Page 463
4-6-15
BRADLEY RE-ELECTED COUNTY
SCHOOL HEAD
Presidents of Districts Assemble Here Today
Representatives Of All But Two Districts
In County Present--Vote Is Unanimous
E. D. Bradley was re-elected county superintendent of schools by
the unanimous vote of a large delegation of district presidents
in attendance at the first annual school convention at the court
house today. Of the number instructed to represent the different
schools, all but two were present. T. B. Nichols acted as chairman
of the meeting.
After the present head of the schools had again been chosen to
direct the affairs in the rural school districts during the next
two years, he delivered an address, in which the delegates were
thanked for the interest manifested in the meeting and all urged
to continue their co-operation with the county superintendent.
The delegates also voted in favor of retaining the deputy with
the salary the same as it has been in the past.
After the election had been held and the school head had given
his talk, the delegates joined in a discussion on agricultural
work in the schools, many expressing themselves in favoring the
introduction of this branch of study in the schools of the
county.
7-13-15
RECEIVE REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS
Secretaries As Usual Slow In Filing Report
County Supt. Makes Known List Of Officers
Certified To Him By Secretaries
County Superintendent of Schools, E. D. Bradley, is now receiving
daily the report of the school elections held in the county on
July 1st. The secretaries are as usual delinquent in sending in
the notices and the county school head is urging that all submit
the reports as early as possible. The elections reported to date
are as follows:
Seventy-Six -- President, L. E. Downer; treasurer, E. J. Coady;
secretary, H. H. Fullerton; directors C. F. McCabe, John Gartenbach,
Christy Nolan, Henry Hoffmeyer, L. E. Downer, John Ellason,
and John Healey.
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10-12-15
ESCAPE DEATH BY PRESENCE OF MIND
Young Seventy-Six Township Farmer Injured
William Cashman Residing Near Letts
Has Arm Caught in Corn Binder This Morning
Shear nerve and presence of mind saved William Cashman, a young
Seventy-Six Township farmer, from death this morning when his
right arm became caught in the cogs on a corn binder on which
he was riding.
Cashman was cutting corn in a field near his home when a stalk
became caught in a cog wheel near his feet. While reaching
down to disengage the stalk, the binder jerked and his right
arm and hand became caught in the machinery.
He was driving a young team of colts, which became frightened
when the machine jerked, and started in run. He grasped the
lines firmly in his left hand and after exercising almost a
superhuman effort succeeded in stopping them. He was unable to
extricate himself from the machine until Mrs. John O'Brien, a
neighbor, attracted by his cries, came to his rescue.
Dr. A. J. Oliver was called and dressed his wounds, which were
numerous bruises about his body and a painful laceration of the
right arm and hand.
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3-20-16
HOW TAXES SPENT IN
SEVENTY-SIX TOWNSHIP
Recipts, Road Fund $4,592.48, Dragging Fund $682.95.
Expenditures For Road Fund; George Bailey, $4.75; P. H. Westbrook,
labor, $4.75; H. H. Fullerton, labor, $304.13; Fidlar & Chambers,
stationery, $4.20; R. E. Johnson, Co. Treasurer, drainage tax,
$163.97; S. McManus, road tools, $15.74; Bloomer & Bowser, road
tools, $30.; J. S. McBride, labor, $222.03; Ed Herlein, labor,
$63.22; J. A. Zybarth, labor, $4.25; E. Ellsworth, blacksmithing,
$7.50; R. Runyon, repairs, $25.50; Andrew Healey, labor, $3.12;
E. E. Eichelberger, trustee, $15.75; Mike Tomney, trustee, $11.25;
Mrs. S. Wigam, rent, $10.00; P. 0'Toole, labor, $.30; Umschled
& Asthalter, stationery, $.25; Henry Hoffmeyer, labor, $175.87;
C. Coder, labor, $2.13; H. C. Hendrix, reparirs, $1.90; Leo. Grosjean
labor, $2.15; E. H. Dodder, trustee, $14.00, E. Cashman,
tile, $2.74; A Hughs, labor $9.48; F. O'Toole, labor, $5.20;
Geo. Pantel, labor, $6.25; Wm. Fletcher, labor, $6.10; Jos.
Eisele, labor, $4.00; E. J. McFadden, labor $15.85; Jas. 0'Toole,
commission, etc. , $46.24; C. Nolan, labor, $1.00; C. Plowman,
labor, $10.20; John Ellason, labor $9.25, C. Pantel, labor, $2.;
Jas. Hackett, labor, $12.10; John Verink, labor $62.25; R. E.
Johnson, Tr. filling, $72.00; Total $1,329.40; Balance: $253.08.
Road Dragging Expenditures. J. A. Zybarth, $37.95; P. O'Toole,
$56.70; Henry Hoffmeyer, $29.63; H. C. Hendrix, $19.50; A. D.
Timberlake, $41.06; C. Nolan $51.94; W. C. Hendrix, $43.51; J.
E. Fullerton, $58.91; J. R. Shellabarger $35.25; J. F. Furlong;
$1.68; John Verink $40.51; C. Plowman $47.25; L. S. Riggs, $15.37;
J. E. Fullerton, $6.00; Wm. Seidler, $15.00; Total $500.26;
Balance, $182.69.
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4-21-16
MRS. FRED MICH IS SUMMONED
Life Long Resident Of 76 Township Dies
Had Been Ill For More Than A Year
Death Expected—Is Mourned By Husband
A lingering illness of more than a year's duration resulted in
the death of Mrs. Fred Mich, 51 years old, a life long resident
of Seventy-Six Township. Her death, which was due to a complication
of diseases occurred at 12:30 o'clock this morning.
Born in Seventy-Six Township, August 19, 1864, but a few miles
from her late home, Mrs. Fred Mich had resided there during
her entire life and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn
herr death. She was a member of St. Malachi's Catholic Church
at Ardon.
The decendent is survived by the bereaved husband, one brother,
Joseph Furlong of Seventy-Six Township, and three sisters,
Mrs. Elizabeth McCarth of Council Bluffs, Ia.; Mrs. Caspar Weiss,
of Cedar County, and Mrs. Frank Daniels residing in Columbus
Junction. Two daughters preceded her in death.
The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock from
St. Malachi's Catholic Church at Ardon and burial will be made
in the cemetary in Ardon.
5-11-16
HOW TAXES SPENT IN
SEVENTY-SIX TOWNSHIP
| Eichelberger, E. E.; Judge | $7.30 |
| Dodder, E. H.; Judge | 4.50 |
| McFadden, E. J.; Judge | 4.50 |
| O'Toole, Jas.; Clerk | 6.50 |
| Vincent, H. W.; Clerk | 4.50 |
| Wigim, Mrs.; Rent | 5.00 |
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12-22-16
TOWNSHIP 76 TO HAVE PROGRAM
The Sunday school classes of the United Brethren Church of Seventy-
Six Township will give an interesting Christmas program Friday,
December 22. The program arranged is as follows:
| Organ Prelude |
| Song--We Heard the Story |
| Recitation--Evelyn Stump |
| Exercise--By the Children |
| Song--Let Us Journey Far Away |
| Recitation--Irene Davies |
| Recitaion--Ralph Gertenbach |
| Duet--Velman and Nellie Peterson |
| Recitation--Gladys Sexton |
| Recitation--Grace Gertenbach |
| Song--Primary Class |
| Recitation--Helen Brookhart |
| Recitation--Elsie Sexton |
| Song--Song of Gladness |
| Recitation--Mabel Laufler |
| Recitation--Myrtle Hill |
| Duet -- Lola Thompson and Bessie Weist |
| Exercise--A Christmas Eve Adventure |
| Song-- Merry Christmas Bells Are Chiming |
| Recitation--Rollin Gertenbach |
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1-4-17
MEETING OF THE ARDON BLACKSMITH CO.
Jan. 4, 1917—At a meeting held at the blacksmith shop in Ardon
for the purpose of transacting any business as might come before
the company. Moved and seconded that John Verink act as president.
