This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
4
Mrs. Frank McKibben and Mrs. Hicklin attended a funeral in Wapello. Foster school in Illinois, taught by Miss Lillie Workman, held a social this afternoon with ice cream served to the students.
A stiff east wind pinned the steamer St. Paul against the shore near the levee for hours. Attempts to move it failed from 12:30 to after 3. A roustabout fell into the river twice but was rescued by a coworker. The vessel was wedged between two barges, raising fears of a sinking.
Chief Hoffman filed an information against Mrs. George Lukenbach charging disturbing the peace. She filed the information against Jacob Lawrence yesterday. Her hearing is set for Monday morning, while Lawrence is on now in Judge Carl's court.
A meeting of Automatic employees is set for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the Assembly hall. The notice urges punctual attendance by all members and mentions no other agenda details.
All school children invited to participate in exercises during the State G A R encampment should meet at 615 East Sixth Street at 6 30 PM Saturday as directed by Mrs E B Lewis with the time and place specified for their preparations.
At tonight's monthly board meeting petitions will be presented calling for the resignation of Superintendent T. W. B. Everhart and Director J. D. Fulham. The drive stems from the board's decision not to re elect Miss Jessie Bramworth and Miss Mary McDougall as grammar school principals. The petitions have circulated a week and are signed by several hundred electors.
John B. Lennon treasurer of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Muscatine from Bloomington Illinois and stays at the Grand hotel to work on improving the local industrial situation. Lilly's conducts remnant sale tomorrow offering 2000 remnants at less than half price.
WANTED Few more contracts for pumpkins Seed is ready Call at office 1056 Hershey avenue Zeigler Canning and Preserving Co WANTED A good girl to learn dressmaking Enquire E Journal HAY FOR SALE Titus Loan and Investment Co FOR RENT Furnished rooms Light housekeeping Lodging 208 Iowa Ave
A young cloudburst in Muscatine caused flooding and damage across the city. A house on West Eighth Street, owned by Ben Nyenhuis, was struck by lightning damaging the chimney and interior. The Iowa Telephone Company reported about 120 phones burned out. repairs began by evening. Urban streets turned to canals as resurgent rain and thunder rattled residents.
Brotherhood of American Yeomen members plan grave decorating at Greenwood Cemetery for thirteen deceased members on Sunday June 18 with one grave at St Marys cemetery. Committee Appointed is Mr and Mrs Dowdle and Mrs Elma Scott. Five candidates for membership were balloted. Light refreshments served.
The Iowa State Society of Colonial Dames met in Dubuque to re elect Mrs. Charles Francis Cadle to the board of managers. Officers include President Miss Alice Frence Davenport and vice presidents Mrs. Simon Casady Des Moines and Mrs. Theodore Morrison Davenport. Other board members named: Mrs. Esek Steere Ballard Davenport Mrs. Judson Keith Deming Dubuque Miss Helen Louise Shaw Anamosa. Mrs. E H King hosted a Progressive Reading Circle meeting with Mrs. J H Eversmeyer reading an original piece about a trip beyond the Rocky Mountains. Refreshments followed. G D Lezotte named as next hostess.
Wilton High School honored its graduates with diplomas as Glen Miller spoke on Sherman’s March to the Sea. Students delivered orations on Preparation Allison Capital Punishment and more, followed by the chorus and a benediction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.