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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1911

Page

14

Funeral Service for Mrs. Sarah Hunt-Smith at Home

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Hunt Smith was held at 2 p.m. at her son Hor ton Smith’s Moscow road home. Dr L M Grigsby of the First Methodist church led the service and gave a brief sermon. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers G W Porter E W Horton B H Garnes George Shields G W Mentink and E H Liebbe.

Sarah Hunt- Smith Horton Smith Moscow Road L. M. Grigsby First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery G. W. Porter E. W. Horton B. H. Garnes George Shields G. W. Mentink E. H. Liebbe

Steamer Spokane Beached After Collision Near Seymour Narrows

Victoria reports the steamer Spokane struck in Seymour Narrows last night and was beached on Plumper Bay. All passengers have been landed, but two are reported missing as the Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Prince George stands by to assist.

Victoria B. C Spokane Seymour Narrows Plumper Bay Grand Trunk Pacific Prince George

McMillen and Stoker Wed at Stoker Home in City

John McMillen of New Boston Illinois and Miss Elsie Stoker were married at the bride’s parents home 913 Lucas Street Wednesday at noon with Rev. B. Smith officiating. Attendants were Hazel Stoker and Arthur Day. decorations were pink and white. a four course dinner for thirty followed. Out of town guests included McMillen's relatives from New Boston and Mrs. W. G. Lohr among others from Columbus Nebraska. The couple will reside in New Boston where the groom farms.

John McMillen New Boston Ill Elsie Stoker O. Stoker Lucas Street B. Smith E. M. Taylor Hazel Stoker Arthur Day

Homesteader Lodge Reschedules Meeting for Monday

Members will meet at W. A. Appel’s home 515 Grandview avenue Monday evening instead of Tuesday due to July 4th on the latter day. An impromptu program will be held and refreshments served.

Homesteader Lodge W. A. Appel Grandview Avenue

Sixth violent death reported in Cedar Rapids this week

Cedar Rapids police report Neil Conroy was killed when a switch engine struck him as he slept on railroad tracks early today. The incident marks the sixth violent death in Cedar Rapids since Monday, with Conroy described as a well known local character who had been drinking.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Neil Conroy Conroy

Reichmann Sentenced for False Banking Report

J B Reichmann former president of the Carnegie Trust Company was sentenced to four and a half months in the penitentiary by Justice Davis after conviction for making a false report to the state banking department in New York.

Carnegie Trust Company New York N. Y J. B. Reichmann The State Banking Department Davis Supreme Court

Archbishop O'Connor Dies in Toronto Age 70

Arch bishop Dennis O'Connor head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto died today at St. Basil's Hospital from Bright's Disease. He was born near Toronto about 70 years ago.

Archdiocese of Toronto Toronto Ont Dennis O’connor Archdiocese of St. Bastil Bright

Vardon Defeats Massy to Win Open Championship

In the playoff of the Open Championship at Sandwich England on June 30 Harry Vardon of South Herts Golf Club defeated Arnaud Massy of Nevelle France to win the title the championship cup a gold medal and 250 dollars.

Sandwich England Harry Vardon South Herts Golf Club Arnaud Massy Nevelle France

Barber shops union shutdown announced for July 4

Notice states all union barber shops will close for the entire day on July 4. Listed shops include Pratts & Bodkin Church & Vinton Greenway & Sons Mosher & Lovelass Fred Mavis B. B. Baker L. Graff T. M. Gottbrecht Co. Jones T. Rickie T. Jones H. Reeves W. Palmer.

All Union Pratts & Bodkin Church & Vinton Greenway & Sons Mosher & Lovelass Fred Mavis B. B. Baker L. Graff T. M. Gottbrecht Co. Jones T. Rickie T. Jones H. Reeves W. Palmer

Muscatine Boats Rally for Regatta Journey

Advance guard of Muscatine motor boats heads toward North as crews prepare for a multi-day river regatta. Boats depart in pairs and threes with events at Muscatine Launch club, Bellevue reception delayed by late arrivals from Davenport and Burlington guests joining at Davenport.

