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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
4
Corn core from Bestenlehner praised. Bowman advertising a new buggy and seeking buyers. Slabwood for sale partly dry at 2.75 per load, call 164. Mississippi Box Co. Seventh class to take a hay ride tonight to Lem Dickerson home south of town. Maccabee hall social Wednesday by Iowa Legion of Honor with ice cream and cake. admission 15 cents.
William Kelly entertained friends at 415 West Sixth Street for his twenty first birthday. A four course supper, games, and music followed. His parents presented a valuable gold watch and fox, and others gave gifts. The evening was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Nelle M. Johnson will appear in a piano recital this evening at the YMCA assembly room. A difficult program has been arranged and will be presented by the local pianist.
Rev J C H Light pastor of United Brethren told members of the Mothers club at Mrs Lydia Ruckdeschel’s Mulberry Ave home yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock to support a curfew law. He urged restraining youths from being on the streets after 10 pm unaccompanied. Special music by Mrs G D Lezotte.
Mrs J H St Johns Bible class plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon led by Mrs J R Longstreth at 1360 Sherman Street. All parishioners are invited to attend the studies.
The Pythian Sisters will meet in regular session tomorrow evening at the K of P hall. Refreshments will be served and a social time will be enjoyed after the business meeting.
The Iowa Legion of Honor offers a chance on Wednesday evening April 22 at the Maccabee hall on Iowa avenue. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs. John Ahlf of 507 West Seventh street invites all members of the Highland Noble Sewing Circle to attend a gathering with all members requested to be present.
Irvin J. Pine, famed Mardi Gras pageant builder and noted scenic artist, died in Mobile today at age seventy one. He contributed to productions in Mobile and other cities, leaving a lasting imprint on regional pageantry and design.
The HGH High School Chorus under Miss Bessie Miller prepares for a late May concert in the school auditorium. The cantata The Building of the Ship will be sung with assistance from Miss Blanche Munn, Miss Jessie Stirlen, Ralph Lillibridge, and Fred S. Pentzer, highlighting intensive rehearsals and high expectations.
Des Moines April 21 campaign plans in the interest of Senator Allison are set. Doliver will lead the rollout with several other notable speakers to follow across Iowa with stops including Des Moines Mason City Fort Dodge Clinton Ottumwa from April 28 to May 2.
The Pike township Democrats nominate candidates for June 2 primary: Assessor Bert Adams. Clerk W R Schmitt. Justices of the Peace W Reynolds P F Ryan. Constables Henry Dowling James Dean. Trustees Fred B Mapes G C Lindee L Dean. Delegates include W S Baker W R Schmitt C E Duncan Townsend B Nichols L Foley Lawrence Dean Fred Wetleaf Fred Mapes.
A note promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for female weakness, lame back, and kidney trouble. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Claude R. Porter will appear on the Democratic primary ballot after filing petition and nomination papers with the secretary of state for the U S Senate seat. Democrats have not filed nominations in many vacancies across senatorial and representative districts.
Sims of Tennessee charged in the House that certain men connected with Washington street railway interests manipulate Congress. He cited alleged influence over lawmakers as the District seeks universal free transfers and trackage rights. The House refused to yield and sent the bill back to conference.
City resident experienced a paralytic stroke last evening at her daughter Mrs. W. H. Swisher’s home in Illinois. Her condition shows significant improvement today.
Local residents went to Fairport for Easter exercises at the church. Rev. H. F. Martin delivered an engaging talk. A vocal duet by Ada Hoover and William Culp highlighted the program, with Adam Reinemund from the city joining the male quartet.
The funeral for Mrs Jarretta J. Trask was held at 2 p.m. from the family residence on Buell avenue. Rev. J C Willits of the First Methodist church conducted the services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers E W Horton Charles Ogilvie J C Custer Jesse Barnard Henry Custer and John Steward. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
Reports from Los Angeles dated April 21 indicate the recent fleet target practice cost 640000 dollars. The officers praise it as the most comprehensive and satisfactory ever by the gun crews and deem the expenditure a smart investment given the boosted efficiency.
Mrs Catherine Cannarr mother of Mrs M O Harrington of this city was stricken with a paralytic stroke while visiting her daughter. Her condition was reported as serious. She is a longtime resident and well known in local circles.
M. M. Tucker Jr., former secretary of the Uncle Sam Oil Co., obtained in federal court in Topeka the quashing of an indictment for using the mails to defraud. The court ruled the charges too vague and indefinite to stand.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the William Braunworth cottage near Muscatine on the Illinois shore Sunday afternoon causing about 200 dollars in loss. A barn belonging to Schuyler Huston across the river also burned with hay corn and several sets of harness turning to smoke.
