Presbyterian Sunday School Excursions to Davenport Tomorrow
Miss Claudia Boldt of Durant visits Miss Edna Busch on Hershey Avenue Muscatine Iowa July 28 1913. The note acknowledges payment from the Brotherhood of American Freemen of the full amount due to a disability claim and commends promptness and fairness in settlement by Samuel C Bechtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Davenport
Bent
Claudia Boldt
Durant
Edna Busch
Hershey Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Brotherhood of American Freemen
Samuel C
Bechtel
Lone Tree Notes Of July Travel And Local Ills
Miss Charlotte Potter leaves Lone Tree for Mediapolis to visit her brother Dr Will Potter and wife. Miss Blie Albrighton returns from Traesy after ten days visiting her brother Walter and family. Charles Cipperly and David Morgan go to Chicago and return with a new auto. Fr G Jayne returns from a visit with his nephew Charles Jayne in Modlanolls. George Cipperly departs for Dixon after telegram about uncle Michael MajGlinned. Ine Yakish of Carlisle visits her pit air sisters and brother. Helen Jahnke of Muscatine visits grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Loelers. Miss Emma Underwood and Gertrude Shibley ride to Iowa City to spend the day. Raymond and Robert Hear Ate bond the circus in Muscatine. Oscar Greens in hospital in Iowa City for eye operation after hot seed cast. Mrs Henry Hill north of Lone Tree ill with dropsy. taken to Bellevue hospital in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cipperly
David Morgan
Chicago
G.’Jayne
Charles Jayne
Modlanolls
George Clpperly
Dixon
Rapongo
Michael MajGlnneds
Ine Yakish
Carlisle
Pitair
Helen Jahnke
Muscatine
Ira
J. C. Loelers
Emma Underwood
Gertrude Shibley
Iowa City
Raymond
Robert’ Hear
Ogscar
Heary Hill
Dellevue Hospital
Four Year Old Triggers Citywide Chase and Reunion
A distraught South Muscatine family reported a four year old boy missing after he wandered from home toward the uptown area. Police across the city tracked him to High Bridge where Toll-heeper Andrew Freyborg stopped the boy and kept him safe until guardians could recover him. Deputy Sheriff Dennis O’Learly joined, confirming the child’s identity as Howard Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoularday
Younster
Bia Yeura
Che Cloge
Muscatine
Poalness
Dia Parenta
Andrew Freyborg
Dennis O'Loary
Jacobzon
Howard Jacob
Muscatine County to Advertise Bids for Four Bridges
The Muscatine county board of supervisors set August 11 as the bid opening date for four bridges. Two spans will be in Sweatland township, one near Ataliesa, and another over Wapsinonac creek. The new highway law requires advertising for bids on all bridge projects over $1,000, replacing previous private contracts. A Goshen township bridge project has been deferred due to objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Goshen Township
Continued hearing on Capitol Extension tax injunction
Ottumwa Iowa July 29 John W Rowley of Kedsvauqua seeks a temporary injunction to stop Van Buren county recorder from recording the tax under the Capitol Extension act. Judge Francis M Hunter heard arguments with plaintiff’s attorneys in the forenoon and defense to speak this afternoon and tomorrow. The case is expected to continue through Thursday focusing on the act’s constitutionality and levy power while its creation is under litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
John W. Rowley
Kodsauqua
van Buren County
Trancis. M. Hunter
Burety Seeks Recovery From Brother in $441.90 Suit
Chorigs Eckhardt sues Henry Eckhardt in district court claiming he paid $441.90 as a burety on his brother’s notes and now seeks repayment. J. A. Parry also a plaintiff in a separate action to quiet title. Defendant Catherine Brice and others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorigs Eckhardt
Henry Eckhardt
Mr. Eckhardt
Burety
J. A. Parry
Catherine Brice
Moving Picture House Proprietors Charged After Lease Dispute
Moon Charged, along with Glyde Martin and Robert Gilbert, owners of the Lyrle moving picture house, were arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses after a lease dispute. Information fled in Judge Rowan's court, with Attorney Howard M. Battet. Bonds were posted promptly and they were remanded pending the hearing set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Glyde Martin
Robert Gilbert
Lyrle Moving Picture House
Rowan
Jsourt
Howard M. Barttet
Moving Picture Men
Effective Home Remedy For Lung Trouble Advert
Fragmentary reader notice advert touts a home remedy claimed to cure lung trouble and related ailments. It references recovery reports, mentions supplier location Philadelphia and urges sending to a laboratory for testimonials and further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beoncittis