Motion carried. A motion was made that we elect directors
by ballot and the three men receiving the highest number of votes
be declared elected. Motion carried. W. M. Riggs, V. W. Legler
and Lee Riggs were declared elected. A motion was made that
article six of the bylaws be changed to read that each share of
stock be entitled to one vote. Motion carried. A motion was
made that there be a meeting called by the president between
the first and twelfth of July, 1917. Motion carried. A motion
was made that we adjourn until the next called meeting. Motion
carried.
| John Verink | Lee Riggs | John Verink |
| John Tomney | John Verink | Ira Lee |
| Lee Riggs | Joe Furlong | W. M. Riggs |
| J. M. O'Brien | M. Riggs | V. W. Legler |
| James O'Toole | Lee Riggs | Lee S. Riggs |
| Adam Wigim | Miller Riggs | V. W. Legler |
| J. M. O'Brien | Vernon Legler | W. M. Riggs |
| James O'Toole | Lee Riggs | J. E. Furlong |
| Adam Wigim | Vernon Legler | Adam Wigim |
| W. M. Riggs | W. M. Riggs | J. M. O'Brien |
| V. W. Legler | J. Tomney | W. M. Riggs |
| | Lee Riggs | V. W. Legler |
Submitted by James Byrne
Page 469
1-9-17
MUSCATINE FARMER BUYS 170 FEEDERS
A report from Kansas City, Mo. one of the greatest cattle centers
of the country, gives David Legler, prominent local cattle man,
the Largest purchase of feeders taken from that place last week.
The following clipping was taken from a Kansas City paper of
January 5th.
One of the largest shipments of feeders going from the yards
this week was taken out yesterday by David Legler of Muscatine
County, Ia. Mr. Legler bought 170 head averaging 1,040 pounds.
These cattle will be put right into a feed lot and will have
hogs follow them. They will be fed a few weeks, which with the
start they already have, will put a good finish on them. Mr.
Legler is one of the pioneer cattle feeders in the eastern part
of Iowa.
2-25-17
MRS. BYRNES DIES NEAR LETTS, IA.
Letts, Iowa, Feb. 5—Mrs. Margaret Byrnes, a well known and
highly respected resident of the Seventy-Six neighborhood, pas-
sed away yesterday at the home of her son, Michael Byrnes. She
attained the age of 69 years. Her death followed an illness extended
over a period of six weeks and was due to ills attendant
upon old age.
The funeral will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St.
Malachi's Church in 76 Township.
Her demise is mourned by two sons, James and Michael. Her hus-
band preceeded her in death seven years ago.
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5-21-17
ARDON DEFEATS THE MIDGETS AS LOCALS FAIL TO HIT BALL
Unable to connect with Cashman's dodgers the Muscatine Midgets,
one of the fastest amateur teams in the city, went down to defeat
at the hands of the Ardon Cardinals at Ardon on yesterday. The
score ending 19 to 0.
With Cashman pitching for the Ardon aggregation going in true
style and backed up by his brother L. Cashman, the Ardon team
started on a charge that made the Midgets helpless. It is said
the Ardon team is made up of a number of college players, three
in the lineup having appeared in the St. Ambrose college team
of Davenport last season. Cashman and Cashman worked for the
Ardon team while Griesenbach, Mittman and Jones formed the defense
for the Midgets.
5-21-17
MARTY O'TOOLE THE SECOND POSSIBLE IN THIS LINE-UP
At a meeting of the baseball enthusiasts of Ardon held Friday a
team to present the town was formed and definite plans for this
season were outlined.
Mark Healey ex-St. Ambrose college star was elected captain and
manager. The team in their opening game yesterday with the Midgets
of this city won by a score of 19 to 0 and is now ready to take on
any team in this section of the state. In the Ardon line-up a
number of the men have played on different college teams in the
state.
The new team challenges any in the county for a game to be played
at any time or on any diamond. Games may be booked by calling
Mary Healey the manager. The following line-up of the team:
Phillip Cashman, p; H. Cashman, c; Mark Healey, ss; Phillip O'Toole,
lb; E. O'Toole, 2b; J. O'Toole, 3b; L. Burns, If; J. O'Toole,
cf and F. 0'Toole, rf.
5-31-17
ARDON EXPECTS A CROWD AT GAME
Arrangements are being made by the Ardon baseball club to accommodate
a large crowd of fans when they clash with the Muscatine
Independents next Sunday afternoon on their diamond at Ardon.
Several rows of blechers have been erected and other seating
accommodations will be placed in the park. Both teams have played
exceptionally good ball this season and a fast game is expected.
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6-4-17
MUSCATINE WINS FROM ARDON 5-1
Before a large crowd of fans the Muscatine Independents defeated
the Ardon Cardinals at Ardon yesterday to the tune of 5 to 1. With
Olson of Muscatine hurling a ball that proved too fast for the
rural aggregation and backed up by excellent support, the locals
played one of the best games they have played this season.
James O'Toole, third baseman of the Ardon nine, pulled several
sensational stunts on the infield, scooping up a few liners almost
out of his reach.
| The score: | R | H | E |
| Muscatine | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Ardon | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Batteries - Cashman and Cashman; Olson and Page.
6-10-17
ARDON PLAYS LETTS IN GAME TODAY
The Ardon Cardinals and the Letts Independents will meet next
Sunday at the Ardon diamond, according to plans announced yesterday
by the manager of the Ardon aggregation.
Keen rivalry has always existed between the two teams and with
rosters from both towns present a most interesting melee is
expected.
7-18-17
PHIL CASHMAN WILL PITCH FOR MUSKIES AGAINST DAVENPORT
All is in readiness for the big Independent - Davenport game to
be played this afternoon at the league park.
In the game this afternoon will be seen Phil Cashman whirlwind
hurler of the county, who since the organization of the Ardon
Cardinals, has established a record for himself. An exciting
contest is expected and a record-breaking crowd will probably
witness the game.
A neutral umpire from out of the city will officiate. The locals
have defeated almost every team they have gone up against and
the fast upriver contingent will be forced to play their best to
make a showing agasint the Independents.
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Muscatine News Tribune
6-6-18
SEVENTY-SIX TOWNSHIP
| Republican - |
| Township trustee for 2 years - W. C. Hendricks |
| For three years - E. H. Dodder |
| Assessor - L. E. Downer |
| Committeeman - V. A. Legler |
| Democrats - |
| Justice of Peace - Aubrey Pitchforth |
| Constable - Leo Summers |
| Trustee for 2 years - E. J. Cody |
| For three years - W. R. Scott |
| For four years- M. Lynch |
| Township Clerk- James O'Toole |
| Assessor - H. H. Fullerton |
| Committeeman - E. J. Cody |
| Delegates to county convention - |
| E. Eichelberger, James O'Toole, E. J. Cody, E. J. McFadden, |
| Pat O'Toole, Mike Healey. |
THE DRAFT - JUNE 5, 1917
Seventy-Six Township
| Assy, Arthur W. | Hall, John P. |
| Allen, Raymond | Keever, Charles F. |
| Albrecht, Clarence D. | Keever, George C. |
| Bujewski, Alphonse C. | Lee, John R. |
| Bleadorn, Otto | Lee, Ira H. |
| Brookhart, James T. | Lippent, Joseph E. |
| Bailey, George W. | McBride, Joe S. |
| Bloomer, Howard | Meeker, Wilber E. |
| Carson, Robert W. | O'Toole, James P. |
| Cashman, Edwin.T. | O'Toole, James F. |
| Cashman, Phillip | O'Toole, Phillip J. |
| Derby, Paul A. | Pallett, Jessie B. |
| Digney, Phillip C. | Pilgrim, Clarence C. |
| Davis, Floyd E. | Row, Asbury F. |
| Davis, John W. | Stalkfleet, Leo K. |
| Eichelberger, Oliver E, | Smith, Hysee |
| Eliason, Allen | Smith, Ralph W. |
| Fullerton, Jessee C. | Stone, Henry W. |
| Foster, Geore W. | Summers, Leo A. |
| Goldsberry, Clyde B. | Tomfield, Ernest C. |
| Gravvat, David | Tomfield, John C. |
| Grody, Blaine | Talkington, Arthur L. |
| Grosjean, Leo C. | Tarpy, Michael F. |
| Herlein, Herald E. | Townsley, Fay H. |
| Holliday, Floyd E. | Vornezeele, Leon |
| Hendrix, Ledru H. | Weist, Arthur L. |
| Hendrix, William C. | Winning, Samuel W. |
| Healey, Andrew F. | Wigim, Robert B. |
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2-19-17
HOW TAXES WERE SPENT
IN SEVENTY-SIX TOWNSHIP
Road Fund--Balance January 1, 1916, $253.08; Receipts, $1,101.38;
Balance January 1, 1917, $457.21; Drag Fund—Balance January 1,
1916, $182.69; Receipts $496.20; Balance January 1, 1917, $52.07;
Expenditures Road Fund—Repairs: Christy Nolan, $5.07; Earl
Ellsworth, $1.50; J. E. Fullerton, $$252.48; Phillip 0'Toole,
$ 29.40; H. E. Herlein, $361.98; Ed. Herlein, $1.00; Ralph Shellabarger,
$5.40; Henry Hoffmyer, $1.87; Wm. Cashman, $6.80; J. A.