Muscatine Dubuque Muscatine Launch Club Regatta Bellevue Paudhet Orchestra

Social affair engages medics at AMA session

Today's American Medical Association session in Los Angeles largely featured social events. Delegates and their wives toured Pasadena where Tournament Park hosted sports including chariot races polo games and trotting races. Many delegates also visited Atlanta.

American Medical Association Los Angeles Calif Pasadena Tournament Park Atlina

Local firm to continue ZEMO agency for skin care

A. W. Morgan announces he will remain agent for ZEMO, the eczema and scalp remedy, as the product gains public favor. The Morgan Drug Co. offers limited free samples and a booklet titled How To Preserve The Skin for interested skin sufferers.

A. W. Morgan Zemo A. W. Morgan Drug Co

Pedagogues Complete Last Examination for First Grade Certificates

Superintendent M. F. Cronin will send exam papers to Des Moines for grading after the Muscatine county teachers institute concluded. About 99 counties submit 75 to 100 examinees each in ten to fourteen subjects, with two readers per county and a ten-county committee reviewing results.

Institute of the

Three Children MISSING After Chicago Arrival

Mr and Mrs Herbert E Starr of this city fear for the safety of their three children aged up to sixteen who disappeared after arriving in Chicago from Detroit via the Inter- Colonial route. The youths were believed to have boarded the Milwaukee train to Muscatine but were no longer on the train upon arrival, prompting urgent efforts to locate them with hopes they may be returning home this evening.

Chicago Herbert E. Starr Montreal Anada Detroit Windy City Milwaukee Muscatine

Championship goes to Des Moines man

Des Moines Iowa June 30 four Des Moines men reach the semi finals in the Iowa golf state championship with William Sheehan facing Philip Worth and Howard Adams meeting Ralph Rider Rider eliminated W D Middleton Davenport in the third round as the finals set to be played tomorrow to conclude the tournament

Des Moines Iowa William Sheehan Philip Worth Howard Adams Ralph Rider W. D. Middleton Davenport Rider

Lillie Jones Dies of Wounds in Keokuk

Keokuk Iowa June 30 Lillie Jones a white woman shot by John Roland a negro a week ago died from her wounds in a local hospital last night Roland who tried to kill himself at the same time will recover A charge of murder was lodged against him today

Keokuk Lillie Jones John Roland Roland

Rioting in Barcelona Forces Barracks Lockdown

In Barcelona on June 30 the garrison stayed in the barracks after a violent street clash between carlists and republicans last night. The disorder began when a street organ grinder played the Marseillais.

Barcelona Spain Marseillais

Gunfire at Carlist Club Leaves Republican Critically Wounded

In a confrontation in front of the Carlist club shots were exchanged and a Republican was critically wounded. Police searched for suspects as bystanders sheltered nearby.

Traveler Dies at Louisa County Farm

The traveler, described as Bidwell, who spent a night in a Wapello station and moved to Louisa County Hospital, died Wednesday evening. His body was later taken to Fairfield for burial. a brother is said to live there.

Wapello Columbus Junction Louisa County Hospital Fairfield Bidwell

Quarterly Meeting of German Evangelical Church July 2

The German Evangelical church will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday July 2. Reports from officers will be presented and the session is expected to be of considerable interest. The Sunday school annual picnic is set for July 4 at Weed Park.

Weed Park

Chicago Produce Market Prices June 30 Overview

Butter steady creamery ranges 19 23 cents per pound, daisies 17 21c. eggs steady with 867 cases receipts and firsts 13c. cheese steady daisies 2 12c, Twins 12c, Young Americas 12 12c. potatoes firm old 1.19 1.20, new 4.65 4.75. live poultry weak turkeys 12c hens 11c springs 18c. veal steady 50 60 lb 8 9c, 60 85 lb 9 14 6c, 85 110 lb 11c.

