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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

4

Dance at Red Mon hall and Prince tonite races touted

A local notice advertises a Washington Chapter No 4 BR A ML convocation on Friday evening May 4 1925 at 8 o'clock. It also promotes a dance at Red Mon hall and a race feature at Prince tonite with the show Until We Three Meet Again. A sale at Casper Shoe Store offers women shoes valued up to 4.00 dollars for 36.00 dollars during the event.

Flogtiar Washington BR. A. ML H. P Princeas Ofphon Olf Casper

Annual Meeting of Geneva Golian Country Club Next Tuesday

The Geneva Golian Country Club will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening at the Commercial club rooms. Officers will be elected and committees chosen, making the session important as the club nears completion and expects a busy summer season.

Geneva Golian Country Club Steslon Nctiv Cauntry Etud

Nichols Iowa News Highlights Local Visits and School Break

Nichols area notes visitors from San Francisco and Lettaville Muscatine County eighth grade exam caused two days of high school closure. Local church women hosted a birthday party at Mrs Nichols home with refreshments and a program including Silver Threads Among The Gold and a prayer.

Nichols Lone Tree Wilma Briggs Morris Fred Travia Toy Muscatine Muscatine County Afr TR. M. Norrin Concarville Thomas Dean Henry Braun Lawrence, Tolay WW. J. Brown Walter Cullens Muscactine The Indies of the Christian Church M. Nichols

Eggs Rise and Fall in Sudden Street Accident

On East Second Street before noon a Illinois farmer driving a wagon collided with a curb when a front wheel separated. Cases of eggs spilled everywhere as the wagon toppled and its contents burst, spreading broken shells and odor along the street. Les Ward observes the scene from the business district while Shringo festivities loom.

Magsn Musentino East Second Street Ors Les

Hand of Law Stayed for Family of Colfax Man

Des Moines Iowa May 8 The stay of execution for Karl C Lindsey of Colfax slated to lifelong imprisonment at Fort Madigan was granted to allow him to earn funds for his family. The Supreme Court postponed rehearing after Lindsey, who was convicted in Newton in 1909 for criminal assault, has lived under bond. He has worked on flying machine projects and hopes to secure aviation work to place about $6,000 in his family’s bank account. Also noted are remarks by Prof Alcock of Coe College to Local High School students on immigration and Ellis Island and Rev S R McCorkie leaving for the U B National Conference in Decatur Illinois.

Des Moines Karl C. Lindsey Colfax Fort Madigan Supreme Court Ponad Wneil Tall. Lindsay Nawton Iucige Lha Supreme Court Tfe Lindsay Bart Warmeuits Parsons Lberty Weld Ni Aviation Ensagemente Tle Alcock Coe College Hicock

City An Oasis For Desert Wayfarers Shriners Parade

City hosts the first Shriners ceremonial procession in its history with about two hundred attendees from Davenport and other southeastern cities. The day includes a parade at 4:30 and a banquet at the First Methodist church followed by a ceremonial session at the Armory and a benefit performance at the Orpheum theatre.

Muscatine Fez Kaaba D & M. Interurban Davenport Peterson Tortmer Elre Launch Club Elks Shriners Powers That Be Polie Department

Making survey for northern extension to Navtaweet Muscutine

A survey for a northern extension to Navtaweet Muscutine railway is underway under KR J Smitt of Davenport. An engineering crew moved north on Town Avenue from Third Street at noon and will start actual construction within about thirty days. General Manager Crafts of the Davenport and Mustatine Railway will announce the plan after visiting. The Kechterville line was permanently reopened this afternoon.

Navtaweet Muscutine KR. J. Smitt Davenport Town Avenue Third Street Crafts Davenport and Mustatine Kechterville

Register Figures In O'Hara Affidavit

Chicago May 1 The Ameri can register of Chicage hatus figures in the secret affidavit presented in the state senate yodler day attacking the morality of Lint Governor O Mara chairman of vice commission was found today. The affidavit was presented by Deputy Sheriff Richard M Sullivan but it was made by another person whose signtity is obscure so far as the public is concerned. It was produced upon the insistence of the lieutenant governor who for glares It is part of a conspiracy formed in the underworld by neragus whose incomes were threatened by tas urtitude paganus vice.

