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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

8

Children’s Day Observances in South Muscatine

Special Children’s Day programs were held last evening at Musserville and Mulfort Congregational churches with Sunday school musical numbers recitations and dialogues. Rev H K Butler delivered the memorial address for the local Odd Fellows lodge and Rebekah staff led the services at the Odd Fellows hall held jointly with the lodge.

South Muscatine Musserville Church Mulfort Congregation H. K. Butler Musserville M I. O. O. F. Lodge Odd Fellow Rebekah Memorial Odd Fellows

Organaphone Watched by Owners on Steamer Sidne y

The organaphone installed on the Streckfus line excursion steamer Sidney was tested yesterday with inventor OM Baker aboard. Steamboat officials report strong interest from large river and lake lines and may place orders if the instrument meets expectations. Local observers and steamboat operators nationwide are following the development closely. Mrs John Leamon leaves for New Hampshire street today.

Streckfus Line Sidney Baker United States Sidne Streck— Fus Line Tangley Company

Sisters Clara and Elle Schwartz Visit Cedar Rapids

The Misses Clara and Elle Schwartz, of 502 Evans Street, spent a weeks visit with her sister at Cedar Rapids and reviewed their home after several days with friends at Grand View.

Cedar Rapids Clara Elle Schwartz Evans Street Grandview

Wilton Visited by a Fatal Fire at Pool Hall

Wilton Iowa June 14 Fire discovered at 4 am Sunday in the rear of a pool hall and lunch room operated by A M Scull. The blaze caused over 3000 dollars in damage before control. Losses included Dr J Dwyer 1000 and A M Scull furnishings 2090. Origin unclear whether from Scull place or rear shed.

Clournal’s Wilton A. M. Scull Wilios J. Dwyer Pual Road George Holanauer A. M Poe C. C. Brown Scall Holzhauer Shos

Successful Robbery Staged at Lone Tree

Lone Tree June 14 A successful robbery was staged at Lone Tree when unknown parties entered the Gilbert restaurant by a rear window, opened the safe and secured about 320 in cash. A subscription paper circulated among city business men Sunday and about 40 was raised to secure bloodhounds from Waterloo to track the thief.

Journal Lone ‘Frea Lone ‘Tree Gilbert Waterloo

Federal boat numbers urged for identification nationwide

Washington June 44. Motor boat owners on the Mississippi and elsewhere would be required to carry federal numbers for identity in collisions or accidents under Bureau of Navigation bills. A national conference of power boat associations and trade spokesmen unanimously approved two measures: federal numbers for boats carrying passengers and federal licensing after operator fitness exams. The rules would apply generally, not only where four or more passengers ride.

Beread Washington Glississippi River Bureau of Navigation Department of Commerce Congress Senate Hagley Muscatine Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association Frst

Farwell to End Duties as Physical Director Tomorrow

Announcement states Farwell will conclude his duties as physical director at the Y M C A on Tuesday. His resignation takes effect July 1 after a two week vacation starting tomorrow. He plans to spend the vacation in Dubuque and may not return to a permanent residence immediately. He has received offers from other cities and is likely to accept soon. Clinton Willis will assume duties as physical director on July 1.

ER. Farwell Farwell Dubhuque Clinton Willis

Drunk Arrest Leads to Suspended Sentence for Char Tabbs

Charles Tabbs faced intoxication charges before Judge J C Caster and received a day suspended sentence along with costs. He was arrested last evening after a test. All brothers are summoned to the club rooms at 7 20 PM to march to the Opera House for the flag day exercises led by the Exalted Ruler.

Filtvrenaia Chas Tabbs Charles Fabbs Gwitty J.C. Caster Opera

Ainsworth Woman Dies After Short Illness

Mrs A M Marsh a well known Ainsworth resident died at home yesterday morning after a brief illness. Born February 16 1881 in Sangamon county Illinois she was adopted as a child and later married J A Marsh September 3 1891. Survived by six of nine children funeral set for 10 30 at Baptist church.

Journal Ainsworth A. Marsh Sirs. Marsh Sangamon County W. A. Athearn Washington Iowa J. A.marsh Wnion Paul Charles Samuel Marietta William Terry Baptist Church

Team Match Play Opens Wednesday With Baby Golf Listed

Historical note outlines Team Match Play starting Wednesday front page content. It lists numerous players and handicaps for men and baby golf teams, including Giesler, Smith, Throop, Meerdink, Bristol, Olsen, and many others, plus a large roster of baby golf team members with handicaps. The article preserves names, positions, and early安排 for both groups and notes rule parity with the men's contest.

