Dairymen Hold Annual Picnic at West Liberty
The West Branch Cow association hosted its annual tour with Jersey judging at the L. A. Witness farm starting 9:30 a.m. more than 70 attended. Officers and directors were reelected: President Frank Carson, Iowa City. Secretary-Treasurer W. A. Cameron, Downey. Directors Alex Young, North Liberty. L. A. Whitacre. E. R. Richards, West Liberty. Winners in contests included Robert Carson, Iowa City. Mrs. C. C. Erb, West Liberty. Mrs. O. W. Cope, West Branch. Talks on soy beans and dairy profitability followed, with emphasis on feeding and herd management. noon ice cream and chocolate milk served by local dairies.
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West Liberty
West Branch
L. A
Witness Farm
Frank Carson
Iowa City
W. A. Cameron
Downey
Alex Young
North Liberty
L. A. Whitacre
E. R. Richards
Robert Carson
West Liberty Co-operative Creamery
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ed Carson
C. C. Erb
Muscatine Journal
O. W. Cope
Morris Department Store
Freda Geertz
QO. W. Cope
Robert Neighbor
L. C. Rummells
Robert Geertz
Carl Erb
Victor Rhewolt
Ivan Gates
J. J. Swaner
Emmett Gardner
Cedar County
Carl Geertz
Carlisle Erb
Mr. Erb
China
Japan
Mr. Larson
Edward Watson
Earl N. Shultz
Earl N. Shultz, Extension Gertmert of Iowa State College
Shultz
Hazel Geertz
Swaner Farms Dairy
Sidwell’s
Oscar T. Straud
Death of G A R national commander in Pittsburgh hotel
Captain William P. Wright national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic was found dead in his hotel bed in Pittsburgh at age 88. He had been in town for the Pennsylvania department encampment and addressed a meeting of the G A R.
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Pittsburgh
William P. Wright
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsytent
Wright
Emma von Armas
Funeral and social notes from West Liberty community
The body of Thomas Longbotham, longtime Muscatine county resident, died at Mercy hospital Davenport and will lie in state at S C Snider funeral parlor pending arrangements. Miss Clara Bleeg dies at 1:30 am. final rites held at Duncan-Catholic funeral home. Pallbearers and burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs Martha Hazlett and golf group luncheon discussed upcoming breakfast. several families travel plans for visits to Marengo Creston Indianola and Delhi. New baby joins the Ben Simmons family in Mercy hospital Iowa City. Ruth Tiffany returns from Battle Creek Michigan. Mr and Mrs Otto Gable visit from DeKalb Illinois. John Bleeg of Sioux Falls visits Propst home. Ask for Vete Coupons.
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West Liberty
Thomas Longbotham
Muscatine County
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
S. C. Snider Funeral Parlor
van Wert, O
Linn T. Townsley
Williaham
Mass
Euguene Reynolds
Odeboldt
Clara Bleeg
Duncan- Catholc Funeral Home
F. W. Sutton
The
Christian Church
Corena Brown
Mae Myers
C. A. Nichols
Rock of Ages
S*‘ar Lodge
Fred Tiffany
Walter Fogg
Archie Stahle
Walter White
C. B. Stevens
A. L. Dice
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Martha Hazlett
Martha Swart
R. P. Evans
Marengo
Pruro
Creston
Emma Higby
Evans
W. W. Anderson
Mary Jackson
Indianola
Andeson
John
H. B. Melick and
Delhi
Ben Simmons
Iowa City
Ruth Tiffany
Battle Creek
Mich
Fd Tiffany
Otto Gable
DeKalb, Ill
Eb Fogg
John Bleeg
Sioux Falls
S. D
Will Propst
Lutheran Church Will Fight Repeal
Lutheran church leaders at their annual synodical convention urged strident opposition to repealing the 18th amendment. Dr G A Brandelle of Rock IslandIllinois urged delegates from 13 Lutheran conferences to press their case. Dr E E Rydes of St Paul called for an internship program for ministerial candidates as the convention runs through Saturday.
