Walton for County Recorder in June Primary
W D Walton of Muscatine seeks support in the June 1 1914 Republican primary for County Recorder. He is a long time resident with factory and insurance experience, past Master Workman and current recorder of Eagle Lodge No 10 A D U E. We urge his qualification for the recorder post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Walton
Muscatine
Couity
Ife
Bim
Automatic Button Co
Heo
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Ce- Corder
Local News and Campaign Notes From City Streets
Local notes include office move at 1d West Second over Bestentebner drug store and ads. Mrs. Calhoun returns home to Peoria after visiting Mrs. Rush ton on East Fifth. June 1 candidate Rid Wiley of West Liberty seeks sheriff on the Republican ticket. Miss Eleanore Wort of Centralia visits Tele Jox area before riding Firefly home. Primary election urged as important, Wiley asks for votes for sheriff on June 7. The Ethica club meets with Mary Chavalier on West Third street and Warner to speak on the Single Tax. members urged to bring books to meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rm Wieth
Bestentebner's
German American Bank
Mra
L. G. Calhoun
Peorle
J. Rushton
East Fifth Street
Ridy Wiley
West Liberty
Reputtenn
Adv
Mig Eleanore Wort
Wiley
Velma
Eunice Paulgon
Tele
Jox
William Kirk
East Tanth
Gheriff
June J
Ady
The
Ethica Elu
Mary Chavalier
Sia West Third Street
Warner
Reverend E E Dear to Speak at Grace Lutheran Church
Word from Dr H B Hoover of Carthage College states he cannot speak Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev Ey Dear, affiliated with Carthage College, will substitute and deliver the sermon in his stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. DB. Hoover
Carthage College
Grace Lutheran Church
Ey Dear
Wien Carthage College
Verdict for $25 in Gladstein vs Cherry case
A verdict for $25 was rendered favoring Ben Gladstein yesterday afternoon by a jury in the case Gladstein against T. W. Cherry. The trial began in Judge John C. Coster's court, moved on a venue change to Judge Rowan, then to Judge H. F. Murdock. The suit claimed commissions for procuring shoe purchasers and attracted a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gladstein
Gladstein
T. W. Cherry
John C. Coster
Rowan
Commission Opens Probe of Rail Merger Negotiations
In Washington May 29 the Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing before Chairman Harlan into relations between the Baltimore and Ohio and the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railways. Daniel Willard of the B and O testified that negotiations to control the CH&D started in August 1909 and that he became CH&D president in 1911. He detailed a Morgan takeover agreement, substantial guaranteed bonds, and charges that deficits continued into 1923, with Willard defending advances as reasonably protected despite fears of larger deficits ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Wishington
D. C
Baltimore and Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton
Harlon
Interstate Commerce Commalsion
Daniel Willard
Hamilton
Dayton
Cincinnati, Hamilton and
J. P. Morgan and Company
Morgan and Company
Willard
Cincianati
Amilton
O. H. and
Pere Marquette
I T
Brandeis
Trials Scheduled in June Term District Court List
A list of cases slated for trial in the June term includes Farnsworth v Jill, Clack v Passiore, Teep le v Kiefer on appeal, Ribbink v Rankine, Bartlett v Young, Farnsworth v Unilandt, Stoneburner v Henderson, Coffin v Horton, Simpson v Bimypson, Ward v Christopherson, Spieher v OHaver, Chapman v Cone, Henretty v Henretty, Keith v Urddangen, Dugan v Duban, Weaver v McFadden. Milwaukee Railway Co seeks appeal in a damages case by George L Watkins for 35,000 dollars. petition filed to remove to federal court at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digerict Court
Ducket
Haing
Gounty
Meee
Farnsworth
Jills
Pro
Pure Tee Co
Equity
Clack
Passiore
Equity al
Teeple
Kiefer
Br & Box
Lofgl—Ribbink
Rankine
Gary
Okms
Bartlett Va Young
Unilandt
Stoneburner
Menderson
Ranity
Coffn
Horton
Law
Simpson
Bimypson
Enutty
Ward
Christofersor
Spieher
O'Haver
Raults
Chapman
Cone
Rally
Hsi
Henretty
Keith
Urdangen
Dugan
Duban
Weaver
McFadden
Billy
Appel
Milwaukee Railway Company
George L. Watkins
Davenport
City Wall Election Registration Closes Saturday
Registration closes Saturday for the upcoming special city wall election. Polling places will be open tomorrow until 9 p.m. Voters who moved provinces or have not voted since the last general election must register to be qualified, with additional efforts aimed at informing supporters and ensuring all eligible voters are properly registered for the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Wall
Friends of the City Hail Improvement
Muscatine County Motorists Tour to Iowa City Race
