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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

4

Children’s striped and solid sweaters from 806e to 1.00

Readable ad item noting children’s sweaters offered in fancy stripes and solid colors with prices from 806e up to 1.00. The compact entry presents merchandise details and a clear price range.

Local News Items Highlight Markets Sports and Happenings

Fresh Crappies and bass at Muscatine Market. Basketball tomorrow night with Rock Island Y teams and postgame dancing. A four year old breaks elbow from a fall. A child nearly drowns in poison incident but saved by family action. Ladies spats promotions at Wilson’s Shoe Store. Mr Greenblatt and Eida Barkind wed by Rabbi Bleeden Tuesday evening.

Mr. Greenblatt Eida Barkind Joseph Bleeden

Thaw Murder Trial Delayed to March or April

New York district attorney said the Harry K Thaw trial for Stanford White's murder will not start before March or April next year unless calendars are rearranged. The announcement came from the district attorney's office today.

New York N. Y Harry K. Thaw Stanford White

Wabash Through Sleeping Car to Hot Springs

The Wabash now operates through sleeping car service from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas leaving Chicago daily at 11 30 a m and arriving in Hot Springs next morning at 8 09 o clock. Write for illustrated matter by F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.

Wabash Chicago Hot Springs Ark F. H. Tristram Adams St

Oliver asserts Holsten rational the night of murder

Doctor A J Oliver testifies that Holsten showed rational behavior the night of the murder, contradicting the defense plea of insanity. The testimony undermines the defense's argument and supports the prosecution’s portrayal of Holsten’s state of mind at the time.

Siate

Holsten Murder Trial Features Dr Oliver Testimony

In the Holsten murder case state witness Dr A J Oliver testified that on the night of the tragedy John Holsten was rational and showed no signs of insanity after answering about 50 questions. Cross examiner Dr E B Pulliam described Holsten as excited and unable to speak coherently.

Holsten A. J. Oliver Bessie Holsten John Holsten Oliver Dr. Oliver Reutial Pulliam E. B. Pulliam Hanley Fulham Noint Charles Smith J. C. McDowell Keithsburg Holston Warner Witnese Keithsurg Bessie Indiana Muscatine Keithsbureg

Interurban Franchise Sought to Davenport Near Schuetzen Park

Davenport council heard C G Hipwell seek a franchise for an interurban line entering near Schuetzen park. Eastern capitalists are present as W J Wilcox promotes the I I line from Iowa City to Davenport with branches to Tipton and Muscatine.

Davenport C. G. Hipwell Schuetzen Park Muscatine W. J. Wilcox Iowa City Tipton

Missionary Society session and island world lecture

The Missionary Society met at Mrs. P. M. Musser’s home for a session on foreign missions. Talks covered China, Pacific islands, and the Tahitian church, with reference maps, a new textbook, and student study aids. The event included musical solos by Sylvia Robertson and concluded with a wedding reception for Rev J R Spiller’s nuptials.

Sylvia Robertson Interdenominational Mission Study Committee Pacific London Missionary Society Duff South Seas Tahita Society Islands London British Museum New Guinea Rurutu Hervey Islands John Williams Robert Louis Stevenson

Ladies of First Congregational Church Hold Successful Supper Sale

The annual supper and sale last evening drew a large crowd despite bad weather. The event began serving before 5 pm and ran until nearly 7 pm with ample food for all. Nearly $200 was raised and profits were expected to be substantial. A variety of fancy articles were sold along with the supper.

First Congregational Charrcd

Social at First Presbyterian Church

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church will host a social in church parlors Friday evening. A short program includes piano solos, readings, cornet and piano duets, followed by ice cream and cake.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church

Missionary Society Met at Miss Kemptner Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met at Miss Harriett Kemptner's home for a monthly gathering. The Africa topic sparked an engaging discussion while other program items entertained attendees. Refreshments followed a social session with host committee members named.

