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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

4

Local Notes From Moline and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Nannie Kelley of Moline spent Sunday with the Walters family. County Attorney I. S. Pepper travels to Centerville to handle business. Mrs. J Lieberknecht and daughter Leila of Letts visit the Stamler and Dankert households. Sheriff and Mrs. Benham return from Davenport after a weekend with relatives. Congregational church lunch service set for Wednesday evening at 6 to 7 o'clock in the church basement. Mrs. W. B. Throop and daughter Roxie of Burlington visit the Throop home on West Second Street. Jacob Bond departs for Des Moines for cooking instructions for Company C at Fort Riley encampment next week. Royal Neighbors Sunshine club plans a Davenport trip via the steamer Columbia, returning the same evening.

W. B. Throop Roxie Throop Burlington, Ia Throop West Second Street Jacob Bond Des Moines Fort Riley Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Davenport Columbia

Chorus to stage Ruth the Gleaner cantata at New Era

The New Era church chorus plans a Thursday evening concert featuring the cantata Ruth the Gleaner. Solo roles include Ruth by Breda Freeberg Naomi by May Wunderlich Orpah by Lydia Olander Boaz by William Sauer Miriam by Hyrtle Sauer with Miss Lillian Alteneder as accompanist.

New Era Ruth the Gleaner Ruth Breda Freeberg Naomi—May Wunderlich Orpah Lydia Olander Boaz William Sauer Miriam—Hyrtle Sauer Lillian Alteneder

Missouri Slugger Cook To Return Wednesday

Muscatine Baseball directors announce former second baseman Cook will rejoin the local squad, returning here on Wednesday night after word from Missouri. The news brings optimism to the team and its supporters.

Missouri Slugger Muscatine Baseball Club Cook

Bible Institute Opens at Y M C A With Strong Start

The Bible study training institute opened Sunday under the direction of the Religious Work Secretary Mitchell at the Y M C A. A large enrollment began teaching duties at the association building and more will join. The class is the largest in the state, covering pedagogics basics and a life of Christ from multiple perspectives.

Association Holy Land

The Wages of Sin Thief Shoots Self

Grand Forks August 24 Herr Geltermann cashier of the coupon department of the Hittel Deutsche Credit Bank shot himself dead today. He embezzled 125000 dollars.

Grand Forks Herr Geltermann Hitteldeutsche Credit Bank

Political clash ends in hotel lobby fist fight in Topeka

Topeka August 24 David Mulvans chairman of the Republican state central committee and M. E. Amarine editor of the Council Grove Guard fought in a hotel lobby over an article Amarine published. Both men struck hard blows drawing blood and left the scene even in the melee.

Dukes Topeka Kan David Mulvans Republican State Central Committee M. E. Amarine Council Grove

Des Moines Man Likely Fired Shot in Loudonville Death

Des Moines physicians conducting a post mortem on Morris B. P. Stein conclude he could have fired the fatal shot that killed him in Loudonville Ohio, an examination performed at the Shank undertaking parlors.

Des Moines Morris B. P. Stein Loudonville Stein

Hitchcock Holds Another Big Meet

Boston August 24 The third big district conference in Hitchcock managing the Republican campaign convened with all national committeemen present. The event drew greater interest than Colorado Springs and Chicago meetings due to early Vermont and Maine elections and the impact of vigorous campaigning on other states.

Boston Mass Hitchcock Colorado Springs Chicago Vermont Maine

Helen Maloney and Samuel Clarkson Vanish After Elopement

New York August 24 Miss Helen Maloney and Samuel Clarkson who eloped after her marriage to Arthur H. Osborne have disappeared from Spring Lake New Jersey. Her father Martin Maloney says he does not know their whereabouts.

New York, N. Y Helen Maloney Samuel Clarkson Arthur H. Osborne Spring Lake N. J Martin Maloney

Funeral for Mrs. W. I. Whisler Tomorrow at Greenwood Chapel

The obituary notes the funeral for Mrs. W. I. Whisler will take place tomorrow at 2 PM from Greenwood Chapel with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Whisler Chapel W. I. Whisler Greenwood Chapel Greenwood Cemetery

Negroes praise Deneen for riot suppression in Springfield

Two Negro representative bodies passed formal resolutions applauding Gov. Deneen for firmness in quelling rioting. They urged cooperation with the chamber of commerce and the Business Men's association to prevent recurrence and punish offenders. Meetings were the first public black gatherings since the riots, held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church and St. John's Methodist Episcopal church.

