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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

4

Local News and Lubin Comedy at Cherry's Shoe Stop

A Mure U to night at Two dandy westerns. Clarence Shoemaker, 300 Stewart Road, leaves noon for Moling to visit friends. Milas Nolte hosts party for Mrs. Harvey Terry of Davenport. Refreshments served. Tuesday June 25 band concert and social at St Marys town. Mrs Thomas Cullen and Miss Kate Cullen visit Davenport, arrived with Frank Cullen’s auto from Chicago. They travel west toward Denver in about a month. Vitragraph might Friday.

Milas Blanche Nolte Mhi Street Friends Harvey Terry Davenport St. Mary's Town Thomas Cullen Misa Kate Cullen Thia City Frank Cullen Frank C Cullen Chicago Denver West

Tigxeball in Ottumwa May Stream

Readable fragments show an Ottumwa event titled Tigxeball with unknown details and dates. The text mentions Topailay and Lathe and a Wednesday day but lacks full context or clear participants or outcomes.

Transfers of Rat Estate in Muscatine Area

Transcriptions of real estate transfers by Titus Loan & Investment Co show numerous deeds in Muscatine and Wilton areas. Names include T. W. Cherry et ux, Mark Coyner et ux, Chester R. Wall et ux, Rudolph Marell et wx, Simon Wilhelm, and others. Considerations range from $1.00 to thousands, with properties in Park Place, Levin, Went Additions, and various blocks and lots across Muscatine, Wilton, and West Liberty.

Titus Loan & Investment Company Iowa Avenue T. W Chester R. Wall Anna Mtoyer Block Park Place Magentine Conaldoration Rudolph Muarell Frank G. Maroil Hoon Simon Z. Wilhelm Alta Levin— Rigalod Hook Mugerdon Davoh Grimm Harry Maat Muscatine And Matilda Vous Farmers' & Merchants’ Savings Bank Willan Krone Gor Mason Mason, Ctux, To Winnie F.) Mee—Lota. Merle 7, Maratt's Wilton Consideration Harms & Claire Stone Ella Foster Thorn Lota West Liberty Deborah McKew T Chorgs TV Nellie Hvans Lus Richard B. Watters Alfred Brooke Richard von Dresky Johannes Ellzabeth Marhaugh Aurentine

Wigin Board of Trade Sets 25 Cent Quotation

The quotation committee of the Wigin board of trade today declared merchandise at 25 cents. Elgin MW June 24.

Rutfords Flem Gentary Elgin Wigin Board of Trade Hiteor

Parl Pingo Jet for Sale by W Kockler Jr

Classified notice seeks to sell a well located parl pingo jet. Reader advised to contact W Kockler Jr at 504 East Third Street for purchase details.

W. Kockler, Jr Third Street

Muscatine Team Catches Fumble As Catcher Count Drops

Muscatine baseball club has only one catcher after Ellwinger’s release by Manager Krieg. Hart remains the lone receiver, while Elivinger’s release stems from fielding limits. A new catcher is expected tomorrow as the team rest reflects Ottumwa challenge and upcoming Chicago White Sox sparring. Whitey Alperman suffers a chin injury from a foul ball and may miss the week’s games.

Muscating Ellwinger Chillicothe Hank Witte Krieg Hart Elivinger Mn Goal Autcher Muskles Hannibal Ottumwa Chicago White Sox Packers Alperman Whitey Alparman Lght-Haived Gardner

Booster trip by Wapello citizens planned for June

Wapello citizens announce a booster trip for Tuesday morning June 5 to publicize the town’s Glorious Moursh Fourth of July plans. About a dozen to fifteen autos will join, routing through Grandview Letiavilla Columbus Junction Columbus City Winfield Marsh Morning Sun Madison Oakville Tadles hors then back to Wapello. City bands will perform in each stop to drum up support for the celebration. A recent Oakville at Wapello baseball game ended 8 to 7 in favor of Wapello.

Wapello Wapella Clizeng Ara Grandview Letiavilla Columbus Junction Columbus City Winfield Marsh Morning Sun Madiapolis Oakville Tadleshors Hietha Eltigens Wanello Fair Grounds Wapella Wapelle

Boulevard light system work planned after downtown meeting

A city plan to upgrade boulevard lighting was discussed at a Downtown business owners meeting. The Greater Maximailing committee will review a full report at the Commercial Club rooms this evening. The plan includes installing seven new streetlight standards on Second Street from Pine to Mulberry.

