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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1916

Page

6

Conesville Woman Seeks Divorce and Property in Orono Township

Nancy Wagner, a Conesville resident, filed for divorce from Charles Wagner in district court, claiming fifteen years of supporting the family and managing an eighty acre farm from her own funds. She seeks custody of four children and ownership of property including an eighty acre farm and a residence in Orono township. The couple married in 1896 at Conesville. she is represented by W. B. Hiller of Oakville.

Mia Nancy Wagner Conesville Charles Wagner Wigners Conoesvilla Mra. Wagner Harnest Pat Nellie Mary

Iowa and Ames Triumph in Gridiron Action

Iowa defeats Grinnell 17 to 7 on their Town field with strong backfield rushes led by Mandenhall Scott and Duncan. Ames State College of Agriculture over Kansas 18 to 0 at Ames field, highlighted by Andrews 4% yard TD run after Sloss pass. Chicago beats Indiana 22 to 0 as Indiana star Deerart sustains injury. Illinois loses to Colgate 16 to 3 in Champaign.

Iowa City Grint Noll College Scarlet and Black Grinnell Iowa Mandenhall Scott Duncan Hasy Kor Ames Iowa State College of Agriculture Kansas University Wlagon Andrews Vbeyard Sloss Wanns Colgate Berta Depols Champaign University of Illnois Uliola Westin Spencer Hubbard Knols Macomber Mnola

American Athletes Star at Stockholm Meet

Americans swept the opening track day in Stockholm, winning the 100 and 400 metres plus the 800 metres relay. Jo Loomis led a 1 2 3 in the 100, with Ted Sored winning the 400. The high jump went to Kullestrand of Sweden, Loomis second, Murray third.

Stockholm Tod Meredich J. Bolin Jo Loomis Chicago Kullerstrand Loomis Fred Murray Jo G. Loos Andy K. Ward Bob Simpson Missouri Tyme Ted Sored Philadelphia J. Volta Sweden Bob Lipson Andy Ward Kullestrand Loom Bred Murray San Jancisco Nadociatlona

Semi-Pros Hold Red Sox To Draw In Exhibition

In Haven Connecticut on October 19 the champion Boston Americans and the semi professional Colonials battled to a 3 to 3 tie after nine innings. Boston used its regular lineup except Hooper and Gardner Ty Cobb played first base for the locals and set a season high with eight assists. Final score 3 3.

Haven Conn Boston Americans Colonials Red Sox T ‘Hooper Gardner Ty Cobb Cnce Boston Eecertio Olo Ono Ruth and Cady Falgey, Keating and Kollflor

Football Results Across Colleges This Weekend

A chaotic roundup lists scores from Grinnell to Oregon Aggies, with many mismatches and typographical errors. Notable results include Purdue 28 Wabash 7, Notre Dame 20 Haskell 0, Minnesota 47 North Dakota 7, and Cornell 42 Williams 0, among others. Strong lines show Army 17 Holy Cross 0 and Dartmouth 62 Mann Aggies 0, reflecting a busy college football slate with varied outcomes.

Alma Missouri Washington Coa Monmouth Lawrence Marquette Beloit N. W. College Harvard North Carolina Yale Lehigh Princeton Tufts Swarthmore Penn Cornell Williams Pittsburgh Navy Syracuse I. and M Columbia Vermont Penn State W. Wa Wea Army Holy Cross W. and J Marietta Dartmouth Mann Aggies Vanderbilt Kentucky Georgia Florida Rutgers Washington and Lee Cottysburg George Washington Catholicnolveraity Randolph Macon la Crosa State Normal Dubuque German College Jonns Dlupking Washington College Mixgours Creighton Nebvraska Wesleyan Ulnof Lombard Oregon Aggles Washington State College South Dakota Wasleyan Morningside Buena Vista Makin State Normal Arkansas Oklahoma

Lamont Named Athletic Head at Muscatine High School

Wyant Lamont, a popular member of the basketball team, was elected to the presidency of the 1994 K6 high school athletic association at a mass meeting. Officers include Walter Lane as vice president Pearl Appel as secretary R J Wolsten as faculty rep and Dr Lb Franta as treasurer. The group plans a strong year with enhanced athletic work and schedules. the high school quintet will practice with Muscatine's team throughout the season.

Hera Wyant la Mont Walter Lane Pearl Appel R. J. Wolsten Lb. H. Franta Walgron Ixton Muscatine Five

Injuries From Football Contests Across Several Communities

Washington Pa Oct Her bert Ross of Chicago a Marietta guard was severely concussed in a game with Washington and Jefferson and carried from the field. Noakes of Freeport High School fractured ribs in a West Aurora game. Borten toy of Ashtabula High is in critical condition with a brain clot after a Shaw High game injury. Johnny and Oliva Dawson, children of Mr and Mrs Clifford Dawson of Stevensville Montana, died in a fire accident.

