Dredging to Start on Muscatine Chute Monday
Government dredging work to clear the Muscatine chute begins next week with the Geyser dredger arriving from Rock Island. Mayor Kerner to supervise shoreline clearance and removal of obstructions to allow river traffic. surrounding residents urged to vacate boat houses as needed. Weather disruptions noted, with locals commenting on water levels and public events planned including a Fourth of July celebration by the Atalissa Concert Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craror
Harry Kernt
J. C. McElherne
S. Engineering
Rock Island
Sodorfrow
Pest
Keri
Social notes from Atalisga and nearby towns
A flurry of visits fills the week as Mr and Mrs Lon and Mr Rogerend host guests in Atalisga. Mrs Wiese travels to Muscatine for dental work. Mrs Doyle of Wilton visits her mother Mrs Owen Doyle for the week. Miss Francis White trips to Burlington. AT Smith and family see relatives in Wilton. Grandma Miller returns to Davenport for a stay. Mrs Geo Barkhurst and two daughters from Riceville visit Roy Barkalow’s sister. Young folks attend an ice cream social at Union Valley midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalisga
Joe
Lon
Rogerend Dsaby
Mustating
Mona
Wm. Wiese
Muscatine
M. Doyle
Wilton
Owen Doyle
Francis White
Burlington
AT. Smith
Grandma Miller
Davenport
Geo. Barkhurst
Riceville
Roy Barkalow
Union Valley
Freckles disappear with double strength o thine
Advertiser promises removal of freckles using ethineg double sirepgth from A. W. Mor ean or any druggist with nightly and morning application. Guarantee money back if it fails to remove troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morean
Meat prices rise on Vienna market concerns
Meat prices on the Vienna market have advanced four cents a pound. Imports of live stock from Hungary and Transylvania are at a record low, stirring concern over supply. Also notice of a home wake sale Saturday afternoon at Standard Grocers on Pack Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unich
Lontoo
Dune
Cnttle
Vienna
Hungary
Transylvania
Atc
Standard Grocers
Pack Avenue 3
BE. Ladies.—Adv
Germans Demand Indemnity for Damaged Milan Property
Berlin lodges demand for compensation from Italy through the Rome legation after anti German disorders in Milan. Geneva and Paris report the note was sent to the Italian government via the Swiss legation. The telegram cites German property losses during the unrest and states the issue is being pursued through official channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naly
Paris
Milan
Germany
Rome
Geneva
Matic
Keota community hosts gospel events and notices
Keota and nearby towns react to CNANUQUa pennants as a gospel team tours Scotland delivering services all week. Mrs. Day of Bloomfield attends at Rev Barker’s church promoting a Home Missionary Lottery. Men’s day events, gospel meetings in Talferrand and Harper, Carl Rust family moving to Saint Paul, a seven pound birth in Cedar Rapids, and winners at Star Drug Store marked by Children’s Day programs at Christian and Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neota
Cnanuqua
June
Newton
Ralph Huston
Northfeld
Winn
Keota
Scotland
Day of Bloomfield
Barker
IM. E
Frs
B. Scole
K. of Pos
Presbyterian Church
Tal-terrand
Harper
Carl Rust
5. Paul, Minn
Harry Helscher
Cedar Rapids
Grace Wilkins
Star Drug Store
Wil
Hazel Cummins
Christian God Methodist Churches
Solon Editor Recovering After Shooting Into Mayor
Solon editor Frank Kreger lies in good condition after being shot by retiring mayor Charles Weir in Solon City on June 4. Doctors caution about possible complications from the lung area, while Wolf remains jailed. no bond set yet as the prisoner’s attorney may seek privileges. Fire at John Verlt’s farm destroys barn and machinery, losses around 5000 dollars with partial insurance. Johnson County forms cavalry troop. Col R P Howell selects 29 youths at Oxford with Ray Venter as captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Jows City
Frank Kreger
Solon
Charles Weir
Wolf
Vrank Verlits
Jown City
Johnson County
R. P. Howell
Oxford
Ray Venter
Junction Alumni Banquet for Class of 1913 Held
