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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

4

Miss Jennie Arkin Will Wed In January

Society note reports Miss Jennie Arkin daughter of Mr and Mrs B Arkin to wed in January at the Northwest Dorision Street Hebrew Inmstingiest 1517 Marion Pliers Chinagrns. The couple’s families reside in the city and announce the forthcoming marriage with friends and relatives invited. Robert Honts and Miss Hmme L Cotes, both of this city, united in marriage last evening at First Balls parsonage by Rev J B Smith.

Jennie Arkin Mes B. Arkin William Larhmen Dorision Robert Honts Hmme L. Cotes Mmerringe Parson Aps J. B. Smith Wits James Blonts Groesm Nuscetine Giersef

Ogilvie Funeral Held Private for Alexander Ogilvie

The funeral of Alexander Ogilvie was held at Greenwood chapel with private services attended only by immediate relatives. Rev. J. N. Elliott officiated. interment followed. pallbearers named. Born April 11, 1888 in Muscatine, he moved to Los Angeles in 1903 and worked at Pacific Sash and Door and other firms before death on December 16, 1908 at age 20.

Alexander Ogilvie Greenwood Chapel J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church Chester Lillibridge Charles Jackson George Jackson D. W. Jackson J. M. Godtie Frank Jackson Alexeneier Jackson Ogilvie Wes Muscetine Los Angeles Mr. Ogibvie Cal Cinas Angeles Polytechnic School Pacific Seshana Deer Company Elis

Marriage of Fitream Baker and Alice Grinstead

The First Methodist church in town hosted a wedding ceremony this afternoon for Fitream Baker of Kent and Alice Grinstead of Wellmen. Rev. Thomas Osborn conducted the service. The couple will reside near Keo after the ceremony as friends extend congratulations.

Mathodim Fitream Baker Kenta Gant Wiss Alice FF Srientis Jntn Ea Turm Keo

Odd Fraternity Session Sets Installment Plans

Rammer Jotkes Decree of Finner convened last evening with a social event. Arrangements were made for the installation of recently elected officers on Semuery 12th. Anthens will be initiates that evening and program HYTanseo.

Rammer Jotkes Finner Semuery Anthens Hytanseo

Major John Button Club Event With Mrs Willie

Last night the Major John Button club hosted Mrs Marme Willie at the corner of Fourth Street and Ogk Streets. The brief social gathering featured local attendees and a informal reception in a neighborhood venue.

John Button Marme Willie Fourtth Sant Ogk Streets

Rithenberg Funeraal for Miss Bessie Ruth Nuthers

The funeral of Miss Bessie Ruth Nuthers, who died last evening, was held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the family residence bi7 East Tenth street. Rev. 3 officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. The service was impressive and attended by many former Diametes Manguora.

Bessie Ruth Nuthers Monte Greenwood Cemetery

St Matthias School Extends Holiday Break

Scroph FS CLOSER. Work for the year tits continue at St Matthias. Students were dismissed for Christmas holidays with no program offered. Studies resume on Monday January 4th.

St. Matthias St. Wetthiens New Crear

Appointment of Norton as Assistant Surgeon in Muscatine District

The note reports Pr. VW S. Norton being appointed assistant surgeon to Dr. HB M. Dean for the Muscatine district of the Rock Island line, following a receiver matter from Chief Surgeon Dr. 5 0 Phimmer of Chicarn. This announcement records Norton’s role within the C R FP rattreat context and reflects the era’s medical roster adjustments.

VW. S. Norton Phimmer Chicarn

University growth strains resources prompts budget request

Madison Wis Dec 24 a university official releases a biennial report warning that rapid growth at the University of Wisconsin exceeds current resources and urges the legislature to raise educational appropriations from 20000 to 50000 to fund expansion and improvements.

Madison, Wis Resitem Vanchise University of Musconsin Mate Public Today

Ilulinos Couple United in German M E Church Marriage

George Krueger and Rose Scinopa were united in marriage at the German M E parsonage this morning at 1 o clock by Rev. C W Behultze. The groom resides in Rock Island County Ill. and the bride is a Mercer county resident. They will reside on a farm in Drury township with many friends.

