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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
8
A sixteen year old Missouri bride to be faced a county clerk demand for official parental consent before a marriage license. The groom showed a note supposedly from the couple's parents, but without legal attestation, the clerk refused the license, forcing a retreat and postponement of wedding plans.
The Pleasant Prairie and Patterson school pupils with parents and teachers held an all day picnic at Patterson school. A noon dinner for over three hundred followed by a program including a string quartet and numerous recitations and songs by students such as Walter Thompson Blanche Teitsch Edward Grimm and Isabella Batchelor. The event featured readings dances and short plays culminating with songs and a final performance of The Butterflies and America.
Udine reports Italian troops repelled an Austrian expedition of about 7000 men in three columns near Montenero on the Isonzo. Mountain guns seized from Tarvis aided the attack. Italians, hidden until start, opened fire and forced a retreat with heavy Austrian losses.
Mrs L L Seymour entertained the Friday After noon Card club yesterday at her Fine street residence with all members present. Gardens provided decorations and the afternoon focused on card playing. The next meeting is set for two weeks hence in June with a hostess to be decided.
Sunday at 10:00 AM the First Baptist Church hosts Children’s Day services featuring a lengthy program. Participants include students from the Sunday school, with readings, recitations, solos, duets, and an orchestra. Several named performers and pieces are listed as part of the program.
Johnston City Illinois June 22 a vigilance committee formed to curb mining camp tensions between foreign colony miners and native citizens. Sheriff Harris and Mayor Barlow inspected pool rooms and liquor outlets and issued warnings after a blaze at White Ash. An ambush wounded a railroad guard and the officer shot near Lover.
Judge William Theophilus orders that Lucy Kirchner case be tried on its merits June 22 in the district court. Kirchner, granted a divorce, questions support for children living with her at Nichols. Denials by J S Blackwell involve debts to Brown Roberts Hardware and Southern Belting on alleged promissory notes.
Children’s Day program at the German Church on Sunday at 10 includes organ prelude, songs, scripture, cantata, and remarks by Superintendent and Rev. L E Kettlekamp. Prominent children listed for the cantata span multiple spellings and names such as Wilma Abit Esther Kettelkamp Harriet Bothe Alvena Koenig Melvin Dierks and Edna Eisner among others.
The Colorado River breached a levee in Lower California near Calexico washing out 3400 feet of embankment. Appeals for aid have been sent to California Development Company representatives as flood relief efforts begin.
M. F. Cronin former secretary to Congressman Henry Vollmer of Davenport announces he will graduate from Georgetown University College of Law in Washington D C on Tuesday June 15 and plans to return home during the first week in July.
Dedicatory services begin tomorrow with Rev. T. H. McMicheal president of Monmouth College delivering the dedicatory sermon. He will speak at a men’s meeting and again at evening services, followed by a fellowship program Monday with interchurch speakers. The week includes a fraternal service with Keokuk Presbytery and nightly themes through Sabbath communion.
A 19 year old German spy, Louisa Marksvelt, admitted her identity to police in Toronto after arrest May 26. She refused to name confederates and was remanded for a week as authorities plan further action. Born in Alsace and fluent in several European languages, she housed at Niagara Falls Ontario aiding German reservists to cross into Buffalo from Buffalo.
The Rev. George R. Mendenhall, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, has been awarded a bachelor of divinity degree. The decision was announced by Rev. M. F. Troxell, secretary of Midland college trustees, who said the board met Wednesday and approved the degree for the local clergyman. Mr. Mendenhall is a Midland College graduate.
Dr E B Fulliam Sr returns from an auto tour to the Panama exposition. He left five weeks ago and traveled mostly by road, noting good conditions until Montane where he paused to travel by train. Mrs Fulliam accompanied him on the trip.
A 7:30 Sunday evening service at Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church replaces the regular service for Children’s Day. The program features songs, recitations, drills, and an address by Rev. A. H. Barker, with participants including Bernice Morgan, Eva Barton, Lydia Newman, Grace Shepard, Nettie Barton, Elmina Brase, Laura Hoffman, Leona George, Laura Belle Elliot, and others from Mrs. Duncan’s and Miss Rame’s classes. A collection and benediction close the event.
The Julia C a large stern wheel boat owned by A G Bre dogaat and Alex Grossheim of Abis tity was sold yesterday to N J Decker of Blanchard Island. The craft will be remodelled for a northern cruise this summer and southern waters touring next winter.
The case of A. C. Cox of Minois charged with assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm against H. B. Pomeroy was postponed from this morning to Tuesday June 14 at 10 o clock. Information filed in Judge J C Caster's court, venue change to Judge J A Rowans court, Cox sought postponement after the altercation with a knife in an argument over a week ago.
Chicago June 12. Confere nces between Mayor Thompson and W D Mahon head of the Amal Association of Street and Electrical Railroad employees began to avert a strike involving 14 500 street car workers. Mahon would oppose arbitration without a substantial wage increase. Traction officials indicated willingness to arbitrate and a second meeting was arranged.
Chautauqua patrons enjoyed Ar inny Rachel’s reading of Isren Zankwill’s The Melting Pot inspiring patriotism through dramatic power. A Japanese scholar Minakuchi spoke on the forward movement, while Tan J Beauchamp promised a humorous lecture Taking the Funny Side. University girls offered a concert, with an Orphean Musical Club program and talks by Murdock and Watson. Admission 50 cents.
Muscatine City Friends Church located at the corner of Sycamore and Pituh streets. Pastor Fred Lewis Ayant. Sunday school at 9:20, morning worship, Christian Endeavor at 1:63, evening service at 7. Midweek prayer and praise Thursday at 7 followed by monthly business meeting. South Muscatine Friends Church at Benham Avenue and Wisconsin Street. Children’s Day observed by Sunday school and conjunction of two services. Rev Olive A Ryan to preach a children's sermon for all ages. Parents invited.
Miss Marpie Belter arrived yesterday to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Carl Belter of Chicago also arrived yesterday to spend weeks with her son Herman Belter at 914 Lucas Street. Mrs C Gray of Chicago arrived to visit friends for a few days.
Heavy rains flood streets and cellars while farmers fear weed growth will ruin the corn crop if a dry period does not arrive. County Agent J. W. Merrill warns of irreparable damage to the harvest. Local churches list services and events for mid June with German and English offerings and parish activities.
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