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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

4

Local Notices and Arrivals in City Scene

Local commerce promotes sales on cigars and fly nets. J Bilkey advertises pianos with Hirt and Feslar Music Co. Dr Crow offers osteopathy for chronic conditions. Mr and Mrs Hoefflin visit from Oak Park. Miss Wyant returns from Spokane teaching stint. J T Martin to close dental office for summer. contact by phone. Muscatine Hive No 13 meets to close gold silver contest. Arthur Mark visits family before moving to Columbus for work at the new post office.

Arthur F. Mark City H. Mark St. Paul Columbus Ohio

Muscatine Wins State Labor Convention in Iowa

Muscatine will host the next state convention of the Iowa Federation of Labor after delegates chose Muscatine unanimously. J. J. O'Brien was named state types president, with A. L. Urick re elected national federation president. officers include E. G. Pullen and R. G. Stewart among others.

Muscatine Iowa Federation of Labor J. C. Nietzel J. J. O’brien A. L. Urick Iowa State Federation of Labor E. G. Pullen Waterloo R. G. Stewart Cedar

Des Moines Purchase Adds Fine City Home to Patten Holdings

H M Patten former Muscatine broker bought one of Des Moines finest houses from J F Kratzer Carriage Co located at Fortieth and Grand for 20000. Transfer noted by Des Moines Register and Leader states deal closed by H Y Smith Realty. Patten plans Aug 1 possession and will relocate from 2925 Rutland Ave with his father J S Patten and sister May joining in Des Moines.

H. M. Patten Muscatine Des Moines Des Moines ‘Register and Leader Fleming Building J. F. Kratzer Kratzer Carriage Company Fortieth Street Grand Avenue H. Y. Smith Realty Company Kratzer Miss May Patten

Meeting at Iowa City Hears Colonial Wars Session

The Iowa branch of the Society of the Colonial Wars held its annual meeting in Iowa City with many members present. A banquet by S. A. Swisher and remarks by Prof. W. C. Wilcox highlighted the event. Officers elected include Governor Stephen Alfred Swisher and Deputy Governor Lester C. Bissell with several Dubuque members noted.

Iowa Society of the Colonial Wars Iowa City S. A. Swisher State Order MacLean W. C. Wilcox State University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts Stephen Alfred Swisher Lester C. Bissell Dubuque John E Bready Isaac S. Bigelow George E. MacLean

Appeal to Supreme Court on Illinois Child Labor Law

An appeal was taken today to the United States Supreme Court to test the constitutionality of Illinois section 11 prohibiting under 16s from certain work. The appeal for Sturgiss and Burns of Chicago was granted after the high court upheld the law and affirmed a $4,300 judgment for Arthur Beauchamp, injured while employed by the defendants.

Illinois Federal Supreme Court Springfield Ill Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Sturgiss and Burns Chicago Circuit Court of Cook County Arthur Beauchamp

Bellevue escape runs to Mt. Pleasant for treatment

John Kindler, who escaped from Bellevue Hospital while patient, was taken to Mt. Pleasant this morning. He will receive treatment at the state institution. He appeared before the Commission of Insanity for a hearing this morning.

John Kindler Bellevue Hospital Mt. Pleasant State Institution

Cascarets Laxative Ad Praises Broad Benefits

An advertisement extols Cascarets as a popular laxative used by millions, claiming it prevents bowel trouble and improves daily mood. It urges readers to carry a box, noting gentle natural action and a price of 10 cents per box.

Lony

Pretty June wedding at Wilton features simple elegance

A noon wedding at the home of Mrs. Margaret Holzhauer in Wilton Iowa united Clara Holzhauer and James B. Lambertson of Davenport. Rev. M E Lumbar officiated before about fifty relatives. Miss Mabelle Marshall sang. The couple will reside in De Witt Iowa after a Chicago trip and a Victoria Iowa move. Out of town guests hailed from Davenport Des Moines Fairbank and Arizona.

Geo. J. Nicolaus Eva Port Pearle Maurer Marguerite Nicolaus Clorinda Thede Irma Wildasin Myra Maurer Geo. Lambertson de Witt Iowa National Bank Davenport Farmers’ Savings Bank Victor Mabel Drew Virginia G. H. France Geo E. D. Hadley Des Moines J. E. Burmeister F. B. Vetter Lewis Bein Charles Shuler C. A. Holzhauer Fairbank, Arizona

Actions in Cox Case Thrown Out of Court

Cincinnati Ohio June 17 Presiding Judge C H Kyle of the second common pleas district ruled that two affidavits of bias and prejudice filed by Prosecutor Hunt against Judge Hunt and Dickson lack validity and that he has no power to act The decision clears the Cox case from the court records as far as the matter is concerned

Cincinnati Ohio C. H. Kyle Second Common Pleas District Hunt Dickson Geo. B. Cox Cox

Infant Dies At Home On Climer Street

A six day old infant, son of Mrs. Mabel Scanner, died at 11 this morning at the mother's home on Climer Street after a period of illness. Death was not unexpected.