Washington Herbert ‘Ross Chicago Marietta Washington and Jefferson Ross Rousix Hibs Hroken Aurora Ashtabula High Shaw Fligh Conley

Resta Again Grabs Honors in 250 Mile Promenade Win

Carlo Resta won the Grand American purse race at Chicago on the 250 mile prom automobile event, posting 2 hours 24 minutes 16.68 seconds at 103.9 miles per hour, narrowly missing a world record. Johnny Aitken finished second, Ralph Rodlich burned, Billy Chandler also burned while dousing blaze, D Alana retired, Wilcox dropped out after collision, with Rickenbacher, Galvin, Lews and Henderson among the next finishers. Six of twenty starters retired due to accidents.

Chicago Carlo Resta Fead T Amall New York Rosta Johnny Aitken Resty Ralph Rodlich Whihlbur D'Alano Karoline D'Alana Wilcox Rickenbacher Galvin Lews Henderson Hno

Island directors face $100 assessment in Rock Island baseball plan

Rock Island officials report directors at the annual meeting covered the 1916 season debt with about 150 each, the Three I franchise to stay with current owners, and a January league vote to set the forfeit. Optimism ran high despite a rumored $4,000 loss, with talk of possible ownership changes and Jack TMehe as future boss.

Rock Island, Ill Rock Island Ball Club Threego Rock Island Jack ‘Tmehe Art Salzmann el Bradford

Davenport Squad In Close Victory

Davenport Athletic Club defeated Evanston North Ends 3 to 0 as Fort drop kicked a goal with two minutes remaining. The winning kick came from the thirty eight yard line near the sideline amid costly fumbling by Evanston. Evanston pressed in the first half but were outplayed in the second.

Mavenport Fort Drop Davenport Athletic Club Evanston North Ends Evanston

Yeomen Plan Dances at Armory and Clubhouse

The Yeomen lodge announces six dances at the new Armory hall starting Tuesday October 1 with a Halloween masquerade. Future dances are November 15, November 29, December 13, December 27, and January 10, music by the Chase orchestra from eight to twelve. The regular invitation ball at the Launch clubhouse continues with the fourth event tomorrow evening.

Yeoman Lodge New Armory Hall Long Chase Orchestra Hallowe Yeomon

Fire Fatalities Hit Ranch Family Overnight

A blaze destroyed a ranch home early last night killing two occupants. Eva Dawson, 13, suffered burns expected to prove fatal, while another family member perished in the fire.

Eva Dawson

Mud conditions at Loma Alta Range disrupt Battery C camp life

Gulf showers flood Loma Alta Range Texas forcing Battery C and other artillerymen to sleep in mud soaked blankets and tents. The daily firing resumes after a rainstorm with Iowa and Louisiana batteries alternating days. Soldiers hike up to twenty miles and shrapnel bursts are noted as training continues near Brownsville.

Loma Alta Range Texas Gulf Iowa Louisiana Lomu Alta Range Lews Brownsville

Young People Day Observed at First Baptist Church

Young people's day was celebrated at the First Baptist Church with a special evening sermon for youths. The day featured a joint junior and senior society canvass to boost attendance at weekly meetings, visiting members to recruit new participants, and led to higher evening attendance. Dr J W Grayson preached on Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.

First Baptist Church J. W. Gravs

Schedule for Gablein Bible Study Institute October 22 27

The Gablein Bible Study Institute schedule in Provo runs October 22 through 27 with A. C. Gaeblein of New York speaking at all sessions. Meetings occur at First Baptist Sunday School room, with a state church afternoon service and a union at First Methodist Episcopal. The Y M C A and city Sunday schools promote the event.

Gablein Bible Study Institute J. B. McNeil First Baptist Church First Methodist Episcopal Church A. C. Gaeblein New York Gneblein

Annie O Boyle Ryan obituary from Muscatine

Annie O Boyle Ryan, born in County Antrim Ireland in 1843, died today at Bellevue hospital after a long illness. She immigrated to America thirty years ago, lived in Muscatine, married Peter L. Ryan twenty three years with a survivor spouse, sister, nephew and relatives in Ireland. Funeral at St Matthias Catholic Church on Wednesday at 9 o'clock with Requiem Mass by Rev F J Leonard, burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Annie O'Boyle Ryan Ireland Bellevue Hospital County Antrim America Muscatine Scott County Peter L., Ryan West Seventh Street Patrick Boland Robert Kennedy Walcott Town St. Matthias Catholic Church F. J. Leonard St. Mary's Ceemetery

Art Body to Form Soon With Two Public Exhibits

Public Library hosts art exhibits this week and next as part of forming a local art body. Edna A. Robeson of Davenport will display art miniatures this week, followed by Mary Butler of Chicago from the Artists Guild next week. Admission is free and officials anticipate strong community interest in organizing the association within ten days.

I. B. Richman Artists’ Guild Chicago Edna A. Robeson Davenport Mins Mary Butler Artists' Guild Lbrary Butler Paris

Striking Bayonne Plant Sees Workers Invited Back

In Bayonne New Jersey Tidewater Oil invites 11 000 Constable Hook plant strikers to return to work amid ongoing dispute. A meeting of 5000 skilled workers, claiming coercion to join the strike, was held as authorities report violence has subsided and plans to march to the Standard Oil plant are considered.

Bayonne Constable Hook Tidewater Oil Company Standard of! Company Woody

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