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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

4

Young Muzcatine Man Escapes Death After Auto Runover

A young man named Althats was struck by a large seven passenger automobile while crossing near his Wilton residence. He survived with concussion and multiple contusions after the vehicle passed over him before stopping. Doctors reported no serious complications expected if he recovers, and he remained unconscious only briefly.

West McFadden Wilton Althats R. M. Aaiod Arey

Cox Appointment Notified At Local Battery

Vasitain H. F RAing e of Batre C officially notified. The Adjutant General and Quartermaster Barnes Dr Edward J Thire wield artillery assigned sergeant-maif orders. Pending arrival, drills set for this evening as local battery prepares. Look to the view organization will be tken.

Vasitain H. F. Rainge Batre C Tren Nes Maines Barnes Edward J. . Thire Artil Jerr Alslouzh Leloral Wacnery Nestaiee

Bryan to Explain How He Would End War

Washington June 14. Secretary Bryan will issue a statement through friends outlining a plan to end the war. The message, to be issued Tuesday or Wednesday, will not address his cabinet resignation but the war’s causes and a proposed means to end it. He aims to set forth what he believes would stop the fighting and what led to the present conflict.

Bryan Washington L. C Tomer

Allies Defeated Is Turkish Claim on Dardenelles War

A Turkish statement claims Allied attacks near the Dardanelles were repelled with heavy losses during the night of December 14 1914. It asserts a successful bombardment by the Ottoman coast defense at Atlerion and notes high enemy casualties while emphasizing Turkish resilience in the straits action.

Lassucill Constantinaph Amsterdam London -Hive Amu Sojian Atlerion

Lynchers Riot Kills Two Wounds Five In South Carolina

In Wingsboro South Carolina a mob rioted after an attempted arrest. A white man named Eisenhein and a Black man named Lies Smith were killed. Five officers were wounded including Sheriff Hood who was reportedly fatally wounded. Looting and shootings followed as the mob clashed with state officers.

Wingsvoro S. C Eisenhein Lies Smith Sheriff Hood Sait Trem Smith

Thirty-Three Club Meeting Set for Friday at Geneva Club

The Third Club meeting is moved to Friday at the Geneva Golf and Country Club. Secretary 7. B. McNiel announced the session will include a paper read by Chas. Grade.

Tweedy 7. B. McNiel Geneva Golf and Country Club Ny Chas

For Rent Furnished Rooms Cheap for Gentlemen

Furnished rooms for rent aimed at men with bath and constant hot and cold water. Contact phone number 1288 for details and availability.

Greatest relief in history on mail service upheaval

Delivery of United States mail faced disruption as post office officials planned a major reorganization of street car routes for suburbia with one daily delivery until a new system is ready. Schools chief Ella Flagg Young vowed to keep schools open while transport issues for 7 060 teachers caused concern. Strikebreakers, lodging, and worker relocations surged as hotels provided beds for up to 11,000 people. Theaters warned of closures and the only Chicago club may delay baseball at the National League Park.

United States Post Ofice Ella Flags Young Coday Wollectric Lines Gail Baume Blesimreer Parke We Onttying

Aluminum Reception Program Announced for Students

An evening program titled Aluminum Reception is set for Thursday at 7, featuring graduate speakers Marguerite Hares Athorta rein feldex and Yatina Login. The event includes performances by Spinstars Momentinn and a two-part playlet by ALM Ae members.

Thabanaue Ats Margwerite Athorta Reinfeldex Yatina Panfilel Fih P.m Agdrers Mers. I Sfn Tousts Lyor Beland Alan Mater Trs P. Lerr Miss Laurentia W. F. Fayle

Prominent County Resident Dies at Home

Ses a well known Frent of Goshen township died at his home from complications of disease. He was sixty and survived by his wife and five children. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal church at Cedar Valley with burial in West Liberty.

