Marriage Licenses and Local News From Snyder's
A marriage license was issued to Louis Jarr and Martha Van Truffle on Saturday. An eight pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tobias on Schiller street this morning. Banner Lodge members plan a regular meeting Tuesday at 8 PM in the A. O. U. W. hall. Jakie Levin was injured by a brickbat from a playmate, suffering a severe head cut. Jess Sours left for Moberly, Missouri after visiting the R. L. Oliver home. Adam Reinemund, at Rock Island college, spent Sunday with his parents on West Fourth street. Mrs. Catherine Ritter and daughter Theresa Scharfenberg of Los Angeles arrived to visit Adam Ritter on West Front street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jarr
Martha ‘van Truffle
Anthony Tobias
Schiller Street
Jess Sours
Moberly
R. L. Oliver
West Fifth Street
Adam Reinemund
Rock Island
Ernest Reinemund
West Fourth Street
Catherine Ritter
Theresa Scharfenberg
I Los Angeles
Cal
City
Adam Ritter
West Front Street
Tawish Cabinet Resigns
Copenhagen reports the Tawish cabinet resigned today after a government upheaval. The move follows political tensions within the ruling coalition and ends the administration's term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawish
Copenhagen
Funeral of Mrs Bitzer Held at 601 East Sixth Street
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Bitzer was held this afternoon at the family home on East Sixth Street. Rev. Thomas Osborn of First Methodist presided and offered brief remarks. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Geo Hawley G W Porter Lafe Jones Frank Freeman Jacob Springer and A B H Reames. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Adam Bitzer of Kansas City Mrs James Hassett Mrs Robert Heuer and Mrs Mat Horrigan of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Bitzer
East Sixth Street
Thomas Osborn
First Methodist Church
Bitzer
Greenwood Cemetery
Geo. Hawley
G. W. Porter
Lafe Jones
Frank Freeman
Jacob Springer
A. B H. Re
Mrs. Frank Mahin Jr Passes Away
Charles F. Cadle of this city reports the death of the wife and baby of Frank Mahin Jr of New York City. Mahin, son of Mr and Mrs F W Mahin of Nottingham England, is known to Muscatine residents. The death date is uncertain but occurred recently. The young couple had been married only a few years and the loss brings deep sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Cadle
Frank Mahin, Jr
New York City
Mahin
G A R Shelby Norman Post To Convene For Day Funeral
Shelby Norman Post members meet at the old hall tomorrow at 2 PM to attend the funeral of their late comrade and adjutant E. P. Day. Commander R B Baird presides.
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Shelby Norman Post
Old Hall
E. P. Day
R. B. Baird
Lodge Meeting Announcement for Tuesday Evening
There will be work on the 2nd degree tomorrow evening at 7 30. All brethren in good standing are cordially invited. Per W M.
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W. M
FAA Members Urged to Attend E P Day Funeral
All FAA members are requested to assemble tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock for the E P Day funeral at Greenwood Chapel per order of the president.
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Nicon
E. P
Greenwood Chapel
Day Funeral Services Scheduled at Greenwood Chapel
Noon service at 2 o'clock will attend the E. P. Day funeral at Greenwood chapel.
West Liberty Telegraph Operator A. F. Parker Dies
A. F. Parker, 56, longtime Rock Island telegraph operator in West Liberty Iowa, died after a paralytic stroke yesterday afternoon four hours after onset. He is survived by his wife, a married daughter Mrs W H Ryer of Kansas City, a stepdaughter Verna at home, a brother Ambrose Parker in Peoria, and two sisters Mrs Alice Illingsworth and Mrs Arvella Motherston. Funeral is Wednesday at 2 PM at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
A. F. Parker
Rock Island
Parker
Ohio
W. H. Ryer
Kansas City
Verna
Ambrose Parker
Peoria
Ill
Alice Illingsworth
Arvella Motherston
St. Louis
Ed Muenz Guilty of Illicit Liquor Sale
Ed Muenz was found guilty of illegal sale of intoxicating liquors by a six member jury after hearing testimony from four witnesses. He was fined one hundred dollars and costs by Judge H. B. Howe and jailed in default of payment. Prosecutors were Betty of Davenport and County Attorney Pepper, with defense by B. T. O’Niel of Davenport. Jurors listed: Tom Davidson, C. W. Mathis, M. J. Moylan, M. N. Bond, Ed. Smith, and W. B. Pomroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Muenz
Howe
Betty
Davenport
Pepper
B. T. O'Niel
Tom Davidson
C. W. Mathis
M. J. Moylan
M. N. Bond
Ed. Smith
W. B. Pomroy
Automatics Triumph Over Park Place in Sunday Baseball
The Automatic button factory team beat Park Place aggregation 6 to 2 at the Park Place lot. Lippengoes and Summan teamed for the Automatics in a six run effort while Sweitzer and Billings pitched for Park Place. Each squad collected four hits.
