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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
22
A replacement train ran on the Western line after engine shaft damage slowed the motor car. The car was repaired in Cedar Rapids, with the new schedule moving the Iowa City return to 5 PM. The change is expected to be temporary until repairs are completed.
A compact market listing lists fine minced meat sealship oysters cranberries apples and related produce with contact phone 591 for inquiries and purchases.
A Grange gathering at White Prairie church was postponed until Thursday December 16. Members will be admitted at the rescheduled session.
J Carskaddan I Pepper Attorneys and Counsellors operate from 132 West Second Street Muscatine Iowa with contact via telephone Iowa 707.
Railway time table lists Wilton branch departures and Muscatine connections with early morning and late evening arrivals. Includes Nos 16 15 8 10 12 and 500 series trains with times such as 6:32am 11:59am 4:12pm 5:46pm and 7:10am from Muscatine to Wilton, and Wilton to Muscatine schedules.
Samuel R. McElhaney faced a Sabbath breach charge in Judge H. S. Howe's court as four witnesses testified. The defense was led by Thompson and Thompson while Pepper, the County Attorney, prosecuted. The jury of Hoffman, Bond, Meyers, De Graff, Kor Can, and Pierson heard the case at about 3:15.
The board of supervisors approved a plan to beautify the court square next spring. A 16 inch retaining wall will run around the outer edge along the sidewalk with serpentine walks from each corner. Benches and keep off the grass signs will be installed as the area slopes toward the courthouse.
Miss Ethelyn Van Riper, soon to move to Holly Michigan with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Van Riper, was guest of honor at a party given by Miss Geneva Shiek of East Seventh Street. Games and music provided entertainment and a three course supper followed. An arrival of unexpected guests added liveliness to the evening.
At the family home in Graham township she had lived 57 years. Surviving are her husband and six children Mesdames Mary Dondhoe Holbrook Catherine Welsh Morse Hugh Maher Morse Bridget at home and John and Patrick at home.
Washington December 7 attorneys for the American Federation of Labor will ask the Supreme Court to dismiss the original anti boycott injunction issued by Judge Gould in the Bucks Stove and Range Co case. Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison federation officers under contempt of court sentence for violating the injunction are also parties to the appeal.
A concise ad tone declares Snyder sells rigs and promises top quality equipment. The message emphasizes the best value and reliability from Snyder, aiming to attract buyers seeking durable gear.
The Mothers' club gathered yesterday afternoon at West Third Street home of Mrs Theron Thompson for a holiday program. After roll call, readings included Something New for Christmas and Plans for Christmas by Mrs D S McDermng, with Charity at Christmas Time by Mrs J P Leysen. A vocal solo by Miss Beatrix Oliver drew warm praise.
Chicago officials announced additional appointments of Rock Island lines officials. L. M. Allen becomes passenger traffic manager and Lehigh general passenger agent, while J. A. Stewart is named first assistant general passenger agent, all based in Chicago.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on December 7 federal grand jury returned two more indictments in the First National Bank of Mineral Point case. Aen''s Testimony allegedly implicates others while officials refuse to reveal defendants' names until arrest.
Richter presents a grand one day showing of fine furs at B E Lillys on Thursday December 9 offering luxurious gifts for the season.
Miss Beulah Bennison was tendered a farewell dinner by her mother Mrs John T Bennison at the home of Misses Belle and Jane Hanna 216 Linn Street A B C club members attended After dinner the party moved to Mrs Lauren Hendersons West Fourth Street home for a pleasant evening Bennison departs Thursday for Colorado and other western points to spend the winter
Overheated furnace at the Arlington in New Hampton caused the hotel to burn to the ground. The loss is reported at 40,000 dollars. Firemen rescued twenty five guests, wrapping them in blankets before lowering them to safety.
White Prairie Ia December 7. Wilson Miller and Walter Maurer helped Harry Brown husk corn while Ben Hopkins and Ray Downer aided Newt Lang in husking. Harvey and Alma Budelier visited the county seat, Rev Lang returned home to Clinton after revival work, and several residents spent time with Mrs Frenzel. Kaufman Bros bought cattle from John Rexroth last week as No. 4 school welcomes Clara Steen to teach during winter term amid ongoing protracted meetings.
The first annual ball of the Team sters' and Helpers' Union will be held on Christmas Eve at the new Company C armory. It is their inaugural venture of this kind and is expected to be a great success.
The Miriam Aid Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Charles Giesenhaus home 309 East Front Street. Members are asked to bring their own work.
Mystery surrounds the blast behind Foley Ryans saloon on South Fifteenth street. Police say a bomb from an upper story caused the explosion. Shoe salesman Chas Fox in the Karbach block was slightly injured. only windows were shattered.
Iowa City death notices report Mrs. Isabella Spencer aged pioneer of Johnson county dies at her daughter Mrs. John Bothell's home after nearly 70 years in the county. Survived by three sons Hart, J C Spencer, Frank and two daughters Mrs Ed Whitacre of Haswell Colorado and Mrs John Bothell of Iowa City. Mrs John Peters, aged 80, also dead.
In Little Rock Arkansas on December 7 the Ellis murder jury reported they could not reach a verdict late last night. If no verdict is reached by the adjourning hour today the jury will be discharged, authorities indicated.
A remote English rural coach driver earns glory after one horse dies mid-ride. The coach stops at a hotel as the team lurches to a halt. A bystander quips about the sudden death, while the driver coolly reveals the horse died earlier on the hill, not wanting to let it down before the planned stop.
The article notes that ancient Babylonian sexagesimal notation, using sari and sossi, underpins time and measurement: 60 minutes per hour, 360 degrees per circle, 60 miles per degree, and 60 shekels per mina. It traces these standards through Greek and Phoenician transmission to modern time, money, and geometry.
A traveler in India recalls a Pathan who was sentenced to be hanged. After the rope broke, the warder said the man must complete the sentence. The Pathan learned he must be dead to finish the term, asked the superintendent for confirmation, and then allowed himself to be hanged again.
In a classroom, a clever pupil misreads the biblical account of Matthias being chosen by the lot. The boy claims everyone jumped on him after the teacher noted the phrase the lot fell on Matthias. The exchange reveals a humorous misunderstanding from a lesson on Acts.
In a playful exchange Louden Pick-Me-Lo explains why people shut one eye in a fight. Hoskins answers with a simple punchline that shutting both eyes would blind them to the action.
Rock Island System daily timetable excerpt shows several trains between Davenport Chicago and Kansas City with routes via Dallas El Paso and westward connections. Highlights include California Special trains for westbound passengers, local and express services, morning and evening departures, and freight movements with listed times.
Rail timetable notes for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line effective June 6 1909 list eastbound and westbound services. Includes Southwest Limited passenger trains Local passenger trains and Local freight departures and arrivals with times and origin points such as Chicago Kansas City and Montez Branch.
Rail schedule lists No 5 ar Moncentine with arrival times from 9:15 am to 9:15 pm, connecting at Garden City and Grandview. Train No 1 to Muscatine departs 8:59 am, with Roundhouse 8:40 am and 8:55 pm departures. No 4 links with Iowa Central at Firtck Junction, and No 6 connects with C R 4 P from Wanello Monday at 5:59.
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