Ses Goshen Township Iowa City Lamar Episcopal Church Cedi Valley Willian

Maccabees Conduct Memorial Services

The Ladies of the Maccabees held memorial services yesterday afternoon to honor departed members. The decorating committee included Mrs Garrie Schaefer Mrs Albine Piare and Mrs Frances McKean. Honored members listed are Mrs Emma Reppert Mrs Anna Sen Anna Rankin Mrs Levine Giesler Mrs Geraldine Reesink Mrs C B Will and Mrs Anag Kennedy.

Alatombees Garrie Schaefer Albine Piare Frances 3lcKean Emma Reppert Anna Sen Anna Rankin Levine Giesler Geraldine Reesink C. B. Will Anag Kennedy

Heavy rains push Mississippi River up again

General rains across the region raise water levels on the Mississippi River by about six inches at this point. Officials warn the rise may persist for eight hours or more, with the stage previously declining now reversing as floods threaten nearby areas.

Mississippi River

Lindsey Arrested After Wright Trial Shocks Court

Juvenile court Judge Ben Lindsey was arrested and released on own recognizance after being accused of contempt of court and perjury related to the trial of Mrs Birdie Wright for the murder of her husband, Neal Wright. The case sparked questions about protecting children’s confidences and juvenile court authority.

Beaver Cala Judess Ben Lindsey Ledli Wistrigh Rueh John Perry Thoal Wright Hush Young Wright Lindsey Didge Lindsey Joel Taiindsey Anneal Tor Dic Wright Neal Wr Tehl Wapallo Wes John Wright

Nesper Druggists Clinch 14-1 Victory at Weed Park

The Nesper Druggists defeated Mulberry Independents 14 to 1 at Weed Park, extending their winning streak to three games. Manna Roy Filasimmons leads the team and invites amateur teams of Lae city to challenge them at the Nesper Druggist Store on Wage Second Street.

Nesper Drive Company Mulberry Independente Weed Park Manna Roy Filasimmons Lae City Nesper Droge Second Street

Lange 70 Joins Governor on trip to San Francisco

Captain JH F Lange of Battery Wisgeo named to the governor’s staff for Jaws Day ceremony at Vandata exposition in San Pranvisco. Delegation leaves Des Moines at 3:20 AM Sunday by Rock Island route, then Denver, Osden, to San Francisco. Twelve officials to be funded by the state. Lange to lead Leip trip preparations.

JH. F. Lange Battery Wisgeo San Pranvisco Jiny B. Logan Des Moines Dee Mo Rock Sland Denver Osden Denver and Rio Grande San Francisco Southern Pacific Rovernor Danke

No Game Today After Rain Delays Schedule Change

Weather forced a pause as rain halted play. Managers planned to reschedule, with Tuesday’s game moved to Sunday.

Ie Pathfinders Exon

Darken Gray Hair Safe Restorer Advertisement

An ad promotes a hair color restorer claiming to darken gray hair and scalp with simple daily use. It promises softer, glossier, thicker hair and relief from dandruff and itching, with guaranteed results and out of town shipments via mail order.

Validity of liquor law decision remains unresolved

The Supreme Court continues to dispute the liquor law validity in a continued page 1 discussion. Other rulings include Virginia debt distribution, Missouri damages case against bank directors, and employer liability extending to interstate brakemen, with no ruling on the International Harvester Trust case yet.

Caminelliand & Jail West Virginia Supreme Court Virginia West Ammunt Missouri Federal Court John P. Hermann St. Louis Benj. Edwards George Lane Kawards National Bank of Commerce St. Louie Supreme Cort Prome International Harvester Trust Company

Suspended hurler sold to Manushers

Oxcar Houser, a suspended pitcher once tied to St. Joseph College, has been sold to the Manushers after under suspension for failure to report to the legals. Manager Boyle announced the deal with Net Wsan. the sale occurred Saturday night.

Oxcar Houser Boyle Clinton Net Wsan St. Joseph College

County land worth almost 33 million dollars

Muscatine County bears an average land value of 876 per acre with total land value near 33 million. The abstract of assessments notes county certification to the state while county officials report land and personal property figures. Farmland acreage totals and livestock values are cited alongside local tax figures and estate notes.

