Street Letts Teese Viner Kansas Street Thomas Erbst Cheyenne Charence Hontheister Indiana Avenue Grant Kemp Grandview Tpyult Court of Honor A. P. Swanson Glara Ranger Fred Waugelin Boone Ill Boone Biblical College William Montgomery Grandview Avenue Davenport Yilas

Wangelin to Conduct Services in Webster revival

The Rev. Fred Wangelin, Mulford Congregational pastor, leaves for Webster, Ta., for two to three weeks of revival meetings at the Congregational church. Dr. T. A. Johnson of Grinnell will preside Jan 12, with Charles Landholm of Webster in charge Jan 19. If not returning, J. B. Morles will preach Jan 26. Wangelin previously led revivals in Arion and Steam Boat Rock before his Muscatine appointment. The Webster revival is to be held at Rev. Sandholm's church, who is set to speak here Jan 19.

Fred Wangelin Mulford Congregational Church Webster South Iand Ar. Wangelin Ocjonny Mulford Chapel T. A. Johnson Muscating Wangelin Arion Omaha Steam Boat Rock South End Mr. Sandholm

Home Department in Quarterly Meeting at Mulford Church

An afternoon session of the Mulford Congregational church home department reviewed Sunday School work. Miss Alice Mulford led with the principal paper on "The Why of the Home Department." Mrs Florence Smith and Miss Rilo Smallay spoke. local residents Charles McIntyre and family improved. Mrs Guy McCormick recovering after illness.

Mulford Congregational Church Alice Mulford Home Department Florence Smith Mise Rilo Smallay Charles McIntyre and Son Kannas Street Guy McCormick Demetedc Avenue

South End Man To Be Granted Freedom From Prison

Doc Yarck of South Muscatine, once convicted of bootlegging and sentenced to Fort Leavenworth, is slated for release after an order signed by Attorney General William Howard Taft? and confirmation by U S Deputy Marshal Hardy. Investigation showed the revenue tax on intoxicating liquor sales paid, possibly by his wife, clearing the way for liberty. Colonel Temple of Des Moines holds the order and will forward it to prison authorities for Yarck’s release.

Fort Leavenworth Doc" Yarck South Muscatine U. S Marshal Hardy Walter James Yarek Wickersham Revenue Department Bg Teta Temple of

Splendid Attendance Marks Regular Meeting of Society

Despite the bad weather forty five members attended the Excelsior Literary society session at George Otha’s country home. An evening of entertaining program featured a debaters on the Bubint topic about parcel post benefiting farmers.

Excelsior Literary Society George Otha Minsiona Parcela Post J. T. Downer J. C. Stuer Nellie Hebhardt Fred Karimann George J. Lang Margaret H. Smith Gumes Fred Kawmaran Muscatie

Muscating People Guests At West Liberty Party

The Moylans hosted a five week end house party at the Hotel Moylan in West Liberty last week with guests from Muscatine and beyond. Notable attendees included Mrs J Carl Barnard and Marian Fuller, Frances Barry, Helen Barry, Florence Hahn, Genevieve Leysen, Harold Barnard, Miss Gertrude Moylan, Katherine Mitchell, and T P Finn among others, as the event drew diverse out of town visitors.

Muscating West Liberty Teressa Gladys Moylan Ray Moylan Muscatine

Residents Headed Out On Short Visits To Neighboring Towns

Mr and Mrs Clarry Kleinschmidt of Dewey avenue Grandview Indiana returned yesterday then left for Keokuk Indiana to stay with relatives for several days Mrs Nicholas Herr of 1971 Her shey avenue departed for Atalissa this morning to visit friends for a brief period

Grandview Clarry Kleinschmidt Dewey Avenue Keokuk Nicholas Hershey Avenue Atalissa

