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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
4
Daily readings show Geo Ellman and Geo Buttman grocery specials on produce meats and holiday meals. Residents including Kern Bond Umphreys and Fahey travel for Davenport business and family visits. Clergy and families move between Davenport Rock Island Burlington and Moline while milk and cigars are advertised for shoppers.
John Riegel, a farmer residing about four miles south of the city, was badly injured yesterday afternoon while chopping wood for winter. A tree fell on him, bruising his chest and shoulders. Dr Heidel dressed the wounds. he remains in serious condition but is improving.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Dill will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock from the family residence 911 Fast Third street with Rev Becker of Trinity Church officiating. Interment will follow at Bloomington cemetery with pallbearers named George Young David Long Boland S M Watson and L Maxson.
Ired Giesler announces the sale of his implement business to Messrs Daut and Whitmer and closes his books. Debtors are asked to call by January 15 at the old stand, after which unpaid accounts will be turned over to J R Hanley & Sons for collection.
Expresses sincere gratitude from Mrs. Schmidt and family to friends and the German Baptist church, city ministers, and organizations for sympathy after a bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs. Harry Springer for ongoing help, signed Rev. R. A. Schmidt.
Baltimore December 29 The American Economic Association resumed sessions with the main topic The Economic Future of the Negro. The discussion centered on how African Americans might improve economic status and opportunities in the coming era.
The Cotton Belt Route announces one way tickets at half fare plus $2 and round trips under one way fare. Dates January 2 and 16 February 6 and 20 to points in Southwest Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas. Promote cheaper lands and milder climate for year round outdoor work and lower living costs. Request map folders and rates from E W Labeaume G P and T A St Louis MO.
The closing day reports a large number of cases filed for January term. James Fitzgerald files suit seeking three thousand dollars for injuries from a fall.
The January term opens with 51 new cases filed for hearing at district court and county clerk offices, including divorces for A. E. Conklin and Lula R. Henning, lawsuits against Mississippi Valley Telephone Co. and others, with deadlines and notices for the upcoming term. A wandering lumber promoter misleads locals about a new saw mill, leaving town after failing to produce any progress or funds.
In léldora Iowa George Cramer a German farmer rose from poverty after his father sent $1000 when each child was born. The stork visits twelve times yielding $12000 plus interest sent to Cramer's bank account inspiring Roosevelt era thoughts on helping families to prevent race death.
El Paso Tex Dec 29 The Rock Island Golden State Limited derailed early today forty miles north of El Paso No one injured as the entire train left the track though coaches stayed upright Snow had delayed the train 24 hours prior to the accident The English Illustrated Magazine notes Buffon kept a chimpanzee in 1740 that walked upright offered people his smile walked with them to table and used utensils
The garbled OCR passage presents a dialogue about faults and nickel holes, with references to burglars and a Philadelphia context. It reads like a clipped exchange between a marked man and a candid man, then shifts to a burglary scene and a woman named Mrs Jolmeton, all muddled by errors. The text lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
New York Produce Market reports mixed grains on December 29. Wheat futures show gains for May delivery while corn trading fluctuates with market conditions.
A reader distributes over 2000 copies of Trine's Life Books, part of a series with total circulation exceeding 300,000. Holiday demand remains strong, with foreign editions including Japanese Russian and eight others under negotiation. German editions lead foreign sales as negotiations continue.
Moritz Rosenthal the Austrian pianist has signed for a 60 concert tour in the United States starting next November. It will be his first visit since 1897 when illness halted his prior tour in Chicago. Rosenthal is acclaimed as Germany's premier pianist. Also noted is Arthur Hartmann a Hungarian violinist who recently married the ex-wife of Chicago industrialist Charles H. Swift. He is slated to perform in the Auditorium next winter.
Edwin O. Soule, former cashier of an Iowa Falls bank who embezzled $50,000 three years ago, finished his Anamosa sentence and was immediately arrested on a Bailee embezzlement indictment. Bonds posted for January term in Hardin county district court. Indictment found last October.
Lieutenant Edward Scharrer of Stuttgart and Miss Wilhelmina Busch, daughter of Adolphus Busch the brewer, will quietly wed on New Year’s Day at the Busch mansion in St Louis. The couple had eloped to Bellville, Tennessee, but failed to secure a marriage license and returned home.
The Cleoniant Dancing club at the armory on Chestnut street hosted a holiday dance last evening. A large turnout included members and guests from Kansas City, St. Joe, Chicago, Notre Dame, Des Moines, and Cloquet, with attendees Miss Kelly, Mr. Sheridan, John Barry, Frank M. Welch, John Roach, Joe Angon, Miss Wiley, Mrs. Edith M. Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith among others.
Miss Mary Jayne, a Baptist missionary, lectured last evening at the First Baptist church on her nine years of work among Indians near Oklahoma City. The storm kept attendance lower than expected, but she shared several incidents from her missionary efforts and noted her connection to Mrs. Harry Shoemaker.
The Thirteen club members and guests held a dancing party at the Grand hotel last evening in honor of Miss Avna Rankin of Chicago who is spending the holidays here. About fifteen couples attended with dancing in the dining room and refreshments served.
A group of Pearl City lodge ladies and friends visited Mrs. Adam Von Dresky on East Eighth Street yesterday afternoon. The gathering featured games, conversation, and refreshments with piano selections by Master George Von Dresky and Mrs. John Teichmilter.
Mrs Jkleman entertained the Twelve-to-One club Wednesday afternoon at her West Eighth street home. Mrs Frank Schrautemeyer won first prize and Mrs George Criner second. The next gathering will be at Mrs Frank Schrautemeyer’s home next Wednesday afternoon.
The Pioneer Idus trial society held a pleasant afternoon gathering yesterday at the home of Mrs Bert St Clair. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for January 11 at Mrs McElhaney's Mulberry street home.
A praise service given at the First Methodist church will be repeated Sunday evening by request after an excellent program that drew many who wished for a reprise.
The senior class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will host a Christmas entertainment evening at the church parlors tonight. The program includes refreshments and serves as a festive observance for the students and attendees.
Mrs William Molis hosted Miss Margaret Gobble of Davenport visiting in the city yesterday at her Town Avenue home. Fourteen children attended with games and refreshments featured during the afternoon.
A gathering of Mrs Clara Huber’s friends celebrated her birthday anniversary at her residence. Attendees enjoyed games amusement and refreshments were served during the event.
Members of Miriam Rebekuth lodge will hold an initiation this evening followed by a donkey party and a box social. Attendees anticipate a good time and sociable entertainment.
Miss Anna Aull was surprised by friends who visited her home last evening. Music and games were enjoyed and refreshments served.
Mrs William Molis on Iowa avenue is hostess this afternoon to sixteen lady friends who are being entertained at cards.
The Saturday evening beard club will be entertained at Miss Lillian Beard's home on West Fourth Street tomorrow evening.
Mrs J S Blackwell hosts a Kensington on Cherry street for a large party of ladies this afternoon. Library pictures attract many daily viewers with Holiday Excursion Rates offered by Iowa Central railway on December 22 24 25 30 31 and January 1 at one and one third fare valid for return to Jan 4 1906. Call agents for details and folders.
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