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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

4

Local Theatre Notes and Community Highlights

A fragmentary local item lists Jim's Atonement and the Fresh Air Theatre, with references to the Lyric and Rowman's burgers at seven dollars. It mentions weekly events at these venues, along with Mrs. Rot and Mrs. Allen, wife of a pastor, as active missionary workers and leaders in the Joral mission circle.

Jim M. P Fresh Air Theatre Rowman’s Lyrig Rot Allen Kalamazoo Mich Tine A M. M Ant Thv Joral Cinty General Missionary

Spring Valley bank robbed. robbers flee in stolen rig

Unknown assailants cracked the Spring Valley bank safe early today and carried off several hundred dollars. Police reported the crime occurred fifteen miles south of here with the robbers escaping in a stolen vehicle. Authorities believe they are headed toward Nes Maine. The exact amount stolen remained undetermined as of ten o'clock.

Iowa Ty Teovburs Deg Moines Spring Valley Bank Spring Valley Here Nes Maines

Wedding Day Plans For Miss Cattell To Be Bride Of Walter Pol Jovk

Muscatine society notes announce the wedding of Miss Muayino Cattell daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Cattell 214 Oak Street to Walter Pol Jovk. Invitations are out and Mrs Cattell was honored at a prenuptial party hosted by Miss Florence Jeffries at her Oak Street home with many guests. Red and white decor and a china shower style reception featured decorative flowers and refreshments.

Sharol Fone Wong Jillo Veth Nomimbert Muscatine Tuinong Muayino Cattell W. D. Cattell Oak Street Heconta Walter Pol Jovk Cluttell

YWCA Frances M Crittenden to Speak at Banquet

Atlas Frances M Crittenden of Ameapolis territorial secretary forrelry work of the YWCA will arrive Thursday and deliver the keynote address at the annual YWCA banquet at the First Congregational church Friday June 4 at seven. Her topic The Challenge of the Young Women's Christian Revival promises strong attendance. She will stay with Mrs Hila L Sayne.

Atlas Frances M. Crittenden Ameapolis Territorial Young Woman's Christian Association Misa! Crittenden Young Womens Christian Association First Congregational Carlatian Pssociation Miss Crittenden Hila L. Sayne North Mulberry Riverine

Impeachment Move Marks Manhattan Judge Case

Representative Borger of Wisconsin begins impeachment against Wedern Tudge Manford of Seattle after a socialist claim. Berger accuses Manford of high crimes and a long list of corrupt decisions. The judiciary department assists Olson’s bid to reopen Manford’s rulings as a House panel investigates.

Washington Borger Wisconsin Aga Wedern Tudge Manford Seattle Leonard Olssen Trerger Manford Belnge Department of Jugtee Olsgen

Congress Actions Flurry in Senate and House

In the Senate the session opened at noon with Senator Kern resuming his speech as the issue of Senator Eriver's election was debated. The House met at four, resuming debate on the Sundry Appropriation bill while Representative Akin offered a resolution to investigate weather hurcng activities, referred to the agriculture department expenditor con units. The Interstate Commerce Commission reported in favor of a bill to stop reproduction of the Johnson Flynn prize fight pictures. Taxard appropriation and a spirited judiciary inquiry dominated the session as Representative Berger moved to direct committees to investigate charges against Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle.

T Alvie Akin Agriculture Départment Interstate Commerce Commission Bit Ber-ger Judiciary Hanford Seattle

Police Busy Period Ends With Fines and Fights

Hesser Brothers fined by Tudgo Rowean Andrew Anerson punished for mistreating a horse. Police conducted a carnival last night with unlisted events. Three arrests followed as Earl and Boyce Hessey and William Burrows were involved in a fracas at Glafstein stores. Burrows fined 10 and costs in court this morning.

Andrew Anderson Ping Mills East Second Street Felice Midge Rowan Mateo Earl Boyce Hessey Wilam Burrows Mill Glafstein Mulberry Avenue Burrows

Postpone Dedication of Methodist Church Edifice

The First Methodist Episcopal church postpones its dedicatory services for the new Fourth street church due to organ installation delays. Aims to secure Bishop Hughes for a later date, with T. S. L. of Denver assisting if possible, and the program to follow the planned general outline once all building work and windows are complete.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Fourth Street Town Avenue Vine Ja. M. Grigsby Edwin A. Hughes San Francisco Gali Iim Yr. T. S. Lf Denver Colo Hughes

Children’s Day Program at First Presbyterian Church

The program for the Children's day exercises at First Presbyterian Church was completed today. The celebration will be observed at 9:80 o'clock Sunday morning with recitations, prayers, and songs performed by Mrs. Duet Mildred Wil and Ruth Proasier, and many other children including Mildred Will, Stalla Heeven, Jolin Will, Wilma Nelfie, George Albee, Margaret Bartlatt, Maurice Neldig, Suk Little xitts, Ruth Vetter, and more.

