Wilton Picnic Draws Large Crowd Despite War Effects
Wilton township picnic at Yankee Hollow school grounds drew the largest attendance in four years though many men were in fields. A patriotic program led by Rev. G N Mendenhall preceded a school club baseball game and social visits. He honored liberty and warned of the war’s larger global stakes, linking Allied struggles to American sacrifice.
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Wilton Township
Yankee Hollow
G. N. Mendenhall
Rev. Mendenhall
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Lafayette
Washington
Army Troops Pass Through Atalissa Crowd Gathers
A large crowd at the Atalissa depot witnessed troops en route to Camp Dodge. Local boys William Brotchie and Curtis Hunter joined the contingent. Brotchie commanded the men to Camp Dodge. Also noted are Mrs. Correll’s postoperative progress in Iowa City, property leases, a new baby girl, visiting relatives, and a Home Guards drill with an upcoming commencement program including diplomas, a play, orations, and musical performances.
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Alvant
Home Guards
Margaret White
Tressa Staley
Bert Schafnit
Bertha Wing
Lady Melbourne
Mary White
Betty Byerill
Charles Beresford
Noah Jones
Bertha King
Nora
Micco
Ruby Barkalow
John Phil Ups
William Augerer
Thomas Melbourne
Leo Augerer
Joseph Lupton
Melvin Toyne
Copperas Creek News Highlights June Visits and Gatherings
Copperas Creek July 1 report lists Mr and Mrs Bert Genners of Rock Island Mrs Goldsberry and Mrs Mamie Clapper of Muscatine as Sunday visitors at the Chet Clapper home. Lt Miss May Parker stayed with cousin Lena Parker of the Bay. Art Zigenhorn and son Donald of near Eliza joined Thursday at the Zollner home Foster. F C Mewes family of Wrayville visited Kilest family Sunday. Fern Roberts spent Monday.
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Copperas Creek
Til
Bert Genners
Rock Island
Goldsberry
Mamie Clapper
Muscatine
Chet
Clapper Homme
Willis Thirtyacre
L. Kifest
May Parker
Lena Parker
The
Bay
Art Zigenhorn
Donald
Near Eliza
Oakville Pays Honor to Dead in First Civil War Memorial
Oakville Iowa June 1 The Woman's Relief corps assisted by the Commercial club held Oakville's first memorial service for Civil War soldiers. A firing squad, school girls, and Boy Scouts led a parade to raise the municipal flag with military ritual. Senator Frank E Thompson of Burlington spoke on the hour, stirring the crowd. An auto parade to Creighton cemetery followed. The ceremony drew about sixty autos and ended with flag reverence.
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Journal
Oakville
Iowa
Commercial Club
Relief Corps
J. R. Kirkland
W. B. Miller
Frank E. Thompson
Burlington
Thompson
Creighton
Illinois City Surpasses War Fund Quotas
Illinois City branch of the Red Cross raised 688.50 dollars to the second war fund, 72 percent over quota. The village school district donated 258 dollars, 158 percent above its target, with White Oak 191.50, White City 155, Cole 84, and Drury township also exceeding. Also notes visitors, a new baby girl, and a Schmidt Concert Company program at the city church Monday at 8:20 PM featuring nine artists.
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Illinois City
Red Cross Gayve
Red Cross War Fund
Iinnois City
White Oak
White City
Cole
Drury Township
J. E. Brock
Ttle
Ruth
S&s. Busby
Jesse Blanchard
Schmidt Concert Company
Decoration day guests and local visits recounted in Wilton
Wilton residents and visitors share Decoration day gatherings and Thursday visits. Names include Marguerite Ohdo Dixon Bartlett Ohdo Tickton Crouse and local families. several travel between Davenport Muscatine Akron and Columbus Junction. one appendicitis operation at Hershey hospital and various visits to relatives and camps.
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Marianna
Kate Ruff
Muscatine
Wilton
Jacob Tickton
Davenport
Madeo
J. Ticktin
Miss Little Crouse
Middleburg
Akron
Ohio
Clark Kerr
William Baker
Maud Murphey
Hershey Hospital
Nora Murphy
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rock Island
William Ringgenberg
John Killion
Tom
West Liberty
Killion
Gus. Bartels
Merman Jost
Grinnell
Emma Murphy
Maud
L. 4
Ayers
Oskaloosa
Harry Stevens
Columbus Junction
Tra Romig
Mascatine
D. Romig
Bloomfield
C. W. Derby
Local Social Notes Highlight Friends and Visits
Afternoon with her friend Janet Grier included Mrs M G Stewart and Mrs G B Stewart with daughters Helen and Mildred visiting W Thirtyacre. Mr and Mrs Monroyigenhorn and Frances from near Eliza stayed with Frances parents Mr and Mrs Matt Stewart of Foster. Oscar and Liam Kruegar spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Kruegar of Hazel Dell.
