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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

9

Local notices and shop ads mix in Wilton sale report

N Rosenberger sells Millage property in Wilton to Frank Noll this week. Advertisements tout Lyon and Healy piano at 175 dollars and Lawson piano at 198 dollars from Hirt and Fesler in Hershey Building. Schrecke's Delicatessen offers imported cheese sardines olives and sausages with fresh meat sales. Dr Horace L Husted provides general practice and eye nose and throat care at G A Bank Building with glasses fitting and phone 953.

N. Rosenberger Wilton Frank Noll Lyon and Healy Upright Piano Hirt & Fesler Piano Co Hershey Schrecke’s Delicatessen W. 2Nd St Horace L. Husted G.A. Bank

Lieutenant Russell to Head IST Cav at Iowa reunion

The First Iowa Cavalry association held its two day session at Maccabee hall with reports and officer elections. Lieutenant Russell was chosen president with F. Dunce as vice president and Comrade Garland as secretary and treasurer. The twelfth annual reunion also marked the regiment's fiftieth anniversary with short addresses recalling wartime scenes. A nominating committee from each company was named.

Iowa Cavalry Association Maccabee Hall Russell F. &. Dunce Garland J. B. Rabbitt Heberling Messrs. Akers, Heberling, Sackett, Williams, Boyd, Phelps, Jenkins and Bruce

Miss Hannah A Elfers Weds Carl Gunzenhauser at Lutheran Zions

At the Lutheran Zions church parsonage in Muscatine the wedding of Miss Hannah A. Elfers and Carl Peter Gunzenhauser was conducted by Rev. J Haefner. The ceremony took place at eleven o'clock with a simple, solemn rites.

Hannah A. Elfers C. Gunzenhauser Lutheran Zions Church Muscatine John B. Elfers Carl Peter Gunzenhauser J. G. Gunzenhauser J. Haefner

Local Nuptials and Jugend Verein Meeting Highlight City Life

The bride's brother George Elfers and groom's sister Miss Emma Gunzenhauser attended the wedding. Mr and Mrs Gunzenhauser depart for a honeymoon and will reside at 1100 East Second Street. Jugend Verein of Lutheran Zions church held a June meeting with Rev J Haefner recounting Vinsenbors' life and two new members welcomed.

George Elfers Emma Gunzenhauser Roach & Musser Company Gunzenhauser East East Second Street Jugend Verein Lutheran Zions Church J. Haefner Vinsenbors Piatism Harry Meyer Clara Weimann Lovina Schwartz Elizabeth Elfers Sophia Tobias Rose Wellmann Weed Park

Davenport Couple Wed at German Methodist Parsonage

The marriage of Mrs Louise Meinke and Joseph Neal, both of Davenport, was performed Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage of the German Methodist Episcopal church by Rev W C Schultze. They were unaccompanied and will reside in Davenport where the groom is employed.

Louise Meinke Davenport Joseph Neal German Methodist Episcopal Church W. C. Schultze

Miss Ethel Cross Hosts Batterson Stores Girls Porch Party

Miss Ethel Cross entertained seventeen Batterson Stores girls Tuesday evening at 214 Park Avenue. The porch party featured prettily decorated surroundings and informal socializing with refreshments served.

Ethel Cross Batterson Stores Park Avenue

Quiet City Nupitals in Meade Couple Wed at Home

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth E. Walker of this city to A. P. Louer of Meade Kansas was performed by Rev J C H Light at the Conway home corner of Cypress and Eleventh streets Tuesday at 8 30 PM. Only Mrs Garret Davis of Cedar Rapids attended.

Elizabeth E. Walker A. P. Louer Meade Kan J. C. H. Light United Brethren Conway Cypress and Eleventh Streets Garret Davis Cedar Rapids

Eight Youthful Robbers Caught in Downtown Burglaries

Chief of Police Hoffman announced eight youths aged eleven to fourteen have been arrested in a Downtown burglary spree. Those in custody include Eli Lewin Eddie Hahn Harvey Flood Julius Jones Hughes Deacon Walters Frank Long Dave Burcell and Glenn Bryant.

