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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
2
A Christmas suggestion praises giving a Savings Bank Book as a gift with a one dollar or more deposit. It notes the book can be mailed in a holiday envelope with the recipient’s address, delivering the thoughtful present by Christmas.
Public notice from Muscatine Iowa lists final plats and schedules showing sewerage improvement costs for districts 27, 28, 29 and 30 of Main Sewerage District One. It invites inspection at the City Recorder’s office and objections by January 4, 1913 at 7:30 PM, with hearing by City Council. Also mentions ocean transportation inquiry in Washington and a local concert at Bloomington Verends church with “The Interrupted Program” title. Funeral notice for Sohn Kendig at Musserville M E Church tomorrow.
Funeral services for William Schmidt, a German-born pioneer resident, will be held at 1 30 p m Monday at his home and at German M E church. He died after months of illness at age 84, survived by 12 children. The article also notes counterfeit half dollars and two bogus checks passed on local grocers in Muscatine during the past ten days.
The Associated Press reports Chicago officials claim a new confession from Isadore Wexter, a convicted burglar, detailing a burglary ring that stole goods worth over 300000 in Chicago and similar amounts elsewhere. Four detectives from the Chicago Central Police Station allegedly aided the band, described as Big Phiaves, while Wexler named Boston and Omaha as the cities where police supposedly failed to protect the thieves. Clothing and tailor goods were stated as the band’s favorite loot.
The National Age carries a feature on Zeidler Concrete Companys plant with tests of its products praised. It notes Muscatine gravel used is high grade and accords credit to local work and materials.
An ordinance repeals a 1910 traffic rule requiring slow driving near street cars. It enacts that drivers must stop fully when approaching a stopped street railway car to let passengers on or off. Violators face a misdemeanor, fines from 1 to 25 dollars, and possible imprisonment until paid. Also notes a 1914 birth at 205 West Third Street.
A charity affair last evening at Hare's ball drew 220 attendees despite poor weather. Tickets brought in about 400 with expenses under 50, per the organizing committees. Chase's seven piece orchestra provided the music as Postmaster Robert S. McNutt led the grand march and Charles H. Salisbury directed dances. Decorations featured red bells and flags, with Mrs. G B Samuels at the frappe table.
Washington D C December 19 Former secretary Walter L Fisher urged federal control of water power before the senate lands committee examining water power leasing. Senator Smoot faced extended questioning as critics argued for states rights amid the discussion of leasing and federal involvement.
A speaker warns that states must control water within their borders or soon water power interests will push Congress to federalize regulation to avert chaos from divergent state rules, drawing a parallel with railroad lobby tactics and calls from power interests for national oversight.
Local notes show Mr and Mrs Charlie Halling of Dexter visiting at the Charlie Holtz home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Duffield of Sumner Michigan visit former friends. The M B Sunday School plans a Christmas program at the church Thursday evening. The Willing Band of Workers will sew all day with Mrs Melvin Brown on Thursday Dec 31. Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies enjoyed a day at church parlors with a pot luck lunch. Four wedding anniversaries were celebrated with oysters added to dinner. Upcoming meeting in January will include a banquet for the men. Mrs Walter Chatfield and children were Sunday visitors at Nichols. Mr and Mrs Ray Fulton visit relatives in Mamia Texas. T Longstreth returned from attending the State Grange at Grin BYU. Mrs G R Duffus of Grinnell Ta visiting sister Mrs John Taylor.
Captain Henry F. Lage announced that Company C will increase its enlisted men to 73 within weeks as a new armory is erected. Currently 61 serve, with a goal to reach 75 by mid January, using the larger facility to house a bigger infantry force. The plan includes an active recruitment campaign next week to boost numbers.
Farm offering 100 acres with improvements and 234 miles to Lou isa county seat. Suitable for residence restoration stock and some cash income. Coder & Sons, Letts, Iowa. FOR SALE. Orpington cockerels advertised by Glenn Healy, Moscow.
The weekly statement of clearing house banks and trust companies shows total reserves in excess of legal requirements at $120,297,980, up $8,305,680 from the prior week. Loans stood at $2,178,380,000, down $4,372,000. total deposits and reserves increased in several components. Aggregate reserve reached $466,487,009 with excess reserve of $126,297,980, up $6,705,580.
Whittaker property at Third and Walnut to be converted from livery stable to garage storage. Building to be remodeled with concrete first floor, second floor support, and an elevator to lift cars to a repair area. Leasing terms in process, with improvements nearly completed for higher car capacity.
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