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Janet Grier
M. G. Stewart
G. B. Stewart
Helen
Mildred
W. Thirtyacre
Monroy
Keota Iowa reports 72 locals in war service
Keota Iowa notes seventy two young men now in active war service across training camps and war work. Last stars added for Leland Page Edward Bower and Rex Roach who left for Davenport. Memorial Day observances featured Civil War veteran tributes, church services, band music and cemetery graves decoration.
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Keota
Towa
Leland Page
Edward Bower
Rex Roach
Davenport
William Peiffer Oversea
Christian Church
Opal Hotchkiss
T. F. Garker
Linnie Warwick
W. B. Sanford
Cottage Grove Avenue
Relief Corps
FP. M. Warren
Lincoln
Wilson
Local Notes From Washington County and Nearby Towns
June 1 notes show Miss Rosaline Hamilton arriving from Lincoln to attend college. Floyd Schachner heads to Chicago to enlist in the U S army. Mrs H W Knight and her son return from Des Moines. County Attorney Geo Morrison visits town on business. Eardly Bell Jr and wife visit Greenfield Iowa. Mrs Clara Lopping and Agnes return from Cedar Rapids. Local youths including Oliver Grinstead Wilbur Wasson William Reber William Hradelk join Washington County contingent for Camp Dodge. Mrs Albert Roupault was a Muscatine resident.
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Cedar Rapids
Oliver Grinstead
Wilbur Wasson
William Reber
William Hradelk
Washington County
Camp Dodge
Albert Roup
Observance Day in Morning Sun School and Churches
Decoration day in Morning Sun featured morning Methodist prayer meeting with over 150 attendees. Afternoon events at Presbyterian church were packed. Hon. Wm. Hamilton arrived late and the program concluded that evening. A large cemetery procession and patriotic services followed with readings by Lloyd McCormick. Hamilton delivered a notable patriotic sermon.
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Wilson
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Hamilton
Sigourney
Graham
Presbyterian
America
Lloyd McCormick
Boy Scouts
Brittania
Hamilton
McCormick
Local News Notes and Service Members
Ed Morrow learned his son Keith has left his claim in South Dakota with the contingent bound for Washington state. Three Morrow sons are in service: Clarice at Camp Cody, Webb at Camp Dodge, Keith in Washington. Simeon Hefflin planned a visit to Fairfield before enlisting in the navy. Dr Donald Lopping of Clinton spent Decoration Day at the Lopping home. The Tenge Hoarida met at Mrs Amos Twill’s home for a Wednesday lesson and business session, with ice cream and cake served.
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Morrow
Keith
South Dakota
Washington State
Mr. Morrow
Clarice
Cody
Webb
Camp Dodge
Chas
Saling
Daven Srt
Simeon
Hefflin
Diffed and Wehrle
One Blood Remedy Sells Rheumatism Cure
A vintage advertisement touts S S S as a permanent cure for rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It claims long experience and urges readers to obtain the remedy at any drug store. A free booklet and expert medical advice are offered from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga. Advert.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Primary interest wanes as Iowa votes near
Des Moines June 1 campaign closing for the June 3 primary shows scant interest. Only mild contests remain for secretary of state and state superintendent. Four candidates seek the secretary of state post: W S Allen Charles A Hall C C Pugh Walter Ramsay and A M Devoo likewise four enter the superintendent race: William E Barr Frank D Joseph and P B McClellenulan.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Auper
W.s.allen
Fairfield
Charles A. Hall
Bedford
C. C. Pugh
Walter
William FE. Barr
Frank.d. Joseph
Manchester
P. B. McClellenulan
Iowa City
Local Social and Red Cross Fund Drive Notes
Columbus Junction June 1 reports Mrs Frank Armstrong and three children visiting from Davenport and guests of Mrs Iva Kelly. Bell telephone office girls plan a park ice cream social June 1 to raise Red Cross funds with homemade cakes and sale items. rain location Odd Fellows hall. Decoration Day attendees include Mr and Mrs CG McWilliams of Washington. Surgical dressings crew shipped 8 000 pieces to Red Cross. W A Duncan endured Mayo Clinic examinations. Agnes and Louise Reanoey visited R St Clarke home. R R Miller on ten day furlough from Riley Kansas stayed with Cotter family. George Schram of Chicago visiting T A Wykeart’s family. Harry Stephens and kin of Wilton visited.
