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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla purifies and revitalizes the blood, curing spring humors and eruptions, improving appetite and digestion, and restoring vigor. It cites 40,000 testimonials of cures in two years and lists Lowell, Massachusetts based Hood Co. as the maker sold by druggists everywhere.
Reports from Lee Bowman note a new buggy and various residents in and around the city. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. George R. Swank a son born this morning. Local travel shows county officials departing for professional matters and visits to Davenport Clinton Conesville Montpelier. Walter Berry recovering from pneumonia at Bellevue hospital.
Eva Sherman 43 of Marion and Clarence Gill 23 of Cedar Rapids wed in Iowa City at midnight after a rushed license issue. They had planned Cedar Rapids ceremony but learned the license was invalid outside Johnson county, so they returned to Iowa City and married by Justice Horack, then returned to Cedar Rapids.
The First Methodist Episcopal church Ladies' Aid plans a sociable program with a bread and coffee cake sale on Friday April 24. Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. W F Brannan will run the sale tables. Refreshments will be served. Members of the church are invited. The Mother's club meets at Mrs. L Ruckdeschel's home on Monday at 3 PM with a lecture by Rev J C H Light and a musical selection by Mrs. G D Lezotte. The First Baptist Ladies' Aid holds an all day sewing next Friday afternoon. yesterday's meeting was well attended and productive.
A regular meeting of the ladies of the Maccabees will be held at the K P hall Monday evening at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
Iowa City April 18 Hon David Brant Republican delegate to the national convention announces candidacy for state senator from Johnson Iowa district. The seat currently held by John Hughes Jr Williamsburg who will not seek re election. Brant faces little opposition in Johnson County and likely none in Iowa County.
In Fort Dodge Iowa 300 workers at the United States Gypsum company plant were discharged as the day shift ended to make way for the night shift signaling a likely shutdown of the nation’s largest stucco industry.
Peter Delescaille a Civil War veteran and longtime Montezuma resident was buried here after passing away Thursday at the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown. He came to the county in the early 1850s, lived in Brooklyn briefly, and settled in Montezuma until last fall when a fall broke his hip. He served in Company C Twenty-eighth Iowa.
Miss Dora Pieffer is on the sick list for several days with Grace Allan helping at the millinery shop. John Pieffer served on the grand jury in Sigourney. Miss Ross Crooks spent several days in the country. The tile factory runs full blast with Binoff and McKnight of Muscatine as overseers. Maude Baker Grace Allan and Bess Crooks visited Lizzie Weber west of town. Mrs Welch of Ottumwa visited her sister Mrs Ernie Striegel. Mrs Mike Striegel and Mrs Albert Striegel were Sigourney callers. Miss Emma Holzworth spent a few days in Sigourney.
In Poughkeepsie on April 18 the Republicans of the twenty first congressional district chose an uninstructed delegation to the national convention.
Muscatine Maennerchor to perform at Woodman hall on Wednesday evening April 29 with tenor solos by E M Walker and readings by Miss Helen Block. Paudhet's orchestra will provide music and dancing will follow the concert. This will be the last Maennerchor concert before the La Crosse Saengerfest in late July 1908. About one hundred Muscatine German singers expected to attend. Program includes Paudiet orchestra selections, Esther Meier piano solo, reading by Helen Block, violin and more.
Nic Gross, a Chippewa Falls baker, suffered severe burns to his right hand and arm when a gasoline lamp exploded while attempting to remove it from his store. A gasoline surplus ignited as flames spread, but he threw the lamp outside to save the building.
Adolph Linn, employed as a sash sticker at the Roach and Musser Sash and Door company, suffered severe hand injuries when his right hand jammed in a machine. His index and middle fingers were amputated and a third finger badly lacerated. He received treatment from Dr A J Weavers and was taken to Bellevue hospital where he was reported resting nicely.
Mrs. Elma Scott of 219 West Second Street attended a Highland Noble lodge meeting in Waterloo, where members reviewed lodge statutes on insurance matters. The lodge has grown strong and now runs a home office in Waterloo.