Chicago State Senate Covernor O'Mara Richard M. Sullivan Neragus Tas Paganus

Republicans to re organize congressional committee

Washington May 5 Haven republicans will confer tonight on re organization of the republican congressional committee. The call circulated urged re organization and favor Representative Gardner of Massachusetts as chairman. Gardner supporters push for a more progressive attitude on the current committee.

Washington, D. C Haven Republican Congressional Committee Congressional Committee Gardner Massachusettts

Robber Escapes After Train Holdup In Kansas City

Kansas City detectives theorize Jesse M. Short of Joplin was shot during a train robbery aboard a Kansas City Southern train and $1,100 was stolen. Desperate criminal Jo Wm. La Trasse, once jailed in Wyandotte County for train robbery, is linked to the case with ties to Chicago and St Joseph. A shirt found near the tracks east of Kansas City aids the manhunt as wounded suspect Lewis Watson is held for further questioning.

Kansas City Jesse M. Short Joplin Jo Wm. la Trasse Wyandotte County Kansas la Trasee Chicago St. Joseph Nilay Lewis Watson Shorbens

Resume Play On Public Playground At Hershey Court Corner

Public playground at Hershey Court near Ninth and Oakwood streets will reopen with mayoral approval. Over one hundred youths pledged to behave properly as authorities allow resumed use, despite earlier protests from a tenant of Hershey Court who opposed the arrangement. The ground is deeded to four religious groups, and the dispute threatened community dissatisfaction.

Ninth Oakw Hershey Court Clyle Sociecy Activa Nodon Ity

Guardsmen Training Dates Dictate Summer Camps

Instructions received by Captain Weary Langg outline summer training for Iowa National Guard units. The annual instruction for officers, led by regular army personnel, will occur July 14 to 21 at the Adlb grounds Des Moines, with rifle practice concurrent. July 24 to August 4 the Forty-fourth regiment will camp, followed by brigades of the Fifty-third and Fifty-sixth regiments August 4 to 15.

Weary F. Langg Adl BP Des Moines Tuna Witty Col Bennett Alter Fofty Hyatt

Y Board In Meeting With New Secretary

A. W. Davis, general secretary of the local Young Men's Christian Association, met with the board of directors for the first time since taking duties last week. Plans included immediate improvements to the association building and a likely complete remodeling of the dormitories, with a committee appointed to arrange details.

A. W. Davis Young Men’s Christian Association Anel Ih G Dirsthne

Fine Shoe Repair Shop to Open Soon in Muscatine

Muscatine welcomes a new Goodyear Shoe Repair Works opening Saturday at 11 East Second Street in the former street car waiting room. G P Petersen and family, former Muscatine residents, have moved from Davenport to operate the shop with up-to-date Goodyear machinery and first class odor control. The move is expected to be well received by local friends.

Muscating Goodyear Show G. PL Peetersen East Second Street Goodyear Petersen Davenport Muscatine

Hallet elected 10 head state dentists and officers named

The Iowa state dentists convention closed with J A Mallett of Des Moines named president B F Redmen from Oshkosh vice president M Kennedy of Des Moines secretary and Frank Fourt of Fairfield treasurer Des Moines to host next convention The state board of dental examiners nominees were TH Latcham C L Topi J W Marsh J P White and George Brooke.

Davenport Iowa State Dentists Convention J.A. Mallett Des Moines BF. Redmen Oshkalodsa M. Kennedy Dag Moines Frank Fourt Fairfield Clarke State Board of Dental Examiners TH. E. Latcham Jefferson C. L. Topi Decor Aledo Weller Banquer Walcott BR. N. A Gcott Clinton Ceday Lyons

Exhibition Schedule Delayed Opening This Friday

Special notice states the art, manual training and penmanship exhibit will not open until 1:30 PM tomorrow. Doors stay closed during the hours tomorrow, but the exhibit will be open to the public all day Saturday. The art and manual training works are shown at the Museums Police Library while the penmanship display is at the Young Men's Christian Association.

