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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
Local shop listings promote a banquet for the First Congregational church tonight at seven. C E Richard Sons offers meats while Hirt Fesler's music store features "Merry Widow" selections at fifteen cents Friday and Saturday.
The American Patriots Sewing Society met at Mrs. Frank Richardss home on East Sixth Street with many members present and luncheon served. The next meeting is set for February 13 at Mrs. Charles McElroys Mulberry Avenue home. Oscar and Ida Drake hosted friends in Cedar Valley for a farewell dinner prior to moving to Bloomington township.
A meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. G. A. Riemcke on East Sixth Street. All members are urged to attend as several matters of importance will be discussed.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 3 PM in the church parlors. The last quarterly collection of the year will be taken at this gathering.
Bond Bros at 212 Walnut Street advertises a closing out sale on pyrography outfits and wood supplies to make room for bicycle goods. Also lists H C Wittmann at 311 Green Street seeking old hens and springs at 8 cents each. Both phones.
Washington Feb 7 William S Rossiter appointed acting public printer by the president went to the treasury to obtain bond approval The treasury refused saying the president exceeded authority Bryan to succeed as acting public printer and Rossiter became the president s personal representative The omnibus claims bill passed in the house totaling 316000 for Civil War stores and other claims including large sums to Illinois Missouri and churches
Mrs Peter Townley of Iowa avenue entertained a group of friends at her home last evening. Guests enjoyed several games and musical selections before refreshments were served.
Sugar cured hams and bacon offered at 123 cents per pound by People's Meat Market. Contact via phone 57 for orders or availability.
Des Moines hosts the YMCA state field meet on April 3. Muscatine aims to enter senior team members, led by Bert Lyman who may compete in jumps and vaults, and Ethal in running events. The program includes running events, jumping and gymnastic events, with cups for team and individual high scorers and medals for top three in each event.
Washington D C Feb 7 A joint resolution passed in the house granting each of the two resident Philippine commissioners in congress the same 7500 salary as members and senators plus an extra 2000 in lieu of mileage, reflecting parity with U S lawmakers.
Rev William Wilkinson known as the Bishop of Wall Street spoke at Trinity church mission today and addressed seventh and eighth grade students at Jefferson school about the value of a good education.
University of Chicago defeats Central Y after a 30 to 14 win at Bartlet gym. Chicago led 15 to 5 at halftime as Schommer and Georgan scored. Schommer made 14 free throws as the Maroons pull even in the early season series with La Salle Street rivals.
The next Missouri Valley Conference meeting is set for March in Kansas City to decide new member status. Expected admissions include Ames Drake Washburn and Oklahoma with Ames having accepted. Drake seeks faculty guidance before final admission.
A promotional block argues that stopping coffee and drinking Postum cures sharp aches and shortness of breath. It claims mental clarity returns and appetite normalizes when coffee is replaced, urging common sense to decide the comfort of Postum over drug-bearing coffee.
Cod liver oil is criticized for its oily unpleasantness. Two French chemists developed a process to extract the medicinal elements from cod livers and combine them with peptonate of iron to create Vinol. The product is promoted as stronger than other cod liver preparations and useful for building strength and treating pulmonary issues.
A celebration program arranged by Major John Circle honors Abraham Lincoln with readings, musical numbers, and a memorial address by Rev. J. C. H. Light at the G. A. R. hall on Wednesday evening. Local talent includes Anna Bishop, Hazel Haifleigh, Archie Keath, Mrs. Fred Timm, Margaret Venner, M. P. Goff, Mae Kent, Leola Johnson, and Hazel Keath in recitations and duets.
Des Moines reports indicate a split over convention sites with Cedar Rapids and Sioux City favored for one each. Bryan faction seeks both conventions in Des Moines to boost statewide turnout. Bryan plans to attend the Jefferson Day banquet in Des Moines on April 21.
Mrs Delilah Rauch Parmalee born September 8 1829 in Ohio passed away at the family Island residence after two weeks of grippe and complications. Survived by husband Ames Parmalee five sons and a daughter with roots in Muscatine and Wellington and St Louis. funeral arrangements pending.
