Local Woman Henry Bahr's Widow Passes After Illness
Mrs Henry Bahr died at Bellevue hospital after a six month illness with complications and a recent operation. Born April 7 1807 in Muse entino she married Henry Bahr in 1889 and had four children including Arthur and others living in Davenport Tockfalhon and this city. Funeral plans have not been finalized and are expected to be held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bahr
Ballevue Hospital
Lit
Bahr
Phyulelune
Sulla Thorman
Iborn
Museentino
Heory
Ahr
Tnion
Arthur Wurviving
Boaldia
Yon Shorn
Henry ‘Harman
Mra
Mra, ‘Pheoddora Broach and Edward Thorman of Davenport, ‘Arguat Thorman
Tock
Improvements on Brook Street Mulberry Avenue Under City Review
City council to consider three summer projects including Brook Street and Mulberry Avenue paving. City Engineer Jane Mathewson to present preliminary plans for Brook Street improvements and Second Street removal to East Fifth Street for further work. Objections to Mulberry Avenue paving will be heard as officials review completion timing and near-term construction steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aince
Brook Street
Jane Mathewson
East Fifth Street
Second Street
Arly
Lha
Xovern
Mentha
Ddinnesa
Fulton Wins Bout as Langford Quits in Seventh Round
The bout ends in the seventh round when Langford of Morton quits, giving Fulton of Mochestar the victory. Fulton dominates with fast hands and the crowd cheers as Langford exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Langford
Toston
Math
Sith Langford
Morton
iCntengo
Promintoualy
Erec Fulton
Mochestar
Minn
Whit
Moon
Dastlo
Lansford
Tove
Hia Ehale
Chavel
Rulton
White Way Military Road Considered for State Army Use
Government road experts may inspect the Great White Way from town to town to determine its suitability as a military artery for artillery and troops. A report from Oklahoma and Washington notes possible upgrades to support heavy traffic during mobilizations, with officials assessing conditions and bridge integrity to declare the route usable for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viale Town
White Way
Washington
United States
Oukaloowa
Naluiord Magnometfinas
Tiocoksatys
Orienlooan
Avery Entvort
B Ridge
Mike Bute
Amuray
Mera
Atute
Local Notices of Visits and Gatherings Compiled
Wilton and nearby residents share visits and travel plans. Mentions include Mae Tuith Watary visiting Klatar’s family, Brothen of Marengo leaving after a week with friends, Ramaey the former dealer returning from Blockton, and Mr and Mrs Bill Pool guests in Town Cly. Rosetta Hortal visits Muscatine friends. a reception honors Pastor Reavy at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witton
Muscatine
van Criethauren
Erbert Hargrave
Painte Burgh
A.J. MeIntosch
Jadi Uyos
Rd Speare
Minnesota
Will
Arthur MeIntoach
Davenport
Wallar. McIntosch
Wapello to Be Lighted Again This Summer
Wapello Iowa will restore 24 hour Up Lighting as a new electric plant nears completion. After fire destroyed the old plant, oiling streets began and weather delays slowed progress. Outlying districts receive oiling for the first time, with most streets getting two coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Ja
Wapello
Local Electric Company
Daxter Brothers’ Canning
Plea for Western Firms in Des Moines Army Cantonment Bid
Des Moines contractors press before War Department to split a 3 million dollar Des Moines cantonment contract. They shift to backing Charles Weltz as sole awardee, arguing Midwestern firms can perform as well as eastern competitors. Hearing before the Emergency Construction Committee of the Council of National Defense records its recommendation to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qourant
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Iowang
Charlos Weltz
Weltz
Ralph Jolson
Greater Des Moines
Woltz
Boma
Dome Daxa Co
Keomma
Judice Wade
Gov
Harding
Bakar
Towa
Middle West
Alleghanton
Council of Nation Werfongo
Wiifch
War Department
Resolutions of Traphcr Nichols Lodge In Memoriam
The Rebekah lodge notes the death of Margaret Burke Nichols and expresses sympathy to relatives and friends. A memorial service and thirty day mourning are ordered, with copies sent to the lodge minutes, friends, and The Marine Journal for publication. A V Hesser and Anna Reynolds sign as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Margaret Burke
Tim
Lowla
Norrow
Mombora
Rebekak Order
Thoratore
Mareatine Journal
A.V. Hesser
Anna Reynolds
Merchant crew members arrested for explosives in port lodging
In New Orleans on June 20 six sailors including two men named in the report were arrested at their lodging aboard a merchant ship now in port for possessing bombs and other explosives.
Educators Meet at Varsity Town in Iowa City
A June 201 conference on vocational education opened at the University of Iowa with attendees from across the state. Speakers included Arthur Deu from New York and C C Prosuer from Minneapoliay, as well as Iowa officials and university leaders. The gathering aims to explore funding and methods to expand vocational education amid wartime stimulus and the Tow Wakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Laws Caneel
College of Education
Smithd Hughes
Arthur Deu
Department of Public Instruction
New York State
C. C. Prosuer
Dunwoody Institute
Minneapoliay
Jowa
Dy PD. Murphy
Towa
W. A. Fessud
B. JB. Lewis
University of Lows
Jowan Honored for Gallantry by French Wounded Service
Iowa City report on Juan W. Lovering Lov the son of Davenport physician honored for gallantry in World War I. Mentioned service with American forces in Balkans and Orient, bravery at Verdun and Monastir, and acts protecting wounded. Ad highlights Lilly's salon and upcoming warm-weather clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Iowa City
Juan W.—Lovering Thi
B Proned
Davenport
University of Town College of Medicing
Pyeing
Paris
France
Towan
Harvard University
Army of the Orient
Balkans
Lovering Wihan
Cite Lange
Jarimannswilter
Verdun
Masons Host Delightful Oakville Reception
The June gathering by the Masons for Damon T Ray and wife featured a brief program and luncheon. They presented a rock ing chair to the couple, with thanks noted in brief remarks.
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Oakville
Damon 'T
Ray
Mra
Clair Swalford
Wifo
Mary Erwin
Wapello
John Duncan
J. A. Williams
Cara
Covert
Braynard
Middletown
Werd Puesty
Trianda
Giler Reynolds
Ree
St. Francis Hospital
Burlington
Nicely
Bordon
Wapelio
I. G. Bulley
Schwelling
Chicago
University
Francis Tamlion
Mt. Pleasant
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Mr& Weney Bahr
LY Hospital
Wend Halon
Hong
Coffen
F. W. Swan, Jeweler
Mississippi Ortal
St. Paul
Fiureckfus
Paul
Avery
Din Trianglee
St. Lowry
Ceorgian Tay
Inks Voyard
Duluth
Gao Klan Bay
Frank Corry
Old Howat Landing
Rexidence
Whicher Street
Thane
Soca
Wilton
Comaml
Iowa Seuilder
Committee
War Department For Justice
Tidest
Riverview Tea Room
Putnam
Varsity
Jowan
Lilly
Dreamos
Wrista
Aritia
MR. Farmer
Salem
Sam
Rota
Muscatine Lumber & Coal Co
the House of Service
East Second
Ren Lilly
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