Harvey Schultz nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schultz residing on the river road was injured Sunday when his finger was badly mashed in windmill machinery while playing about the farm. He is resting easier today.
Rev. H F Martin of Grace English Lutheran church plans to leave Muscatine on April 28 to join the executive committee meeting of the Luther League. They will decide the venue and program for the next state gathering, with the session expected to be important.
An easy trial of food or medicine described as a simple test. The note suggests a straightforward approach but lacks clear specifics or named people, organizations, or locations. Further details are needed to identify the subject, participants, and outcome.
In Kansas City on April 21 Ray Warwick aged 12 son of A J Warwick treasurer of Lewis Leather company drank carbolic acid bought at a drug store after friends teased him about his name, dying an hour later.
The remains of Fred Springborn will be brought to this city tomorrow morning on Rock Island Passenger No 1 and taken to Greenwood Chapel for funeral services at 2 PM. Rev George Meier will preside.
Players arrive in the city for the new Independent team. McKee from Rock Island Three-Eye league and Detwiler from the Southern league are arrivals. Ground work is being pushed rapidly.
Charles Keefer is jailed in Iowa City on a charge of assaulting his step father Quincy Adams a crippled pioneer. Adams may die from the injuries.
In Chelsea Massachusetts on April 21 the number of fatalities from the April 12 blaze rose to fifteen with the discovery of two more bodies amidst the ruins.
Maria G. Griffin of Muscatine died in Alexandria Egypt and her will designs three trust funds. St Luke's Hospital Davenport and a Duluth hospital stand to benefit, with funds set for feeble minded children rooms. Administrator William R. Jayne posted bond of 1000 dollars.
Mandell Barnick, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Barnick, was badly kicked by his horse Sunday morning as it bolted when frightened by a bicycle. He was unconscious, treated at the City Hotel by Dr Teufel, then moved home and resting as well as could be expected.
Senator Warner of Missouri defended the President’s discharge of Negro soldiers, arguing color did not influence the action and noting evidence suggested the soldiers shot up the town in Brownsville, as he spoke in Washington on April 21.
In Adelaide a mother notes that people refrain from saying too much good about Gold Medal Flour, suggesting social or market constraints on positive remarks. The comment reflects cautious or critical language around the brand and its reputation.
At St Matthias Parochial School the annual communion class was formed with eighteen girls and nine boys. The group will grow to about thirty by mid June under Rev. F J Leonard, with Christian doctrine work and examinations. First holy communion is planned for June 15. Separately, two students, Lieurentia Rolland and Elizabeth Healey, will graduate with highest honors.
Dispatches from Big Rapids say Mercy hospital in Grand Rapids is burning with thirty patients inside. All patients were evacuated and believed to have escaped despite rapid flames and several narrow escapes.
A. W. Morgan praises Foley’s Urino Laxative as the best option for women and children. He notes its mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over harsh purgatives like pills and tablets, and claims it cures constipation.
Wapello Iowa April 21 reports visitors from Bloomington Columbus City and Columbus Junction. Rev Arthur Long traveled to Burlington for family time then returned to lead revival services at the Christian church. Local church activities included Baptism after an evening sermon The Easter observances featured special Sunday school programs and eight church accessions to date.
A mother travels to Fredonia to visit her son Robert. Her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Cushman accompanies her.
New York announces Longshore & Co failed to prepare the required clearing sheet and check today, suspending New York operations while continuing to do business in New Orleans where the firm is headquartered. Customers’ margin shortfalls prompted the halt in New York.
Mrs Andrew Davidson continues to be in a sinking condition after a paralysis stroke. At 3 30 this afternoon her family has given up hope of recovery.
Rev. Dr. Russell J. Wilbur former Dean of the Chicago Cathedral has left the Episcopal church and joined the Catholic church in St Louis on April 21. The move marks a significant denominational shift for a prominent clergy member.
In Olive Branch on April 21 Mrs. Chas Pantel and son George did business in Muscatine. Eisele passed through for Muscatine. Emmie and George Pantel attended a sociable dance at E Steineman's near Grandview. Several locals visited Muscatine and Grandview over the weekend including Ted Phillips and Harry Young. Easter gatherings included Mr and Mrs Joe Kinsley hosting guests from Muscatine and Grandview.
Miss Hannah White of West Liberty returns home to West Liberty to join her relatives for Easter services at the Christian church in Rochester. Jim White Jr. travels from Davenport to spend the holiday with his family, with multiple local kin visiting and shopping in nearby towns.
The Bank of Wauseon in Wauseon Ohio closed its doors today due to heavy withdrawals. The bank had capital stock of 50000 dollars and deposits totaling 250000 dollars.
Berlin reports heavy snow today across many parts of the empire with unusually early spring weather disrupted.
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