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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
12
Dubuque sportsman Harry Barmeier ends his campaign for state game and fish warden after learning Governor Carroll may consider the old soldiers' preference clause in appointing the successor to Geo. F. Lincoln.
Dows E R Eide, a resident of this place, died in a shocking accident Saturday night. He apparently walked off the railroad bridge around 9 o clock, breaking his neck. His body was found Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Waterloo youth Ernest Adams assaulted his wife in Fairbank Sunday night. Marshal Peter McNeff tried to arrest him, and Adams attacked the officer with boiling water, an axe, then a loaded revolver.
The Charles City independent district school board has prepared plans for a new $235000 school building to replace the old stone schoolhouse erected in the early history of the city.
Cedar Rapids engineer A. G. Rutan died from injuries after a Rock Island wreck at Alandale Minnesota. Fireman Johnson of Albert Lea sustained a sprained ankle as the only other reported injury.
Waterloos oldest hotel man Waterloow Moon aged 75 has sold his Nashaw hotel property to former Sheriff Shrerwood of New Hampton who previously ran the Central House there. Moon has operated hotels for four decades and is noted as Iowa’s oldest hotel man.
Guy Marley and Henry Mariey were held to answer to the murder charge at the preliminary trial. Each is held on bonds of 5000 dollars. Tra Brandridge was held as a witness on 1990 dollar bond.
Marengo mayor J. T. Beem fell ill with pneumonia Friday and is now in exceedingly critical condition as his family gathers at his bedside.
Eldora resident Sidora-Joan Graham a county pioneer and long time forty-adiper died at his Eldora home last week. The obituary notes his status as a community figure and long service in local affairs.
Fort Madison resident Walter Bowman, a young man, was fatally shot by an accidental discharge of his own pistol last Saturday, according to local reports.
The Manchester community sees the smallpox scare fade as health officials declare the threat over following weeks of anxiety and precaution. Residents had lived with alarms, medical checks, and containment measures during the outbreak.
The 1910 program from West Liberty First Methodist Society lists monthly sessions with hostesses and leaders. Topics include The Savage Glimpses of Africa The Gospel in Spain The Bondsman The Freedman Our Mission Schools The Citizen The Student An Oriental Travelog Life in a Mission Station The Christian City and Deaconess Work Yesterday and Today in India The Mite Box Orientals Mormons Our Young People Literature The Philippines Mission Work in Bulgaria Spanish Speaking People The Treasury Indians and Alaskans South America's Future Hope Progress of Missions The Year's Work
A 25 cent advert promotes Coliq and Grip cold remedy claiming to remove the cause of headaches. It urges readers to look for the full name and signature E. W. Grove.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on his farm 214 miles west of Moscow and 214 miles east of Atalissa on Thursday December 23. The items include five good horses seven milch cows one bull twenty head of shoats a large number of chickens and farm machinery under usual terms.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a safe quick cure for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims to relieve backache, rheumatic pains, nervous tension, and a host of urinary symptoms after several doses. The copy urges readers to buy the fifty cent treatment from any drugstore and credits Pape, Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati.
On January 1 O E Johnson announces a new senior basketball league to be formed this winter by the local YMCA. A meeting for eligible players is set for 4 p m January 1 with play starting January 6 on Thursdays. Seventeen department members have signed and organizers expect at least six teams. Members of A and B classes and factory league players may participate if skilled enough.
Attorney L. J. Horan, Exalted Ruler of the local Elks, returned from Davenport where he joined Grand Exalted Ruler J. A. Sammis of Sioux City at a Davenport Elks banquet. Horan and Sammis spoke with other dignitaries before nearly 300 attendees in a successful event.
Sophia Pon beck sued the administrator of the Burk estate for services. The case was settled and stricken from the docket with $500 allowed to the plaintiff and the suit dismissed without prejudice.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church enjoyed a jolly ride to the country home of J. W. Te Strake in Bloomington township. A warm supper and a pleasant evening followed at Te Strake residence.
Clyde L. Peck of Chicago arrived in Muscatine last evening to visit with old friends during the holidays. He heads a growing newspaper circulation agency with several contracts that have sparked spirited contests.
The Baptist Young People's Union held its annual meeting at the church. Oscar Brandt named president with a full slate of officers headed by Mrs. Bessie Coyner as vice president and Miss Anna Scott as secretary. New committee chairmen include Rev. Charles E. Bryden for Devotional and Miss Ella Nyenhuis for Membership.
Morning Sun society notes report births and visits as Ola Swan begins work at the telephone exchange. A Dec 12 boy joins Mr and Mrs Bert McKinley, and a Dec 10 son arrives for Mr and Mrs Jesse Ross. Out of town teachers plan Christmas vacations. many local residents visit relatives or travel. A box supper and Christmas tree brighten Cord school. public schools close for holiday and resume Jan 3. Rev Gardner speaks at the Methodist church for Graham hospital funds.
The Royal Chair is a roomy Morris chair with a push button back adjust. A finger presses a small button under the right arm to raise or lower the back, and it stays in place until pressed again.
Omaha Monday by the death of a niece, Mrs. Edith Johnson. The Sunday school board of the Methodist Sunday school met and elected officers for the coming year: Superintendent J. W. Smith, assistant J. K. Latta, secretary Miss Lola Faris, assistant Bessie Metz, treasurer Miss Etta Ross, librarian Joe Beck, assistant Charlie Smith, chorister Miss Inez Mellinger, pianist Miss Lemma Beck, assistant Elda Latta.
A. E. Strand of Glendive Montana, visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Shinabarger at 1101 Mulberry Avenue, left for the west this morning.
Mrs. E B Tucker of Columbus Junction spent yesterday afternoon shopping in this city, adding a note of social activity to local routines.
Mrs. Nettie Taylor of Letts was a visitor in the city yesterday afternoon, stopping for a short visit and to see local sights.
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice opens and reads Vera Heinly last will and testament hearing set for January 17 1919 at Muscatine District Court. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate per clerk W S McKee. Attorneys Jayne Hoffman represent the estate.
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