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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement touts a renowned astral medium and palmist, claiming mastery in love guidance, health, and fortune. It asserts public fascination since six years ago, offers readings for 50 cents, and notes office hours at 124 East Second Street in the former Dr. Lange office.
Local note mentions the Trinity Episcopal Church parish meeting scheduled for 7 oclock this evening with all members urged to attend. Various short notices include Mrs Rhoda Cannon departing for Rock Island to visit friends and Mrs G A Swederus returning to Erie New Jersey after visiting Mrs M Feaster.
A burglar gained entry to J A Carter’s home one mile south west of Sweetland Center during Easter supper. He climbed a ladder by the upstairs window, looted a pocket book with $6 and minor articles, then searched the cellar, bedrooms, and parlor before the family finished their meal. Neighbors alerted and a rough looking man was seen along the road.
Loretta Traft, 88, longtime Muscatine resident since 1868, died at home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler on Buell street after a period of declining health. She was born in Ohio, widow of a 1880 deceased husband, survived by son Edward. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the Fowler residence, Greenwood Cemetery interment.
A brief wedding notice notes seasonal nuptials with emphasis on gifts and planning. The fragment mentions stock and pleasure, signaling a lifestyle notice within a community page.
The Muscatine Elks lodge may acquire a handsome local residence to convert into a club house. A proposal has been made to the owner and a decision is expected this week. Elijah Baker chairs the committee authorized to act, though tonight’s meeting may yield no definite action.
Mrs. Rachel Davidson wife of the late Andrew Davidson is gravely ill after a stroke of paralysis at her home 408 West Third street. Her condition is precarious with little hope for recovery, following her husband’s death two weeks ago. She has lived in Muscatine for over 40 years and is highly respected by many friends.
More than two thousand dollars was raised in Muscatine churches yesterday. The First Methodist led with a special mission collection, contributing about half the total, including 258 from the Sunday school and children. Other churches added liberal gifts, with the Baptist church placing 100 for the J. W. Hartman family and the rest supporting general donations.
Republican caucuses were held Saturday night in Goshen and Pike townships to select township officers and county convention delegates. Pike Township elected officers and named delegates including H. J. Brown and Wilder Smith. George Bowie and J. Vauble led delegations in the other township.
During Easter services the First Baptist church collected a $100 subscription for the J. W. Hartman family. Four members are ill at Hershey hospital with typhoid pneumonia and the mother and three children are seriously ill. one child recently died from the illness.
An old advertisement from Weavercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr King’s New Discovery for chest pains and pneumonia prevention. The ad lists price 5 cents and $1.90 as the cost of the remedy.
William Brundige was sentenced by Judge A. J. House to up to 15 years at the Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty to the charge of forgery. He had earlier pleaded not guilty on Thursday but withdrew the plea this morning.
John A. Robbins received several unusually large potatoes from Arthur Elicker, a rancher near Olathe Col. The spuds weighed over two pounds each. Elicker, a former county resident, has long farmed near the city.
Work started today on the new ball park at the fair grounds with grading well underway. The Muscatine Independent management has employed a number of men and the fence grandstand and bleachers will be installed at once.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1 in a morning game in Boston Massachusetts on April 20. The Athletics were routed as Boston built a commanding lead early and maintained it through the contest.
Final preparations by the Champion Hose Hook and Ladder company for the annual Easter ball at Hare's hall. A fine musical program is expected and the event is described as one of the most enjoyable in years. Ada Klein of West Second street entertained the A. G. L. girls with games and a short musical program followed by Easter supper and flowered tables.
The Chinese social planned by the Young Women's Guild of the First Presbyterian Church has been postponed to Tuesday evening April 28. The event was originally set for tomorrow night.
Degree of Honor Industrial will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Nellie Fahey of 216 East Second Street. All members are requested to be present.
The Col Hare Thimble Bee will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Gilman located at the corner of Park Avenue and Fifth Street.
The Major John Sewing Circle will gather at the home of Mrs. E. B. Lewis at 616 East Sixth Street on Tuesday afternoon.
The board of health surveyed the Fulham avenue pest house site with county supervisors to locate a new building outside city limits. A small frame structure exists but is inadequate. plans for a suitable building are in progress. The plans will be submitted to the county board and city council as they mature.
John Koehler of West Seventh Street sustained a painful injury this afternoon at about 3 o clock when the fingers of his right hand were caught between two heavy timbers. Dr A J Oliver rendered medical attention.
George M. Titus has been secured to present his paper on The Ship Subsidy Bill before the Presbyterian church Men’s club. A banquet will be served prior to the talk Wednesday evening.
A joint committee from the Launch Club the Red Men and the Commercial Club plans a major Fourth of July observance. Morning launch races on the river followed by a Red Men ritual at Weed Park and a river carnival at night. Illumination parade and grand firework display expected. Several hundred dollars sought from merchants to cover costs.
The Ramblers defeated the South Muscatine Stars 13 to 12 after a 14 inning showdown yesterday afternoon. Top performers and key moments highlight a hard fought regional tilt.
A divorce was granted to Elizabeth Beach from J E Beach after noon by Judge House. The husband failed to appear, and the court entered the decree by default.
An item notes an arrest by Lt King linked to a patent medicine called New Life Pills sold at Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store. The ad touts relief from bilious headaches and promises improved liver and bowel function for 25 cents.
Milo Rittenhouse of Kings Avenue was seriously injured at Huttig Manufacturing when a heavy masonry wall collapsed during wall dismantling. Two ribs were broken and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital. he is a longtime foreman in the cutting department.
A. F. and A. M. announce a special meeting of Iowa lodge No. 2 on Tuesday evening April 21. Work to be conducted in the third degree.
In Washington on April 20 1908 minority leader Williams denounced Speaker Cannon for adjourning the house on Saturday claiming a breach of house privilege. He offered a resolution declaring the act a breach threatening the house safety and dignity but it was tabled 146 to 119 with Cooper and Nelson voting with Democrats.
In Adelaide a mother cautions that officials should not speak too favorably about Gold Medal Flour, signaling skepticism toward promotional remarks amid local chatter and potential bias.
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