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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
12
Frank Bowman urges quick action as only ten sleighs remain. The notice lists shoppers urged to hurry to secure a purchase. A mix of social calls and local updates follows with visits from Miss Anna Stach and Miss Alice Stach of Iowa City to Miss Eda Cruz in East Ninth street.
County Auditor Edward Collins of Davenport visited Muscatine to study the district creation methods. He noted substantial drainage plans in Scott county and met with County Auditor Lawrence during his stay in the city.
All chiefs and brothers urged to attend Thursday evening meeting to elect directors for the Red Men home society. Co. C Hagerman, Pres.
Regular meeting of the Home steaders is scheduled for tonight at Yeoman hall. Deputies Benson and Hadenfield will be present and refreshments will be served.
At the Banner lodge meeting it was decided to hold a public installation of officers on January 11 with Mrs. Kittie Lezotte to act as installing officer. Refreshments will be served. Several candidates were balloted on. The Degree of Honor Industrial will hold an all day sewing event next Tuesday to elect officers for the year.
Miss Hazel Oakes daughter of Mrs H D Oakes of Columbus Junction Illinois married C O Leason son of Beardstown Illinois at Burlington on Tuesday afternoon The couple met in Beardstown where Miss Oakes worked after Iowa City college The bride returns home for winter with her mother as Mr Leason plans to return Saturday following the ceremony and his visit here
Wapello Iowa sees a steady stream of visitors for Christmas with relatives including Rev and Mrs. Blanchard and Miss Mary Weber. Traveling residents include George Diehl, Edna Foxwell, and Miss Cassie Graves returning for holidays. A public sale by Dick Blanchard netted about 4490 dollars as some townsfolk travel to Missouri and California for vacations or to visit family.
Burlington observers report Muscatine North & South plans a spur to Oakville with a Burlington terminus next year. Brown and Boynton, new line owners, consult with prior supporters on terminals, franchise needs, and legal points as groundwork proceeds amid regional agricultural traffic growth.
Dubuque traveling and business men gather for the 25th annual reunion today in Dubuque Iowa with E J Dunn of Mason City set as principal speaker at the banquet.
Mrs T W Holmes wife of Alderman Holmes Fourth ward fractured her left arm in a fall on icy stairs this morning. Dr E K Tyler reduced the fracture after examining her.
P B Lake and family visited C H Jones west of Muscatine on Sunday. James Hopkins and family from Muscatine saw 8 S T Brumbaugh. Excelsior Literary met at George Ottos and will meet at E C Paces with Sabbath school at North Prairie church. Epworth League led by Elizabeth Greiner at 7 30. Harry Wills joined Xmas dinner at John Teufels. B F Greiner hosted relatives for Xmas dinner. Mrs John Garvin visits Missouri relatives. Clarence Klein home for Xmas from law school at the U S S.
Champion Hook and Ladder Co. requests all members at quarters at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon in full uniform to attend the funeral of brother August Deutschman. Foreman J. J. Brown directing details.
Roy Benninger suffered a deep head wound after a blow from Special Officer John Mucha of the Family theatre. Dr. E. B. Fulham treated him with stitches. A charge against Mucha has not been filed, though some expect a justice court case as conflicting views persist.
In response to requests the St Matthias Catholic church choir will repeat the Christmas Mass program on New Year’s Day. Marze’s Mass and Adesta Fidelis will be sung at High Mass at 9:30 p.m. on the Feast of the Circumcision, with FE. M. Walker, Julius Paudiet, and Miss Eda Critz assisting the choir.
Bloomington mourns Lloyd Wood with a large funeral crowd of relatives, friends, schoolmates and Epworth League members paying tribute. Several area families and visitors joined Christmas gatherings and social visits, while local folk note Christmas meals, serenades, and community greetings surrounding the service.
Thomas M. Chivington of Louisville was elected president of the American Baseball Association in Chicago on December 29.
A. L. Pierson's furniture and hardware store at 426 East Second street was entered by breaking a rear pane of glass. The thief drained the cash drawer of four dollars and took a small amount of merchandise. Police are investigating. Pierson doubts heavy merchandise loss.
