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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

4

Local Budget Ads and Visiting Guests In Town

Local notes mention new budget items at Bowman's and a social visit by Misses Gertrude and Clara Sauer from Denver to Otto Saune's home at 405 Cedar street. Mrs. James Slater hosts Mrs. Mary Rogar at her Rock Island IN home on Hope avenue while travelers' checks are promoted at Muscatine State Bank.

Bowman's Beader Jack Combs Lyric Fresh Air Theatre James Slater Rock Island Mary Rogar Hope Avenue Muscatine State Bank Gertrude Clara Sauer Denver, Col City Otto Saune Cedar Street

Bank of Cylinder Robbed of $1000 in daylight heist

A gang robbed the Bank of Cylinder of about 1000 dollars early today. The assailants forced entry with dynamite, blowing the vault door into the street. A posse is in pursuit of the robbers.

Bank OF Cylinder Flva

Drowning during hydroplane speed trial in Davenport

During a hydroplane speed trial in Davenport Iowa, 18 year old Raymond Garner drowned when the craft overturned while attempting to cut away the tow line. G N Vivaman narrowly escaped a similar fate as both men were tossed into the Mississippi waters. The craft, owned by Wm Be Kaufman, sped at about 40 miles per hour as spray drenched the occupants.

Davenport, Ta Raymond Garner Davenport G. N. Vivaman Mississipi Garner Vivoman Ownea Be Kaufman

Keokuk signs John Queisser to avoid salary limit

St John, a former Valloway player, joined by Keokuk manager Queisser after a recent clash with Burlington. The spardy ex-Walloway contributed a double and a single with runners on base, helping the game and entering his first Travas as an Indian.

St. John Fardner Mascatino Queisser Keokuk Burlington

Sixty to Receive Diplomas at Orpheum Saturday

County Superintendent M F Gronin announced the common schools graduation will be held at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday at 1 45 pm. John Tarrant of No 7 Wilton township is valedictorian and 60 students statewide will receive diplomas, with Ames College professor Arthur MacMurray giving the address.

MFF Gronin Orpheum Theatre Arthur MacMurray Ames College John Tarrant Wilton Township Muscatine High School F. TE. Eliott Ina Miller Pssay Arnold H. Xo Helena I. Garrison Anna Gertrude Riggs Muste MF. Groain Rehools Musse—Orchestra M. F. Cronin Margaret Toyde Lake Sildreth L. Pordham Park Place Bloomington Pearl B. Metzger Walter P. Wii Mostow Ifelen F Spring Fruitland Gertrude Washburne Clarence Roigel Albert Wuttig Herbert A. Gettert Sweetland Arnold H. Exo

French Submarine Vandemaire Sinks After Collision

Cherbourg reports the French submarine Vandemaire sunk in a collision with the battleship St Louis. The vessel broke in two and is feared to have all on board, twenty eight men, drowned.

Cherbourg Tunes Vandemaire St. Louis Aix

Minister Arrested On Murder Charge In New Sweden Maine

Rev Charles Emeling a Lutheran minister was arrested in New Sweden Maine on murder charges for the death of Edgar Jacobson dated June 18 1911. Authorities previously ruled it a suicide butAttorney General office representatives contend it was a murder.

New Sweden Maine Charles Emeling Edgar Jacobson Jacobson Attorney General's Office Specu

AgedWrinkled Faces Rejuvenated By Beauty Wax

A beauty notice explains that ordinary wax bought at drug stores can remove aged skin. It describes applying a wax mask nightly to peel away old surface skin and reveal a youthful complexion in one to two weeks. A $9 ounce product is touted as sufficient. Freckles liver spots and blemishes vanish with discarded skin using a saxolite wash mixture.

German Churches Plan Union July August Services

Ministers of the German churches met at the German Congregational parsonage to organize union services in July and August. Rev C A Dettmers, longest-serving pastor in Muscatine, will deliver the fifth sermon on July 7 at the German Congregational church. Remaining speakers include Rev G A Bettmers July 7, Rev L B Kettlekamp July 14, Rev A J Kang July 21, and Rev Richard Stave July 28, with the schedule repeating through August.