Ttes Emivods Qreater Maxcaling Pine Street Mulberry

Robber Steals Mail Pouch From Train Near Port Solivar

Longview Texas July 24 A bandit halted the mail car of the International and Great Northern line wields a gun at three clerks and seizes one mail pouch from a pile. He kicked the pouch from the car and fled as the train rolled on at full speed. What was inside the pouch remains unknown.

Longview Tex International and Great Northern Port Solivar

John Neipert Laid to Rest Sunday Service

Funeral services for John Neipert of East Fifth Street were held Sunday afternoon at the German Evangelical church at two o clock. Rev Richard Stave preached the sermon as the choir rendered several selections. Firemen and I O R M attended in a body. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

John Nelpert East Fifth Street Germanvangelical Church Richard Stave

Mavercamp's Prescription Drug Store Mentioned in Ad

Fragmentary ad text mentions Dr. King's New Life Pals and a prescription drug store named Mavercamp on a vague page. The readable portions imply a prepared sale or offer with a casual assurance and a five cent price cue.

Dr. King Mavercamp

Democrats Arrive in Convention City for Baltimore

A large Democratic exodus leaves New York bound for Baltimore to support Wilson and Earl Marshall, with many delegations from Queens Kings County and Delaware. Wilton Hasac presides at a Cooper Union meeting to push a larger Wilson delegation. Pennsylvania splits over Parker for temporary chair. Indiana ramps up Marshall support with three special trains.

Baltimore New York N. Y Woodrow Wilson Hati Upstate Cooper Union Wilson Eewin M. Hasac Public Service Wilden Delaware Gov. Wilson Col Wr. H. Stevens Elaware Clark Pennaylyanly Jus. M. Guffey Parker Pennsylvania Georg W. Guinre Gulley

Perfect Details of the Club Reception

At the Muscatine Launch Club meeting plans were laid for a reception honoring the motor boat crew arriving from the south for the Davenport regatta. Commodore Charles Salahbury spearheads active membership interest, signaling enthusiasm as many club members are expected to attend.

Itio Thusiaaia Awlyard Charles Salahury Focal Club Nan Davenport TL i Loral Club

Indictments Dismissed in Chicago Mailroad Fraud Case

Four former officials, Frank B Harriman John M Taylor Charley L Ewing and Jos E Baker, linked to a Central railroad fraud that swindled Lin row out of 1 million dollars, had indictments dropped due to absence of indispensable witnesses. Civil actions were halted by the court.

Chicago Inidlete Menta Incis B. Harriman John M.taylor Charley L. Ewing Jos. E. Baker Lin Row John 2. Narturup Hetlidd

Pankhurst Released From Holloway After Hunger Strike

London June 34 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragette leader freed from Holloway prison due to deteriorating health after a hunger strike. She had been sentenced May 22 to nine months for conspiracy and seditious acts, along with Pethick Lawrence and editors of Voce for Women who were similarly confined and forcibly fed.

London Emmeline Pankhurst Holloway Pethick Lawrence Voce

Chautauqua Opens at West Liberty in 1912

The West Liberty chautauqua opened this afternoon with Charl H Fitz Williams as principal attraction. Rev Fity Williams presents From Trapeze to Pulpit. The Maurer Sisters orchestra leads opening day. Evening speaker W J Wolan delivers The Average Man. Tuesday features Mrs A G Zobner and the Meale Makery quartet. Rosani the Tuрgler closes the day.

West Liberty Ja. Judes W. J. Wolan A. G. Zobner Meale Makery Rosani Tupgler

Suffrage Fight Up at Frisco Meeting

In San Francisco on June 24 the general federation of women's clubs began its eleventh biennial convention with a board meeting to consider resolutions for submission. The formal opening is set for Tuesday night led by Mrs. Philip Carpenter of New York and Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker of Texas, who are candidates for the presidency to succeed Mrs. Philip N. Moore of St. Louis. Suffragists aim to secure an endorsement while avoiding conviction.

San Francisco Cal General Federation of Women's Clubs Zeseian Philip Carpenter New York Percy V. Pennypacker Texas Philip N. Moora Federation Y ‘Ort

Nesbit Maw says she does not intend to be shot by Thaw

Evelyn Nesbit Maw, key witness in Harry Thaw's bid for release from Matteawan asylum, denies predicting Thaw would shoot her. She disputes earlier statements and confirms discussions about Thaw's threats with Dr Pint.

Evelyn Waite Waing N. Ys Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Maw Harry K. Thaty Matteawan Isang Asylum

Wife of Beachy Seeks Divorce From Aviator Lincoln Beachy

An Agence Press item says Mrs Mabel Beachy filed suit in New York City for divorce from aviator Lincoln Beachy. Beachy had appeared at South Side ball park during Home Coming week last fall and his wife was present in the city at that time.

