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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
The photograph reproduces a wireless message received at 35 words per minute. It highlights Marconi's invention as a key factor in lowering transatlantic telegraphic costs and boosting wireless popularity.
Barnard's jewelry store continues to stock souvenir spoons of the new courthouse. The McCormick Seminary Quartet of Chicago will perform at Melpine Presbyterian Church on Saturday December 14 with no admission. A marriage license was issued to Fred E. Bauer and Maude F. Martin. For sale: a driving mare. several small farms near Muscatine. Frank Bowman and the Underdonks traveled to Davenport for the day. Blue points at Linder's Delicatessen, 211 W. 2nd St. Barnard's also markets candy from the Candy Kitchen.
A gold Maltese cross with a chain and engraving Magnanimiter Crucim Fustine F. H. S. is missing. A reward is offered for return to L. this office, with the item last seen between Tabernacle and Iowa Avenue near 3rd Street.
A Fairport raised reward surpassing 150 dollars for Harry Jones the alleged Van Winkle killer grows toward 500 dollars, aiming for 1,000 with state backing. Iowa City and nearby sheriffs pursue leads, but no conclusive sighting or suspect identification emerges as towns report false trails and released detainees.
Buffalo Iowa items note Sabina Murer leaving for Florence for health care. Local women return from Muscatine after hearing Evangelist Sunday. Mrs Wasps hosts card party. A Murer shops in Muscatine. Dorman and Leach family visits. H Dorman improves from illness. Striecker sisters holiday shoppers in Davenport. Blanch Pature returns from Chicago. Bowser brothers tour Texas. Ladies' Aid met. supper and fancy-work sale planned at Turner hall December 18. Daisy Dorman holiday shopping. Gremmel visits Muscatine. hotel remodel announced with reopening January 1 under Joe Metzgar. Dyer and Dr Ficke visit. brick factory closes for winter. masquerade at Buffalo Turner hall December 21. Pythian Sisters meet at K P hall.
John G. Will, a longtime agriculturalist and prominent county resident, died this afternoon at his East Ninth Street home after three months of illness. Born in Germany on February 2, 1838, he lived near Moscow for over 50 years, was married twice to Sophie Shafit and Stella M. Vigler, and leaves a surviving wife Stella and an adopted son Harry. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the German Lutheran church with interment in Klein Cemetery near Moscow where his first wife is buried.
Muscatine basketball team returns to the United States after a Canadian visit. They lost to Hamilton but remain in good spirits and plan strong showings in New England. The Hamilton game was unofficial under AAU rules, not affecting their official status. The trip included stops in Toronto, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. The squad arrived in Rochester and expects a hard game tonight.
Aurora Literary society schedules the final try-out for Muscatine High School's debate team to represent the school at the state meet. The open meeting on December 16 features the dispute on limited disarmament and includes solos by Miss Stirlen and Miss Bliven with a set of musical numbers.
The Highland Sewing Society ladies held their regular sewing session yesterday afternoon at Mrs John Heinl's home on Pond Street. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. The next gathering is set for January 8 at Mrs Mary Armstrong's home on West Second Street.
Rev Billy Sunday will speak at Nichols tomorrow morning at the town hall. He will also address Wilton on Saturday morning at the same hour as this morning’s talk.
The pastoral comedy Sis Hopkins returns under J R Stirling management at the Grand with Rose Melville in the title role and a strong company. The production has delighted audiences for seasons and reopens Monday evening.
The Ladies Aid of the German Congregational church met for a sewing session at the rectory yesterday afternoon. The next meeting is set for Wednesday December 18 with sewing continuing all day and the following Thursday.
The Ladies' economy club of South Muscatine held a session at Mrs An drew State's home at Sycamore and Fourth streets Tuesday afternoon with good attendance. Plans were arranged for member entertainment and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Calvin McDaniels 1106 Hershey avenue on January 10.
C J and C Hiampe initiated a district court action against Edward Owens and his wife seeking $543 on a note. Attorney G M Titus represents the plaintiffs.
John B. Tabb writes of a Christmas scene in December Atlantic. A newborn Son of God rests, his mother gently swathes him with tender care, angels watch as night turns warm with a glow beyond heaven, revealing the mother’s face in quiet awe.
The Metho dist Ladies Aid society of Foster Illinois will hold the next luncheon at Mrs Ada Morse's home at noon on Wednesday December 18 at the usual time.
The Washington Chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Masons holds a regular convocation and installation Friday evening December 13 at 7 30, per order H P.
A man claiming to be John Doe was found in an intoxicated state on the streets today and escorted to the police station by Officer Binz. He had a large roll of bills earlier, but a search revealed only a few dollars in silver.
Mrs R M Lee accompanied by her daughters Mrs Earl Bedwell and Miss Nellore and Mrs A Williams were visitors in the city yesterday, joining local residents for social calls and brief calls on acquaintances.
Local fraternal groups list regular convocations and monthly meetings at various lodges and councils. Entries include Iowa Lodge No 4 4 AF and AM, Washington Chapter No 4, Webb Council Royal and Select Masters, De Molay Commandery, Pocahontas, Muscatine Camp No 106 Woodmen of America, with meeting times on first, second, and third Tuesdays or Fridays, and names of officers and secretaries.
G A R headquarters invites visiting members to the 61st and 3rd Tuesdays at the G A R ball on Hast Second street. Commanded by A B. Kremer with Gus Schmidt as Adjutant.
The Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend Monday evening meetings at Woodman hall. H G Schoenig serves as Chancellor and J C Coster as Recorder.
The Muscatine Homestead No. 336 meets every Wednesday evening in Eagle Hall above Dunbar Restaurant on East Second Street. Foreman is C. H. Garnes and Lt. Correspondent is Mrs. E. C. Ingraham of 510 West South.
Muscatine Aerie No 815 invites members to a Tuesday 8 pm gathering in Rage Lodge Hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors welcome. W P Towers presiding, John P Breen secretary.
Wyoming Lodge No 76 K of P meets Fridays at 7 30 pm in the K P building on Iowa avenue visiting brethren invited. Muscatine Castle meets on the 4th Thursday at Woodmen hall with Alexander W Scott and Elma Scott as officers. AOUW Eagle Lodge No 10 meets Thursdays at K P hall on Iowa avenue with W F Schoenig M W H S Howe and E H Dolsen in attendance.
The Electa Chapter No 22 meets on the second and fourth Mondays monthly with Mrs Fanole Reimicke as W M and Mrs August Othmer as Secretary.
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