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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
4
A long list of short items notes property for sale and sales contacts. Many residents and visitors depart for Nichols Davenport Wilton Moline and other nearby places for business visits and visits with friends and relatives. The Diamond to line steamer Du buque reports freight and passenger lists with a return scheduled for this evening.
Belfast Ireland August 15 arbitration settled the strike at Belfast ending the labor dispute with a formal accord.
The regular monthly council session will convene at City Hall this evening with aldermen to transact a large volume of business. The meeting outlines the city’s upcoming priorities and procedural items for discussion and vote.
Mrs. Jos Fessler expresses thanks for acts of kindness during her husband’s illness and death. She credits friends, the G. A. R., and the firemen for support.
Local reports detail three days of thefts north of town with a failed entry at the Perry Cooper home near Park Place and a successful burglary at the Pratt residence where a valuable watch was taken from a cup on a shelf. pantry items were also stolen. No arrests have been made.
Mason City Iowa reports a fresh windstorm injuring crops and wrecking a 30 by 40 foot 70 foot high clay house building at the Northwestern States cement plant. The loss totals in the hundreds of dollars with corn fields flattened windmills toppled and fruit ruined. Orchard owner E D Grummond estimates losses over 1000 dollars south of the city.
A Honolulu to Delaware breakwater race covering 14,700 miles ended in a neck and neck dead heat. The Edward Sewell captained by Quick and the Astrill led by Dunham were both American four masted ships carrying large sugar cargoes. Each captain agreed to split $300 with his crew if his ship won.
Sheriff Benham reports Henry Matier of this county has been found in Black Hawk county and is held until summoned. Matier was placed in the Mt. Pleasant asylum years ago and disappeared around Christmas, wandering until this week. The sheriff plans to pursue him tomorrow.
A 5-year-old boy, son of George Pratt, Grove township, Cass County, Iowa, fell into a tub of hot water and lye prepared by his mother for washing. He is in a precarious condition with severe burns covering about two thirds of his body.
Thos Jos Fitzsimmons and wife transfer to A O Schiffer a section 25 lot 1 and nearby parcels in section 36 plus a Muscatine Slough riverbank lot for 15000 dollars. Elizabeth McCabn and husband transfer to Mrs Mary Scott lot 8 block 1 Clark Bros addition West Liberty for 20000 dollars.
A 19th century health note recommends a tonic to combat summer stomach issues. The mixture includes Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound half a pint of Sherry with dosage of one teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime. Stomach specialists attribute the effect to Prosene Compound, aided by the tonic action of Cinchona and wine.
The Assumption feast was marked in St Marys and St Matthias churches with 6 and 6 30 a m masses. Rev J J Grieser gave brief sermons at both masses and vesper services followed at 3 p m. At St Matthias a 9 30 a m children's mass included music and Father Leonard spoke on the day’s meaning.
National scale strike described as bitter and widespread. United States Commissioner Neill pursues harmony amid company resistance. President Small delays, expected to issue a general strike order. Western Union resumes floor service, while telegraph union warns to mobilize within 24 hours. Clowry says operations returning to normal as Small travels to Chicago via Savannah Illinois.
Mt Pleasant Ia Aug 15 Henry county fair draws Muscatine horsemen with Lena K and Major Vol placing fourth and fifth respectively in 2:15 and 2:30 races. W J Bryan collapses and dies during 2:30 pace start. owner C W Rice suffers robbery incident. Races include 2:15 trot 2:30 pace 2:35 trot and half mile dash. Joe Hutchings of Muscatine acts as starter.
John A. Fox special director of the National River and Harbor congress tours the west and may visit Davenport after delivering an address to the Davenport Commercial club. He arrived from the Atlantic seaboard having traveled over 10,000 miles to advocate a systematic waterway improvement with large regular federal appropriations.
Seattle August 15 The detached text reports a conspiracy by Japanese fishing schooners to raid the Fritjoff islands home to vast seal rookeries and salt the catch at a station on the island. Guards are deemed weak and an American revenue cutter has been sent to the scene.
Albert Hartwig worker at Hawkeye Button factory was seriously injured while cleaning a machine on a ladder his hand was caught in a belt and drew him into the machinery he fell striking his head and tearing a portion of his left ear before being treated by Dr J L Klein and sent home Oscar Reynolds at Roach and Musser sash and door factory lacerated his right thumb on a revolving saw his condition improved after medical care.