Bronahini
Anthma
Stuborn
Philadelphia
Prisoners Try to Break Out of City Jail
Night escape attempt by Joe Moora and Fred Jamerson halted by police as they breached a third street side wall of the former arrest commissioner’s office. A torn netting and a large hole allowed partial exit before officers halted them and later removed them from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moora
Fred Jamerson
Third Street
Hare and Hound Chase At Weed Parkattracts Scout Groups
The Hare and Hound diversion organized by Ruthean society members of the HighFranrie church brings Pocahontas Sacajawea Wapo and Bhelan groups with guardians to Weed Park on Wednesday afternoon. A post chase ice cream social at Hare Park store in Bayfield Friday evening is planned with refreshments including tea cream cones salted peanuts and more. Committee leaders are Mrs. Samuel Altekruse and Miss Atha Goldsberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far
Weed Park
Pocahontas
Sacajawea
Wapo
Bhelan
Bupper
Bayfield
Ruthean Society
High Franrie
Samuel Altekruse
Atha Goldsberty
Former JCDGH STCOUMI Joseph H. Treston Dies in Cedar Rapids
Joseph H. Treston of Cedar Rapids former district court judge and district attorney dies at age about 15 in Cedar Rapids. He was prominent in Democratic circles with early legal work spanning Waterloo and local practice. He passed away on July 20 in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Treston
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Tl. Treston
Herg Tony
Waterloo
Wade Denies Backing Pepper for Senate Amid Rumors
In Bays Town Iowa City on July 24 Judge M J Wade of the National Democracy rejected rumors that Pepper is his choice for the Senate. Wade said he does not back Pepper, nor has Pepper disclosed any candidacy. He suggested other strong candidates could beat Senator Cummins and urged support for President Wilson's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
M. J. Wade
National Democratia
Pepper
Senate
Wade
Cummins
Syen
Democratic Party
Wilson
Belleva
Dio
Fenming
Official standings of C A clubs announced
President Justice issued the official Central Association standings from the president's office. Monmouth jumps to fourth replacing Dalny. Ottumwa Muscatine and Burlington align with the Journal. Standings show Chiles-Pet Ottumwa Waterloo Monmouth Burlington Cedar Rapids and Kewanee with partial scores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. WD
Justice Today
Central Association
Dalny
Dalng
Monmouth Club
Justice
Txutas
Ottumwa
Mustatine
Burlington
Chiles
Muscatine
Waterloo
Monmouth
Cedar Rapids
Kewanee
Hottest Day Reported Across Cities in Record Heat Wave
Maxentine records 105 degrees with street readings up to 110 as Muscatine endures a dry furnace like heat. A passing breeze offers little relief while barometric pressure holds back worse suffering. Crop prospects loom if rain does not come. In Burlington the government thermometer hits 119 degrees the hottest in 60 years. Davenport also records 101 degrees the hottest day of the year with scant rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxentine
Muscatine
Muscating
Burlington
Davenport
Funeral for George Motte Held at Local Church
An aged resident, George Motte, died Sunday at his home on East Tenth Street. Funeral services were held at 1:20 p.m. from the family residence and at 2:00 p.m. from the church. The Reverend J. Jans of Warnaw, Illinois, formerly pastor of the local German Evangelical church, delivered the sermon. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery with former pastors C. Cody, John Hookey, L. Swartz, J.B. Mark, te Freymark and J. Teufel in attendance. Nearby, boxers Matty Baldwin and Leach prepared for a Vernon Arena bout, and invitations were sent for the marriage of Edna L. Francia to Howard Lewin Kern of New York, with the ceremony set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Motte
Euat
Hev.j. Jans
Wurnaw
Lll
Richard Stave
Church
Wen
Edna L
Taps sounded for Civil War veteran Frank Cullen Sr
Frank Cullen Sr a Civil War veteran and longtime Muscatine resident died at his home on West Sixth Street after years of illness. Born in Ireland February 26 1841 he served in the Thirty Fourth Iowa and was affiliated with Shelby Norman Post Grand Army of the Republic. Survived by his widow and several children, burial plans await confirmation with services likely from St Matthias Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Qulten
West Sixth Street
Thirty-ftth- Iowa
Shelby Norman Post
Grand Army of the
Reypedlio
Ieland
Ireland
Longfort
Muscatine
America
Wis
Mr. Cullen
Misa Cathering Cul Jen
Davenport
Frank Cullen
Chicago