Chicago LLC

Iditarod City Near Total Destruction by Fire

Fire nearly destroyed Iditarod City Alaska on June 25, with news of the blaze arriving in Seattle on June 30. Authorities and residents began assessments of damage and containment measures as reports spread from Alaska.

Alaska City Seattle Wash lIditarod City Alaska

WAPELLO NOTES OF LOCAL VISITS AND MOVES

Miss Madge Delong visited her sister in Burlington over Sunday. Grace Torbert went to Burlington to visit friends. Mrs R E Grattan and daughter Jeannette returned from Oskaloosa and Nebraska. Mr and Mrs George Ollinger visited relatives in Winfield. Lora Reck of Morning Sun visited her sister Mrs Fred Reck. Chris Kallenberger family moved to A D Morrow property in Bird's Park. Ed Keck visited West Liberty for chautauqua. Vinnie Winter visited Muscatine last Tuesday.

Wapello Madge Delong Burlington Grace Torbert R. E. Grattan Jeanette Oskaloosa Nebraska George Ollinger Winfield Lora Reck Morning Sun Fred Reck Chris Kallenberger Garrett Court House A. D. Morrow Bird’s Park Ed. Keck West Liberty Vinnie Winter

MasonIC Iowa Lodge No 2 4 F and A M Regular Meeting

SOCIETY CARDS MASONIC IOWA LODGE No 2 4 F and A M Regular meeting the first Tuesday of each month C C Braun W M 8 L Johnson poereesy A Washington Chapter stated convocation second month G H Riemcke H P Johnson Secretary Note Webb Council royal and ee Hany Stated assembly third Friday of each month in Masonic Hall i John St A E Othmer T I M 8 S L son Recorder PEMOLAY COMMANDERY No 3 K 7 erular conclave each month C H Gobble B C W H Graff Recorder

Masonic Iowa A. M Watt C. C. Braun L. Johnson I John St

Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meets Fridays at 7

Wyoming Lodge No 76 K of P meets every Friday evening at 7 in the Inz-P building on Iowa Avenue. Brethren cordially invited to attend. Officers: Fred Reftel C C F P Hebard R and S.

Knigets Pythias Wyoming Lodge No K. of Inz - P Iowa Avenue kKns Fred Reftel C. C F. P. Hebard

Selby Norman Post 221 Meets Twice Monthly at Memorial Hall

G A R Heap Starters post 221 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at Memorial Hall within the courthouse. Visiting members are welcome. Commander Schmidt and Adjutant A G are listed.

G. A. R. Heap Selby Norman Post No Memorial Hall Court House Ay Man Schmidt A. G

Pocahontas and Muscatine Fraternal Lodge Notices

Pocahontas council No 62 meets the first and third Friday in Red Men Hall Pocahontas with officers named. Muscatine court No 587 meets first and third Wednesday evening at Woodmanhall with visiting members welcome. Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W meets every Thursday at the hall on Chestnut street with officers listed and members urged to attend.

Pocahronas Romona Council No. 62 T. Red Men Hall Helen Purce Pocahontas Luella Bell Wampen Isabelle Norton Muscatine Court No Woodmanhal B. Reay H. M. Miller Fraternal Bankers Reserve Yeoman Hall Will Appel Co. H. Lemkau W. F. Tobias T. W. Eagle Lodge No O. Tu. W Chestnut Street J. B. Reay M. V H. Howe B. H. Dolsen Fins. Cier Pfarl City Homestead No. 219 Will A. Appel Ben F. Dyer FRA -Urnal Aid Association Mlcomington F. A A H. F. Bodman Second Chestnut Streets E. C. Maxson George Scholten Carl Mueller MM. B. A Oo F. Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge No D of R Prairie Encampment No Loyal Order OF Moose Wooaman Hall Iowa Ave Second Street A. M. Bird A. L. Madden Muscatine State Bank Elks McUlcatine Lodge No Elks Hall East Front Street E. W.W. Richards

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