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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

9

Evangelistic Meeting At Mulford Congregational Church

An evangelistic meeting at Mulford Congregational Church drew attendees despite bad weather. Last night’s theme was A Tort Soul with Roland Cheesman performing four solos. No meeting Saturday. a special service planned for this evening. Also an advertisement notes a bakery sale by Jugend Yoroin and a youth shop promotion at Tom Cherry's.

Mulford Roland Cheesman Jugend Lon Lutheran Church Boy Cherry's Adv

Aged settler recalls Muscatine roots and growth

William Morford, 80, visiting Muscatine from Pattawattamin County, recounts early days when the town was Bloomington with about a dozen log homes. He arrived by boat April 16, 182, noting a flat tramp hotel site, church attendance, and his 1860 marriage to Susan Rider, who died in 1910 after their golden anniversary.

Lamora Williaan Morford Hyo Pottawattamie Litte Wettlar Muscatino Broomington Thora Morford Pattawattumin County Muscatine Imuscating State Bank

Auto Thieves Grab a Leman

Police nabbed an abandoned Ford on East Path street after Chief W. R. Rico found it unattended for two days. Unable to locate a nearby owner, officers prepared to tow it downtown and attempted starting with gas and spark, but the engine yielded only intermittent effort.

W. RB Rico East Patth Mirage

Simple Face Peeler Promises Youthful Complexion

An advertisement extols a wax-based facial treatment that allegedly removes old skin and wrinkles in minutes. It claims easy use at home with gentle rinsing, promising a fresh, girlish look and dramatic improvements in skin tone and contour.

Adverticomnent

Car theft leads to mistaken ownership dispute

A damaged report describes two men Scott and Winders taking a car to a station to confine it. Winders had used the vehicle for days without the owner's permission, leading to a mistaken belief it was in Winders’ control. When Scott noticed the car missing he assumed Winders held it. After a chance meeting a theft inquiry revealed the car belonged to Scott and the thieves fled taking no further action.

Scott Thomas Winders Po- Neo Corral Dt da Beote Winders Mr. Scott

Slough Day Parade Impresses Students in Town

Students at the local school staged Slough Day with a costumes parade through downtown streets. The event featured ancient attire and clever outfits, accompanied by the school band and faculty including Principal Frantz. The celebration, approved by authorities, marks a leading fall tradition celebrated for years despite routine class disruption.

Muse Peter Plocoy Second Streat Ap Tow Avenue M. CG. A Ty Ff. Frantz

Hasbrook Arrives as White Sox Ready for Winter Work

Star athlete Hasbrook returns from Grundy Center to join the Chicago White Sox lineup. Manager Ned Egan promotes him after strong summer showings, with expectations of a standout winter season and a renewed showcase for fans. Training begins soon under manager George Votger as local fans await opening games.

Rob Haxbrook Ned Egan Chicago White Sox Clore C. A Grundy Center Dix White Sox Cubs Hasbrook Hbashrook Ab Gould George Votger Pastorbal Iipenp

Final Rites For Mrs C Conawey

Funeral services for Mrs. Chas Conawey, longtime resident of Tevident, were held at the family residence on Hust Street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev A G Cravas of First Congregational Church conducted the rites. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with four cousins from West Liberty Downey Muscatine among the pallbearers.

Chas. Conawey A. G. Cravas First Congregational Church Greenwood Cemetery Joseph Hemmingway West Liberty John Schanek Downey Robert Schanek Larsey Bowman Bath Muscatine

Engineer killed in Milwaukee wreck

Minneapolis Minn Oct 13 Engineer Frank Sheppard was killed when the engine of passenger train No from Aberdeen SD derailed at city limits. Four men in the baggage coach were injured none fatally and a hundred prisoners were badly shaken up. A broken rail is believed to have caused the derailment.

Minneapolis Minn Frank Sheypord Aberdeen Milwaukee St. Paul Lmlts Sheppard

Vesper Service at Local Church

The Wirst Congregational Church at corner Third and Chestnut Streets hosts a vesper service. A brief gathering invites parishioners and neighbors to attend the peaceful event in the chapel tonight.

The Wirst Congregational Church Corner Third and Chestnut Streets

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