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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
8
A man was brought to the police station around 1:30 PM after a dispute inside a public area. He refused to disclose his name or residence, claiming not to be intoxicated. officers found two full pints and a small amount of whiskey on him, and they hope he will identify his address after the effects wear off.
In Ottumwa a 40 foot tree will be lit tonight on the federal court lawn under playground league and church groups. St Mary’s church chimes open the program and choirs sing carols with school children. In Burlington a 40 foot tree will glow at 5 pm on Main Street with Mayor Norton turning on the lights. St Van’s church choir and a band provide music through the evening.
The regular monthly meeting of the Muretine County Crop Improvement Society is to be held with county crop advisor Kirkyetright promising reports of substantial importance. Members will hear items of more than passing significance and conduct notable business.
In Tamesville Lackawanna railroad station burglars pried open the back door and carried the safe away on a hand car. There was little money in the safe, as the tote stack had been anticipated by the station agent.
Former Nicaragua president Jose Santos Zelaya departs New York for Barcelona after failing to secure France asylum. Washington had conditioned his exile to ensure he left within a reasonable time as agents monitor compliance.
The Salvation Army, aided by local donors, will provide forty well filled dinner baskets to Muscatine homes for Christmas. Funds continue to come in while volunteers prepare the food parcels to be delivered tomorrow. The relief also includes clothing for children and elderly family members sharing in the aid.
A. J. Mevitlebseh will travel to Ottumwa Friday to attend Congressman Pepper's funeral and seal a steel burial vault for the remnant of the late congressman. Pepper family members in the city bought a first class steel burial vault from the Iowa Culvert and Sheet Metal company, manufactured in this city, shipped from Oregon and to be placed in the cemetery after the funeral.
Prominent politicians from across the state will attend memorial exercises in Muscatine for late Congressman I. S. Peppee. Arrangements are being made to accommodate many out of town visitors who will hear eloquent eulogies and confer with party leaders. Washington reports indicate a majority of the congressional committee members visiting Ottumwa on Friday plan to travel to Muscatine Sunday to participate.
Rev T T Richards of Scranton Pa pastor of America’s largest Welsh Baptist church will speak at First Baptist Muscatine on Sunday January 4 with a lecture on America’s Two Goals on January 6. Richards, a sought after orator, will bring eloquent discourse to a local audience.
The Partners of Santa Claus in Muscatine coordinated a Christmas gift drive for 3 to 4 dozen children, providing toys, clothing, and books through Christian packages. Volunteers delivered gifts via a Wilhelme euro truck, with agents visiting homes and reporting that the response surpassed last year, ensuring no child is overlooked.
Dr. R M Anderson chief anthropologist reports valuable bird and animal specimens forwarded to the Canadian Geological Survey. The Stefansson expedition's Alaska vessel Mary Sacha, with crew and scientists wintering at Collinson Point, sent notes and letters home detailing voyage from Nome to Teller and Point Belcher, plans for spring return, and winter quarters ashore.
Bertha Seidler Wirtz, widow of Peter Wirtz and believed heir to the Holland Landing wealth, died at 11:30 AM after a paralytic stroke. Born June 17, 1843, she spent most of her life in Rock Island County, lived in note City recently, and leaves three children. Funeral services are set for Saturday at St Marys Church with interment in St Marks Cemetery.
About a hundred Muscatine residents will attend the Centerville Firemen’s elaborate society ball, part of roughly a thousand invitations issued for the year’s most lavish local event. The Koontz and Koontz orchestra will depart this afternoon to provide music for the dancing, then travel Friday to Durant for the Old Fashioned German Bird Shoot by the Turner society’s Ladies Auxiliary. Children will dance from 10 to 11, and several spankers are planned.
A detailed report of a housewarming hosted by James Turkington and family on their Letts area farm. About eighty guests attended an oyster supper and social hours, with many neighbors and relatives listed among attendees from Letts Columbus June Muscatine and nearby points.
New York December 24 Though Tim Sullivan is dead his heirs announce Bowery families will still receive the customary Christmas dinner baskets. Inmates in Bowery lodging houses will also be remembered. The Tim othy Sullivan association has been reorganized and incorporated to continue the benevolent work.
Syracuse December 24 Frank Kenyon a railroad telegraph operator was shot and killed early today in the home of Albert Webster a young businessman Amboy Webster is being sought by police as the slayer Kenyon reportedly broke in the front door and took possession of the parlor firing a shot at Webster which missed No motive for the intrusion is known
James K. Fulton of Walker was struck by a Black assailant during a failed holdup at the corner of First Street and Seventh Avenue in Cedar Rapids. Fulton, hit in the chest with a public safety item, remained in hospital last night with a chance of recovery. A second Black suspect accompanied the first during the attempt.
Meridian Texas December 24 Mrs Ellen Ethridge who confessed to killing four of her step children was sentenced to life imprisonment after a verdict found her guilty of the murder of Oscar her stepson The prosecution plans separate trials in each case and called the second trial immediately after the verdict
A court case alleges misapplied funds in a suit naming a player and a pianist. The defendant faces a judgment amount claimed as due, with the plaintiff pursuing recovery through the appropriate legal action.
Davenport announces Democratic backing for Lewis E. Roddenly, police magistrate, as candidate for Congress in the second district. Roddenly, a seven year veteran, aims for one term in the late Congress. Headed by party officials, the move signals Roddenly’s bid amid local political reshaping.
The dispatch from Washington outlines a suspended decision to January 15, 1914, awaiting further instructions on the collection and taxation of interest on bonds issued by special taxation districts. Attorney General Reynolds is expected to support the move, with emphasis on source taxation at one percent. The article reflects a debate on local irrigation and improvement districts and related tax schemes.
The Gynie in the January American Magazine counsels secrecy in conversation. Do not reveal anything truly interesting or confidential lest your listener become absorbed and forget who spoke, leading to wider dissemination of the message.
Fragmentary OCR reports a sensational case in this county last fall involving a woman and her husband. Allegations suggest a disputed departure and possible wrongdoing as the case proceeds in court.
A woman from York reportedly traveled to Germany under the claim she served as a nurse and wound care specialist. The report notes unclear details about her role and the purpose of the trip.
Banner lodge held an enthusiastic gathering at the A O U W hall on Tuesday evening. Miss Gussie Alvil resigned as chief of honor and Mrs Fanny Stagleton will assume the role as lady of honor, with installation of officers to follow. Alice Judisch was chosen as delegate to the grand lodge in Sioux City next year, Minnie Stowe as alternate. Hostesses plan elaborate family dinners tomorrow as Muscatine area visitors arrive for holidays. Pomona grange to meet at Wilton Friday to elect officers and initiate new members. Women’s Mission Society of the First Congregational church postpones meeting to next week.
Fort Dodge Indiana December 24 the Cardiff giant the famed nineteenth century hoax will return to town with booster plans to use the statue as a local advertisement J BR Mulroney a Fort Dodge manufacturer purchased the famous block of gypsum rock and is shipping it back to its original starting point for display in the new year onlookers expect a festive homecomingпион
Mr and Mrs Wm H Dentach Mann of Oak Street depart for Cesar Rapids to spend Christmas. Mr and Mrs A J Magus and son Master Eugene of 401 East Ninth Street leave for Digin US to visit relatives over the holidays.
A dense OCR list catalogs many 19th and early 20th century industries and railroads. Companies include Amalgamated Copper American Cane Sugar Refining American Smelting and Refining Anaconda Mining Atchison Colorado Fuel & Iron and more alongside major rail lines like New York Central Union Pacific and Norfolk and Western. The fragment reflects a broad array of corporate entities and transportation networks of the era.
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