Local News and Sales in Muse-U and Princess ads
The itemized local notices advertise a special goldfish sale at Home Tea Co with window displays, a food and apron sale at Muscatine Vacuum Cleaning Co, and theater events at the Princess and Muse-U tonight. Also notes Mrs Shaffer and daughter Leola of Savanna visiting Hast Sixth Street, and a water tax due notice effective April through July with open evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand Knight
Adv
Muse-U Sontgiterady
Trinity
St. Katherine
Charles Shaffer
Misa Leola
Savanna
Personnel Confirmed At Trinity Episcopal Church
The class at Trinity Episcopal Church was confirmed today. The list includes Miss Milfred Relnsagger, Kana Carl, Bertha Walter, Bertah Gunter, Blanche Custer, Coyla Chandler, Mary Thompson, Mildred Benham, Mary Mathowson, Mesars Lola Hughes, Robert Millet, Mrs Charles Lely, and Frank Waltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Milfred TH. Relnsagger
Kana HH. Carl
Bertha M. Walter
Bertah Mgunter
Blanche
Custer
Coyla
Chandler
Mary G. Thompson
Mildred A. Benham
Mary J. Mathowson
Lola Hughes
Robert Millet
Charles C. Lely
Frank W. Waltar
Presiding Elders Arrive for Local AME Meeting
The Rev. I N Daniels of Evans ton Ill presiding elder of Keo Kuk district and the Rev. D W Brown of Washington Ta visited for the quarterly session at the local AME church. The meeting begins at 7 54 o clock tonight after a session in Washington Sunday. Program pages promise dramatic scenes including Falling Floors and a Balcony Rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Daniels
Evanston
Keo- Kuk
African Methodist Episcopal Church
D. W. Brown
Washington
A. M. Ebchiteh
Dayton Flood Toll and Rebuilding Pleas Rise
Amid Dayton flood chaos, officials warn 15,000 homes need plastering and 2,000 razing, with 45 structures requiring new foundations. Debris removal and sanitation drive citywide as Ohio and Indiana face extensive destruction and relief aid mobilizes from Chicago.
Relief fund drives aid stricken Ohio Indiana towns
The Ohio and Indiana relief fund continues as donations rise. A journal check of 560,590 and a draft of 58.00 from German American Savings Bank were sent to Colonel W. Wilson, treasurer of the Ohio Relief Committee, with funds soon to be forwarded to Hugh Dougherty of the Indiana Ballet committee. Money is urgently needed for flood victims across gates, with more contributions expected and a big show at the bio screen to boost funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohino
Indiana
Journal
German American Savings Bank
Ohio Relief Committee
Hugh Dougherty
In- Alanspols
Indiana Ballet Committee
Rohan Funeral Draws Many Out-of-Town Relatives
Funeral services for Misa Mary Hoban were held at Matthiae church at ten o clock with Rev Fr Leonard presiding. Out of town relatives attended, including Mr and Mrs J H Laughlin and Mrs Lyon of Chicago and Cedar Rapids relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Hoban
Jobo Laughlin
Matthiae Church
Leonard
Depnle O'Ke
Bridge Carpenter Killed by Train Near City
Albert Bales, 60, of Ottumwa Iowa, a bridge carpenter, was struck and killed by Rock Island passenger train No 60 about two miles east of the city. His lifeless body was hauled to Rock Island and placed in the Kent undertaking parlors. He had been working under foreman D M Harney on the bridge gang. the engineer A Gordon did not see him. No witness to the accident. likely he stepped onto the right of way as the train neared. He leaves a wife in Ottumwa and relatives were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bales
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Mia
Bales
D. M. Harney
A. Gordon
Kent Undertaking
Balas
Otdumwa
Opening of River At This Point Initiates Hunting Trips
Initial trip tomorrow launches Geneva Island ferry service by Frank Boke for private outings and seasonal hunts up the river. Government teams at Fairport install equipment, Arctic dredge launched, dredging to start later. River level falls but remains high, with Mad Creek floodwaters still surrounding factories today.
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Garry
Fey Wealie
Frank Boke
Geneve Island
Geneva Island
Jowa Avenue
Fairport
Eido Wheeler
Arctic
Ite
Ativer
Indica
Mad Creek
Babe Found Dead in Bed in South Muscatine
A six month old infant, Jesse Irving Lagrant Light, was found dead in bed at 1 AM in South Muscatine. Parents claim the child slept quietly. Dr. C H King, county coroner, said probable heart defect caused death. The family is mystified by the sudden loss and noted the mother slept nearby with the door open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Irving
John W. Light
Nebraska Street
South Muscatine
Alent
C. H. King
Éhid
Improved fence post brace for corner support patent
An improved brace for fence posts supports the corner post and resists strain from stretched fencing. It can be applied at any suitable location along a fence and is protected by a U S patent with vigorous prosecution of infringements.
