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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
2
Storm windows are being installed at the new St Matthias church under construction. Prism glass protects costly windows during winter, keeping the interior warm for workers. When art glass is added the prisms remain to safeguard the windows. This may be Iowa’s first church with double glass.
Clifford Knight Jr. and Win Knight, drivers of a dairy wagon, were jolted when frightened horses bolted down Green Street early Thursday. Clifford suffered serious head and hip bruises after being thrown from the wagon, while Win escaped injury. Dr. F. P. L. Appel treated Clifford at the scene.
Miss Mary Pearl Leach aged about twenty was found dead at 11 oclock last night at 409 Walnut street Muscatine after a two week illness. A native of Fairport Indiana she moved to Muscatine three years ago and worked for the Iowa Telephone company. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs W S Leach a sister Hoa Leach three brothers Austin G George Clyde and a niece and nephew Alivia and Dwight Leach. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Baptist church conducted by Rev Smith.
Muscatine County Medical Society officers to be elected at 8 pm in the Muscatine State Bank building office of Dr. E H King. A smoker will follow the annual gathering attended by many county physicians. Discussion will cover the present epidemic of respiratory diseases with Dr F H Little opening the program.
Jasper Denton was arrested by Constable H. C. Haney on a warrant sworn by his father Edward Denton. The charge is assault and threats against family members. Denton is jailed awaiting a hearing next Monday morning. he is about thirty and had recently returned from the west.
The Redmen Home Society met Thursday evening and elected officers: President C. C. Hagerman, Vice President Denis O'Leary, Secretary H. G. Thompson, Treasurer Jidward Hagerman, and Directors for three years W. Cherry Harry Metzger and H. F. Boston. Laurel Wi Ia Dec 20. Miss Bessie Einfeldt returned from visits in the tri cities. numerous Christmas gatherings and visits followed including Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Norton hosting Christmas dinner with a decorated home and gifts.
A Davenport trio, Hugh Schoelley Walter Kelly and Bari Lance, set a walking record by reaching this city from home in five hours ten minutes on a Thursday. En route they were chased by wolves and forced to run part of the distance. They will stay a few days before returning home on New Year’s Day.
An old advertisement touts TIZ tablets for feet claiming to cure corns calluses bunions frostbite and ingrown nails. It markets faster relief than powders plasters or salves with a claim for smaller shoes and lasting condition. Sold by druggists for 26 cents or via Wallter Luther Dodge Company Chicago.
Four residents objected to sewer assessments on West Hill last night but council kept the charges. A C G McGee, Dorothy Hometlar, James Hopewell, and Ernest Gottschalk cited low property values, income, or cellar levels as reasons. City attorney suggested keeping objections open for appeal and a seven installment payment plan was approved. Contract total is 2,154.06 with the city contributing 1,905.62.
Alderman Schroeder proposed transferring $2,000 from the bridge fund to the general fund, while Alderman Diercks amended the amount to $4,500. City records indicate about $5,000 in warrants could remain unpaid by year’s start unless funds are allocated. The mayor supported using idle money to avoid interest on borrowing, with Alderman Kendig voting against the resolution.
Des Moines, Iowa telegram reports that Gladys Oestrich, fiancée of wrestler Frank Gotch, fears a GotchHackenschmidt bout if he resumes wrestling. A Des Moines citizen offers up to 190000 to secure the match within six weeks. Gotch says he is ready to meet any challenger backing a 20000 stake, labeling Hackenschmidt the “Russian Dion.”
The speaker aims to face the world champion soon and will stay on the mat as long as opponents can fund the match. He doubts the challengers can raise sufficient money to meet Burna's demanded amount.
Bloomington Township residents organized the Bloomington Grange at Kalorama School House with J McLain e and Carl of Rainbow Grange J H Van Camp of Sweetland Grange and Lange of Moscow Grange assisting. Initial officers named include Joseph Bowser master Merrill Satterthwaite secretary and J C Stuart lecturer. Charter to remain open until next Thursday for further officer elections.
Men remove decayed boards from the south side of the Mad Creek bridge and lay three inch planks to replace them. Work on the bridge over Mad Creek has begun as crews proceed with replacement and safety upgrades.
Wast WH Locals report P A Duncan returning to Wilton after visiting his son Charles on Washington street. Mrs D B Stuff and children of Smalley avenue depart for Washington to spend a week visiting relatives before moving to Waterloo. Elizabeth Rosenberger of 1019 Mast Second street leaves for Letta for a couple days with friends before returning to Oskaloosa for Penn College. Mrs HW A Fraze of Orchard avenue leaves for Kinross for a day visiting relatives. Mire J H Dallman of East Seventh street leaves for a short visit with friends in Fairport. Mrs J Selman of Monroe street leaves for Davenport to spend a few days at her son Hugh Selman’s home.
Mrs G Lay leaves for two week stay in Chicago to visit relatives Nelle and Flava Shoppa of Ilza IL depart for a short visit with friends in Davenport Mre Elizabeth Hamann of 1200 Hershey Avenue leaves for Fairport for day with friends Mrs Carnie Prohaska of Dexter Ta visiting sister Mrs J C Wymer leaves for a short visit with friends in Fairport Mrs W A Feart who stayed with her sisters Miss Ida and Flora Brown at 410 Fast Sixth Street returns home to Chicago
Miss Mabel Hague, a Stockton teacher, spends vacation with her mother. Miss Ella Stonebarger visits from Columbus Junction for the holidays. Leslie Carl, a student at Ames, spends Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnstone of Cedar Rapids join relatives at the Underwood home. B. J. Jayne and son from New York City visit his sister Mrs. A E Underwood.
A doctor advises mothers on infant care, promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for colic and constipation. He warns against opiates, urges small doses, and offers free samples and medical advice from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello, Illinois.
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