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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
10
At a Major John Circle meeting the Ladies of the G A R plan final arrangements for distributing many Christmas baskets to poor families connected with the G A R. Donations are an annual event, and baskets will be distributed on Christmas Eve. a large attendance is urged for tomorrow evening.
Banks of the city will stay open this Friday evening to accommodate withdrawals. The hours will be the same as Saturday night, ensuring access after hours.
When a water pipe burst at the Lilly dry goods store basement, Z A Weisse and Watson plumbing workers halted a potential disaster. They detected seepage about 8 30 p m, moved stock to raised platforms, and labored through the night to prevent substantial damage to goods.
Daniel Gatton of near Fairport acquired property at 900 Climer Street from Mrs. Elizabeth J. Foster today. The purchase was arranged through the Titus Loan and Investment Co.
A busy district court session includes a divorce granted to Mrs. Ethel M. Alderman, settlements in the Ollie Kile versus Dr. Carl case, and the Whittaker Schaefer jury trial set for this afternoon. The Iowa Condensed Milk company assets are slated for public sale January 26 as receivers move to finalize its dissolution. Proceedings include motions on new trials and specific pleadings in multiple cases, with jurors and parties navigating the November term.
Miss Minnie Eline of Beardstown Illinois Miss Maud Sawyer of Chicago and Miss Kate Pentzer of Chicago participate in the college event, highlighting guests from outside town.
Hive No 13 Ladies of the Maccabees held a pleasant meeting last evening initiating a class and planning two weeks hence for an installation Miss Hilla L Mark of Des Moines will attend the installation A B C Club meets with Mrs A A Petersen plans for a Christmas tree event at her Mulberry avenue home Friday evening were made and refreshments served
Paris reports Baroness Vaughan arrived in France after departing Belgium quietly. She declined to speak to reporters at the railway station and will proceed to Balincourt chateau where her children are. Brussels notes her reign ended, with a hint of expulsion if she remained. Furnishings from Leopold were sent to France ahead of departure.
The Eagle Court No 1 at the A P O N T held last evening initiated ten members into the society and announced another initiation at the next session. Due to hall usage next Monday the meeting moves to Wednesday night. All A O U W members are eligible for membership in the newly reorganized group.
A Russian-born man Henry Albert Tober renounces allegiance to Czar Nicholas. Judge Jackson administers final citizenship papers and Tober answers the standard questions with notable accuracy.
Pike Township Iowa December death report: Mr and Mrs Ray Cochran mourn the loss of their infant daughter from pneumonia, with Drs Nolan and Ady attending. Funeral Thursday from the family home. Mrs Mary Smith and daughter Lorain travel to Chicago for winter stay. Warry Coyner moves near Muscatine. Charles Chesebro visits Myr Elder. Henry Sitter travels to Muscatine. Adams Sunday school to hold Christmas tree Friday night. All are invited.
This week only 15 cents per copy on Eclipse Edition music by Hirk and Fesler at Hershey Building. Offer covers two copies for 15 cents.
Invitations issued for the wedding of L. R. McKee principal of Conesville school and brother of County Clerk W. S. McKee to Miss Geneva B. Miller. The ceremony will be at the Miller home two miles southwest of Cone on Wednesday evening December 29 at 7 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Bechtel will officiate in the Reformed church. A notable union uniting two old Orono township families with Muscatine guests expected.
Beta Iota Phi and Delta Kappa Phi plan a homecoming week with multiple socials. Monday features Beta Tota Phi at the A. O. U. W. hall, Wednesday hosts a stag party and a club meeting, Friday hosts Miss Ida Weaver and Miss Mary Martin at 200 West Sixth Street, and Saturday includes an overland ride to Ardongs for city members attending.
Washington report says Zelaya's army was defeated at Rama by Estrada's forces today. The Zelayan army is in retreat as Castrillo, Estrada's provisional government hero, relays the news.
Davenport police found Mrs Ida Schroeder dead in her West Davenport residence today. She lived alone and was discovered after neighbors reported a locked door at noon.
City Engineer Ryan Ja returns from Centerville after two days tending business and visiting friends. Albert Baird of Lake township and wife depart on the Golden State Limited for Los Angeles and other western points. Mrs. W Gladstone of Cedar street recovers from inflammatory rheumatism after five weeks. John Eversmeyer departs on a combined business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles on the Golden State Limited. A license issued to Robert A. Waller and Miss Della C Allbright.
A series of brief social items recount birthday celebrations hosted by A. Blank and Mrs. Jack Broders, a bazaar attended by Wm Thoms and Dittmer family members, weekend visits by Clara Marolf, Edna Riessen and Ella Riessen, and gatherings at the Dittmer and Bohnsack homes. Names include Geo Dittmer, Edwin Thomasen, Herman Frick, Wo Puck, Henry Westphal, Otto Assmussen, Emil Liebke, and Blue Grass residents.
At the Bolinsack home Mr and Mrs F Dittmer Allen and Mrs J Paustian spent Tuesday evening with the J Meier home. Mr and Mrs F Buemann and Hulda visited Durant Tuesday afternoon. Viola Bolinsack returned to school work at Blue Grass after spending the week with home folks.
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