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Park Place
Lippengoes
Summan
Sweitzer
Billings
Leave to Attend State Convention
Mrs. Jefferson Thompson and Mrs. Peter Townley left for Des Moines to attend the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs meeting running Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates from across the state are expected, with a busy program including a report reading and a piano selection by Thompson. Afterward they will visit Omaha before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Thompson
Peter Townley
Des Moines
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Thompson
Federation
Townley
Omaha
Notice on Hand Cart Recovery at Journal Office
Inquiry asks if the party who took a hand cart from the alley near the Journal office will return it promptly to avoid trouble. No names or dates are provided.
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Journal Office
Physician's faith in Eckman medicine cited in tuberculosis cases
A physician reports using Eckman’s tuberculosis remedy in several neck tubercle cases with excellent results. One patient reportedly cost $30. The letter, on file at Eckman Laboratory, promotes the medicine and urges readers to request the booklet of cured cases or evidence from the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Senate
Ec Mfg
Philadelia Sekman
Tive
A. G. Bestenlehner
Eckman Laboratory
Phila
Hospital Sunday Designated For May 29 In Hershey City
Public hospital support urged as churches join to receive contributions next Sunday. Ministers plan brief remarks to thank staff and encourage broad participation to raise funds for Hershey hospital.
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Hershey Hospital
Comet Social on YMCA Roof Promises Night of Skies
Tonight the YMCA roof hosts a comet viewing with field glasses and telescopes. The moon’s total eclipse occurs at 9 45 pm and lasts about 45 minutes, weather permitting. Ice cream, cake, small roof admission, and an orchestra add to a lively astronomy evening.
Graduation Class Enjoys Recreation Trip From St Marys
Nine members of the St Marys graduating class spent Friday and Saturday at Harper and vicinity on an outing chaperoned by Sister Mary Theophila. The group included Helen Kurriger Barbara Hager Clara Fuhlman Clara Opelt Mary Kollman Stella Weber Virginia State Edward Lorber and Mark Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School
Sister Mary Theophila
Harper and Vicinity
Helen Kurriger
Barbara Hager
Clara Fuhlman
Clara Opelt
Mary Kollman
Stella Weber
Virginia State
Edward Lorber
Mark Conway
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Mahraun by Ladies Aid
About 25 members of the Ladies Aid society of the German Lutheran church gathered at Mrs. Herman Mahraun s home at 1013 Climer street to honor her thirty sixth birthday. The afternoon from 2 to 5 included social diversions and refreshments.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Lutheran Church
Herman Mahraun
Climer Street
Kecklerville Bible Class Plans Tuesday Meeting
The Kecklerville Bible class will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs H S Howe 911 East Ninth Street. All are cordially welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kecklerville Bible
Major John Circle to Convene Tuesday at G A R Hall
The Major John Circle will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the G A R hall. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Hostesses named for Methodist social at Mrs Legler home
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church held an afternoon social at Mrs. David Legler's home. Credit for the event's success went largely to hostesses Mrs. Charles Parvin, Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. J. T. Downer, Mrs. George Parvin, Mrs. George Hahn, Mrs. George Lohr, Mrs. Ida Burgess, and Miss Ada St Clair and Anna Morrison.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
David Legler
Charles Parvin
Frank Walker
J. T. Downer
George Parvin
George Hahn
George Lohr
Ida Burgess
Ada St. Clair
Anna Morrison
Special meeting of Fraternal Aid Association members
There will be a special meeting of the members of the Fraternal Aid Association this evening at o'clock at the F A A hall. All members are requested to attend as there will be business of importance to come up.
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Fraternal Aid Association
F. A. A. Hall
Many Fail to File Affidavits in Township Races
The County Auditor said the filing deadline for affidavits by township candidates has passed with many noncompliant. In two townships no candidate names may appear on the primary ballots requiring voters to hand write names. No Republican candidates filed in Fulton or Pike townships and only three candidates in Wapsie complied.
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Lawrence
Fulton
Pike
Wapsie
Funeral for E. P. Day Private at Lyle Day Home
The funeral for the late E. P. Day will be held at 2 30 PM tomorrow from the home of his son Lyle C. Day at 619 West Third Street. The service will be private.
