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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

8

Noted Crop Experts To Speak Here At 1917 Potato Meeting

Noted crop experts are scheduled to address the 1917 convention of the Iowa Potato and Truck Growers Association in Mugentlos November 27 to 29. Speakers include W. J. Mansche of Ragine Wisconsin, William Stuart of the U S Department of Agriculture, Prof C F Durban of the University of Iowa, Prof C Le Fitch of Anson Iowa, John P Brown of Muscatine, and County Agent J W Morris. The program features a cabbage growing display and prizes, with a gold medal for the winner in the cabbage growing event. The Montrose association plans a strawberry growing feature under their supervision.

Iowa Potato and Truck Grower’ Association Moety Mugcntlos Association of Heinle W. J. Mansche Ragine Wia Stow Wilaim Stuart United Seates Department of Agriculecture Amex Rand Prontitux Co Mish Edzile Haden Wee Mish Vedeo Mde

Brockway Home Scene Of Affair At Linn Grove Farm

A social gathering occurred Saturday at the Linn Grove Farm near Lostth with Mrs Janiva Brockwas Mrs Clyde Park Ington and Atlas Adela Latts hosting. The event featured a luncheon with a color theme and a program ending with prizes and speeches attended by about thirty guests, noted as one of the village's finest social affairs for women.

T Journal Linn Grove Farm Loetth Janiva Brockwas Clyde Park Ington Atlas Adela Latts Nyto Aken Arti Liebe Arknocht Tia Priya Ted Womorine

D A R Delays Election At Waterloo Convention

Delegates at the Waterloo Indiana D A R convention vote to postpone officer elections to March and move the meeting date from October. They endorse Mrs Mary J E and John van Tumboldt for national treasurer and national proliate candidate respectively. A memorial tablet honoring fifteen original D A R members is presented by Mrs Prod Carr of Clinton.

Waterloo Te Dav Campa iMra Mary JE John van Tumboldt Laws Nation Iil

School Head At Father’s Funeral

A misread line notes the death of A. D. Bradley the father of County Superintendent BE D Tiradley. He died after a long illness at Algona Iowa and the county school head attended his bedside during the serious illness before death. Funeral arrangements were announced locally by officials.

A. D. Bradley D. Tiradley Algona Iowa

Officers Named by Odd Fellows Grand Lodge

Odd Fellows announce nominations for Grand Master and officers for next June elections. Named: Grand Master C. Alexander Dos Molapas Deputy Grand Master J M Haze fot Grand Warden B Pendleton Sioux City F I Rodwern Amos BE V Harpur Montezuma G L Pond Shenandoah J R Price Als vin WLOG Romer Lyons George W Hutt Oakaloona B M Rabon Devonport W H Pixley Mount Pleasant Grand Secretary Ch Nicon Dok Motnon G J Snyder Marien L W Smith Dox Mathos Grand Treasurer A Hindorit Newtons Fouts Independence Orvid Sweeney Waterloo. Grand Trinity nominees include J C Milner Rollo Platne John C Scott Keokuk Georgy Kol ogs Sioux City GL Borauiat Dow Molngs. Trustee to be elected in afternoon.

Erene Laat Des Molinos Wan C.¢. Alexander Dos Molapa J. M. Haze Fot Manon City G. J. Snyder Marien L. W. Smith Dox Mathos Hindorit Newtons Fouts Independence Orvid Hi! Sweeney Waterloo Grand Trinity Tomn A J. C. Milner Rollo *Platne John C. Scott Keokuk Georgy Kologs Sioux City Borauiat Dow Molngs Wll Uva

Prayer Debates In Protestant Episcopal Convention

A spirited discussion in the House of Deputies of the Protestant Episcopal National Convention centered on prayers for the army and navy. The commission prayer and a Brooklyn minister’s substitute were sent back to the committee. proposals to divide the church by race were rejected by the House of Bishops.

St. Louis House of Deputies Courtesson Vook Navy John H. Mol Brooklyn Cod Commission Commission For Furier House of Bishops

Society Teachers of German Baptists Meet for Training

The Sunday school teachers of the German Baptist church met last evening at Rev. and Mrs. Golander home to plan for the coming year. A teacher’s training club was formed under Rev. Ma. Golder with weekly sessions at teachers’ homes. Next meeting set for Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. T. Ch. Wicken’s home. A social evening with music and conversations followed at Mrs. Fred Roach’s home in West Third. Mrs. Rosa of Los Angeles and Miss Goly Ninde of Osokolok Town were guests. a wine course was served. Sixteen members of the Burlington Kennington club gathered yesterday at Mrs. J. Mcurtger’s Fruitland home to socialize and sew. Mrs. Stowart McBride invited members to her home in Lake Township on Nov. 1. Two visitors attended the Doren society meeting at Mrs. Soldo Fousta’s home on Washington Street. cards were played and the next meeting is Nov. 1 at Mrs. J. W. Spoons. The Ithier club meets Friday at Mrs. A. Me Loffingwol’s. Dr. and Mrs. R. Co. Lyorrum, from Munneating, arrived at the Total Isnapp in Exeptor Springs, Mo., after a week in Topeka for work. Mrs. Charlan Harbaugh of Seven dyralx township is reported in critical condition. FOR RENT Cottage six rooms modern Apply 11 Chestnut St or phone WT. FOR SALE CHEAP Stock reage. Phone 1792-4.

