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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1913

Page

4

Local Weekday Burlingtion Excursion and Presby Church Sale

Weekday trip to Burlington on July 10 aboard the W G Hill steamer run by U B Sunday school. Social Friday evening on the Presbyterian church lawn with tea, cake, pop, home made candles, and sale items. Misa Maggio Switzer plans to leave for Clyde Park Montana to spend the summer with sister Miss Gertrude Switzer. Miss Emma Murphy of Philadelphia and Mrs George McQuiston of Coshocton are guests of the Murphy residence. Murphy family ties noted.

Burlington W. G. Hill U. B Presbyterian Church U. B.C Sociery Misa Maggio Switzer Clyde Park Mont Misa Gertrude Switzer

Local Social Notes From Fredonia and Surrounding Towns

Mrs Jim Ayder and two children visited her sister near Gladwin. Frank Parris and daughter stayed in Washington last Thursday. Mrs Oscar Simona and three children visited her daughter near Cranston. Mrs Walter James and daughter Ima visited North Concord. Nellora Leo spent Wednesday with Pay Lowh in Columbus Junction. Roy Littrel of Morning Sun visited here this week. Mrs John Lamb and children of Bard stayed over Sunday with her father George Brown. Rob McDaniel and family spent Sunday with his in-laws at Washington. Mrs Scott Vandyke and two children from near Bard visited Skipton. Mickey of near Muscatine visited his mother Mary Mickey. Mrs Robert Pflettor and two children of near Cona visited Una Wagner. Mrs Earl Bedwell of this place visited Cairo and Chicago for a week’s trip. Mr and Mrs L Johnston of North Concord spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Paine. Yarnet, Bor, and Mrs Jesse Lupton of Washington visited Fredonia friends. Mrs Charita Brown and Mrs T A Farr of Wapello spent Thursday with Warnes. Mrs Scott Blankenhorn of East Concord visited grandmother Fannie Wagner. Mr and Mrs Robert Donchue spent Sunday with Fr A Knott. Bertha Wallainger of near Bath helping Jussa Mickey with house work. Alice McCleary spent a few days with friends in Washington.

Fredonia Jim Ayder Walter Skemp Fomlly Gladwin Frank Parris Leonard George North Concord Nellora Leo Pay Lowh Columbus Junction Roy Littrel John Lamb Bard George Brown Rob McDaniel John Latte Cona Una Wagner Earl Bedwell Bailey Murray Cairo Gett L. Johnston Lattor Paine Yarngt Bor Jesse A. Knott Bertha Wallainger Bath Jussa Mickey Alice McCleary Washington

Urge Employment of Teachers for the Year

County Superintendent B D Bradley Hornred will recommend by letter during the summer that rural townships employ their teachers for the full year to raise county school efficiency. Reports show schools with fewer changes in teaching staff advance and achieve better grades, while unjustified removals cause poor results and many take exams for uniform county teacher certificates.

B. D. Bradley Hornred Bradley

Junior Wesleyans Social Planned At Church Basement

The Junior Wesleyans of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church will hold an ice cream social this evening. Arrangements were finalized this afternoon after plans shifted from the lawn to the church basement as the event venue.

Mussorville M. B. Church Wesleyan Dlags Musserville Methodial Episcopat Ffair

Observation Day Observed by Bagnor Lodge of Honor

Large attendance marks observance of Negroes of Honor day by Bagnor lodge Degree of Honor with features including songs papers and an address by grand recorder Mrs Lilland Moore of Keokuk. Installation plans discussed and entertainment committees named for next month.

Bagnor Lodge Mra Josephine Hackett Ors Myrtle Tillis Mrg Wthel Smith i Mre Walters Hughes Detthof Mira. Kempner Grand Recorder Abrs. Lilland, Moore Keokuk Florence Hahn Bonner Lodge H. S. Howe Pearl Appel Anite Oq Gussie Mull Otiea Ribak Mrs. Lillan Moore of

Farewell Party at the Sohrpape Home

A farewell party was held at 1179 Hershey venue Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Affle McNeal and son Harry with guests from Missouri and Washington. The event featured munl and dancing, a three course lunch, and a list of attendees including Schrompf, Royster, Dugan, Brown, Bond, Kranz, Schrempf, and others.

Sohrpape Tulsday Helen Scobremp Hershey Affle McNeal Harry Omma Mabe Hannibal Alfred Ruddy Seattle Wash Aftair Munl Anod John Schrompf Fred Royster Arthur Dugan Matikia Brown Milas Helen Bond Oise Florence -Kranz Mies Mabel Kranz Mise Helen Schrempf Tony Schrempf John Schrempf Bert Goldsberry

Horst Horst McGill marriage solemnized in Phil

The marriage of Miss Nellie H. McGill and Edward D. Horst was performed this afternoon at 2 o clock at the First Baptist parsonage by Rev. Robert Van Meigs. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where the groom is employed as an plumber. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John McGill and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Horst.

Horst-Mcgill Nellie H. McGill Edward D. Horst First Baptist Durch Robert van Meigs W. Tn Horst Grace Drvid Horst Cedar Rapids Ag & Plumber H. Soiwab Helen Chattarton Clinton Herman Goors Lomoore German Congregational Church H. Schwab

Puza couple wed at Presbyterian church in Eliza Ill

Nellie Shoppa and Charles H. Gerard of Eliza Illinois married by Rev J B Rendall at the First Presbyterian church. They plan to live on a farm in Illinois with Albert Shoppa and Mira Shoppa as escorts.

