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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

5

Louisa County Primary Returns Highlight Republican Ticket

Louisa County reports a light Democratic vote and strong Republican results in the June 1 primary. Key offices include Representative C. B. Wilson, Auditor Robert L. Heily, Treasurer Red Cuthamp, Clerk Frank Ives Shoriit, Recorder Miss Jean to Robertson, and County Attorney Charles Brighs with a mix of leading Republican and Democratic finishes across the county. Johnson County precincts show heavy support for W. Mercer in railroad commissioner and George Koontz for state senate, with Republican and Democratic nominees advancing to convention and county offices, while Washington County results mirror a competitive partisan mix across major races.

C. B. Wilson Obert L. Heily L Red Cuthamp Frank Ives Shoriit J. M. Guthrie Jeanto Robertson Charles Brighs J. H. Collins P. Wiederrecht C. J. McCormick Jette Jamievonne KO W. S. Allen Saleh IO Dennison Wils Joan Pord Shaw Wall Byrnes Radken Phtlips W. C. Brown Ranicke McAuxley Coason Carr Church Newberry Ottosen Potter Thorne Wilson Jones Martin Mercer Clements Kennedy Whitaker Eversmeyer Garriet Tor G. A. Brown James K. Helmick C. B H. Wilson Sam Erwin Supreme Court Prouty Satlinger SogTuane Thomas Weayace W. Withrow Ladd Tag James G. Smaythe Hale Remer Ralley Shipman Ty Dematrade McCormicte Republcan Miss Robertson One Johnstee Tucker Johnson County Glournal Towa City Clarke Rowley Lee Stephen Bradley F. P. Messer Iuperintenden C. M. Miller Thomas F. Murray Oxford Shrilf Theodore Fautz R. McCook Charles K. Hurd Sherifahip Evan Rowland C. Carlton Edwin B. ‘Wilson Charles L. Bratton M. C.pargona Julius Tudor Walter Freeman Washington County Washington, Ia Cummins Savage Bee Obtogen Oltosen Charles A. Kennedy Congress Bestween A. L. Griffith Crawfordsville D. C. Miller Wal Merideth Onty

OWA Undertakers Meet at Iowa City

The 34th annual Iowa Funeral Directors association convention continues in Iowa City with speeches by Hon. George W. Koontz and Dr. Henry Alboch. James E Booga of the Town university named among notable candidates for junior chemist in federal service. Local court hears row over alleged attack by William Meade on Erwin Rowe with bond posted. Mother Dolores marks silver anniversary with Mercy hospital service in Iowa City. John F. McSwiggen elected Newman Society president at Town university. other officers named. Academy commencement tomorrow features Moliere play Mr De Pourceaugnac.

Iowa City Iowa Funeral Directors’ Association George W. Koontz Iowa Ilown City Tr. W. Alexander Conrad Henry J. Prentiss Lowa University Henry Alboch United States University of Iowa Ciive MM. Alexander Leon Columbia University Erwin Rowe William Meade John Weade Rowe Meade Easly Macbride Iowa State Board of Education Detlevad Dr. H. Macbride Mother Dolores Mercy Hospital Ailver Sisters of Mercy Witton Junction John F. McSwiggen Newman Society Men In Town University Emmet P. Delaney Clinton W. L. Donnelly Guard Edwens Crofith Marengo Historan James Aldous Loen Lo Charleston Albert Vogt Lara Dilger Iowa City Republican St. Mary's Church Iowa City Academy Moliere de Pourceaugnac

Bickford Pardoned Before Serving Penalty

Georges I. Bickford former state treasurer convicted of embezzlement of state funds was pardoned yesterday by the state board Bramarck North Dakota June 3 The case was twice reviewed by the supreme court with the guilty verdict affirmed He faced one to three years in the penitentiary but received a pardon before serving any sentence.

