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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
8
The First E church announces a Turkey dinner and fancy sale next Wednesday at 1 PM with aprons and other fancy articles for sale all day. Mrs J Klein of Steamboat Springs and Mr and Mrs W C Mitchell of Lethbridge visit local family. A baby boy, 8 pounds, born to Mrs Mitchell’s parents at 704 Base Seventh Street.
Muscatine will be represented at the conference in Iowa City this week by four local educators including City Superintendent Ira UW Mee Intire Dr GL H Frans and high school principal Laonn Howe and Mary Whicher. Prominent educators from across the country are listed among attendees such as FE Lewis T H MacGiee Dean WA Jessup O Klinganan of S ULT Charles H Judd of Chicago and S A Courtis of Detroit, author of his namesake system.
Fr MeNiel secretary of the M C A addressed the evening meeting at the German M E church on Stability of Christianity. He showed how the faith has endured while other institutions faded. Louis Jarck Altrad Lemkau J W unek and Join Merwle formed the quartet and offered selections.
The contract for erecting the new armory on East Third Street will be let on Monday, December 31. Excavation has begun and the revised plans and specifications are with the building committee.
One bogey and spring wagon are for sale with the contact phone 675-W.
Mexico City December 4 via El Paso Texas December 7 Generals Villa and Zapata met at Zechi milco and announced they would work together and retire to private life when tasks were done Washington December 7 consular report Vera Cruz six Americans expelled from a ranch near Vera Cruz after bands seized the property Canada to send them home and raise the matter with authorities Bryan authorized shipment to the United States no confirmation of new uprising under Salazar at the state department remains pending inquiry into kidnaping near Sonora border involving Wilson Caraway and Molhery
Angelo Soteros and his brother Amast Soteros face charges of conspiracy with intent to commit a felony after negotiations led to leasing a room in the Oscar Grosshenry property once used as a candy kitchen. The case moved from Coster's court to Judge Rowan's, with a hearing set for tomorrow afternoon.
At a Davenport meeting of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association changes were made in future entry classes and purses were reduced to allow smaller cities to host the regatta. Admiral Hantey notes four cities Red Wing Clinton Rock Island and Quincy have requested the 1915 regattas.
At Local 187 of the Switchmen's Union of North America the following officers were named for the year: President J H Roth Pad, President Guy Duncan, Vice President George Lovitt, Treasurer F A Timm, Secretary E C Nelson, Chaplain George Lay, Board of Directors E C Nelson Ig, H Young, and George Law. The union set its third annual ball for Saturday evening December 12, 1914, at Armory hall.
A police raid targeted the home of socialist Lee Lang in the Hare block on West Second Street last evening. Charles Haney and Charles Zoetler were found there and taken into custody but released today as no evidence supported charges of liquor sales.
Hugh Walters was taken into custody Saturday night on the cabin boat linked to Bert and Fred Day’s alleged booze operation. He is held as a witness, reportedly employed by the boat proprietors to sell illegal counterband drinks.
Dr H M Dean referred this afternoon to Iowa City to attend the Sixth Alumni Clinic of the College of Medicine. Prof T W Dean, son of Dr Dean, will be the first to address at the clinic opening tomorrow morning at eight.
Owen E. Vance and his wife publish a statement from Muscatine Journal readers, asserting their son Charles Vance did not take his own life. They detail his health struggles, travel for remedies, and suggest he accidentally ingested gallic acid mistaken for a prescription in Columbus Junction. The letter defends the druggist and clerk, urging fairness and transparency.
New York Supreme Court Justice Pendleton refuses J Furace L Brand of Chicago’s request to appoint two temporary receivers for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Company. The bid aimed to intervene in foreclosure proceedings pending in federal court. Pendleton ruled bondholders and others lack standing to intervene.
Mrs. Michael Schaab a longtime Lake township resident died at 1 30 this afternoon at 110g Mulberry avenue after a four day illness. She was 76 and had lived in the area since 1839 with her husband whom she married in 1854. Survived by five children, a sister, and several grandchildren, she was a member of St Marys Church. Funeral set for Thursday at St Marys with burial in St. Marys cemetery. flowers requested not to be sent.
A trolley wire on the interurban between this city and Davenport blocked traffic last evening from 6 to 12. A car about 13 miles out carried four men bound for a fireside gathering led by Mustatineé girls. Passengers included J. A. Marquis, president of Coe College, Cedar Rapids, who was to speak at the Congregational church.
A ministerial meeting at the Y M C A discussed Gideon Day observance in local churches. The Gideons organization would be invited to preach, with January 10 as the target date, if the plan proceeds. The discussion touched on fair wage division among workers across various daily-use crafts, noting the complexity of assigning equal pay.
A description of a woman who keeps receipt books bound in cretonne, designed to match many rooms. The small ledgers resemble accordions when opened, with cretonne covers and flaps, reflecting early 20th century homemaker storage fashions.
A youthful suitor reports Gwendolyn told him to consult her father Mr Cumrox before marriage. He plans to return with the father's reaction, while expressing confidence in securing approval if she consents. The exchange reflects cautious parental involvement in engagements.
Miss Ethelyn Coverston daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Coverston formerly of Muscatine and J Burl Crabbe were married last week at Fallon Nevada in the home of the bride s parents The couple will reside in Mount Sterling Ohio where the groom will teach The romance began when the bride worked as an instructor at the Ilko Nevada school where the groom taught Mrs Crabbe is remembered by many in Muscatine who lived there until 1908 when she moved with her parents to Wallon Nevada
Mr and Mrs Hary Eshelman of Bot Spring street were surprised at home Saturday night by children and friends for their thirtieth anniversary. Games and musical selections by Henry Salle and Herman Zeug followed by refreshments for 46 guests. Out of town guests included Henry Eshelman and Mr Morrow of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Orrla of Columbus Junction Iowa.
The wedding of Miss Anna Bagnard and Frank Jones took place Sunday at 2 pm at 304 East Seventh Street the bride's aunt Mrs Joseph Stein hosted with Rev A S Simith officiating. The couple left for Washington Iowa to start their life together. Ladies Aid Sale Realizes About 45 Dollars at Baptist Church Event.
A social gathering at Muscatine Island honored Miss Munds Butcher with about thirty guests. The evening featured music and games with delicious refreshments. The Barner Lodge Degree of Honor plans a meeting tomorrow on Chestnut Street with Mrs. Etta Branson, Grand Chief of Honor, in attendance.
A powder from water lily leaves stays water repellent on leaf surfaces. The inventor notes water beads and slides off leaves and applies the same substance to fabrics. The process mixes leaf powder with water and immerses the fabric in the solution to waterproof it.
A brief quotation places emphasis on individual responsibility, stating that personal duty matters more than others’ opinions. The line presents a reflective stance attributed to Baby Thoughte, highlighting inner resolve over external judgment.
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