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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

7

Supreme Court Sends Back Big Damage Suit

The Iowa Supreme Court remanded the $20,000 damage suit of Carrie Carlysle administratrix of Albert Dollarhide's estate for a new trial in Muscatine after upholding Judge Barker's decision to remove the case from a jury. Dollarhide died at Mollpine crossing when struck by an Interurban car. The ruling affirms a victory for Carlysle and preserves key facts about the death and parties involved.

Supreme Cours of Iowa Muscatine Carrie Carlysle Lombard Atroat Albert Dollarhide Molpine Crossing Supreme Court Carlyste A. P. Barker Dollarhide AR Mon Davenport Barker Ara Carlyale Warner Muscatine District Court

Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted in Home Formula

An advertisement touts a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It claims most ear troubles come from catarrh, offering Parmint with sugar and hot water to be taken by the tablespoon four times daily, promising hearing improvement and relief of head symptoms.

A. W. Morgan

October Report Sees Mild Indian Summer With Few Rain Days

The October weather summary notes an Indian summer with only two rainy days and southward wind. Temperatures ranged with a low of about 30 and a high near 68, while snow flurries appeared on the 20th marking the first hint of winter. Rainfall totaled 2.91 inches, far below September and 1910 levels, and river stage averaged 5 feet 1 inch.

Renal Gore Mercury

Moose Move to New Rooms by Mouve Lodge

A large number of Mouve lodge members helped relocate the order from the Reuling Building to new quarters at 100 Second Street. Furniture and fixtures were moved in under two hours, with the move completed before 10 o’clock. A housewarming is planned for Thursday night in the new rooms with an impromptu program, refreshments, and a smoker.

Moouve Lodge Last Second Street Plana

Episcopalian Question Puzzles Iowa Diocese Over Coadjutor

Des Moines Oct 31 The Episcopalians of Iowa debate whether they may elect a coadjutor to their bishop and name him to succeed Bishop Theodore Morrison. The issue centers on church canon rulings and whether a recently elected suffragan can be adjusted to a coadjutor position, a move lacking precedent in the denomination.

Des Moines Episcopalians of Iowa Episcopalians Theodore N. Morrison Harry Shors Man Longley Don Maines National Church Convention St. Louis Morrison Roy Longley Shawe Episcopal Church

Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale Notice

A rummage sale will be held at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ady.

Presbyterian Church

Burglars Hit East Eleventh Street Homes

Police in Muscatine investigate two burglaries on East Eleventh Street targeting H W Chant at 614 and Harry Mocko at 616 East Tenth. Loot valued around 100 dollars included jewelry, a watch, a signet ring, a diamond ring, and cash. Thieves used front doors with improvised keys, no windows were damaged.

Muscatino HW. J. Chant East Eleventh Street Harry Mocko East Tenth Street Tlocka Chant Mocke

Train Arrival Times For Meredith Special Through Muscatine

The Meredith special itinerary shows arrival and departure hours for stops from Davenport to Burlington. Times listed include Muscatine at 3:60, Columbus Junction at 6:19, Mediapolis at 6:04, and Burlington final.

Muscatine Davenport Burlington Lette Sane Twrodontmos Columbus Junction Wappallo Bible Morning Sun Con Mediapolis Burlington Va

Society program notes at High School Thursday

The L. H. FF literary society will present a mailbox program at the High School Thursday next week. It features origins of the postal system by Peter Wilkins and a letter on business letters by Anna Lorenzen. A letter from an Mexican border by William Meakum and Cadets to Meet lead the lineup with Eugene Stirson and others. A cadet corps meeting is scheduled for 4 30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, announced by Captain Charles Komble.

L. H. FF Lterary Peter Wilkins Anna Lorenzen Horder William Meakum Charles Komble

Home Made Cough Remedy Outshines Ready-Mades

An old fashioned home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup promises quicker relief than store bought remedies. The ad touts Pinex as a Norway pine extract with guaiacol, suitable for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma, offering a money back guarantee and directions to ask for 234 ounces of Pinex.

J.t. Wayne Ind

Woman's death ruled accidental in Iowa City

The body of Mrs. James F. Burge, 72, was sent to Davenport for funeral services after coroner Charles Ki Hard ruled her death an accident. Investigations found no inquest needed as she wandered from home while unbalanced, with prior family losses contributing to despondency. Providence allegedly intervened to prevent her being swept over the Town university dam.

Gloumala Iowa City James F. Burge Davenport Charles Ki Hard Burso Marjorie University

Tabby Brings Ally to Morse in Office Burglar Tale

A burglar fails to seize the strongbox as Alison Scoville returns with two policemen and helps capture the thief. Morse, recovering from a head wound, learns Alison’s courage and reveals affection as Tabby the cat connects their bond. Directed by trust and bravery, Alison joins Morse’s life with renewed resolve.

Alison Morse Tabby Mote Algon Misa 'Scoville Alison Scoville

Chronic Dysentery Cures Cited By Pa Resident

An elderly man near death from chronic dysentery was persuaded to try Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose halted the discharge and after a few more doses he was fully cured. J L Baar of Went Manchester Pa reports many residents witnessed his recovery. For sale by all dealers.

J. L. Baar Manchester Baar

Grace Shots of unit A aid troops in Texas shoot

Brownsville Tex Oct 31 The crack shots of Battery C and Battery A Muscatine and Clinton Iowa troops lead in the indirect firing test while Battery B Davenport has a strong record. Temperature swings disrupt camp life as rumors of a November 7 departure abound despite election plans.

Brownsville Tex Rio Grand Iowa Muscatine Clinton Davenport Thore

Kenyon Defends Harding Record at Beardsly Theater

Senator W S Kenyon and Representative W R Green spoke on national and state issues to a packed Beardsly theater audience in Red Oak Iowa addressing temperance, saloon opposition, and supporting Judge Deemer Evana and Green for reelection. News notes also report Virginia prohibition midnight cut in many saloons.

Red Oak W. S. Kenyon W. R. Green Representative Green Congress Kenyon Deemer Evana Harding Democratic Party

Stomach Germ Endorsed Remedy Drama in Ad Tone

Advert shows Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claimed to cure stomach poisons and a range of ailments. It cites a Supreme Court Justice and other professionals as sufferers who were helped, pledges a free book, and instructs where to obtain the product with a money-back guarantee.

Mayr Supreme Court Allmontz Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Chicago Henderson Drug Company

Violation of Trapping Laws Warned by Deputy Game Warden

Deputy Game Warden Homer Burke warned against trapping furbearers to sell hides. He cited river patrol findings of violations and vowed penalties of ten dollars per pelt, stressing the crackdown will not be tolerated.

Homer Burke Burke Cnn

Salesmanship class begins at Y M C A night school

Twelve members of the salesmanship class at the Y M C A night school received initial instruction at a meeting last evening. George Meerdink acted as instructor and Secretary McNell praised the session, noting a favorable outlook for the department. The class will meet each Monday evening.

Salemanship George Meerdink McNell Himelf

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