Zybarth, $2.00; Henry Koff, $4.38; L. E. Downer, $3.00; E. E.
Eichelberger, $.85; H. E. Fullerton, $135.25; Cutting brush:
John Hendricks, $2.90; C. Downer, $5.08; Dan Kiefer, $.60; Francis
O'Toole, $4.00; W. H. Franklin, blacksmithing, $12.00; Fidler &
Chambers, blanks, $1.10; Fuller & Hiller, dynamite, $4.37; Tile:
P. M. Brookhart, $3.45; J. T. O'Brien, $2.92; George Bailey, $1.20;
Mrs. S.Wigim, rent, $7.50; Jas. 0'Toole, com. $36.00; M. C. Ross;
blacksmithing, $3.40; Pat Tomney, labor, $1.75; Total $897.25.
Expenditures--Drag Fund--Dragging, Christy Nolan, $74.61; J. E.
Fullerton, $69.90; Ed. Herlein, $13.88; Ralph Shellabarger, $39.66;
Henry Hoffmyer, $61.73; J. A. Zybarth, $86.05; W. C. Hendrix,
$72.83; A. D. Timberlake, $45.77; L. S. Riggs, $2.25; Jon Verink,
$62.25; Leon Vormezule, $15.75; Jas. Hackett, $10.12, Henry Hendrix,
$14.06, Philip 0'Toole, repair, $57.96, Total $626.82.
6-7-17
BYRNE-NOLL WEDDING SOLEMNIZED AT ARDON
A pretty morning wedding was solemnized at the St. Malachy Church
at Ardon, Iowa, at nine o'clock yesterday morning, when Miss
Julia Byrne became the bride of William Noll, of Bayfield. The
ceremony was read by the Rev. Father Kissane in the presence of
a company of friends of the contracting parties. Miss Marie
Byrne, a sister of the bride served as bridesmaid and Noll, a
brother of the groom served as groom's attendant.
The bride's gown was a pretty creation of white ordandie with
trimming of lace. She wore a long white tulle veil caught in
cap effect with a cluster of sweet peas. Her bouquet was a white
sweet peas and rose buds in shower arrangement. The bridesmaid's
gown was of pink organdie with trimmings of lace and her flowers
were pink sweet peas.
As the bridal couple took their places at the alter Miss Margaret
O'Toole played a wedding march and during the speaking of the vows
the church choir offered a number of appropriate numbers. The
church was prettily decorated for the occasion in a pink and white
color scheme, clusters of carnations and roses and potted ferns
forming the chief decorations.
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6-7-17
BYRNE-NOLL WEDDING
(Continued)
Following the ceremony the wedding party returned to the home of
the bride's mother, Mrs. Anna Bryne, where an elaborate three course
wedding breakfast was served. The decorations of the home
accentuated the bride's chosen colors, and the table decordtions
were of the pink and white.
Five intimate friends of the bride served the breakfast, the
Misses Winifred 0'Toole, Margaret 0'Toole, Clara Kautz, Helen
Wirtz, and Mrs. Phillis Foley.
The bridal couple left later in the day for a short wedding trip
after which they will make their home in Bayfield, on the farm
of the groom. Both young people are prominent in a large circle
of friends in Muscatine county, who will be pleased to hear of
their nuptials.
Among the out of town guests in attendance at the wedding were:
Mrs. R. W. Deam and children of Kern, Iowa, Mrs. M. J. Healey of
Hazelton, Iowa, Miss Clara Kautz of Buffalo, Iowa, Rev. Father
O'Neil of Brooklyn, Iowa, Miss Helen Wirtz of Muscatine, Mr. and
Mrs. Gilbert Overhouse of Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Healey
of Nichols, Iowa.
6-12-17
DRAFTEE'S OF 1917
ARDON
| Asay, Arthur William, Muscatine |
| Allen, Raymond, Letts |
| Albrecht, Clarence David, Muscatine |
| Bujewski, Alphonse Clement, Muscatine |
| Bleadorn, Otto, Letts |
| Brookbardt, James Thomas, Letts |
| Bailey, George Washington, Letts |
| Bloomer, Howard, Letts |
| Carson, Robert Wallace, Muscatine |
| Cashman, Edwin Thomas, Letts |
| Cashman, Philip, Letts |
| Derby, Paul Allen, Letts |
| Digney, Philip Clement , Ardon |
| Davis, Floyd Edward, Muscatine |
| Davis, John William, Letts |
| Eichelberger, Oliver Earl, Letts |
| Eliason, Allen, Letts |
| Fullerton, Jesse Carl, Letts |
| Foster, George Williams, Ardon |
| Goldsberry, Clyde Bell, Muscatine |
| Gravvat, David, Letts |
| Gordy, Blaine, Letts |
| Grosjean, Leo Clement, Letts |
| Herlein, Herald Edward, Muscatine |
| Holliday, Floyd Eldon, Letts |
| Hendrix, Ledru Harvey, Letts |
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6-12-17
DRAFTEE"S OF 1917
(CONTINUED)
| Hendrix, Wilmet Care, Letts |
| Healey, Andrew Francis, Letts |
| Hall, John Perry, Letts |
| Keever, Charles Frederick, Muscatine |
| Keever, George Corwin, Muscatine |
| Lee, John Robert, Letts |
| Lee, Ira Henry, Letts |
| Lippent, Joseph Edwards, Muscatine |
| McBride, Job Stewart, Muscatine |
| Meeker,, Wilber Ernest, Letts |
| O'Toole, James Patrick, Letts |
| O'Toole, James Francis, Letts |
| O'Toole, Philip Joseph, Letts |
| Pallett, Jessie Burley, Letts |
| Pilgrim, Clarence Carl, Muscatine |
| Row, Asbury, Frederic, Letts |
| Stalkfleet, Leo Kay, Muscatine |
| Smith, Hysee, Muscatine |
| Smith, Ralph Wiker, Muscatine |
| Stone, Henry Walker, Letts |
| Summers, Leo Aaron, Ardon |
| Tomfield, Ernest Conrad, Letts |
| Tomfield, John Christy, Letts |
| Talkington, Arthur Leroy, Letts |
| Tarpy, Michael Frances, Letts |
| Townsley, Fay Harold, Letts |
| Vornezeele, Leon, Muscatine |
| Weist, Arthur Lee, Letts |
| Winning, Samuel Wigim, Muscatine R 6 |
| Wigim, Robert Beatty, Muscatine |
6-18-17
LETTS LAD IS INJURY VICTIM
BALL PLAYER INJURED
William Cashman, Ardon baseball player, met with an accident yesterday which required several stitches in the forehead. He was
standing near a batter during a workout when the batsman moved
a few feet from the boy and, while swinging at the ball, struck
Cashman in the head. The injury was given attention by Dr. Eland.
No serious developments are anticipated.
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6-4-17
MUSCATINE WINS FROM ARDON 5-1
Before a large crowd of fans the Muscatine Independents defeated
the Ardon Cardinals at Ardon yesterday to the tune of 5 to 1. With
Olson of Muscatine hurling a ball that proved too fast for the
rural aggregation and backed up by excellent support, the locals
played one of the best games they have played this season.