First Presbyterian Church Mildred Will Stalla Heeven Luthor Huitermelstar Jolin Will Wilma Nelfie George Albee Mildred McBride Margaret Bartlatt Ofrs Mildred Wil Ruth Proasier Dorothy Opel Maurice Neldig Ruth Vetter

Elks Special Leaves for Davenport Today

Nearly one hundred members of the Muscatine Elks lodge ride a special train to Davenport to attend the fire convention. Leaders boasted the largest out of town delegation, sending the group at about ten o clock with marching paraphernalia and festive mood for the journey upriver.

Davenport Muscatine

Mrs Anna M Geltz Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Anna Margaret Geltz died suddenly at 10 45 this morning at 51 Lucas street from a complication of diseases. Born July 18 1859 in Muscatine she had lived here all her life. She married Peter Geltz in 1869 and survived by two sisters, two daughters and six sons. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Anna Margaret Geltz Lucas Street L. Appel Muscatine Peter Geltz Eva Schrempf Mary Geltz Fred Watkins Tony Miller Lyons John George Valentine Joseph Jacob Michael

Supreme Court Decisions in Des Moines Dated June 1

Des Moines supreme court opinions today reverse and remand in two cases. Dunker v City of Des Moines and J W Turner involves injunctions against public improvement. opinion by Sherwin. Levi, admr., v Phile Levy concerns subjecting real estate to debt payment. opinion by McClain. Also notes Mrs E Prouty and Miss Marian Frentisg departing for Chicago after a house guest visit.

Des Moines Supreme Court Dunker Appellant Cit. of J. W. Turner Provement Company Polk District James P. Tewitt Sherwin Dugene Levi Admr Phile Leyi Dutique Rohnert Gronson Itirmee McClain

Columbus Junction Woman Dies Today

A well known resident Mrs EB Griffith of Columbus Junction Iowa died at home on Second street after a period of poor health. She was about 40 years old and is survived by her husband and two children Vivian and Clarence.

Columbus EB. Griffith Second Street Grits Vivian Clarence

Army to Send 5,008 Troops to Cuba in 70 Days

Washington June 7 The army orders a 5 000 troop expedition to Cuba with four transport ships at Newport News to be put in commission and provisioned. Troops will be drawn from Plattsburg Fort Porta Niagara Governor's Island Fort Mesherson and Ogre thorpa in Georgia. War Dept notes possible political interference if deployed to Cuba while intent remains to aid Cuba in restoring order.

Washington, D.C Cuba Newport News Pal Pun Plattsburg Barracks Porta Niagara Governor's Island Mesherson Ogrethorpa Georgia War Department

Explosion Claims Twelve At Austrian Ammunition Factory

An explosion at the Woellersdorf ammunition factory in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, today killed twelve people and injured many more. The blast damaged nearby Baden and disrupted the town, with soldiers and workers among the victims.

Vienna Austria Woellersdorf Wiener Neustadt F& Shed Baden Wiener Neustradt

Zema Skin Cure Promoted For Itch Relief

An old ad touts Zema as a simple remedy for eczema rash pimples and skin irritations. It claims fast relief with fingertip application and no hand washing required. A 25 cent trial bottle is advertised through Henderson Drug Co and Bowe tied to BH W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis.

Henderson Drug Go BH. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Injunction Halts Rail Labor Strike Calls in Pennsylvania

Judge Gregg in Philadelphia common pleas court issued an injunction restraining federated committees of trainmen conductors firemen and engineers from taking any action that might lead to a strike on Pennsy railroad lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie. The petition by engineer John Heaphill of West Philadelphia claims the Engineers and Firemen union has no right to participate in the conferences. The federated committee includes about 155 members meeting in Philadelphia. Core dispute centers on employing engineers on a percentage of electric trains between New York City and Newark New Jersey.

Philadelphia Gregg Common Pleas Brotherhoods of Penneylyanis Pittsburgh Erie John Heaiphill West Philadelphia Brotherhood of Tengineers Firamen Federated Committee New York City Newark N. J

W G A Camp Fire Girls Meeting and Vesper Service

The SD 8 girls will not meet tonight. The Eighth Camp Fire Girls will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the W G A rooms to plan summer outings with Miss Woones in charge. A Vesper service next Sunday features a musical program and a brief talk by Miss Hale at four o clock. The board of directors will convene Monday afternoon to finalize plans for the upcoming meeting scheduled for one week hence.

SD. 8 Girla Eighth Trade Camp Fire Miss Woones

Children's Day Observance Postponed to June 16

The First Baptist church will host a new Children’s Day program on Sunday June 16 after securing Dr. Barl, president of Des Moines College, to fill the pulpit on Sunday June 13.

Barl Des Moines College First Baptist Church Jane Sundar

Muscatine Boy Wins Wisconsin Minnesota Debates Honor

Muscatine Iowa June 7 lone university announced ranking in debates preliminaries between Wisconsin and Minnesota universities. George Glick of Muscatine won first place earning Col Lawden's prize of twenty five dollars.

Town City Lone University Wisconsin Minnesota Georse Glick Muscatine Col. Lawden

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