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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

8

Polo Opening Draws Thousands at Meadow Brook Club

Thousands of society folk and sportsmen crowded Meadow Brook Club Westbury L I for the opening international polo series. England led by Captain Cheape faced the Americans as Rene LaMontagne made his first international appearance.

tAs Meadow Brook Club Westbury L. J Sui Cnsual Meadow Brok Club Cheape Sis Rene LaMontagne Harry Payne Whitney Lac ‘Montagne Tle Criends England Tomkinyon L. Ste. Cheape Wy Barratts

Peachey Plum Arrested For Disturbing The Peace

Teathey Plum, a South Mascatine resident, was arrested early today by local police amid reports of vagrant activity in the area. He spent the day in the bummery and was slated to appear before Judge Costar later this afternoon on a charge of disturbing the peace.

Teathey Plum South Mascatine Peachey Costar

Rene Vivant Forms Cabinet In Paris Informing Poincare

Paris June 13 Rene Vivant told President Poincare he had formed a cabinet and named ministers. The move marks a new Italian style of government reorganization and signals a significant shift in French politics tonight.

Vrenel

Truck Chauffeur Injured In Crane Incident

Louis Hintermeister, driver for Standard Grocery, was badly injured when a car crank struck his right arm during cranking. He was knocked unconscious and carried into the store where medical aid was given.

Louis Hintermeister Standard Grocery Company

Salvation Army Parade Through London Draws Crowds

London June 13 The Salvation Army relocates to the world congress marching to Hyde Park for a grand demonstration. The large American contingent led by Miss Eva Booth on horseback is warmly welcomed as delegates from native tribes wear their national dress.

Associated Trogs Tria London Relocates World Congress Salvator Army Small Sons Codny Hyde Park Eva Booth

Decrease Shown In Bank Reserves

New York June 13 The statement of actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows they sold 42 571 200 in excess of legal requirements. This is a decrease of 8 018 700 from last week.

New York

Lowland Farmers Rush Hay Cutting

Davenport Iowa June 13 The Mississippi River rose three inches last night boosting lowland hay cutting as farmers race against weather. A forecast of stages near 12.5 feet at Muscatine and Clinton and 11.36 feet at Davenport spurs urgent carting ahead of expected rain from northern storms arriving late next week.

Fourways Special Service Davenport Mississippi Muscatine Clinton

Ainsworth Local Arrivals and Visits June Update

Ainsworth Nebraska residents report arrivals and weekend visits from Burlington Chicago Central City and Washington. Mr and Mrs James Tratter arrived from Burlington for the day. John Adams returned from Chicago with stock for his own feeding operation. W W Moore visited for the weekend at his home. George and Mable Sands visit grandparents J Sands in Central City. Mariotta Marsh returns home from Pelham to attend college. Mr and Mrs R Q Lynn spent Wednesday at the M L. Mrs Walker visited in Washington. Mrs I A Marsh spent Wednesday in Washington. Otto Strain returned home from Cotiwell Bluffs Wednesday evening.

Asther Gleele Adame Chicago W.W. Moore Cane George Mable Sands Central City Mer R. QC Lynn M. L We Ar Walker C, Washington I. A. Marsh Washington Otto Strain Cotiwell Bluffs

Gobble Will Presented In District Court

The late J. M. Gobble's last will was opened and read in district court. It leaves one third to his wife, one third to his son Pred, and one third to Halen K. Gobble and Margaret Gobble, daughters of Amalia Schmidt Gobble. Maggie Gobble named trustee for minors. Fred Gobble and Maggie Gobble named executors. Hearing date set for July 4. Also: decree quieting title in Fred Lehms vs John File et al. and security for costs in Devoy and Kuln Gonl v Coxe Co., H. W. Huttig cases. bond fixed at 200.

J. M. Gobbie Pred Halen K. Gobble Margaret & Gobble Amalia Schmidt-Gobble Edwin Gobble Maggie Gobble J. &. Blackwell 8. B. ‘Fleming Vo. H. W. Huttig Imotion For Security Coats Horan

Plaster Falls From Muscatine City Hall During Rain

Heavy rainfall caused a section of plaster to fall from the Muscatine city hall ceiling at about 3 39 PM. Water leaks and a collapsing roof created danger as a large fragment tumbled to the car below, alarming occupants and highlighting structural deterioration.