Mabel Beachey New York City Lincoln Beachoy Beathtey South Side Ball Park Wwe

Excursion by GW Hill Steamer Draws Large Crowd

The steamer GW Hill carried an excursion from the frivadlles to Muscatine on Sunday, with a large crowd from upriver cities. The Gazette picnic at Chant qua park was the largest ever, followed by a grand dance. Local residents traveled to Ainsworth and Keola for church events and family visits, while others prepared to spend Sunday in Muscatine.

Mid Wy Owen T. Winmeltoch Rov A. W, Lawrence Keola Roderick Hale Minnie Lawrence Helen Orr Era Duncan A. R. Wallerton Kathy Ainsworth S. Ross

Society Jugent Verein Usual Program at Ten Nilar Session

A German society in a church basement plans a routine program for Tuesday evening including devotions by Rev J Bastner a Minnie Heuer poem and other readings with Miss Clara Welmann and William Becker. The event marks Slisg Erma Gettert's twelfth birthday at Maple Grove in Sweetland township with games and social hours. Attendees include Tola Helen Bamford Bermel Dor othy Leonard Gettert and others. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Muscatine Launch club announce river latches for the Davenport regalita trip by 4 5 and 6 with Commodore C A Salismry.

Jugent Verein J. Bastner Mies Minnie Heuer Munlu Mias Clara Welmann Engiléhatovry William Becker Niss Emma Frederick Slisg Erma Gettert Maple ‘Grove Fur Sweetland Township Informa Tola Helen Bamford Lara Bermel Gertrude Bermel Dorothy Leonard Florence Gettert Ez Darting Elsie Mart Ladies’ Auxiliary Muscatine

Norris Goddard Injures Arm in Barnyard Fall

Norris Goddard, son of Mr and Mrs My N Goddard, fractured his right arm above the elbow Saturday evening about 7 o'clock while working in the barnyard three miles north of the city. Dr T F Beveridge treated and reduced the fracture.

Socialist Address Wednesday Evening by Esther Edelson

Miss Esther Edelson of Chicago will lecture on socialism at Secona and Sycamore streets Wednesday evening this week. Edelson is recognized as a leading young socialist orator and recently wrote a book arguing universal suffrage for women. She is connected with the Jewish Settlement Workers’ organization in Chicago.

Misa Esther Edelson Chicago Secona Sycamore Miss Edelson Jewish Settlement Workers’ Organization Chisago

Prairie Grove Socials and Visits Highlight Week

Prairie Grove notes a flurry of visits and family gatherings across West Branch West Liberty and surrounding areas. Harl Byes of West Branch stayed with relatives, Miss Minnie Siders joined her mother and sisters from Sioux City, and many families shared dinners and outings including Mr and Mrs Elmer Faires and Mrs Henry Heath.

Prairie Grove Sioux City Sioux ‘City Will Branson Springdale Tda Buntick Perna North Liberty George McCann Argh James Atalissa BH. Dice M. E. Black Z. W. Meltek Cedar HN Hoel Falyes Sind Frank Harn West Liberty Cam Elmer Faires Juhe Karhiy Des Moines George Downing Martin Black Tesington Jy G. Gongwer Gua Kreamer West Branch Tisie Watson Salt Lake City Utah H. T. Swart Charley Montgomery Frank Montgomery Ant T. Swart Henry Heath Wertiiherry Staine Grove

Iowa Delegates Prepare for First Caucus Amid Contested Support

Iowa delegates argue over the path to the nomination with Clark and Wilson factions shaping the Davenport and Chicago talks. The convention fight centers on Clark versus Wilson as steering groups coordinate state delegation plans and potential shifts before the ballots.

Iowa

Local Visitors and weekend social notes in Wilton

A jumble of brief calls and visits across Wilton and nearby towns. Citizens like Miss Bertha Ryerson and Mrs. O. W. Keltiston are listed among weekend arrivals and hosting relatives, with several trips to Muscatine Davenport and Moline mentioned, plus routine business and family stops.

Taft Seeks Large War Maneuver Funds

President Taft sent a message to Congress urging immediate appropriation of 1.5 million dollars for joint maneuvers of the regular army and National Guard next month. He also requested 167 thousand dollars for urgent War Department needs. Both items were in the general army appropriation bill which he had vetoed.

Washington, D. C Taft Congress War Department Regular Army National Guard General Army

MABONEC and Iowa Lodge Notes and Meetings

Community lodge notes list monthly meetings and officers for Mabonac Iowa lodges and related orders. Details include dates, locations, officers, and invitation notes for members in good standing across多 groups in Muscatine and surrounding areas.

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