A hint notes that success lies in pleasing the public with varied tastes. From affordable photographs to exclusive platinum styles, offerings aim to satisfy diverse preferences, including high end options, all presented as accessible and desirable.
A jury awarded $228.30 to A. L. Hoyt and Son against W. H. Hoopes and Sons in district court after a melon shipment dispute. Hoyt claimed the melons were due. Hoopes and Sons contended they were not matured. Trial began Tuesday. plaintiff may seek a new trial within 20 days.
Governor Cummins could not address Wellman Iowa yesterday afternoon nor Washington last evening due to illness of his grandchild. Telegrams reached local leaders only after his non arrival. Attorney Dyer of Des Moines and Alex Young of Washington spoke at the meeting.
Toledo and Illinois reports note 200000 miners in the central district will resume work next Monday after an amicable agreement between miners and operators. The scale committee’s accord was ratified by a joint miners and operators meeting with mutual satisfaction and a cordial adjournment. Illinois expects continued talks on the shot firer issue with no progress reported at the Springfield convention.
Des Moines April 18 Mark A Walsh of Clinton filed nomination papers as the democratic candidate for congress in the Second district. Democrats reportedly agreed no other candidate will run. Senator J A DeArmond of Davenport had been mentioned but will not file, as he has two years left in his state senate term.
Two men who robbed the Citizens' State Bank in Chautauqua Kansas of 3000 dollars are believed surrounded by posses in the Osage hills across the Oklahoma line south of town. Capture expected any minute. The robbery marks a bold act in a region famed for outlaw activity by gangs including the Dalton and Starr factions.
Election returns from Portland indicate H. M. Cake has won the Republican nomination for the United States Senate, defeating incumbent Charles W. Fulton. The Oregon primaries were among the bitterest in the state’s history.
In Geneva New York on April 18 the Republican voters of the thirty first congressional district chose delegates to the national convention and instructed for Hughes.
Edward Middleton age 18 and Reuben Satterthwaite age 19 pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the W. G. Block company warehouse on the levee last March 17. Judge A J House imposed indeterminate sentences with possible parole after six months and warned of habitual criminal law risk.
Washington April 18. The sole objection to Dr. Hill becoming ambassador to Berlin is his private fortune and ability to uphold American dignity. Longworth and others urge government housing of diplomats and adequate salaries. Roosevelt receives a Japanese delegation and Lilley denies authorship of anonymous letters about submarine legislation. Eulogies honor Senators Morgan and Pettus.
Mrs. Jennie Call operating as E L Glinn in Chicago was found guilty in federal court of using the mails to promote a fraud. Testimony showed the agency misrepresented clients’ character and finances, a crime nearly identical to a recent case against Miss Marion Grey.
Des Moines reports 4400 signatures attached to Senator William Boyd Allison’s nomination papers for renomination. The Iowa petition is the largest yet filed, surprising the secretary of state’s office with its volume and breadth across the state.
At the twenty seventh district republican convention in Little Falls New York on April 18 delegates were instructed for Hughes for the national convention.
William Brundige charged with forgery will face trial Monday morning. Attorney C. A. W. Kent appointed by Judge A. J. House to defend him after Brundige pleaded not guilty at arraignment. He is accused of passing a forged check on John Morgan, former East Second street saloon keeper.
A woman in Oswego Montana develops progressive eye trouble attributed to coffee. After switching to Postum Coffee, boiled longer for high altitude, her vision improves in three months with no medicine. A friend also stops coffee and reports relief from dyspepsia and headaches. There’s a Reason.
Former County Treasurer E C Stocker returns to Muscatine after a three month stay in Santa Barbara and southern California. He left for the coast in January and came back much improved in health.
An advertisement touts Prof Harrisson as the world’s greatest clairvoyant offering guaranteed readings and success in life, marriage, and business. It cites high patron satisfaction and promises dates, diagnoses, and future spouses with private, personal attention and special Sunday readings.
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