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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1909

Page

5

Snyder Case Postponed. County Prosecutes Vigorously

The State of Town v W M Snyder on illegal fishing was delayed to Tuesday as ex County Attorney Thompson missed the city train due to a wreck. Four co defendants await the Snyder ruling, with $300 fines from prior verdict guiding pleas. Pepper will press the case to curb unlawful fishing in Muscatine slough. Local Masons plan second degree work Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

W. M. Snyder E. C. Thompson Burlington Latia Columbus Junction Wapello Snyder J.W. Holliday George Fengler M. Baker William Wymer Howe Pepper Segal Muscatine A. M Masonic Hall W. M

Commission Plan Discussion At Commercial Club Meeting

Tonight the Commercial Club will debate the commission plan of government. The committee report, submitted two weeks ago, will frame a thorough discussion with many prominent members expected to share views for and against the Des Moines plan. A large crowd is anticipated.

Commission Commercial Club Des Moines

General Mix-Up at Restaurant Causes Assault Charges

A disturbance at the A. E. Conklin restaurant on Cedar street led to three men Jim Bryant Maynard Leghorn and David Bryant being arrested for assault and battery. The trial in Judge Howe's court began at 2 PM with the defendants pleading not guilty and the outcome uncertain.

A. E. Conklin Cedar Street Jim Bryant Maynard Leghorn David Bryant Conklin Orville Conklin

Mechanics Win in Thrilling Battle for Factory League Lead

In a Saturday night factory league clash, the Barry team edged Roach & Musser 22 14 to seize the top spot after a tight first half. Huttig defeated McKee & Bliven 11 to 9, with field goals credited to Lange Slight Williamson Pollock Patterson and others. The card lists multiple lineups, scorers, and positions from both games in a spirited season showdown.

Barry Roach & Musser Huttig McKee & Bliven Roach Lange Slight Williamson Pollock Patterson Hirsch Sumanna Wolfe Johnson Harker Zeug McChire Crowe Lutz Peterson Phillips Wield Sumann McClure Hawkeye V. Hubbard Gould Boston P. Hubbard Bomke R. Crowe E. Crowe Reuling Eshlemann B. Crowe Hubbard

Dr H D Hoover Addresses at Grace Lutheran Church

Dr H D Hoover president of Carthage College spoke at Grace Lutheran Church on two topics. In the morning he urged education to build a cultured Christian man and warned of a shift toward altruism and less pursuit of money. In the evening he discussed the chief problem in education and its implications for the day.

Grace Lutheran Church H. D. Hoover Carthage College Carthage Hoover College E Lucation

W C A Notes Vesper Service Highly Helpful

Rev J B Smith led the Vesper service at the rooms yesterday after noon and the meeting was one of great helpfulness. The hearers will not forget it and will incorporate its lessons in part.

J. B. Smith

Funeral for Mildred Worley Attended by Relatives

Mrs Thomas Powers and Mrs J McGormick left Linn and Oak streets Saturday afternoon for Columbus Junction to attend the funeral of Mildred Worley, months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Worley. The death occurred Friday and the service was held Sunday at 2 PM from the home. Jesse Franklin of Montpelier arrived this morning to attend to business matters.

Mildred Worley Thomas’ Powers Linn Street J.” McGormick Oak Street Columbus Junction Mildred Bert Worley Fritday Hely

Right elements in Regular food and drink for success

A short moral on how a keen brain steady nerves and a strong body depend on regular food and drink. It notes coffee contains caffeine as a poisonous drug and links clear-headedness to diet and health.

Girls Enjoy Tea After Riemeke Solo Recital

Miss Riemeke gave a solo performance that delighted a room full of girls. The board meets this afternoon at 3 and all girls are invited to a candy making session Saturday evening led by Mrs Schmidt using the cooking class equipment.

Miss Riemeke Schmidt

Church Notes Quiet Week Ahead in Muscatine

Local church circles plan a quiet week after holidays with numerous meetings and rehearsals. First M Church holds Thursday midweek prayer and conference. First Presbyterian for prayer on Thursday. Grace Lutheran Women’s Aid meets Wednesday. Luther League sewing Wednesday. choir Friday. German M E Epworth League Tuesday. prayer meetings Wednesday and Thursday nights. German school rehearsals for Christmas cantata Wednesday at 7. Trinity Episcopal services listed.

First M First Presbyterian Westminister Chapter Young Women's Guild Grace Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Luther League Epworth League Sorth Muscatine Jake Diereks South Muscatine Elcarch Trinity Episcopal

Community Guilds and Meetings Schedule

Friday 7:30 p m litany service appointments Tuesday afternoon and evening St Margaret s Guild rectory supper at 6 o'clock Wednesday 4 o'clock St Katherine s Guild Daughters of the King Friday evening after litany United Brethren Christmas arrangements meeting tonight at Ben Hyink East Eighth street Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon Mrs Charles Haifleigh East Second street Kensington club Friday afternoon Mrs Hadley Eleventh and Orange prayer meeting Thursday evening Teachers meeting Friday evening William Geller East Seventh street Mr and Mrs George Laucamp Wilton spent Sunday with Musca ine friends.

St. Margaret's Guild St. Katherine’ S Guild the Daughters of the King United Brethren Ben Hyink East Eighth Street Ladies’ Aid Society Charles Haifleigh East Second Street Kensington Club Hadley Eleventh Orange Streets William Geller East Seventh Street

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