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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
John C. Busby of Independence predicts a harsh winter after December 20 citing goose bones and signs in nature. Warmer days before then, but wildlife behavior and factory indicators reinforce the forecast. Local notices mention community events and residents traveling or ill.
West Liberty Iowa December 7 19XX members of the Christian church will hold a reception Friday evening in the church parlors to honor their new pastor Rev Epler and his wife. All members and friends are invited to attend the 7 oclock event. Mrs Will Lemon and her daughter of Oasis area spent Tuesday in town visiting Mrs
The article lists numerous visitors and travelers across towns including Iowa City West Liberty and Muscatine. It notes Blanche and Jthel Akers visiting Iowa City, the Sarvers traveling to Downey, Mrs Hinkhouse heading to Wilton, Clark family planning a Los Angeles winter, Timm family visiting Davenport, Billett family moving to Maquoketa, and others visiting Seattle Chicago and Clinton reflections. Frequent train departures 4:25 pm 11:35 am and social calls across multiple households.
Hugh Moynagh of Green, Pike, Idaho, is visiting this city for the first time in over twenty years. While a resident he led a rock spur and construction gang. Paw
The social last evening at the German Congregational church celebrated the third day of anniversary week with hundreds attending. An impromptu musical program and refreshments followed. Speakers Rev H Schwab of Lincoln and Rev Jacob Fath of Traynor urged helping the ministry and chorists. Today's events include hostesses at the parsonage and a church reception at Henry Umlandt's residence with full membership invited.
Mrs Nellie Mosley broke her left wrist when she slipped while hanging out clothes. Mrs John Barker and C B Carleson visited. revival meetings led by Miss Bessie Collins progress with improving attendance as weather settles. Lawrence Grull spent Tuesday in Muscatine.
An advertisement urges women to treat complexion problems by addressing systemic catarrh with Rexall Mucu-Tone. It claims improved blood purity restores facial color, eyes, and vitality, presenting Mme Swift as authority and offering refunds if dissatisfied. Available at Moreau's Pharmacy, 107 West Second Street.
Robert Baird was reelected as Commander of the Veterans and Mrs. Sarah Fox again became President of the Women’s Relief Corps. The Shelby Norman Post officers include Commander R B Baird V Commander W W Millett J V Commander Geo H Wiles Adjutant Gus Schmidt Surgeon E H King Chaplain G W Schreurs Quartermaster H P Howe Officer of the Day Ed O'Brien Officer of the Guard George H Sergeant Relief Committee members from wards one to four and delegates to State Encampment Herman Schmidt and Fred Giesser with alternates Geo H Wiles and G W Schreurs. Nearly all W R C officers were reelected. President Mrs Sarah Fox Senior VP Addie Barnard Junior VP Mrs Amy Dunham Chaplain Mrs Sarah Wymer Conductress Mrs Mary Miller Guard Grace Becke Delegates Mrs Edna Stirlen Mrs Mollie Wiles Alternates Fredericka Hy ink Atina Lucas.
The Rescue Hose company held its annual meeting at the Mulberry Avenue fire station. Officers were elected for the year and reports given. A fund to purchase an auto hose cart was reported growing, and proceeds from the next dance were pledged to that purpose. Foreman Cleo Pitchforth led the list, with Roy Fisher as first assistant foreman and Chas Graff as second. Additional officers included William H. Deutschman recording secretary, Howard Coon financial secretary, Charles Hagerman treasurer, Stephen Berry steward, and Charles Rebehn fire warden.
The Muscatine Y squad defeated Rock Island M. A. five 48 to 24 at the local gym. After a tight first half 12-11, Munn and Hermann boosted defense and fast breaks in the second half. Munn’s passes and dribbling led to late scoring while Kautz starred with spectacular shots.
Muscatine routed Rock Island as a crowd rallied behind the home team. Kautz led with nine field goals and four free throws while West added four from the floor and eight free throws, pushing the score well ahead. Referee Gilman officiated, with Umpire Leysen assisting. Miss Martha Hines departed Muscatine after a short visit.
A public sale on Thursday December 16 1909 at Cyrus Fry residence four miles northwest of Letts near Arden and Cranston offers horses cattle shoats and farm implements. Items include six work horses one brood mare three young geldings thirty seven cattle sixty five shoats two wagons plows cultivators harvesters corn planters and more. Terms: ten dollars or less cash balance on credit ten months with interest seven percent if overdue five percent discount for cash. Auctioneer Oliver S Johnson Clerk E R McCormick.
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