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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
4
Proprieties in the city report slot machines yielded lead slugs resembling five cent pieces when opened this morning. Authorities say a slug maker has been identified and continues to be watched. Some machines have distributed slugs to younger players, profits raised by illegal machines. Prosecution is hindered by the illegality of the machines and fear of a rough house.
A large crowd witnessed a lively bowling match as Muscatine hosted a visiting team from Moline. The visitors proved stronger, winning by about 170 pins. Davenport will visitors play Muscatine Saturday evening, an interesting rematch expected.
Governor Yates selects Miami Florida as his recovery location and plans to depart for the south on Monday after announcing the decision from Springfield Newfoundland. He aims to regain strength for continued duties in coming days and weeks.
He sat up briefly this morning and for an hour this afternoon but did not leave his room. Mrs. Yates will accompany him south.
Mount Vernon Illinois December 5. A class of forty five law students took the examination before the state board in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, of whom twenty three were recommended for admission to the bar.
Mrs Thomas Gallagher died Wednesday night at her home near Atalissa at about 0 years old. She had lived in the county nearly 50 years and was well known. The funeral was at St Matthias church in this city at 11 o clock with Rev Kunkel officiating. The husband and three sisters survive, including Mrs Martin Bergen and Mrs John Delahan of this city and Mrs Kieran of Zanesville Ohio.
Max Heinrich, noted interpreter of song from ballads to oratorios, will perform at the Grand next Tuesday evening. He will accompany himself at the piano, presenting his own arrangements as if entertaining friends rather than an audience.
J. W. Richards warns that an attachment named Cold Air Heater and Air Purifier for stoves infringes his device. He prohibits making selling or using any device employing parts of his Cold Air Consumer and Air Purifier. He states he is the only Cold Air Consumer and will hold offenders responsible for damages.
The funeral for Louis Moig neu will be held at his residence at 2 o clock on Saturday afternoon. Rev Beck erman will officiate and interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs M C Hayes departed today for Peoria Illinois to visit friends for a few days.
Local shoppers are urged to visit H. G. Ficken’s for a new line of book cases side boards divans couches carpets and curtains. St Johns offers a variety of oysters celery shell crackers and other treats. The Rathbone Sisters masquerade is announced for next Tuesday Hare's Hall will host the event with reserved seating at the box office.
A piano sale announces closing out the remainder of stock at the earliest date. Square pianos move now. many new pianos priced to move with five year guarantees. Cash payments preferred with no on time terms. Open evenings as the Exclusive Music House HIRT FESLER PIANO CO urges buyers to act quickly.
Washington officials report the president prefers Hepburn’s trust bill among proposals on the trust issue. Iowa Republicans insist there was no rebuke of their tariff stance in the president’s message and claim tariff ideas suit Iowa Republicans. Littlefield’s publicity trust bill will be reported to Congress, incorporating several Hepburn ideas.
Mr and Mrs R L Thompson hosted a small gathering at their West Fourth street home last night for a local social club. Ping pong was featured with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Netdig Mr and Mrs Fred Beach Mr and Mrs J M Beck Miss Emma J Needham of Sigourney Iowa Miss May Brown Miss Emma Sawyer Ed Smith and Charles Grade.
This notice highlights the season for shopping and budgeting. It urges readers to consult the Journal's advertisements tonight to learn how to stretch spending for Christmas and gain financial advantage.
At a church meeting Rev H R Greaves submitted his resignation and it was accepted with plans to find a successor. A committee of six including B K Wintermute and A W Hine was formed to locate a new pastor. Horst Scoemaker and Emma Dill will draft resolutions on the resignation. The mood was somber as the pastor departs soon with his farewell sermon set a week from Sunday.
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