Hoffman Eli Lewin Eddie Hahn Harvey Flood Julius Jones Hughe Deacon”’) Walters Frank Long Dave Burcell Glenn Bryant

Bellevue Patient Escapes From Hospital

John Kindler, a patient at Bellevue hospital, escaped at about 6 AM in his night clothes and blankets, causing excitement downtown as hospital attendants pursued him. a city-wide search was launched.

John Kindler Bellevue Hospital

G A R Ladies Hold Twenty Second Annual Session in Muscatine

The G A R Ladies met for their twenty second annual business session at the First Congregational church in Muscatine. Welcome greetings and remarks highlighted the opening, with reports praising earlier work and pledges for renewed energy. Committees were named on greetings resolutions and officers reports as the day moved toward concluding business and memorial services.

Muscatine Grand Army of the Republic First Congregational Church George Noyes Rockwell Mendelssohn Quartet Choir Mesdames Julia Einhausen J. H. St. John Messrs G. W. Porter M. P. Goff Arthur S. Henderson Minnie Howe Colonel Hare Major John Grand Army of the Republic Veterans Mothers’ Club Aid Society M. E. Church Gilman Boston Sons of Veterans Mr. Boston Iowa Division Lew Dilly Davenport Patton Memorial University of Mason City Awkland Council of Administration Anna B. Weaver Emma Crapfel Ida Bingham Maude O’keefe Grace Reinsberger Pella Vena E. Barth Greene Anna _ B. Weaver Waterloo Mary Agard Dubuque Aurilla E. Sherman Des Moines

Trio of Marriage Ceremonies Held in One Session

Judge Jerry Carl presided over three consecutive weddings today. The first united Andrew J. Kempf of Roanoke with Emma E. Liebig of New Boston at 11 in the morning, followed by Earnest Murdock of Taylor Ridge and Miss Dick Morrow of Illinois City, and Ira Harrison of Keithsburg with Miss Anna Krohn.

Jerry Carl Andrew J. Kempf Roanoke Ill Emma E. Liebig New Boston Earnest Murdock Taylor Ridge Dick Morrow Illinois City Ira Harrison Keithsburg Anna Krohn

Patient Reappears at Hospital After Mysterious Departure

The individual was located and returned to the hospital within an hour. He stated he left the institution to obtain tobacco, explaining the motive for his surreptitious departure.

Sons of Veterans Plan 1000 Members

The Sons of Veterans met at the Knights of Pythias hall, with 9:30 AM session opening led by President L. J. Reed of Central City. Committees were appointed to visiting groups for the encampment, outlining the convention’s agenda and aims.

J. C. Norris Waterloo John E. Gilman Belle C. Harris Fred Bolton Sons of Veterans William G. Loftis Cedar Rapids J. Morgan Reimers Davenport H. C. Ring Marion Mr. Thompson Center Point L. A. Dilley Mr. Os Knights of Pythias L. J. Reed Central City

National Veterans Encampment Highlights and Plans

The report notes 14 000 prescriptions at the Home under Col Horton and a proposed raise in inmate monthly allowance from 15 to 16 dollars. Iowa cities bid for next year’s convention with Muscatine hosting this year and Keokuk also seeking the event. Evening programs include addresses by Pepper Dilley Berry Palmer Hepburn and Keeler with final campfire at the Grand Opera House.

Col. C. C. Horton Phil Schaller Sac City Soldiers Iowa Muscatine Grand Opera House I. S. Pepper Lewis A. Dilley Jennie I. Berry Col Dave Palmer W. P. Hepburn William Keeler

Cascarets Promote Gentle Bowel Help for Elders

A health note extols Cascarets as essential for elderly people whose bowels need regular activity. It argues aging slows muscles and urges daily use, comparing to glasses for weak eyes and advising a gentle natural tonic rather than harsh medicine. Each box costs ten cents.