Deneen Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business Men’s Association Pleasant Grove Baptist Church St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church

Willson Publishes Harsh Reply to Trigg Officials

Gov. Willson releases a scathing response to Trigg county officials who said troops were not needed. Trigg county in the dark tobacco district near the Tennessee line has endured many night rider depredations as troops were stationed nearby.

Willson Frankfort Trigg County Tobacco Tennessee Line

Hains Trial Delayed Likely To Start In November

New York August 24. All hope of a speedy trial for the Hains brothers in the killing of William E. Annis is abandoned. The trial probably will not begin until the middle of November. No attempt will be made for release on bail.

New York N. Y Hains Brothers William E. Annis

Hains brothers reject venue change request in bail talks

In the ongoing bail proceedings the Hains brothers state they will not seek a change of venue. They indicate no delay tactic or extra motions are planned in the interim.

Hains Brothers

Missing Groom Mystery Stirs Milwaukee Police

Milwaukee August 24 The whereabouts of Ralph W. Eddy the missing traveling salesman who was to wed a Wooster Ohio woman last Saturday remains a mystery. Eddy's business associate W F Fields said he could not locate him and feared Eddy may have been murdered or wandering demented after a blow.

Milwaukee Wis Ralph W. Eddy Wooster Ohio W. F. Fields Eddy

Misses Schwalm entertain friends at Cedar river retreat

The Misses Ella and Minnie Schwalm of Mulberry avenue host guests at Volger cottage on the Cedar River enjoying fishing and boating. They will return to the city tonight. The First M E church primary class plans a Weed Park launch and picnic Tuesday afternoon for parents and pupils. The Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds first degree work Tuesday evening. The Geneva Golf and Country Club hosts the third dance at the clubhouse Tuesday night.

Ella Minnie Schwalm Mulberry Avenue Volger Cedar River M. E. Church Weed Park Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. F Geneva Golf and Country Club

Banner Lodge to Meet Tuesday at Yeomen Hall

Banner Lodge will hold its meeting Tuesday evening at o'clock in Yeomen hall. A large attendance is desired as important business will be transacted.

Banner Lodge Yeomen Hall

Muscatine Band To Play At Dubuque Picnic

Muscatine's Paudiet's brass band led by Julius Paudiet will accompany the local bankers' reserve lodge delegation as they travel to Dubuque for the state picnic and provide music there.

Muscatine Dubuque Bankers’ Reserve Lodge Paudiet Julius Paudiet

Local Notes and Visits Round Morning Sun Area

Miss Inez Mellinger returns from Chicago after a two week visit. F P Griffis heads to Des Moines for the state fair. Miss Sarah Marshall presents a recital for younger and older pupils. Mrs Mattie Wilson and Clara depart for Aurora after weeks with relatives. John Wilson visits in town from Concordia with his brothers. Several residents and visitors from Burlington Wapello Keithsburg Mt Pleasant and Eagle Grove are noted with short trips and calls.

Morning Sun Inez Mellinger Chicago F. P. Griffis Des Moines Sarah Marshall Mattie Wilson Clara Aurora John Wilson Concordia Kan Chas. B W. G. Wilson Janet Wyman Burlington Margery Morrison Elsie McClellan Paul Smith Wapello Betler Keithsburg Jas. Bergen Dean Hewitt Wyman Winfield Lillie Baine Bertha Vanzant J. H. Trotman Neill Eagle Grove Trotman Schmidt and Son Davenport Geo. Peterson Fern Armstrong Mt. Pleasant

Local social notes and visits across Mt. Pleasant area

A flurry of visits and farewells as residents travel to and from Fredonia Wyman Minneapolis Columbus Junction Des Moines Wapello and beyond. Attendees include Miss Hazel Pierce Hallie Carr and Miss Rosa Wilson departing for India missions. A missionary reception and lively gatherings mark the week.

