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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
The Ladies of the G A R under Mrs. C E Biles invite all members of the Colonel Hare Circle to Weed's Park on Tuesday August 10 to assist in entertaining surviving members of Companies A and C First Iowa infantry and their guests.
B Jackson sues Mary Fitzsimmons in district court claiming $1109.24 due on a promissory note secured by a mortgage on Muscatine County real estate. The note, signed by the executor of the late Peter Jackson, was for $770 in January 1897 and accrued interest to raise the total. H C Madden represents the plaintiff.
Promote tidy appearance with a monthly service at 209 Iowa Avenue. For one dollar per month, members get clothes cleaned pressed and shoes shined with same day pickup and delivery.
Grace Catherine Beaham dies at 913 East Fifth Street Clinton after stomach trouble. Wife of Fred Beaham, she moved to Muscatine seven years ago and had three children. Survived by husband, three Muscatine children, parents John and Mrs. Scalla, Clinton, three sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
At the Iowa state firemen tournament final Friday, Roach and Musser of Muscatine failed to place higher than fourth. Lou and Herb of Council Bluffs won the flying start half mile in 58 4-5 seconds, setting a world record. Other results include Des Moines, Clinton, Sioux City, Davenport, Red Oak and Villisca contenders in various races and novelty events.
Miss Kate Mikesell, sister of the late M L Mikesell, died last night in Garnett Kansas. The body will be brought to Muscatine for burial arriving tonight. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m from First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Thomas Osborn. Former Muscatine resident, previously living at Fifth and Walnut streets.
The September district court petit jury was drawn by County Clerk W. S. McKee. Court opens September 7 with grand jurors ordered to appear. petit jurors summoned September 18 at 9 oclock. Jurors include Rockafellow Moscow Henderson Moscow Schafnit Wilton Rabe Wapsie Bockwordt Fulton Harrison Ward Seltzer Ward Phillips Wapsie Barnard Pike Luchterhand Ward McKillip Moscow Kopp Ward Boston Ward Belter Ward Negus Wapsie Lowrey Montpelier Gottbrecht Ward Brossart Sweetland Hormel Wapsie Harper Lake Lincoln Moscow Olds Ward Fulton Shreke Ward Asthalter Ward Carl Ward Kranz Ward Gabler Ward Sylvester Ward Snyder Ward Bishop Ward Bowlby Ward Black Pike Keckler Ward Duncan Wilton. ELIA Gold Medal Flour is nourishing.
The Kensington of the First Baptist church held a Friday afternoon gathering at 702 Walnut Street with about thirty five ladies. Plans were made for ice cream for the excursion next Thursday by the church Sunday school. Hostesses served ice cream and cake.
The Philathea class held a farewell reception for Miss Anna Ballard at Mrs. William Walton's home on 906 Sycamore Street. Ballard, a deaconess of the First Methodist church, leaves soon for St Louis to resume school work. Remembrances were given and refreshments served as the event concluded warmly.
About thirty members of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Baptist church honored Mrs A L Tilgner at her birthday anniversary last evening at her 515 Walnut Street home. Guests presented a handsome keepsake and refreshments were served.
Miss Mabel Morgan entertained at her East Fifth street home last evening at a 6 30 o clock dinner in honor of Miss Inga Severson of Eau Claire Wisconsin a guest of Miss Blanche Klein on East Fifth street. Electa chapter No 32 O E S will hold its regular meeting Monday evening August 9 at 8 o clock with initiation all members in good standing invited.
The Iola Palefaces gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Elsie Wenak’s home 208 Grandview Avenue. An unusually large attendance enjoyed a pleasant time together.
The Col onel Hare Circle met at the G A R hall last evening but adjourned quickly due to the heat with no important business to discuss.
Davenport Iowa August 7 Nine hundred dollars is the amount John Cady of Moline owes Ralph Hoagland of Chicago after their second match at the Arsenal links. Hoagland won 1 up after six holes with a $1900 a hole agreement.
H. B. Lacey of Gray was arrested on charges of mistreating his sixteen year old niece who works as his housekeeper. The girl's father also filed charges for support of the unborn child.
The Roach & Musser Company hose team suffered a tough loss at the Davenport state tournament, though they proudfully faced seasoned rivals and vow to compete again. West Liberty missed finishes in the straightaway race, while Grand Mound set a fast time in the novelty event. Local members thank the city fire department led by Chief Hagermann and Second Assistant Chief Curry for support and gear from Excelsior Hose Company.
In Chicago at the Hammond Packing plant a 1,200 gallon tank of boiling blood exploded after breaking rafters caused it to fall from the third to the second floor. Four men were fatally scalded, covered by the liquid.
Heavy water blocked the trench work on East Hill as a Hungarian laborer was overcome. Dr. E. B. Fulham was summoned to treat the man who is resting easier this afternoon.
Chicago reports rapid moves toward peace as presidents of street car companies and employee representatives hold conferences. Companies offer concessions including a 30 cent hourly cap within two years and a three year contract, while a full immediate raise is deemed financially impossible amid line rehabilitation.
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