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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

4

Local residents leave for trips and visits

George Volger departs for Moline on a shore bus negA trip. Pauline Minkwhite leaves for Bloomington to visit for a holiday. Mrs LaGrile from Sterling visits J J O'Brien’s home before returning home. Alpha Sissel heads to Fairport on the Firefly for professional business. Reverend and Mrs DeBruing of the Dutch Reformed Church travel to Chicago for Synod events and plan to return next week to New Sharon, where Rev DeBruing will conduct services next Sunday.

George Volger West Second Paront Moline Mise Pauline Minkwhte Pine Street Bloomington Alpha Sissel Pint Tront Point Fairport Rav 5. DeBruing Chicago Naw Sharon Dafimino

Elgin Produce Market Report May 93 Butter Steady

Elgin Produce Market in Elgin reports May 93 butter prices steady at 28 cents per pound with no movement in markets. Trade activity remains quiet as buyers wait on further price signals from suppliers.

Elgin Elgin, Jr

Local Visitors Report From Mulberry and Mubberry Addresses

Mrs KX, Watterman and daughter Mrs George Munroe of Fresno Cry visit Cyrus Overman at 2405 Mulberry and G A Moore at 618 Mulberry. Misses Gertrude and Hortense Pulliam, summoned by their father Th G B Pulliam, return to Chicago to resume studies.

Kx, Watterman George Munroe Fresno Cry Cyrus Overman Mulberry G. A. Moore Mubberry Avenue Gertrude Hortense Pulliam Th. G. B. Pulliam West Third Sirect Chicago

Division Superintendent Coughlin Visits City and Inspects Depot

Superintendent D Coughlin of the Missouri division of the C RT P I railway and a party of inspecting officials spent the afternoon in the city inspecting the sea depot and yards. They found conditions good with new safety measures adopted from Trenton reports. Notable orders include stricter trainman precautions and yard clearance rules to prevent accidents. Damages to produce companies cited as an expense, while the flyer urges careful handling and continuous safety emphasis. The piece promotes the upcoming return of the Red and White Roses and highlights event plans tonight.

D. Coughlin Missouri C., RT. & PI Railway Trenton Flo Bulelin Aidalgo Bulletin ’Board Traimen Esas

Lifeless Body Identified in River Mystery

The lifeless body pulled from the Mississippi River was identified as Marie Bolger of Davenport by her sister Katherine Bolger. Clothing matched the missing Davenport girl who vanished April 19 after a quarrel with a man who paid attentions to her. a St Louis Exposition medal was found on her person. Police searched across cities but found no leads. The family suspects no witness to self harm. burial is planned soon.

Mississipp Marie Bolger Davenport Misa Katherine Bolger Davenport Gil John Bolger Magratine Davanpor Tadapan Lent Haklug Company Glaoue St. Louis Exposition Rock Letind Atvest Glater Katherine Bolger Davenport ‘Pridee

Freight Question 10 to be Discussed Tonight

Improved freight facilities will be discussed at the Muscaliye Commercial club meeting this evening. A letter from D. Coughlin, Missouri division superintendent of Rock Island railroad, will be read. The railroad seeks the former Great Western Cereal warehouse site to use the Slime straight house. Local opposition cites property rights, but Rock Island officials say they will offer better shipping facilities to shippers and aim to secure the warehouse. A committee may be appointed to confer with the city council to choose a course of action.

Muscaliye Commercial Club D. Coughlin Missouri Division Rock Island Railroad Rock Island Great Western Cereal Company Rocksland Railroad

Women pay the penalty for being female says ad

An ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy for women’s pains and ailments claiming it brings health to suffering women and is a blessing for those facing menstrual discomfort and related disorders.

