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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
5
Public invitation to inspect our low overhead furniture line in Muscatine. Prices slashed on rugs, mirrors, phonographs, buffets, tables, rockers, beds, and records. Sale runs June 25 through July 3 with discounts on high grade goods for cash.
The eighth birthday of Miss Merritt Luellen and the eleventh of Master Frederick Boldt were celebrated at Weed park during the Mirth observance. Families and friends gathered for a picnic on the lawn with an ornate birthday cake featuring nineteen candies. An array of local guests attended from the Luellen and Boldt households.
Members plan annual officer nominations and appoint delegates to the state Women s Auxiliaries session in Muscatine October 12 13 14. Dr Lezotte and family go to Geneva Island for a cottage outing at Wildwood. Mrs Welding hosts Friday social at the cottage. Lucy Sanford of Sheboygan Falls visits Gail Thompson. First Baptist church Baraca and Delta Alpha classes invite Sunday school to Weed Park picnic with ice cream coffee lemonade and sandwiches. Colonel HareClere hosts a regular session at Mrs Anna Cummins 403 East Eighth Street. Mrs Baker and children Ruby and Robert visit Mrs H M McGreer 605 East Eighth Street. former Miss Maris Bagley. Epworth League social on church lawn proceeds to church fund. Ladies Ald society meets at Spooner home Beggs Street Wednesday afternoon.
Washington June 30. The Cherokee nation, largest of the five civilized tribes, will be dissolved at midnight and its tribal funds of about $600,000 divided among members. Commissioner Sells called for ratification of all Cherokee officials as the dissolution aligns with Indian office policy.
Florence J Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs James Phillips of 1018 Dragon street married James Romine of Muscatine Island yesterday at four pm. Rev H Butler officiated at Musserville Methodist Episco Pal parsonage. Witnessed by Lucinda Phillips and Elizabeth Frazer. A small wedding supper followed at the bride’s home.
The proprietor announces he operates only the 110 West Second Street drug store and is not connected with other city pharmacies. He states all prescriptions filled by him since starting on Second Street remain on file and were not destroyed as rumored.
A newly married couple will live at once at the home of the bride’s parents located at 1014 Oregon Street.
C Scott Gilbert bookkeeper at Port Loulgu levee camp Wak brought to Hershey hospital Sunday from the camp. Initially thought to be typhoid fever. later symptoms indicated malaria. Condition improved slightly this morning but remains serious. High water and camp location blamed for illness. South End Locals. Mrs Louis Bothling and daughter Margaret Helen of Davenport visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs H Hardman Muscatine Island. More than fifteen cars of sand and gravel shipped today from Northern Gravel pit in South Muscatine. Mrs Helen Bethel left for Pierre SD after visiting Wisconsin street home of Mr and Mrs Earl Jamgon.
John K White divorced Margaret Ann White in 1867 but the decree was never officially entered. After his death his widow sought a pension but lacked proof of the divorce. Circuit Judge Grif n ordered the decree signed in 1867 to be entered and held in effect from that year. The first Mrs White’s whereabouts are unknown. The North Prairie Workers will hold an all day session at Mrs John’s country home.
A fragment notes Umlandt located several miles north of the city on Thursday of this week, suggesting a planned or reported event or observation in that area. The fragment lacks additional details such as the exact time, purpose, or involved entities.
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