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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1913

Page

4

Local Births and Visits Mentioned in city notes

Born, to Mr and Mrs on East Sixth Street a daysheer. Mrs Della Watson Bonnell of Fan Claire Wis visits her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson on East Third Street. She plans a stay in Carcage with her paternal home. Mrs W T McTigh of Philadelphia Pa, at Mrs Diack’s home on West Seventh Street for past days. I left for a visit in Davenport at Mrs L A Puls’s home for a few days.

Della Watson Bonnell Fan Claire Wis Mra. Thomas Watson East Third Strogl Mra. W. T. McTigh Philadelphia

Grat Dalton Sues On Contract Of A Sale

Grat Dalton sues in district court claiming $7,500 unpaid on a March due note and seeks judgment for $7,100 plus appointment of a receiver to collect payments. He asserts property valued at $33,500 is exposed to the defendant. An appeal in C H M Jones v. the Socialist Railroad is noted, with a transcript from Judge J A Rowan finding for the plaintiff. The suit arose from a delay in shipment of a cargo of corn to Ottumwa from this port.

Goare Crat Dalton Andreaw Healey Dalton C. HM Jones Va Jobo A. Rowan

Vinol strength tonic promise in Iowa ad

A West Ta—en Ind or Musentine Iowa druggist ad touts Vinol as a powerful strength tonic. It claims a weak, worn young woman recovered after use, asserts its medicinal liver and blood-building elements, and offers a money-back promise if it fails.

West Tafen Ind Vinci Tila A.W. Morgan Weyt Musentine Jowa

Bishop Weekly to Speak at Muscatine United Brethren Church

The prominent Bishop W. W. Weekly of Kansas City Mo. will address the United Brethren church in Muscatine this evening. He arrived this morning and is guest of Pastor Wm. R. McGorrie. The auditorium on Sixth Street is expected to reach capacity for members only. The Men's Club meeting set for tonight has been postponed to next Wednesday.

W. W. Weakly Kaneas Gly United Brethren Church Muscatine Dayton Wm. R. McGorrie Sixth Street Man's Club

Death of Cornelia Hook in Jefferson Township

Cornelia Hook, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hook of Jefferson township, died Tuesday morning from pneumonia. Survived by father, mother, sister Mrs. Marold Bell of near Grandview, and brother Albert at home. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Oakville M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Butley.

Wapello Cornelis A. B. Hook Jeffereon Township Cornelia Jefferson Township Sia Marold Bell Grandview Albert Savices Butley M. E Church Oakville

Knights to Attend Worship Services in Baptist Church

DeMolay Commandery No. 1 of Muscatine invites the local Knights Templar to join the Was ter morning services at the first Baptist church. This annual custom sees the order attend worship as a body at a local church.

Former Ot County resident Mary Secoy dies at home

Former Muscatine county resident Mary Secoy dies at her Davenport home after long illness. Born October 1858, she lived in Muscatine county since infancy, married J. J. Secoy, and is survived by Herman and two children. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at the family residence with interment at Buffalo.

Mary Jenkins Secoy Tuscatine Davenport Herman Buffalo

Muscatine School Kids Get Nine Days Spring Vacation

School officials announce a nine day spring break from March 29 to April 7 for Muscatine students. Classes resume April 7 marking the start of the first quarter with stricter attendance and no distractions. Several local instructors plan to attend the Southeastern Teachers' Association convention in Fairfield on April 4 and 5.

Dees Teachar—Ustic Muscatine Fairfeld

Local notices of visits and travel around Aledo area

Residents and their families travel to Aledo and nearby towns on dates in early March. Names include Mr and Mrs George Agy and Mrs Jean Agy visiting Eliza. Emory Epperly returning from Lamont Iowa. Samuel Emmons and Jeanelin Agy among those making trips for business and shopping.

Djilleraburg Maren Terry Aledo Dusty Ness George A. Agy Eliza Mis Cord Agy Jean Agy M. ‘Urcock Alien Lougill Herroon Emory Epperly A. J. Scranton Raymond Scranton Aledo Sheath Clair- Haas Murdoch M. D. Murdock Tohn F. Cady Myra Cady John L. Gady Scraatont Orlanda Joy

Local police back new firearms bill in legislature

Muscatine authorities welcomed Hazen bill restricting sale of firearms and dangerous weapons. It would require permits to carry concealed weapons with up to two years imprisonment for violations and mandate reporting of any firearm sales to the county auditor. Police expect the law to curb crime and ease juvenile access to guns.

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Lutheran Confirmation Class Examines at Zion's Church

The Rev J Haefner announces a public examination of thirteen confirmation class members at Zion's German Lutheran church Sunday morning from 19 to 2 o'clock. The class includes Rogalle Blaceling Gertrude Seivich Adele Meyn Fla Pogel area Lau Edmund riederich Carl Sylvester Carl Tatek Carl Schneider Frederick Sehmoldt Ernest Raetha and Henry Jamiman. Two Holy Week services follow with Maundy Thursday at 7 20 pm and Good Friday at 1 40 pm. An evening service at 7 40 pm features a sermon on John and the Woman Under the Cross.