Olan Lydia B. Pinknam

Death of Former Muscatine Girl

Jr and Mrs Z A Snider of Haat Second Street learned of the death of their daughter Mrs Stella Sauer of Hampton Indiana who passed away Sunday morning Air hospital there Her father rushed from Hampton to accompany the remains back to Muscatine The body is expected to arrive Tuesday evening She was born in Kalona and lived much of her life in Muscatine Interment will be in Kalona likely Wednesday.

No Warrant For Gaynor Arrest Mentioned In May Report

A New York report states magistrate Karnecian denied Ralph Pulituor’s request for a warrant to arrest Mayor Gaynor on a crime charge. The alleged offense stems from a February 24 Brooklyn speech attributed to the mayor.

Vinol touted as health helper for weak children

An advertising letter from J Wemond Miller of New Haven Conn promotes Vinol as a tonic for sickly pale children. The claim cites improved health after giving Vinol, attributing results to liver extracts, iron and strength builders. A. W. Morgan of Milwaukee offers a money back guarantee.

J. Wemond Miller New Haven Gonn Sud A. W. Morgan

Postpone Luncheon Meet At Club Rooms

The Muscatine Commercial Club evening meeting was postponed by the executive committee due to unfavorable air temperatures. The regular session will proceed at the club rooms with the factory reporting committee likely to present a definite proposition after two weeks of general sessions. Future dinners will be arranged.

Muscatine

Birthday fete marks Miss Oliver’s sixteenth

The birthday anniversary of Miss Nanno Oliver, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A J Oliver of Walnut Street, was celebrated Saturday afternoon. Guests, chaperoned by Mrs. Mary Lampe and Miss Nell Greaser, visited the theatre then Red Leaf cream parlors for refreshments. A large birthday cake with candles topped the fête, carnations adorned the tables, and souvenirs were exchanged. The Women’s Relief Corps meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:40 PM.

Miss Oliver Nanno Oliver A. J. Oliver Walenut Street Mrrs Mary Lampe Nell Greaser Aftair

Death of Father of George M. Wells

Mrs. George M. Wells of 618 West Third street received word Sunday from Port Jervis that A. Wells, 82, father of George M. Wells, had died after ten days at his son's Muscatine home. He passed Sunday afternoon and was remembered by locals as a former visitor.

George M. Wells West Third Street A. Wells Port Jervis Muscatine Wells

Mothers' Day Observance Spreads Nationwide

Mothers' Day to be observed Sunday May 1 with white carnation wearers and church services. Origin traced to Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia who promoted the second Sunday in May after her mother’s death, with governors issuing proclamations. Observance widening as cities and organizations advocate the day.

Musca Anna Jarvis Philadelphia Buck Milas Jarvis One Jong States Am Dewspaper

Victory for Express Claimant Bound by Declared Value

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that a sender who certifies the value of an express parcel is limited to that declared value when seeking damages for loss. Jacob Appel sued U S Express for $59 after shipping goods from New York to Denver disappeared. The court upheld the lower court, but clarified the ruling applies to the form of certification required by the carrier.

Denver Colo Colorado Supreme Court Jacob Appel U. & Express Company Appel New York Supreme Court couIpany

Muscatine Day Fund Rises But Falls Short of Last Year

Unofficial Saturday totals show Muscatine public school children raised about 400 in the day’s tag sales, far below last year. Truant Officer Charles Scernhus and principals report weather and uneven participation reduced turnout. Jackson led with 760 tags, Jefferson 668, Lincoln 54, Washington 540, Franklin 440, Garfield 193, and Mukiltey 200 in scattered totals.

Muscatine Charles Scern Hus Thoory Jackson School Jefferson School Wson Creeey Reces Ress Gis Lincoln School Cece Washington School Franklin School Mukintey Gohomt Garfield School Ss. Vee

Rutherford Funeral At St Matthias Church

The funeral for George Rutherford, who died last week in Des Moines, was held this morning at nine o'clock at St Matthias Church. Rev F J Deanard led the service. Pallbearers were James O'Toole, James P Ryan, Mathew Burns, J E T Weesels, Thomas Ryan, and John F Devitt. Interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery.

