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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
22
At G A R hall Wednesday evening the Major John Circle Ladies of the G A R will finalize plans to distribute many Christmas baskets to poor families connected with the G A R. Donations are an annual event and many families are made happy on Christmas Eve. Large attendance is urged for tomorrow evening.
For the accommodation of patrons the city banks will stay open on Friday evenings this week instead of Saturday. Hours will mirror those of Saturday nights.
J A Weisse and Watson plumbing prevented major loss at B E Lilly dry goods by discovering a burst water pipe Monday night. They alerted plumbers, removed linoleum, and raised stock on platforms, working through the night to halt damage that could have worsened in late hours.
Daniel Gatton of near Fairport today bought from Mrs Elizabeth H Foster the property at 90 Climer street. The Titus Loan and Investment Co facilitated the purchase.
The district court heard a range of matters including a divorce grant, several motions, and the Whittaker Schaefer trial to close the November term. A settlement in the Ollie Kile vs Dr F F Carl suit was announced. Condensed Milk of Iowa Co. assets were ordered sold at public sale January 26. Mrs Ollie Kile sought 10 000 for slander but dismissed. The Whitaker case centered on a commission claim for selling the Commercial Hotel. Divorces, motions, and ongoing pleadings filled the day with jurors to be discharged when not serving.
Invitations issued for the wedding of L R McKee principal of Conesville school and brother of County Clerk W S McKee to Miss Geneva E Miller at the Miller home two miles southwest of Cone on Wednesday evening December 29 at 7 o clock. Rev J W Bechtel will perform the ceremony in the Reformed church with many friends and relatives present. The event unites two old Orono township families and McKee has achieved success in Muskcatine county education. Muscatine guests expected.
Beta Iota Phi and Delta Kappa Phi announce a home coming reunion week with multiple events. Monday features a dance at the A O U W hall, Wednesday hosts a stag party and a girls club meeting, Friday hosts Ida Weaver and Mary Martii, at 200 West Sixth Street, and Saturday a ride overland to Arden.
College guests from outside the city include Miss Minnie Kline of Beardstown Ill Miss Maud Sawyer and Miss Kate Pentzer both from Chicago as part of the visiting party.
The Ladies of the Maccabees Hive No. 13 held a pleasant meeting last evening. A class was initiated and plans made for the upcoming installation in two weeks. Miss Ella L. Mark of Des Moines will attend the installation.
The A B C Club met last evening with Mrs A A Petersen of 1910 Mulberry Avenue to plan the club Christmas tree event. The gathering at Mrs Petersen’s home Friday evening will include refreshments served by the hostess.
Paris reports Baroness Vaughan arrived last evening and declined to speak to reporters at the station. She plans to go to Balincourt chateau where her children are. Brussels notes she left Belgium quietly as her reign ended, with hints of expulsion if not voluntary. Furnishings of her chateau were packed and sent to France, gifts from Leopold.
The session of Eagle Court No 1 of the A P O N T initiated a class of ten into the society amid unusual enjoyment. Another initiation is announced for the next session. Because the hall is needed for other uses next Monday, the next meeting will occur Wednesday night. All A U W lodge members are eligible for membership in the newly reorganized society.
Henry Albert Tober, born in Russia, formally renounced allegiance to the czar today. Judge Jackson administered his final citizenship papers and Mr. Tober answered the standard questions with noted accuracy.
Pike Township la Dec 21 Mr and Mrs Ray Cochran mourn the death of their infant daughter taken ill Tuesday night with pneumonia Doctors Nolan of Nichols and Ady of West Liberty attended Funeral will be held Thursday from the family residence The Cochran family and friends extend sympathy Mrs Mary Smith and daughter Lorain journeyed on the Western to Chicago for the winter Others note Harry Coyner moved to a new home near Muscatine Chesebro visited Elder’s Monday Sitter business trip to Muscatine Adams Sunday school to have a Christmas tree Friday night all are invited
This week only popular sheet music offered at 15 cents a copy Eclipse Edition. Two copies available for 15 cents, Hirt and Fesler handle the sale at Hershey Building.
Washington reports Ze lay a’s army was defeated at Rama by Estrada today. Advices reach Dr Castrillo, representative hero of Estrada’s provisional government. Zelayan forces are in retreat as the conflict unfolds in the region.
Davenport reports Mrs. Ida Schroeder, who lived alone, was found dead in her West Davenport residence today. Neighbors notified police after discovering the locked door at noon.
City Engineer J A Ryan returned from Centerville after two days away for business and visiting friends. Albert and Mrs Baird of Lake township left on the Golden State Limited for Los Angeles and other western points. Mrs W Gladstone of Cedar Street has improved after five weeks of inflammatory rheumatism. John H Eversmeyer departed for a combined business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles on the Golden State Limited. A marriage license was issued to Robert A Walter and Della C Allbright today.
A. Blank entertained relatives and friends on his birthday Wednesday. Several families attended local events including the Walcott bazaar Saturday evening, and numerous visits and gatherings occurred at the Dittmer and Bohnsack homes across Davenport, Rock Island, and nearby towns.
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