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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
4
Basketball at Y tonight with admission 25 cents. Also notes box ads for Tourist cigars and a full car of Babcocks just unloaded. Eyes glasses by Dr A B Clapp. Box factory k indling wood for sale 1.75 per load. Born to Mr and Mrs Gustave Fabrizius of Seventy-Six township a 10 pound daughter.
At a meeting of the Aurora Literary society the group decided to pursue criminal proceedings against Oakla Allbee the society’s financial secretary for alleged false pretenses to take 25 cents from Clark Barnard. The trial is set for two weeks at the next society meeting with Clark Abbott as judge and a jury trial. Defense attorneys are Adam Reinemund and William Randall. prosecutors are James Reuling and Paul Willits for the school.
A family doctor column extols natural beauty via health and blood purity. It proposes a home tonic using Fluid Extract of Black Haw Alpen Seal and Pure Water, to be taken three times daily before during and after menses. The blend claims to purify blood, tone organs, and beautify skin for women of all ages.
Mary Schwab of 611 Spruce street and Fred M. Martin of 105 Jefferson street wed last week at the German Evangelical church parsonage with Rev. J. J. Jans officiating. The ceremony occurred before two witnesses who guarded the secret until today when one party disclosed the union. Both spouses are well known in Muscatine and friends celebrate the news.
Two Muscatine people celebrate birthdays today marking a rare four year stretch with several residents observing their birthdays. Patrick Haney of Pine Street turns nine while Mrs. Charles Washburn of Nebraska Street also celebrates. a large gathering is planned at her home this evening.
W L Roach will speak at the Baptist church Sunday evening evangelistic service to urge a committed Christian life and invite attendees to accept Christ. Miss Jessie Stirlen will assist the choir.
The triennial meeting of the Royal Neighbors of Iowa will be held in Des Moines on March 10 and 11. The organization counts about 17,000 members with numerous Muscatine residents planning to attend. Mrs. Laura B. Bryan of Des Moines serves as State Oracle aiding final arrangements.
An advertisement argues cellulose in flour and wheat should be milled out while noting Gold Medal Flour has none and claiming the product is wholesome. Sold by grocers.
W L Roach declares a unsigned broadside urging Barney Schmidt for mayor and his ticket is a tissue of falsehoods. He cites lawful petition nominations and criticizes caucus manipulation by alleged lawless party elements and a suppression of clerical primary reform.
Arthur Hoffman rejects an unsigned flyer from H M Bartlett’s office titled Why You Should Vote for Barney Schmidt for Mayor and His Full Ticket. He calls the claim wholly false and notes Tammany Hall in the Democratic Party has dictated nominations for years.
John Kemble, at home sick, was contacted by telephone and said the unsigned statement is untrue from beginning to end. He insisted the document contains no truthful elements and rejected its authenticity.
This evening at nine o'clock the registration polls will close and those not yet registered should act now. The city election on Monday is expected to be the heaviest in years and every Muscatine resident should vote. Polls remain open until nine for workers registering after supper. total registration to press was 598 with ward counts of 31, 31, 50, and 24.
Carl Lintow died last evening at six after more than a year of illness. Born in Germany November 19, 1847, he had lived in America many years and made many friends in the city. Funeral services are at the home tomorrow at 3 o clock with interment in the cemetery adjoining the home.
The Orrine Company claims its remedy destroys the crave for liquor and restores health. It guarantees refunds if it fails to cure, with a treatise on curing drunkenness offered free. Sold in the city by A. W. Morgan, Druggist in Washington, D. C.
The Ottumwa high school basketball team arrived by the Firefly from Washington Ia where they beat the Washington team 31 to 20 last evening. Captain Stentz sustained a severe right foot injury in the last three minutes and Stuttz had to finish the game. Stentz will miss tonight’s Muscatine versus Ottumwa match.
W. L. Roach, president of the Law Enforcement league, told a tabernacle audience the group faced criticism for acting too quickly and not fully considering saloon keepers. He urged balance and patience, pledged to finish the league’s work, and claimed evidence that police aided saloonmen in liquor sales.
Last evening a bridal engagement party honored Miss Bertha Grothe who will soon marry Earl King of Indianapolis. Kell residence parlors featured white and red hearts, flowers, and plants. Guests played games and heard a brief musical program. Miss Grothe received many gifts and refreshments were served. Out-of-town guest Miss Ella DuBoise of South Dakota attended.
The Kensington club held an interesting meeting at the church parlors with much work completed before refreshments. Hostesses were Mesdames Kern Becke Wallace Bierman and King. The next meeting is set for March 13 at the church parlors and all members are asked to attend.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society was entertained yesterday afternoon at the church parlors by Mesdames Henry Giessler F S Pentzer D S McDermid Henry Butz E H King and William Eberhardt. About 75 ladies attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with Frank P Sawyer playing selections on the victrola. The next meeting will be at the church parlors Friday afternoon March 6. The Mothers' club will meet at 496 West Third street March 2. Mrs Nelle M Johnson will perform a few selections at the meeting. The program includes Roll Call Holmes Paper Influence of Environment Mrs D B Addleman Music Mrs Nelle M Johnson.
Mrs. J. C. Nietzel of 202 West Fifth Street was surprised at home by the Daughters of the King chapter from Trinity church. An evening of games and an informal program followed with refreshments served.
Gospel meeting at 3 30 Sunday afternoon led by Mrs J N Elliott with solo by Mrs Henry Giesler. Social tea served after the meeting for those staying for the evening service. S S L enjoyed a profitable evening at the rooms last night.
Special sales at grocery and fruit stores begin Monday March 2 as promotions promise healthy bargains on oranges. The notices tout unusually low prices on citrus throughout the period.
Phillip Fahey of East Tenth street was returning from the Trickett meeting at the tabernacle when he slipped on Eighth street about 10 o clock. He cut a deep gash by the side of his nose causing bleeding. Dr. E B Fulham attended.
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