George Krueger Rose Scinopa M. E. Church Cc. W. Behultze Rock Iskant County Ill Willie the Brite Mercer County Drury Town Shin

Jackson Banquet Arrangements Set for January Seventh

The executive committee of the Jackson Club will meet tonight in the secretary's office to finalize plans for the Jackson banquet on January 7 and discuss additional matters of importance.

Jackson Bancwer Jackson Jackson Club L. 3. Horan

New Band Formed in Muscatine Under M. Stark Jr

A new band has been organized in Muscatine by M. Stark Jr for the Eighteen area. Regular rehearsals are held at Appell hall in South Muscatine and, with proper practice, organization is expected to improve. The band roster includes M. Stark Jr director trombones F A Bringer Thomas Patrick and Alhos Charles Viner Wels clarinet William Reamer Burger Shafnitang C Klefenbach bass drum J Hopewell A Gremmell snare drum Andrew Berke cornet A Springborn Mr Closter Glen Shafnit Shafnit Lange Carl rhime baritone Haerrey Dollman.

M. Stark, Jr Appell Hall South Muscatine F. A. Bringer A Thomas Patrick Nd Alhos Charles Viner Wels William Reamer Bwrger Shafnitang C. Klefenbach J. Hopewell A. Gremmell Andrew Berke Cormnet A. Springborn Mr Closter Glen Shafnit Lange Carl #rhime Haerrey Dollman

Is Severely Hurt At Button Plant

John Farrier of 50 Hest Fifth Street, an employee of the Vampire Pearl Button company, was severely injured this morning at the plant. He slipped while turning off steam over a tank of shells and fell, sustaining two fractured ribs. He was taken to Bersher Hospital in critical condition with possible internal injuries.

John Farrier Fifth Street Bampire Chy Pearl Button Company Gilant Ferrier Stuemme Be West Bersher Hospiteal Frank Fisiste Htis Net

Officers Elected by Barbers Union No 248 Muscatine

At the quarterly meeting of Berbers' Union No 248 in Muscatine officers were elected for committees trusts and fiskeleretes were appointed. The election results show President W F Grae Vice President Wren Bakker Corresponding Secretary Townsley Recorder O Curtis Treasurer Ber Wietern Guide Rev Binur Guardian Roper Pattern Trustees Townsley Wren Bekerenf Ror Bheart Fimanre Committee T Curtis KR Patterson and L Tnller Delegates to Trades Association Charles Billingy Leslie Erwin A George Crilking and W Bo ker.

Cnmrtel Trudn Muscatine Treaties and Labor Assembly Hell W. F Grae Wren Bakker R Townsley O. Curtis Ber Wietern Binur Guerdian Roper Townslee Wren Bekerenf Ror Fimanre Curtis KR. Patterson L. Tnller Ascientil Charles Billingy Leslie Erwin A. George Crilking W. Bo‘ker

Christmas Number of Auroran Is Out

The Christmas issue of the Auroran, the official high school paper, is issued today and includes an athletic preview and literary contributions showing encouraging advancement. The 12 page cover features Santa Claus and offers a gent reading matter.

Auroran Sante Claus

Local Notes From Olive Branch Peculiar

Shr. fant! Mrs Nick Nickins and Chartes Redieafel family sights in Muscatine. Mr and Mrs Will Hisie and Grantipe Eisele of Green Valley pass through for Muscatine on business. C A Hughes and Mise Bmam Pontel visit Muscatine. Chas Pontel delivers corn to Will and bought a fine team Friday.

Pontel Muscatine Caliers Chas. Ponte Ponte

Identity of body not established in Burlington case

Investigation indicates a Burlington dead man was not Foley. Muscatine bricklayer William G. Foley identity questioned after a card in his union name was found on the victim. Cedar Rapids and Marquette connections and a potential second man named Pooley complicate the case.

Willsm G. Foley Bricklever F. Wim Gate Merk Muscetine Coromer Progbh Burlington William G. Pooler Cefar Rapids al. Hoppe Rock Merrill Cater Rapids Ceter Rapids Willem G. Foley Maertelie Milwaukee Road Pooley Muscatine Marielle William G. Fooler Cefier Rapids Poler William & Polers Prugh

Record Set In Curved Course Race At One Mile

A headline reports Geals Wohla and Anita Cal setting two new world marks on a curved one mile course after winning the fourth race in Bunn Anite at Chicago. The existing record holder Dick Wells carried 1212 pounds.