The alumni banquet took place Wednesday evening at Majestic hall with over one hundred attendees. R. M. Wrisley acted as toastmaster, C. A. Carpenter gave the welcome, Miss Alice Sprague replied, and several others performed including Miss Helen Howe and Miss Gertrude Owen. A three course luncheon was served by the Ladies' Aid of the Al. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marges
Motion
Jane
Majestic Hall
R. M. Wrisley
Columbus Junction
C. A. Carpenter
Alice Sprague
Town News Roundup From Wilton and Nearby
Names and movement notes describe June Thiering departing to Wilton for a summer at Town State Teachers College, John Bacon returning to Chicago after a Muscatine visit, Charles Markee visiting Muscatine and attending to business, Albert Baird making a Muscatine stop, Mrs John McClain visiting Dierant, and Mrs Frank Kubnas arriving from Down City to see her parents, Ida Moore jest for Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClain
Dierant
Wathan
Frank Kubnas
Down City
J. WW. Miller
Ida Moore
Muscatine
Wash Hair With Plain Coconut Oil For Gentle Cleanse
Do not use soap or shampoos as they dry the scalp and make hair brittle. Use plain coconut oil rubbed into wet hair with water, about a teaspoon, to clean and condition. Leaves hair bright and manageable, loosens dust and dandruff, and lasts for months with a few ounces for the family.
Thursday Visitors Exchange Short Local Holidays
A sequence of townfolks and visitors greeted Thursday noon with brief calls and social visits. R J Wiley of Muscatine and several Davenport and West Liberty residents stopped in for a few hours, visiting relatives and friends. The Royal Neighbor lodge planned a 2 pm Sunday gathering at Mrs Julia McCartney’s home followed by graveside rites at Oakdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Wiley
Muscatine
W. G. Griffith
T. P. Russell
West Liberty
Adolph Jarr
George McCartney
Harry Griffith
Maccatine
Orville Decker
James Smith
Vera
Ross Smith
Daven- Bert
Isit
Independence
Kate McNulty
Durant
Will Wilkerson
Emma
Winifred McSwiggen
L. R. Dunker
Muscidine
Gal I
F. W. Lancamg
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Julia McCartney
Oakdale Cemetery
Frantz Blanchard
W. J. Blanchard
Joseph Wills
Mustatine
A. McCulloch
Davenport
B. Strong
PT. Shannon
John Osmer
Thomas Raynor
W. D. Harris
Julia McCartner
Caughtan
A. Ward
C. Fulton
Jan Overland Truy
Tipton
Harry Gordon
Gladys Bliss
Floyd Shilet
H. A. Bill
Baby
Moline
Honor German generals decorated after Stry capture
Berlin June 4 General Alexander Linsingen who led forces that captured Stry has been decorated with the Pour Le Merite along with other Galician campaign officers. Generals Von Plettenberg and Von Frantofa also received the order. Generals Von Schmitt and Von Der Warwitz, already Pour Le Merite holders, were awarded the leaf decorations of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stry
Berlin
London
Alexander Linsingen
Pout le Marie
von Plettenberg
von Frantofa
von Smmich
von der Warwitz
Danish Schooner Salvador Sunk by Submarine
The Danish schooner Salvador was sunk by a submarine on Wednesday night off Lerwick Scotland. Neutral sailors drifted twelve hours after abandoning ship before being rescued by a trawler. The submarine fired the vangil and damaged the stern with two shells before the crew was saved.
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Associated Press
London
Salvador
Lerwick
Scotland
Spanish War Vets Protest Over Brigadier Pick
Muscatine Spanish American Veterans smashed a tin soldier statue to protest William Hatevey’s appointment and urged President Wilson to appoint Major Fred Cook for Brigadier General of the District of Columbia National Guard. The group cites Cook’s Cuban campaign service and Hatevey’s early war absence as reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wm. Schoenig
Wilson
Harvey
Fred Cook
Columbia ‘National Guard
William E. Hatevey
District of Columbia Guard
Santiago
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors Adjourned Session May 24 1916
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session with all members present. Reports on Pike Thurwbridge inspection and culverts were approved or placed on file. Several bids for grading and filling were opened. Aug Korneman won the Montpelier filling bid. County Engineer position details and an informal then formal ballot selected G Hatbfass as County Engineer. The board adopted a resolution employing G Halbfass with bond conditions and compensation, then adjourned.
