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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1912

Page

4

Heir to Millions 13 Now a Rebel Soldier

Luis Terrazas Jr the heir to Chihuahua governor General Luis Terrazas was sent armed and mounted to the Bachimba front by rebel leader Orozco. Government forces under Huerta moved toward Bachimba as 10 000 men prepared for a major battle amid rebel mines and advancing columns.

Chihuahua Luis Terrazas, Jr Luis Terrazas Diaz Bachimba Terrazas Orozco iBachimba Fluerta Con+ guelo Mexico Huerta Dachimba Hagaee Pight Mex Consuelo Here Bellano del Yronte Bachimta Mountain Pass

Local boats prepare for Davenport voyage event

A busy riverfront scene as numerous local boats ready for a parade to Davenport. Boats from the south arrive Tuesday, join Muscatine flotilla on Wednesday, then assemble at Suburban Island for a Wednesday afternoon parade circling the harbor and landing for a three day stay. Names listed include Spray, PF, Bishop, OG Oscar Grosshelm, Ethel IV, Hanley, Antoga, Wilson, Columbia, Chef, Hopkinson, Water Witch, Smalley Brothers, Naormi, Firey, Nameless, Wells, Gladys, Shoo Fly, Onaqua, Rob Smith, Inado, Howard Woolverton, Davidson, Highball and more.

Davenport Spray Bishop Oscar Grosshelm Ethel IV C. P. Hanley Antoga R. M. Wilson Columbia J. McClung Chef F. Hopkinson Water Witch Smalley Brothers Naormi W. Firey Nameless Geo. Wells Gladys—W. Graff Shoo Fly Harry Blair Onaqua Rob Smith Inado W. C. Bent Howard Woolverton Mist EH. Davidson Highball C. H. Sandvos

Mrs Anna M Otto Laid To Rest

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna M. Otto were conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from 519 Woodlawn avenue with Rev. C A Dettmers officiating. Miss Hertha Hocke Mia C A Dettmars sang Nearer My God To Thee and Will There Be Any Stars. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Hocke Win Freshner Aug Simeon Reinhardt Pilgrim Jacob Hoss and Carl Schroeder.

Anna M. Otto Woodlawn Avenue C. A. Dettmers German Congregational Church Hertha Hocke Mia C. A. Dettmars Greenwood Computery Henry Hocke Win. Freshner Aug Simeon Reinhardt Pilgrim Jacob Hoss Carl Schroeder

Taylor Shed Demolished in Sweetland Storm

A fierce electrical storm in Sweetland Center caused extensive damage. George Taylor's farm shed under construction was demolished, doors torn loose, roof collapsed, a two seated carriage and large milk tank ruined. Windows broken and telegraph lines out between Flat Iron Point and Sweetland Center. Damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars.

Sweetland Center Flat Iron Point Taylor George Taylor Sweetland

Clams Bring Suit Over City Park Horse Death

Samuel Millage of East Hill files a claim with City Clerk Brangan seeking 175 dollars after a horse he rented to Park Officer Henry Koe.ning was killed following an incident at Weed Park. Millage threatens further action if settlement fails.

Samuel Millage East Hil Brangan Millage Lutt Mr. Millage Henry Koenig

Tribute to Deceased Muscatine Firemen Memorial Service

Simple services were held by Muscatine firemen at Greenwood Cemetery for deceased hose company members. Fire Chief Frank Curry led the rites with flags and flowers placed on graves by five member committees. Brief memorials followed at hose company buildings in the afternoon.

Muscatine Hosa Company Greenwood Ceametary Frank Curry Bose

Funeral for Nathaniel B. Cole Held at Melpine Church

The funeral services for Nathaniel B. Cole of Sweetland were held Sunday at 11 o clock in Melpine church. The Rev. L. A. Crull and Rev. Berg conducted the rites. Interment followed at Melpine cemetery.

Nathaniel B. Cole Sweetland Melpine Church L. A. Crull Berg Melpine Cemetery

Bake Ham Supper Aids Geneva Mission Trip

The H B plans a baked ham supper at the rooms Tuesday from 6 to 7 to raise funds for sending a delegation to Geneva. The Tennis Club meets tomorrow at 7 30 to finalize plans and set a summer schedule. The Bible marking class will arrange a picnic for later this week.

Geneva

Cronin resigns. Fifer likely to be elected lieutenant

Lieutenant M. F. Cronin resigns from Company C. Captain Henry F. Lange announces Cronin's resignation this afternoon. Charles M. Fifer, currently sergeant with the local guardsmen, is the sole candidate and is expected to be elected lieutenant upon general orders.

Co. M. Fifer M. F. Cronin Henry F. Lange Charles M. Fifer Fifer

Steamer St Paul Delays Packets For Excursion Run

Prosperity of Steamer as excursion boat leads Streckfus line to postpone packet service. Steamer St Paul will not begin packet trips until August ninth, delaying three scheduled runs from St Louis to St Paul. The vessel has gained popularity as an excursion boat this season. The David Tipton, a U. S. boat, passed downriver Saturday and has been active upriver recently.