St. Matching George Rutherford Lake Des Moines St. Matthias Church F. J. Deanard James O'Toole Janes P. Ryan Mathew Burns J. E.T. Weesels Thomas Ryan John F. Devitt St. Mary's Cemetary

King to Hold Inquest Over Wells Body at West Taberty

FE B King of Muscatine county will hold an inquest today at West Taberty into the death of Gulliver Wells a Black man killed when struck by a switch engine in West Liberty earlier this morning Wells died after the collision and the inquest will determine the cause and circumstances of the death

Nepro West Taberty FE. B. King Muscatine County Peoronen Jay West Gielock Gulliver Wells West Liberty Wella

Rain Halts Marksmen Rifle Practice Postponed

The Company C1 rifle team failed to begin practice yesterday due to showers. The initial practice of the year is rescheduled for next Sunday.

Ttlis

Pope Grants Audience to Cardinal Ferrata in Rome

In Rome on May 5 Pope Pius received his first audience since illness. Cardinal Dominic Ferrata, who just returned from Malta where he presided at a congress as canal laxete, was granted the honor of the audience this morning.

Cardinal Feratta Rome Pope Pius Sitce

Pope Shows Deep Interest In Congress Details

The pope expressed deep interest in the congress inquiring minutely about the details of this great religious gathering.

Bids to be considered at city council meeting tonight

The city council will review bids received Friday as the engineer finalizes figures. The alders met Saturday but figures remain incomplete. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Nutting Launch club holds its regular monthly session Tuesday at three o'clock. all members are urged to attend.

Nust Elth

Reliable Loan Co Muscatine Ad Promises Quick Cash

Money to loan on horses cattle farm machinery household furniture vehicles pianos crops and other valuables with confidential terms. Immediate funds and payoff of other loans offered. Also notices selling entire stock of merchandise at 109 B 2nd St Muscatine to settle estate with options to lease or remove stock.

Prica Comemany Olf Muscatine Reliable Loan CO Reliance Loan CO Mapentine Town

For Rent Store Room on Second Street No 108

Leasing notice for a store room formerly Toben Dry Goods and Millinery Stores. Best city location, available to close the Toten estate. For further particulars contact H M Bartlett Attorney at Law, Office over old P Q, Mue eating, Tawa.

Toben Dry Goods Toten Ee H. M. Bartlett P. QO Mueeating Tawa

Partner Wanted for Muscatine Garage

Wanted 8 partner with small amount of money to operate a garage in Muscatine. Must have experience and be able to take active control of the business. Fully equipped and has a good business in a sane garage. Part of the particulars see Dr HY Lange German meritan Bark Blig Muscatine Iowa.

Muscatine HY OF. Lange Meritan Bark Blig Towa

For Rent Two State Roomest Jow Rentals

Two state room rentals advertised with four facts per month ranging from eight to twelve dollars. Rooms offered furnished and unfurnished, centrally located. Large button factory with two cutting machines at arrow rates. Further details through FH M Bartlett Attorney at Law over FP Muscatine Iowa.

Tao Arrow Rantes M. Bartlett Muscatine Towa

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Dr. Johnson Muscatine Vacuum Cleaning Co Iowa Avenue Schaefer Robert LaGrile Sterling, Yi Avs J. J. O'Brien East Fifth Street Coughlin Thia Andy C. Cadle Girne Pamsite Keokuk Power Dam Morning Star Enquirer Ft. Bernhardt Gaynor Fru Sikly Child Women's Welle? Corps Edgar A. Wells Fort Jervis New Jack Bessey Company Orpheum Act Society Comey Dax Express Rutherford Fuenerat Poe H. F. Barnard East Second St H. P Fuller & Hiller Hdw. Co Journal Towen B. 2Nd St Tohen H. M. Bartlett Third and Mulberry Belin Ruthenberg Geo W. Reuling
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