Muesar Poa- Ue Young Men's Christian Association

Wakara skin healer offered for 25c by A W Morgan’s Drug Store

Advertisement proclaims CLEARLY THE COMPLEXION a remedy for pimples acne and skin troubles. Wakara is introduced in Atinsentine by Morgan at 25c a liberal sized jar with claims of cleansing purifying and nourishing skin. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

Atusentine Morgan A. W. Morgan

Shaw Organizing Company Plans Atlantic Railroad Takeover

Ex governor Leslie M. Shaw forms a railroad company to seize control of the Atlantic railroad, extend north and west toward coal fields, connect with northern Missouri, and supply the northwest. He studies state laws on foreign corporations to gauge obstacles and hopes to announce plans soon.

Atlantic Railroad Des Moines Leslie M. Shaw Low Missouri

Coster Performs Marriage Under Popular Judge Banner

Judge J C Coster again officiated at a wedding today joining Miss Madeline Wagner of Louisa County and Everett J Blake of Macpeine County. The couple plan to establish their home on a farm, reflecting the ongoing demand for his services among couples seeking nuptials.

J. C. Coster Madeline Wagner Louisa County Everett J. Blake Mpecatine County

Hare and Hound chase to be held by HF 5 B

A society note recalls a Hare and Hound event organized by HF 5 B after a high school YWCA session. Hares led by Ida Weaver and Hounds chaperoned by Mrs. Ira H McIntire meet at Agnes and Mary Robbing's home for a 3 pm start Saturday with lunch, chase ending around 3 44 pm.

Via Young Women's Christian Association Ida Weaver Ira H. McIntire Agnes Mary Robbing Towa J Avenue Haves Helen Waht Wilt Burgh

For Sale Items Include Flatboat and Horses in City

Classified notice lists a sixteen foot flatboat four horse engine one horse wagon one bogey a five and nine year old mare a city browe and a bicycle for sale. Call 1011 M for details.

Conservation of Life and Health Urged by Doctor

Dr. W L Treynor of Council Bluffs urged Iowa physicians to curb commercialism and promote public health education in a presidential address at the Iowa State Medical Society meeting in Des Moines. He called for county publicity committees to inform the press about health matters and warned that the public must see doctors act for life and health, not profit.

Des Moines W. Ll. Treynor Council Bluffs Iowa State Medical Society Treynor Esuntenante

Towa Bluffs Iowa Notes and Visits

May 7 report from Towa Bluffs Iowa lists returning residents and visitors. Weaver comes home after caring for daughter Mrs Thomas Sthin of Grandrow. Noted violinist Mr McKinley visited his niece Mrs Earl Summarville and family among other friends.

Iowa Butts Ita Weaver Thomas Sthin Grandrow McKinley Earl Summarville T. G. Devore Harriet Albet Bell Simmons

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David Bogard House of Better Merchandise Red Mon Rail Mia Princsss Tonishti Adv Red Mon Bloc Adv Nichole Ceremo Parate O'Hara Sacramento Calif Senate Committee On Public Morals Hallet Iowa Greater Davenport M'Niel BR. MeNel Musgatne Y. M.C. Aw Uml Dtr Ihe Insurance Field A “Fe Insuranda Company J Clinton McNie John A. Robbing Shaw Organizing Company Coster Volger West Second Street Alumatl Ighh Schuol John A. Hobbine Dent Amy Hoopes Ais Helen Weidling Se Taty Cerl C. Schmidt Jhe Roetie Kennedy Lauren Fenderson Sue Erb Harold Pantel Eila Reuting Maynard L. Thompson Ladies’ Aid Society First Congregations Church WW. S. Norton Ping Street PF. Bomke Norton Thorp Sale Ed. Erb Alice Gettert Ed. Litty M. M. M. Cra Mix Florence Fiebaly East Seventh Street Margaret Ogilvie Maude Seright Hazel Terry Laura Keath Lucille Baker Eva McCormick Flora Benehem Mildred Benham Helen Dora East Sixth Street Albert Schmidt Arthur Schmidt Migs (Innig Kroner Alpha Wabnits Palathea First Methodist Episcopal Church Hersher Memorial Hospital Guild F. F. Aspel Mulberry Avenue B.E. Eversmeyer First Baptisl Church Journal Want Towa Bluffs Orpheum Tonight P.M AEA
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