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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
4
L R Heitz completes a new garage on East Second street making one of the best equipped automobile shops in the region The standout feature a new air tank that provides free compressed air for tire filling to Muscatine motorists simply by connecting to the machine
The Velie Car, sold by Mr Heitz, is described as the most complete and best equipped car for service and durability at its price. It features all known motor improvements and a tapered exhaust manifold for increased cylinder scavenging. A five passenger touring model sells for $1750, with widespread distribution through the Velie Motor Co. and Mr Heitz, an expert Muscatine mechanic.
Stop at Slaughter's Candy Store for lunches and ice cream. U B excursion on Wednesday Aug 18 leaves promptly at 7 30. M N S Ry runs a special train to the Wapello Pow Wow Thursday Aug 19 leaving Muscatine at 7 45 and returning from Wapello at 9 p m. Roundtrip 1 05.
Orville Black, once a resident, drew a claim in the Idaho government land lottery at Coeur d Alene. His mother, Mrs. Z. Black, reports he values the land at five to ten thousand dollars. Black and his new wife left five months ago for Spokane with plans to apply for property in the open reservations.
The German Methodist church of this city holds its fourth quarterly conference this evening at 7 45. Rev W H Schwering of Burlington district superintendent arrives to preside as reports from church officers are read and the decision on Rev W C Schultze is expected. The next annual conference opens September 15 in Burlington. Prayer meeting Thursday and choir practice Friday are planned.
The First Baptist church has secured Rev. Charles E Bryden of Forrest City Indiana as associate pastor to assist Dr J B Smith whose duties have become heavy. Bryden plans to arrive in Muscatine around September 1st and begin duties in November if he accepts. Dr Smith will report to the congregation Thursday evening at prayer meeting.
Mrs. W. Nagel will host the Ladies' Aid society of the German Congregational church on Thursday afternoon. The gathering, moved from Wednesday to avoid conflicts, will be held at the parsonage as usual.
Members of Lena Trautman’s Presbyterian Sunday school class organize the Sunbeam club to promote social pleasures. The group was perfected at Miss Margaret Church’s home, 619 Linn Street, Saturday afternoon with refreshments. Officers: Fern Nesper president, Mabel Bishop vice president, Leona Fritman secretary, Margaret Church treasurer.
The funeral of Mrs Sarah Marie Corwin was held Sunday at 10:30 AM at Island Methodist church. Rev W B Ireland conducted the service and spoke of the beloved woman. Interment followed in Island cemetery with many attendees braving the heat.
Aaron Plum's funeral occurred at 4 pm from his family home on Nebraska Street. Many relatives and Civil War comrades attended. Rev. W. B. Ireland of Musserville M E Church led the service, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were from Shelby Norman Post of the G A R, though Plum was not a member.
Mrs C A Giesenhaus of 309 East Front street received a telegram informing her of the serious illness of her mother Mrs Ann Kating of Metz Iowa. She departed today on the Wilton plug to be with her mother.
Death occurred Sunday morning at 4 55 at 805 Whicher street. Funeral services for the infant boy of Mr and Mrs Charles Sherman will be conducted Tuesday at 2 PM from Greenwoody Chapel with Rev W H Thomlinson officiating.
Jonathan Marner a Johnson county pioneer dies at his Iowa City home in his 84th year after 43 years in the county. Survived by four sons and three daughters including Dr. G. P. Marner Marion Kansas and J. G. Marner Grand Junction Colorado, and daughters Linda, Sarah and Susie Marner of Iowa City.
Francis Iradell Bowman expresses gratitude to friends for votes that secured the Trophy Cup in the family theatre baby show held last week.
William Horton of Conesville was removed to Hershey hospital Saturday with a severe bout of typhoid fever.
A. W. Morgan druggist urges Muscatine citizens to try Irish Liniment for rheumatism eczema salt rheum and related pains. customers may return the purchase if unsatisfied and receive a full refund after following bottle directions and the book guidance. the ad also mentions burn or sprain relief.
The annual Wapello Racing Association event runs August 31 to September 3 on a renowned half mile track in Southeastern Iowa. Heavy purses attract many owners with entries closing August 25 and judges paying purses from the stand after each race.
Augusta Hiland, daughter of Mrs. Alice Smith, was declared delinquent in juvenile court before Judge D V Jackson and ordered to the girls reformatory at Mitchellville. Deputy Sheriff George Sherberger conveyed her there at 4 25 o clock after the petition by her mother.
The condition of George Girls who was stricken with paralysis late Friday continues to worsen and is described as increasingly critical with no hope of recovery.
The notice advertises the booklet The Road to Wellville found in every third Postum cereal package and suggests readers invest 15 cents to study the facts of life. It claims the company passed 100 million units and promotes ongoing education through the pamphlet from Postum Cereal Co.
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 16 President Taft warned that any person taking part in politics while serving in the thirteenth census will be dismissed. He directed that census work remain nonpartisan and that appointments avoid building political machines in any state or district. The survey names for Iowa Illinois list several appointed supervisors including John W. Rowley Asa A Hall Cambridge Culbertson Frederick A Schlick Donald A Callahan Frank W Latimer Charles Sykes Burdick George W Royster William J Butter S Bartlett Kerr John T Galbraith.
Montezuma Iowa city council accepted bids from M. Ford of Cedar Rapids for 24 blocks of brick street paving at $1.99 per square yard. The initial bids were rejected as too high. the lowest in that set was $2.10. Work starts September 1.
Miss Alice Montgomery of Ireton Iowa becomes mathematics and Latin teacher at Wilton High School replacing Miss Mary Lee. Selma Brammeier shifts from second to first grade in the primary department, Elizabeth Holzhauer takes a one year leave, and Nancy Klein from Muscatine will fill the second grade vacancy.
River level climbs to 5 feet 3 inches today after 24 hours of heavy rains in the north. The three inch rise reflects strong rainfall and swollen streams affecting local waterway conditions.
The Musquitine Tribe No. 95 I O R M calls a special meeting on August 16 1909 at 8 pm in the Metropolitan Insurance office 117 Iowa avenue Muscatine Iowa. Purpose to make final arrangements for the Pow wow. Fred L Ray Sachem.
Fred Holstein, longtime local resident, has been seriously ill for two weeks with typhoid fever at Hershey hospital. He is now steadily improving and showing signs of recovery.
A reader urges consulting doctors and cites a testimonial praising Eckman’s Alterative for consumption cured after a year and a half illness. The letter notes the product’s sale in Muscatine by A. W. Morgan and requests a booklet of cured cases.
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