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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
5
Andrew Zybarth, 86, oldest resident of the German Lutheran Orphan and Old Folks Home, died after a year of illness worsened by heat. He was German-born and moved to the home five years ago from Melvin, Illinois. Funeral held at 11 o'clock at the home chapel conducted by Rev. H. Reinemund. Interment in the cemetery.
Cal McDaniel, superintendent of the women’s department at the Ziegler Canning factory on Hershey avenue, collapsed Saturday night at work in the cabbage department. He was found in a comatose state and paralyzed on the entire right side. Doctors A J Oliver and G A Hetdel treated him. he is resting easily at home and is believed to recover.
The Muscatine Island farmers fight drought with irrigation. John Fisher and workers drill wells and set up twenty five pumps fed by gasoline engines to water 120 to 160 acres. Expect poor musk melons and sweet potato yields, with limited corn recovery due to the dry spell.
Rev. F. W. Throw of Montrose Ia spoke at Mulford Congregational Church on influences of good and evil and the attractions of the church. He urged upward call of Christ, warned against Satan’s degrading path, and urged strong church offerings to guide character. He and his wife will depart this afternoon for the southeastern part of the state. Miss Genevieve Halligan of Ottumwa Ia. left yesterday after a brief visit with relatives in the city.
A playful prompt to compare Yello cornflakes with competing brands by tasting side by side, asserting Yello as the preferred choice and promising consistent future purchases.
The funeral of Mrs. Maria G. Griffin will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from Greenwood cemetery chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Cullyford, sister of Mrs. Griffin, are expected to arrive in Muscatine early Tuesday.
Sylvia Wagner visits from Freconia with Earl’s family while relatives from Wilton Indian Creek and Letts share news. Buffalo Bill show attendance lists include multiple local residents. Sandy Grove school opens with May Larington as instructor and Fannie Wagner recovers from illness.
Miss Iva Metz of Muscatine visited her cousin Ida Metz at Pleasant Prairie. A grange picnic at Sweetland drew many attendees and a good time was reported. Mrs. Porter visits sister Mrs. Cyrus Baker. J L Fowler did business in Durant. Miss Mable Hague heads fall term of schooling. Mrs. Lide Kelley visited cousin Henry Parr. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McElroy and son visited George Grady's home. August Henke and wife dined with Mrs. W J McElroy.
A small shanty near East Hill along the railroad tracks burned after a late Saturday night fire. Police were called but found a brawl en route, and by arrival the structure was deserted amid celebrations and speculation over how the fire started.
A quasi epidemic of cholera morbus strikes East Hill and Kecklerville with many minor cases and intense stomach pains. Some suggest apples or seasonal factors as causes. no serious cases reported yet. Community members travel or visit, with church services announced for August 29 and September 5 led by Rev. Howard of Leland Stanford University.
A Willimantic Connecticut woman reports five years of severe female health issues and says three doctors offered no help. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered, and the ad touts the remedy for displacement inflammation irregularities backache and other female ailments with decades of use and widespread testimonials.
A preparatory service for the Lord's supper will be held next Sunday. A preaching service is scheduled for Friday night with Rev. Wm Schoenig of Rock Island to preach. Choir practice will be held Thursday night.
Monday 7 30 o clock committee meeting for church picnic arrangements. Tuesday evening choir and quartet practice. Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid meeting. Thursday 7 30 p m prayer meeting Topic Paul on Christian Love.
Prayer meeting will be held at the regular hour on Thursday evening and a teachers meeting will follow immediately after.
The regular mid week prayer meeting will be held on Thursday evening at 7 45.
Five thousand spectators from Muscatine attended a Davenport auto matinee at the mile track. Pete Petersen led in the ten mile contest before withdrawing in the five mile, while Guy Bear fought back from transmission troubles to post the second fastest time. The Marmon car won the five mile class and Bear finished strong in the mile against time.
Fairview notes Mr and Mrs Ed Bierman from Muscatine spent Sunday with Henry Chatham and Mrs G Rickert. Elizabeth Rickert returned home after two weeks visiting relatives.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Chris Brase, located at 104 Monroe Street.
First Methodist Episcopal Church lists events for the week including the annual trustees meeting Monday at 7 30 pm the adjourned quarterly conference session Wednesday at 7 30 pm and mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 pm. Epworth league picnic Friday at Weed Park with supper arrangements via Mrs Will Walton.
First Presbyterian Church schedules a Thursday 7 45 prayer meeting with a Micah 6 6 subject. The Young Women's Guild promotes a Davenport excursion on Tuesday afternoon aboard the Columbia boat leaving Muscatine at 1 30 PM and returning from Davenport at 6 PM with supper served on board. The congregation is urged to participate.
Real estate mortgage security with tiered interest from 5 to 6 percent based on loan quality. Accepts investments of $100 or more. Call or write Titus Loan & Investment Co. at 213 Iowa avenue for details.
Daniel Schmidt and John Martin visit relatives in Muscatine and Illinois. Joe Davis visits Northern Ia. Lincoln Barton returns from South Dakota reporting good crops. Oakley McGinnis welcome a baby girl born July 31. Will Brayton has a son. Anna Schmidt of Germany visits Mrs Joseph Richter. Parchart family hosts Carl visiting. Blanche Kelley visits Rock Island relatives. Many sick list. Hog deliveries by Hans Parchart. Otto Ziegler family spend evening with Mrs Ziegler. Sunday rally at Moline and Davenport show draw interest. attendees hope for better next time.
Petersville Illinois August 23 Mr Young of near Petersville had a runaway. Neither he nor his horse were hurt, but the buggy shafts were broken. Mr and Mrs Edward Pulliam and mother have left for Washington to visit a month. Miss Haie Sheese is working for her brother William Sheese this week. Miss Myrtle Sheese of Petersville spent Tuesday at Aledo.
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