Encampment Routine Opens With Long Iowa Turnout

The Grand Opera House hosted the encampment at 9:40 a m with B C Ward of Des Moines presiding The program included readings from department officers memorial reports greetings from Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R and Sons of Veterans and remarks by department leaders The day ended with parade plans and river excursions announced by Dr E H King Muscatine hosts praised by visiting veterans and a reception with buttermilk after the march

Grand Opera House The Sons of Veterans Cedar Rapids J. Morgan Reimers Davenport Dave Palmer Washington Eleanor J. Hawk Colfax Estelle HB Iowa Falls Addie Anangst Jean D. Tompkins Clear Lake Christine Romans Denison Eliza J. W. Tirrill Manchester Post Department R. W. Tirrill E. H. King Muscatine

Encampment Notes Highlight Veterans and Guests in Muscatine

Local encampment notes list veteran Henry A. Field Grinnell Iowa as a comrade of the wearers of the little bronze button and identify guests including Col D J Palmer who could not attend two places at once. W C Tompkins Clear Lake IA visits Muscatine for the first time in fifty four years while staying with M Collins. Tompkins is a member of the Twelfth United States Infantry Army of the Potomac now retired. He previously worked in the lumber business.

L. H. Fenton Indiana Battery W. W. Elliott McFarland Post No. 20 Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Eighth Iowa Cavalry Seymour W. A. Park Seventeenth West Virginia Infantry First Iowa Cavalry Association J. B. Rabbitt W. H. Garland Grand Army of the Republic Department Grace Reinsberger Bell C. Harris Emporia Kan Joliet Ill Jennie I. Berry Cedar Rapids Henry A. Field Grinnell Iowa Field Nebraska Minnesota Col D. J. Palmer Washington Associated iPress Governor Carroll New Fairfield Jaques Col. Palmer Raynor Charles Henderson Wilton L. R. Henderson West Fourth Street N. C. Pitts Donald Frank Perensky A. M. Thompson Margaret Henning East Fifth Street J. B. Vanatta Burg Dubuque W. C. Tompkins Clear Lake Kr. Tompkins Twelfth United States Infantry Army of the Potomac M. Collins

Veterans Attend Encampment Parade In Muscatine

C G Jack of Chicago first corporal in the 69th Illinois arrives to attend the encampment and stays with daughter Mrs E J Goddard. R B Alexander of Grinnell, in the Thirtieth Illinois, visits with in laws Mr and Mrs Frank McKibben. A vast veteran turnout forms a grand parade scene in Muscatine.

C. G. Jack Chicago 69Th Ilinois Volunteer Infantry E. J. Goddard Jack Journal Muscatine R. B. Alexander Grinnell Thirtieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry Gordon Granger Frank McKibben Sycamore Street Sons of Veterans

Cedar Rapids police arrest two men on assault and wire abandonment

Ernst Root was arrested today charged with assault and battery by his brother in law. A Cedar Rapids officer arrested Lawrence Lamb yesterday on the charge of wire abandonment. Lamb was taken to answer the charge in Cedar Rapids.

Ernst Root Cedar Rapids Lawrence Lamb Lamb

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Selz Beauty Moore & Meerdink Selz Royal Blue Store Co. T. Gremmel Bowman's Lawson Hirt and Fesler Piano Co Shreke Lieut IST J. Reward W. Jour Bellevue G.A. R Carl Sons OF Veterans Plan Boone Clinton Mason City Keokuk Thompson Bros. CO Chas. H. Smith Aurora L. B. Raymond Hampton D. R. Weaver J. W Wisner Montezuma Second Iowa Cavalry C. C. Horton Shelby Norman Iowa Avenue Third Street Police News Ruthenberg Clothing Co
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