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Lyle C. Day
E. P. Day
West Third Street
Exhibition of Pupils’ Work At Public Library
The public library hosts a manual training exhibition this afternoon featuring pieces by grammar grade and high school pupils under M. F. Kavanaugh. Notable items include Carleton Mull’s mission chair with cane work and other turned pieces such as tie-holders, ironing boards, chests, pedestals, foot stools, gavels, blotter-holders, and pen trays. Principal Rodney M. Arey and Kavanaugh contributed a large shaving stand.
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M. F. Kavanaugh
Carleton Mull
Rodney M. Arey
Kavanaugh
Take Tariff Out of Politics Is Plea by Boutell
Detroit May 23 Representative Henry S Boutell urged removing the tariff from partisan politics in a Bankers club luncheon speech. He supported the sundry civil appropriation bill granting 250000 dollars for tariff information and outlined required congress rule changes to allow tariff adjustments.
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Boutell
Detroit
Mich
Henry S. Boutell
Bankers’ Club
Weekend visits across Iowa towns cited
Wilton residents travel to Rock Island to visit son Garrie Farrel. D F Dwyer returns from Muscatine after a brief visit with his mother. Mrs Frank Mellicker and son Francis visit Muscatine. Dr C C Johnson and family arrive from Reynolds NC to visit parents. Charles Mockmore visits Muscatine with sister Mrs George Simons. Mrs D F Dwyer and son James visit Muscatine. Miss Alice Montgomery visits Iowa City. Miss Anna O Keefe of Muscatine visits sister Mrs Nora Sullivan. Miss Elsa Fischer returns from Durant. A W Bannick visits from Davenport. Miss Maude Marshall visits Durant. Mrs C E Weaver arrives from Muscatine to visit her parents. James Pentzel departs to Davenport for a Sunday visit with brother August. Mrs Henry Fisch returns to Muscatine after visiting C Hucke.
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Charles Mockmore
George Simons
Muscatine
D. F. Dwyer
James
Alice Montgomery
Iowa City
Anna O'Keefe
Davenport
Henry Fisch
C. Hucke
Advertising Committee Plans Big Visitor Inbound for July
The Commercial Club advertising panel hosted J Smith organizer of Woodmen of the World Davenport guest at a noonday meeting. He announced a July 10 monument unveiling at Greenwood Cemetery with about twelve hundred out of town visitors. Excursions by boat from Davenport and by rail from Burlington were planned, plus a Davenport tri city turnout. The club will aid the encampment bid for Iowa G A R 1911 in Muscatine and establish headquarters to maximize publicity. E S Batterson of Chicago suggested a Dry Goods Reporter and Dry Goods Man baseball series in Muscatine to generate local advertising. A committee will pursue Des Moines talks and other items for Muscatine’s best interests.
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J. Smith
Woodmen of the World
Davenport
Commercial Club Today
Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Burlington
Tri-Cities
Iowa
Muscatine
Des Moines
Pearl City
E. 8. Batterson
Chicago
Batterson
Dry Goods Reporter
St. Louis
Conesville Schools Close for Summer Vacation
Conesville Iowa closes on Friday with a campus program in the high school. About twenty five visitors attend as pupils from all rooms entertain. Principal L R McKee will not return to teach next fall as he runs for county superintendent of Muscatine County. Mrs Marshall plans to leave after her Columbus Junction Indiana marriage on May 11 1910.
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Conesville
L. R. McKee
Marshall
Muscatine County
Siloam Springs Social News and Local Visits
Community notes report teachers leaving two vacancies at the school as well liked by pupils. Clergy and families attended church events at Wilton and Nichols, with several relatives visiting and traveling to Keithsburg and Iowa City. Births include a daughter born May 19 to E L Reddick and a son born May 21 to J C Gay.
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Siloam Springs
Walter Gaddis
J. S. Beck
Geo. Jarrard
the Reformed Church
Wilton
Walter Mincher
Alvaro
Cass
Keithsburg
Ill
Gladys Eichelberger
Arden
Dollie Cecil
W. McKee
Bessie
Iowa City
Lone Tree
D. N. Cecil
William
Ottumwa
Jno. Singleton
Columbus Junction
Ella McCurdy
Tipton
Des Moines
A. F. Abbott
John Gunderson
Mesdames Akers, Mincher
Miller
M. E. Church
Nichols
Rev. Richards
E. L. Reddick
J. C. Gay
Naval bill passes Senate with 130 million and dreadnoughts
Washington May 23. The naval bill totaling 130 million dollars, including two dreadnought battleships, was approved by the Senate this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
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