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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

8

Lodeman Too Heavy For Muscatine Lad

Charley Henderson refused to fight Lodeman after Lodeman failed to weigh in at 116 pounds, admitting 124 pounds. The crowd spurred Sinnett into action, and Lodeman won the clash. The item also lists league standings and upcoming games in a dense, public-sports style.

Lodeman Muscatine Charley Henderson South End Pittsburgh Flo Bart Charley Sinnett Henderson

Davenport Builder Dies At His Home

William Lupton a Davenport contractor died suddenly at his Davenport home shortly after a.m. hours. Paralysis is reported as the cause. He arose in good health after breakfast and collapsed before medical help arrived. He was eight years old and survived by three sons Laur- preserved in the text.

William Lupton Davenport Lupton Janes Mayes West Third Street Chester Richards Jaupton Laur

Fruits and Produce Listings at West Second Street

Readable listing notes fresh items including pineapples grapes figs and tomatoes at West Second Street with dates and leaflettuce implied in the market display.

Keota Day Notices and Community Happenings

Keota notes cover visits from Davenport residents and Uncle Sam Porter arriving from California. Four Keota delegates attend Highland Park summer school. Local graduations include Everett Hulse leading his electrical engineering class at Ames. Upcoming events include flag day at the Methodist church and a Children’s Day program with music. Community groups meet at Kate Glover’s and Hinsdill’s homes. The Presbyterian Sunday school plans a Children’s Day program with floral decorations and a sermon by Rev. Earl Fisher.

Keota Sammy Porter California Highland Park Macucaba Myrtle Nevtt No Arnold Grace Wilking F. M. Smack Martha Smock D. D. Crone Will Smock Oskaloosa Culture Club Kate Glover Siall Misa Clemons Mindull Hinsdill Methodist Church Emma Amelia Keeley Ll. R. Hinsdill Africa Malaysia Philippines Presbyterian Sunday School Earl ¥. Fisher

Wapello Sunday School Practices for Children Day

In Wapello the Presbyterian Sunday school prepares for children day exercises to be held next Sunday evening. The State examining committee is at the courthouse auditing accounts of officials. Local businessmen petition the board of supervisors to place gravel or crushed stone on the road east of the river bridge.

Presbyterian Court House Wapella Bof Pyard Igravel Ston Brids

Mulford Church Children’s Day Program Arranged

Mulford Congregational church Sunday school department issues a detailed Children’s Day program to be presented during the evening service next week. The lineup includes congregational songs, readings by Ruth Cook and Esther Bierman, Bible book references by Richard Faulhaber and Louis Hartman, several recitations, a duet by Misses Effie Henderson and Grace Schmulz, Paratus Choir songs, remarks by the pastor, and a benediction.

Mulford Congregational Church Ruth Cook Richard Faulhaber Louis Hartman Esther Bierman Weldon McDaniel Effie Henderson Grace Sehmulz Paratus Esther Streller Lone

Boost for Boys Band in North paper

A current copy of the American Musician praised the Stark Boy's band of the city. The article described the band's formation and rapid progress over recent months and noted the spring concert they gave. Mrs Willam Randleman returned from Des Moines after attending her brother’s graduation. Ida Appel of Grandview Avenue attended her graduation and wedding in Des Moines and left for Nichols on business. Rudolph Elfers returned from Chicago after handling business matters.

Louis Elfers Willam Randleman Grandview Avenue Des Moines Ida Appel Nichols Rudolph Elfers Evans Street Chicago

Chicken Thieves Target Muscatine Fowl In Spring Larcenies

A Muscatine report warns residents of rising chicken thefts as spring fowls approach market readiness. West Hill resident reports loss of forty fowls. Mrs Paul Geibel on Newell Avenue loses forty of the larger springs. no disturbance recorded at coops. Authorities caution owners to stay vigilant during weeks ahead as pilfering rates trend upward.

Paul Geibel Newell Avenue

City Council approves city hall bonds and tax ordinance

In a special session held June 11 1914 City Council presided by Mayor Kern adopted ordinances authorizing a 20000 city hall bonds issue and a continuing annual tax to pay principal and interest on 90000 five percent city hall bonds dated June 1 1914. All present aldermen voted aye with no nays and the session proceeded to adjournment.

Kern Alds Taylor Bowen Heerd Watson Sullivan Learkan Miller Ald Zeidter Key Ayes Alds Zeldier Lemkau Ald. Zeidler Carrig

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