James O'Toole, third baseman of the Ardon nine, pulled several
sensational stunts on the infield, scooping up a few liners almost
out of his reach.
| The score: | R | H | E |
| Muscatine | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Ardon | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Batteries - Cashman and Cashman; Olson and Page.
6-10-17
ARDON PLAYS LETTS IN GAME TODAY
The Ardon Cardinals and the Letts Independents will meet next
Sunday at the Ardon diamond, according to plans announced yesterday
by the manager of the Ardon aggregation.
Keen rivalry has always existed between the two teams and with
rosters from both towns present a most interesting melee is expected.
7-18-17
PHIL CASHMAN WILL PITCH FOR MUSKIES AGAINST DAVENPORT
All is in readiness for the big Independent - Davenport game to
be played this afternoon at the league park.
In the game this afternoon will be seen Phil Cashman whirlwind
hurler of the county, who since the organization of the Ardon
Cardinals, has established a record for himself. An exciting
contest is expected and a record-breaking crowd will probably
witness the game.
A neutral umpire from out of the city will officiate. The locals
have defeated almost every team they have gone up against and
the fast upriver contingent will be forced to play their best to
make a showing agasint the Independents.
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7-10-17
NICHOLS BLANKS ARDON, 4 to 10
The Nichols Jewels annexed another victory at Ardon Sunday, when
they defeated the team of that place by a score of 4 to 0. Poole
piches shutout ball for the Jewels, allowing but one hit and
retiring the Ardon batters in short order. Not at any time of
the game were the Jewels in danger of being scored upon.
Next Sunday the Nichols team will go to Letts, where they are
scheduled to play the fast team of that place. A battle royal is
expected as the Nichols team is playing winning ball and this
game will be no exception.
| The score: | | | |
| Nichols | 110 | 010 | 100-4 |
| Ardon | 000 | 000 | 000-0 |
7-11-17
INDEPENDENTS TO PLAY LAST GAME
Plans are now being arranged by the managers of the Ardon Cardinals
and Muscatine Independents for a game on the Ardon lot next Sunday
afternoon as the third and last of a series of three games to be
played by the teams.
Next Sunday will witness the final appearance of Phil Cashman, star
hurler of the Ardon team, in a rural uniform, he having agreed to
join the staff of the Muscatine Independents permanently.
8-2-17
ARDON CARDINALS TO MEET HARPER TEAM
The cardinals will oppose the fast Harper, Iowa Independents next
Sunday afternoon according to plans announced today.
With Phil Cashman on the mound for the Ardon aggregation the
Harper nine are apt to feel a crimp in their winning streak of the
season.
8-6-17
ARDON CARDINALS TO BATTLE HARPER
The Ardon Cardinals journey to Harper, Iowa, today where they will
endeavor to cut short the winning streak ofthe Harper contingent.
The Ardon nine have established an enviable record on the diamond
this season and now rank among the best amateur teams in the state.
Page 478
8-6-17
ARDON CARDINALS CLEAN UP HARPER
Playing the fastest game of the season yesterday, the Ardon Cardinals
defeated Harper on the Harper lot by a score of 8 to 0.
This was the first defeat of the year for the Harper team, which
has been turning back all teams that have been sent against them.
The Ardon twirler allowed the Harpers only one hit against eight
or the Cardinals.
The playing of Curtis at second base was easily the feature of the
game. He took everything that came within a mile of him and his
lows came at opportune times. Batteries: Ardon, Cashman and
Cashman; Harper, Smith, Ingham and Jungle.
8-20-17
INDEPENDANTS WIN FROM ARDON NINE
Before a good sized crowd of rooters comprised of supporters of
both factions, the Ardon Cardinals and the Muscatine Independants
clashed yesterday at the league park in one of the best games
witnessed here this year, resulting in a victory for the locals
by a narrow margin of 2 to 1.
The game was featured by the hurling of both Phil Cashman for Ardon
and Olson for the locals, making it mainly a pitcher's battle.
not only did Olson for the locals hurl a good game but he also
demonstrated his ability at fielding, picking up a few hot liners
that shot into his territory.
| The score: | | | |
| Ardon | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Muscatine | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Batteries: Olson and Page; Cashman and Cashman.
8-24-17
ARDON NINE WILL TAKE ON ANY TEAM IN SEMI-PRO CLASS
An open challenge to any amateur ball club in Muscatine county is
thrown into the ring by the Ardon Cardinals, one of the speediest
clubs in this section of the state.
Especially desirous of meeting the Riverside, Lone Tree or Hills
aggregations is Manager Mark Healey of the Emerald aggregation.
Since opening the season in the spring, the Ardon nine has outclassed
almost every team they have opposed with the lone exception
of the Independants of this city.
Will Play Davenport
On Labor Day the Ardon contingent will journey to Davenport, where
they will engage in battle the East End Boosters, champions of the
Tri-Cities' amateur teams.
Page 479
6-6-17
MISS JULIA BYRNE IS BRIDE OF WILLIAM NOLL
At nine o’clock this morning at the home of the bride's mother near
Ardon was solemnized the marriage of Miss Julia Byrne, and William
Noll, son of Mr. and Mrs. German Noll of Bayfield. The ceremony
took place at St. Malachi's Church, the Rev. Father Kissane reading
the service. The church was decorated with cut flowers and ferns
for the ceremony. Miss Margaret 0'Toole at the organ played the
wedding music as the bridal party advanced to the altar. The bride
was attired in a charming gown of white organdy with trimmings of
lace with which was worn a long tulle veil. Her flowers were white
rosebuds and white sweet peas. Frank Noll, a brother of the groom,
served as best man.
After the ceremony a three course wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the bride's parents. Pink and white was carried out in
the decorations with clusters of cut flowers. The wedding breakfast
was served by the Misses Winifred 0'Toole, Margaret 0'Toole, Clara
Kautz, Helen Wirtz, and Mrs. Felicitas Foley, close friends of the
bride.
The out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
Oberhaus and Miss Helen Wirtz of Muscatine, Mrs. R. W. Dean and
children of Kansas City, Mrs. M. J. Healey of Hazelton, Ia., Miss
Clara Kautz of Buffalo, Ia., and the Rev. Father O'Neil of Brooklyn,
Iowa.
After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Noll will go to housekeeping
on a farm near Bayfield.
10-1-17
FINAL RITES FOR I. LEE YESTERDAY
Final rites over the remains of Isaac Lee, on the most prominent
men in Muscatine county, who passed away at his home Thursday evening
were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family
residence, 109 East Eighth Street. The services were in charge
of the Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church
while interment was in the Greenwood Cemetary, James O'Toole, Joe
O'Brien, Miller Riggs, Joe Meeker, T. C. Clark and Frank Eichoff
served as pallbearers.
11-19-17
HOW TAXES WERE SPENT IN 1917
Seventy-Six Township
| McFadden, F. J., Judge, Get ball | $6.20 |
| Dodder, E. H., Judge | 4.20 |
| Eichelberger, E. E., Judge, ballots | 7.00 |
| O'Toole Jas, Clerk, care boths | 6.70 |
| Hendrix, W. C, Clerk | 4.20 |
| Gage, Wm., Rent | 5.00 |
Page 480
7-10-17
NICHOLS BLANKS ARDON, 4 to 10
The Nichols Jewels annexed another victory at Ardon Sunday, when
they defeated the team of that place by a score of 4 to 0. Poole
piches shutout ball for the Jewels, allowing but one hit and
retiring the Ardon batters in short order. Not at any time of
the game were the Jewels in danger of being scored upon.
Next Sunday the Nichols team will go to Letts, where they are
scheduled to play the fast team of that place. A battle royal is
expected as the Nichols team is playing winning ball and this
game will be no exception.
| The score: | | | |
| Nichols | 110 | 010 | 100-4 |
| Ardon | 000 | 000 | 000-0 |
7-11-17
INDEPENDENTS TO PLAY LAST GAME
Plans are now being arranged by the managers of the Ardon Cardinals
and Muscatine Independents for a game on the Ardon lot next Sunday
afternoon as the third and last of a series of three games to be
played by the teams.