Mabel Scanner Climer Street

Estrada Meets Monicada in Washington Prepares for New York

Juan Estrada who ousted Zelaya in Nicaragua, and General Juan Monicada, his revolutionary chief, met in Washington today and then traveled to New York. Rumors of unrest in Central America accompany the visit alongside Policarpo Bonilla, ex president of Honduras, visiting concurrently.

Estrada Washington Washington, D. C Juan Estrada Zelaya Nicaragua Juan Monicada New York Central America Policarpo Bonilla Honduras

House Resumes Tariff Debates On Wool Measure

The House resumes general debate on the wool tariff revision bill with hopes of a vote by Tuesday or Wednesday. Senatorial speeches on the Canadian reciprocity bill are to follow, while Sugar and Steel investigations pause until Monday. Witnesses including Joseph F. Smith and Spreckles are summoned as committee pressure rises.

Washington D.C House Senate Capitol Stephens Mississippi Underwood Ways and Means Hardwick House Sugar Investigating Committee Joseph F. Smith Utah Mormon Church John D. and Adolph Spreckles California Chester S. Morey Colorado Thomas R. Cutler

Sheedy Burden Wedding Unites Denver Heiress and New York Heir

Miss Florence Sheedy of Denver married I Townsend Burden of New York at Capitol Hill mansion in Denver. The bride, heiress to a western estate, and the groom from an aristocratic New York family, were joined by Bishop M F Burke. A $100,000 check and a $35,000 silver service were given to the couple at the reception as 1500 guests attended.

Denver West Colo Florence Sheedy I. Townsend Burden New York Capitol Hill Dennis Sheedy Burden M. F. Burke St. Joseph

Regular monthly meeting to be held in church parlors

The group will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening in the church parlors at 7 45 p m with attendance expected from members and officers.

Seven Aviators Reach Kiel in National Circuit

Seven aviators arrived in Kiel from Hamburg marking the fourth stage of the National Aviation circuit. Lindpainter and Buechner are the only competitors who completed the Berlin to Kiel leg within the prescribed time. They will spend a week in Kiel with daily contests for visiting American warship crews.

Berlin Kiel Germany Hamburg Lindpainter Buechner

Picnic Postponed for Twentieth Century Club at Reuling Home

The Twentieth Century club postpones its June 20 picnic to July 18 at Mrs. J. R. Reuling’s home. Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will meet next Tuesday afternoon at Woodmen hall for the regular session with a large attendance urged.

J. R. Reuling Twentieth Century Club Reuling Royal Neighbors’ Sunshine Club Woodmen Hall

Canadian Churches Move Toward Union Plan

In St John New Brunswick the Methodist convention votes 101 to 9 to unite with Presbyterian and Congregational churches across Canada. Plans from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island Methodist groups push toward consolidation, creating a unified Canadian mainline body.

St. John N. B Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist Churches of Canada New Brunswick Prince Edward Island

Altrora Club to Meet at YWCA on West Second

Members of the Altrora club will convene Monday evening in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association on West Second street. It is urged that all members attend.

Altrora Club Young Women’s Christian Association West Second Street

Grace English Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace English Lutheran Church Iowa avenue and Sixth street announces June 18 first Sunday after Trinity. Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m Luther League 6 45 p m no evening services Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon in the church basement Missionary society. Pastor A E Isham.

Grace English Lutheran Church Iowa Avenue Sixth Street A E. Isham Trinity Luther League Ladies’ Aid the Missionary Society

Cure Eczema with Guaranteed Pree Trial Offer

An advertisement by Dr J B C238 offers a guaranteed cure for eczema known as tetter or milk crust. It promises a free trial upon writing today and claims decades of experience and handling a quarter million cases, urging readers to act for relief and comfort.

Yil Dr. J. BE. C Park Square Third National Bank Sedalia

Whitney starts Alaska and Canadian Rockies hunt

New Haven report says Harry Whitney the Arctic hunter who accompanied Cook and Peary has begun a expedition into Alaska and the Canadian Rockies with Frank Carnegie nephew of Andrew Carnegie. He abandons plans for a south polar trip this fall to pursue rare game on the western edge of the continent.

New Haven Conn Harry Whitney Cook Peary Arctic Alaska Canadian Rockies Frank Carnegie Andrew Carnegie

Vesper Service at Y W C A Topics Obedience

The Y W C A vesper service on West Second Street features The Multiplying Power of a Life of Obedience as its topic. Mrs. Edward Wilhite provides the special music for the afternoon program.