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U. S
George O'Brien Dies at Eighty After Long Life as Shoemaker
George O'Brien, a lifelong resident of Munzatine, aged eighty, died at the home of his son in law M. A. Byrne on West Fourth Street. Born May 15, 1832 in County Clare Ireland he came to America, worked as a shoemaker for Thureton and Doigen, and lived in New York Chicago Davenport and Columbus before settling here. He is survived by five children and was a devout member of St Matthias church. No funeral arrangements yet.
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Gorge O'Brien
M. A.byrne
Phas West Fourth Street
O'Brien
Ireland
Tnnis
Clare
Lfe
New York
Chicago
Davenport
Columbus Cty
Muntatine
Thureton and Doigen
Bridget
Sullivan
Puewuio
Cwlo
Poultry Talk Set for Next Monday in Muscatine
Announcement from County Crop Improvement Association official K A Kirispatrick that the next poultry talk will be delivered Monday evening April 7 at the Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association office. Poultry raisers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aavinor K. A. Kirispatrick
Muscatine
Race to end sweatshop abuses sparks vice commission hearings
Chicago reports reveal witnesses from the West Side sweatshop district describing wages from 2.40 to 5 dollars weekly and stories of hardship. Lieutenant Governor O Hara supports a national minimum wage law as manufacturers warn state laws harm industry. Walter Rubens testifies on outfits and alleged moral pressure on workers.
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Chicago
Ill
Barrett O'Hara
West Side
O'Hara
Juul
Rosenwald
Lnw
Rubens
Bible Day at German Baptist Church Draws Congratulatory Praise
The Bible day program at the German Baptist church yesterday proved a great success with a large morning service. The event aimed to provide Bibles and religious literature for missionary fields and the congregation contributed twelve dollars, pleasing the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
Chicago Carmen Suited by Arbitration Board Verdict
Chicago union president W D Mahon announced acceptance of the street car arbitration board terms yesterday. He stated there would be no trouble and that the men are satisfied with the negotiations, noting improved pay dating from the start and acknowledging the decision as an arbitration result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon
Chicago
Maren
W. D. Mahon
Tve
Indirect harassment cards sent to Princess Theatre patrons
The Princess theatre faces an alleged mail fraud case as cards urging patrons to discontinue visits have circulated. Rouse offering $56 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction. Lady Boston reports messages read, The management desires you discontinue your visits to the theatre for a time.
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United States Postal Department
Princess Theatre
Rouse Aro
Lady Boston
The
Princaci
Muscatine Clergyman Speaks at Dedication
Over seventy members of the German Evangelical congregation attended the dedications of the new Frieden's church at Rock Island yesterday. The Rev. Richard Stave delivered the principal English sermon, with Rev. Dr. Jacob Pleler of Cincinnati and others giving addresses. The church, costing about $20,000, is among the finest of its denomination in the state, with Rev. Fred Rolf as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Jacob Pleler
Cincinnati
Synod
Pis+ier
F. Werning
London
H. Marquis
Broadway Presbyterian
Rock Island
Fred Rolf
New York Stock List Overview of Major U S Stocks
A compact stock list notes diverse firms including United States Steel Amalgamated Copper American Sugar Refining American Smelting and Refining Anaconda Mining Co Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & North Western Illinois Central Interborough Rapid Transit Missouri Pacific National Leads New York Central Norfolk & Western Pennsylvania Reading Union Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Railway and United States Steel among others with varied quoted figures and percentages.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
American Cotton
American Smelting
American Sugar
American Tax
Anaconda Mining Co
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
United States Steel
Wabash
Western Union
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & North Western
Chicago
Mil. & St
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Colorado & Southernes
Delaware & Hudson
Denver & Rio Granda Erig
General Electric
Great Northern Ptd
Great Northern Ore City
Illinois Central
Interborough-fed
Interborough Met
P International Harv
Lewisville & Nashy
Missouri Pacific
Sje
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Lehigh Valley
New York Central
Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
People’s Garg
Pullman Palace Car Reading
Rock Island Co
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Andy
A. M. E. Church
Iowa
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
Second ‘St
Day-Ton
Gox
Indianapolis
Ave
City Board of Health
Countes
Upton
Ind
Carmi
United Charltey
American National Red Cross Society
Chicago Association of Commerce
Tiffin
Ohio
Columbhox
Columbusx
Cox
Obie
Dayton
Marchants
Tn Riverdale
North Dayton
RED Star Oil
McQuesten Hardware Company
Ocal Relief Fund
Bie
Durand
Rohan Foneral
Kent
Wraxnk Boke
Cozy
Babe
Henry Wagner
Letts
Town
George O'Brien
Whs
Shoemaker
Minds Vice Commission
Indy Toston
Orpheum
Little, Alabama
Cyclone Pictures
WAVE
Rock
Gelical Congregation
Klondike Incubators
Fuller & Hiller Hardware CO
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