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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

2

Saints Conference Closes With Religious Services and Elections

The Eastern Iowa District of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its close with a sermon by Rev. James McKlerman of Farmington Iowa and an annual officer election. J B Wildermuth was named president with G G Dykes as vice president and Miss Vina Davies as secretary. Davenport will host next year’s conference October 19 and 20. Miss Glin Womachel left for Minneapolis to visit friends.

James McKlerman Farmington Iowa Church of Latter Day Sannta Iva A Davenport Toseph Bean Joy Joshak Sacramento Amos Helde Multan J. B. Wildermuth Osterilerk G. G. Dykes Muscating Mies Vina Dvives Musc Ontine

Automatic Coal Handling Plant Planned At Mallentine

A $30,000 coal handling plant to be built at the foot of Fine street, Mallentine, with operations starting soon and target operation by September 1. Capital of Automatic Coal Handling Company formed by J. M. Srowd of Chicago A. L. Block of Cedar Rapids and F. O. Block of Muscatine. Two plants planned in the west, with price relief for consumers between 50 and 75 cents per ton once in operation.

Mallentine Fine Street Arjtimes Recorder Necese Y Rock Island Railroad Company Bulldicker Automatic Goal Handling Company County Recorder J. M. Srowd Chicago A. L. Block Codar Rapids FO. Block Muscatine Davenport Tocal W. G F. J G. Block Texson of Lass Mather

U B Convention at Letts Opens Today

The South district United Brethren ministerial institute and lay workers convention at Letts Ta opens this evening and runs through Wednesday. Noted speakers include Rev B R McCorkin Rev J C H Light A Z Neldie and Dr G A Funkhouser with H J Clark also presenting. McGorkie leaves this afternoon for the event.

South District Tows Ee United Brethren Church Letts U. B Tow BH. R. McCorkin, Pasor J. C. H. Light A. Ad. Neldig Stats Brotherhood McCorkin Mr. Light Paul A. Z. Neldie G. A. Funkhouser Bonebrake Seminary Dayton H. J. Clark Des Moineis

Baptist Children Present Program at First Baptist Church

Children's Day observance at First Baptist Church featured a Sunday school program praised for its quality and presentation. The event highlighted the church community and promoted the day's spiritual focus.

Baptist Children First Baptist Church

Day's program delayed sermon opens schedule for children

The morning preaching service was canceled allowing children to enjoy the day. The program featured several numbers with notable effort from the children, including a standout recital by Little Miss Watts Barnard. The observance, postponed from the preceding Sunday, resumes later.

Httle W Watts Barnard

Record Establishes New Iowa Switchboard Speed Milestone

A new state record for rapid switchboard changes is set in Iowa as a $20,000 automatic board replaces the old system at midnight Saturday. The complete operation takes under three minutes, with 16 000 lines capacity and room for 25 000 subscribers, signaling a shift toward modern, high capacity telephone service in Muscatine.

Iowa Telenhons Geco W. McDougall Muscatine Tenea

Convention Opens Tuesday as Burlington Welcomes 800 Visitors

Burlington hosts the annual state lodges convention with about eight hundred visitors expected. Muscatine Eagles members plan to attend. The three day program runs June 18 to 20, including a parade, steamboat ride, ritual exemplification, and a banquet. The Orchard City band and Fischer's Burlington band provide music.

Muscatine Aéric of Eagles Buartington Orchard City Sam Swift City of Burlington Frank C. Norton Berle Sats Swift Frank A. Hoses Fred ©. Maeve Davenport Mississippi Tives Grand Opera House Wwinreday Des Moines Council Blutts Aerle Notie Fischer Ikewire

Epworth League Convention in Marengo Town June 21 23

The Muscatine District Epworth League annual convention will meet in Marengo Town from June 21 to 23. Representatives from Methodist churches across the district will attend, with J H H Anderson of West Liberty as district president. The program includes sermons, reports, department discussions, and social events led by Miss Gardner Wellman and H P Barnes State president, with topics on Christian service, prayer life, and world evangelism.

Muscatine District Epwarta League Marened J. HH. Anderson West Liberty Fa Jonal Lpworth League Riday Misa Gardner Wellman la Ater Glendining Ainsworth Grade Reed Marengo Epworth League Alovement H. P. Barnes State Center Anderson West Liberty Frank Yearson Miss Pearl Brandy Washington Spirital Lora O'Brien Bell Husted Jesus Mabel Hopkinson Des Moines Glenn Sands Ainsworth Miss Gardner

Passion Play and church notices at Marengo

Sunday events include a Love Feast led by Rev. R. Zimmerman, sermons by W. I. Sheridan from Kansas City, and an Epworth League address on general conference 1912. Special music and evening services mark the June 23 schedule as Horace Haynes and Miss Gardner participate. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherman announce the birth of an eight pound daughter at 706 East Second Street.

Reusch West Therty RK. Zimmerman Marengo W. I. Sheridan Kansas City Epworth League Horace MH. Hayenes Fond Charles Sherman East Second Street

Notice To Contractors for McKinley School Building Addition

Sealed proposals are invited by the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for an addition to the McKinley school building. Bids due June 27 1912. Plans available at the First National Bank Building Muscatine. Norton chairman Build ing and Repair Committee. Bond required. board may reject any or all bids.

Independent School District Muscatine Iowa McKinley Ofice of Dr. In Norton Kwirst Nations Bank Musscatine Bulldive and Repair Committee VW. S. Norton

Notice of Referee's Sale of Real Estate in Muscatine County

The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on June 22 at 4 o clock p m at the front door of Citizens' Savings Bank in West Liberty Iowa under an order of the District Court of Muscatine county Iowa The property known as the James S Smith farms comprises 240 acres four miles south of West Liberty It includes the southwest quarter of section 31 township 7 8 north range 3 west of the 6th P M and the south half of the southeast quarter of section 26 township 7 8 north range 4 west of the 5th P M Possession and rent reserved until March 1 1918 Terms: 5 percent of the purchase price payable day of sale balance cash upon court approval and delivery of the referee's deed Auctioneer P X N Gibson Referee Theo Jones

Citizens’ Savings Bank West Liberty Towa District Court of Muscatine County Sheland James $. Smith West Liverty P. XN. Gibson Theo. Jones

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