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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

6

West Liberty Commencement Soars With Riggs Address

Supt. John F. Riggs of Iowa addressed a large audience at West Liberty High School commencement. The program featured band selections, choruses, and student papers on the Past and Future of 1905, with Miss Wilma B. Nichols valedictorian and diplomas awarded by Supt. E. F. Schall. The event followed Wednesday’s class play The Princess and included a strong class of 1905 graduates led by Lucie E. Pickering and Reba E. Doty.

West Liberty John F. Riggs State Superintendent of Public Instruction West Liberty High School Methodist Church W. R. Lane Emma Luse Lillian Boatman Phila Watson Lucie E. Pickering Reba E. Doty Daisy H. Ansley Wilma B. Nichols Des Moines Riggs Mt. Pleasant Sigourney Schools E. F. Sehall West Liberty Band Daisy Hazlett Ansley Myrtle E. Crees Bertha Hall Bertha Haworth Mina Hormel Bertha Mae James Edna R. Nichols Catherine M. Noring Amy Princess Opera House Ida Myrtie E. Crees Pysche Blanche Melissa Lady Blanche Mina M. Ho Pearl van Tyle West Liberty News May Hesser Nichols Hayes Hesser Ed. Crees Davenport

Ex-Senator Titus Says No Answer to Rehearing Petition

Ex Senator G M Titus states there will be no answer to the biennial election law rehearing petition in the Nevada case now before the Iowa Supreme Court at Des Moines. He calls the new petition a rehash and says a resistance may be filed where useful, with no additional arguments expected. The case likely travels to the September term.

Nevada Supreme Court Des Moines G. M. Titus Titus Supreme Bench

Wizard Oil Price and Guarantee

Wizard Oil offered at 50 cents and 1.00 with a full guarantee. The ad markets the product as fully guaranteed, suggesting varied pack sizes or strengths.

Reception Planned by Local High School Junior Class

The junior class prepares a Tuesday evening reception for the outgoing seniors with an active program. Glen Davis welcomes, Andrew Asthalter responds, and soloists include Harry Springer and Ethel Riemcke with recitations by James Farnsworth and Florence Ruthenberg.

Glen Davis Andrew Asthalter Harry Springer Ethel Riemcke James Farnsworth Ida Appel Delbert Ellinwood Florence Ruthenberg Robert Jackson Miss Merchon

Phelps-Dodge Purchases El Paso and Northeastern Railroads

Announcement reports the El Paso and Southwestern Railway buying the El Paso and Northeastern and its properties from a B. Eddy led syndicate. Speculation centers on impact for Rock Island and possible acquisition of all assets. The Phelps-Dodge group controls mining and railroad holdings in the southwest and may consolidate flight and passenger departments while keeping operations independent. If Rock Island gains the full purchase, 1,200 miles would be added to its system.

el Paso and Southwestern Road el Paso and Northeastern Co. B. Eddy Rock Island Phelps-Dodge Phelps-Dodge Syndicate el Paso Northeastern

Riverside News Briefs Touch Cedar Rapids to Williamsburg

Riverside Iowa readers report Rev and Mrs H F Pugh and daughter leaving for Cedar Rapids to reside there with plans to visit Williamsburg to see daughter Mrs R Mayne. Alumni banquet set after commencement while Wayland Miss Mabel Reagen visits Riverside. West Liberty defeated Riverside. baccalaureate sermon given at M E church. Various local visits include Dr and Mrs Godlove from Wellman and Miss Hope Ott heading to Washington Iowa.

Ainsworth J. A. Barnes Bluffton Ind Washington General Assembly T. H. Barnes Mary Rush J. P. Davis Wichita Kansas Walter Davis Davenport J. T. McCrary Pittsburg U. P J. W Johnston Columbus Junction Reed Alice Rogers J. S. Hartwick Davyenport Hartwick Thomas Snelson Riverside H. F. Pugh Walter Evans Cedar Rapids G. H. Miller Iowa City L. L. Godlove Wellman Hope Ott Mary Ott W. G. Parker G. W. Godlove Valley Hotel West Liberty Fairbanks M. E Mabel Reagen Wayland Margaret Maxwell

Time to Use Hyomei for May and June Cures

Promote Hyomei as a fast seasonal remedy for catarrh. Claims include faster relief in spring, a pocket inhaler, antimicrobial air action, and a lifetime inhaler with additional bottles at fifty cents. J. J. Havercamp guarantees satisfaction or money back with each outfit.

J. J. Havercamp

Baseball scores from National and minor leagues roundup

National League results include Pittsburg 4 Chicago 0 and New York 8 Boston 2 evenings. American League games feature New York 15 Boston 5 and Chicago 9 Cleveland 5. Other leagues report Cedar Rapids 3 over Rock Island, Bloomington 2 Peoria 1, Davenport 7 Dubuque 3, Decatur 3 Springfield 2, St Joseph 5 Sioux City 0, Denver 4 Des Moines in 12, Colorado Springs 6 Omaha, Burlington 190 Keon, Marshalltown 4 Fort Dodge 4, Oskaloosa 4 Ottumwa 3, Boone 0 Waterloo 0 called in fourth.

Cedar Rapids Rock Island Bloomington Peoria Davenport Dubuque Decatur Springfield St. Joseph Sioux City Denver Des Moines Colorado Springs Omaha Burlington Keon Marshalltown Fort Dodge Oskaloosa Ottumwa Boone—Boone Waterloo New York Pittsburg Ee Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Ee Louis Boston Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Eveseesereeeee Philadelphia Ateosase Pessesteeees Detroit Ee American Association Pet Milwaukee Columbus Eaies St. Paul Minneapolis Dubuque Sewer Decatur Cepts Seers W. Pet Darlington

Schedule of Today’s Major League Games

Chicago faces Pittsburg while New York meets Boston at home. Philadelphia plays Brooklyn as St. Louis hosts Cincinnati. Detroit visits St. Louis. Boston contests New York and Washington travels to Philadelphia.

Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Washington American Association Louisville Toledo

Miss Minnie Eierman called to Muscatine after cousin's death

Green Valley notes report Miss Minnie Eierman teacher at Green Valley school traveled to Muscatine Tuesday due to the death of her cousin Eldon Westerfelt. Other local visits and a baseball game show Green Valley beating Hopewell 15 to 12 as new item highlights.

Green Valley Minnie Eierman Green Valley School Muscatine Eldon Westerfelt Fletcher John Berkshire Hershop Avenue Joe Eisele Chas. Plowman Chas. Musch McGee Iowa City Letts Henry Hoffmeyer Mary Grace Eisele Clara Philips Grace Grogjean Mike Willhite Irvin South Muscallen

Choice of Routes Via Pennsylvania Lines to Asbury Park

Pennsylvania Lines agents in Chicago offer round trip tickets to Asbury Park New Jersey for the National Education Association convention June 29 to July 1 2. Fares are 23.35 via Ft Wayne route and 21.35 via Pan Handle route with return by July 10 and extension to August 31. Four routes available direct line Washington and Philadelphia Philadelphia and New York or Washington Philadelphia and New York with liberal stopovers. Inquiries through home agent or Geo Jenkins T P A Des Moines.

National Educational Association Asbury Park N. J Pennsylvania Chicago Ft. Wayne Pan Handle Washington Philadelphia New York Geo Jenkins Des Moines

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