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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
Associated Press report from Kansas cites that nearly one million dollars will be required to replace and repair bridges on the Kansas river valley and its tributaries after recent high water. The sum covers highway structures damaged by the flood and seeks funding for reconstruction and repairs across affected routes.
A notices brief invites readers to join a parish event at Trinity Parish Thursday at 11 a.m. The gathering features sherry, lemon and pumpkin flavors, cake and soup as part of the fall meal.
Dr. John G. Benson of Brazil Indiana gave a spirited address on Finding the Lost versus Losing the Found at the 26th annual Muscatine District Haworth League convention's closing session at First Methodist Episcopal church. He urged Epworth Leaguers to become evangelists and blend social Christianity with church work, criticizing outdated methods and urging inviting approaches. A 15 minute business session followed with treasurer reports and resolutions praising local Leaguers and helpers, minutes read and approved.
Firefighters respond to a trunk fire on the third floor at 203 West Second Street in the George Gibbs home. Fire believed caused by spontaneous combustion of cloning and paper in a trunk, damaging a room and destroying clothing and reading material worth about $190. Frank Bitzer observes smoke. M P Goff and others occupy lower floors. Fire under control after chemicals applied. no wider spread.
Two youths from Rock Island, Victor Ruse and Clyde Smith, both under 18, were captured after burglarizing the Greer hotel in Silvis. Detectives Cox and Wipele recovered the scene in Rock Island, and the boys confessed after grilling. They were sent back to Silvis for trial. A separate note mentions the Merchants Picnic of the Rock Island Retail Grocers association at Linwood Grove on July 21 aboard the steamer Sidney.
Adrian Michigan woman recounts severe weakness from female ailments eased after two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recovered after three months, crediting the remedy with restoring strength and ability to work. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted women’s health aid from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
County records reveal a rise in patients sent to Watertown state hospital after the Harrison drug act took effect. From 1910 to 1914, 130 county residents were admitted as insane. in six months after the law, 41 were sent, mostly voluntary or court-petitioned drug victims.
Wapello Iowa June 23 Mrs S F Erwin seriously ill for ten days sent to Burlington hospital Monday morning her daughter Mrs John Duncan of Oakville has stayed to help care for her In local news Wash ington lost to Wapello 8 to 4 at a ball game Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Cai Blanchard for their baby who died Friday night Father s Day services were conducted at the Methodist church with Mr Blain preaching a sermon and many attendees Mrs Anna Violet entertained friends Monday night in her honor.
The Davenport Levee Commission approved a railroad company right to sublease a five acre levee tract for a sea wall project. Construction planned to start soon, delayed to October 1, with a $36,000 budget to improve two additional riverfront blanks east of the government bridge. Local residents and families affected include Louisa’s birthday, Mrs. Mattie Hurley, and Horace Jones facing serious illness.
Novice Tk. of C. Ail members are asked to attend the regular meeting at 1305 Laurent Corneil on Thursday evening June 24. Special business will be discussed and a surprise is planned for attendees. Per order N W Meyers F S
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