Muscatine

Johnnies Return Home After Grandparents Visit

Stockton date June 13 notes Johnnies returning to Blue Grass after several days with grandparents Mr and Mrs Dé Ott Viola Bohnsack will spend days with grandparents Mr and Mrs J R B Gooper Mrs E Moeller shopped in Davenport Wednesday Mr and Mrs I Seblupkoh and family Mr and Mrs G Anderson and daughterHdna Moeller Arnold Jost and Henry Lange attended Walcott birdshoot Saturday Mrs E U Dunkle and Mrs Belle Bohinsack attended the Center Grove school picnic Friday Verna Moeller is confined at home with inflammatory rheumatism Henry Bohnsack spent Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago Ralph Steltcher Harry Drnssal Clarenca Knaack Harry Bohnsack

Stockton Johnnies Blue Grass Dé, Ott Viola Bohnsack Wham Ale J. RB. Gooper E. Moeller Davonport I. Seblupkoh Ms. G. Anderson Hdna Moeller Arnold Jost Henry Lange Walcott E. U. Dunkle Belle Bohinsack Center Grove Verna Moeller Henry Bohnsack Chicago Ralph Steltcher Harry Drnssal Clarenca Knaack Harry Bohnsack

Bird shooting attendance noted at Sunbury and Plain View

Henry Lange and family attended a bird shooting at Sunbury on Sunday. Mrs C Langs and Mrs Borghal spent Saturday afternoon at Watcott. Herman Lange is spending vacation near Durant with his brother. Viola Hazel Bohnsack Amanda Moore Mrs FE Burmeister son Forrest Henry Lange and Harry Bohnsack attended the king shooting on Plain View Sunday.

Henry Lange Chrie Anderson Little Daughter Sunbury C. Langs Borghal Watcott Herman Lange Durant Viola Hazel Bohnsack Amanda Moore Mra Burmeister Son Forrest Henry Longe Harry Bohnsack King Plain View

Delegates Return From Mt Pleasant A M E Conference

Local delegates Rev. D. W. Brown Mrs Bella Doyle and Abraham Seabrook from the local A M E church and Mrs Davig from the Sunday school department have returned home after attending the district conference and Sunday school convention of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Mt Pleasant. Social Friday Evening saw stewardesses hold an ice cream social at the church for the benefit of the orator Rev D Wy Brown.

D. WW. Brown Mra. Bella Doyle Abraham Seabrook A. M. T. Church Mra. Davig Mt. Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church A. M D. Wy Brawn

Notable visits stretch through Conesville week

Conesville residents report a busy schedule with relatives visiting from Chester and Columbus City. Mrs Levi Bullis and children Grant Ruth and Chester travel to Chester Iowa for a two week stay with her parents. Also noted are medical events and travel to Iowa City for an appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital.

Conesville Dalay Levi Bullis Grant Ruth Chester Iowa T. J. Wehr D. H. Meredith TH. Mnglish J. F. Coffin John Iowa City Mercy Hospital Georgian Heald Hhanallan Columbus City Cecyle Bullis Nichols Lyle Tay Swing Muscatine Bellevue Hospital D. Poster Fern Harold Carl Town Columbus Junction Fonse Elizabeth Catherine Denver F. B. Gay Grace Rev Ciyureh West Liberty Wate Fouss C. McKee Davenport L. M. Ceell A. W. Jones Collie Ceel Hedrick Cheater Charlie Helen Jala Cecil Mattia Jean Sedar Falls

Local News and Lodge Notes From Muscatine

Miss Kate Pentzer of West Third Street leaves for an extended visit in Chicago. Mrs W L Copa and Mrs W EB Ashton depart for Colfax for a short visit. Muscatine Hive No 18 L O T M meets at Maccabee Hall on June 16 at 7:30 p m with initiation and social hour. William Christian arrives from Allayan Michigan for an extended stay with his mother Lawson at 1203 Kane Street.

