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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
4
Local notes cover Armory basketball Friday with Co C meeting Wheaton at 8:15. Several residents travel for visits and Christmas fareings and mentions include H W Gipple and Miss Lizzie Schwertfeger in Davenport and other city arrivals and departures.
A Citizens' Light & Railway representative reviews a plan to loop the blocks bounded by Iowa avenue East Second street Mulberry street and East Third street so every car would pass Second Street stores and key buildings. Grand Rapids owners will decide after meetings with Muscatine business leaders.
The funeral for Mrs. Carl Mueller, who died from severe injuries days earlier, was conducted this afternoon from her Lu cas street residence by Rev. J. Jans of the German Evangelical church. The Ladies' Aid society attended, and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving relative is sister Mrs. Frank Schaefer of Newell avenue.
The Methodist Sunday school will soon form a home department for members who cannot attend regular sessions. Lessons will be conducted at a member's home so those unable to leave can continue Sunday school work without interruption.
The Rev W P Stoddard will deliver a brief address on My Value as a Christian at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight. All church members and others are invited. Epworth League business meeting at 7 20 this evening at the same church.
Beginning January 1 the pay of all firemen on the Big Four system will be increased on average 7.77 percent. The announcement came from Cleveland Ohio dated December 27.
Roy Fowler was sentenced in Dayton Ohio to die in the electric chair on May 29 for the murder of his sweetheart Mamie Haggerty last August after she refused his marriage proposal.
El Paso Texas December 27 Southern Pacific officials said the firemans strike was virtually broken with trains arriving on time and freight being accepted as usual. Joseph Bedford grievance chairman said workers will still aim to tie up Harriman and related systems.
In Danville Illinois a collision between a Bie Four engine and an interurban car killed Charles Burnet of Mattoon and injured Conductor Garver of the traction car and Elijah Watkins of Fithian. A passenger from St. Louis named Robert Tilzler suffered fatal injuries.
Miner Hicks famed for 15 day entombment will receive 260 dollars per week for one year from N J Schmidt of Berkeley. First exhibition set for Bakersfield tomorrow night. Harry Linville, noted in the rescue, to lecture with two rescued miners traveling.
Anderson v Kline dismissed after out of court settlement. Day Downey case undecided due to complications. Iowa Publishing co sues C S Barclay for 150 dollars for ad space and copy. Minor Harry Schafnit guard ian annual report filed detailing year’s receipts and expenditures.
A Christmas surprise greeted Mr and Mrs Julius Gerndt Sr as relatives gathered at their Wast Eighth Street home Tuesday. Guests enjoyed a noon repast and exchanged gifts amid holly and mistletoe decorations. Attending were Mr and Mrs S Amlong and children Clifford and Leah Mrs M Callahan and children Helen and Will Mr and Mrs J Gerndt Jr and Harold Mr and Mrs H Juettner and daughter Linda and Mr and Mrs H Cooper.
The funeral of Mrs. John Van Gent who died early this week was held this afternoon. A 1:30 p.m. service at the residence was led by Rev. S. J. Menning, followed by a 2 p.m. service at the Dutch Reformed Church. Pallbearers included Will Sywassink, Benjamin Sywassink, Henry Van Gent, and Will Van Gent. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.
The Sunrise Prayer meeting for New Year’s Day is set for 6 30 at First Methodist Church. Oscar Brandt will lead the service under City Union auspices with broad church participation. Executive committee to discuss free hospital beds.
Belle Reynolds traveled from Rock Island to visit relatives for Christmas in Foster Illinois. A large crowd attended the Christmas program at the Baptist church Christmas night. Several families shared meals and visits over the holiday. The Baptist ladies plan a New Year dinner on January 1 1907 at F P Gillett.
Cecil W. Bangs and Miss Madge E. Babbitt wed at the bride’s parents home in Port Allen with a large reception and supper for about 500 guests. The couple teach at Nichols school. the ceremony was by Rev. E A Brinton under an evergreen arch as Prof. O E Bangs sang Because and Lohengrin played by Geneva Stiller. Many relatives and friends attended from Cedar Falls Grundy Center and surrounding towns.
An error in the Argus lodge No. 17 Iowa Legion of Honor officers list omits Dr A J Oliver who was elected as one of the medical examiners. The issue notes he was chosen for that role.
Frank Kelley and sons return to Iowa after visiting his mother Mrs M J Kelley and other relatives. Henry Wiley hosts a Sunday gathering with Will Tyler family Ethel Tyler Kate Thomas. Births: Brayton 21 December a son. First 18 December a son. George Morehead visits Abe Johnson in Missouri. Jim Johnson to move into George Johnson’s former Illinois City house. January Otto Zeigler family Frank Thomas daughter Jella and John Johnson visit Emil Zeigler of Germany Friday. Will Kadle family of Edgington visit Will Parker Monday.
The regular meeting of Banner lodge will be held at the A. O. U. W. bail Friday evening. All the candidates to be initiated are requested to be present.
The dance at the Commercial club in Washington last night drew about 75 couples for a highly enjoyable affair. The Thomas orchestra from this city provided music and local musicians were well received with almost every selection encored and danced beyond midnight.
Members of the Colonel Hare Circle arranged a New Year’s afternoon reception at Mrs Anna Cummins east ninth street from four to six. The ceremony includes officer installation with department president Mrs Anna B Weaver of Waterloo and a lodge inspection slated for the same afternoon.
R F Gast and Miss Mamie F E Mondson were married at 5 o clock last night at the First Methodist parsonage. Rev W P Stoddard officiated as the couple, both of Grandview, began housekeeping near Grandview where the groom operates a farm.
Last evening at eight o clock at the United Brethren parsonage Rev J C H Light officiated the marriage of W J Ingledew and Ida V Orr. The couple were unattended. Ingledew is a local young man and Orr is an estimable young lady from the community.
The Des Moines Capital reports that the coming general assembly is expected to hear requests for providing humanity baths for red handed murderers.
The couple will take up their residence in Lone Tree Iowa, establishing their new home in the small town.
The Royal Neighbors met in regular session at Woodman hall and decided to hold a joint installation with the Woodmen on January 8. A committee of Mrs. Kate Parvin Miss Ada St. Clair and Mrs. William Weismiller was named to arrange the event.
The Huttig hose company plans its annual ball at Hare's hall on New Year's Eve with Paudhet's full brass band providing music. The public is invited as crowds are expected to fill the hall beyond capacity next Monday night.
The A B C club is entertained at Mrs. Robert Thompson's home on West Fourth Street this evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Beulah Bennison Miss Leila Thompson and Miss Margaret Niver return home from school to spend the Christmas holidays.
The Birthday club will entertain members Friday evening at the home of Mrs J W Hahn on West Sixth street to celebrate the hostess birthday anniversary. The gathering will include games and refreshments.
Miss Aura May Sawyer entertained the 13 club members and their gentlemen friends at her West Second street home with a Christmas party last night. The evening featured various diversions and a very enjoyable time.
Members of the Just Rite club will be entertained tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Armstrong on East Second Street.
The Dennison Review notes Roosevelt is moving the nation out of a rut and that many people cling to power while complaining about the rough transition. The remark highlights public mood and political friction during the shift in leadership.
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