Next Sunday will witness the final appearance of Phil Cashman, star
hurler of the Ardon team, in a rural uniform, he having agreed to
join the staff of the Muscatine Independents permanently.
8-2-17
ARDON CARDINALS TO MEET HARPER TEAM
The cardinals will oppose the fast Harper, Iowa Independents next
Sunday afternoon according to plans announced today.
With Phil Cashman on the mound for the Ardon aggregation the
Harper nine are apt to feel a crimp in their winning streak of the
season.
8-6-17
ARDON CARDINALS TO BATTLE HARPER
The Ardon Cardinals journey to Harper, Iowa, today where they will
endeavor to cut short the winning streak ofthe Harper contingent.
The Ardon nine have established an enviable record on the diamond
this season and now rank among the best amateur teams in the state.
Page 481
8-6-17
ARDON CARDINALS CLEAN UP HARPER
Playing the fastest game of the season yesterday, the Ardon Cardinals
defeated Harper on the Harper lot by a score of 8 to 0.
This was the first defeat of the year for the Harper team, which
has been turning back all teams that have been sent against them.
The Ardon twirler allowed the Harpers only one hit against eight
or the Cardinals.
The playing of Curtis at second base was easily the feature of the
game. He took everything that came within a mile of him and his
lows came at opportune times. Batteries: Ardon, Cashman and
Cashman; Harper, Smith, Ingham and Jungle.
8-20-17
INDEPENDANTS WIN FROM ARDON NINE
Before a good sized crowd of rooters comprised of supporters of
both factions, the Ardon Cardinals and the Muscatine Independants
clashed yesterday at the league park in one of the best games
witnessed here this year, resulting in a victory for the locals
by a narrow margin of 2 to 1.
The game was featured by the hurling of both Phil Cashman for Ardon
and Olson for the locals, making it mainly a pitcher's battle.
not only did Olson for the locals hurl a good game but he also
demonstrated his ability at fielding, picking up a few hot liners
that shot into his territory.
| The score: | | | |
| Ardon | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Muscatine | 2 | 1 | 4 |
8-24-17
ARDON NINE WILL TAKE ON ANY TEAM IN SEMI-PRO CLASS
An open challenge to any amateur ball club in Muscatine county is
thrown into the ring by the Ardon Cardinals, one of the speediest
clubs in this section of the state.
Especially desirous of meeting the Riverside, Lone Tree or Hills
aggregations is Manager Mark Healey of the Emerald aggregation.
Since opening the season in the spring, the Ardon nine has outclassed
almost every team they have opposed with the lone exception
of the Independants of this city.
Will Play Davenport
On Labor Day the Ardon contingent will journey to Davenport, where
they will engage in battle the East End Boosters, champions of the
Tri-Cities' amateur teams.
Page 482
7-21-17
1,500 LOSS BY BLAZE AT ARDON
An Ardon residence owned by Mrs. Margaret Wigim of 313 West Second
Street and occupied by W. N. Gage and an adjoining blacksmith shop,
also the property of Mrs. Wigim and operated by Mr. Gage, were
almost totally destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning.
When the flames were first discovered, the blaze had gained much
headway and efforts on the part of a bucket brigade to check con-
flagration failed with the result that only a small part of the
furnishings in the residence were saved and much of the equipment
in the blacksmith shop was ruined. The loss is estimated at $1,500,
no part of which is covered by insurance, it is said.
Origin Unknown
The source of the disastrous fire is unknown. While various
theories concerning the origin of the blaze have been expressed,
it is the belief of many that cinders or sparks from the small fire
bed used by the blacksmith were responsible for the loss. It is a
known fact that the blaze started in the smaller structure and
rapidly spread to the residence.
8-21-17
ARDON IS SCENE OF COSTLY FIRE
Lightning caused the destruction of two barns, a granary, 800
bushels of oats and 35 tons of hay on the D. F. Sullivan farm near
Ardon, about 9:30 last evening, it was announced here today.
While definite figures in regard to the damage are not available,
announcement is made that the loss will be in the neighborhood of
several thousand of dollars.
The barns were struck during a storm which was felt there, both
structures being enveloped in flames before any effort to extinquish
the fire could be put forth. The property was rented by Sam Overly.
9-21-17
BURNING STATION SAVED BY TRAMP
Were it not for the fact that a tramp was using their station as
a hotel two nights ago, the Milwaukee railroad might be minus their
station at Ardon today.
Tuesday night, so the reports coming from the vicinity of Ardon state,
a tramp went to sleep in the depot. Sometime past midnight he was
awakened by the intense heat inside of the building. Arising he
discovered the wooden structure was on fire, and so, being unfamiliar
with the location of the water in the station, he rushed outside and
succeeded in arousing several people residing in Ardon. With the
combined building aid of all, the fire was soon extinguished, and the building
is still standing, little the worse for the blaze.
The cause of the fire, and the identity of the tramp who played the
hero role that night, are not known.
Page 483
9-21-17
STATION AT ARDON BURNED TO GROUND
In the second disastrous fire here within two weeks, the Milwaukee
railroad station was completely consumed by flames here Tuesday.
The conflagration is believed to have originated from sparks of
a passing engine. When discovered early Tuesday morning the entire
building was ablaze and was beyond the aid of a bucket brigade
quickly formed as soon as the alarm spread.
The loss is estimated to amount to about $600, including the
personal belongings of Leo Summers, station agent. A blacksmith
shop burned here two months ago.
9-21-17
O'TOOLE TRANSFERRED HERE
Edward D. O'Toole of Seventy-Six Township, who registered in
Lurkin, Texas for military service, was transferred to Muscatine
today, according to announcement made by local exemption officials.
O'Toole was ordered today to report at Camp Dodge tomorrow at noon.
He leaves here tomorrow morning.
9-20-17
ISAAC LEE IS CALLED AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Prominent Muscatine County Farmer and Stock Raiser
Dies Suddenly
Isaac Lee, one of the best known farmers and stock raisers of
Muscatine died suddenly at his home, 107 East Eighth Street,
shortly before 8:30 last night. Mr. Lee had been in his usual
good health during the day, but was taken violently ill in the
evening, passing away within twenty minutes after the first attack,
Apolexy was the cause of his death. Mr. Lee was not only prominent
in his business, but enjoyed the distinction of being one
of the oldest continuous residents of this locality, having come
to Muscatine when a babe with his parents in 1938, and Muscatine
County was his residence until his death. He encountered all the
hardships and privations of early pioneer life and worked for 15
years at 25 cents per day. He had few educational opportunities,
but adapted himself wonderfully to his chosen work and it is said
could figure the price of a herd of cattle without pencil quicker
than most men could with an adding machine. Mr. Lee took up
a government claim here, paying $1.00 an acre for it out of the
money he earned at 25 cents a day. He early recognized the value
of Muscatine county land, and at the time of his death was
possessed of nearly 1,000 acres in this and Cedar counties, much
of it valued at more than $200 an acre. He was also an extensive
judge of cattle. It is said his estate is valued at upwards of
a quarter of a million dollars.
Page 484
10-1-17
ISAAC LEE BURIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The funeral of Isaac Lee was held Sunday afternoon from the
First Presbyterian Church at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. J. B. Rendall,
pastor of the church officiating. The sermon was a modest
tribute to the life of the deceased. Burial was made at Greenwood
Cemetery, the following acting as pall bearers: F. W. Eichoff,
Joseph O'Brien, T. C. Clark, Joseph Meeker, James O'Toole, and
W. M. Riggs.
Page 485
3-6-18
POSTOFFICE AT ARDON ROBBED
Pitchforth Store Ransacked - Much Booty Taken
Burglars Disappointed in Search For
Money Show Ill-Will By Despoiling Merchandise
Local authorities have been unable to pick up a single clue which
might lead to the apprehension of the parties who entered the
post office at Ardon on Sunday evening and made way with an auto
load of booty.
The postoffice is located in Pitchforth's general store and the
entire place seems to have been ransacked by the robbers. Besides
the merchandise about $5 worth of postage stamps were secured but
the thieves overlooked a roll containing $30 worth of the stamps.
