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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1914

Page

5

Announce Program of Pupils Recital at First Presbyterian

Miss Salila B. Williams presents pupils in a June 16 recital at First Presbyterian Church. The program features pieces by Verdi, Panora Portia Edwardy, Whisco, Krug, Rinkle, Staub, Bohm, Dvorak, Pachor, and selections by Mrs Elizabeth Lilly MekKee and others. Performers include Varna Rice May Whipple Esther Schreur, Florence Russe, Martha Flotow, and Verna Rice with Reading.

Salila B. Wiliams First Presbyterian Church Offerea Verdi Varna Rice May Whipple Metcalf Bird Panora Portia Edwardy Walte Claribell Empress Henrietta Waltz Ded Pese Gertrude Oleson Rinkle Whisco Esther Schreuars Mocking Bird Varis Goller Martha Flotow Wy Krug Florence Russe Duct Streabbog Florence Jon Russel Elizabeth Lilly Mekea Keesling Andres Verna Rice Bohm Lous Hols Victor Staub May Whipple Dvorak Brown Pachor Agnes Conner Geice Bes Henry Bishop

Tannhauser Match Wagner Two Planos

Verna Rice and May Whipple are named in a brief notice about a Tannhauser match. The fragment lists participants and locations, indicating a local event with Wagner and two plans or plans divisions.

Tannhauser Wagner Verna Rice May Whipple

Melon Spraying Experiments Near Conesville

In Conesville area melon crops face insect and disease threats. Iowa State College Prof C L Fitch and Tobacco Products Co representative Prof Taylor conduct spraying trials. Results awaited amid crop danger and farmer concern.

Conesville C. L. Fitch Iowa State College Taylor Tobacco Products Company

State Serum Aids Hog Farms In Muscatine County

Eighty six head of hogs on the F. Steen farm near West Liberty were treated with state serum and reportedly none became sick. The state serum is also used today on the Irs Lee and the Furlong farms in Seventy six township, per Muscatine county crop improvement association reports.

Muscatine County

Police Chiefs Meet In Grand Rapids Convention

Members of the international police chiefs association from across the United States and Canada are arriving in Grand Rapids for the annual convention. The first business session is scheduled for tomorrow as the gathering opens in Michigan.

International Association Grand Rapids vAasociated Mich International Police Chief's Association United States Canada Guy

Glick Named Platform Superintendent for Midland Bureau

Muscatine friends learn George Gordon Glick has accepted the platform superintendent role with Midland Bureau and will lecture weekly. A University of Iowa Liberal Arts graduate, his national recognition as a speaker has sparked local pride and expectations he will become a leading Chautauqua lecturer.

Muscatine George Gordon Glick Sthior State University of Iowa Midland, Chautauqua Bureau Glick Midland Bureau Chautauquas Liberal ‘Arte of Iowa

Socialist mayoral candidate Charleen Schick missing in Des Moines

Des Moines Iowa June 15 Charleen H Schick socialist candidate for mayor in the spring election is missing from his Des Moines home. He went to St Louis two weeks ago on a business trip and later wrote his tally that the project fell through and he was riding the river with two men to examine another proposition. Since then no word. Family and friends fear accident or foul play. Clyde Schick son searched St Louis for his father with no findings. An Excursion to Iowa City Friday June 16 advertises a Muscatine Elks day trip by train at 7 am returning 11 30 pm.

Des Moines Charleen H. Schick Seayor St. Louis St. Lourg Honad Clyde Schick Mr. Schick

West Liberty Woman Dies After Operation at Iowa City

Mrs. Mars A. Sanders of West Liberty died yesterday morning at the University Hospital Iowa City following surgery. Surviving: husband Blas A. Sanders and four children Lena Klump Etta Sanders Marlon Sanders and Linnie Hoover. Born Cedar county sixty five years ago. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from the Christian Church led by Rev. C V Allison.

Associated Press West Liberty Mars A. Sanders University Hospital Iowa City Sandera Blas A. Sanders Lena Klump Etta Sanders Marlon Sanders California Linnie Hoover Mintour Iowa Sanders Cedar County C. V. Allison

Thompson Declared Winner After Des Moines Recount

In the Burlington primary, State Senator Lamonte Cowles lost the Republican recount in Des Moines County. Frank E. Thompson was shown to win by eight votes after the final tally.