Associated Provo Wits Bramarck N. D Georges I. Bickford State Board Bickford Supreme Court Bath Dut

Hunger Strike Fails I W W Members Face Police Action

Sheriff Doyle in Westchester authorizes fifty special policemen for thirty days in Tarrytown amid I W W influence fears. Trustees refuse several open air meeting permits and warn against planned debates near St Paul’s church graveyard. Sixteen detainees in White Plains jail shift to non starvation after choosing to eat what they can during their hold.

Winn New York N.Y Dina Doyle Westchester County John D. Rockerellar Tarrytown J. F. Cates St. Paul's M. & Church of North Tarrytown Alexander Berkman Leonard Abbott White Plains

Woman Seeks 50000 Damages From Former Husband and Doctors

Hartford June 3 Mrs Elizabeth Curtis Holman an artist seeks $50000 damages from former husband Pegteesst Cranston Brenton and doctors Dr C Smith and Paul Waterman alleging she was confined in an insane asylum against her will and forced to write remorseful admissions used in a divorce suit. The case was resumed before Federal Judge Thomas and a jury with Mrs Holman detailing the alleged imprisonment and the actions that led to the divorce filing on grounds of intolerant cruelty.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Elzabeth Curtis Holman Pegteesst Cranston Brenton Trinity College C. ©. Smith Paul Waterman

Bartlett urged to lead Antarctic expedition by Peary ally

New York June 3 Rear Admiral Robert Poory Arctic explorer Peary ally suggests Captain Robert Bartlett be sent to the Antarctic at the head of an American expedition. Bartlett after the Karluk sinking led his people to Wrangel Island and endured a long journey to seek relief for them.

New York N. Y Robert Poory North Pole Nore South Harpswell Maine Robert Bartlett Antarctic Peary Bartlett Wrangle Mane

Farwell Re elected Physical Director At Local Association

J E Farwell was re elected physical director by the board of directors at the local association meeting last evening. His future with the organization remains uncertain with appealing offers from other associations. The meeting also welcomed secretary J B McNiel and focused on plans for the coming year with policies to be announced as arrangements materialize.

J. E. Farwell M. CO. A Farwell J. B. McNiel McNiel

Local notes from Columbus Junction and surroundings

Residents report family visits and moves including the Whicherards returning from Muscatine, and the Nelsons moving into the Brown residence. D F Bennett visits Rock Island. McWilliamses visit Washington with grandparents. W. M. S. to meet at C. Hand residence with transport provided. Rising Iowa and Cedar rivers prompt desires for rain. Dr. Paxton promotes hog serum supply. Melle Church resigns from Belle exchange. new moving picture theatre nearing completion with trap drums as a feature.

Columbus Junction Mir Wiliam E. Whicherard Leo Pauline Freda Muscatine D. F. Bennett Rock Island Wendell Arthur McWilliams Washington C. A. McWil- Hames B. H. Nelson E. W. McWilliams B. Paxton Melle Church Belle Telephone Exchange Burline Tontina Moving Picture Theatre Ia

Miss Roxie Alstat Joins H C Meeker Restaurant Team

Miss Roxie Alstat becomes the new assistant at the H C Meeker restaurant, while Dr Shahan, at the hospital in lows, is greatly improved and expected home by week’s end. Mr and Mrs Thomas Meeker and granddaughter Miss Tears returned Saturday from a week visiting Letts and Cranston.

Roxie Alstat H.C

Funeral of Mrs. Chan. Plett Held in Blue Grass

Funeral services for Mrs. Chan. Plett were held Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Blue Grass with Rev. Atkins officiating and interment in the nearby cemetery. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the sorrowing friends.

Blue Grass Chan. Plett Atkins Presbyterian Church Howard Nettleton Clarence Geo, Watts Myre J.P. Wunder C. J. Baker Mra J. C. Watts Ellery Black Hawk Watch Tower Pleasant Prairie Hall Elza Lindy Ang Son Myrtle Shettler Durant Ellery Watts Prairie Ladies’ Aid

McClurkin Returns Home After Visit

Hard, La. resident D. L. McClurkin returned home on the Firefly yesterday afternoon after spending several days visiting friends in the city.

Myre D. L. McClurkin Hard

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