Overalls, blouses, shirts, shoes, cape and other goods sufficient
to stock a small store were taken. That the men were after money
is evident from the fact that the shelves and drawers in the
place were ransacked and the contents strewn over the floor in
the search for cash and currency.
It is believed that their inability to find what they wanted is
responsible for the fact that they used a knife to cut up rubber
boots as an expression of ill-will and disappointment.
4-6-18
NAME BOND SOLICITORS FOR RURAL DISTRICTS
Seventy-Six Township
Verne W. Legler, John Gertenbach, Philip O'Toole, William Hendrix,
Leo Downer, Henry Shafer, Robert Wigim, Ira Lee, Edward T. Cashman, B. Lee, J. S. O'Brien.
4-27-18
76 TOWNSHIP IS SCENE OF RALLY
Seventy-six township of late has been the scene of a number of
patriotic rallies and programs. Last evening a benefit box social
for the Red Cross, preceded by a miscellaneous program which was
featured by an address by Rev. J. B. Rendall, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, was held. The funds secured from the sale of
the boxes will be donated to the Red Cross.
Rev. Rendall used as his subject "What America Must Do To Win the
War." The part America is playing in the struggle and the part
each individual must play was told by the speaker in a very able
manner. Ways and means of winning were pointed out, principal
among these the subscription to the third Liberty loan.
Page 486
6-17-18
INDEPENDENTS DEFEAT ARDON
The Muscatine Independents defeated Ardon, by the score of 10
to 3, in a hotly contested game of baseball, played on the Ardon
field yesterday. Throughout the steady pitching of both teams,
and the catching of Diercks marked the game. Although Boldt of
Muscatine started poorly in the opening rounds, hitting two men,
he pitched air tight ball during the remainder of the game.
Diercks, one of the star players of the Muscatine team expects
to be called into war service on June 24th.
Summery of game—Two base hits - Diercks, Winning and Daedlow,
struck out by Boldt 11; Cashman 8; hit by pitcher, Boldt 2.
Bases on balls – off Boldt 1; off Cashman 1, Time of game - 2
hours. The Score:
| | | | | R | H | E |
| Muscatine | 002 | 140 | 00 | 10 | 14 | 3 |
| Ardon | 102 | 000 | 000 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Batteries - Mucatine - Boldt and Diercks; Ardon - Cashman and Cashman.
6-22-l8
MUSCATINE ONE OF WEALTHIEST IOWA COUNTIES
Muscatine County is one of the twenty-four counties of Iowa which
has banking resources averaging over one per cent of the state's
entire wealth, according to figures just compiled by the treasury
department.
The county has banking resources amounting to $14,220,918. This
is 1.449 of the state's resources of $961,639,067.
Of the entire ninety-nine counties there are but twenty-four that
show resources amounting to one per cent and over. Only two
counties make a showing under .300. These are Ring-gold which
has resources amounting to .287 of the state's resources or
$2,812,708 and Clark shows a percentage of .270 or $2,659,182.
The largest showing is made by Polk County, the combined banking
resources of which are $77,976,183 or 7.943, nearly eight per
cent of the state's entire banking capital. Scott County is next
with $50,935,402 or 5.169 per cent. Linn County is close behind
Scott with banking resources amounting to over forty-three million
dollars. Woodbury County has nearly forty-seven million dollars,
while Clinton County and Dubuque County have over twenty-three
million dollars, over three per cent of the state's banking wealth.
Black Hawk County has nearly the same amount of wealth, her banking
resources being $22,889,588. Johnson County has over twelve
million and Cedar County has nearly ten million of bank resources.
Page 487
Muscatine News Tribune
6-6-18
SEVENTY-SIX TOWNSHIP
| Republican - |
| Township trustee for 2 years - W. C. Hendricks |
| For three years - E. H. Dodder |
| Assessor - L. E. Downer |
| Committeeman - V. A. Legler |
| Democrats - |
| Justice of Peace - Aubrey Pitchforth |
| Constable - Leo Summers |
| Trustee for 2 years - E. J. Cody |
| For three years - W. R. Scott |
| For four years - M. Lynch |
| Township Clerk - James 0'Toole |
| Assessor - H. H. Fullerton |
| Committeeman - E. J. Cody |
| Delegates to county convention - |
| E. Eichelberger, James O'Toole, E. J. Cody, E. J. McFadden, |
| Pat O'Toole, Mike Healey. |
THE DRAFT - JUNE 5, 1917
Seventy-Six Township
| Asay, Arthur William, Muscatine |
| Allen, Raymond, Letts |
| Albrecht, Clarence David, Muscatine |
| Bujewski, Alphonse Clement, Muscatine |
| Bleadorn, Otto, Letts |
| Brookbardt, James Thomas, Letts |
| Bailey, George Washington, Letts |
| Bloomer, Howard, Letts |
| Carson, Robert Wallace, Muscatine |
| Cashman, Edwin Thomas, Letts |
| Cashman, Philip, Letts |
| Derby, Paul Allen, Letts |
| Digney, Philip Clement , Ardon |
| Davis, Floyd Edward, Muscatine |
| Davis, John William, Letts |
| Eichelberger, Oliver Earl, Letts |
| Eliason, Allen, Letts |
| Fullerton, Jesse Carl, Letts |
| Foster, George Williams, Ardon |
| Goldsberry, Clyde Bell, Muscatine |
| Gravvat, David, Letts |
| Gordy, Blaine, Letts |
| Grosjean, Leo Clement, Letts |
| Herlein, Herald Edward, Muscatine |
| Holliday, Floyd Eldon, Letts |
| Hendrix, Ledru Harvey, Letts |
Page 488
7-11-18
76 TOWNSHIP MEN TO MAKE PLEDGES ANEW
Citizens of Seventy-six township will make pledges to the war
stamp fund in person tomorrow when they appear before the executive
committee of the Liberty Campaign Club in session at the
Association of Commerce rooms. This represents a novel departure
in the manner of securing war subscriptions but it is believed to
be the policy which will be carried out in the future.
As a result of confusion arising in the canvass it was decided
to cancel all previously made pledges in that township. Those
who are expected to bear a part of the war tax burden have been
been notified to appear before the board on Friday or Saturday.
Five minutes will be allowed each man to make his pledge. It is
expected that the district will be over the top by noon on Saturday.
The rank and file of the Seventy-six residents are anxious to meet
every patriotic responsibility. It is with the idea of spreading
the burden equitably and giving each on the opportunity of stating
his case that the unique plan of pledge making was adopted. Third
Liberty loan subscriptions have served throughout the county as
a basis of computing the war stamp quotas for the individual.
To date but four townships are officially reported to be above
their apportionment, they being Fulton, Goshen, Moscow and Cedar.
It is expected, however, that the others would meet the minimum
allotment in the near future.
7-26-18
HEALEY TELLS OF LONG TRIP TO EAST CAMP
Enthusiasm Of Eastern People Praised In Letter
READY FOR OVERSEAS
Muscatine Youth Describes Trip From Training Camp
To Entrainment Camp To East - Is Son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Healey
The enthusiasm and patriotism of the people of the east is praised
a letter received recently from Edward Healey which describes
in detail, a trip from one of the training camps to an entrainment
camp in New Jersey. Edward Healey is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Healey of this place, and left with the draft contingment
from Chicago in May.
Throughout his letter is of much interest, and in part follows:
"After traveling ninety-six hours, we finally arrived here con-
eluding the first leg of our long journey. Weather conditions were
ideal and the trip though long, was not tiresome. We being headquarters
had the best of accommodations, not that any of the boys
were crowded or uncomfortable, but we had the choice of Pullmans …
Page 489
7-26-18
HEALEY TELLS OF LONG TRIP TO EAST CAMPE
(CONTINUED)
… and most desirable place in the train. At every cross road,
village, town and city we were met and wished good luck by cheer-
ing crowds, this in spite of the fact that through the most of
these places, especially the east troop trains at the rate of
five to ten per day were passing.
