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The Daily Times from Davenport, Iowa • 10

The Daily Times from Davenport, Iowa • 10

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The Daily Timesi
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Davenport, Iowa
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THE DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1920. 10 CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN AT WILTON BARTHOLOMA COMMUNITY LEAVES TO AID IN PRESENTING BIG PRICE FOR DUROC PORKERS afternoon at the vestry for the regular monthly Kensington and social afternoon. The committee yn entertainment was Mesdames R. H. Schroeder, T.

L. Kelley. F. A. Latchaw, F.

B. James, Ed Potter, Robert Fulton and Theo. Hillyer. CENTER AT MINE SITUATION IN IOWA CAUSES GRAVE CONCERN AGED RESIDENT OF WILTON, DIES FRANCE STATUE BLUE GRASS he pointed out that Iowa miners were leaving the mines because of dissatisfaction with working conditions. These miners feel that the adjustments made by the United States coal commission are unjust.

'He stated that the number of miners In the state had fallen from 17,000 to about 12,000. The disparity between the increase given day labor and monthly men and the increase to contract men is said by Mr Lewis to be one of the chief causes of dissatisfaction. The mine operators a committee of thirteen to consider the matters set forth by Mr Lewis in his letter. The members of the committee are D. F.

Cushing, pres WILTON, July 31. (Special) The Wilton band will give a special concert Monday evening, August 2, for the benefit of the business men who do not have the opportunity of amending the Saturday evening concerts. The Rural sewing society of St Mary's church was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Bert Budeller, with an attendance of 60. The hours were spent with needlework and social converse, and late in the afternoon ice cream and cake was served. The Ladies' auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Thursday MAQUOKETA, July 31.

BLUE GRASS, July 31, Disposal riant Tested 1 WILLIAMSBURG, July 31. (Special) The disposal plant of the sewer system Installed last summer was tested- last week to the satisfaction of Tschirgl of Cedar Rapids, engineer for. the sewer system, Mayor Harris and the city council. Williamsburg now has a good sanitary sewer system and connections will be promptly made. (Special) During Community week, August 2 to 8, every Blue Grass citizen will be-asked to con LETTS, July 31.

(Special) Forty-nine head of Duroc hogs sold by J. M. Brockway Co. at the pavilion In Columbus Junction brought an average price of $231. The sale complete amounted to $U0u0.

The Louisa County Power Co. is putting up eleotric light wires In town. The line Is now up between the Junction and Letts, and everything will be complete in about five days. tribute toward the minimum $8,000 (Special) Nick Godes, a well known Jackson county man residing at Preston, leaves this week for France and Luxembourg. The Knights of Columbus in this coun-try'have presented France a statue of Lafayette, and Godes is one of 250 knights who will leave this country to be present at the dedi Community center fund.

Soliciting teams are now being organized. WILTON, la. July 31. (Special) Ludwig William Bartholoraa, aged 89, for 26 years a resident of DavAport and for the past 20 years a resident of Wilton, died of infirmities due to old age at 7:30 o'clock last evening at the residence of his two sons, Fred and Henry, five miles southeast of Wilton. Mr Bartholoma was born in Germany, December 5, 1S31 and came to this country 46 years ago locating in Davenport.

For 26 years Uvet In that citv and moved to The community center is to In ident of the Iowa Coal Operators1 clude a gymnasium It was announced today and the idea is finding much favor. In connection, a home talent play is to be given In DE3 MOINES. Ia, July 3L (Special) The mining situation in Iowa i3 causing considerable concern among operators, officials of the miners' union and business interests as reports continue to come in more or less dissatisfaction among the miners of the state. Two of the large mines at Buxton were idle Friday and one at Lovilla because the men quit work. The dissatisfaction i3 more particularly among the day menu It was reported from Albia that walkouts were threatened in mines.

President J. C. Lewis of the thirteenth district, United Mine Workers of America, which Is the district including Iowa and Missouri, addressed a letter to the operators a few days ago In which. YOU SHOULD USE ACHESON Rev. II.

Greif officiating. They were attended by Miss Emma Walter, sister of the bride, and Fritz Tschopp of Marengo. Mr. and Mrs Henny left Saturday for Zeofen, Switzerland, to visit his mother the opera house Wednesday evening by the young people of New Era, the fund to be applied toward the community plan. association; Robert Hunting and David Dinning of the first district, C.

A. Williams, F. S. Pfahler, E. M.

Gray and J. Ramsey of the second and third districts, C. T. Carney and George Heaps, of the fourth district and J. B.

Ryan, L. P. Love, George Heaps, and Josh Norwood of the fifth district. The miners' union officials are not sanctioning the action of the miners who have quit work but on the other hand aro making an Wilton 20 years ago, making "This vicinity his home since. The survivors are the widow, three sons, Louis of Moville, VtpA and Henrv of this vicinity, and grandfather.

They will make their home on a farm near Williamsburg on their return. Bargain Excursion to JVluscatine OSLDAG and three daughters, Mrs PptP.rsen of Davennort Mrs John BUREAU COUNTY i Steffens of Bennett. la. and Mrs John Mnhr of Wilton vicinity. On Str.

G. W. Hill, Tuesday, August 10th. Leaves Rock Island 9:30 a. Davenjort 'arrives Muscatine 12:30 p.

m. Leaves Muscatine 2:00 p. returns Rock Island 6:00 p. Bavenport 6:15 p. m.

Only 35c. Rialta Jazz Or USES WAR FUND TO HELP VETS Twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren survive. The funeral will be held from the home of his sons, Fred and Henry on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J.