F. F. Giesler C. W. Smith Fred Beach A. D.eeay D. Hy Fox F. Bishop A. Borger Wenry ‘Rack A Ghaudéin F. C. Bloch G. Vetter J. Bishop Il. Wenderson MG Thompson P. Loomis W. A. Hudler G. BR. Fitus F. H. Little Stella Ames Carl Barnard Vances Barry Marie Barry Glyde Beach Rita Berry C. J. Bishop Margaret Blackwell F. O.block Gertrude Block Margaret Hakes G. A. Heidel Arthur Hoffman Starnes Howe W. Huttig Geo. B. Jackson Mary Jarboe Vivian Johnson H. A. Juettner T. , Brannan J. B. Cramtin Rs. C. R. Musve Inda Masser Lucile Narvis Yre Nesper A- A. Petersen I Mra W. D. Randall Lee G. Richards Deyoe W. L. ‘Roach Frances Rosenbaum B.C. Ruby J. P N Anna Selman W. Smith G. Stel Elen G. Stocker Thompson C. Vi Wasserman Wells Elsie Will Trene Wands Gupt J. G. Giesler Frank Anson H. M. Bartlett Helen Barry Fred Bench Rena Bees C. B. Birch Ms ‘Blackwell Bernice Blache R. Bene Z. F. Devitt Dillaway Eona Henry Tack Glesster Bishop H. P. Lange BL. McCain Gertrude McNate Helen i Sterneman Gaithompson Mary Thompson F. B. Throop Gertrude Titus Louise van Patten Rosetta, Wagner Helen Weidling

Blue Sox Fall in Thirteenth in 6 5 Loss

In Bloomington Davenport edges Bloomington 6 to 5 in thirteen innings after heavy hitting from both sides. Gould and Ebarnes key the Bloomington effort while Davenport’s Rimington and teammates produce late runs. Rockford wins, Quiner slips past Dubuque, and Molise defeats Sherhan as mid-June baseball slate unfolds.

Floomintoh Bloomington Davenport Ree Davenport Rimington Ebarnes, Gould, Waelth Meyers Schlansker Needles Trotter Quiner Quinex Tank Dubuque Soles Rae GDF Thomas and Sullivan Trotter Boelze Tahini aQuiner Burnham Sad Sullivan, Tretler and Loelze

Standing of the clubs continued from page six

Boston and Cleveland led with 4, Philadelphia 73, Detroit 6, New York St Louis 4. Games today include Chicago at Washington, St Louis at New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, Waveland at Boston. Gertrude Wigim 12, Lucy Will 12, Mrs A D Winslow 12.

Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louie Chicago Washington St Louis Waveland Gertrude Wigim Lucy Will Mrs A. D. Winslow

Sports Scores and Schedule Fragments From St Louis Past Times

A garbled tally shows St Louis and Pittsburgh scores amid scattered city and college matchups. Other items mention Rockford Davenport Moline and Dubuque with partial records and an upcoming resale Saturday.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Sc Louis Pittstursh Burtala Newark Kansas City Chien Burala Mallimore Brooklyn

La Grange High Wins 14th Interscholastic Meet at U Chicago

La Grange High School of Chicago's 26 points lead the 14th annual interscholastic track meet at the University of Chicago. North Central and Le high tie for second with 20. Graham of University High sets a pole vault world interscholastic record at 12 feet 1 1 2 inches. Kasper of Shattuck and Borden tie the 880 yard record in 1 58. Johnson of Lewis and Clark posts 3 feet 4 1 2 inches in the broad jump.

Chicago la Grange High School Ch 6 University of Chicago North Central High School Graham University High School Kasper Jof Shattuck Minnesota Kasper Borden Johnson Lewis and Clark Spokane

Police Silent On Another Burglary At Mulberry Avenue

The third burglary in a week hit J H Kendig on Mulberry Avenue last evening. Jewelry valued about 50 dollars vanished from a vacant home while the family was away at the Chautauqua grounds. Entry was gained by lifting a screen in the dining room. The window was left ajar according to Mrs Kendig though the lock shows no sign of forced entry. Stolen items include a dozen silver spoons a necklace a lavaliere a stickpin a tortoise ring a bracelet set with three diamonds a gold watch with initials E D K and other pieces plus two dollars. No clue yet and police refuse to release information citing suppression of the theft news.

Tme J. H. Kendig Homer Mulberry Avenue Lue Chautauqua

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