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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
5
In Longmont Colorado on February 1 Muscatine defeated Longmont 48 to 40 in a tightly fought game. The halftime score stood 37 32 with Muscatine ahead. overtime featured free throws and a late field goal by the Towans sealed victory as Voliger excelled with 16 of 18 free throws while Kautz missed another game.
Rev William Wilkinson the Episcopal clergyman known as the Bishop of Wall Street arrived this morning on the Rock Island and will conduct opening services today at Trinity Church. He leaves tonight for Clinton to speak tomorrow then returns to Muscatine Monday morning. The portrait shown is an excellent likeness.
E H Gary chair of United States Steel Corp reports a meeting of about twenty five steel and iron manufacturers with fifty others at a dinner, agreeing that current prices should not be cut due to dull trade and conditions of the country.
Mike Sehreck of Cincinnati and Tony Ross of Philadelphia battled ten rounds before a large crowd at the Southern Athletic Club. The bout opened cautiously but heated up in the second session, with Sehreck outboxing Ross for much of the match though Ross landed hard blows. the decision was popular with spectators.
Ottumwa scores 50 to 22 over Muscatine in a gym battle witnessed by a large crowd. Slutz leads Muscatine with four teen goals as Nelson blocks and transitions energize Ottumwa’s defense and offense. Curtain-raiser Juniors beat the Ottumwa second team 20 to 11.
Chicago heavyweight Jimmy Barry arrived after a Pacific coast tour and forecast Rudolph Unholz will beat Battling Nelson in a ten round bout at Naud Junction next Tuesday night. Barry noted Unholz outboxed and outgenerated George Memsic, earning $680 to Memsic $250.
Margaret Catherine Van Ronn Sylvester died at her grandson Henry Sylvester's home at 1211 Wisconsin Street following years of palsy and a recent decline. Born in Germany in 1828, she came to the United States and settled in Muscatine twelve years ago. Survived by four children, funeral plans include a home service at 2 pm and a later church service with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Hermen Goelitz, formerly of South Muscatine and a wood worker by trade, died suddenly at his son Arthur’s home in Crescent City Idaho after suffering strokes. He left Muscatine about three years ago and was well known locally for years.
A South Muscatine line car carrying workingmen halted near the Grandview Avenue switch as snow drifts crippled service this morning. The dead car was moved only when the uptown car arrived, delaying factories and starting crews late. Other city lines faced similar disruptions. Rev. Preston to Speak at Mulford Mission. Albert Cooper and family return from Lettsville. Mrs. Figg and Mrs. Billings improve after illness. George Messer leaves Winterset after a month ashore. Mrs. Teik returns from Peru Illinois after month visit with her sister.
In a Hawkeye conference basketball game Harrington defeats Ottumwa with final margins reflected in the described field goals and free throw counts. Slutz led with 14 points while Nelson scored 35 for the Harrington squad. Referees Figemann and Wagner officiated the game as two halves of 20 minutes each.
Iowa City February report states Clyde Williams will not play for Toledo in the coming season. Williams has signed a five year contract as head coach at Ames and will be busy with athletic duties through June. Friends expect him to retire from professional baseball and focus on Ames athletics and Missouri Valley conference leadership.
Hull House defeated the Nationals of New York 26 to 22 in Chicago at the Hull House gymnasium. The game hinged on an eligibility dispute under A A U rules that was resolved in favor of playing. Lineups and scoring included Labow, Fogarty, Adams, Behr, Olis, Wolf, Studebaker, Murphy, and Doyle with Labow leading free throws. Referee Delfouse officiated.
Johnny Coulon and Cooney Kelley of Streator were matched last night for a ten round 107 pound bout scheduled February 158 at the Peoria Athletic Club. Kelley is a mining country favorite and a rising contender. E. E. Coulon, father of the champion, refused Young Fitzgerald of Milwaukee for another bout after Fitz posted three losses to Coulon.
Madison Wis Feb 1 The University of Wisconsin defeated the University of Chicago five 29 to 17 in a fast game noted for rough play. Chicago drew 14 fouls to Wisconsin 12 with Page the Maroon guard committing seven fouls.
An old style newspaper ad promotes Orrine as a cure for alcoholism with a money back guarantee and discreet delivery. It claims pledges fail and offers a free booklet from The Orrine Co. Washington DC, priced at one dollar per box through A. W. Morgan.
Freddie Welsh of England defeats Charley Neary in eight rounds but referee Al Bright scores the bout a draw at the Badger Athletic Club. Welsh showcased fast footwork jabs and uppercuts while Neary pressed the action late, earning the crowd’s praise despite the verdict.
An advertisement urges use of Foley's Kidney Cure to treat kidney and bladder troubles, claiming it stops irregularities and cures any case within medical reach. Signed by A. W. Morgan.
An advertisement touts first mortgage farm loans offered by Titus Loan and Investment Co. The ad claims safety comparable to government bonds and lists loan amounts from 100 to 19000 dollars with interest and principal collected at no charge to the investor. G. M. Titus serves as president with the office at 212.
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