Young Women‘s Christian Association West Second Street Edward Wilhite

Funeral attendance noted for A. J. Frazier remains

Out of town attendees at the funeral services for A. J. Frazier include Mr and Mrs W R Frazier from Burlington Iowa Mrs William Graubner Charles Daniels Elmer Shafer William Simpson Frank Brown John Sloan and Nathan Howard of Chicago

A. J. Frazier W. R. Frazier Burlington William Graubner Charles Daniels Elmer Shafer William Simpson Frank Brown John Sloan Nathan Howard Chicago

Annual Y. W. C. A. Banquet And Speaker Announcement

The Y. W. C. A. holds its annual meeting and board elections combined with a banquet at the Presbyterian church on Monday June 19 at 6 30 p m. Members and friends are invited with advance reservations urged. After the business session Mrs. S K Stevenson of Iowa City will speak on association topics to the gathered audience.

Presbyterian Church

New Gun Invented by Col Krag Submitted for Tests

Springfield Mass June 17 A new automatic pistol and an improved army rifle have been submitted to the U S army ordnance board for tests by Colonel O Krag inventor of the Krag Jorgensen gun The present army rifle has an even range of five miles The steel jacketed bullets will shoot through a dozen men in a row at three quarters of a mile Col Krag believes he has invented an even deadlier weapon.

Krag Ordnance Board Springfield Mass U S. Army O. Krag

160 Acre Farm Near City Limits For Sale

Journal want ad offers 160 acre farm with two sets of improvements and proximity to city limits. Bargain price offered with option to buy 80 acres of the 160. Contact G. W. Lindle land man at 215 Walnut Street.

G. W. Lindle Walnut Street

For Sale A Driving Mare and Colt

For sale a five year old driving mare and colt. Call 884-1 1198 Hershey Avenue. Lost bank book and money. Finder leave at T. Journal and receive reward. Wanted a competent girl at 216 West Third.

Phone Hershey Avenue T. Journal West Third

Emperor Receives Rockhill as Recall Letters Presented

In St. Petersburg on June 17 Emperor Nicholas received American Ambassador Rockhill who presented his letters of recall and announced his transfer to Constantinople.

St. Petersburg Emperor Nicholas Rockhill Constantinople

Summer Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed For Children

For summer diarrhoea in children always give Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, and a speedy cure is certain. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Chicago to Kansas City Main Line Railway Guide

The notice lists train numbers and schedules on the Chicago Kansas City main line effective 1911, with eastbound and westbound services. It includes express, local, and freight trains with times around morning to evening, and notes flags to receive and discharge passengers at Chicago Kansas City and beyond.

Chicago Express Davenport Chi Golden State Chicago Kansas City Bankhaneda Worth-Chi Worth-Chi. Express Severie City Chicago, Ft Golden State Ltd

Train Schedule Fragments for Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Line

Partial timetable shows trains including No. 108 at 8:00 p.m and No. 112 Southwest Ltd at 2:30 a.m for the Chicago route. Local freight No. 291 at 8:40 a.m daily and No. 292 at 2:25 p.m. are listed with agent E Ferguson.

Motu Southwest Ltd Chicago-Eas Cooe E. Ferguson Agt

Wilton Branch Delayed Arrivals At Muscatine Stop

Train notices show Wilton Branch trains arriving Muscatine amid daily runs with exceptions. Schedules list times 6 30 am and 6 36 pm with daily except Sunday and daily except Saturday warnings.

Muscatine North & South Time Table Summary

A historical Muscatine schedule shows No. 4 and No. 2 southbound and No. 6 northbound trains stopping at Oakville Elrick Junction Grandview Fruitland Garden City Wapello Roundhouse Hahn's Switch and other stations with listed departure and arrival times across multiple segments and days, including Monday only and daily except Sunday services.

Muscatine North & South Muscatine Roundhouse Hahn’s S Fruitland le. G. City Grandview Wapello Elrick Jet Elrick Jct Oakville Kingston Muscatine No Cen Os SiSeee Hahn’s Switch Garden Elrick Junction Oakville Kingston Garden City Fruitland Ly. H. Switch Ly. Roundhouse Wapello Cee Camcemes

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Owa Co. T. Gremmel J. Bilkey Iowa Ave Blasius & Sons Hirt & Feslar Piano Co Hershey Crow German-Am.bank Will C. Hoefflin Margaret Oak Park, Ill Josephine Wyant Spokane, Wash J. T. Martin Muscatine Hive No Yeoman Hall Gremmel’s Welch & Allen Pbuilding THE Mira Hershey Lumber CO Muscatine Lands Federation O’brien Fine Property Appeal Child Labor Law Mount Pleasant Wilton Harry Leu Journal Chas. H. Gobble Thompon Bros. Co Railway Guide Rock Island System Milwaukee & St. Paul M. N
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