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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
Local sports brief notes Mark White Cardinals of Chicago won 22 of 24 last season and meet Co. C at the Armory on Thursday and Friday. Roach and Musser oppose Huttig Mfg Co. as curtain raisers. A New Year Eve game also featured.
Harold Bishop two year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Bishop of 608 East Tenth street died this morning at 11 o'clock after a short illness following measles and complications. He was born September 13 1906 in Story City Iowa. Funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Eliza Illinois.
The body of Jacob Schmoker, who died at Ft. Dodge, arrived in Muscatine this forenoon. Relatives met the funeral party at the depot and carried the casket to Fairport where services were held at 10 o clock. Rev. J B Smith of the First Baptist Church conducted the rites. Interment followed at Fairport cemetery.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement and illness of daughter and sister Mrs. Mesher. Mrs L E Rowland and Family.
A Christmas program at the Foster Baptist church featured Lilian Workman guiding most activities with songs recitations and dances by local children including Harold Foster and several Kleist and Stewart siblings. Visitors Mrs S Kelsey from Fedora South Dakota and a dinner hosted by Tom Noble cited along with measles illness in Tom Noble’s family and gatherings at the Gillett household.
Two district court suits seek 20000 in damages from the Bowman brothers for a December 11 1906 runaway team injuring Lundell and Bleur. Lundell claims a broken ankle and lasting disfigurement. Bleur sues for ankle sprains a knee wrench and bruising. The plaintiff Aldinger Sr sues for 1000 over his son’s fall from the courthouse construction. Louise Green seeks a divorce from Roscoe Green citing 1902 marriage and a 1908 separation with custody request for their son Derwin.
Queen Helena of Italy accompanied King Victor Emmanuel as they traveled this afternoon to disaster stricken regions to oversee relief operations and direct the response. The pair aim to coordinate aid and ensure swift distribution of relief resources.
Casper and Elmer Kullenberger pleaded guilty to ten counts of illegal fishing before Justice J. C. Coster. Each received 300 days in county jail suspended on good behavior and the payment of informant fees and court costs. The other twenty counts were dismissed. a suspended sentence could be activated on future violations.
Late bulletins report Mount Etna active as King Victor Emmanuel pledges rescue effort in Calabria and Sicily. Monks and nuns among quake victims as Palmi and Bagnara in Montelone suffer heavy losses with about 1,000 dead in Palmi and many wounded.
The fingers of the young child of Mr and Mrs J Greiner at Lone Tree school house south of Muscatine were caught in a desk and badly smashed. Dr E B Fulliam treated the wound.
Reserve seats at Wagner Bros Book Store for a big basketball game between Co C and Mark White Cardinals of Chicago on New Year’s Eve. The event promises competitive action with limited seating available.
Tomorrow evening at 7 39 o clock a meeting will be held at Judge J C Coster s parlors on West Second street to organize a county branch of the State Fish and Game Protective association. The meeting will discuss attendance at the state association annual meeting in Dubuque on January 4 1909. All interested in fish or game protection are invited to attend.
Dispatch from Rome reports Queen Helena refused to let the king face danger alone and both left Rome for the disaster scene in the south. The notice adds that prel ates and nuns perished as religious communities in Messina and Reggio suffered, with bishops and priests included.
Refugees in Palmermo say 100 foreigners died as the hotel Trinacria was obliterated. Rome reports Calabrian towns Cassano and Cosenza with significant casualties, Cassano 1000 dead and 500 wounded, Cosenza 500 dead recovered from ruins.
Rev. J. N. Elliott, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will address the YMCA men’s meeting next Sunday. A special musical program will be included in the event at the local YMCA.
The B Y P U of the First Baptist Church will meet at the church parlors for its annual business meeting and officers election this evening. Members are urged to attend.
Albert Noll fourteen son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Noll of Bayfield on the Muscatine Western route was hurt yesterday afternoon while practicing with a target rifle. The bullet passed through the first toe of his left foot and Dr J L Klein of Muscatine attended.
Knightstown Indiana December 29 three men were killed and one seriously injured in a head on collision between two Big Four railroad freight trains four miles south of town.
Miss Addie Jordan of 519 Woodlawn avenue and Charles Patterson of Wellman married this morning at a friend’s home in Iowa City. Bridesmaid Alva Topham and groomsman Clarence Humphreys assisted. After a Cedar Rapids visit they plan to reside near Wellman after January 1. The reception follows a spelling contest ending in the girls hosting the boys with games and a program.