Trachenrs Tf. Ch. Wicken Mra Frad Roach West Thirdatron C. A. Rosa Los Angeles Cal Misk Goly Ninde Oskalook Kiesla Mia Robert Thompson Burlington Kennington J. M Fruitland Township Lungheon Stowart McBride Zake Township

Youth in His Favor With Ability to Back It

In Muscatine county the January appointment of Ray Sh Johnson as county treasurer followed A L Shillot’s resignation. Johnson, young yet proven, won re election by over two thousand votes amid Republican losses. His key moves included prompt tax apportionment after March and September and a plan enabling banks to inform taxpayers of tax amounts and values.

Muscatine County Ray Sh. Johnson A. L. Shillot Offica Johnson Gobowon Weston Whe Johnston Muscatine Biron

Present Efficient County Treasurer Seeks Reelection

The county treasurer, Johnson, is praised for diligent lands recordkeeping and tax accuracy. State examiner visits are welcomed, with banking attestations from Wilton, Nichols, Wort Liberty and others supporting efficiency. Voters are urged to reelect him on November 7.

Hooka Banka of Wilton Nichols Wort Liberty Johnson O. Ky

Local Socials and Visits Highlight West Liberty Area

West Liberty Iowa area residents share weekend and weekday visits gatherings. Mr and Mrs J H Bentley hosted a Sunday dinner with Frank Isor TH Honser Minnsy Broke hourer J Plumb and Worthy Matron Kydor of the Eastern Star from Cedar Rapids. W T Potter from Cedar Rapids attended a Wednesday event. Mixs Mao Compton visited Monde Lawn City. Portler family from Muteht won Ramya visited daughter Mrs Barney Ostendorph and family. Mrs Mary Finley and Melvin visiting Davenport. J MacDougall and children en route to Almena Kansas spent Tuesday with Mrs Joe Guthrie. Football prep: West Liberty High hosts Cedar Rapids West Liberty at the prison grounds Saturday Oct 21 1976. Large boosters invited.

Liberty Atlantic Nolan JH. Bentley Frank Isor TH. Honser Minnsy Brokehourer J. Plumb Cedar Rapids Iowa Kydor da Order of Eastern Star D. Potter Mixs Mao Compton Ifronda da Mra Whita Sheeit Ry, Wiley Miraentine Aberty Columbia Junction Liberty High School Novhian Stanton Hayfield Minn Hownclo Joe Ry Guthrie Mary Finely Melvin Smith Davenport J. MacDougal Nichole Almena Kany Joo Guthria

City Engineer Collecting Street Name Plates For Renumbering

City officials collect every kind of street name plate across the region to aid renumbering and rebranding. A durable metal or grit plate will be installed with bold lettering and red paint to resist wear, ensuring long lasting visibility for the new street names.

Alreota Hopan Wiathio Vanlly Poryanne Beroat Ale

Claims Horses Used For Farming In Blackwell Pasture

Fred Royster sues the Blackwell company for 126.50 claiming horses given for pasturage were used for farm work. He seeks seventy five cents per day per horse and fifty dollars for alleged injury to one animal. Also included is a list of unclaimed letters at the Muncatino Indiana post office for the week ending Oct 17, 1916, along with a men’s and ladies’ list of names.

Blackwell Company Fred Royster Keeking Judement Lottera

Local notices and names in a fragmented listing

A fragmentary notice lists Miss Alice Hipwell Alaca Howard Mrs Helen Moore Miss Carria Poole IMre 3 H Timmerman and Frank Eichof with a request to call for advertised letters. The legibility is limited leaving the action and names unclear.

Alice Hipwell Alaca Howard Helen Moore Carria Poole Imre H. Timmerman Nuova Frank Eichof

Obituary for Jira Anan Saltay of Blue Grass

Funeral services for Jira Anan Saltay of Blue Grass were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Otto Golsler officiating. Born October 1889 in Schleswig-Holstein Germany, she died October 15 1916. Survived by husband John Saltau and several daughters and sons in law, including Gust a Spring Anna Sugent Mindie Pulse Mary Mipple Catherine Grimny William Saltau John Saltau and grandchildren. The family long farmed west of Blue Grass then moved to Blue Grass where they resided. Burial was in Blue Grass cemetery with pallbearers William Saltau John Saltau Henry Dipple Richard Nugent Spurgeon Pulva and Nan Grimim.

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Blue Grass Notes On Guests And Improvement

Blue Grass October 11 reports Mr antura J. Watts hosting ag guests Sunday including Mr and Mrs D C McKee and several Davenport Iowa residents Almeda Mekeee Lloyd McKee Laura Johnson Atlee Elsie Dob bier and Mario Bickman. Mrs J R Bancks shows improvement and is able to walk.

Blue Grass Antura J. C. Watts D. C. McKee Misa Almeda Mekeee Lloyd Mckee Mina Laura Johnson Atlee Elsie Dobbier Mario Bickman Davenport J. R. Bancks

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