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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
2
Muscatine Civic Society members opposing the Muscatine Improvement Company learned today the local improvement court dismissed the case to regain possession of the old Park to Pack Place addition. Affiliated members said the dismissal was advisable, noting the disputed area long unused held little value to justify litigation.
The death of the Rev. Theodore Myers Riley D D emeritus of Christ Episcopal church Hudson New York was reported in the eastern city Tuesday of this year He supplied for Rev Paget for years when the rector traveled to England He authored several works and held church offices on several occasions
In a letter received from Robert Bosten by his grandfather J Z Bosten of Dallas street 26 Mast Second Street clippings from a Dallas Texas paper describe a large number of unemployed in the Texas city and their struggle to obtain food and fuel.
An advertisement promotes a product called Salts as a remedy for aching kidneys and bladder disorders. It claims four ounces of Salts daily, mixed in water, will flush clogged kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and prevent complications. A local drugstore physician supposedly endorses the method.
A Midwestern conference under the United States Commission on Industrial Relations outlined steps for a systematic plan to transport and distribute harvest labor next spring. W. G Ashton urged closer farmer state employment bureau cooperation and laborer obligations, with federal supervision zones to aid crop production. Carl Vrooman claimed grain prices could rise by half a billion dollars due to the war, while no action was taken on zoning proposals. The report also notes a Turkey dinner and church notices in the edition.
Museating business houses will remain open nightly beginning with Monday of next week following the wall established custom of remaining open during the two weeks prewoting the holidays. Businessmen hope the rainy period will yield colder weather as they say a real winter is needed to emphasize the approach of the Yuletide season.
Funeral services for the late A Eamonl were held at 110 o'clock this morning at the Sping ter chapel. Rev A H Barker pastor of the Park Avenue M B church officiated. The masonic lodge had charge at the grave. Pallbearers were Willem Hitch cock Freq Bloomer Grant McQuon haaha George Shields William Fishburn and John Parks. The remains interred in Greenwood cemetery.
Notice states Laur ent Council Number 1905 will meet at club rooms on Thursday night with a large attendance expected. State deputy Gusl noga of importance will be discussed and addressed.
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and offerings during a recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. J Roy Wilhelmo and Family.
German ambassador’s note to the state department claims British troops violate international law with soft nosed and dum dum bullets. Winchester Arms disavows any order for riot guns or buckshot cartridges, calling the charges baseless.
An official Russian Army summary claims 100000 Russians taken prisoner amid shifts in Lodz defense. It notes heavy fighting in late November, German failures on the Lodz line, and the front’s strain on communications. The report suggests a retreat from Lodz may be necessary as a lull settles along the Vistula.
Vintage advertisement touts Gots It as a quick corn cure promising relief in two seconds. It claims no cutting or knives, warns against dangerous alternatives, and lists prices and regional distributors in Chicago and Muscatine.
The Friedl case against D anit M Railway Company is set for jury by tonight after testimony ended at noon and closing arguments opened. The interurban collision left Elman McCampbell Tos t hia life with the administrator alleging the crossing was dangerous and the railway company failed to exercise due care. Witnesses have testified at length in a hard fought trial focusing on crossing conditions and decedent’s approach.
Serbian official statement says Austrians were overwhelmed and retreated in disorder. Six officers and 1,820 men were captured, along with two howitzers, nine other guns, ambulances, villas, and telegraphic matériel.
County authorities seek to clarify the death of Peter Sorensen near West Liberty after a fatal assault. Deputy Sheriff O Leary reviewed a report of two tramps arrested in Hampton for beating and robbing a traveler, noting identical circumstances and matching descriptions with Lorengen's assailants. County Attorney Thoriason is pursuing a link between the two crimes.
Weather across the country remains unsettled with no major temperature changes expected in the eastern region over the next 36 hours. The French liner Rochambeau, delayed by the storm, will not dock in New York as planned and now is due to arrive at 9 am tomorrow.
William W. Rockhill, noted American diplomat, died in Honolulu today at one o'clock. He was a prominent figure in American diplomacy and served in various important postings. His death marks the end of a long and influential career.
New York December reports that Comba and company, one of the oldest stock exchange firms dating to 1880, cannot meet outstanding obligations. Assets and liabilities not stated. firm historically dealt in Gould and Flower stocks. Directors listed include A. H. Combs H. P. Combs and Homer A. Lattin.
Washington DC Declassified notice reports suspension of cancellation of joint freight rates between small roads linked to trunk lines. Action would affect rates by five to twenty percent but remains under investigation. Interim stay lasts until June 20 by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Turkey dinner and fancy sale at church tomorrow with good dinner priced 36 cents advertised.
County Clerk MelXee selects the petit jury for the January term of the district court and the grand jurors for 1915. The list names numerous jurors by ward and township including Edward Pratt, L. M. Harviz, Ed Vaunle, Healey, Frenk Speight, Theo Hating, Burt Rong, and many others across Wilton, Bloomington, Goshen, Orono, and surrounding townships, with a 2016 Grand Jury roster featuring John A. Stortz, Henry Wildasin, J. W. Rhodes, and others.
At the German Lutheran parsonage this afternoon Rev. John Hiefner officiated two marriages between two and three o clock. Miss Dolly M. Longstreth and Howard D. Welk wed, with a brief wedding trip and return to their friends. Miss Christina Behrens and John Carlisle also married, planning to be at home after the new year in Boat Sixth Street. The Pastime Embroidery Club hosted Miss Bertha Davis and about fifteen guests last evening for visiting and embroidery, with refreshments served. The next club meeting will be at Miss Pauline Lange’s home on December 16.
A Philadelphia reader says a fall bronchial cold with headaches backache and nausea was relieved by Vino! cod liver oil and iron tonic. The ad claims the product provides relief for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis and includes a pharmacist endorsement from A W Morgan in Mascat ing.
Poem contrasts emptied stockings in poor homes with grand mansions where aid arrives. It appeals for readers to whisper a word to Santa Claus to name families of children who will go without Christmas unless someone helps. Call 1025 or write to The Journal to nominate children in need.
Members of the H. B. Eversmeyer society gathered at Dr and Mrs Eversmeyer s Bart Sixth street residence, hosted by Mrs Bessie Roland. About ten attendees sewed together and enjoyed light refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled at Miss Mabel Zeidler s West Sixth street home in two weeks. Pha Ard society of the West Hill Baptist church will meet at Mrs William Brown s 1792 Lucas Street home Thursday afternoon.
In St Louis Missouri Dee Tho Thomasi Stapp twenty of Tamms confessed to killing brothers David and Adam Brown found dead in their Tamms area home. He implicated his sixteen year old nephew Lester Moody of Tampa. The Browns allegedly held over $1000 in a recent business deal.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Solf, secretary of colonies, saying Germany does not seek permanent occupation of the South African Union. Germany desires hostilities forced on it by the Union to end, urging the Union government to abstain from further aggression.
Mrs Gail of Tipton and Mrs Nicolaua of Wilton have left Park Lane home after visiting their sister Mrs Lange on Park Avenue. They discussed hostilities against German territory and potential neutral state recognition by Germany if evacuated.
Advertises complete line guaranteed non breakable gun mantles for wholesale and retail with exclusive rights. Catalogue free and samples available from W G M Company at Johnson Creek Wisconsin.
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