Muscatine Auto Club plans a contingent to join Davenport and Cedar Rapids riders for a Town City race tomorrow. About $1,200 in prizes draw motorists from Muscatine and nearby counties, with Iowa City amateurs hosting and promising fine hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Town City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Davenport Motorista
A. E. Nissen
Iowa State Automobile Association
Muscatine Auto Club
Wilton
Willoo
West Liverty
Jolim
Towa City
Nissen
Iowa
Veterans Speak to Grade Schools on Patriotism
Specially deputized members of Shelby Norman Post G A R delivered short addresses in local grade schools this afternoon. They recounted Civil War experiences and urged lessons of patriotism to the pupils. Several post members were assigned to each school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
Post
Intensive Advertising by Local Publishers Campaign Strategy
A detailed note from the Bureau of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Association explains targeted newspaper campaigns. It urges ads concentrated in specific localities to maximize reach, minimize waste, and gain dealer support by showing measurable results. Booklet available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Advertising
Drs Association
World Building
New York
Solietts
Statement by Canadian Pacific chief on Empress of Ireland tragedy
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, issued a statement deploring the catastrophe. He noted the Empress of Ireland was struck in fog by the Storstad, tearing the vessel and making lifeboats useless. The ship settled in fourteen minutes, passengers were asleep and unable to reach boats. officials express sympathy to relatives of the dead, estimated at 1030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Thomas Shaugnessy
Canerdian Pacific Railway
Hmpress
Ireland
Storstad
G. W.S. Henderson
Amateur Muscatine Motorist in Court
Muscatine resident G B Birch who just bought two autos drove to Davenport and reached Third and Brady streets causing a partial traffic blockade. Traffic Cop Estes arrested him. in police court he was fined 10.94.55 to cover costs after pleading his inexperience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Birch
Muscatine
Davenport
G.B. Birch
Third
Brady Streets
Birch
Estes
McNiel to Take Charge as Secretary Monday
I B McNiel, popular secretary here, arrives to succeed Alt Davis as secretary of the association. Davis resigned about two months ago. McNiel accepted and will assume duties Monday June 1. Mrs Davis will likely move to Kansas City and Mr Davis plans a short vacation before starting a business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. McNiet
Lega
M. G. A.eoyer Hed
Alt. Davis
Sasvatary Davis
McNiel
Muscatine
Davenport Association
Removal of Timber at Boke's Landing by Levee Board
Levee Improvement Commissioners examine piling and timbers placed by the Launch Club under F. X. Schaefer at Boke's Landing. A three member committee was appointed to inspect progress and the timber connecting the west end was ordered removed for boat landing access until fill completion along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Schaefer
Boke
Geneva
Jeland
Schaefer
Red Men to Convene District Meeting This Evening
A large delegation from the local Red Men lodge will attend the Davenport district convention this evening. The main party departs at 6:15 after small groups travel earlier. A class will be adopted tonight. Last night nominations opened and officers will be elected next Thursday with further nominations possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davnport
Davenport
Hundreds of Masons to Travel to Daxenport Tonight
Nearly a hundred members of the local Masonic order are expected to journey to Daxenport this evening. Twenty-five automobiles will be at the disposal of participants for the festive gathering in the upper city.
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Daxenport
Memorial Day Services Honor Former Slave and Soldier Speaker
Memorial Day exercises at Muscating High School under Shelby Norman post G A R featured Dr E H King discussing Civil War causes and patriotism. Rev D W Brown recounted slavery horrors and urged continued study while sharing personal memories from his life as a former slave and soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qough
Muscating High School
Shelby Norman Post
G. A.R
G. w.Schreuers
Hazel Keath
Scheurere
E. H- King
Mr. Brown Ponsussea
Mississippi
Society Notes From Utila Dales and Local Clubs
Society pages list gatherings of Utila Dales at Misa Reed's country home, a Kensington Club meeting on June 9, Seeds of Mercy No 2 outing at John Robbing home, a Jolly Top club postponement to Freddietzel home, and Epworth League picnic indefinitely postponed. English classes at Geneva Island with Gettert cottage chaperones, Entra Nous at 1618 Mulberry Avenue, O T club hosting at 208 Mulberry Avenue, daisies and ferns decor in Mrs Albert Harlowiz’s drawing room. next session in two weeks.