Burlington passenger No. 6 derailed near Melrose Russell on Russell hill at noon. The train left the track and plunged into a ditch and caught fire. Russell fire department responded quickly and prevented major damage.
J F Nangie the state organizer of the Retail Merchants Association is in this city to organize a Retail Grocers association. A meeting is set for this evening to discuss advisability. Nangie visited two weeks ago and a committee was appointed to consult grocers about forming the league, but reaction was tepid and little progress was made.
Harry C Klaffenbach buys the interest formerly held by Manrose in the Holmes and Manrose printing establishment. The firm continues as Holmes and Klaffenbach at 205 West Second Street. Manrose may move to his old home near Riverton Iowa.
The Cham pion Hose and Hook and Ladder Company adopts condolence resolutions on the death of charter member Joseph Fessler. It mourns his loss, extends sympathy to his family, and orders copies for minutes and publication in daily papers. Ed Hagermann presides as president, Henry Wilmering as secretary.
Charles E. Daugherty and Miss Eunice I. Stoker were married last evening at 8 o’clock at the Stoker grandparents’ home on Fulham avenue. Justice J. C. Coster officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. A wedding supper followed and the couple will live at West Second street.
Mrs Thomas Watson of 210 East Third Street hosted a birthday party last evening with 12 of her female friends visiting at 7 30. The gathering included card games and refreshments while she received six bread and butter plates as gifts.
The Major John Circle met last evening at the G A R hall with over 50 members present. Six candidates were initiated and one was obligated. The membership contest concluded with the winning party attending a social after the meeting.
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman held a session last evening with four membership applications favorably ballot ed and several minor matters discussed. The next meeting will be Wednesday evening Aug 28 at Yeoman hall for officer elections.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hendrickson and daughter Miss Ethel have been visiting Mrs M H Bitzer for several days and left yesterday on the steamer St Paul for Burlington to visit friends before returning home to Chariton Iowa.
Topeka Kansas August 15 D A Valentine clerk of the supreme court says a letter from an attorney included a check for costs in an old case. The letter compared the court decision to poker noting four judges against him and three for him, saying two pairs beat three of a kind.
L. B. Robison of East Ninth Street fell from a building this afternoon and sustained severe injuries. He is reported resting easily at the last briefing.
A large gathering of Highland Nobles met yesterday afternoon at Electric Park for a picnic. A supper was served and attendees spent a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting is scheduled at Mrs. Gabriel's home, 616 Demorest Avenue, on August 28.
Journal want ad notes a six room flat with bath for rent. All modern features listed with inquiry at 317 East Second Street.
The Royal Neighbors held a meeting last evening where the regular routine work was transacted. After the business session refreshments were served.
The A B C club members gathered yesterday afternoon at Miss Blanche Munns East Eighth Street home to celebrate her birthday with a pleasant surprise. The event featured greetings and light refreshments as friends joined in the celebration.
A dainty six o clock supper was served and the guests spent the remainder of the visit in various social pastimes. After a most enjoyable afternoon and evening the guests departed at a late hour.
The Argus lodge held their regular meeting last evening and the routine business was transacted. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed in dancing and a most pleasant evening was spent. Refreshments were served.
The Modern Brotherhood of America held a picnic yesterday with many members present and a supper served at 6 30 p m. The next lodge meeting is scheduled for Monday evening August 19 at 8 o'clock at the Maccabee hall.
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace Lutheran Church met in the church parlors for their regular weekly session yesterday afternoon. Much sewing was completed and attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon August 21.
The Colonel Hare Circle held a social at Mrs Anna M Cummins home on East Ninth Street last evening. A large crowd attended and a small sum was raised from sales of ice cream cake soda water and candy.
The crescent symbol predates Islam and originates with Byzantium. Coins from Byzantine regions show the crescent long before Constantinople fell, tied to a legend of a lunar beacon that aided Byzantium’s defense. Later, Mohammed II’s conquests spread the emblem, which Muslims adopted as a decorative symbol.
A poetic meditation traces a single water drop’s travels from glass to ocean to clouds and back. It envisions journeys across skies, seas, and landscapes from Florida to London, ending as electricity stored for a new life and renewed purpose.
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