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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
14
Alderman Leu urged cleanup of waterfront conditions as Diamond to Steamboat Co seeks a lease renewal. Debate centered on flood of warehouse quality at the levee, with Holmes and Hahn favoring a five year rent-free extension while pledges to require improvements may be added to an upcoming ordinance.
At a regular meeting the city council handled routine matters with little drama. R K Smith received an extension to March 1 1910 to finish paving work though only a day remained on East Second Street. City Sexton John Robes will occupy a cemetery house rent free and $50 was collected for cemetery ground rent. Residents near East Fourth and Oak protested a railway switch, but no action was taken.
A druggist Mr A W Morgan offers a vegetable liquid external remedy named Zemo said to cure eczema and all skin or scalp diseases by drawing to the surface and destroying the germ life. It can be used freely on infants and is claimed to give prompt relief and permanent cure.
Copperas Creek reports Sunday visits by Wm Colberg Sr and family of Eliza to Wm Colberg Jr. and by Chas Mewes of near Illinois City to his mother O McNall. Ernest Colberg and family near Sweetland Center host John Miller's parents near Foster. James McNail visits sister Mrs Tomas in White Lily. Louis Kleist visits his parents C Mewes near Illinois City. Mewes in poor health. Stella Thomas of White Lily is mentioned.
Frank Peters fell more than thirty feet while working on a new steel tower at the county farm yesterday afternoon around five. He was stunned briefly, bruised on the back and head, and fractured his right wrist. Medical aid was summoned, the bone set at the county farm, and he was later moved to Hershey hospital for care.
Gladys Irene Cochran, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy C Cochran, died at their Pike township home at 6 20 Wednesday evening after eighteen hours of pneumonia. Born February 29 1908 she was one year nine months and sixteen days old. Funeral was held at 1 pm today with Rev Leach of the Nichols Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Survived by two sisters and two brothers in addition to her parents.
Saml McElhaney was found not guilty by a jury in Judge H. S. Howes court on a Sabbath breach. Backed by the barber union, McElhaney claimed Sunday's shop operation and some proceeds went to charity. County Attorney Pepper prosecuted. Hanley and Thompson and Thompson defended. A prior trial ended in a hung jury.
Three high school classes will travel to James Healey’s country home southwest of the city this evening by bobsleds. Students meet shortly before seven, proceed to the Healey residence for a social evening and a warm welcome from Miss Helen Vogt who will serve as chaperone.
Spending several days with her grandma Mrs O McNall and John Miller moved Wednesday to her old home near Wrayville.
Olive Branch Literary society hosts a Meet the Program at the school house south of the city. The evening features readings and recitations by Fred Nicklas Elmer Corwin Fred Rockafellow Faye Grizzell Faye Shaner Calvin Ruckles Roy Shaner Harry Kemp Elsie Kemp Carl Holmes Delmer Craddock Thomas Crone Clyde Kemp Delmer Craddock John Bierman Harry Lorber Minnie Lorber Walter Lorber Ed Nicklas John Lorber Emma Lorber Alice Lorber and a debate affirming United States progress versus Japan with Glen Kemp Mabel Starkncestive Roy De Camp Bert DeCamp as interpreters.
On Wednesday at Des Moines the present officers were reelected at the concluding session of the Iowa State Grange. Grand Master A. B. Judson of Balfour. Vice president and overseer A. I. Meade of Manchester. Secretary J. W. Wild of Council Bluffs. Treasurer M. E. Blair of Manchester. Chaplain Mrs. J. W. Wild of Council Bluffs. Lecturer J. R. McLain. Steward L. L. Richardson of Silver City.
Prominent warning against dyspepsia as a life disruptor and the need for prompt treatment. Advertises Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets from the F. A. Stuart Company with claims of digestion aid, nerve comfort, and complete stomach support. Endorsed by writers and used by physicians, price 50 cents. trial package offered by mail.
An old ad touts Bromogovinine as a laxative bromnal qunine product promising cure of a cold in one day. It references a signature by E. W. Grove and markets the item under a generic wartime style “Worl over” remedy with a 25 cent price.
Ninth grade pupils at the high school will enjoy a bobsled ride this evening under the supervision of Miss Nana Foley and Miss Helen Coe. They will travel to Edward Will’s home, southwest of the city, where they will spend the evening.
West Liberty Iowa adjourned Union District Agricultural Society meeting discusses a new frame amphitheatre over 236 feet long with 1700 seats and a 240 seat central block for sale at 5.75 for five years to fund construction. They compare costs for reinforced concrete and steel structures and plan future reports on a steel, sectional design. Other notes include incorporation of the society and a ten year driving park lease. Local residents noted in brief society and personal items.
An article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple natural laxative and stomach tonic. It touts its earth grown ingredients, mild taste, and suitability for adults and children. Free samples are offered by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Iowa.
Davenport mourners attended the funeral of Frank Myers with family from Ames West Liberty and Downey in attendance. Alex Stewart returns from New York City. Downey and Davenport residents traded and visited. Frank Weber departs for New Orleans with Robert Wieneke moving up as depot agent. The Letts Pearl Button Co. prepares to move into a new building with additional machines.
Ernest Mickey returns from Topeka to visit his mother as Mrs. Will Lieberknecht and Daisy Lieberknecht arrive from Colorado Springs after a death in the family. Perry’s Edgar Hidlebaugh visits relatives while Ed Harrison and family plan to move from Gillman to run the Commercial hotel. Christmas program set for opera house with gifts to be collected by a committee.
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