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Utila Dales Society
Spangler's Chapel
Misa Nellie Reed
The
Seeds of Mercy
John Robbing
Buroelds Avenue
Jolly Top Club
John Wallingsford
Freddietzel
Sixth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Muscating High School
Charlotte Rosenberger
Gettert
Geneva Island
G. A. Moore
Entre Nous Club
O. T. Club
Albert. Harlowiz
Atulberry Avenue
Senatione
August Gettert
Council Bluff
Maggie Brogran
Park Avenue
Local society notes on gatherings and graduates
Refreshments will close a Friday session hosted by Mrs. Andrew Schultz. Miss Elizabeth Rosenberger is listed among Pennelllege graduates at OsKaloosa Iowa with sister Miss Charlotte Rosenberger attending commencement. Various clubs held meetings, sew days, and picnics at local homes including Mrs August Gettert and Miss Margaret Blackwell groups. Officers were elected at Sacajawea Camp Fire, and Kensington session by Ladies Aid featured music and a program. Refreshments and hostesses were noted for several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schultz
Elizabeth Rosenberger
N. Rosenberger
East Second Street
Penn Cellege
Oskaloosa
Charlotte Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Sacajawea
Young Women’s Christian Association
Margaret Blackwell
Cherry Street
Adele Blackwell
Hod
Alice Ingehan
Madeline Mark
Mise
Dorothy Hurlhut
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Velma Grimm
Sylvia
Lucille Powell
John Parka
Otto Sauer
J. B Randall
George Shields
Reney Smalley
G. Stafnit
Farewell Party Honors Tel Hutton in Indianapolis Home
An evening farewell for Tel Hutton of Indianapolis occurred at her home at 209 West Severth Street. The social event featured musical numbers by Miss Della Lohr, decorations with pink and white peonies and pink rosebud, and dainty refreshments served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Tel Hutton
Indianapolis
Ind
West Severth’ Street
Della Lohr
Judge Lee Visits Muscatine During Iowa Governor Bid
Judge C. G. Lee of Story county Republican candidate for Iowa governor made a visit to Muscatine yesterday. Local GOP leaders greeted him and those who met him praised his personality. Lee said he is pleased with support from Iowans and the press and believes voters will endorse his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Lee
Story County
Towa,wae
Muscatine Tacay
Private Naber Made Corporal in Company C
Captain Henry F Lange announced this afternoon that Private William Naber of Company C has been appointed corporal and will fill the vacancy created by the discharge of Corporal Clark Barnard who retires from the militia to devote his time to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Lange
Iam Naber
Company C
Clark Barnard
Funds Ordered Returned by California Rail Commission
California railroad commission orders United Railways of San Francisco to restore 1,096,000 to company funds. Former president Patrick Calhonn is accused of diverting the funds for personal use. Funeral services for Mrs. John H. Beare held at 2 pm at the home on East Tenth Street with Rev. B. R. McCorkle officiating. Pallbearers listed and Greenwood Cemetery to receive interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
California
United Railways of
Patrick Calhonn
Formr
United Railways
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E. E. Dear
Journal's
Pearl City Novelly Co
West Front
Park Ave
Washington St
J. A. Clapper
Standard Grocery Co
NOAD
Essun
Willard Ie Firet
C. A
John G. Kammerer
Muscatine County
Iowa City
Lig
Uges
Tharaby
J.B. Mpniel
Boke's Landing
D. W. Brown
Bisvery
Dr. King
Ateo
Carl Braun
Jews Avenue
Kensington Club
Ows Avenue
Epworth League
German Methodist Episcopal Caurcd
Hershey Pasture
City of Muscatine
Bess
Old City Hall
S.G. Stein
Gost
Baptist Church
Fourth and Sycamore Streets
City Recorder's Office
I B. Caple
City Recorder
Mabel E
Pat
Lee
Naber
City Recorder’s Office
HB. Caple
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