Woman's Missionary Society OF U. B Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Harriett Kemptner W. J. Vanatta Elizabeth Pfeiffer F. Schwertfeger

Daughters of the King Elect Officers at Trinity Meeting

At the annual meeting held at Trinity rectory Tuesday night the Daughters of the King elected officers for the year. President Miss Cora Daut, Vice President Mrs. Robert Thomp, Secretary Mrs. Arthur Brandt, Treasurer Mrs. Will Bishen.

Daughters OF the King Trinity Rectory Cora Daut Robert Thomp Arthur Brandt Will Bishen

Dunker-OC'Haver Wedding In Rock Island County

Yesterday at 4 30 p m Flora Dunker of Drury township Illinois married Frank O Haver of Muscatine at United Brethren church parsonage. Rev J C H Light officiated with Mr and Mrs Sam Wagel of this city as guests.

J. R. Spiller Thomas Watson Muscatine Emma Ricketts Drury Township Peter Attig St. Charles Sam Ricketts Grinnell Frank Wright Rock Island, Ill Lena Sophia Freyermuth Harry Caple Elmer Ricketts Illinois Drury Townsip Kate Raymond Ricketts Arizona Watson Elmer Caple Flora Dunker Rock Island County Ill Frank O’haver United Brethren Church J. C. H. Light Sam Wagel

Estimable Young Lady to Move to City for Housekeeping

An estimable young lady well known in Rock Island county will make her home in this city and will begin housekeeping immediately.

Rock Island

Organization of lodge postponed due to missing membership certificates

The formation of the Modern National Reserves fraternal order, planned for this evening, has been postponed because membership certificates have not arrived. W H Criswell, state deputy, has worked to recruit members and is active in organizing the group.

W. H. Criswell

Highland Nobles Sewing Circle Holds Enjoyable Session

The Highland Nobles Sewing circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. James Billings’s home on Stewart street with seventeen members and several visitors. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Weller played fine piano selections. The next meeting is set for December 19 at Mrs. J. A. Phillips’s home, 601 Wallace Street.

Highland Nobles James Billings Stewart Street Weller J. A. Phillips Wallace Street

L L C Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Geible Home

The L L C sewing circle held its semi monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs Sarah Geible's home on Newell avenue. Members attended in good numbers and worked on quilts and aprons. The next gathering is set for Wednesday Dec 19 at Mrs George Buchanan's home on Fulham avenue.

L.L. C. Sewing Circle L. L. C. Sewing Circle Sarah Geible Newell Avenue George Buchanan Fulham Avenue

Sixteen to One Card Club Meets at Mrs Hinkel Home

The Sixteen to One card club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Hinkel's East Fifth street home. Members spent the afternoon playing cards, enjoyed refreshments, and all reported a good time. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Henry Fuller's on Eighth street.

Frank Hinkel East Fifth Street Henry Fuller Eighth Street

Ladies' Aid Society Sews All Day for December Sale

The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Brethren Church met at the church for an all day sewing session. Workers prepared many articles for the annual sale on December 12, aiming to contribute a large variety of items.

Ladies’ Aid Society OF U. B Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church

Dorcas Society Holds Meeting At Mrs Harris’s Home

The Dorcas Society met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. H. Harris on Sixth Street. Members discussed charitable activities and planned future sewing sessions and donations for the community.

Dorcas Society W. H. Harris Sixth Street

Next Meeting Set for Mrs Parker’s Home on Sixth Street

The note states that noon was spent on quills and aprons and the next meeting will be at Mrs. F. C. Parker’s home on Sixth Street next Wednesday afternoon December 12.

F. C. Parker Sixth Street

Missionary Society Entertained at West Fourth Home

The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational church met at the Misses Baird home on West Fourth Street. Twenty four members attended a short program featuring "The Lady of the Decoration" read by Mrs J H St John, followed by refreshments.

Just Rite Card Club Meets at Mrs Kina ler Home

Just Rite Card club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Ed Kina ler on East Ninth street. The evening featured card games, with refreshments served. First prize went to Mrs Richards, second to Mrs Groters, and consolation to Mrs Wm Miller.