Picnic at J A Hulls grove north of town

Sunday school picnic at J A Hulls grove north of town enjoyed ideal weather and good times. Invitations issued for Rose Katherine Arning and Chas E Murray marriage on August 26 at groom’s parents home in Cairo. Various local residents visited friends and traveled between Mediapolis Keokuk Wapello Hopkinton and Davenport in weekly notices.

Presbyterian Church J. A. Hull Arning Rose Katherine Chas. E. Murray Henry Murray Cairo McConnell Agness Mediapolis Davenport Geo. Peterson Wm. Mackay West Northwest F. M. Elliott Tra Indianapolis Ind Saylor Rising Sun Neb R. H. Metts Julius Hayes E. Webster Frizzell Oakville W. J. McElhinney Hopkinton Chas Snyder

Olive Branch Notes Show-Time Ties and Visits

Olive Branch Indiana August 22 Grandpa Eisele visited daughter Mrs Chas Pantel and family. Will Thompson did business and called in Muscatine. Edward Steinman near Grandview passed through for Muscatine on business. August Cover visited Chas Pantel Sunday. Garry McFadden near Grandview spent Monday with the Pantels. Joe Kinsley called to see his daughter Florence at the hospital in Muscatine Monday. Garry McFadden and daughters Vernie and Gertrude planned a Muscatine visit. Wesley Essex of Muscatine visited the Pantels and returned on the 8:30 train. George Pantel and Wes Essex called on Ed Hahn on business Wednesday. The Ryan of Muscatine and son visited Bird near Grandview Wednesday. Harry Webster called on friends in Muscatine Wednesday evening. Fred Pantel near Fairport called Thursday. Miss Emmie Pantel attended to business in Muscatine Tuesday. Curtis Cassabaum has worked in Muscatine the past two weeks pulling lumber. Dave Young near Grandview and family passed through for Muscatine Tuesday. E O Burnside of Muscatine called to see the Pantels Thursday.

Hazel Pierce Hallie Carr Fredonia R. Wright Penwick Cannon Wyman J. A. Toms Minneapolis Alice Lloyd Guy Tomlinson Muriel Courts Mt. Pleasant E. G. Gardner Richland S. Nelson Packwood Ed. Faris Dora Tomlinson Burlington Guy J. Tomlinson Eddie Turner Wm. Horn Cordin Nichols Columbus Junction Harry Allen Aurora J. M. Lute F. M. Brown Monmouth Chas. Gregory Wapello London Hall Morning Sun Olive Branch Eisele Chas. Pantel Will Thompson Muscatine Edward Steinman Grandview Chas Pantell Garry McFadden Pantel Joe Kinsley Florence Vernie Gertrude Wesley Essex George Pantel Wes Essex Ed. Hahn the Ryan Emmie Pantel Curtis Cassabaum Dave Young E. O. Burnside

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nannie Kelley Moline, Ill S. A. Walters I. S. Pepper Centerville J. Lieberknecht Miss Leila Letts William Stamler John Dankert R. F. Benham First Congregational Church Congregational Church Bible Institute Teachers School Mitchell Study Hains Dorando Evening Mail Postum Cereal Company, Limited Battle Creek, Mich U.S. A E. B. Boyd Ieee Boyd 4Th Cedar Sts Helen Brown The Methodist Missionary Society Mrs. Zimmerman Free Methodist Missionary Society Della Trask Covenentor Missionary Society Sadie Edgar U. P. Missionary Society Z. J. Wilson Margaret McElhinney Bess Butler Rosa Wilson Cynthia Wilson Mizpeh Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Fred Kurz Emma Kurz Ira Kerr Mattie Guy Martha Brown Della Frazier Farmington Olla Carter Louisiana Lowa Great Panhandle Texas Rock Island _ Investment Company Amarillo Dollman Poplar Roach & Musser Sash & Door Company C. Koehler Ed. Leu Prof European House Carl's Bakery Amos S. Weidling Ruthenberg East Second Street Big JO Geo. Bitman Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery First National Bank S. G. Stein D. V. Jackson S. M. Hughes G. Stein J. R. Reuling W. E. Bliven J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer M. Hughes White Collar Line Helen Blair G. Block Cqo
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