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Chicago
G. A. Brandelle
Rock Island
Ill
Augustana Synod
E. E. Rydes
St. Paul
Mercer County approves beer license and road contracts
Mercer county supervisors set a $30 annual beer license for retailing outside towns and denied Claude Jackson's license pending further review. Grand jurors for September term named from North Henderson to Abington. Gravel road contracts awarded to A F Beckman of Chicago and T O Miles of Galesburg. Road survey authorized from Matherille to state route 85. Election expenses fixed per township. Supervisors salaries cut to four dollars per day. Ask for Vote Coupens.
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Mercer County
Yester Sallie J. Cunningham
Sarah A. Moore
Claude Jackson
R. W. Stover
Harvard Sharp
North Henderson
Oscar Anderson
C. R. Lowry
Millersburg
Fred Close
Ernest Snell
Duncan
John H. Clark
Stancy Dodson
Keithsburg
Edwin Carstrom
New Boston
John Woodward
Eliza
North Henderson Township
A. F. Beckman
Chicago
T. O. Miles
Galesburg
Matherille
Mercer
Board of Supervisors
Board of Review
Has Swell Time but Pays for It
Milwaukee news item recounts Mu ral Wanzer who wore a hotel uniform, rented an auto, and opened doors for guests all day off. He was cited for being drunk and disorderly after shouting to a uniformed man, fined $100.
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Milwaukee
Wanzer
Letts News Briefs Include Local Visits and Baseball
Letts reports Mrs. Gerald Armentrout returned from Chicago after a visit with friends and the world’s fair. Mrs. Fay Meeker of Fredonia visited Mrs. George Liebbe. Ed Norris and family visited Carl Grinstead. South side girls defeated north side 26 to 23 and the south side boys won 27 to 26 at school grounds. Mrs. Frank Diehl and children of Wapello visited Letts relatives as Evalyn Diehl returned home with them. Emma Linn came back Wednesday after weeks in Monmouth.
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Frank Diehl
Wapello
Letts
Evalyn Diehl
Emma Linn
Monmouth
Motor Vehicle Violations Under Scrutiny In County
State inspector Mathes and Cedar county deputy Marks audit motor laws this week. Overloaded trucks incur extra fees payable to the county treasurer. lights were cautioned and must be fixed. Frank Walton was jailed 30 days in Durant for driving without a license and unlicensed plates. A future checkpoint could lead to arrests and fines. Ask for Vote Couper.
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Tipton
George M. Mathes
Melvin Marks
Cedar County
Mathes
Frank Walton
Fortieth Street
Rock Island, Ill
Marks
Durant
Walton
E. C. Gillam
Towns to Study Light Plants Local councils meet to discuss municipal electric plants
Representatives from Wapello Columbus Junction Columbus City Cotter Grandview and Letts meet with Muscatine civil engineer Young in Wapello to explore lowering electric rates and taxes by sharing or consolidating power plants. The Letts Rebekahs elected officers and welcomed a new member. A Philathea play at the Methodist church drew 100 attendees and about 18 dollars was raised. Carl Warnstaff announces birth of baby boy Junior Carl born Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Cotter
Grandview
Young
Muscatine
Rebekahs
Letts Rebekahs
Noble Grand
Blanche Cecil
Alice Hickenbaugh
Floy Eliason
Laura Griffin
Edna Rodgers
Silvis
Ill
Alice Hidlebaugh
Thomas Curtis
Mary Fern Lieberknecht
Jean
Miriam Lieberknecht
Roscoe Eliason
Merle Dodner
Argene Albie
Pastor to Be Installed at Wilton Presbyterian Church
The Rev C W Pfeiffer will be installed as pastor at an 8 o'clock Friday service at the Wilton Presbyterian Church. The Rev J B Rendall of Muscatine will give the charge to the pastor, the Rev Mr Burdine of West Liberty the charge to the congregation, and the Rev Mr Lemon of Iowa City will deliver the german. All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Methodial Sunday School
Sadie McQuilten
East Fifth Street
W. 8. Moore
McQuillen
Bridge Club
H. T. Birchard
Henry Maurer, Jr
Raymond Classen
Ethel Schnack
Chicago
Dale Niles
Charles Sterner
Bob Leech
Harlan Grunder
Des Moines Register
Hilbert Leech
Des Moines
H. G. Nicolaus
E. C. Whitmer
J. J. Hoskins
Hiram McQuillen
Greenfield
Wilton
William Pickton
Davenport
Alfred Marolf
George Sterner
Atalissa
Margaret Sterner
University Hospital
C. D
Ladies' Aid Society Hosts Conesville Guest Day
Conesville M E Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with 40 in attendance. President Mrs Otto Kemp led the business session. Social hour featured A Tribute to Father by Mrs F E Buckman and jokes by Mrs Ralph Crawford. Entertainment tie on advertising slogans among Crawford Shellabarger and Wagner. Names drawn for biographies. refreshments served at three long tables.
