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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1917

Page

4

Mrs Sywassink Dies At Home In New Era

Luisa Charlotte Kemper born November 25 1860 Montpelier township spent life in Magentina county. Married John Sywassink December 27 1880. Survived by husband and many children nieces and grandchildren. Longtime member of the Methodist church. Funeral at home and New Era church Wednesday 1 30 PM Rev C Mfit to officiate. Interment Fare kor cemetery.

John Sywassink New Era Pas Sywandink Louisa Charlotte Kemper Montpelier Township Magentina County John Sywanatnk Joss Thor William Strake New Brera William Holt Sweetland John Fairport Henry Charles Lodise Nottle Fivol Prathora Charlox George Kom Methodiat Church Tome and

West Liberty Plans Red Cross Unit Formation

In West Liberty four town churches agreed Saturday afternoon to organize a Red Cross unit at the Indian rest room. Indicated organizer Itay Whitnere sent to headquarters for official setup and support for the new group.

Liberty Itay Whitnere Organiz

King’s Daughters Circle Sees Strong Interest in Membership

Ten papers report a King’s Daughters Circle meeting led by the president with high enthusiasm. Thirty ladies signaled willingness to join and a second gathering is set for Saturday June 2 to elect officers and add many names to the roll.

King’s ‘Daughters Circle

Memorial Service Held at Junction for Grand Army Members

Memorial service conducted at the Junction Methodist Church honored Grand Army of the Republic members who served valiantly in the Civil War. A large crowd attended as veterans, WWI and Sons of Veterans members gathered with a choir, prayers by Rev. Drake, and a sermon by Rev. Brooks urging volunteers to serve humanity and country.

Columbia Junction Methodiat Monicopal Church Largo Grand Army of the Republic Anva Union Ring Nebers G. A Harry Emdth Ponrer W. I. Fall Com.manor David Weaver Joseph Deamon Milo Kelly John McFarlane J.R. Smith George Taine A. J. ‘Puints Sons of Veterans Roy E. C. Brooks Methodist Episcopal Church Germany

Popular Stars to Play a Muse U at the Amuseu

The coming week features Vitagraph stars Edith Storey Antonio Moreno Lionel Barrymore and Karla Williams in the Blue Ribbon feature Money Magic at Arenall on Wednesday. Storey, famed for dramatic acting from youth, stars opposite Moreno and William Dunedin, with Williams delivering Arsene Lupin in the Vitagraph release.

Withda Ammueo-U Macife~ Kay Lionel Barrymore Edith Storey Arenall Aghiovomenta Picturun Prctura Attara Fow Productions Vitarraph Kornelf Harsend Lapin Atin Arseno Lapin Vitagraph Pant Scapdon Earle Willams Ma Tikings Hin Mic Mr. Willams Alwayn Arsene Lupin Mr. Williams Alewayn Tean Malik Story Thuradray Earle Williams Arsene “Lupin

Injured Man Will Recover After Danville Accident

David Brown hurt when his automobile overturned five miles west of Danville is improving. His son Glen sustained a broken collar bone and other injuries and is also reported to be recovering. The crash occurred while five men returned home, trapping Brown under the car until aid arrived. Initial prognosis worsened then improved. recovery anticipated barring complications.

Wapello David Brown Glen Hla Danville Brown

Memorial Service Held in Wilton and Local Church Events

Memorial services were held yesterday in Wilton with WR.C. and Post in attendance. Rev. G. L. Sintford spoke on Our Heritage and Its Cost. An evangelistic sermon followed at Trinity Baptist Church by Ray C. B. Lee, focusing on Life's Theme. Mary’s Catholic Church announced a new organ dedication with a Schmidt Concert Co. program featuring Misa Havel Wenth and Mrs. Maude Marshall. A midland audience enjoyed the performance. Don’t wait for a cyclone. act now with Bishop’s ideas.

Cipurnht Wilton Heli Horn Methodist Wolyaopal Aanion Mele Wr.c G. L. Sintford Misentine Wish Misa Havel Wenth Manentine Adolat Maude Marshall Behmidt Co. Wit Tig

Illinois Storm Widespread Aftermath Reported

Illinois struck by tornado damage across Mattoon, Charleston, and nearby towns. Officials assess casualties, shelters, and aid needs as Governor Wayne Roller and Adjutant General Dickson await official tallies. towns report food, medical care, and emergency support underway. Local Mayors discuss further relief efforts despite no immediate aid requests from Springfield.

Oloplat Wane Roller Springfell Atrichkon Towne Imnols London Dickson Mattoon Dick+ won Charleston Rialto

Patriotic Rally Sparks Keota Public Demonstration

Journals Special Service Kota La May 28 Keota held its first Patriot ic public demonstration Saturday night under Mrs F C Gammon whose son serves in the navy The parade included the Martini band children with flats floats Iowa mayor and party men s band ministers a Protection float old soldiers W K R C Boy Scouts Columbus Red Cross United States Democracy Men of Tomorrow The crowd heard Scripture reading prayer and a patriotic address by Rev L M Dorreen who called himself an alien by birth but pledged allegiance to the Stars and Stripes Rev L M Corroon a New Islander by birth has a brother in the present conflict

Kota Keota F. C. Gammon Navy Martini Iowa W. KR. C's Foat Stars and Stripes Rev. L. M. Corroon

Prominent West Liberty Couple Wed in Quiet Ceremony

Wilma Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Walser and Morton Ry Anderson were quietly married Sunday at 1 50 pm at the Presbyterian church West Liberty Rev Robert McInturff officiated with a single ring service Marija Whitmore was bridesmaid and Dale Haylett attended the groom A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The couple plan to reside in Clinton Indiana after a brief wedding trip to Chicago Both are well known in West Liberty The bride is a West Liberty High School graduate and the groom works as an electrical engineer

Journalr Mwest Liberty West Liberty Misa Wilma Walker Mra J. MM. Walser Ronton Ry Andargon Presbyterian Ho Rav Robert McInturm Mrat Marjtha Whitnero Dale Haylett Mra. Anderson Chicago Clinton Jung Roth West Libery High School N Elvil

Oakville Scene Captures Nuptial Event For Local Couple

In Oakville on May 2 Inyenata Special Service, Mdiga Elisa Stoller and Kara Ung wed last week in a joyful ceremony. The bride, a charming and capable young lady, drew many friends, while the groom, known as a reputable home manager of the Stoler farm, is praised for his steadiness. A wedding supper followed the ceremony and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before returning to their circle of friends.

Inyenata Oakville Cupid Elisa Stoller Kara Ung Marsiage Ting Far Most Pienaing Ing Anargaic Homge Stoler Farm Bupper

Welsh and Leonard Set for Third Lightweight Title Bout

Freddie Welsh world lightweight champion and Benny Leonard aboard New York promoters announce their third title fight May 25. The bout venues and exact hours remain unsettled as advance notices go out. W F Bishop & Co advertise arrangements.

Associated Praca New York N. J Freddie Welsh Benny Leonard Ttle

Ad copy urges immediate action from W B Bishop and Co

An abbreviated classified line urges readers to act now on a tomato purchase or deal, citing W B Bishop & Co and phone number 441. The fragment implies a prompt sales admonition without additional context.

W. F. Bishop & Co W. B Bishop.& Co

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