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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
The notice invites patrons to the Family Theatre for an evening of spice and ginger entertainment with a full lineup of acts described as stars. It promises an enjoyable experience and urges readers to bring friends to enjoy a royal welcome.
The Armory hosts a high profile basketball game for New Year’s Eve and night with Chicago against Company C drawing attention. Local updates note a fast paced upcoming event and the rivalry context among fans and teams.
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Kemp were conducted at the Grandview Methodist Church this noon, with a second service at the Island residence at 2:30 the morning following. The cortege proceeded to the cemetery for interment as many sorrowing friends attended.
A brief notice from the Sricken region reports a new terror sighting measuring about thirty feet. Officials cautioned residents to remain vigilant as investigations continue and security measures are reviewed.
Earthquake and tidal wave devastate Reggio Calabria area. City flooded to thirty feet above sea level with homes swept away and 115000 reported dead or missing. Survivors wander nude and demented amid ruins as Messina and nearby towns panic.
Harry L. Beach assumed duties as superintendent of the central division of the Associated Press in Chicago succeeding Addison C. Thomas. A veteran in national affairs, Beach is a native of Dubuque.
Reserved seating announced at Wagner Brothers for the Chicago team clash with Company C at the Armory on New Year’s Eve and night.
Judge H S Hee presided in Muscatine as trials continued while he united in marriage Gu McFadden of Grandview and Jennie Metzger of the city. A jury heard Frank Cromer v. Frank Bowman over a $40 claimed commission for horse use. verdict reached about 3:30. Proceedings included Will Singleton matter and an obscene language incident with witnesses J Coffin George Tipton John Cliff D English and W S Kell listed.
Robert LaGrille proprietor of the Best restaurant on West Second street will host a free New Year dinner for city poor children from 2 to 4 pm. This marks the ninth annual Turkey spread, funded by his philanthropy to bring joy to youngsters who otherwise face a lean holiday. The menu will be announced in the Journal on Thursday evening.
The Jackson club executive committee will meet at Secretary L. J. Horans office to perfect plans for a banquet at the Commercial Hotel on January 7. Report from committees appointed earlier is expected. Judge M. J. Wade of Town City has agreed to speak, others remain undecided.
A fierce snowstorm roars through Fergus Falls Minnesota with temperatures at zero and worsening as a blizzard rages. In Winnipeg Canada the blizzard halts traffic across the region, stretching from Canada across the border today.
The car ferry Pere Marquette No 17 carrying thirty four freight cars ran aground on a Ludington Michigan beach seven miles north of town. A heavy sea rolls but officials say the vessel appears not to be in danger.
John Emerson Stone aged 22 a Boston and New York connection was shot and killed in Washington North Carolina by May Woolard who then shot herself both may die Stone had called on her to say he was leaving her forever in a deadly domestic tragedy
Readers are invited to reserve seats at Wagner Bros for the upcoming Thursday and Friday night games featuring Chicago against Company C. Tickets are on sale now with limited seating for the matches.
Des Moines Iowa December 30 ai Smith a barger was shot four times in his shop at nine this morning by Tom Keys proprietor of a dry cleaning factory. Smith is fatally wounded and Keys wife Mrs Keys was wounded but expected to live.
On New Year’s Day several barbers and shops will close for the holiday. Listed names include bushy Brothers Greenwa Moser Kenere Pratz Erwin Franklin Joné McElhcon Terry Wier Walk Reeve Ellis Gottbiker McKean Baker Mavis Jones Palmer. All shows end by 10 o’clock at night.
On Wednesday evening January 6 Professor J. G. Kime of Des Moines will deliver a free lecture in the P. M. Musser library auditorium before Muscatine county physicians on Tuberculosis and Its Early Symptoms. He is sent by the state board of control to aid efforts against the white plague.
The record notes numerous family visits and holiday dinners around Muscatine and nearby towns. Hazel ELL and Hazel Dell families share meals with relatives including Vanatta, Hessman, Powell, Potter, and Hayes households. Visits show Christmas Day gatherings and Sunday calls across multiple homes and farms.