Thompson Des Moines Burlington Lamonte Cowles Frank E. Thompson

Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clarence Kiaffenbach

Local notice lists the birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Kiaffenbach of Weet Eighth Street. The ad also promotes J A G Bestanlehner’s new business at 110 West 2nd Street and an excursion to Town City on Friday June 14 with departure times noted. It mentions sealed proposals for a Mississippi River motor boat project and invites Muscatine Elks to a day at the fishery stations with details to Director U S Biological Station Fairport Iowa.

Clarence Kiaffenbach J. A. G. Bestanlehner Drugeist West 2Nd Street Mississippi River Tinharies Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Gee Fairport Iowa

DANGER SIGNS FOR GREAT WHITE WAY PICNIC PLANS

The Muscatine Automobile Club will place 150 danger signs along county roads to reduce touring hazards, especially near railroad crossings, with county board approval for sign placement and erection. President Narvis announces plans for a Great White Way picnic in Muscatine this fall, with more committee members to be added and entertainment details to be arranged.

Narvis Muscatine Automobile Club Muscatine Muscatine County Auto Club Today

Horticulture Society Holds Year End Meeting at Mrs Fenstemaker’s

The West Liberty Horticulture Society held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Ben Fenstemaker’s home on Saturday afternoon. Prizes were awarded in a guessing contest, with Mrs. Mellok first and Mrs. Chet Phillips second. Officers for the coming year were elected, committees named, and a picnic supper followed. Local visitors and community news from Muscatine and nearby towns were reported, including health updates and social arrangements.

West Liberty Ben Fenstemaker Trey Dora Wagner Amanda Mitchell Emma Stevens Esther Ellison Mary Ditmars Addie, Regnier Dora Waxner Elizabeth Jones Lillian Whitacre Co. Ward Ruth Watters Carria Webb Nina Mel Ick Sadie Fonstemaker R. J. Wiley A. L. Richards Muscatine Theodore Jones Atalisis Stucker

Local Social Roundup Includes Visitors From Iowa and Kansas

Numerous names appear among visiting relatives and friends as local residents host and travel. Emma Marquardt and Gretchen from La Junta arrive for an extended visit. Miss Persis Sheldon from Iowa City, and Floyd Knause with Allison Sarver join local gatherings. Others plan brief trips to Cardon, Valley Junction, Western town, and Nebraska. several depart for Rochester, Manchester, Oelwiet, and Wellman. a church group schedules a cream social on Tuesday evening. extended journeys include California, Oregon, Washington with Broken Bow noted on return.

Alenz Emma Marquardt Gretchen la Junta Colorado C. M. Beach I. J. Boldt Mrr BE. C. Hayes Eugene Cutford Cardon Valley Junction Persis Sheldon Iowa City Orion Ben Win Manchester Iowa Gratt Beulah Elliott Henry Melick Wellman Howard Simpson Brooklyn A. Irwin Oelweth Faribault Minn Ollie W. Morris Venetta Lewis Boulder Cole Salt Lake City Utah Near Sherman Watson Alvany Christian Endeavor Christian Church Robert Wagner Mary Ray Hazlett Letts Carrie Brooke Devol ' Richards Sarah, Morris Mins Sarah Ihia California Oregon Washington Broken, Bow

Local Attorneys Plan Attendance At County and State Meet

Muscatine County Bar Association members weigh travel to a state bar meeting in Burlington while County Attorney Thompson may speak at the county attorney convention. Attendees include F L Billmeist and A G Bestenlebner with additional noted participants.

Thompson Muscatine

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Kirschbawn Kirschbaum Ruthenberg Clothing Co Verna Rios Reading Elizabeth Lilly MekKee Mountain Stream Smith R. G. Mathis Conesville Farms George Gordon Gick Wit Midland Elks Cowles Towa City Town City Muscatine Elks Muscatine Auto. Club Great White Way Misaes Roxie Brown Marxwerite Speight Francis M. Dowlin BE. Ady Echoe Ingersoll Patterson the American Tobacco Company Jie Pores Hams Dat . Pt ATL Panama East Falon Bates Street Walla Lowe Brothers Thompson’s Hardware
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