Soldiers Fare Well
At St. Louis, Cleveland and Buffalo we were not allowed to get
off, but we were taken out for exercise on an average of twice a
day. Here, too, our detachment numbering only 20 men and marching
alone fared better than the others, as at several places we were
stopped at private homes, and fed, our pictures being taken as a
grand finale. I would like to get some of them but I suppose that
is impossible as we will soon be on our way again. At Greenville
and Denlson, Texas; Parson, Kansas, Sedalia, Mo.; Frankfort, Ind;
Conneant, Ohio, and East Buffalo, N.Y. the Red Cross took us in
charge giving us ice cream, cake, candy, cigarettes and etc.
In Indiana we saw the prettiest girls, in Ohio the most enthusiasm
and in Pennsylvania the most picturesque scenery. I would like to
have gone to Niagara Falls but that pleasure, for the present, has
been dented me.
This camp is composed entirely of permanent buildings and has a
capacity of 80,000 men, on an average each organization spends but
four days here before sailing.
First of Division
We were the first of our division, the remainder will not be all
here for a week or more and whether we will wait for them or not
I do not know. We may be here two days and we might be here two
weeks. While here we got a physical examination, a gas test, and
some few articles of equipment, spiral leggings, trench caps, hob
nailed shoes, etc.
In front of our quarters is a Y. W. C. A. hostess house and to
this house come the friends and relatives to bid their soldiers
boys goodbye. I have spent considerable time watching these part-
ings through field glasses and I have come to the conclusion that
both parties would be better off if propinquity had been estab-
lished a case where a distance did not lend enchantment it would
certainly induce a more comfortable feeling.
After going through our examination here, we will be allowed a
24 hour pass, if time will permit I intend to visit N. Y. City,
nor will I neglect Coney Island.
Page 490
7-26-18
HEALEY TELLS OF LONG TRIP TO EAST CAMP
(CONTINUED)
Commander Praised
Perhaps I have spoken of our commander before, Major Davis Elkins,
who is brigade adjutant. His father was former United States
senator from West Virginia and his grandfather, now deceased, was
at one time a candidate for vice president. His family is one of
the richest in the south. The major is the most democratic of
men and a most pleasing personality. But it is his consideration
of others I want to speak of. Should we get off the car, he was
there to caution us to beware of moving trains, every few hours he
was inquiring for our health and at every opportunity he was buying
us watermelons, etc. While he is full of business and efficiency,
he never losses sight of the fact that every man is human
to him. One could, I believe, go to him for sympathy or help and
find both in abundance.
8-9-18
DOWNER READY TO SAIL FOR FRANCE
Corporal Ray E. Downer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Downer of
Bloomington Township, who has been stationed at Camp Dodge train-
ing for the past several weeks, is awaiting his transfer, it is
believed, to one of the eastern training camps, preparatory to
sailing overseas.
Downer left with the contingent of May 28th for Camp Dodge, where
he has since been stationed. On July 20th he was promoted from
the rank of private to that of corporal to Battery D, 337th Field
Artillery.
9-17-18
TOWNSHIP BABIES TO BE EXAMINED
All babies of Seventy-Six Township are to be brought to the Hotel
Ardon, Thursday afternoon, September 19 to be weighed and measured
and examined, in accordance with the government regulations. The
hours will be from 1 to 5 o'clock and all children under five years
of age should be brought to the hotel during these hours. Drs.
F. L. Appel and Thurman Wigim will examine the children.
A Committee of women has been appointed to dress the babies, keep
the records and give instructions. It is comprised of the following:
Mrs. J. E. Gertenbach, Mrs. Henry Hoffmeyer, Mrs. Chet
McCabe, Mrs. E. C. Goldsberry, Mrs. Louis Downer, Mrs. John Ellason and Mrs. J. M. O'Brien.
Page 491
10-16-18
JAMES O’TOOLE DIES AT LEWIS
Is Third Letts Boy To Die In Country's Service
Spanish Influenza Is Indirect Cause
Of Death—Recently Made Corporal At
Camp Forrest
Letts, Ia. Oct. 16—The third young man from this place has completed his term of service with the U.S.A. Corporal James O’Toole,
formerly prominent young farmer here, passed away at Camp Lewis,
Wash., last evening at 6 o'clock, following an attack of Spanish
Influenza, with pneumonia as the final cause of his demise.
Word was received by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Toole,
this morning of the death. James O'Toole was 29 years of age and
waiving all exemption claims, was taken last August and placed in
C Company, 213th Engineers, at Camp Forrest, Ga. While there he
was one of the forty men chosen from among ten thousand for special
drill work, and while there he won his corporalcy. Ten days
ago the company to which he was assigned was sent to Camp Lewis,
Wash. for special organization drill and shortly after arriving
there he was taken ill.
Before entering the service he farmed on the large holdings of
his father, two miles north of this place. He leaves at hom his
parents, and two sisters, Margaret and Mollie, the latter a teacher
also a sister, Agatha, a nurse at Davenport, Ia. and Kathleen, a
noviate sister of the B.V.M. at Dubuque, Ia. and two brothers,
Will and John of Fostom, Cal. One brother, Lawrence, dies two
years ago at St. Mary's, Kan., following injuries received while
playing baseball.
No word as yet has come of when the body will arrive and funeral
arrangments will await later communications from Camp Lewis.
11-1-18
ARDON SENDS 3 MEN TO SERVICE
The little town of Ardon claims a high record of patriotism, The
third young man from that small community has volunteered his services
to his country. Of the three stars on the service flag, one
is already gold.
Hugh James Nolan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Nolan was the third
young man to volunteer his services to his country. He enlisted
as a fireman in the Merchant Marines. Nolan left Muscatine early
Thursday morning for Chicago where he will attend a Merchant Marine
school for a month or six weeks. From there he expects to be
sent to Boston, where he will be assigned to one of the U. S. ships.
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Anthony Byrne was the first young man from the town to volunteer.
He enlisted in the navy and is now on his fifth voyage across the
Atlantic.
The second young man to enlist is represented on the service flag
by a gold star. George William Foster, who was the first enlisted
man from Muscatine County to die in service, was the second young
man to volunteer his service to his country. He enlisted with
the Spruce Division and entrained for Van Couver, Washington on
February 18th, 1918. He died in service, at that camp on March
28th, 1918.
11-6-18
NEW TOWNSHIP OFFICERS NAMED
Seventy-Six Township:
Justice of the Peace - W. J. Byrne 1, J. Furlong 1.
Constable - John Ellason 1, C. Nolan 1.
Trustees - Two year term: W. Hendrix 59, J. Towney 48; three year
term, C. T. McCabe 53, W. R. Scott 51; four year term, J. J. Shellabarger 49.
Clerk - J. O'Toole, 76.
Assessor - N. Fullerton, 75.
12-19-18
DOWNER WRITES OF EXPERIENCES
Rural Resident Tells of Artillery Training
Finds French Villages and Towns "Queer"
Quartered for Time in Old Paper Factory
A description letter telling of his work overseas and of the trip
overseas and through France, has been received here by members of
the Excelsior Literary Society of Bloomington Township, written
by Corporal Ray E. Downer, with Battery D of the 337th Field
Artillery, 88th Division. His letter in part follows:
Our trip across the ocean was exceptionally fine and smooth. The
trip through England was fine.
We crossed the channel in a U. S. ship and after landing in
France stayed in a rest camp for a couple of days. We then …
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… boarded a train for the interior, and after riding forty hours
we arrived at Clermont-Ferrand and then walked about six miles
to a village and were quartered in an old paper factory close
by the village. We have part of the mill as quarters, but part
of it is still running in small shifts.
We were there about three weeks, when I and three others were
sent to Clermont School. We took up Orientur work, which embraces
mathamatics, surveying and map work. It has to do with laying
the guns and finding the line of fire when the targets are hidden.
We were down there a month and got to see the city thoroughly.
The French cities are queer. There are some pretty places and
some places are anything but pretty. The streets are the crookedest
that could be imagined. They are wide and narrow, some so
narrow that four men can hardly walk abreast. They run in all
diredtions and when you start in a street you never know where
you will come out.
We came back to the battery and in a couple of days were sent to
a regimental school dealing with the same dope, conducted by head-
quarters company. The guns are the 155 millimeter rifles or about
six inch rifles. The barrels are 19 1/2 feet long and the gun complete
weighs 15 tons. A Holt 5 caterpillar tractor is used to
pull each gun.
