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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

4

Y W G A encampment meals for all visitors

Miss Nina Williams left for Willison Ia. today to join family members while Mrs Fisher lies critically ill in a Des Moines Y W G A encampment week brings meals for men and women. Colonel W B Keeler of Chicago arrived to visit Carl Schmidt at Farr y Oaks during the events.

Grommel Nina Williams East Soc Ond Street Willison L. Fisher W. B. Keeler Chicago Carl Schmidt Farry Oaks

Banquet Arrangements for Sons of Veterans Gathering

Final arrangements set for Wednesday night banquet at United Brethren church parlors. Hon. Fred Boston of Boston, national commander, and Congressman I. S. Pepper to speak. Toasts follow a menu including cocktail, roast chicken, salads, desserts, coffee, and cigars.

Sons of Veterans United Brethren Church U. B. Indica Fred. Boston Boston Mass I. S. Pepper

Trio of Players May Be Let Out

The Camels face pitching staff changes after Tig Stick hints at releases possibly tonight. Terry signing could thin the corps and Low Walters seeks a second twirler. Two hurlers may receive blue envelopes tonight with three players possibly being cut, names undisclosed.

Terry Low Walters Walloper

Belligerents Given 30 Days In Jail

Collins and Oscar Toup of Muscatine were jailed for 30 days by Judge Rowan after a Davenport excursion boat altercation. On landing they fought, terrifying passengers, delaying the gang plank until Officer Wilkite made arrests. Charged with intoxication and disturbance of the peace.

HH. Collins Oscar Toup Muscatine Rowan Davenport Wilkite

Iowan to Represent a U S at Venezuela Centennial Event

Minister Thomas C. Dawson, U S minister to Panama, will represent the United States as special ambassador to the Venezuelan independence centennial celebration in July. Captain Charles C. Marshall will be naval aide, with the North Carolina likely taking the mission to Venezuela to symbolize American naval presence.

Thomas C. Dawson Washington D. C Panama United States Charles C. Marshall North Carolina Venezuela

Storm toll rises with loss of life and property

Five dead five missing and nearly one million dollars in property destroyed by a two day storm across New York and New Jersey. The Croton watershed reservoir system received ten days of supply as forecasts warned of continued rain. In Clausen Point a lightning strike toppled a revolving Ner sis wheel injuring passengers and causing panic before rescue ladders were improvised. Silk mills in Patterson New Jersey lost roofs as floods roared through streets and cellars filled with water.

New York New Jersey Croton Clausen Point Patterson N. J

Class Day Highlights at State University Iowa City

June 12 commencement featured class day exercises in liberal arts and theses readings in applied sciences. President James G. J. McClure delivered the baccalaureate sermon yesterday. Tonight the senior class play Quality Street will be presented with Deborah Wiley of Grinnell in the lead role.

Iowa City College of Liberal Arts College of Applied Sciences State University of Iowa James G. J. McClure McCormick Theological Seminary Quality Street Lberal ‘Arts Dean Wilcox Deborah Wiley Grinnell

Nut Cake Simply Delicious by Mrs Janet Hill

A recipe from Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill, editor of Boston Cooking School Magazine, presents a nut cake touted as one of the best all around cake recipes. The writer emphasizes its simplicity and reliable results appealing to housewives.

Janet McKenzie Hill Boston Cooking

Chocolate Frosting and Cake Recipe Page Note

Half cup butter 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup chopped nut meats white of 3 eggs beat dry Cream butter add sugar alternate with milk and flour mixture fold in egg whites and nuts Bake 30 40 minutes icing decorate with nut meats Also white cake omits oats Chocolate Firing Stir sugar chocolate water bring to boil form soft ball in cold water beat into egg whites add vanilla Serve from Cook's Book offer free copy by mail JAguas Mra Co Chicago

Jaguas Mra. Co Chicago

Children’s Day Observed Across Muscatine Churches

Children’s Day was observed in Muscatine and nearby churches with programs of songs recitations and dialogues. Services were held at U S church Baptist German Congregational and suburb churches with Sunday school members taking part. Elaborate observances occurred at Sweetland M and New Era Island churches. remaining services planned for next Sunday.

Muscatine U_ 2 The Baptist Sweetland M New Era

Tablet Placed and Sun Dial Tested in Durham Park

The bronze tablet was placed on the monolith in Durham Park after about three hours of expert labor. The sun dial was tested by Co H Yottng and Oschr Grosshem and found to tell exact time to the minute compared with standard time.

Durham Co. H. Yottng Oschr’ Grosshem

International Horse Show Opens in London at Olympia

The fifth annual International Horse Show opened at Olympia London in a blaze of color. The coronation season boosts the event with a record number of exhibits and high quality. Judge W. H. Moore and Walter Winsus are among the notable exhibitors. American officers are set to compete in jumping events, wearing shields with stars and stripes.

