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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
Local items include Wilson's Shoe Store hours and products, Candy Kitchen candy for gifts, and J. E. Stevenson promoting first mortgage farm loans. Basketball at Armory and a Chicago game with C. vs Lewis Institute on December 10 and 11. Life events note a birth on West Second Street and Mrs. Fred Leu visiting Nichols.
Hine Bros advertise a friendly invitation to browse a selection of holiday goods and a free dish giveaway, inviting customers to visit their shop for seasonal offers and gifts.
Fairbank engines Red Jacket pumps and U S separators displayed at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street.
A Tuscaloosa style loan ad touts 31 years experience in Iowa farm loans. It guarantees titles and personal inspections of security. Investors earn interest and principal with no charges, with min $100 investment. Contact Titus Loan & Investment Co 213 Iowa Ave.
Carl Henschel was found guilty of larceny in Justice Howe's court yesterday afternoon. He was fined $10 and costs for allegedly stealing butter and eggs from August Kemper.
Come Early and Often To get the plums of the Christmas goods. Hine Bros.
Eugene Goddard of Park Place suffered a broken rib and torn ligaments in the side after a fall on an icy walk near his home. He is employed by the Empire City Button Works.
Local bakers praise Joe Medal Flour for producing bread with even texture and rich crust. Community tastings note consistent rise and aroma, highlighting its reliability in home and professional ovens.
Leysen's Shoe Store installs the Champion Welt Stitching machine with burnishers finishers and polishers, electricity powered, promises neater results and lower costs. An expert will demonstrate sewing speed Thursday 1 30 to 4 00 p m with work starting Monday Dec 14.
Judge Jackson ordered separation of Beils Edmondson and Cecile Edmondson after a swift petition. The wife sought custody of their minor child and was granted it along with the divorce in under thirty minutes.
The county board adjourned after a brief session. West Liberty road case was presented with Robert Brooke opposing the road vacation and Elmer Nichols supporting the petitioners. The supervisors unanimously approved the road vacation and set December 16 for bids on electrical wiring for the new courthouse.
Hine Bros announces a fresh neckwear assortment for the season marking a new direction in their men’s fashion lineup. The display features diverse styles and fabrics aimed at modern tastes.
President Roosevelt and President elect Taft urged government bonds to fund permanent public works for natural resource conservation. Taft chaired a Belasco theater meeting where Roosevelt spoke approving plans, with Chamberlain supporting federal jurisdiction and the audience applauding.
In Mason City Iowa Miss Fannie Lambert a hotel attendant attempted suicide by swallowing antiseptic tablets after being jilted by a local young man who has not been identified. She recovered with help before serious harm.
Three Milwaukee trainmen were injured at Lost Nation last night but will all recover. Fireman Mernes’s condition is described as very serious.
The Presbyterian church ladies report very successful dinner and fundraiser with over 300 attendees. Turkey and accompanying dishes were served as booths in the basement east hall and west booths offered many items. supper to be served at 5 pm and sales continue through the evening.
Miss Laura Kemp of Muscatine marries George Anderson in Denver at the groom’s brother Benjamin Anderson’s home. The ceremony was officiated by Rev W H Hopkins with relatives present. The bride, three years residing in Denver, belongs to Trinity Choir and the 250 voice Oratorical Society. the groom works with Denver Rock Drill and Machinery and is son of Benjamin Anderson Sr. A grand dinner and wedding cake followed. guests traveled from Victor and other towns. They plan to live at 82 Inca Street and will be at home after December 10.
At Christmas time shoppers can find a line of useful articles from Hine Bros with coupons available. The ad urges customers to browse the selection for gift ideas and savings.
Mrs. Sarah Stiles born in Fermanna Ireland January 17 1831 came to America early and lived in Grinnell then Durant before marrying Dr Stiles at Wilton After her first husband died she lived with Dr Stiles until his death about twelve years ago Her only surviving daughter is Mrs Nicolaus Funeral services were held at 3 pm conducted by Rev D D Tallman with memorial services to follow Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
Adjutant General W H Thrift urges constructing a state arsenal near the state house in Des Moines. He notes seven year old land purchase and says owning a facility saves rent. Legislature opens January 11 with 1 560 000 available for extraordinary appropriations, while board of control seeks 450 000 for institutions.
At our place the quality guides choices and the price drives sales. Hine Bros.
National Corn show opens in Omaha Nebraska with a large crowd. Former Congressman John L Kennedy reads a telegram of greeting from President Roosevelt. Twenty two states are represented at the event.
B. Shimek of Iowa City was elected president of the Iowa Park and Forestry Association. Elected officers include Frank A. Beebe of Cedar Rapids as vice president Prof. A. F. Erwin of Ames as treasurer and Webb? Green of Davenport as secretary.
