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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
4
Local items report social visits and departures as residents journey to Wilton Columbus Junction Rock Island Wapello Tipton and Colum bus Junction for holidays and business. Several return home from Davenport North Liberty Brighton Richman Silvis and Chicago while others announce pipes for sale and piano tuning services.
The Wabash railroad sells homeseekers excursion tickets from Chicago to principal Texas points at 25 dollars for the round trip. Interested parties are asked to state their objective point for mailed itinerary details. Address F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams Street Chicago.
West Hill Mission hosts a Sunday school Christmas program with songs recitations and prayers. Children including Clyde Bush Eva May Libbie Jennie Hyink and others perform a varied lineup of readings and musical numbers for an enjoyable evening.
Amusement review praises the new play A Millionaire Tramp for appealing to all classes with humor pathos and stage spectacle. Critics note its fresh production, immersive scenic environment, and memorable seasonal moments including snow bridal choir and church chimes. The piece invites large audiences and promises strong nightly turnout at the Grand Opera House Friday night.
Most YWCA classes are on holiday break but Mrs Howe's embroidery class will meet tonight at 7 30. The YWCA rooms will be open New Year's Day in the afternoon and all gentlemen and ladies are invited to drop in.
Arthur C. Ryan, Muscatine boy and Grinnell College student, will address the YMCA men’s meeting next Sunday at year’s end. A special musical program accompanies the session and Ryan is billed as the principal speaker for an engaging talk.
Rev H F Martin leads the committee for a January Sunday school institute with B F Mitchell and Mrs Mary Foster Bryner among attendees. Dr Chas Roads delivered lectures at Alleghany College praised for sanity and clarity by The Christian Advocate and Chicago observer.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at 70 mph derailed three miles east of Defiance Ohio when rails spread. The combination coach overturned into a ditch. Only three passengers were injured and none seriously.
In Columbus Junction on December 26, residents hosted gatherings for visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs A R Achison honored Mr and Mrs Jacob Wren of Sheridan Wyoming with a party of about 35, while many families held Christmas dinners and visited relatives across nearby towns. Individuals traveled by train to Cotter, Muscatine, Washington and Des Moines as part of holiday visits.
Weather prophet W T Foster of Washington D C warns of a harsh January with a strong cold wave December 26 to 30, followed by storms and blizzards across central valleys and eastern states. He foresees shifting warm and cool waves, possible electric disturbances, and the prospect of widespread precipitation and extreme temperatures through the month.
In Technical World Magazine January issue Rene Bache profiles Theodore Gill at the Smithsonian, noting his fish room and scientific work funded by the government at one dollar a month. The piece highlights wealthy volunteers like Harrison G. Dyer and Gifford Pinchot, who serve patriotic aims with modest pay.
Dr George K Herman secretary of the Central A A U tells a Chicago reporter that Muscatine Co C has applied for membership. The Iowa association shows vigorous growth with commissioners Modi sett and a likely Terre Haute post for Indiana work. Ohio and Minnesota show increased and planned participation as Chicago, Detroit and other clubs join the central body. President Sullivan delays Chicago visit to attend board meeting.
The piece notes workers in low pay driven by public spirit or honor. It cites Roosevelt on doing good as a stronger incentive than money, suggesting a new aspiration that yields substantial benefits for the people and the nation.
The author recalls visitors who once loved there now bringing their children to the site of the White City. Imperial Jackson Park, lagoons, Venetian caravels, German building, and Columbia era memories are described with democracy and continuity, citing Joe Mitchell Chapple in National Magazine January.
A reflection on Maine's southeast corner as a wild, varied landscape. Rail routes circle the coast and rivers like an oval, while crossing inland requires varied travel by rail boat foot or canoe. The writer likens the region to Sweden's blended lands, praising its promiscuous spice of life.
Will Payne argues in January Everybody's that clairvoyance has little value for business. Professional seers earn about a dollar per sitting but dodge real risks like landlords and police. He notes infallible success rules exist, yet even their authors rarely achieve lasting success.
Henry Strohbehn of near Wilton filed charges against John Jarck of this city for assault with intent to murder. Jarck says self defense after attempting to take his wife and child during a family quarrel that began two months ago. The case, heard in Justice Howe's court, faces a heated battle with multiple witnesses expected.
Charles H Sander and Dessa E Huffman were married at the bride's home 601 East Fourth Street with Rev J C H Light officiating. Family and friends attended a Christmas colored reception and a later supper, gifts included silverware and china, couple to reside in the city with Sander employed by Huttig and McDermid Manufacturing.
Local residents travel on the Firefly to Washington for a Commercial club dance where the Thomas orchestra will provide music. The party is chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Drew Davidson and includes Miss Mildred Lane Edna Giesler Margaret Niver Florence Wiyant and Messrs W R Jayne J W Jones A.
Members of the Good Time club will meet Thursday afternoon at 604 Woodlawn avenue the home of Mrs. W. E. Howe. Full attendance is desired as the annual election of officers will be held.
The Mite society members entertain Friday January 4 at the home of Mrs Anna Hoffman on East Fourth street with plans for the upcoming program and social details.
As filing deadline nears for the January term, numerous cases are registered with the county clerk. Notable actions include Mary Foley et al seeking $210.33 against William Wesson for alleged note debt and Nichols Savings Bank suing Charles Arzt for $108. Equity suits were filed: Effie Trautman vs Sarah Trautman and George Smith vs Hattie Smith. A Nyenhuis v Hyink motion occupied Judge Jackson all day.
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