Keota Iowa December 29 union services held at the Methodist church with a Bethlehem oratorio selection by the choir and chorus. D Everett Smith of Indianola preached on civic improvement to a large attentive audience. Petitions for re submission circulated and signed. Local residents and visitors arrive daily for family visits and moving arrangements.
Miss Marian Gabriel and Rudolph Stellrecht were married Monday at 8 pm in the bride’s mother's home, 1001 Poplar Street, with Rev. J. C. H. Light officiating. Only relatives attended. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stellrecht of 1200 Iowa Avenue. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother for now.
A juvenile party held last evening at 1556 Grant Street hosted by the J. R. Co. club featured twelve members in unique costumes. Holly and Christmas bells decorated the rooms, a musical program entertained attendees, and dainty refreshments followed.
A social watch party will be held at the Van Atta and Elfers commercial school rooms to gather attendees for the event. The gathering aims to foster community and share updates in a casual setting.
State Manager R. T. Cameron of Ottumwa attended the Muscatine lodge Court of Honor meeting at M. W. A. hall Monday evening. A brief business session was followed by a program and refreshments.
Members of the Four Leaf Clover club will gather for a watch party at the home of Mrs. J F Devitt located at 920 West Third Street on New Year s Eve December 31.
The Yeo men will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening. The business session will be brief followed by a social hour with a Christmas program and treat. An announcement will cover officers for the appointive positions for the coming year.
A card party will be held tomorrow afternoon by the Ladies of the Maennerchor at the home of Mrs. Otto Seidlitz on East Eighth Street.
The Misses Katherine and Mollie Becker of East Eighth street attend a house party hosted by their cousin Miss Fay Gillis in Chicago Illinois this week.
Mark White Cardinals of Chicago, among Illinois fastest teams, will play Co. C at the Armory on Thursday and Friday nights.
Montpelier Iowa residents report Christmas and New Year activities. Mrs Spurge Pulse and Mrs Joe Morris conducted Davenport business. John McCulley visited Buffalo with parents. George and Lillie Davis called in Muscatine. Victor Morris of Fairport stayed with relatives. William Eis of Muscatine spent time here. Spurge Pulse family celebrated Christmas with Will Sultan family. Fred Buchele of Fairport visited relatives.
Large stock of new and second hand stoves offered at half price as the business closes out. Buy now and save money. Harry Glatstein & Company at 425 427 East Second Street.
The Toe Mite Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs Rodgers of 114 East Eleventh Street Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock.
This evening at the Muscatine Launch club the Eight Eleven club members will enjoy a dance with a number of their friends in attendance.
MASONIC IOWA LODGE No A regular meeting first Tuesday each month. E P Ingham W M L Johnson Secretary. WASHINGTON CHAPTER No 4 RB A M stated convocation second Friday monthly. A Sk Othmer M E H P S L Johnson Secretary. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday at Stein's Music Hall. G D Lezotte T J M L Johnson Recorder. De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave third Wednesday monthly. G D Lezotte EB C W HB Graf Recorder.
I O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in Yeeman Visiting chiefs invited to attend Meets led by Daniel Borgstedt and Lester Smith C of BR
The Ohgrkeer of Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets on the first and third Fridays at the Maccabee Hall in Pocahontas. Officers include Mrs Isabel Norton as Pocahontas, Mrs Luella Bell as Collector of Wampum, and Mrs A A Stark as Keeper of Records.
SCU CATINE CAMP No 106 of the Moo ef America holds their regular meetings on Tuesday evening weekly at Woodven hall. J C Coster Consul J A Legda Clerk.
Woodgine No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets the second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Officers listed include Mrs. Emma Hoethlin, Uoracie, Mrs. Kate Parvin Recorder, Mrs. Myrtie hire Receiver. Visiting neighbours in good standing are welcome.
Local lodges list meeting nights and places in Muscatine. Collet of Honor No 677, I O O F, Miriam Lodge No 27 VoF, Prairie Locawpment No and G A R commands invite visiting members to attend, with officers J Coster, H G Schoenig, J H Munnroe and Gus Schmidt named.
A. U. O. U. W. Agle Lodge No. 10 invites brethren in good standing to a Thursday evening meeting at an unspecified hall on an avenue. Fred Beiter and H. S. Howe are named as officers with E. H. Dolsen as financier.
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