Southern rioters burned two barns and 20000 pounds of tobacco at Adams Tennessee early last evening. Two men were wounded and a Black man was whipped in the attack carried out by a night-riding group from Nashville authorities report.
Harry Barnard of H F Barnard Company will place a watch frozen in a cake of ice in front of his South Bend Watch Company sponsored display Saturday morning. The watch will run and show the correct time proving its durability through travel and daily use.
New Orleans February 7 reports say all passengers and crew aboard the steamer Anselm are safe after the wreck. The cargo likely faces almost total loss though the vessel was valued at 100 000 dollars and is fully insured, with cargo losses estimated at 25 000 dollars.
Philadelphia February 7 trusted sources report that the Pennsylvania Railroad placed orders for 55000 tons of steel rails with four major steel firms. The purchase signals a substantial expansion of track material as the company prepares for new lines and increased traffic.
In district court C C and E W Horton vs city of Muscatine have been settled. County supervisors met at the courthouse to arrange Drainage Ditch No 2 near Nichols. Ditch work by B H Black and J H Kessels halted due to quicksand. Dozens from Nichols discuss continuing the project. New case filed as Andrew Healy seeks 483.40 from Do W Fletcher on notes.
Harry Kendall Thaw, confined at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane, may be certified as sane after 30 days if findings support it. Dr. Lamb, the superintendent, says hospital authorities would recommend release to the court. Physicians noted signs of alcoholic stimulation since his arrival. claims of excessive whisky at the Tombs were denied.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bennett who died yesterday at her daughter Mrs James Wilsons home on Cedar street will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Grandview M E church She had lived in Muscatine fifteen years born in Greenfield Indiana 63 years ago and leaves four children and three stepchildren enduring a long life of church activity and service in the community
In Delhi Louisiana on February 7 a mob seized Robert Mitchell an alleged negro murderer from a deputy sheriff and hanged him from a railroad water tank near Oak Grove Mitchell was accused of shooting Leon Threlkeld manager of the Pioneer Co operative company two miles west of Oak Grove on Wednesday afternoon Threlkelds body was sent to Harrisburg for burial
Chicago fans cheer as Fielder Jones announces he will sign with the Chicago White Sox, ending months of hesitation and committing to the South Siders.
A historical drug advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine as a swift remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial irritations. It claims pureness and freshness with kidney benefits and relief of backache in days. Sold only as a Leach Chemical Co. preparation from Cincinnati in small vials sealed for dispensing by druggists.
M. W. OF A Muscatine Camp No 106 meets Tuesdays at Woodmen hall Olds Block Consul J C Coster Clerk J A Leyda. Bankers Reserve meets first and third Wednesdays at 8 p m at Woodman Hall all in good standing urged to attend Wm Appel President H Lemkau Secretary Charles Lockwood Lanker.
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge No. 145 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meets on the first and third Mondays each month at the K of P building. Dr. E. H. King is president and Chas. Ryan serves as secretary. Members in good standing are invited.
VGU meins CAMP 142 of the Royal Neighbors of America meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Oracle Mrs Kimma Ilivewia, Recorder Mrs Kate Jarvin, Receiver Mrs Myrtle Kirk. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
Fragmentary notes list Shelby Norman Fuse, Zéi, and Gus. SchMidi with references to first and third Tuesdays on Second Street and nearby street names. The text is unclear but reflects a dated ledger style with names and addresses.
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias meets Fridays at 7 30 in the K P building on Iowa avenue Visiting brethren invited to attend F W McDougal C C F L Bihlmeier K of R and 8S
The American fleet completes preparations to navigate the perilous lower narrows of the Straits of Magellan near Punta Arenas. Hundreds of wrecks warn captains of hidden ledges and shifting depths, with dense fog hindering charts and pilots. The voyage through the narrows began today.
Wilbur Mack songs featured at Hirt and Fesler's sale Friday and Saturday offering sheet music at 15 cents each. The event highlights Mack's popular tunes as part of a local music sale.
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