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Columbus Junction
Frank Armstrong
Davenport
Iva Kelly
Pairfield
Bell Telephone Office
The
Park
Red Cross
Odd Fellows Hall
CG. A. McWilliams
Washington
W. A. Duncan
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Agnes
Louise Reanoey
Slourney
R. St Clarke
Liont
R. R. Miller
I.t
Riley
Kansas
I, Cotter
Keota
Local social notes and Red Cross dance announced
Mrs J T Hantz and family visit with Frank Paxson family. Rod Reaney to visit in Brooklyn Saturday. Mrs Dale Pierca closes school at McQueen. Mrs J W Hubbard delivers surgical dressing class. Mrs H M Letts and Mrs W S Letts visit Muscatine. Mrs J B O Connor visits Davenport. Mrs J R Smith and daughter visit Muscatine. Mrs Joseph Baker of Wilton visits Cynthia Lea. H L A Davis visits Jane Roberts at Cotter. Fredonia Club hosts dance at Cavin and Newell Hall June 5 for Red Cross benefiting Old fashioned square dances. Spectators 0c. Everyone invited to participate.
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Ter
J.T. Hantz
H. M. Letts
Letts
John
Muscatine
J. B. O'Connor
Daven
Port
Harricon Bobo
J. R. Smith
Dale Edmonison
Joseph Baker
Wilton
Fredonia Club
Fredonia Dance Club
Cavin and Newell Hall
Red Cross
Funeral services for O. D. Munn tomorrow
Funeral services are planned for O. D. Munn whose death occurred recently. The obituary notes arrangements and the location are forthcoming in the final notice.
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O. D. Munn
McClenahan Endorsed for Iowa State Superintendent Nomination
A political advertisement from graduates and educators endorses P. E. MacClenahan for State Superintendent. Local newspapers cite broad support from business leaders editors and educators across Iowa and highlight his experience from district schools to university level. The piece frames him as the capable, bottom-to-top candidate best suited to lead Iowa schools.
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P. BE. MacClenahan
Colfax Clipper
McClenahan
Cedar Rapids Republican
Burlington Hawkeye
Towan
P. E. McClenahan
Schoola
J. P. van Frome
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
College
University
Arthur E. Bennett
Tducation
Highland Park College
Iowa
MecClennahan
Pantic Istruction
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapida Schools
Funeral services set for 2 pm at United Brethren Church
Yesterday at Bellevue Hospital a funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock from the United Brethren church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Co H Young will preside and pallbearers include A Lohg A Neidig P Dove George Dunham L Gignac and J Gresham. Read the Journal Want Ads today.
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Bellevue Hospital
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Co. H. Young
Messrs
A. Lohg
A. J. Neidig
P. Dove
George Dunham
L. Gignac
J. Gresham
Drink hot water for a rosy complexion ad advert
An advertisement promotes a morning routine of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, claiming clearer skin and healthier blood. It targets men and women with sallow or pimpled complexions and notes the cheap cost of phosphate.
Brotherhood YLOu EY Homestead No 336 Yeomen Muscatine
Social sessions on the third Tuesday and business on the first Tuesday mark the Yeomen at Muscatine. Members in good standing and visiting Yeomen are welcomed. contact Foreman OM P. Gof or Correspondent C. We Lemkau for details. Court of Honor No 877 meets first and third Thursday in Woodman Hall with visiting members invited. Chancellor J. 13 Reavy and Recorder E. A. Sawyer part of the organization. Modern Woodmen of America Muscatine Camp No 106 holds weekly Tuesday meetings at Woodmen Hall Olds Block. Consul C. I. Schwandke and Clerk J. A. Leyda oversee activities.
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Court OF Sonror NO
Woodman Hall
Reavy
E. A. Sawyer
Mt.w
Fraternal Aid 1 Union
Bloomington
Councia No
Fay A. UL
Pris
On Mon Hall
Weat
Second Street
F. W. Lewis
Geo. Scholten
Shelby Norman
Fieth
Memorial Hall
Court House
A. Ankie
John Koehler
Royal Neighbors OF America
Woodrbine Camp No. 142
Emma Woeffiin
Mary Mreyer
Myrtle. Kirk
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Mister True
Wellman
W. O. Harris
Nomination County Recorder
Munn
Iowa State University
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Muscatine Brotherhood
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Maccabee Hall
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Nellie Lucas
2Nd St
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Laurent Conicht
West Second Street
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A. G. Besten
Johner
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Schoenig
Pratrif
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