Campfire Guardman Training Class Outlines Plans

Campfire training class members of the Young Women’s Christian Association outlined plans to improve as guardians of camp fire groups. Seven of nine attended the first session. notable members include Miss Florence Hale Mrs Harry Leem Miss Winifred Giesler Mrs J E Schmidt Miss Minnetta Headley Miss Elizabeth Hoopes Miss Olive Strickler and Mrs R G Starkey. Regular meetings shift for the Geneva Campfire group led by Miss Headley to the second and fourth Mondays. Other rooms programs include an Art class directed by Miss Nancy Hicok and Bible Marking. The gym class led by Miss Ida Weaver meets at 7 30 Tuesday with Miss Weaver assisted by Mrs Ira McIntire. Walter Simpson’s country home hosts an oyster supper and book sale Friday by the Rutheans of High Prairie Methodist Episcopal. The Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregational plans a January party next week with details to come. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Musentine Launch will hold its monthly session Tuesday at 2 30 with officer installations.

Young Women’s Christian Association Florence Hale Harry Leem Winifred Giesler J. E. Schmidt Minnetta Headley Elizabeth Hoopes Oliver Strickler R. G. Starkey Geneva Nancy Hicok Ida Weaver Ofiss Weaver Ira McIntire

Davenport Florist John Temple Dies at Odd Fellow Grave Event

John Temple a prominent Davenport florist and well known in Odd Fellow circles across the state collapsed and died Saturday afternoon beside the grave of an old friend during a Davenport event. The report notes his prominence in local and statewide fraternal circles and places the incident at the Odd Fellows cemetery gathering.

Odd Davenport John Temple Cirelop

Opened Oakdale cemetery funeral and Odd Fellows elder

The funeral of an old friend, a long standing Odd Fellow about 70, was held at Oakdale cemetery after a life of service in the order. New Church on Kirkwood Boulevard and Grand Avenue opened yesterday, seating 660 to 700. Davenport notes include W L Quinn’s death near Long Grove, a robbery at Allay Inn, a street attack on a young woman on Marshal street, and the death of Mia Elisabeth Ahrens after illness.

Oakdale New Christian Science Church Kirkwood Boulevard Grand Avenue Davenport W.L Quinn Scott County Bore Long Grove Allay Inn Marshal Street Mia Elisabeth Ahrens

Women Hurt At Meeting At Hippodrome

More than a thousand men and women crowded the Hippodrome for an International Ladies' Garment Workers meeting. Several women were knocked down and lightly injured as doors closed with six thousand packed inside. Reports say a thousand seats were vacant and crowding continued in the streets. Strike vote to be held early this week. Also notices Shelby Norman Post meeting on January 7 at Memorial Hall with a march at 8 pm to old hall for joint installation.

Ladies’ Garment Workers Meeh Hippodrome Crush New York International Ladies’ Garment Workers Tailork G. A. BR Shelby Norman Post Memorial ‘All Courtshouse Old Hall Second Street Job S$. Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

DE Laval Delth RED Cross Datanilisyror Banting la — Slople Fator Suroplo J. D. Martin & CO Walant Chloe Institute Mysierious Thirteen Club Teventa Maskerville Musgerville Methodist Episcopal Church George Knapp Johnson Grinnell Mulford Sanc Dluy Uonghagatn TL Sunday School Eral Mondia Yarck Eleanora Sears Boston Newport Lenox Washington San Francisco Sears High School Bray Wre Young Women's Christian Association Bertha Middlemas Ansociation Per Cedar Rapids E. Wilbur Chicago West Liberty Opera House Ofpichrs Banner Lodge Michael Schuessler Lone Tree Louise B. Schuesster Charles H. Burr Hawk Burr H. Devore Atalisse Airs Henry Stuvenhagen Victor Christ Schmidt John Schmidt Harry Devore Charles Devore Anna Selvy Anna Selvy and Grandchldren Irene Warner Glenn Eva Dewey Hone IRS Mary, Logan Rosary Confraternity St. Matthias Church Mary Lagan D. F. Sullivan F. B. Switzer Clara Healey J. ¥. Kennefick East Sixth Street Rewlahl Bennison Los Angeles Mra. Frama Thompson Bros. Co H. F. Barnard Grealer Mulberry Avenue Walter Simpson High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church Christian Injdenvor Society First Congregational Church Ehvir Davenport News Herahey Hilde
Search Courier

Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication