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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
4
A parade of residents and guests stop through Muscatine today. Business callers include K Mariicke of Moscow and J A Nicholson of Lone Tree while others head to Davenport Chicago and Des Moines for visits and errands. Families welcome new arrivals and trips to see relatives mark the day.
While driving on East Hill near noon, Orson Warman was thrown from a wagon load of hay after turning a corner. A wheel grazed his face, fracturing his nose. Dr. T. F. Beveridge was summoned and treated him.
The Quaists secured a one point victory in a tense eighting contest. Hawkeyes played strong ball and finished with a whirlwind rally to pull ahead. The Muscatine schedule shows close scores against multiple opponents including Nebraska Varsity and Denver.
Work began today on a $15,000 vaudeville theatre to be built by the Family Theatre company on East Third street. W 8S Hill secured a ten year lease on the property between Sycamore and Cedar streets, with J C Sodini to represent the company. James Selden awarded the erection contract for a 56 50 by 110 foot building, slated for occupancy by May first and an annual rent of $1,600.
The Muscatine basketball team arrived in Cheyenne after a grueling Colorado tour. They defeated Greeley Athletics 38 to 37 in a closely contested game, overcoming a late second half deficit to secure a dramatic victory.
Three counties will be represented at Iowa City Thursday to discuss Drainage Ditch No 6 in Pike township and a hearing on Ditch No 5 in Goshen township. Commissioners from Muscatine Johnson and Louisa counties and engineer F A McDonald expect to place the ditch in good condition with land acquisition and bridges costing about 6388 dollars. bridge contracts with Decatur Bridge Company were renewed.
John Van Zyl, a mail carrier on rural route No 5, was thrown from his wagon when it upset during rounds yesterday morning. The wagon door and stove were broken and the single tree damaged. L. C. King witnessed the accident and helped to straighten the wagon so Van Zyl could finish his trip.
Reports from Lisbon say Premier Franco, after the king and crown prince were assassinated, has not appeared publicly since a late meeting with the king. A new cabinet of strong factions seeks patr iotic support while monarchist chiefs push for pacification. Dr Jose Maria Alpoin fled to Salamanca, Spain, in disguise. Paris notes deny German claims of foreign intervention, stressing Portugal handles its own affairs. Washington reports the House adopted a sorrow resolution over the Portuguese royal deaths.
The Northwestern railroad began superstructure work on a new river bridge at Clinton Iowa with a 200 foot span. Seventeen cars carried the steel for this initial section to the work site.
James Oliver, a millionaire manufacturer of plows and philanthropist in South Bend Indiana, lies in critical condition with family reporting hope for recovery fading as of February 4.
The western railway is loading 11,060 tons of ice from the channel below the railroad bridge. Ice thickness is 16 inches and a crew of 1,590 men is employed on the work.
The Rholoids Company of Washington DC promotes a treatment that purportedly forms a soluble compound with uric acid to carry it from the system. They offer a mailed trial upon submitting name and address. The full size treatment costs $1 and is sold by A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Tyrus Cobb presses for 5000 dollars a year and a three year deal with an accident clause that guarantees payment even if sidelined by sickness or injury. Detroit’s Navin rejects the terms as exorbitant, while Cobb hints at semi pro play or coaching until a satisfactory arrangement is reached before Tigers training at Hot Springs.
Juniors and Rock Island meet in a curtain raiser game promising an exciting matchup. Associations plan to convene Saturday to discuss details and schedule.
Arrangements led by Manager Jacobsen of the High School Athletic association set a Saturday night game at the YMCA gym between Muscatine and Cedar Rapids squads. Contracts aren’t closed yet but are expected by tomorrow. Cedar Rapids last year claimed the state title. a Muscatine win would boost local state honors. A Rock Island High school and YMCA Juniors curtain raiser precedes the main event, with the Juniors also planning a trip to Columbus Junction tomorrow evening.
Sultana Bartlett versus W W Stewart is settled and will not go to trial. F A McDonald versus B C R N R Co is dismissed with costs paid by plaintiff. The April term jury includes Butcher versus Bishop Hagermann Co. Jurors were excused until Thursday morning. A marriage license issued to Ernest Wells and Della Hanna. Another license issued to Horace Klaiss and Caroline Freyermuth.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caro line Miller were conducted at 2 o clock this afternoon at the German Evangelical church with Rev. J J Jans officiating. Pallbearers included Joseph Fuller Charles F Iflin George W Lindle Will Fuller Carl Schroeder and Henry Rutherford. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
Washington February 4 President nominates Benjamin F. Thomas for the postmaster vacancy in Omaha Nebraska.
The Wild Rose school house in Pike township was totally destroyed by fire last evening. An empty nearby house will serve as a temporary classroom starting Monday. The cause is unknown though suspected to be a tramp entry or a defective chimney. Principal Stella Healey could not explain the blaze. About 16 pupils attended, with books taken home.
A blizzard off the Nova Scotian coast destroyed the steamer St. Cuthbert. Fifteen crew members drowned when a small boat capsized during evacuation. Thirty seven aboard, including the captain, were rescued by the White Star liner Cymric, which then proceeded to Boston.
Judge Given a Des Moines pioneer lawyer and judge died after a long illness. Born August 31, 1828 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania he served in the Civil and Mexican wars. Survived by children Welker and Josiah Given and Mrs. Joseph G. Gardner and W H Given with two sons abroad. Funeral planned for Thursday at 2 PM from the Gardner home with Grand Army of the Republic and Pioneer Lodge of Masons in charge.
The Two Pecks appear this week at the Majestic Theatre with a clever sketch titled the Silly Kid. Black faced comedian H. Dickinson also wins hearty applause. Also showing are the newest films used by vaudeville houses nationwide.
An article urges immediate treatment of catarrh with Hyomei breathing therapy. It claims catarrh risks lung disease and promotes Havercamp's Drug Store sale with a money back guarantee and a $1 complete outfit.
House committee on appropriations reported favorably a pension bill that would abolish pension agencies in multiple cities and consolidate them into a central distributing agency in Washington. The measure specifies a $150.87 million pension appropriation, slightly lower than the savings from consolidation. The report also notes related actions on Philippine church claims, Indian appropriations, and currency affairs.
The Modern Brotherhood of America lodge No. 1438 held an enjoyable session at the K of P hall last evening with a large turnout. A short program followed by an oyster supper featured acts by Miss Stella Knight, Clifford Knight, Garry Thompson, Philip Thompson, Miss Eunice Kiefner, Oscar Reed, and Mrs. Eis.
A group of young ladies rode by hack to the Flat Iron Point country residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. Weierhauser last evening. They enjoyed games and refreshments after a social hour. The party included Misses Eben Vetter Lydia Brandt Mary Martin Hannan Zeidler Elsie Snep pard Amelia Miller Martha Becke Freda Vetter Gertie Mark Clara Mucha Anna Aderman and May Brasch.
Miss Anna Auls of 1002 Kansas Street entertained a number of friends last evening at a carpet sewing party. The event was enjoyed by all and refreshments were served shortly before the guests departed.
Miss Elizabeth Bridgman entertained the Philathea society at her Mulberry avenue home last evening as the local group decided to join the national organization and an application was completed for the national secretary. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
The Court of Honor lodge held a weekly meeting at the M. W. A. hall last evening with a large attendance. One member was initiated and four were balloted on after which a social dance followed.
The Dorcas society will meet tomorrow at 2 PM at Mrs. Charles Heller’s Mulberry avenue home. All members are urged to attend as several important matters will be transacted.
New York Feb 4 poultry market reports a quiet trade for dressed birds with chickens selling at 24 20 cents per pound, turkeys at 12 16 cents, and fowls at 10 13 1/2 cents per pound.
Butter remains firm and unchanged while eggs hold steady with firsts at 24 to 25 cents per dozen. Market watchers note little change in trading conditions as buyers and sellers maintain cautious bidding.
The Estherville Methodist society celebrates a 1100 donation from Andrew Carnegie to fund a pipe organ for the church’s new building. The gift will be applied toward the organ installation and supports the congregation’s relocation to the new church home.
The Waterloo council orders a concrete steel bridge across the Cedar river at Fifth Street to replace the existing steel structure, which will be moved to Eleventh Street. The project costs about $100,000.
The progressive Waterloo Courier states there is no plan to challenge Senator Allison’s integrity, reflecting a calm editorial stance on the political scene.
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