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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
8
A string of visits and departures marks local life. names include Oscar Py Carlaon and Mrs Jopr T Tennison in Berlin Calary guests of Sam A Borger. Chicago bound travelers and Davenport visitors extend the week with family ties and future moves.
A historical fragment lists names in postal records for week ending December 1, including Mrs Louise Bor and Miss Sylvia Sianera among others. The notes reference Latina Lists and foreign sections with various individuals and firms, alongside a heading Advertisement. The legible portion shows names designated under categories with locales and care notes, suggesting a societal directory in a newspaper ad or notice page.
New York reports Mrs Nellie H Crow Chase wife of Hal Chase first baseman of the New York Yankees wins absolute divorce. The court awards her custody of their son Harold and granted $1200 yearly alimony.
Weather data shows December 1972 average river stage 2.9 feet and year total 12.2 feet. The year’s river level surpassed 1911 by 1 such month, with December’s rain 0.8 inches and total rain for December at 1.0 inch. The year included 12 cloudy days and 12 clear days with highest river stage 14 feet on April 1 and lowest 7 feet 4 inches on December 14.
Ten year old Hywethy, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wigg, residing on Stewart road, suffered severe facial injuries while playing hide and seek in their yard. The left side of his face was split open, and Dr Appel attended the scene.
William Huneke, a longtime justice of the peace in Darlington, finishes 20 years in office today and pledges to serve two more. He earned the nickname Yowa's marry the squire for tying 1,168 couples in matrimony, including many parents and their children. Janie Bryce of London receives a New Year peerage despite years as a noted Maelish scholar and ambassador to the United States.
Considerable conjecture has circulated over who will replace the late Z W Hutchinson as school board director. The Friday evening meeting is the next chance for candidates to be proposed, with about six names in play, including Rosenberger Houry Lange Barr Otto Van Zyl and Kemble. The board has three regular meetings left before spring elections, and unanimity may be needed if socialist members Gray and Lang are instructed by their party to back a socialist candidate.
Miss Anna Handrich daughter of Mrs M Mandrich married Orren Kiser son of Mr and Mrs C D Kiser at bride's mother's home. Rev P W Happle officiated ceremony. White silk wedding gown and white roses, reception for 24. Couple to visit relatives in Mitchell and then reside two and a half miles north of Lawn. Both well known here.
Samuel Chenoweth, an emporex in Sluseaninn North and South round house, sustained a paint accident wound after driving the oil spout through his hand. The injury caused bleeding and pain. I Ry Malstead attended to the injury.
In Sydney a daring heist at a bank saw thieves steal gold and silver totaling $16,000. The strong room door had been sealed for seven weeks during repairs and burglars were said to have tampered with the locks. No injuries reported as investigators strive to uncover how the thieves entered.
Report notes Mayoral and police chief may face impeachment if New Year’s Eve events are deemed improper. Church leaders protest as city officials resist delegation demands. A committee forms to consider legal action against Lee municipal officials after late New Year’s Eve hours.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine I Gond who died Sunday afternoon was held today from the home of her son J A Bond on Wis Rest street. The Rev J I McCarkie of the United Brethren church officiated. Pallbearers were Talbot George Albert Straub George Chown John McConnell Roy Band. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
The Hague parliament introduced a bill providing for the appropriation of 300000 for Holland and Dutch colonies to participate in the Panama California Exposition in San Francisco 1915, to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal.
In Los Angeles, arguments in the case of Carl Riedelbach known as the human bomb opened today before a jury in the superior court. The defendant threatened to destroy central police stations with dynamite previously.
Proceedings detail plans to move prisoners to Leavenworth with bonds and appeals. McManigal prepares Los Angeles departure. Clark and other bombers seek leniency and release. Court actions target supersedeas bonds as authorities pursue post conviction outcomes.
Muscatine merchants report a record shipment of American clothing to Paris France. Theresa Lawrent sent samples and funds for a line of feminine wear. The shipment departed Muscatine today via train and air, reflecting Paris as the world center of fashion and prompting local pride.
Mrs W W Hartman of East Fifth Street reported the death of Mrs Werence Moelinney in Aylmer Canada last Sunday. Formerly Miss Florence A, daughter of B LeQualte of Drury township, she lived in Muscatine years ago. Survived by husband and two daughters Charlotte and Maxine. Funeral at Aylmer Wednesday afternoon.
Keokuk Iowa report notes the Keokuk Clerks union arranging a first annual dance at the Armory on January 28 with Elmer Monson as arrangements chairman. Keokuk Woman Annalee Springer, 42, dies of heart failure in her room following an evening with relatives. she had taught in Keokuk schools for eighteen years.
Henry Picken a former furniture dealer and businessman died suddenly at Waterloo after a year of operating a furniture store there. He is survived by wife, parents Mr and Mrs H G Ficken, Burlington. brothers John Mascatine and Fred Burlington. sister Mrs Leonard Friederichsen of Witan. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
In Los Angeles Superior Court Gay Eddie, suspended city prosecutor, faced a sensational claim as chief augurer Earl Rogers testified peepholes in Eddie’s office door had been enlarged since yesterday. Witnesses said the holes were widened to nearly twice their size, enabling surveillance. Judge Wood ordered an immediate inquiry and a new jury was convened.
Albert Grieser died of heart failure at the county farm this afternoon. He was born in Germany in 1827 and had lived at the farm since 1888. Survived by daughter Mrs H Davis and four grandchildren. Burial arrangements covered by his son during a recent visit.
President-elect Wilson spent morning talks with state officials and planned meetings with Representative Underwood and others to discuss the date of an extra session of Congress and tariff revision. He also spoke briefly with John A. Ballaine on Alaska affairs and arranged further conferences on opening of
Columbus Junction Iowa reports social visits and family news. Dan Overholt and family from Iowa City spent Sunday with his father Dr J L Gyerholt. Superintendent Weber announces a large advance sale of Hekets for the State University Glee Club event at the high school auditorium Wednesday evening. Many young men will be hosted New Year’s Day by friends. Martha McGlaughlin of Pleasant visits sister Mrs D J Shaver then travels to Washington to visit relatives. Miss Roge Edwards is out sick with bronchitis affecting town. Mr and Mrs H J McRoberts move to a new home above J P Shellabarger’s drug store. Revival meetings at Fredonia led by Rev A W McBlain of the M B church continue all week with good attendance.
Grocers to close tomorrow for New Year and a Muscatine launch club ball tonight. The Muscatine Launch club hosts its ball on the river front with hours from 8 to 12. The High Prairie Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Mrs Chee Will's home in Lake township. Reverend A G Graves and wife will host at the First Congregational parsonage. Music by Koontz orchestra and refreshments to be served.
Mina McCleary arrived home from New Concord where she attended Muskingum College. Ellis Kangable of Winfield was a business visitor in town. J. P. Baxbaum suffered a slight stroke last week but is recovering. Harry Redards and Ruth Franklin were married on Christmas day and will live on the groom’s father's farm near Ainsworth. Rev J C Currie preached farewell sermon last evening in the U P church. Teachers resumed duties in city schools after vacations. Mrs Miller of Monmouth Wis visited her aunt Mrs D Z Wanderly recently.
Pine Creek Dee residents travel to Muscatine Davenport Pleasant Prairie and Moline for visits shopping and business. Families including Reeves Fix Kemper and Fuchner are noted visiting relatives and other towns during the period with several trips to Muscatine Davenport and Rael Island.
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