Puza Presbyterian Mans First Presbyterian Church Misa Nellie Mr. Shoppa Charles ‘H. Gerard Eliza J. B. Rendall Bivery Presbyterian Church Toride Albert Hoppa Misa Mira Gerard Illinois

Injunction Sought Against Muscatine City Council

Ottie Snyder files in district court seeking an injunction to prevent the Muscatine mayor and city council from considering any proposal to use a Great Western Cereal Company warehouse on Vrant Street. He says the structure obstructs the street, notes a prior removal order, alleges current owners lobby the council, and asks for a writ of mandamus to compel abatement.

Muscatine City Ottie Snyder Great Western Cereal Company Ware,houss Vrant Street Tims al Heves

Tollet Man Sues Former Fiancée Over Ring Return

In Joliet Illinois on June 28 Edward Sreavy filed suit against Nora McPartlin seeking the return of a $140 diamond engagement ring claimed as partial compensation for the time he says he wasted on the engagement. The case encountered difficulty in securing a July trial date as jurors favored the defendant.

Tollet Joliet, I Cupid Edward

Man Killed in Accident at Raymond Lumber Camp

J W Aineley, a former South Muscatine resident, died from a broken neck after a lumber accident at a Raymond Washington camp. He drove to a hospital, helped with his examination, and died shortly after arrival. Survived by widow Emmalie Rineley and siblings and his Clyde of Raymond. Funeral planned from Musserville Memorial Church with Rev G P Badgley.

Althoush J. W. Aineley South Muscatine Dean Raymond Wash Greenwood Cemetery E Bugmey Louisa County Waah Reymond

Local social notes from Lone Tree and vicinity

Mrs Tohka McGinnesa and Mrs Charles Windess attended the Rebekah convention at Columbus Junction. Edith Alexander returned from Alliance Ohio after a ten day visit. Mrs Livey Miller of Cadur Rapids visited over Sunday to attend Chautauque. Charles Dipparly and Forest Atkin left for Chicago to purchase and will return with a new Jackson automobile. Mr and Mrs Walter Albright visited from Traer at the Albright home. Beulah McCabe from Seymour Town visited sister Mrs John Kirkpatrick. Beulah Riggs home from Muscatine for a visit. Mrs G B Cart from Davenport visiting Loring home. Roy Fradenburg moved to Riverside. Mrs J W Brown visiting her parents at Mythville Va. Leona Burr of Burnside South Dakota visiting relatives. Marion Baker’s daughter’s third birthday celebrated. Mrs W J Griffith and children left for Wavarly Town. Mr Griffith to join her in Town City. Margaret Hess left for Town City to attend normal institute.

Lone Tree Tohka McGinnesa Charles Windess Columbus Junction Edith Alexander Alliance Ohio Livey Miller Cadur Rapids Charles Dipparly Forest Atkin Chicago Walter Albright Riverside J. W. Brown Mythville Leona Burr Burnside Bouth Dakota Leo Gurr Marion

Many Years Test of Eckman's Alterative

A large number of testimonials from people who recovered from throat and lung troubles are cited for Eckman's Alterative. The letter from A. I. Loughnian of Philo, Pa describes pneumonia and consumption recovery after taking the remedy, with improved strength and no further hemorrhages. The ad claims proven tests across throat and lung affections, bronchitis, asthma, and stubborn colds, urging readers to request a recovery book from the Bekman Laboratory in Philadelphia.

Eckman Girard Aye Philo Zoway Annes I Loughiuan

Harvester Company Officers All Resign In Reorganization

Officials and directors of the Independent Harvester Company at Plano Indiana resign and a new board is elected. Willis Dearing Steward of Plano becomes president and W. Deering Steward leads the board while Frank G. Hanchett and others join. About 600 workers remain employed as the firm reorganizes to remove single control and improve farmer representation.

Aurore Independent Harvester Company Plana Delny W. C. Thompson Chicago Ning, Bley Deaplaines Joseph Dodo Plano A. L. Lys W. W. Yarish, Jr. Momence Robert McLeod-Jacobs Willis , Dearing Steward Plano State Fank Jourg of Attornay Prank G. Hanchett Os. Steward Wiliam Deering Steward G. B. Jeter Latcer F. L Martin Hutchinson Kansas Grant Grinnell Kankakee EB. M. Shalby Eagla Grove Lowe Darmers Harvester, Company Thompson Steward Fcetal Sew Wes Ong

Kuechmann Case Heard Again Before District Court

The Kuechmann case occupied Judge Horan in district court today as additional evidence was presented and motions argued. No decision was reached. The Kuechmann case previously went to the Supreme Court some time ago.

Kuechmann Horan District Court

Decree For Muscatine Lighting Case Signed Today

Judge L J Horan signed a decree ordering the Muscatine city council to pay the Muscatine Lighting Company 218078 for lighting. A default was entered and a mandamus to meet the judgment was also ordered. The piece closes with unrelated commentary from a Saturday Review excerpt.

Muscatine

Limitation May Be Gainful In Rhyme And Prose

The text notes Cowper’s superior terseness in rhyme for storytelling and contrasts it with ship engine builders teaching mill engine builders efficiency in space materials and coal. It also touches on the automobile pointing toward a more economical power house, suggesting a transfer of efficiency ideas across fields.

Cowper

Worth Knowling and Short Snatches of Life

A miscellany of odd tips, social notes, and quips on manners. Short pieces mention slicing overstrong foods, a humorous anecdote about an orchestra and singers, women bus conductors in Latin America, reflections on love and forgiveness, decluttering advice for unhappy women, aging habits, and a brief observance on reading and morality from Alchard Barry.

Reward Ad About Bachelor In Ohio Inheritance

The notice claims a man in Ohio left his fortune to a woman who resented him. It appears in a gossip column with unrelated ad lines about housekeeping and claims an agent in Indiana handles Balm of Figs remedies with a phone number.

Goodfellow Ohio Cynon Rotaro

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