Muscatine County Cating County Schosmaker West Litberty Nichols

Dutch Wetzel 10 Joins Acker Club In Keokuk

Former slugger Butch Wetzel, dumped by Ned Egan, is set to join the Keokuk club. He arrived before noon and will meet the Indians in Cijutan. Since April he has managed Sedalia and played for the Missourians, with McMillan and Schwenk on Sedalia’s roster. Wetzel claims three doubles and a triple in a vent lane between the Pittsburgh Federals and Sedalia. Manager Borle hints Indians may drop left-handed batters as Wetzel joins a roster shuffle, with Baum or Harvey likely to go.

Butch” Wetzel Munky oulNelder Ned Egan Keokuk Vere Cijutan Indians Muscatine Wetzel Sedalia Schwenk Burlington Pittsburgh Federals Weixel Nuff Bearne New York Giants Jaso Borle Baum Harvey

Kool Dropped and New Hurler Signed In Central League

In a Muskies Indies game wrap, Straager Franke Hoyle of Hanlin announced the release of the Weve heels from Moline Throee-1 club and that Zegiester was sent home. Bavre said he secured pitcher Bixay from Terre Baure in the Central League, joining Indiana Clinton Fool’s term with the Indians was brief. The fiteier adds Watkins to the mix as the second move on the round IH i.

Muskies Straager Franke Hoyle Hanlin Spont Zegiester Lamas Bavre Bixay Terre Baure Indiana Clinton Fiteier Watkins

Rural Church as Community Builder Discussed by Solving Expert

H R Mekeen spoke at Chautauqua on the rural church as a community builder. He warned that 10,000 rural churches have closed in five years and urged 3,000 visionary preachers to revive small communities. The speaker blamed aging or limited vision among clergy for failures and called for enduring, wide evangelism in rural towns.

Ony H.R. Mekeen McKean Eniares Anh Manly Alantes Tura Moon

Free Use of Golf Grounds This Week at Geneva Club

Weather disrupted the Vapen house festivities at Geneva Golf and Country Club last week. Officials extend the courtesy for non members to use the grounds for another week. Visitors will receive utensils and instructions at no charge from professional golfer Meee.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Vith Advan Theiul Tensis Courts Meee

Leagues Urge Economic Play Amid Financial Strain

President M. and the Justice of the Ceu Len Association press clubs to practice economy for the rest of the season. No team may exceed allowed roster size and cannot release and re sign players after June 15. Suspended players will count toward roster limits like injured players, with catchers protected.

Justice Ceu- Len? Association Justine

Auto Strikes End of Brick Building in Ashton

An automobile owned by E R Chapman of Ashton Illinois driven by an onlooker struck the end of a brick building housing Kruger feed store at Muberry Avenue and Second Street yesterday afternoon. Part of the brick carpet and the auto were damaged. No one was injured.

PF. Chapman Ashton IIL Kruger Feed Muberry Avenue Second Street

Feet's Sake Buy Ventilated Sandals and Women's Shoes

Boston Shoe Shop in the Bank Building advertises ventilated sandals and many women’s low cut shoes at special closeout prices. Sizes 9 and up available, with repair services offered.

Boston An. Bank Bldg

Charming Home Wedding in Freers Home

Miss Mabel Freers wed Glen Pollock in a morning ceremony at Alt and Dr. Henry Freers home 407 East Fourth Street. Rev J W Graves officiated as guests watched beneath crepe paper bows and wedding bells. Bridesmaids and family joined in a breakfast reception lasting three hours before the couple sailed on the Quincy to St Paul.

