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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
4
Local brief notes report Charles J. Stuart and Edna C. Jackson secure a marriage license. Other items note Emma Walker and Elizabeth Leimbach traveling for visits and business, Pittsburgh area travels, and regional social events at the Grand opera house with the Royal Gypsy Concert Company.
Final plans are under way for the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church banquet to be held Wednesday evening February 26 Rev J M Campbell pastor of the First Presbyterian Galesburg Ill will deliver the principal address He is a former pastor of Second Presbyterian Evanston and Emerald Avenue Chicago and was moderator of the Chicago presbytery two years ago He was also a classmate of Rev Elliott at Princeton Theological Seminary
J Zeahringer was arrested for petty larceny after stealing James Crenshaw's underwear and an overcoat from the Kemble hotel. Crenshaw slept with Zeahringer Friday night. the underwear was found on Zeahringer at arrest. He pled guilty to underwear theft. overcoat whereabouts unknown. Justice Coster had not yet ruled.
Charles L. Washburn of Los Angeles formerly of Muscatine died February 11 during a surgical procedure in California. He was born in Muscatine and lived there until twelve years ago when he moved west with his family. He owned Westlake Pharmacy and is survived by his father L H Washburn sister Jessie brother Frank and uncle Charles A Lloyd all of Los Angeles.
A dispatch from Tatoosh Light reports the Emily Reed wreck survivors reached Tacoma this morning. The first mate and two sailors were aboard and believe no others were saved from the Tillamook disaster.
J G Mitchell, new YMCA secretary for Muscatine, spoke at the men’s meeting yesterday afternoon at the association building. He said the greatest problem facing men today is the question of life itself. A large crowd attended.
A mix of social notices and brief items: Y M C A Star Course tonight. marriage license issued to Charlie Marolf and Ethel Miller. W. E. Downer and wife travel to Chicago to visit friends. Ida Ingham leaves for Chicago. Rev Moody to address Baptist church next Sunday morning. Mrs J Humes travels to Fairport for Ira Reeves funeral. Preston Austin improving after leg fracture. Ida Litchenhouse vs Frank Litchenhouse case ends in desertion divorce granted. Mrs F Giesenhaus and family visit Davenport. funeral of Ira Reeves attended by Mrs A Leach and Mrs George Downer.
Mr and Mrs Henry Huesen of 916 Culver street were honored with a surprise party on February 14 at their home before moving from the city. Attending were Rev J C H Light and others including Mr and Mrs A A Keath, Mr and Mrs George Harris, Mr and Mrs Fred Bierman, Mr and Mrs Bert Garrison, Mr and Mrs W G Geller, Mr and Mrs Peter Dove, and Mr and Mrs Henry Dollman.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will meet Tuesday evening at the Macca Bee Hall. Full attendance is desired and a short program will be given. Each lady is requested to bring a box lunch.
The Major John Sewing Circle will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Edwards on Walnut Street.
Pottsville Pa February 17 A cave in at the Mid Valley colliery a mile and a half north of Mount Carmel entombs twenty three miners this afternoon with no telephone link and few details available.
Funeral services for Ira Reeves were held at 1 30 PM at New Era church. He died Saturday morning at his home. Interment followed in Fairport cemetery.
Nomination petitions under the primary law have been filed with City Recorder Gustav Weis by Simon P. Wilhelm for wharfmaster and J. H. Carl for alderman in the third ward.
A notice notes a regular L. O. T. M. meeting held on Tuesday February 18 featuring initiation activities and a social session for members.
Vinol a cod liver preparation claims to restore vitality and red blood for growing children. Ad cites Mrs. C Allen of New Bedford praising rapid gains in puny children. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 203 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A three month 300000 purse racing season was approved at the Great Western Trotting circuit meeting in Chicago. George Keller was re elected president and W H Smellinger secretary along with stewards E J Mulgrew I L Sears and C R Duffin. Schedule lists Peoria Darvarious dates and purses from 10000 to 35000 across thirteen associations.
Andrew Davidson of 408 West Third Street was injured last evening when he fell on an icy walkway. He sustained a fractured hip and Dr. E B Fulhiam was summoned and reduced the fracture.
Real estate transfer recorded by G. M. Titus from E. F. Richman to Stella M. Hilton and Floyd Murdock. Lot 21, Block 15, Park Place Addition, Muscatine. Consideration listed as 975 dollars.
A Wisconsin mother relates how stopping tonics and adopting Grape-Nuts with cream and milk improved her sleep and helped her gain weight. Her chronically ill child also recovered, returning to school after dietary change and fresh air. The Postum Co. promotes the product with this anecdote.
Leverich Normal and Training School in Muscatine Iowa announces a twelve week spring term starting March 3 with a claim that certificates can be earned in one third to one half the time of other normal schools. Ninety five percent obtain certificates and many finish in one term. Tuition is $12 for twelve weeks, board in families ranges $3.00 to $3.25 per week, books optional.
Frederick V. Coville and T. J. MacDougal recount a Papago man thriving in drought by cutting a barrel cactus, pounding the pulp to release two to three quarts of water, and drinking it with evident relief. The water, though slightly salty and bitter, is deemed superior to typical desert fluids and also used to prepare meal for bread.
Mrs. M. Spiering of 947 Lucas Street, aged 69, suffered painful injuries after falling down 12 stairs at her home last evening. Her right wrist was fractured in two places and she was hurt about the head and back. Dr. F L Appel attended and reduced the fracture.
Walton E. Fields 34 died in Monmouth Ill. Friday. His remains came to Wapello on the M N and S Saturday afternoon. The funeral was Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Aner Nearhood home conducted by Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Masons with Rev S B Ross. Burial followed in Wapello Cemetery. Cass Mincher and wife attended from Monmouth. Mrs Woodruff injured her right hand. Teachers Mrs H A Plitt and Ernest Winter hosted classes at Mrs Plitt s Thursday. Eva Bartlett Macey company concert at the Methodist church drew a large crowd.
The Harpist and his company performed with talent when Lloyd Moffett Sr suffered a stroke Saturday morning. He left home in his usual health and later was found unconscious in his office at the old Wapello hotel building. He was taken to a hotel bed in a critical condition as friends and family hold hope for recovery.
Literary notes discuss recent advances in dirigible flight and long distance ballooning with emphasis on crossing the Alps. Dr Alfred Gradenwitz notes the challenges of wind direction between the northern and southern Alps and the appeal of a bird’s eye Alpine view. Spelterini’s Swiss Alpine flights are highlighted as famous examples.
Central Alps not yet crossed by balloon or airship. Dr Broeckelmann of the Berlin Aeronautical Club may claim the honor after a remarkable flight. The article includes reproductions of original photographs taken from the balloons and calls the illustrations wonderful for the month.
Abroad dispatches from London note that Lady Randolph Churchill's reminiscences in the February Century provoke intense amazement and apprehension among late husband’s colleagues. Arthur Balfour is said to be agitated by a note to Lady Randolph claiming he would rather play Wagner duets than stay on the treasury bench, and he allegedly asked that the note be omitted.
Bridgeford Mass Feb 17 The Pepperel Manufacturing and York Manufacturing mills returned to full time work today affecting about six thousand operatives across two facilities in Pepperel and Saco.
A notice of a Tuesday evening meeting of Iowa lodge No 2 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for work in the second degree. All members in good standing are cordially invited by order W M.
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