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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
Washington June 26. Plans for a decisive vote in the house committees on July 1 on the Hobson constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition have been abandoned. Chairman Henry, amid a Texas campaign, suggested postponement until August 1 and the Democratic members agreed.
Funeral services for Charles G. Bowman were conducted at his mother’s home 207 East Fifth Street at 2 PM led by Rev. L B Kettlesamp pastor of the German M E church. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery.
The Young Women's Christian Association plans a Tuesday outing at Weed Park to replace the annual banquet. A 6:45 PM supper features potato salad and sandwiches, with a brief business session to follow. Members invite families and male relatives. no written invitations. Stare's Boys' Military Band to contribute. Chelan Bluebird Campfire group to perform a rainbow drill led by Miss Elba Thorpe. Annual board election will occur during the session.
Mary Lorenz of Muscatine was elected treasurer for the Muscatine and Louisa county districts of the Rebekah lodge at the annual meeting in Nichols. Officers elected include President Dir a Instett Wapel Jo and Secretary Jennie Fropst of West Liberty. 1916 convention planned for June. home baking sale at Batterson's Store Saturday afternoon.
Judgment for 994.50 entered against the defendant in Ward v Christofer sson in district court. Default noted and administrator appointed for late C B Richards. personal estate valued under 3,000. Inventory and report filed in estate of J M Gobble in district court.
A special car will pass through Muscatine from Rock Island to Kansas City on July 2 carrying a company of young Baptists from southeastern towns to the international convention July 2 to 5. Local interest is low with no signups yet. Rev. W. F. Huxford leads a Muscatine-Centerville group aiming for 200 Iowa delegates. Other cars depart Minneapolis Waters Jo Des Moines. Muscatine car leaves July 1 at 11:21.
Col Towers veteran showman with John H Sparks shows was brought to his Muscatine home after a breakdown. His wife followed to his bedside, and he is seriously ill after a period of engagements in Maraball and Minu.
A period advertisement touts a four ounce solution of ordinary Urvon to dissolve dandruff at night. It claims complete removal of flakes and signs after three or four applications, stopping itching and leaving hair shiny and soft. Liquid argon is mentioned as obtainable at any drug store.
A major Salem fire left 10000 homeless as portions of the city recover and aid flows in. Governor Walsh authorizes relief with Henry C. Brick of Pittsburgh sending a 23000 contribution. Red Cross dispatches 5000 and pledges further funds. Ernest P. Bicknell and Mabel T. Boardman head national relief, coordinating with Associated Charities of Boston.
Politicians from democrats republicans Bull Moosers and socialists are set to mingle at the county building court room at noon. The primary law designates 11 am start for party conventions with the democrats and republicans likely to adjourn to the afternoon. progressives have not set plans and socialists plan a meeting this evening.
Poughkeepsie June 26 six rowing colonies Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin with 120 oarsmen ready for Hudson Regatta. No change in betting Cornell remains favorite in all three races with several even money bets. Washington favored against Pennsylvania and Syracuse to finish third or worse in the varsity race.
Mr and Mrs E G Ingraham and daughters Beulah and Lela Miss Buttgen and Leo W Lang attend the national gathering of Yeomen lodge members in Des Moines today and tomorrow in honor of the Castle building extension dedication. Drill teams from across the United States compete for prizes up to 350 dollars with extensive visitor accommodations arranged. The local delegation expects to return Sunday evening.
Richard Anderson Neal Meyers George Baker and Delmar Craddock will waive preliminary hearing before Commissioner Bushh in Davenport Federal Court as they face illegal liquor sales charges. Attorneys say they will defer appearance until bonds are arranged. The federal grand jury meets in October to hear the case against Muscatine men. Roy Walker was bound over to the grand jury yesterday.
Washington D C Tune 26 Congressman Henry Vollmer received permission from Secretary William C Redfield of the department of commerce to erect a memorial tablet honoring J Boepple in the biological station at Fairport Iowa. The Boepple tablet will be placed before the formal dedication of the new laboratory building at Fairport.
Ed Candia was arrested last night and given a thirty day suspended sentence after pleading guilty to intoxication before Judge Jalm A Rowan. Ed Brown faced immediate police action and was ordered to leave town within 24 hours.
A birthday surprise marks the fifth anniversary for Mister Charles Edward Lewis this afternoon at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Malone on Macarthur street from two to four o clock. Guests include Katherine Moore John Malone Carl Barton Charles Malone George Barton Paul Malone Bertha Moore Leone Marberger Margaret Moore Fred McLone Almeda Marberger Paul Whistler Keith Fordham Duane Rosenfield Cecil Whistler Lewie Fordham Imo Royenfield and Joseph Malone.
Mya Kiel of 709 West Fourth Street fell this morning while picking cherries. She fractured her right collarbone when the ladder she stood on slipped from under her. J K Klein was summoned and attended the injured woman.
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