J. Haefner Tie German Lutheran Zion's Church Rogalle Blacelng Gertude Seivich Adele Meyn Fla Pogel Area Lau Edmund Riederich Carl ‘Sylvester Carl Tatek Carl Schneider Frederick Sehmoldt Ernest Raetha Henry Jamiman Churea Frst Maundy Haefner John

Foster. Foster II March 12 Entertainments and Updates

Mrs Geo Workman spent Monday with daughters Mrs William Freyermuth and Miss Silvan Workman. Fine Blood Missionary society to entertain Wednesday March 79 at the home of Afra L Warman. Agnes and Verna Stewart visited uncle August Denkmai. Augnat Denkmit visited the meadow with Gal Stewart P Parker is ill. Garman MM church ladies to serve inch at Willfar Danner sale. Mrs Cynthia McGreer is improving with hopeful recovery.

Gal. Stewart P. Parker Garman MM. B. Church Willfar Danner Cynthia I MfeGreer

How to Make Your Hair Beautiful Home Recipe

A vintage style home remedy promises to beautify hair using Lavona Bay Jum Manthel Crystals and a Bay Jum mixture. The instructions claim rapid growth, scalp conditioning, and a drastic reduction in loose hairs with repeated nightly applications.

Beauty's Mirror on Cosmetic Substitutes for Expression

An advertisement critiques powders and creams for facial care and promotes a mercolixed wax treatment to improve expression and complexion. It condemns pasty skin and wrinkles, claims gradual outer skin removal reveals a youthful, even-toned face, and notes a preparation involving powered resin glue and hazel water as a remedy.

Improve Home of the $15 Tailors in City Center

The $15.00 Tailors at the corner of Iowa avenue and Second street unveils a glass-front rebuilt store. Manager Mr. Johnson added carpet, modern fixtures, and a top fabric selection to attract local and out of town customers. He aims to sustain growth through enhanced service and guarantees.

Iowa Avenue Second Street Johnson Hig

Nineteenth Birthday Party for Miss Michel Krang

A lively Tuesday evening marked Miss Michel Krang's nineteenth birthday with about fifteen friends at her Sycamore Street home. Guests received a gold bracelet, decorations were arranged, and refreshments served. flowers were presented, and music from iMusic provided entertainment along with general merriment.

Michel Krang Sycamore Street iMusic Qravers Oflowers Plengant Milo Henderschool

State of Sinaola Opposes Huerta Amid Turbulent Chihuahua

Newspaper dispatches report Inez Salazar declaring rejection of Huerta in favor of Vasquez Gomez, with Chihuahua near turmoil as federal forces threaten Chihuahua City. Interior Sonora towns rally to oust Huerta. Agua Prieta evacuated as Ojeda and 475 men depart, leaving Nogales as one of the last strongholds for constitutionalists.

Nua Inez Salazar Huerta Vasquez Gomez Parral Chihuahua Rabage Chihuahua City Chiimahua Madero Hay Iduerta Nory Sonora Hermosillo Guaymas Sonora Gulf Callacan Sina-toa Mazatlan Pacific Coast

Trotman Swan Wedding and Visiting Guests Report

Morning Sun notes guests from Junction Kansas and Washington Iowa at J F Woliday and J Trotman homes. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Lee Holiday and Mr and Mrs W D Townsley along with Wallace Swan and Clinton Swan. Also references Mrs Mead Sellers and children visiting Cairo relatives. mentions Women’s Missionary Society meeting.

Morning Sun Lee Holiday Junction City Kansas J. F. Woliday Jmr W. D. Townsley Washington Trotman Suy Mys Wallace Swan Davenport Clinton Swan Trotman-Swan

Election of Church Officers and Society Leaders

The United Presbyterian church elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs Nora Wilson and Vice-president Mrs G. Robertson, Secretary Mrs Z C Copeland, and Treasurer Mrs D Y Grodan. The Women's Missionary Society re-elected its officers: President Mrs A Thompson, Vice-president Mrs H H Beck, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Alice Shigh, Secretary of Literature Mrs J A Swan, Lookout Committees Mrs A E Catheron Mrs A C Swan Mrs Ch ers Jarvis and Mrs Alt French visits Monmouth. Local residents and visitors are noted with Mrs W S McClelan and Tara, plus Mrs OF Moeller, in Wayland and Two Angels, Cal. Communion services will be an Enited wesbyteriiy.

Z. C. Copeland D. Y. Grodan Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. Thompson H. H. Beck Alice Shigh iMre J. JA. Swan A. TE. ‘Catheron A. C. Swan Chers.Jarvis Mga Alt Monmouth WS. McClelan OF. Dioller Tara Wayland

Swain Appears Before Judge Horan In Alcohol Case

Del Swain was brought before Judge Horan on intoxication charges and committed earlier to the state inebriate asylum at Knoxville. His hearing commenced this afternoon and was continued to tomorrow. John Studl of Score County was picked up by police in a disturbed condition and will be returned to Scott County for disposition of his case.

del Swain Horan Swain Knoxville Theophilus John Stud Score ‘County Scott County

Democrats Hold Conference in Des Moines Report

Prominent state Democrats gathered in Des Moines for a late March conference with Clark and Wilson wings represented. Patronage reportedly under discussion as leaders claim an agreement is near. Notable attendees included Bart Bronson Spencer W J Jamieson Shenandoah W W Marsh Waterloo and Judge Van Wagenen Sioux City.

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