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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
7
At an open Sweetland Grange gathering W. Merrill delivered a short address amid an exceptionally large turnout. The program featured readings recitations music and a display titled Beauty More Than Skin Deep.
The session drew an exceptionally large attendance due to good weather. After the program an ice cream social was held. The next meeting is announced for Wednesday evening July 14.
London reports the relief committee for Lusitania disaster says only 5000 has been subscribed. Titanic relief funds have raised 2,050,000 and the press of Ireland committee 353,004.
A Burlington Iowa man and a Chicago woman died when a car returning from Gener Jake Indiana struck a peddler's wagon at a Harbor Avenue and 92nd Street turn. Driver Wlack was arrested. Injured were J Wicker of High Point Iowa and Maule Briggs of Chicago.
Members are requested to pay their dues to Mrs. BE Sawyer at 312 BE and St on Saturday night from 7 to 9. Mrs Sawyer will be at Pantle Grocery, 109 BE and St, per order of Ora A. McEthaney.
The official German statement claims bombardment of Dunkirk fortress and enemy camps, progress at Givenchy and Neuville, and gains south of Souchez. It says French attempts in the Meuse failed, and that hill 631 at Ban de Sapt was captured after long fighting. An air raid forced an enemy aviator to land. The Belgian trench capture near Saint Georges is denied. The eastern theatre remains unchanged.
Harry K Thaw will be called by the state as a witness against himself in the sanity hearing. Deputy Attorney General Frank K Cook says the plan lets cross examination be avoided and allows Thaw to recount events since birth with the state bound by his answers. The strategy aims to present his testimony before the jury before retirement while other witnesses would be delayed. The defense expected to finish its side in two days.
Mayor Harry Kern reports over sixty weed complaints across Muscatine and plans to notify owners to cut vegetation or have the city cut them and recover costs. If nuisance remains, the city will assess charges to property owners, with weeds on vacant lots growing tall enough to seed neighboring lawns.
The Hageman bill passed by the last legislature becomes law on July 4, prohibiting tips to hotel restaurant and transport workers. Penalties include fines from four to twenty five dollars or up to thirty days in jail for both receivers and givers of gratuities, with enforcement statewide.
Judge William Theophilue ordered a bond of 150000 in the suit involving distribution of valuable real estate near West Liberty. Norris Wilson, serving as referee, requested the bond amid an equitable disposition with many heirs. The case names appraisers R. WL Hinkhouse Irwin Compton and J. J. Nichols for property sale approvals.
A reader reports a two year old attack of diarrhoea lasting over a week left him weak and unable to stand. A druggist suggested Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose gave relief. within two days he was well again. Obtainable everywhere.
City officials denounce itinerant beggars with local mercy funds diverted to saloons and crippled workers. Superintendent Charles Kern of the Muscatine Welfare Association calls for stopping the practice and notes several men beg along Second Street while supporting families. Local residents visit relatives and return from trips, including Miss Bessie McMahon recovering from surgery and a broad search of travel among area residents.
Mrs George John and three children from Davenport arrive in West Liberty to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Theo Jones and other relatives and friends. Miss Elinor Harris of Maquoketa Town is visiting for a few days with local relatives.
The United States government notified all foreign governments of Robert Lansing as secretary of state. Lansing took the oath of office succeeding William J Bryan with high officials and diplomats present. President Wilson announced the selection before his New York departure, and Lansing had served as secretary ad interim since June 8.
A Moonlight Excursion organized by Trinity Guild features Chase's Orchestra on June 29. Tickets and venue details are listed in the accompanying public notice.
Grace Santis of Ainsworth and R. R. Hulse of Sigourney Iowa were married Wednesday at the bride’s home in Ainsworth in a ceremony attended by about fifty relatives and friends. A pink and white decor accented the dining room where a three course supper followed. The bride wore white silk and carried white rosebuds. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon and will reside in Sigourney after.
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