Independents Set to Face Strong Opponents This Week
Muscatine Independents face a busy schedule with road tests against Wilton Islanders Davenport squad Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters and a Fourth of July home series. The week opens with a Tuesday game in Wilton then matches with the Suburban Island team before a July 4 series with Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters and two games on the Fourth including a Sabbath matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Dr. Mason
Bebb
Davenport
Independents
Cedar Rapids
Parlor City
Chicago
Sterling
Infants
Illinois
Sterling Dispatch
Hll
Sterling Infants
Iowa
Knobles
Coulon
Swisher Funeral Sunday Observed for William H Swisher
Funeral services for William H Swisher of near Illinois City were held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock at his son Frank Swishers home on Monroe Street. Rev H F Martin led the home ceremony and Shelby Norman Post conducted services at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Luther Woods Edward Henniker J W Hilton J A Leyda Charles M Parvin and Henry Dunker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Swisher
Illinois City
Frank Swisher
Monroe Street
H. F. Martin
Greenwood Cemetery
Shelby Norman Post
Luther Woods
Edward Henniker
J. W. Hilton
J. A. Leyda
Charles M. Parvin
Henry Dunker
Desperate Shooting Pains and King's New Discovery
Description touts Dr King’s New Discovery for chest pains and pneumonia prevention. Retail price listed as 50 cents and 1.00 at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Free Connection Offer Ends July 15 at 6 PM
The notice states a free service offer remains available until July 15 at 6 p m. The urgency implies customers should act soon to redeem the promotion before expiration.
South End Youth Injured in Fall at Mansur Plow Works
Michael Bolten, a repairman at Mansur Plow Works in Moline, fell from a temporary light platform and fractured two ribs after striking an iron girder. He was brought to his home for several weeks of recovery. Edith Story cut her hand badly while removing a can top at home. Everett Crow left for Oregon, NJ to resume shelling work on Rock River. Residents James Blake, George Clarkson, James Robertson, and Elsie Todd are noted in local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bolten
Moline
Mansur
Edith Story
South End
Everett Crow
Oregon
Rock River
James Blake
Columbus Junction
Norcombe
George Clarkson
Maquoketa
James Robertson
Clinton
Elsie Todd
Winfield
J. Cross
South Muscatine
W. C. Knight
West Liberty
Charles Mason
Near Eliza
Muscatine
Edward Mooreland
George McAvoy
Davenport
Will Smith
Ill
Church Notes Announce Week of Meetings by Local Pastors
Local pastors outline the week's church meetings and events in notices for the Journal. Details include service times, gatherings, and planned activities to engage congregants and the community.
Des Moines Area Methodist Church Calendar and Plans
Church notices outline meetings for Sunday school, Epworth League, W F M S, and midweek prayer. Bishops Bashford Oldham and Lewis visit soon with notices of annual conferences and missionary events. Summer service planning and letters for new members discussed as pastor plans a July August western trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Board
Epworth League
Clinton
W. E. Downer
Burma
Grady
James W. Bashford
William F. Oldham
Wilson S. Lewis
Des Moines
Ottumwa
William A. Quayle
Salt Lake
Church notices outline weekly meetings and events
The First Congregational Church schedules a Monday 7 pm reception and supper at Weed Park hosted by the Men's Club for women of the church. On Wednesday at 8 pm the deacons and business committee meet at the church to discuss important matters. Thursday resumes the mid week meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Weed Park
Runaway Horse Injures Eludes Crowd in Muscatine
A valuable horse owned by Gus Ehrhorn broke loose on Oregon street late Saturday, dashed through Stewart road after frightening at a switch engine, then stumbled and fractured a fore leg. Veterinary care proved futile and the animal was shot. Other Muscatine notes report local moves and visits as residents resume routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ehrhorn
South Muscatine
Oregon Street
Stewart Road
Royal Pearl Button Factory
McKee & Bliven
Dredge Launch Planned in Two Weeks for Muscatine Slough Upgrades
Work on a large barge to carry the dredge for Muscatine slough improvements advances with hull complete and machinery arriving. A gasoline launch belonging to Baker and Geltz was launched at the slough, expanding the self propelled craft fleet to three boats. The Murphy homestead, long destroyed by fire, has been razed as George Elfers plans a large double house on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Murphy
George Elfers
Baker and Geltz
John Crow
Oregon
Ill
Harry Raynor
Illinois City
Funeral for Emil Dittman Set for Tuesday
The funeral for Emil Dittman who drowned Saturday will be at 1 PM from 1039 Newell Avenue and at 2 PM from the German Lutheran church officiated by Rev. George Meier. Interment will follow at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Dittman
Newell Avenue
German Lutheran Church
George Meier
Greenwood Cemetery
A Word About Our Prices at the Local Store
A local retailer touts consistently low prices on diamonds watches jewelry clocks and silverware while claiming quality is continually improved. The message emphasizes value and customer knowledge of good value.