Lysle Pulse entertained a group of friends yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs D W Pulse 1340 Sheridan street. The gathering featured music and games followed by refreshments with attendees including Jennie Bell Hurlbut Maud Phelps Margaret Wilson Myrtle Schmidt Bernice Hurlbut Marvin Phelps Elmer Schmidt Fred Wilson Robert Mac Arthur Herman Bierman David Pulse and Lysle Pulse.
Mrs. Mark Coyner acted as hostess this noon at her home 408 East Second street to about twenty relatives. Misses Mabel Morgan and Laura Porter assisted in serving. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coyner of Des Moines and Mrs. A. L. Porter of Spokane Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coyner, three miles west of the city, will entertain at Friday noon dinner with guests traveling to the country home in bobsleds.
The Company C dancing party Tuesday evening drew forty couples to a pleasant military social. The Koontz orchestra furnished excellent music adding to the enjoyable night as plans for an informal ball are announced for the near future with no date yet set.
The 500 club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. D. F. Sullivan’s Maidan Lane home for cards and a Christmas tree with gifts for all. Each member gave a present for everyone, totaling over three hundred sixty. Out of town guests were the Misses Stack from Iowa City.
The Kensington society of Electa Chapter No 32 O B S met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs C C Smiths home on East Fourth street. Members enjoyed the session with refreshments and decided to hold meetings every alternate Tuesday. Mrs Callie Pitchforth is named hostess for January 11.
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a Christmas party at the new Armory on Thursday evening as part of a winter series. A large turnout is expected with many out-of-town guests attending.
At the home of the bride parents Mr and Mrs Albert Sherwood 321 West Second street the marriage of Miss Bertha Sherwood to Dr W F Boiler M S of Iowa City Iowa will be solemnized tomorrow at 12 30 o clock The service will be simple and after the ceremony the couple depart for a honeymoon trip and will reside in Iowa City.
A festive social event for the holiday season is set at the Muscatine Launch club on Friday evening. The dance will be a subscription hop open to attendees beyond Launch club members.
Comus Dancing Club invites members to a Thursday evening dance with another event to follow on Thursday night December 30, featuring music and social dancing.
The Comus Dancing club at the Launch club house is hosting a series of dances praised as very enjoyable affairs. Members describe each event as lively and well attended.
Misses Miriam Bliven and Gert Titus left at noon for Moline to attend a dinner party for Oberlin students. Miss Caroline Ainsworth will host, and a pleasant time is anticipated for all in attendance.
The Mystic Workers poverty dance last night attracted about one hundred members and friends. Music was excellent and the company congenial, making the evening enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bowser and family visited Isaac Foster's home. Alpha Cole from Andalusia stayed with the Benj Zollner family. Charles Foster and family traveled from Iowa for Christmas with Isaac Foster. Fred Faulkner of Muscatine visited relatives in Foster for Christmas. Frank Reynolds hosted their sons James and Elmer and wives from Rock Island Illinois and a sister in law from Kansas. Mae Bowser visits Muscatine. Ben Zollner and family joined John Zollner for Christmas. Many from the area attended the Christmas program at the German church. Carl Blankenbury and family visited F P Gillett relatives. Rev Bryden and Rev Smith from Muscatine conducted revival at Foster Baptist church. The Christmas program at Foster Baptist church drew a large crowd led by Miss Lillian Workman. Nelson Miller and family moved to a farm near Elizaville. John Miller moved to the vacated Miller farm. Ed McNall of near New
Orren Rabbedeaux and family of Muscatine Iowa visit the Oliver Shirkey home. Mrs. Thomas Watson travels to Muscatine for the funeral of Miss Luella Steen.
Fred Wolfe slipped on icy sidewalks near Rose Lawn Avenue last evening and fractured his right leg with bruising to his body. Dr. Frank Halstead attended and set the fracture.
A large Pleasant Prairie crowd enjoyed a Christmas bazaar that was successful socially and financially. Several families visited relatives and prepared to celebrate, with church crowded for the Christmas program. Notices include repairs on organs, a Metz hall dance, and local commerce on stock from I L Fowler.
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