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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
4
Bill lists Chas Allman blackface co median and Prof Budzelina monologist and cartoonist. Motion pictures Cinderella and the Lost Slipper Rolling Bed Stop Thief shown tonight and Tuesday. Admission 100.
Local notes report Miss Clara Stineman leaving for Davenport to visit relatives, Andrew Cracker returning from Morning Sun, and Mrs. Will Dunsmore and daughter returning home to Oskaloosa after a week with the Smedleys. Also listed are for sale small farms near Muscatine and updates on Pearl Brownlee’s pneumonia and Pearl Penney’s return from Wilton. A candy kitchen advertisement and travel mentions conclude the items.
Dr. E. B. Fulham, a leading local physician, and Miss Jennett Nicola were married Saturday evening at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. A Judson Kempton officiating. The couple left for Chicago for their honeymoon and will reside at the Third and Walnut streets home.
The third in a series of dances by the Absit Invidtia Club will be held at Hare's Hall Tuesday evening with the Thomas orchestra offering a special program. The Luther League at Grace English Lutheran Church postpones its business and social meeting to December 16 due to Sunday revival meetings.
The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Heinl located at 421 Pond Street.
The regular weekly gathering of Major John circle has been postponed and rescheduled for December 18. The change affects all members and related activities planned for the original date.
John Froehner, a Civil War veteran and longtime Muscatine resident, died at his Lucas street home at 3:30 AM. Captured after enlisting in 1862, he endured 17 months in Andersonville and Libby prisons, returning in 1865 in frail health. He was 36 years old at marriage, survived by his wife Anna Krauss and a nephew, with funeral services planned at the German Evangelical church.
County Superintendent Witter reports a large shipment of Iowa school laws from the 1897 code and 1907 supplement with notes, plus a compact guide titled Special Days for arbor day bird day and festival programs. Teachers are invited to call at his office to secure copies for county and Muscatine schools.
The family of H. M. Shenk extends thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness and support during the illness and death of their daughter.
FORRIER resident of Bloomington township Mrs Mary Negus died Saturday at her West Branch home age eighty after long illness. She helped settle Bloomington fifty years ago later moved to West Branch. Survived by five children and four brothers and a sister. Remains to be brought to Bloomington for funeral at Friends church tomorrow at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev Commons.
City and independent hose companies agreed to attend tabernacle services in full uniform. Firemen will meet at Champion hose house at 6 45 oclock Wednesday and march in a body to the tabernacle. A resolution endorsed the fire chief action clearing the aisle of the tabernacle.
A new Rock Island schedule effective December 15 consolidates Fort Worth trains 11 and 12 with St Paul Minneapolis trains 19 and 29 between Chicago and the Tri Cities. Illinois Fort Worth service is dropped, Nos 11 and 12 continue via the route. No 11 arrives about 10 19 after 75 minutes earlier. No 12 to about 5 57 after a large delay. No 62 arrives about 6 36, and No 61 between Chicago and Kansas City is uncertain but likely continued with number change.
There will be election of officers at the meeting of the Banner Lodge Tuesday evening at 7 30. A full attendance is desired.
Rev Sunday the evangelist will visit Wilton of the Methodist church at 10 oclock Thursday for union services and deliver a great sermon. Messrs Fischer and Butler the singers will be present to accompany the event as Wilton hosts revival efforts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dennis Flynn, who died Thursday evening, were conducted by Rev. F. J. Leonard from St. Matthias Church, where she had been a life long member. Pallbearers named were Bryan Connor, Joseph Fuller, William Fayle, George Edmonds, James Welch, and Dennis O Keefe. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Out of town relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Flynn of Spring Green Wisconsin and Mr. and Mrs. John Fryermuth and son of Grand View.
Conesville IA December ninth reports social visits and relatives in Iowa City Muscatine and Columbus Junction. Rosa Miller wins gold at an oratorical contest in idols. Several residents travel for visits and parties with families and friends across the region.
Mrs A C Martin of Fruitland Ta has returned home after a short visit with relatives in the city.
Gov. Cummins announced a $500 reward at 3:45 pm. The dispatch also notes Black Hawk Lodge No. 281 elected officers for the year, and the Rebekah lodge named leaders Meg Davis and Nellie Hale. A fire-related disturbance near Mount Hope led to a suspect's 30 day jail sentence. Chas Johann visited Fort Madison. The piece closes with a note about the new queen of Sweden.
St Louis market quotes list grains and feed prices with Wheat May up 1.00 percent, Corn 52 percent, Oats 50 percent. Pork 00 percent, lard 7.4 to 6.65, rye cash 77 to 79, barley 86 to 98, Timothy 3.60 to 3.42, Clover 11.00 to 15.00.
New York stock market notes show Wheat for May at 1.ace, and Corn at 64 and 4/4 in early trading. Market details reflect weak demand as producers adjust pricing amid seasonal shifts.
Evening gatherings mark Rev Sunday meetings as Grace Stickney visits Nichols relatives. Wm Peggum returns home to Marengo after months with his daughter Mrs J Radcliffe. Burrell Foor moves from Sylvester Brewer's to J S Beck's house. Mrs Reddick of Letts and Art Altekruse visit near Ardon with George and Emmer Reddick. Wilbur Chapman from near Ardon spends Sunday with Mr and Mrs A F Abbott.
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