Church events announce midweek schedule
Wednesday evening officials meet at the church at 7 o clock. Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs. Lewis on Park avenue as hostess for her birthday. Thursday evening a covenant meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lewis
Park Avenue
Covenant Meeting
Government maps valuable guides for motorists and planners
Washington June 29 Automobilists are turning to Geological Survey topographic maps for route planning and travel. The maps show all public and major private roads with terrain details, serving as bases for many government and commercial maps and costing 5 cents per sheet after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Survey
United States
United States Geological Survey
Garfield
Congress
Quadrangle
Frightful Spasms of the Stomach Promised Relief
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach pains liver torpor lame back and weak kidneys with a guaranteed claim and a price of 50 cents from Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Iowa dairy study offers moisture test for butter quality
The Iowa Experiment Station Dairy Department reports a simple accurate method to determine butter moisture under the 16 percent legal limit. The bulletin explains practical tests for creamery workers to avoid excess moisture and maintain butter quality and yield. Copies are available free from Director C. F. Curtiss in Ames, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Department
Iowa Experiment Station
Cc. F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa
Church Board and Society Meet Tonight in Muscatine
German Missionary Evangelical Church at Fourth and Cedar hosts a board meeting at 7:45 p m. A Ladies' Aid call meeting starts at 7:30 p m. Thursday prayer service is slated for South Muscatine chapel at 7:45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Cedar Streets
Ladies’ Aid Society
South Muscatine Chapel
Kempton Family Heads to Nova Scotia Trip
Mrs. P. M. Kempton and son Rev. Judson Kempton left for Chicago this morning. Mr. Kempton will return tonight while Mrs. Kempton travels on to Novia Scotia. She plans a stop with friends at Canso before continuing to Wolfsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Kempton
Judson Kempton
Chicago
Y P C U Convention Set in Ainsworth
Miss Mary Moore visits Monmouth for a few days and Keokuk Presbytery prepares for the Y P C U convention at Ainsworth on Wednesday and Thursday July 1 and 2 with delegates from Columbus Junction attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mary Moore
Monmouth
Y. P. C. U. of Keokuk Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Columbus
Local residents and visitors noted in Concord township area
Grace Overholt and community members return from Iowa City and Lone Tree. Several families visit relatives in Wapello Muscatine and Davenport. Picnics planned at Old Clifton and trips to Fruitland and Muscatine cited alongside attendees and host towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Smith
Wapello
Nellie
Fern Alstot
Katherine McCarty
Ainsworth
May Duncan
Winfield
Lou Duncan
Cotter
G. I. Church
Mollie Church
W. A. Jones
Independence
Frank Ogier
Davenport
J. Willit
Ed. Rawhouser
Fruitland
J. F. Chandler
Shew
Muscatine
John Davis
C. A. Armbright
Lou Mulhern
Galesburg, Il
John Schomberg
Mr. Schomberg
Jacob Schomberg
I. Ts. Chamberlin
Iowa City
Concord Township
D. J. Masson
Seceder
Columbus City
Washington
Deaths and local visits mark Wellman notes
J E T Jones died from injuries after a runaway near town last Friday, with interment in Keota Tuesday. Mrs B M Junkin died Monday evening, interment in Wellman cemetery. Joel England died last Tuesday, interment in Wellman cemetery. Local visits include Clem Carr Iowa City and Charlie Starr visits. Farmers busy in corn fields as Dr Gardner returns from South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
J. E. T. Jones
Keota
B. M. Junkin
Joel England
Clem Carr
Iowa City
Charlie Starr
B. D. Fowler
Sioux City
Farley
Gardner
South Dakota
E. F. McArter
Pierre
Jennie Dodds
Mt. Vernon
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Tion
Swisher
Soa
Citizens’ Railway & Light CO
Fisch Building
SOUTH
Muscatine News
Acci
M. E. Church
Deacons and Business Committee
Castoria
Gus
Ehrhorn
Dittman
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Novia Scotia
Bainaidl
ST. Muscatine, IA
the New Shoe Store
W. 2Nd. St
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
S.S.S
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