Kate Pentzer West Thirdstraat Chicago Muscatine Hive Maccabee Hall Tronddy William Christian Allayan, Mce The

Rain of Benefit Washes Through Muscatine County

Muscatine county receives a heavy rainfall described as a million dollar rain that ends a severe drought threat. The soaking rain, measured at 1.28 inches on June 5, boosts berry and truck crops and provides moisture for days. A large excursion to Davenport and Rock Island is planned for Thursday, June 18, with ticket prices 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.

Muscatine County Soaker Tily Water Works Davenport Rock Island

Dog Bites Man. Police Plan Execute Dog

Stock Police Faulhaber arrested a dog owned by Mrs. Mary Erlson of Lucas Street after it bit Conrad Rahm and injured him. The animal was brought to the police station yesterday afternoon and will be executed under orders.

Stock Police Faulhaber Animal Wil Mary Erlson Lucas Street Conrad Rahm

Real estate transfers listed for Muscatine and Wilton areas

Transcriptions show numerous property transfers from Barnes, Chester S., Fryer Samuel, Eis Catharine, Hoeftlin Nathan, Russell T. P., O'Brien J. D. Fulham, Nester Andy J., Muscatine Improvement Co., Hahn Edward B., Groth Fred W., and others to multiple buyers including Geo. Conklin, Wm. Meyer, Harry Glatstein, Henry J. Roenig, John C. Frenzel, Alfhild B. Bieuer, Edward M. Henle, Titus Loan & Investment Co., Alfred Schruers, J. Coster, Barney Urdangen, George W. Wagner, and Mary Burgess, with varied lot numbers and sums ranging from $1.00 to $7,500.00 in dates and parcels across Muscatine and Butterfield Wilton additions.

Titus Loan & [Avestment Company Tows ‘Avenue Barnes Byron Et Ux Geo. Conklin Oak Park West Liberty Chester S Gonklin Fryer Samuel N. Dracker Muscatine Eis Catharine Hisband Et al Wm. Meyer N. W Hoeftlin Nathan W. Cy Hoettlin Russell T. P Iknouse Butterfield Wilton O'Brien Join J. D. Fulham Harry Glatstein Nester Andy Jy Ux Lock Blaidemore Groth Fred W Muscatine Improvement and Mitg, Co Park Place Trustees of Muscatine Co Urdangen Alfhild B. Bieuer S. W Sea N. B. Hof G. B Ne.y Seo Louisa Co Abbott John H Edward M. Henle Freeman Henle Edward M Titus Loan & Investment Company Treeman Bishop Alfred Schruers Albert H. Freers Eta Urdangen J. ©. Coster Coster J. C Barney Urdangen Wagner George W D. J. Karns James Sarah Husband Mary Burgess N. W. Cor Smalley's KB. i

Land Transactions and Oddities From August Issue

A jumble of land deeds notes Lat 20 Sec 35 77 82 W to J W Hintermeister and Wintermeister parcels in townships 76 74 ranges 2 W, with $1.00 consideration. Also travel ad for Baptist excursion to Davenport June 18 on boat Ye National Costumes where old Welsh outfits and antique dress discussed. A collection of anecdotes on fishing, fog oil, bread in Germany, jokes, and quotes on art, justice, and life.

Hintermeister Maggie Husband J. W. Hintermeister Wintermeister John Jacob J. W. Wintermeister Ste. 4 See

Local Society Notices From Masoric and Related Lodges

Society cards from Masoric Iowa list Regular meetings for Lodge No. 2 AF and AM on the first Tuesday evening, with secretary Jonson. Washington Chapter No. 4 RA M holds stated convocation on the second Friday monthly, secretary Johnson. Webb Cowell of Royal and Select Masters, stated assembly on second Friday at 128 Sound St Louis Block. DeMolay Commandery No. 1 K T regular conclave on the third Wednesday. Bloomington Council North F A A meets first Friday at Red Man Hall with president Fygarell and secretary George Scholten. members in good standing invited.

Iowa Art AL MS Blemwke Jy Jonson Washington RAM Mo Johnson Webb Cowell Royal and Select Maetere Sound St Louis Block John Kon Demolay Featerwal Aid ‘Sociation Bloomington Council North Red Man Hell West Second Street Fygarell George Scholten MB. x Bend City Matern Gape “Brotherhood of America Maccabee Hall Town Jave

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