Fred Ludlow
Sturgeon Bay
Carl Yratt
Ralph T. Othmer
Wiliam Cullen
James Cuten
Cornelius Gullen
Ralph Cullen
el Ot
Bricks Ready for Muscatine Rail Extension
Distribution of paving bricks has begun along the planned Northwest Muscatine railroad route. Several carloads of brick have been received and are being laid along the line to minimize rehandling. Officials from the Davenport and Muscatine Railway are reticent, but unofficial word says construction may start during the coming match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Tts
Davenport and Muscatine Railway Company
Receipts and Shipments From Chicago Trades
Primary receipts report mixed grain and commodity totals for July 29 including Anjeat Totay oats and rent figures, with comparisons to last year and prior week. Chicago car lot receipts show wheat corn and oats, while export clearances in New York list flour, wheat, corn, and oats. Tomorrow's arrivals estimate hogs cattle and sheep. grain in store totals for wheat corn oats with year over year changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton & Collins
Hershey Bank
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros. & Co
Chicago
New York
N.Y
Chicazo
Jay
Gorn
Gecreane
Lone Soar
Local residents and visitors keep town lively this week
A stream of guests and locals are noted in town through the weekend with sensibly casual visits. Names include Addie Barclay Slater and Will Hanna from Davenport, Josiah McArthur of Marseilles, ILL, and Anna Ryan from Muscatine among many others visiting or returning home. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church plans a session with hostesses Faye Ayres, I. W. Gray, J. L. Wright, Henry Thedo, and W. D. Harris. Several residents travel to Davenport and Moscow for visits, business, and lake outings at Besley’s Lake near Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Barclay
Slater
Will Hanna
Davenport
Jos Josxia McArthur
Margellles
MB. Lumbar
Carrie Wirts
Muncation
Pater Riineland
Henry Nicoleun
Cherokee
Sioux City
Preabyterian Church
Faye Ayres
I. W. Gray
J.L. Wright
Henry Thedo
W. D. Harris
Bessie Williams
Moscow
Mra
Mise Selma Murolt
Falka
Moncow
Mra. E. V. Port
Fling Bilie Port
Missea Anna
Elizabeth Port
Wheeling
Lake Michigan
Lowia Bleeden
Bmuscatines
Besley's Lake
Chatterton
Fitzgerald
Rock Jeland
Emma Rynearson
North Wilton
Warren Purcell
Summit
Nienaber
Resley's Lake
C. Nienaber
Vance Dallese
H. B. Swong
Nellie, Reynolds
Shiflet
Shifet
Jacobs Jatt
van Epps
Town City
A. C. Shifet
Waat Liberty
John Hall
Ben Kal
Fairfax
Jake Shoerr
Henry Shoerr
Patrick McGuckin
Wilton
BR. K. Bradley
Muscatine
Gundey
Mimses
Louise Maurer
Armin=ta Blank
Cedar Falls
Anna Buchouser
Chicago
C. Ringgenberg
Pleasant Prairie Rummage Sale and Local Visits
At Pleasant Prairie on July 29 Otto Botsack loaded a car of cement blocks shipped by Interurban. Ed Platts rummage sale Saturday evening drew good patronage and sold all items. Hague of Moline visited friends nearby. Alma Schlopebolt enjoyed a Sunday auto ride. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fowler spent Begey’s afternoon with Mrs. W. Sinnell. Agnes Rowchow of Davenport visited her sister Mrs. Albert Hisbun Gays afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Otto Botsack
Platts
W. Sinsell
Res ' Agnas Rowchow
Davenport
Alieter
Albert His-Bun- Gays
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Biograph
Raike
Vitagraph
Fun Makers
Wone
Lone Tree
Charlotte Potter
Mediapolis
Will Potter
Blle Albrighton
Traesy
Walter
Ily
Cohn Mercantile Company
Chase
Jacobson Child
High Bridge
Muscatine County Supervisors
John Rowley
Hun
Ter
JCDGH
Will How
Wellville
Mumber of
Timber Bays
Mark Struk
Mercury
Urose
Leach
Rewdy
Los Angeles
Cali
Leach’ Gross
Matty Baldwin
Vernon Arena
Hald
Willie Ritchin
Crose
Marentine
Howard
Manne
American American Smelting & Refining
Anaconda Mining Co
Atlanthe Godseine
Baltimore & Ta
Brooklyn
Ghesapankes
Ohio
Mil & St. Paul
Golorao Dual & Iron
Golorado & Southers
Delaware& Wadson
Rence
Denver & Rio Brains
Great Northern
Northern
Central
Interborgurh
Tyterboraugh
Louiaville & Inter
Anh
Missouri
Hansa
Lehigh
National Sea Aces
New York Central
D& Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Pullia Sora
Baines
Rock Island CO
Rock Island
Southern
Volger
Pupasant Prairil
the Jeweler
Our
George Gartsch
Davenpor
W. J. McElroy
Blue Grass
Wm. Grilley
Roy Baker
Albert Wolf
Albert Bis
Magele Tough
Abe Els
Gira
Frank Kelly
Inter
Elon
Bos Presbyterian
Journal
Park Place
Fair Oaks
G. W. Keckler, Jr
Second Street
Pargain
Auto Plasa
J. Scott, Blackwell's
Cherry Street
Vienna
Pearl Butte Myg. Co
Orange
Ard
Stee Pee
Hutte, Manufacturing Co. i
Anson Clothing Co
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