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Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Mus Tating County
Supo
Buser
Nyen Huts
Wood
Phillipa
Supy
Nyenhuis
Tong
Pike Thur Wbridge
Flater
Ryan
PaiMips
Carrie
John McCluré
Muscatine County
Iowa
Dare
FIG AO
Colony Lane
Sweetland
Montpelier
Tor. N
Conereig
Swcor
Goshen
Pine Creek
Bloomington
Musseatine County
Corr
Are
Rating
Lown
Aelock P
H.C. Shoemaker
C. Shoemaker
C. Li. Davis
Lincoln
Ned
Hutton
Wapeilo
G. A. Nye
Rock Island
J. . Perry
Ames
Hazlett
City
HH. A. Totberg
J. Mathewson
G. Halkinss
Ryas
H. Eb.ross
Pittsburgh
D. P. Hale
Tipton
Jawa
Korneman
Calvert
Porter Road
Wagene Keller
Fred Sich
J. J. Fuller
Kinsley
Simpson Bridge
Phillips
Nyenhuis Mayeg
Alling
Robt Garrett
Mater
Audi Sterve
Nyenhuls
Suny
Supy Mhuis
Gerried
AL D
G. Halbfass
Aluscatine
Towa
Syenhuis
Motian
How She Ended Ten Years Of Skin Torture
A Weatherford Oklahoma woman writes of ten years with facial eczema and pimples. She credits Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap with rapid relief and a full cure within a month, noting no return six months later. Doctors had not helped previously, and pharmacists carry Resinol products.
Many New American Ships Built in May Seized by AP
In May the shipbuilding program produced 173 vessels totaling 19,494 tons, primarily small wooden and steam ships. Added to the merchant fleet were 27,742 tons from Nina ships, while broader totals from other sources are cited. A classified advertisement promotes Iowa farm loans offered by Titus Loan & Investment Co. with safe, passive investment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
DB. C
Neetrum
Iowa Farm
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Ave
Obituary of Malinda Fowler Carpenter in Iowa and Missouri noted
Malinda Fowler born October 27 1842 in Ohio married William Carpenter July 14 1847. Their twelve children include William Mary Isaac Charles Silee Jam Frances Dee Carrie Benshoof Lizzie Friddley Allie Hendson Bertha Young and Liana Owen. She moved to Iowa in 1865, husband died about six years earlier. She was a Methodist church member, survived by brothers John and Charles Fowler sister Mrs Shoitz, 42 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral at Pleasant Prairie M E Church with Rev J J Pritchard officiating. burial at Parr Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Fowler
Ohio
William Carpenter
A Whliam
Mary
Isaae
Charles
Silée
Rockville
Missouri
Jam
Buffalo
Frances Dee
Tama
Carrie Benshoof
Eliot
Lizzie Friddley
Shoitz
Millerspurs
Taina
Lews
Frances Dea
Pleasant Prairie
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F.F. Dallet
Sumner
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
E. 2Nd St
Mauoh Kern
Hork Leland
Harry Bennett
Weil and Company
Bert Kline
Amanda Walker
Mary Lundy
Charles City
Atalissa
Xo Hon
Wiltos
Kirk*s
Namish ‘Chew 15
President Wilson
Win Barney
Columbia
Ofive
G. Hatbfass
Gineer
Plater
J.D. Buser
H. ¢. Schoener
Sidway Mercantile Company
Elkher
Indiana
Dabont Fabrikoid Company
Sidway
Sire
Mattches
A.W. Morgam
Sam. A. Borger
the Mutual Life Insurance of
New York
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