London Olympia W. H. Moore Walter Winsus

Carroll Signs with Ottumwa Speed Boys For 1st Base

Jack Carroll, known for his time with the Camels, signed with manager Ned Wyan of Ottumwa and will play first base this afternoon. He previously showed solid hitting in Mur­sentine but struggled at shortstop. Plympton, a regular pitcher for the Speeders, appeared on the mound today for the Speed Boys.

Jack Carroll Ned Wyan Ned Carroll

Oliva Branch Beats A-M-U Club In Close Game

Oliva Branch defeated A-M-U 10 to 6 in a hard fought contest. The game stayed tight throughout with both sides trading leads before Oliva Branch pulled ahead late.

Oliva A-M-U

Trade Board Votes Commission Increase in Chicago

Members of the board of trade voted today to raise the commission rate in Chicago. The new charge is seven dollars fifty cents for every six thousand bushels transacted, up from six dollars twenty five cents. The ballot on the change yielded a decisive result.

Futura Chicago Board of Trade

Preachers Plan Union Services On Presbyterian Lawn

Ministerial Association outlines July and August union services to be held on the Presbyterian church lawn. Downtown churches invited. East Hill and South Muscatine absent due to distance. July 2 Dr L M Grigsby leads, with a roster of six additional ministers through August 27.

Ministerial Association Presbyterian Church East Hill South Muscatine L. M. Grigsby A. 8. Henderson J. C. H. Light C. W. Carrell J. N. Wiiott Webster Hakes Reyv. . Isham J. B. Smith

Jugend Verein session announced with various events

The program for the Jugend Verein regular monthly session at the Lutheran church Tuesday evening includes devotional Miss Minnie Meier, poem by William Axtel, music by Miss Sophia To plas, and stories by Miss Idachrrich. Officers’ vacancies to be filled. next regular session in two weeks. Also notices Lieutenant Joseph Choate King to wed Miss Charlotte Wilon Ryan, wedding to be announced. Farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Overman on Gonava Island. Wedding of Miss Eilen Hanley and Eugene Williamson tonight. Delegates to Philathea convention from Delta Alpha. Endeeavors picnic postponed. Farther Lights meets tonight.

Jugend Verein Yian's Minnie Meier William Axtel Sophia Toplas Idachrrich J. Haefner Baltimore Muscatine High School 60Th Own West Point Tenth Cavalry Philippine Islands Eilen Hanley J. R. Hanley Eugene Williamson D. Williamson Ethel Trautman Chira Whiener Ixanens City Delta Alpha Chub Wirat Farther Lights Society of the First Baptist Church Miss Mae Shoemaker Busch Street

German Baptists Hear Two Sermons on Sunday

German Baptist church members heard two splendid sermons during regular Sunday services yesterday.

Muscatine awaits arrival of Iowa leaders in big gathering

George A. Newman former Adjutant General arrives from Des Moines to organize headquarters at the Grand Hotel for Muscatine's major event. Governor B. F. Carroll planned reception and speeches, with parade details and meals coordinated by local committees and church women volunteers across town.

Governor Carroll Muscatine Army Plue Auxiliary Society Sarva

Mission of the Twelve Apostles of Christ

Day's services featured Rev C Peters of Hamburg in the morning on the mission of the twelve apostles of Christ. He said followers of Christ, including laymen and women, are apostles. In the evening Rev Jacob Moyers of Chicago, visiting his sister on Cedar street, delivered an instructive sermon.

C. Peters Hamburg Germany Christ Jacob Moyers Chicago Mary Othmer Cedar Street

Social notes from Morning Sun and area visitors

J P Nesbit and son Leonard from College Springs visit Morning Sun. Geo Irwin of Mediapolis and C M Miller of Mt Pleasant also visit. Mrs Mary George of Washington and two sons spend time with Miss Hattie Bell. Mrs Reynolds and daughter Luelle from Fairfield call on friends. Milas Zella Cavan returns from Vinton for vacation. Emma Hock arrives from Waterloo for leave. Harriett Motts returns from West Branch where she taught. Lavzie Delbo visits nearby. Rev Fred Elliott arrives to prepare to move household goods to Indianola. Mrs Pratt and daughter from Winfield stay with Jno Stewart. Minnie Wilson returns from the city for summer vacation. Mr and Mrs S Matthews of Burlington visit.

Morning Sun J. P. Nesbit Gon. Leonard College Springs Geo. Irwin Mediapolis C. M. Miller Mt.Pleasant Mary George Washington Hattie Bell T. Reynolds Luelle Fairfield Milas Zella Cavan Vinton Emma Hock Waterloo Harriett Motts West Branch Iavzie Fred Elliott Indianola Pratt Win Fluid Jno Stewart Minnie Wilson Ral Cliy 5. Matthews Burlington Chas

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