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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
5
The Lipsick family recently moved from Chicago to Muscatine and may perform in a local concert soon. Seven members play banjolines mandolin guitar and banjo with the father leading. local orders have inquired about securing them for public appearances. Their friends anticipate a highly enjoyable show once they debut locally.
Mulford Congregational church considers forming a church orchestra to enhance regular services. A previous months-old group proved successful though limited by lack of routine. The Sunday school choir, recently organized, provides morning music while an evening male quartet led by Faulkner Appel Springborn and Plessy performs. Special music is planned for tomorrow's morning and evening services. South Muscatine locals note visitors Mr and Mrs Herbert Collins of Columbus Junction at Grandview Avenue.
A local dispute escalated after John Ahlf, neighbor to Mrs. Elfers, threw a bone through a window during a家庭 quarrel. Ahlf pleaded guilty to obscene language and received a fifteen day suspended sentence with costs. the damaging residence charge was not yet heard and likely to be dropped.
A doctor who loved coffee found a few days after resuming the brew that his heart action was disturbed and climbing stairs became hard. A week after stopping coffee and resuming Postum he had no heart symptoms. He proved coffee causes functional heart disturbance and that There's a Reason for Postum.
A newspaper man served as judge to eject a band of two fortune tellers and companions from East Hill after complaints of petty theft and annoyance. The court gave them fifteen minutes to leave the city, while the police chief supervised and later the trio returned, prompting a second, informal sentencing scene.
In the Commercial Club Bowling League second series opener last night the Grade team defeated Team No 1 led by captain C H Spaethe. C A Mull rolled 503 pins to top the scoring while Team No 2 scored 2132 total with 2711-12 allowance. Next Monday night features Teams 5 and 8, with Team 10 facing a semi final on Tuesday depending on net totals. team rosters and scorers Mull and Kaiser are listed.
Muscatine Turn Verein announces its incorporation into the Upper Mississippi district allowing joint meetings with German Turner societies. Four delegates will be chosen at the next meeting to attend the Durant convention on April 26. A grand circuit Turnfest is planned in Davenport from June 25 to 28 with participation expected from Central Illinois Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan districts.
The Muscatine Bridge Company and the Drury Toll Road Company hold their annual stockholders meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Muscatine at 7:30 and Drury at 8:00. Three directors per company will be elected and Superintendent Chet Lillibridge will read the annual report. Dividend status is not known.
The entertainment given under the auspices of the drill team of the Modern Woodmen by Mr and Mrs Chas Ellis last night at the hall proved a success with a fair crowd in attendance. The one act comedy His Neighbor s Wife was presented well and elicited considerable merriment.
The Republicans of Montpelier township will meet at Pine Millis on Wednesday afternoon April 22 1908 at 3 oclock p m for the purpose of selecting candidates for township officers. Julius Welsch Committeeman.
Adjt. General Thrift names camp locations for Iowa National Guard regiments with Burlington serving the 54th, Manchester the 53rd, Clarinda the 55th, and Okoboji the 56th. The 55th camp dates may shift to let Philippine veterans attend the national reunion in Galesburg Illinois August 13 to 16. Officers face rifle competition limits as the Senate considers an Army appropriation bill trimming officer participation.
A notice from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting claiming a constitutional cause and stating the method also helps adults with urine difficulties. No money required. send a request today.
YWCA notes invite all young women to 3:30 vesper service at 229 West Second Street with Mrs M W Stirlen speaking on Easter Thoughts. Mr and Mrs Henry Ficken will sing. Mission study notes report 170000 youths to study missions this year using texts from the Inter Denominational movement.
Take warning note urging quick relief from stomach liver and kidney troubles with Electric Bitters sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Pensacola Florida April 11 rioting erupted after strike breakers arrived to end the street railway dispute. Several pitched battles left many hurt and strike breakers jailed for protection. Last night crowds filled the streets saloons closed and many special officers patrolled.
Pleasant View dated April 11 records Miss Maggie Longstreth visiting at sister Mrs Edward Stineman and Miss Nina Stineman of Masca line visiting last week. Harry Young handled Grandview business Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Ed Stineman hosted many friends Friday evening with guests leaving late. Mrs Dave Young is on the sick list. Sue Krahl of Grandview called on Clark Cocklin Monday.
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