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Conesville
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Otto Kemp
F. E. Buckman
Father
Ralph Crawford
G. M. Buser
Charles Shellabarger
Ernest Wagner
Moore
Buser
Wayne Singleton
J. H. Gipple
Minnie Criss
Church Class Holds Meeting and Picnic at Island MF church
The Island M Fk church Sunday school class held a picnic supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m with a social hour after. Mrs E P Corwin led the business meeting with roll call on Wedding Customs in Different Countries. A wiener roast is planned for July 11.
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Island
M. Fk
E. P. Corwin
Theodore Drake
Oral Morse
Elmer Reimer
Letts
Nevens Place
Fruitland
William de Bus
Lawrence
Billy
de Buses
A. Lawrence
Clifford Reed
Muscatine
de Bus
Winter Garden
Fla
Kansas
Robert Bardin
Johnson County
Wilton Homecoming Event At Weed Park In Muscatine
The fourth annual homecoming for former residents of Norton Normal and Scientific Academy and Wilton German English College will be held Sunday at Weed park in Muscatine. Readers note local visits and relatives, with many names and brief travels listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Old Norton Normal and Scientific Academy
Wilton German English College
Weed Park
Muscatine
New Boston Man Claimed by Death
New Boston Isaac Sanders a longtime New Boston resident died Sunday at the soldiers and sailors home in Quincy He was a volunteer with Company C in the Spanish American war serving two years Surviving are two sons Ralph and Charles Sanders of Muscatine a daughter Mrs Stella Marie Englehardt of Muscatine and his aged parents Mr and Mrs Orlando and Sarah Sanders of
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New Boston
Clyde Isaac Sanders
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Quincy
Mr. Sanders
Ralph
Charles Sanders
Muscatine
Stella Marie Englehardt
Orlando and
Sarah Sanders
Death Summons Mrs. John Lytle
Mrs. John Lytle 52 died at her Downey home after a brief pneumonia illness. Born Harriett Maxwell in Crawfordsville Ind Oct 18 1880 she lived with husband John Lytle daughter Mary and grandchild Mary Jean Oyler. Funeral plans not announced.
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West Branch
John Lytle
Downey
Five New Boston Siblings Mourn Separate Families
Funeral services for Clif ford George Mell and Earl of New Boston and Walter of Beardstown Illinois along with sisters Della Ris ner Alice Gil more and Minnie Ellison were held Tuesday at Quincy with burial in the soldiers and sailors cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Clifford
George
Mell
Earl
Walter
Beardstown
Ill
Della Risner
St. Louis
Alice Gilmore
Aledo
Minnie Ellison
Quincy
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Cemetery
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West Branch Cow Test Association
West Liberty Fair Grounds
West Liberty News
Lutheran Church
McConnell
Carl Warnstaff
Arden
Junior Carl
Easiy
America
Wilton Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of
M. E
Agnes Reinemund
Superior
Wis
Gale McClean
Edwin Detlefs
Thompson
Minnie Dice
J. W. Miller
Wildasin
West Fourth Street
Jacob Duffe
R. F. Abbott
Harold Wacker
George W. Marolf
Sunbury
Dallas Sterner
H. F. Schnack
P. D. Ellis
Norma
T. H. Owens
Marian
Arlene
Eerdin
Cstling CO
American Tobacco Company
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