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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
8
Society note announces the marriage of Harry J. Ethal, formerly of Muscatine now in Poughkeepsie New York, to Hazel A. Silvernail of Morgan J. Silvernail. The ceremony occurred Wednesday, June 23, with honeymoon planned in New Jersey before settling in Poughkeepsie.
The Associated Press reports Chicago lumber yard owners voted to close yards, deepening a shutdown of building material plants. The move risks 10,000 additional jobs in the city, atop thousands already idle from the Edward Hines yard closure announced yesterday, potentially totaling about 200,000 unemployed by end of next week.
The Associated Press report states forged American passports are being produced in Antwerp. The charges connect with France’s notification that naturalized Americans of German Austro Hungarian or Turkish origin would bat from the country. The matter will be investigated by the state department in Washington D C on June 25.
In the Geneva Golf and Country Club first week matches the Whites lead by six points with 71 players reporting. Whites won 12, lost 1, and had 1 unfinished while Reds posted 10 wins, 6 losses, and 1 unfinished.
Muscatine will host the championship game between Davenport and Burlington baseball clubs. The Lugomarenio Group rivalry is described as keen, prompting the choice of neutral grounds for the decisive battle. No exact venue details are provided, but the event is positioned as the league’s key finale.
The smallpox epidemic, which included Mustazine, was wiped out today as the quarantine at the George Lorber residence on Lucas Street ended. City Health Physician Dr. J. L. Klein announced that no contagious diseases are currently reported.
The Geneva Golf and Country Club committee resets the handicaps for the baby golf contest. Numerous players including Mrs J L Giesler and Mrs E L McCown receive revised scores, with many others listed for adjustments. The dense roster reflects a wide range of participants and updated figures.
Quincy leads the team play at the Central Illinois Country Club Association tournament, eight other teams trail as Springfield stands nine up and Peoria and Galesburg tie for third. Firsts in tennis singles were scheduled for this afternoon. Cedar Rapids results note Groves and Hubbell advancing in the state golf championship semifinals.
Marshalltown Iowa June 25 Outfielder Ashby formerly with Henderson Kentucky Kitty League joins the Ansons on Ryan’s recommendation praising his speed and hitting. Also Cosgrove from Sioux City arrives and appears in the lineup with a fast baser and strong right field play. Curtis, a semi professional pitcher, arrives seeking a trial with the club.
New York June 25. The trial of David and Maxwell Stadt, lawyers, charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, began in U S court. The case, involving alleged obstruction and related schemes, marks a major federal conspiracy hearing.
Solon Vial, a representative of the State Reform School at Eidora, conducted inquiries today and reviewed conditions before releasing two local boys from the institution. He noted that their return home may occur soon if conditions here prove better than before their admission. Vial, familiar with many locals, enjoyed a pleasant visit with old friends.
Otto Mull acting commander of Battery C urges every member to report for drill Monday evening. Sergeant-Instructor Edward J. Cox of Fort Sam Houston Texas will announce initial work plans. The battery will split into three platoons with one squad receiving separate instruction in an adjoining room. Cox will discuss saluting officers and camp conduct during his first appearance before the body.
Harry Shanley, the newest Musk, arrived from Des Moines around noon and was taken to Clinton in President Sara Black's auto. Groundkeepers Hen Bates and Warren Davis accompanied the player, who will break into the lineup this afternoon.
Advance Agent J Becket announced Ringling Brothers will visit Muscatine in August with two carriages in prospect this year The Haggenbeck Wallace shows were also due to play on June 30 The local appeal notes visitors believe midwest towns like Muscatine are improving financially for circus attendance
Arthur Brown and Cora Ferguson colored, who posed as Mr and Mrs Parker, will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow morning per county authorities. Parker faces burglary charge while Ferguson charged with concealing stolen property. Sheriff Wiley learned the two are from Muscatine Monmouth and Peoria and that the woman is a widow posing as Parker's wife, a detail strengthening the case against her.
A. L. Richards representing Muscatine county files in Muscatine district court seeking 89.98 from Rock Island Railway for alleged delay in transporting 240 jamba from Downestown to Union Stockyards Chicago. Answer filed by Huttig Manufacturing and H. W. Huttig denying obligation and receipt of value for notes sued on.
Former Ohio senator A. Burton returned from a South America tour and urged improved transportation as key to expanding American trade with Latin republics. In New York he spoke of growth prospects amid transport needs. Separately, a federal district court dismissed the second phase of Miss Tanner's $40,000 breach of promise suit against James W. Osborne, with Stadt brothers serving as counsel.
About 2 000 census cards incomplete have been sent back from the state office to County Auditor H. C. Shoemaker for correction. Rural and city enumerators will recheck and obtain missing details, as many blanks left unanswered affect the statistical reports. Roughly half of the returned cards have the turner back to the rural enumerator.
An old ad touts Q-Ban hair color to darken gray hair and restore scalp health. It promises a dark silky look, with claims of no mess, gentle formula, and a guarantee to darken gray hair or no charge. Sold in Muscatine and other towns via mail order.
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