James Lawless was accidentally shot while hunting by William McNeese in Oskaloosa Iowa. Lawless died this morning.
A Messes woman recounts relief from nervous breakdown and dyspepsia after eight months on Grape-Nuts. She says the cereal rebuilt her strength, revived her energy, and transformed her health. The letter promotes the product and cites Postum Co. as sponsor.
Still lies in state the body of Kuang Hsu, late emperor of China, removed from the Forbidden City to Coal Hill mortuary with ceremony. It will remain in state pending the imperial tomb’s location and construction.
Chicago district attorney Sims filed information in federal court accusing Reid, Murdock & Co., Thompson & Taylor Co., John A Tolman & Co., the Gowan Medicine Co., and the Evelin company of misbranding food stuffs and medicines in alleged violations of the Pure Food Law.
All railroads entering Des Moines have accepted city terms and will build a quarter of a million dollar viaduct over Seventh street. The decision ends a decade long dispute.
Up To Date. And down in price, our line of children's caps. Hine Bros.
Chicago December 9 John L Sullivan former boxing champion filed for divorce against his wife alleged to live in Centerville Rhode Island. The suit cites infidelity as the grounds and highlights ongoing marital estrangement between the famed pugilist and his spouse.
P J OConnor former national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Catholic Knights of America died in Savannah Georgia from pneumonia.
The Turkish government negotiates for 1.875 million dollars worth of shrapnel and infantry ammunition with a Duesseldorf based German company. Berlin small arms factories remain unusually busy producing army rifles.
At 9 o'clock this morning four leading teams had reached 1134 miles and 5 laps, four miles and four laps behind the record set in the six day bicycle test in New York.
Today at high noon Rudolph C. Sebelien of Sunbury and Lulu Ruby Ayres of Tipton were married by Rev. C. A. Dettmers at the German Congregational parsonage. The couple will reside in Sunbury after January 15 following a wedding breakfast and western tour.
The Epworth League of the German M E Church enjoyed a social gathering at the church parlors with a program including piano solos by Miss Minnie Luedtke and Miss Carrie Herwig, readings by Miss Kate Luedtke, a violin solo by H Orlowskey, a declamation by William Ruthenberg, and a solo by Louis Diercks. A business meeting is planned for December 15 followed by another social event the next Tuesday evening.
Edward Friedli wed Agnes C. Fiehaly on December 3 at Wilton Indiana a quiet ceremony performed by Rev M P Kirkpatrick of St Marys Catholic church. The couple are well known locally and their friends wish them a long happy life together.
The Farther Lights society was entertained at Mrs. Mark Coyner’s East Second Street home. Miss Mary Jayne, a missionary among Oklahoma Indians, sang Indian songs and shared life on the frontier. Christmas baskets will be sent to Miss Jayne for distribution to Indians in Oklahoma in a few weeks.
The D. S. Sewing Circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Clarence Jamison's home for an interesting session. Members discussed projects and shared sewing tips in a friendly, informal gathering.
The organization held a well attended gathering ending with an enjoyable program of piano selections by Mrs Atherton and readings by Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Jamison. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned at Mrs John Gueder's home on Monroe Street.
Miss Margaret Baird hosted the Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational church at 317 West Fourth street. After a business session on Christmas in Europe, a social hour followed with music and refreshments honoring Mrs. B. C. Preston’s birthday.
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church held a meeting at William Nyenhuis’s home on East Sixth Street. About thirty young people attended a sewing bee, followed by games and refreshments. The January meeting at C. A. Dettmers’s home will elect new officers.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Grace English Lutheran Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 PM at Miss Anna Adermar's home on Roscoe Avenue. Attendance is requested in full due to important business to be transacted.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church invites all congregants to an evening reception at the church parlors. An informal program will be presented.
The executive committee of the Muscatine Business College will meet in the Business College rooms Thursday evening to arrange a children's party to be held there on Thursday evening December 24th.
The Women's Missionary society of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Z. W. Hutchinson on Mulberry avenue. Miss Mary Jayne of Oklahoma was present and gave an engaging talk on missionary work in the west.
The Young People's society of the German Baptist church met last evening at Louis Othmer's Cedar Street home. About 25 members attended for an enjoyable social evening.
The members of Eagle Lodge No. 19 of A. O. U. W. will hold a large class initiation Thursday evening. The ceremony will cover the first and second degrees followed by a smoker.
The Wesleyan Bible class will entertain the Philathea class members at First M. E. Church parlors next Friday evening with a banquet.
A brief Town Topics quotation captures Mrs Day asking when one has had enough and Mr Day replying that he never knows until that moment. The exchange illustrates a domestic vignette with no further context or names.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church will gather in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock for a meeting.
The First M. E. Ladies' Aid society will gather Friday afternoon at the church parlors at 2 o'clock for a meeting and social time.
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