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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
16
Ice is thin and unsafe for heavy loads yet Pond Lily and a small river bend pond freeze over for skating. Small boys clear snow from surfaces and use shallow areas near Elfers ice house, while safer sections hold lighter activity though overall strength remains limited.
The Muscatine annual meeting of Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M was held at Masonic hall last night. Officers chosen include W M E P Ingham Ss W Charles Brainworth J W George Riemcke Jr Treasurer Charles M Gobble and Secretary S L Johnson.
The Modern Woodmen of America elected officers at a Woodman hall gathering last night followed by a social. Elected: Counsel M. W. Stapleton Past counsel I. S. J. Lentz Adviser J. A. Knight Clerk J. A. Leyda Banker Charles Kern Escort J. M. Wallingford Physicians G. D. Lezotte E. B. Fulhiam C. W. Smith A. J. Oliver J. L. Klein A. J. Weaver G. A. Heidel F. R Halstead H. L. Husted Watchman Frank Shaner Sentry Geo Fitzgerald Manager three years J. D. King Chief Forrester M. O. Briggs Relief committees by ward and names provided. Chaplain George Eichenauer Sir Knight sergeant Chris Klopp Master at arms Walter Bloom Master at guard W. H. B. Terry Sentinel J. W. Funck Trustee one year H. M. Kind ler.
Knights of the Maccabees Tent No 9 elected officers last evening with a large attendance. Commanders named were Sir Knight Commander H M Kindler and Lieutenant Commander Harry Lorenz. Record keeper W H Hoffman also chosen.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a sure treatment for catarrh promising elimination of germs and relief from hawking coughing sneezing and bad breath. Havercamp's Drug Store offers a complete Hyomei kit for 1.90 with extra bottles at 0.50 and a money back guarantee if it fails.
Muscatine Aerie No. 815 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers at their hall last evening. Elected were Past Worthy President L. E. Aitken, Worthy President Fred Zimmerman, Worthy Vice President Henry Kuriger, Worthy Chaplain Raymond Price, Secretary L. A. Schmelzer, Worthy Treasurer George Patrick, Inside Guard C. E. Tice, Outside Guard H. Van Gent, Aerie Physician Dr. E. B. Fulham, Trustees O. C. Seidlitz, W. Strohm, E. Moore.
The Homesteaders held a meeting at G A R hall electing officers for the coming year and initiating three candidates. Next meeting is planned for Yeoman hall. A series of socials is planned by the lodge with officers including President B F Dyer and Secretary Treasurer BE Ingraham.
Last night the Mystic Workers held a meeting at Yeoman Hall with three candidates initiated and officers elected for the year. A necktie social and dancing followed. Delegates to the supreme lodge meeting at Elgin Illinois were named: J C Coster C P Hanley and Dr F R Halstead with alternates F Thompson J Campbell and J Van Camp. Officers chosen include Prefect Frank Thompson Monitor H Trader Secretary J C Cester Banker Mark Quinn Marshal Mr Connor Sentinel James Johnson Trustee for One Year Elmer Mil Physician Dr F R Halstead.
The Illinois Central telegraphers demand a wage increase was refused yesterday but a compromise step was agreed to submit the question to Chairman Knann of the Interstate Commerce Commission for mediation following railroad officials suggestion.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Myrtle Kirk’s East Second street home. The session was strictly social with no sewing or business accomplished due to a failure to obtain buttons.
The article explains aging digestion declines and waste exceeds supply. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior substitute for natural gastric juices, claims complete digestion after meals, increased nutrition, and delay of senescence. Sample requests offered from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The Ladies Aid society of Park Avenue M E Church met with Mrs. Sarah Hain on Sherman Street. Extreme cold reduced attendance. The group enjoyed social conversation and refreshments, and some work was completed despite the shortage of seamstresses.
The funeral for Joseph Groters was conducted by Rev. Ora W. Carrell of the Friends church this afternoon from his residence at 521 Maple Avenue. Members of the Fraternal Aid Association and the A. O. U. W. attended in a body. Pallbearers included Edward Maxson, Dan Terry, Chester Freers, Milton Freers, Charles Rensink, and Lee Freers. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
The mercury fell to three below zero at Muscatine water works, prompting a noticeable movement of early pedestrians as residents speculate about the cause. The sudden freeze and curiosity swirl in town.
Miss Baird s sewing class has completed the first term and will celebrate with a gymnasium picnic after six. A new term will start in January and those wishing to join should register now. Miss Wilson s Bible class meets at 7 45 this evening. A stencil class four lessons for fifty cents will start if eight sign up before Christmas. Miss Earle will supervise the arts and crafts class.
All members are requested to attend the gathering this evening at the G A R hall. Election of officers will be held and other important business transacted.
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