Just Rite Card Club Ed. Kinaler East Ninth Street Richards Groters Wm. Miller

Weather‑Delayed Federation Meeting Postponed

The meeting of the Federation of the Auxiliaries of the First Presbyterian Church was postponed last night due to bad weather. The date of the next meeting has not been decided.

Federation of the Auxiliaries First Presbyterian Church

Brock and Haislet Wed By Judge Howe

Arthur Brock of Ladora Iowa and Olive Haislet daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Haislet of Mercer county Illinois were married by Justice H 8 Howe this afternoon.

Howe Arthur Brock Ladora Olive Haislet John W Haislet Mercer County Ill H. 8. Howe

Rebekah Lodge Cake Sale Planned for Saturday

The Rebekah lodge has arranged a cake sale to be held Saturday afternoon in a Second street dry goods store.

Rebekah Lodge

Ramona Dance Tonight by Pocahontas Council at Maccabee Hall

Ramona Council of the Degree of Pocahontas will host a dance this evening at the Maccabee hall with Vanatta's orchestra engaged to provide music.

Ramona Council Pocahontas Maccabee Hall Vanatta

Basketball game set for tomorrow night C versus Rock Island Y

Tomorrow night the C team faces Rock Island Y in a basketball match. Details are limited in the readable text.

Hagbart Gregerson Pleads Guilty in Bank Embezzlement

Hagbart Gregerson former exchange teller of the Milwaukee avenue state bank pleaded guilty to embezzlement of the bank's funds and received an indeterminate sentence in the penitentiary. He is the third bank official to be sent to prison.

Chicago Ill Hagbart Gregerson Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Gregerson

Dancing Free After Game Sparks Clash Between C and Rock Island Y

After the contest between C and Rock Island Y, players danced on the court amid celebrations and lingering tensions. Officials reviewed postgame actions as fans reacted with mixed cheers and chants.

Case Postponed Again In Kane Assault Case

State of Iowa v Charles Kane postponed again in Justice Eversmeyer court. Trial set for next Monday afternoon at 2 50. Kane faces assault and battery charges involving Frances Reed after a venue change from Justice Howe's court.

Eversmeyer State of Iowa Charles Kane Justice Eversmeyer Frances Reed Howe

Gillette Sentencing Delayed For New Trial Motion

Herkimer New York December 6 Judge Devendoff postponed Gillette sentence to next Monday to allow the Chester E Gillette council to prepare a motion for a new trial.

Herkimer, N. Y Chester E. Gillette Devendoff Gillette

Ferdinand News Roundup Sends Town Chatty

Mrs James Kennedy returns home after a month with her mother Mrs Daughenbaugh. J C Constance starts winter term at Center. Miss Clara Miller of Eliza visits her sister. Ruthenberg is a Muscatine caller. Ziegenhorn brothers husk corn for Mr Fred Franks of Manion. Wrimers of Petersville spend Thanksgiving with Barretts. Krueger family heads to Chizzerro for fat stock show. Martha Mewes improves. John Robinson visits from Buffalo Prairie. Barrett and Barrett families host guests.

Petersville D. Barrett Wm. Krueger Lewis August Krueger Chizerro Martha Mewes John Robinson Buffalo Prairie Hert C. E. Barrett Chris. Ruthenberz W. FP. Krueger

Schoolmates Stay Connected Across Years

People who attended the same school form lasting bonds and keep in touch through shared memories and ongoing friendships, highlighting how formative years create durable social ties that endure adulthood.

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Buster Corn Mercantile Company Eclipse Naptha Wilson’s Rock Island “Y M. A. Moody Bert Thompson Wilson's Shoe Arkansas Leiberand, Ryan & Co DR. A. J. Oliver Trus Tee Party of Eastern Capitalists Society Notes Presbyterian Church Elsie Fack Lillian Kemptner Mano Thor Ohio Mary Jarboe Morciar Florence Weitz Charles Mull Lela Second Street Styres Reinemund Proprietor Milwaukee Avenue Bank Joliet Ferdinand Call F. G. Holcomb B. H. Finder
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