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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
14
A holiday gift suggestion promotes giving a Savings Bank Book with a one dollar deposit or more. The bank book can be mailed in a holiday envelope with a card to the recipient, expressing present goodwill and future prosperity.
Final plats and schedules showing the cost of sewerage improvements in sub-sewerage districts 27, 28, 29, and 30 of Main Sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine Iowa are on file for inspection. Objections to assessments or prior proceedings must be filed with the City Recorder by 7 30 PM on Monday January 4 1915, for hearing by the city council. HB Caple city recorder.
Secretary Redfield began an inquiry into ocean transportation rates to see how much they rose since July 1 1914. The investigation follows a senate resolution seeking facts about rates that hurt American commerce. Bloomington Friends church to present a cantata The Interrupted Program next Tuesday evening inviting all to attend. Funeral services for John Kendig set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Musserville M E church with Rev H E Butler officiating. interment in Greenwood cemetery.
William Schmidt pioneer resident dies at 80 after a nine month illness. Born November 15 1834 in Germany he came to the U S in 1854 and to this city sixty years ago. Survived by 12 children and widow Henrietta Liedler predeceased him. Funeral 1:30 pm at home 800 Climer and 2 pm at German M E Church with Rev L E Kettlecamp. burial Greenwood cemetery.
Chicago police alleged to have colluded with con men in a large burglary ring. Isadore Wexler, now in prison for burglary, claims a gang stole goods worth over 300000 in Chicago and similar sums in other cities. Four detectives formerly at Chicago Central are named as ring members. Wexler says Boston and Omaha were the only cities where police protected the band. Clothing stores and furriers were primary targets.
The National Age magazine features a major article about the Zeidler Concrete company in town. It praises tests of the local plant products and the high grade of workmanship. It also notes the Muscatine gravel used as a high quality material in the mix.
An ordinance repeals section of a traffic regulation and enacts new text requiring drivers near street railway cars to stop completely to avoid collisions. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines from one to twenty five dollars or jail until paid. The ordinance was passed December 17, 1974, by Mayor Harry Kern and City Recorder H B Caple. A birth notice records a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Carlton Dailey at 205 West Third Street.
Local authorities and U S Secret Service investigation into counterfeit currency in Muscatine shows six counterfeit half dollars unearthed, contrary to earlier fears of widespread circulation. Two bogus checks passed at Ed Metzger store and J W Woods grocery were cashed, with one payable to George Faye.
A Hare's hall charity ball drew 220 attendees despite bad weather, with ticket sales totaling about $400 and expenses under $50. Chase's sevenpiece orchestra provided dancing as Postmaster Robert S. McNutt led the grand march. Charles H. Salisbury directed dances and decor featured green streamers, poinsettias, bells, flags, and bunting. Mrs. G. B. Samuels hosted the frappe table.
Washington D C Dec 19 Associated Press Wires Walter L Fisher former secretary of the interior urged federal control of water power before the senate lands committee examining the water power site leasing bill. Senators led by Smoot pressed him in a lengthy examination as proponents argued for national oversight.
Discussion on state sovereignty over water power grows as critics warn of federal takeovers to avoid conflicting rules. Local society notes include visits from Dexter and Sumner residents, church events, sewing circles, pot luck meals, and wedding anniversaries.
Company C plans to increase its enlisted men to 75 within weeks as new armory space allows larger units. Captain Henry F. Sage announced the goal, with 61 currently on roster and expectations to reach 75 by mid January. Captain Lange notes the building will accommodate more soldiers and boost recruitment efforts begin next week.
For sale: S C Bus Orpington rooster cockerels listed as Glenn Healy Moscow and Towa. Includes show stock and breeder notes. Contact for price and availability.
The weekly clearing house statement shows banks and trust companies in Greater New York hold $125,297,980 in excess reserves, up $8,305,580 from last week. Loans total $2,178,386,000 with a $4,372,000 decline. total deposits and reserves across vaults, federal reserve, and other depositories rise in multiple categories.
Dr E B Fulham and G W Lindle plan to lease and remodel the old Whittaker livery at Third and Walnut into a garage. The building will get a concrete first floor, a second floor raised for car storage, and an elevator to lift cars to the repair area on the upper level.
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