A pit 25 feet square and three feet deep is dug for each gun.
The shells or projectiles weigh about 96 to 98 pounds and the
range of the gun is about 14 miles. The targets were not visible
from the gun positions but were located by observers stationed
between the guns and the targets.
A Lofty Range
The range is away up among the mountains at a 1,000 meter altitude
about 3,800 feet and is almost 25 miles from here. There
is a lot of beautiful scenery among the hills. The ground up
there is all cinders and volcanic ash to a depth of hundreds of
feet. There are several extinct volcanoes near here and out on
the range there are craters and piles of cinders and ash several
hunfred feet high and covering 40 to 80 acres. They are shaped
like strawstacks and are great curiosities.
It is cooler up there than down lower and there has been snow
there several times this year but down here they have had only a
light frost once or twice.
We finished firing on the range Monday and heard before we came
back that Germany had signed the armistice. The French had some
celebration and the Yanks were a happy bunch, too. Monday night …
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DOWNER WRITES OF EXPERIENCES
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… we started on a hike back home only a twenty-five mile walk. We
got home at 3:30 a.m. after walking eight hours almost all night.
These French Villages are great places. The buildings are all
mad of stone and from the looks of things they must be a couple of
hundred years old. Cow teams are used almost exculusively. Farmers
live in the villages and go our to the parches of ground they
call farms to work. The French people as a rule are very nice
and accommodating once you get acquainted with them. I have a
pal who speaks French fluently. He spent four years here before
the war, so I consider myself very lucky.
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3-26-19
DOWNER LIKES FRANCE BETTER
Local Soldier Expects To Return Home Before June 1st
Assign Various Divisions to Return
Home Within Next Three Months-Anxious
to Return
"After taking my trip to Chamonix, I know that there are some
very fine people in France as well as any other part of the world.
I was glad that I went up there, for if I hadn't gone, I would
have returned to the states with a very bad impression of the
French people. I supposed that they all were alike, but we had
just seen the poorer class."
The excerpt was part of a letter received here from Frank Downer
a former employee of the Journal, now in service overseas.
Other parts of his letter follow:
"When I got to the office today they handed me a bulletine which
sure contained good news. It gave the sailing dates of the different
divisions. The divisions to be sent home in March are the
27th, 30th, 85th, 37th, and 91st; for April 321,000 men including
the 26th, 77th, 82nd, 35th, and 42nd. For May 248,000 men, and
that is the month that catches me, the 80th, 32nd, 28th, 33rd,
78th, and for June 270,000 men, including the 89th, 90th, 29th,
and 79th. Three months seem like a long time yet, but it is
good to know that we are coming back some time. Now I know we
won't be here in this place for more than six weeks.
"It is a great undertaking to move about 30,000 men, and that is
about what is in this division. Just imagine a town like Aney
Le France, with a population of 2,000 having to put up over 30,000
men and we have been stationed here since November 28th. The
little town has seen more prosperity in the last few months than
ever before in its history.
"I suppose they will be sorry to see us leave, but I don't care
how they feel, for I sure will be glad when I walk down the gang
plank onto U. S. soil again, and I hope I never have to leave
anymore."
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4-23-19
DEATH SUMMONS CRANSTON MAN
Cranston, Iowa, April 23—James Fanning, a life long and well
known resident of Cranston, passed away at the home of his brother
J. F. Fanning, two miles west of town at a late hour yesterday.
His death was due to a general complication of ailments, and terminated
an illness of two years duration.
Several brothers and sisters, Miss Maggy Fanning, at home; Mrs.
Patrick O'Toole, Mrs. Charles Estle and J. P. Fanning survive.
Mr. Fanning had attained the age of sixty-one years.
Funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the
Catholic Church at Ardon, tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock, it
is announced. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetary.
6-28-19
LETTS BOOSTERS TO CLASH WITH MUSKIES SUNDAY
When the Letts Boosters clash with the Muskies, city baseball
champs, at the South End park Sunday afternoon anticipations are
that one of the best battles of the season will be staged. Both
clubs are predicting an easy victory, which assures local fans
a good run for their money.
The Muskies whipped the Letts club last Sunday, 21 to 5, seccuring
twenty-four base hits off Phil Cashman's delivery, but according
to all indications will have a tough time repeating tomorrow.
Rumor has it that Letts is "loaded" for the game with an importanted
battery and several other players. The city champs, however,
predict a win regardless of who will represent Letts.
The probable lineups are; Muskies - O'Leary 2b, Miller lf,
Martini ss, Suman c, Volger 3b, Brunow lb, Vetter p, Moorehead
Steinke rf. Letts - Hildebrand 3b, Page cf, Lieberknecht 1b,
Curtiss ss, Collins rf, Ross 2b, McClegry rf, H. Cashman c, P.
Cashman p.
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7-14-19
LETTS DEFEATED BY ROCK ISLAND
Letts, Ia, July 14 - With the score ending 9 to 8 in favor of
the Schiebert Olympic team of Rock Island, the Letts Boosters
were defeated in one of the fastest and most interesting games
of the season here yesterday. It was either team's game at any
time, first one team leading and then the other.
Cashman for Letts struck out ten men, walked two and allowed
twelve hits. Clark for Rock Island struck out eight, walked
two and allowed twelve hits.
The line-up and score follows:
Letts - Hildebrand, 3b; Page cf; Lieberknecht, lb; Curtis ss;
Ross, 2b; Collins rf; Mc Cleary If; H. Cashman c; P. Cashman p.
Rock Island- Linser rf; Briggs cf; Cobb ss; Reed 2b; Greiner
and Toberf; Clark p; Johnson 3b; Rowland lb; Hain c.
Score by innings;
Letts 100 002 302
Rock Island 000 220 131
8-1-19
CRANSTON WOMAN INJURED IN FALL
Cranston, Ia, Aug. 1 - Mrs. John Lee of Ardon, is recovering
from injuries sustained in an accident Wednesday, when she fell
in the back yard of her home and fractured two bones in her left
elbow. The accident occurred while she was assisting her son,
Donlad, with the work on the farm. She stepped on a small board
which broke and she was thrown to the ground. Dr. Eland was
called and reduced the fracture.
8-14-19
ARDON
Ardon, Ia, Aug 14 - Francis O'Toole, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
O'Toole, arrived home from France this week.
Miss Kate Sexton underwent a successful operation last week at
the Hershey hospital in Muscatine
Mrs. R. W. Deam and children of Kansas City are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Deam's mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne.
Joe Byrne, of Chicago, is spending a week with his mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne.
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Miss Marie Byrne of Muscatine is spending the day with her mother.
John Lee, Robert Lee, Robert Stump and Jas. 0'Toole are having
the foundation laid for silos this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Byrne and family from Ryan, Ia, are visiting
at the home of Mr. Byrne's mother, Mrs. Katherine Byrne.
Byrne Bros, are busy hauling sand this week getting ready to
build their home.
Harry Caple of Muscatine held a demonstration of aluminum ware
yesterday at the home of Mrs. Clark Altekruse, about thirty five
ladies being present.
9-5-19
REV. LEONARD TO HAVE ASSISTANT
Although no definite appointment has been made, it is announced
that an assistant would be secured to assist in the services at
the St. Mathias Church. The new priest will be one of the young
men ordained this summer and will work as an assistant to the
Rev. F. J. Leonard.
Announcement has also been made that St. Malachy's Church at
Ardon would be attached to the Muscatine Church after October 1
and the Rev. Father F. J. Leonard, with his assistant, will
have charge of all services at both churches. The Ardon charge
was attached to the local church many years ago when the Rev.
Father Philip Laurent, for more than fifty years priest at St.
Mathias, was located in this city.
The Rev. Father Kissane of Nichols, who had charge of the Ardon
church for several years, will now have charge of churches at
West Liberty and Nichols, conducting services regularly each week.
The Rev. M. Kirkpatrick will continue in charge of St. Mary's
Church at Wilton. All changes in the Muscatine county churches
will be made October 1, upon the arrival of the assistant priest
there.
