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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
Web County Council No 18 meets Feb 20 at 7 30. Dr L Reppert heads to Kentucky for visits through early March. Various social calls and visits followed by a large banquet at United Brethren church tonight. Many small notices of arrivals departures weddings and family happenings across Prairie Grove and nearby towns.
Mrs. Anna Bailey and son Arthur traveled to Atalissa last Thursday to visit Wm Wieese’s home. George McCann and family visited in West Liberty on Thursday. A pleasant party was hosted last Friday night by Mr. and Mrs. D.
Frank Henderson and Miss Myria Moreland married February 12 at the bride’s father Rob Moreland’s home, Rev. Baily officiating. A three course dinner followed with relatives present. They plan to start housekeeping on the Paul Porter place. Also noted are local visits and a youth injury, with Ina Wilson’s death reported in Crawfordsville.
Washington February 19 Senator Knox introduced a bill to establish a system of postal savings banks based on Postmaster General Meyer's plan. The proposal aims to promote thrift and provide safe deposits for large sums to keep money in circulation.
Davenport Brewers say ruling does not affect them as none sell liquor at retail or own saloons. Byers explains decision denies corporate ownership of saloons under mulci law and says prohibition remains. cases will be pursued in court.
Bert Day accidentally pushed his hand through a glass window at the J. E. McElroy implement shop on East Third street while wrestling with friends. Dr. E. B. Fulham treated the deep gash on Day's right arm.
Mrs Jacob Ziffron of 808 East Sixth Street was taken to Hershey hospital late yesterday afternoon for an operation scheduled there on Thursday.
Deed of transfer filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent 213 Iowa avenue. James and Jessie McDonald transfer lot 11 block 11 Railroad addition Nichols to John A Hiebing for 585 dollars.
The article details a dark, baffling murder of an infant in an apartment house. The couple’s room opened to the hall, the hall door was unlocked, and the room door remained unfixed. Booths married a year before the child’s birth in Sycamore, Illinois, as investigators seek a plausible explanation.
John Morrell of Ottumwa testifies before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty. He says any reduction in live stock rates may push Iowa packers out of business. He notes Iowa joints pay forty cents to New York via Chicago or sixteen cents to Chicago and twenty six cents Chicago to New York, while Chicago packers pay thirty cents to New York.
Hiland Breakenridge died February 10 1908 at his Lake Township home near the Cedar river. Born June 4 1818 in Bennington Vermont he lived a long life of energy and adversity. He emigrated to Ohio in 1840 Iowa in 1869 and ferried the Cedar River earlier in Muscatine. He leaves five children and two sisters with his daughter Carrie at home. He married Celinda Sage in 1838 and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in the same year.
Miss Hannah White from West Liberty visits her parents. Ellagarde of Wisconsin, U S Cream Separator agent, stays with Chas McGillivray. The Kellys’ 44th anniversary observed in Wilton. Arthur Edwards buried at Rochester cemetery after death in Cedar Rapids. Modern Woodmen form new lodge in Rochester with about 22 new members.
Mrs. R B Huff longtime resident of Owa City died at the University of Iowa hospital in Iowa City after two weeks of pneumonia. She is mother of Mrs. E A Ogilvie of East Fifth Street and was formerly of this city. Funeral plans pending with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
Rev J N Elliott, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, announced that Dr S M Campbell of Galesburg has accepted an invitation to address the first annual Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet on the evening of February 26. At the regular prayer meeting, Captain E C Peto will speak with J T Martin leading.
Friday evening at the Fairport church a missionary program will be presented by the children with songs and recitations. Rev. H. F. Martin, pastor of Grace English Lutheran church, will deliver an appropriate task. A missionary collection will be taken.
Miss Josie Dunn of Winfield visits her aunt Miss Anna Patterson. Mr and Mrs Chas Sloan return to Sioux City after a week with daughter Miss Margaret Sloan. Frank McClanahan, Monmouth College student, visits family. Mrs Ona Ellis Smith travels to Burlington before Guthrie Center. Emma Rock returns to Monmouth Ill for study after illness. Rose Thompson returns from Cedar Rapids. Dr Lute ill with grippe. Sorosis meets at Mrs H M Adams home. Frank Frazier returns from Seaton Ill. Mollie Swan visits Burlington. ill in hospital. Vox Ladies Quartet to sing at London hall Friday. The Seaths are on sale at Robertson's drug store.
The Socialist Workers petitions for the forthcoming city election were filed this afternoon. The slate mirrors names nominated at the local socialist meeting. The city election is set for Monday March 2.
At nine this morning Miss Margaret O Melia married Frank Thauren at St Matthias Catholic Church. Rev F J Leonard officiated with George Noyes Rockwell as organist and Felicitas Mackey singing Ave Maria. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home, the couple will reside west of town and reach home about March first.
The Major John Sewing Circle met yesterday at Mrs. Jacob Edwards 408 Cedar Street with about 16 members. They worked on projects and shared an excellent lunch. The next meeting is planned for March 3 at Mrs. Ella Hess Brook Street East Hill who urged all members to attend.
John Lanfier and Miss Bessie May Weist of Arden wed this morning after noon hour with Judge H S Howe officiating. Attendants were Viola Pilgram and Oliver Lanfier. The couple will reside in Arden with many local friends in attendance.
The West Hill Ladies' Aid society surprised Mrs. William Freers at 1148 Lucas Street this afternoon. The gathering included a social hour followed by refreshments.
About twenty members of the Royal Neighbors Sunshine club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs R W George's home on West Eighth street. After the routine work, luncheon was served and plans for the next meeting were announced for March 3 at Mrs Nietzel's home on Hershey Avenue.
Miss Marie Bagley hosted Epworth League social committee members at six last evening on Mulberry avenue in honor of Miss Bessie Hoopes who is set to leave for Chicago soon.
The Maccabees held their weekly meeting at their hall last evening. Seven members were initiated into the mysteries of the order, while 10 applications were received.
The Bankers Reserve Sewing society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nora Rankin on West Fourth street. All members are urged to be present.
The W. R. C. Industrial will meet in the hall next Thursday. All committees for the Washington dinner will report at that time and final arrangements will be made.
Jefferson City Missouri February 19 The state democratic committee met to set the state convention for May 20 in Jefferson City naming the host city and date for the gathering of party delegates.
St Louis February 19 Wheat May 93 and one half cents a bushel Corn 57 cents Oats not quoted Delineation notes markets and prices at the St Louis Produce Market with no further details.
New York Produce Market reports wheat for May at 1.00 dollars and corn at 69 cents. The brief market note lists the standard price for wheat and corn on February 19 in New York.
Mrs Earl Wood departed at noon for Moscow to attend the wedding of her brother Charles Marolf to Ethel Miller set for this evening.
Exchange offers 640 acres in Dunn County North Dakota 75 percent plow land near NP Survey subject to a 2240 incumbrance in four annual installments at 6 percent and trade options for A stock of general merchandise or city property. Also 2440 acres in Northern Michigan with timber and mineral rights priced 6 per acre on two railroad lines near Sault Ste Marie mines for trade for income property or AI stock. full details from J G Birtness Davenport or C M Butler Muscatine Iowa.
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