Freers Alt Henry B. Breers East Fourth Street Mabel Preers Glen Paotrick Jennie Pollock Oak Street J. W. Graves Mendelssohn Mies Miltrer Freers Bourke Mrs. Potlock Quincey St. Paul Ok Street

Mrs Howe to Read Report at Convention Session

Mrs Howe president of the Col Hare Circle will read a report on the recent Ladies of the G A R convention held at Sioux City. The session Wednesday evening at 606 Hast Sixthetree promises interesting discussion and a large attendance. meeting starts promptly at a o clock.

Howe Colonel Hare A. Riemeke G. A. RR Sioux Cir

Anniversary toast for Scheefer couple marks tenth year

Mr and Mrs Edward Scheefer of 14 West Fourth Street celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary Saturday entertaining Flurtig Hore company and wives. Guests enjoyed music and refreshments, with gifts including a band game rocking chair.

Edward Scheefer Isast Flurtig Hore Company Masi Yanling

Interstate Commerce finds Iowa to Kansas City grain rates unlawful

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that class freight rates from Iowa to Kansas City are unreasonable and unlawful. The action cancels grain shipments by carload from Iowa points and rejects reparation to the Kansas City Board of Trade as it was not an immediate party affected by the rates.

Washington DD. C Interstate Commerce Commission Trady Iowa Kansas City Kansas City Board of Trade Board of Trade

Two youths drown near Mt Pleasant Iowa

Mt Pleasant Iowa June 14 Bery Faulkner and Joe Sehatiner both of Mt Pleasant were drowned in the Skunk river near here Sunday afternoon when their boat crane failed and overturned over a dam. Tom McMillin of Mt Pleasant survived. Faulkner’s body was recovered by searchers.

Casramia Mt. Pleasant Bery Faulkner Joe Sehatiner Skunk Here Craine Unas Tom McMillin Citt Faulkners Jody

Mrs Charles Jones Dies At Home In Muscatine

Mrs Gear Halfleigh Jones dies after a yearlong illness at her Oak Street residence in Muscatine. She married Charles C. Jones on October 14, 1904, and they had two daughters, Sarlace and Ruth. Survived by husband, two children, father, mother, sisters Hazel and Lilah, brother Kelso, and other relatives. Funeral at 2:30 tomorrow from Oak Street with Rev B R McCorxie and Rev C L Youngs officiating. burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Gear Halfleigh Jones Ler Tome Oak Street Pearl Halfleigh Muscatine Charles C. Jones Sarlace Ruth United Greykven Bannerate Clas Yaifleigh Hazel Lilah Haifleigh Kelso Haifleigh Steelor Norrow B. R. MetCorxie U. Bechurch Des Moines C.L. Youngs Greenwood Cemetery

Krys Baril Concert Draws Small Crowd Despite Showers

Krys Baril performed in Chavtaue ach this afternoon with intermittent rain failing to keep patrons away. Fans gathered despite the weather and plan to hear the band again this evening as part of the same concert.

Krys Baril

Keota News Briefs Include Services and Birth

Keota report notes extended trip for Gilbert party and attendance at Odd Wellons Decoration Day services led by Rev Dorreevi. Children’s Day observed with Methodist and Presbyterian programs, solos by Lelia Rood Minnie Lindaur Annie Lindaur Eva Page Lang Holmes and others. Gospel team meetings at Horner yielded encouragement. Josephine Keutman and AMWANGIA events mentioned. Birth announced: a nine pound son born Friday to Mr and Mrs aus Sebmerje.

Keota Junge Gilbert Keo Wellniah Ly Dorreevi Hera Samaz the Holy City Lelia Rood Minnie Lindaur Annie Lindaur Pisco Sadie Stewart Marianne Clark Blanche Brock Pythian Josephine Keutman Bright Erybody Amwangia Kaive Aturess Aus Sebmerje Greet Street

Old Recipe for Darkening Hair Promoted in Ad

A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to restore natural hair color and cover gray. It claims the mix is easy to use with a sponge or brush, fading gray strands by morning and making hair look darker, thicker, and glossier after a few applications. The seller is A. W. Morgan of 207 West Second Street.

Wyeth A. W. Moregan West Second Street

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