Smith Unites Montanic Couple at First Baptist Parsonage

This morning at 11 o clock at the First Baptist parsonage Leslie W Martlo ck and Miss Marr Pratt both of Joy were united in the bonds of matrimony by Rev RB Smith. They returned to their home in Joy this afternoon.

Bliss Elizabeth Healy wed in Muscatine this week

Bliss Elizabeth Healy tied the knot in Muscatine on December 23. Mrs Downer hosted a Sewing Circle gathering. several residents and visitors, including Miss Mabe Milhoin and Miss Agnes O’Brien, were noted in local social roundups.

Artion Iowa Bliss Elizabeth Healy Savent Muscatine Abrs EB. Downer Sloughyroadl Miss Mabe Milhoin Stice Temalowe Levie Lee Saturte T. Downer Musecatinee Agnes O'Brien Seheol F. M. Pergusoy Charles Cross Ottumwa EH. Cole M. Riges Vernon Legie Allie Chapman Cone Jolen T. Downer Aspen Sanday Downer Hallan Cole Williams Purg John Webb William and George Davenport Rien Legiet Murcatine Svent

Social notes from Columbus City and vicinity

Weman Ta. Tec. 25 ir. and Mrs. Oscar Cassabanum of Columbus City spent a few days last week at Will McFatitier's. Will MePatfsen accompanies a cattle call to Chicago Saturday. Mrs. BH. ES. Davis calls at Sam Carson's Tuesday afternoon. Martie Davis spent Saturday with her cousins Asia and Sadie Davis. Mrs. WillieFauden and Mr.ioseat Cassdbaum Wednesday with their sister Mrs. Walter Mars. Elizabeth Thomas and Winmire Peters of Cotter neat Saturday night at H. Dearie’s.

Weman Oscar Cassabanum Colunbus City Will McFatitier Chicago ES. Davis Sam Carson Martie Davis Asia Ant Sadie Davis WillieFauden Qoseat Cassdbaum Sven Weftnesitiay Sistet Walter Mars Elizabeth Thomas Ant Winmire Peters Cotter Dearie

Delaware Navy Battleship Delaware Christened With Water

Newport News December 22 The launch of the 20 000 ton battleship Delaware at Newport News is planned for February. The Brentucky yard ship in its class prior christened with water reportedly saw whisky bottles shattered by Kentuckians as the vessel moved through town.

Newport News W.C. T. Ul Deleware Delewere Brentuckr

Passage on Patriotism and a Rossetti Ancestor in War Tale

A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Agostino Politiero, great grandfather of Dante Gubie Rossetti, in an Italian war tale set during the siege of a fortress in Paris. An anxious crowd, crowding the assault, hears a man call to “Fight for your country” as a rusty sword is drawn and exchange of courage and fear unfolds.

Agostino Dante Gubiie Rossetti Paris Reyes Willie Randeo Dioud Ptise Anil Poriler

Bank official’s arrest shocks McAlester crowd

Disjointed OCR text reports arrest of a former bank official tied to the First National Bank of Eu- in McAlester. Details are scrambled, but the incident involves a cash handler or cashier accused in a local case.

Bame Arrestet McAlester Okin Lec I Barr Elliott Ivy Ter The First ‘National Bank of

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in December Heist

County Attorney Deubert announces the arrest of Lal Wer for the December 1 bank robbery. The stolen money amounting to $2,700 was recovered. Deubert states the robbery was likely the work of a professional.

Lal Wer Vesterney Gounnty Deubert Seve Biliott Professionai

The Cannons Roared and Speaker Visited

A chaotic scene unfolds as a visiting dignitary tours a state schedule with Speaker Cannwoen amid noisy lower-grade pupils. An exhibition of amateur oratory near Berrom’s Battle of Wa tellew leads to a sudden sneeze and a volley of farcical cries from the crowd.

Canne

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