Doden of Wilton will officiate and the bod will be buried In Durant cemetery. chestra. PacK the lunch baskets and take the children on this beautiful outing. Plenty of time to see your friends In Muscatine. Adv.

Wed at William sunrjr WILLIAMSBURG, July 31. SHEFFIELD, 111., July 31. (Special) The sum of $1,100 has been returned to Bureau jcounty this week from the allied war relief the money representing Bureau county's portion of the unspent money that was raised in the last relief drive. A committee in charge of the fund in this county has decided to use it so far as it will go in aiding 'ex-service men in completing their studies. cation, August 21.

The statue has been erected at Metz. The knights will be received by the government of France and will be conducted on a tour of the battlefields. Mr Godes will visit his birthplace in Luxembourg before returning. Gypsies at Charlotte Two autos and two truck loads of gypsies, the same bunch that were in Maquoketi long enough to pick Chas. Morehead's pocket and rob the till in the Square Deal bakery, stopped at Charlotte, but the merchants there having received reports of the thefts and trickery In other nearby towns, locked their stores andept them locked until the gypsies cleared out of town.

A white child In one of the cars was the subject of considerable comment Prepare for Fair With the opening date of the Jackson county fair Just one month away. Secretary E. A. Phillips states that the attractions are all under contract; ampje room for the housing of stock arranged for, and arrangements in general well under way. Numerous race horse owners and trainers are giving their horses daily workouts on the track In preparation not only for the local fair but for the other fairs In this circuit.

Take Examinations For the past three days County Supt E. R. StoddardJias been giving teachers' examination at the courthouse here. About 25 teachers were taking the examinations. There was a shortage of teachers in Jackson county last spring and a few schools were obliged to close because no teacher could be secured.

Mr. Stoddard, however, states that there is apparently enough teachers to supply the demand for the fall term. (Special)--Mlss Katie M. Walter, Reg. Trade Mark The World's Greatest Lubricant Efficient and economical for Autos, Tracks, Tractors, and an classes of lnilnstrlal Equipment.

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Acheson Products aro now used and recommended hj 196 National of High Grade Autos, Trucks and Tractors. Also manufacturers of high grade machinery. Tout dealer will supply your requirements. Jttfd. by Acheson Co, Niagara Falls, 1'.

Dealers and Distributors write for selling proposition. We can offer an attractive sales proposition on exclusive territory to several lire distributors in Iowa. HINKELMAN TYLER CO. daughter of Mr and Mrs Louie Walter, and Ernest Henny were married Thursday afternoori, July 22, at St. Paul's Lutheran church, the TIRE 13 IT lEI liii 'IIT BEARING SERVICE A conscientious effort to assist you by correcting any faulty conditions in your tires, battery or bearings That explains fully BEE-JAY service.

It also tells graphically why this firm has been so remarkably successful and why most careful drivers of cars instinctively think "BEE-JAY" 'when they have any tire, battery or bearings trouble. We care for and re-charge any battery but we sell the famous USL Battery. effort to bring about conditions which will be satisfactory to those who, are dissatisfied. Charles Webster, state railroad commissioner and on two different occasions state fuel commissioner, who has been in Chicago the past few days looking Into coal and Shipping conditions reports that the situation is bad there, that the railroads entering the city have only three days' supply of coal and i may confiscate coal if they cannot J'ivtory DlBtrftmtors 820 Enst Fourth 8t, Davenport, Iowa 1 tnsnnniinUi faayntfaWkfcti secure It otherwise. Reports here yesterday were that the railroads were threatening to confiscate coal in case their supply ran out.

For a Billons Attack If you have bilious attacks give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are excellent. Willis Browning, Pattoneburg, Mo. has this to say of them, "About a year ago my wife used a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets and they cured her of a bad bilious attack also of constipation from which she had been suffering for years." Adv. 339 Quality GoesjClearTltrough As you know, the Dort has a nationwide reputation as a car that is par ticularly trouble-free.

The reasons for this are simple design, fewer parts, accessibility, construction of superior materials, and highly skilled work manship. WE RECOMMEND, USE and SELL KEOTA CONGREGATION SELECTS NEW PASTOR Dav. 2526 320 Ripley St. KEOTA, July 31. (Special) The congregation of the Chris KRAPP AND LEES STORE IN COAL VALLEY SOLD tian church has selected'Rev.

ILDAG GREDAG ert C. Lemon of New Haven, as the new pastor and he will take charge about September 1. He is a Yale graduate and was a chap-Iain In the army. COAL VALLEY, July 3L (Special) Krapp Lees of Coal Valley have sold their general store to M. Tepper of Rock Island.

Mr Tepper has been conducting a store in Taylor Ridge, which he Is closing out He will take charge of his new store some time In miffl.lUE8IIWMIUJIIM!iil 1 Many Bes Iestroyed SHEFFIELD, 111., July 31. (Special) A. L. Kildow, state bee inspector, has been busy in Sheffield and vicinity this week Inspecting hives of bees, many of which he destroyed. The bees are infected with foulbrood, a disease which attacks' the young In the hive and then destroys the whole bee colony.

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Grampp Motor Sales Co. .1 YOU are inyitfed to call and inspect the most up-to-date and complete SERVICE STATION in Davenport which is maintained A Phone Davenport 6621 416 West Third Street. This heavy-bodied paint fills up all small holes In your felt, tin or shingle roof. a Makes roofs water- tight. 1 gal.

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