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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
2
You should bank with the German-American Savings Bank. Your transaction will be strictly confidential and private. All of our employers understand this and never talk about deposits or borrows. Four per cent interest on time and savings deposits. Open Saturday nights 6 30 to 8 30.
Mrs Mary Bauckster McCoy a native born resident of Muscatine died at her home in Malcolm Indiana last week She was born August 22 1845 and died June 26 aged almost 66 She taught school in Muscatine Chicago before marriage to Robert M McCoy in 1869 They moved to Decatur county in 1869 then to Oskaloosa in 1900 where her husband died in 1902 Survived by son Arden and daughter in law Theodosia Fry two brothers Charles and Frank Backster Funeral services were at her son's home in Malcolm and she rests at Ivy Hill cemetery Man's Thin Hunter Worcester
A Friday afternoon fire alarm reported a burning pile of brush on Mighth and Lucas streets. Firefighters battled the blaze for a stubborn period before extinguishing it.
The Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta opens in Dubuque Ia Monday with hundreds of motorboats arriving from the north south and Great Lakes. A naval parade and lavish Fourth of July races promise world speed records near forty to fifty five miles an hour with 20 and 40 foot classes among the featured events lasting through July 6 including a banquet and numerous novelty races.
Washington July 1 three negro boys in the city are praised for perfect behavior after threats of Jack Johnson. They have been haled before the juvenile court as part of a gag or juvenile case.
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful sweaty feet, bunions, and sore toes. It touts instant relief for tight shoes and promises comfort for aching feet. product offered with a 25 cent price and free sample via mail order.
Mrs E B Rossay of Mil Hall Pa recounts severe eczema on a baby that covered ears and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the scale fell, the skin cleared, and the child was cured within two weeks. Cuticura products advertised by Potter Drug & Chem Corp with sample offer.
Judge Thomas J. Callan warned three nervous youths that the world champion Tate dressing was not acceptable. He set a stern tone as Johnson takes a new role as bogey man of Washington juvenile court, vowing to keep at least three urchins on their good behavior.
Fruitland plans a community celebration with a big dinner and athletic events at Springs Park, including races, a tug of war, and a baseball game between the Fruitland White Sox and Fruitland Independents. A literary program with declarations and readings will honor Independence, and a fireworks display is planned in Fruitland town.
A special Muscatine North and South train will run July 4 to Grandview to help residents attend the old fashioned Fourth. The 8:00 a.m. departure from Muscatine and 9:00 p.m. return from Grandview are timed with Grandview events including races and a parade. Train No. 4 will wait in Grandview until 9:00 p.m. to serve passengers from Wapello and Oakville. Regular trains operate on their usual schedules. Fireworks cap the evening festivities.
Mary Murphy Fath, formerly of Muscatine and a Davenport resident since last fall, died Friday at 6 15 PM after long lung trouble. She was born August 8 1876 in Muscatine and married Roy Fath in 1902. Survived by husband two brothers James and Philip Murphy four sisters Mrs J J Ryan Mrs Kate Hazleton Miss Anna Murphy of Muscatine and Mrs Hugh Selman of Davenport. Interment will be in St Marys Cemetery Davenport arrangements pending.
Muscatine fishermen must purchase state fishing licenses beginning today under a new Illinois law. Non residents over sixteen must pay 1.00 dollars for a license and 25 cents daily recording fees. licenses are nontransferable and a tag must be worn. Violations carry a misdemeanor. Mr and Mrs Z C Miller left for Fairfield to visit Rev Russell.
Attendance exceeded 260 as the third degree was conferred on candidates at Wilton Lodge No. 2 A Y Y and A M. Muscatine Masons from nearby towns attended the event. A supper followed the formal business, described as one of the lodge’s most successful affairs.
North Carolina now bans near beer saloons and social clubs from dispensing beer. The new law, in effect since midnight, forces residents to seek legal medical prescriptions to obtain beer, marking three years of prohibition with strict enforcement statewide.
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