Streckfus St. Paul St. Louis David Tipton U. S

Dixon and family head to Davenport regatta by rail

Dr. J. W. Dixon of Burlington travels with his family and Miss Gilbert to Davenport for the motor boat regatta. He serves on the Mississippi Valley Association race committee and departed by train after a brief Muscatine stop.]]

Davenport Muscentina J. W. Dixon Burlington Orchard City Mississippi Valley Association Dixon Gilbert New Orleans C. P. Hanley Moscatine Muscatine Dean of the Valley Association Launch Club

Grocers Agree to All-Day July Fourth Closure

The undersigned grocers announce a complete closing of their stores on Thursday July 4. Signatories include Hinkel & Flannery, L Angersbach, Geo. W. Reuling, George Ellman, Wm. Van Gent, T. H. Ogilvie, Mark Bros, Consumers Supply Co, Coon & Fisher, J. H. Pitchforth, Pantel Bros, M. W. Wheeler, Ryan Bros, Chris Otto's Sons, W. B. Biel, c. B. Fuller, Eitman Bros, Leibrand-Diercks, Henry Elfers, Randieman Bros, Toborg Bros, David Settlemire, Ww. B. Price, Hartman Bros, J. H. Fuller, H. & Bodman.

Hinkel & Flannery L. Angersbach Geo. W. Reuling George Ellman Wm. van Gent T. H. Ogilvie Mark Bros Consumers Supply Co Coon & Fisher J. H. Pitchforth Pantel Bros M. W. Wheeler Ryan Bros Chris Otto's W. B. Biel B. Fuller Eitman Bros Leibrand-Diercks Henry Elfers Randieman Bros Toborg Bros David Settlemire B. Price Hartman Bros J. H. Fuller H. & Bodman

Wilson Leads On The Thirty-First Ballot In Primary Vote

On the 31st ballot Wilson gains steady ground with 460 votes on the 30th and a projected 662 if promises hold. Clark, Underwood, Harmon, Kern, Foss and others received scattered totals across states. State by state tallies show Wilson securing several states while Clark dominates others, with absent votes listed and a playful cartoon caption closing the page.

Wyoming Clark Wilson Underwood Harmon Kern Foss Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Ilinois Indiana Marshall Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Wilon Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Wlson Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Wison Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Wilson S. Clark Texas Utah Vermont Fogs Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Bryan Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Clarke

George Winafield declines appointment as U S Senator

Reno Nevada July 1 In a letter to Gov Tasker Cnddle George Winafield declined the appointment to succeed the late George Nixon He said he can best serve Nevada by remaining head of his business interests Rumor ties W A Massey former chief justice to the post

George Winafield U. S Reno Nevada Tasker Cnddle George 5. Nixon Winafeld Ttig W. A. Massey State Supreme Court

New Foundry Planned by Barry Manufacturing This Year

Barry Manufacturing plans a concrete and steel foundry addition 60 by 140 feet, to be built this summer. President Nicholas Barry said no contract has been let yet, but expansion is driven by insurance needs and will shift tempering to the existing foundry area, boosting annual output.

Barry Manufacturing Company Nicholas Barry Exe

Juvenile Court Appearance In 1912 Theft Case

Till and George Koepping, sons of Henry Koepping, faced Judge Horan in juvenile court today charged with theft at a five and ten cent store. Both boys admitted to the offenses. one stated he had earned money at a local picture show and spent his wages on clothing. The case was dismissed after the testimony. Merchants Sign Open Night Observation List In Muscatine Iowa July 1 1912 local clothiers and shoe dealers announce Wednesday night July 3 and all day July 4 shop hours with several businesses listed.

Till George Koeping Henry Koepping Horan Tuvenil c Court Muscati

Woman's Relief Corps Session Set With Report

The Wo men Relief Corps will hold its regular session Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in the W R C hall. Mrs Gussie Atull, delegate to the state session at Mason City, will present her report. In a separate note, Miss Maude Durst of Keithsburg and James G Cheverton of Joliet were married at the United Brethren church parsonage at 10:30 this morning.

Women's Relief Corps W. R. C. Hall Gussie Atull Mason City Miss Maude &, Durst Keithsburg James G. Cheverton Joliet United Brethren Church E.R. McCorker Cheverton Muscatine

Railroaders Keep Record Flawless in Narrow Win

The North & South team defeated the Fruitland Independents 10 to 9 on the Independents home field yesterday afternoon. The game stayed tight throughout with shifting leads as Fruitland rallied in late innings but could not overtake the locals after evening up the score in the seventh.

Cns ‘Tine North & South Fruitland Independents Fruitland

Two Penalized For Engaging In Fight

Si' Duncan and John Milhone visited Judge Rowan's court by invitation of Chief Hoffman. They took part in a melee near the old Musser sawmill on Saturday night and were fined five dollars plus costs, then released. Henry, known as "Peaceful," was arrested Sunday for crap shooting and will have a hearing tomorrow.

Si' Duncan John Milhone

Wanted Whel wells Beer empties notice

WANTED Anyone who has Whewells Beer empties please notify O. A. Reed Phone 1410 Y FOR RENT House at 216 Park avenue Enquire at Cherry's Store

West Eleventh Street C. L. Radloff Iowa Avenue O. A. Reed P Park Avenue Cherry Shee

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