The jury in Justice H. S. Howe's court returned a verdict of 25 dollars for the plaintiff in the Cromer versus Bowman case. The claim arose from a disputed 40 dollar commission for selling a team of horses.
Brief note invites readers to watch a quick game featuring the Chicago Cardinals against an opponent labeled Co tomorrow and again on New Year’s night. The item emphasizes speedy play and holiday timing.
The Two Johns comes to Grand Opera House with matinee and night show. Manager Stewart spared no expense to uphold the high standard with new faces and amusing performers led by E Calkins as Philip Johns and Cris Green as Peter Johns. The piece promises catchy songs bright jokes and comical situations from start to finish.
In a city meeting at the company office the Citizens' Railway & Light Company increased its common capital stock from $300,000 to $500,000. President Frank T. Hulswit and Secretary H. A. Thornton oversaw the proceedings while H. W. Huttig moved for the amendment. Stock will be issued under the board of directors and sold only at par value of $100 in cash.
Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Alice Johnson to Parker Cook in Philadelphia on Monday December 28. Mrs Cook is the daughter of W H Johnson, formerly of Muscatine. They will reside at 65 Livingston Street Brooklyn NY.
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Caroline Metzgar to Rev. A I E Boss rector of Trinity Episcopal church was made at a small East Fifth street gathering. A Muscatine Launch club party hosted by Eight-Eleven club members and friends, plus Major John Sewing Circle attendees at Mrs. Sarah Eichoff’s home, featured a prize for Mrs. J W Zeller in a guessing contest. The T F 8S club meeting with Miss Gertrude Bersch was postponed to January 5.
The young people of the German Baptist church pleasantly surprised Charles Dipple at his home on the East River road Monday evening.
Reports from Hershey hospital say the three Mesher children, orphaned by typhoid fever, are recovering well. Their father Mr Wm Mesher and mother died from the illness, and the children are improving today according to hospital notes.
Guy McFadon of Grandview and Mrs. Jennie Metzger of Muscatine were wed at 1 30 PM in Police Judge H S Howe's office. They will establish a home on the groom's farm near Grandview.
Montpelier Iowa December 30 Chas Ove was a business caller on Monday. Fin and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fridley and daughter Carrie visited Mr. and Mrs. Myers of Buffalo. Mrs Leola Big and daughter Faye returned home from Davenport after a week’s visit.
Mr and Mrs George Hartman of Muscatine visit with Mrs Hartmans sister Mrs Sam mis in Davenport. George Bailey of Fairport spent Wednesday evening here with Geo Davis. Frank Mosher was a Wednesday visitor in Davenport. Ella Bishop of Buffalo spent Friday with friends here. Nellie Umphress of Fairport spent Thursday with relatives here. Mrs Foser transacted business in Davenport Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Sieh and sons John and Fred were Davenport callers Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Sandros and daughter Virginia spent Xmas in Muscatine. Miss Hazel Goodwin of Davenport spent Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs John McCulley Jr. Mrs Perry Cooper and daughter Effie spent the latter part of the week in Muscatine. Mrs Lydia Lieh was a caller in Muscatine Wednesday. Mrs Ed Welch and Mrs Theo Schroeder were callers in Buffalo Friday.
Mrs Polly Messenger of Muscatine Iowa writes praising the Monarch Land Company and Texas land. She praises the land as fertile and compares it favorably to Iowa, recommending Mr Butler and monthly excursions on the first and third Tuesdays.
A promotional note urges a Texas excursion with free Pullman accommodations and promises rising land prices. It cites a January date and invites investment, signed by C. M. Butler of 102 E. 2nd Street.
Two percent acre chicken farm in city limits for sale first time with all new well maintained buildings. Selling price lower than building cost due to need to sell quickly with good terms. Contact C. M. Butler at 102 E. 2nd street.
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