C. A. Dettmers G. A. Bettmers L. B. Kettlekamp A. J. Kang Richard Stave German Evangelical Church

Marriage at St Dooama prompts joyous night

Friends of Chester Pierce and Miss Faith Gray learned they were married, the ceremony taking place May 31 at the M YW parsonage, performed by Rev A W McBrain. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Gray, is a Columbus Junction High School graduate. The groom, a 1908 high school graduate, works for the Gazette.

Columbus Junction Chester Pierce Faith Gray St Dooama M. YW A. W. McBrain J. Ba, Gray Colunbus Junction California the Gazette Clara Allen Morning Sun M.T Cedar Falls Brvedon

Gelez Funeral Monday at St Marys Church

The funeral services for Mrs Ante M Gelez of Lucas Street will be held Monday at 9:00 AM from St Marys Catholic Church with Reverend Father J F Grieser conducting.

St. Mary's Church Ante M. Gelez Lucas Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Father J. 2. Grieser

Roxie Walters Joins Ranks Of Benedicts In Muscatine

A telegram to J. S. Sterneman of the Muscatine baseball association reports Roxie Walters, first baseman of the local club, married Bliss Ethel Krieg today. The ceremony occurred at noon in Galesburg with the Krieg family connected to the Musky Ball tossers.

J. S. Sterneman Muscatine ‘Baseball Association Roxie Walters Hacen Goutril Association Journal Roxie Ethel M. Krieg Wmna Krieg Musky Galesburg

Local contractor to erect building at Fairport station

Dr R B Coker superintendent of the U S biological station at Fairport has received notice that J H Seldon of this city has been awarded the contract for a $24 000 permanent laboratory. Bids were advertised for and opened in Washington this week. Work will start immediately on the main two story stucco pebble dash exterior concrete foundation structure measuring 100 by 50 feet.

R. B. Coker U.S. Biological Station Fairport Washington J.H. Seldon

Society notes on Grinnell college commencement attendees

Mrs J H St John and daughter Mise Lois St John depart for Grinnell to attend Iowa College commencement running through the twelfth. Their son Janes St Taba among graduates. Miss Margaret White, daughter of Dr and Mrs George White, of Matsovan Turkey, a local, also among graduates formerly Esther Robbing. Aunt Mrs Anna Robbins DeForest of Scranton Pa leaves with Muscatine relatives for California. Mrs J Scoth Blackwell of Cherry street plans a Monday trip for a Grinnell reunion with former classmates.

YO Atten Grinnell J. H. St. John Mise Lois St. John Cherry Street Iowa College Janes St. Taba Margaret White George White Matsovan Turkey Esther Robbing John A. Robbing Avenua Jews College Anna Robbins Deforest Scranton Muscatine California Miss White Marsoven J. Scoth Blackwell

James Henristra Appeals Five-Year Larceny Sentence

James Henristra was arraigned in district court before Judge J. Horan for larceny of hogs and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Through his attorney J. H. Bartlett, he filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court.

James Henristra Ls. J. Horan JH. M. Bartlett Aled

Blaze Damages Cottage on Front Street in Boston

A small fire at 00 West Prot Street owned by George J. Kinin and home to the Sentock family was put out before firemen arrived. The blaze caused substantial coal damage and the home is insured. Tower Cars in Operation. Boston, Mass. June 8. After a night of complete sleeping on street.

George J. Kinin Henry Sentock Boston Mass Atreet Boston Elerated Railway Company

Sopwith Wins First Flying Derby in London

Tom Sopwith claimed victory in a flatlining derby around an eighty one mile London course. Seven aviators started and finished the race, which began and ended at London, with a time of one hour and 22 minutes. The first prize included a gold cup and 1250 dollars.

Sopwith London Tondon Tom Sopwith rTace

Everything for Everybody at Glatstein and Sons

Journal Want Ads promote a bankrupt jobber sale offering two thousand pairs of men’s shoes women’s shoes and children’s shoes plus suits pants shirts and furnishings. The ad lists straw hats travel goods and other goods at low prices and directs readers to Glatstein and Sons at Second and Main Avenue open day and night. Also seeks a small furnished flat for rent near a car line and furnished rooms at 114 Town Ave with prices and location to be stated.

Glatstein and Sons Mai- 4 Avenue

Attendance at Vas Sar College Commencement in Poughkeepsie

At Forest Glen M4, after a year away, she is expected to arrive home this coming week. During the week she attended Vas Sar College commencement exercises in Poughkeepsie New York.

Forest Glen

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