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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
9
The College Academy and Conservatory list 40 instructors and 503 students from diverse nationalities. English language emphasis with two regular professors. Diploma recognized by Yale Harvard Chicago. Academy deemed to meet top standards across 13 Midwest states. $100,000 Denkmann Library to be completed this year and average annual expenses about $200. Self help opportunities noted.
Mrs M A Barr wife of Dr M A Barr dies at 107 West Fourth street at 5:00 a.m. after paralysis and complications. Born in Council Grove Kansas August 26 1872 she married Dr M A Barr December 28 1892 and moved to this city in 1901. Survived by husband son Robert M Barr and parents six siblings. Funeral at 2:30 Sunday from the residence with Rev A I E Boss officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs Hayden of Wapello dies after long tuberculosis illness at her home. Funeral held with Rev J E Newsome officiating. County events include Sabbath school planning led by Thes McClement and G A Wickwire, a Wapello lecture on Child Growth by Prof W O Allen, and county supervisors meeting. Local graduates, visits, and ball games are noted.
Epworth League of First Methodist Episcopal church held a picnic at Weed Park. Young women left for the outing in the afternoon, men rode the 6 20 car, and a delayed picnic supper followed a ball game. Local notes report visitors from Keota and illnesses in East Hill area.
The Independents appear to be a strong team with several notable food players among attendees, signaling competitive interest. The presence of these food players suggests heightened interest and potential lineup shifts for upcoming events.
Gazette correspondents enjoy a formal picnic at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction to honor retiring editor Mrs. O. S. Jemison and welcome new editor B. H. Shearer. A dinner and program follow with speeches, toasts, and readings.
Mr and Mrs George Sheldon entertained a company of friends for a seven o clock dinner on Thursday in honor of Dr and Mrs L A Royal. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Anderson Rev and Mrs J R Hanley and others from West Liberty and neighboring towns. Miss Elizabeth Beveridge of Muscatine will visit relatives in Atalissa before returning home. Mrs Butterfield and Miss Frances visited in town then left for York Nebraska. Mrs John Van Horn of Atalissa visited Friday evening for trading and calling. Ruth Reynolds and Burton traveled to Nichols to visit their grandparents V Reynolds.
The ceremony of confirmation at St. Matthias church is set for tomorrow morning with Bishop Davis of Davenport presiding at high mass. The rite follows the first communion at St. Marys where eighteen children will receive the sacrament at 9 o'clock and renew baptismal vows in the afternoon vesper service.
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