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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1913

Page

5

Out-of-Town Guests at Gojo Wancing Party

A July dancing party at the Gojo eld in Muscatine drew several out-of-town guests. Grace Keggy of Mapleton Te accompanied by her mother had joined the hosts, with visitors including Miss Vara Shadford, Hulon Briggs, Miss Kathryn Walker of Chicago, and Jack Spindos of Iowa City. An engagement news item notes Eva Ogle of Town City becoming engaged to Nathaniel Benjamin Johnson of Chicago, with Ogle related to Dr. W. R. Ogle of this city.

Towa City Misa Tia Johnson Chicago Toald Vhile Guy Ogle Iowa City Edith Magoon Miss Ogle Muscatine Haunch Lab Chase Grace Keggy Mapleton, Te John Keggy Iawn Kemper Carroll Famlles Missey Vara Shadford Hulon Briggs Ottumwn Anns Molls Kathryn Walker Sarah Fox Jack Spindos Wey Eva Ogle Town City Nathaniel Benjamin Johnson Ogle W. R. Ogle Magoon Kincaid

POMEROY AGAIN THWARTED PLANNING ESCAPE

Boston Mays July 0 Jesse Harding Fomeroy the notorious murderer confined in state prison for 39 years reportedly planned another escape. Charlestown prison officials say guards found a long steel spike and tin in his cell. He claimed to have found the items in the prison yard. He has previously attempted escapes, including a year ago using tin to cut his way out before being recaptured.

Boston Mays Jesse Harding Fomeroy Gnurderar Prion - Walle Mada Charlestown Pomeroy

Who Has a Wireless Hero Long Island Village Sayville

Long Island villagers blame recent drought on the Sayville wireless station. The town has had no rain for six weeks while surrounding areas received heavy showers. The Sayville plant boasts a 500 foot main shaft with hundreds of wires, attracting inquiries from farmers to the radio inspection bureau about weather deflection effects.

Long Island Wireless Station New York MW. Y Sayville Radio Inspection Bureau Department of Commerce and Labor

Unclear historic report notes repeated cage effort at Sayvillé

The fragment states that if the described cage exists it is not the first time such an effort has been reported at Sayvillé, implying recurring activity or observations tied to the location. The text preserves ambiguity while signaling prior instances.

Showers Sayvillé

Lewis Would Honor Family's Old Man

Washington July 30 Senator J Hamilton Lewis said he would introduce a bill to set July 29 as fathers day to honor the nation's overlooked elder in the American household He argues the old man bears work and hardship while mothers and children receive recognition He planned to press the measure this session or threaten a speech if action is delayed until the regular session in December

Washington, D. C J. Hamilton Lewis Lewis

Women to Parade on Capitol Tomorrow

United women from states including Massachusetts travel by car to Hyattsville Maryland for an advance rally and a noon arrival in Washington to present senate petitions for women’s rights. Police will provide an escort and a reception is planned at Hyattville with congress members speaking.

Washington, D. C Hyatteville Senate Misa Margaret Talay Boston Massachusetts Sylvester Hyattaville Congress Washington Capital

Primary Ballot Debate Hits Long New York Print

A 14 foot ballot drew ridicule before the primaries and will be outdone by an 18 feat ballot to be used in the 23rd assembly district. Ballots must be printed in six foot sections and pasted together like a circus banner.

New York

Grinnell student to lead worship as pastor vacation begins

M J Minkler, a Grinnell College student preparing for the ministry, will lead Molford Congregational Church services at the South End church on Sunday August 10 while Rev Fred Wangelin departs on vacation from Muscatine, with Wangelin plans to attend Winona Bible Conference in August and return in September.

Molford Congregational Church Lower State College Grinnell Fred Wangelin M. J. Minkler de- Hyer Hie Firet Gorman South End Wangelin Natal Muscatine Minkler Mulford Clintonville Wis Winona Ind

Labor Council Adjourns After Jurisdictional Disputes

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor adjourned in Atlantic City July 3 after more than a week of hearing jurisdictional conflicts between affiliated unions. Decisions on many matters will be communicated directly to the labor bodies concerned.

A. F Atlantic City American Federation of Labor Ingasafon Federation

Disinfecting the Pipes with Borax Solution

A vintage home care notice promotes flooding pipes with boiling water and Borax to dissolve dirt and grease, preventing clogs. It advocates using 20-Mule Team Borax at full strength and buying from local dealers, offering a booklist from Pacific Coast Borax Co. in Chicago.

Pacific Coast Borax Co McCormick Chicago New and Fame

Threats of Prosecution for Trespass and Obstruction

City police threaten arrest for all trespassers removing barriers and driving heavy vehicles on closed streets including Cedar street at night. Chief Hoffman orders identification of violators and filing of information to deter traffic regulation violations. Separate property transfers and conveyances listed with various heirs and buyers in Muscatine and surrounding areas.

Muscatine Fred W. Hoffman Gamplaint Ford Construction Company Peing Becaues Cedar Street

Residents Return From Davenport Visit After Short Stay

Mrs. A. H. Tracy and her granddaughter Miss Rita Harris of Davenport have left the E Brookhart home at 417 Mularry Avenue after visiting Jerome Carskaddan and Maritla Carskaddan-Lot 3 and other properties in Muscatine. The trip concluded yesterday with plans for future correspondence and a brief note on property considerations.

Bone South Misa Elisabeth Elfers Evang Street Buffalo Prairie Stev G. P. Badgley Musserville Methodiet Epiacopal ‘Church Mechanicsville Frank Godfrey Wisconsin Street Charles Hudson Tllinois Stest Wanelta D. Blerman Evans Street John Herwig Grandview Avenue Mavenport Eleworth Schmalz Wiamareck Forest Adolph Linn Bismarck Cedar Rapids Jerome Carskaddan Maritla Carskaddan Muscatine A. H. Tracy Rita Harris Davenport E. Brookhart Mularry Avenue

Notice of Change in Articles of Incorporation

At a special meeting of stockholders of the First Trust and Savings Bank of Muscatine Iowa on July 28 1913 Article II was amended to grant the bank power to act as assignee trustee guardian executor administrator fiscal or transfer agent registrar for estates municipalities or corporations and to issue sell or transfer debentures or bonds secured by real estate. Signed by C V Jackson president and R I Smith cashier.

First Trust and Savings Bank of 35Th General Assembly of Laws First Trust and Savings Bank C. V. Jackson R. If. Smith

Transfers of Real Estate in Journal Listings

Real estate transfers transcribed for the Journal by Titus Loan & Investment detail multiple conveyances. Widow Blya Wallingford to Thomas F Barry. Stratton and others to W G H Ingraham and Adolph Vogel. Irwin to Benjamin Branson. Henry A Smith to Michael Hickey. East Lawn Improvement Co to Muscatine. Marx Dittmer to Leonard Dittmer. Frederick Stoneburner to Bilay Stonewerner and others. Considerations range from 1.00 to 12,400.00.

Titus Loan & Investment Company Wallingford Thomas F. Barry Sec Atc Rank Stratton Et Ux Lisle Stratton May McFadden Nellie Henderson Hua W. G. H. Ingraham Adolph Vogel Wout Liberty J. A. Irwin Benjamin B. Branson Henry A. Smith Michael Hickey Wilton Frederick A. Stonneburner Bilay Stonewerner

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