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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
5
A stream of local residents departed yesterday afternoon for Wilton and other nearby towns to visit friends and attend to personal matters. Among those leaving were Anna Pleher of Mulbert Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Krohs of East Third Street, with many others listed as visiting or traveling for a few days.
Mrs E H Diamond of Colum Dittinetion shopped in Unis city yesterday with friends. Minne Inkeman of lug Gré pont visited yesterday afternoon on return from a song recital by Mrs Oxlawott Jennison Tuesday night. Banest Presbyterian chitrady hosted Mrs G Hartman of Letts visiting friends in the city. Missabel Bronner of 0 West Saventhreet left yesterday afternoon for Harper for a few days with relatives. The My Anna and Cacrle Schn maker of West Saventh street left yesterday noon for Harner for a 10%ya visit with relatives and friends.
General Prae Xavier pier a French avyt tor flights from Paris to Grliro, reaching the Pool of Siloam on Newry eye. The Arstopinne arrive as the city grows. port Salil, Port Said, and Myneroplana Crops Jerusalem are cited. The army advances to Cairo.
County Engineer Ryan announces the new Wapsle Creek bridge near West Liberty is open for traffic. The 20 foot wide steel plate girder span cost about 1205.55 to complete, built by Charles Wink, with 96 feet of reinforced approach channels raised above high water. Section one of the county road project is largely finished though 3 miles remain to be surfaced until spring along the River-to-River route.
In Cannes France January criminals known as the phantom bandits fired on a villager through a window in Ranguin suburb near a large villa hit by bullets missing diners at a table. The gang, active for years, vanished after a police crackdown a year ago and is now linked to renewed terror in the district.
New York reporters describe a crowd gathered at Bridge ton Beach watching three men and a woman dive into 38 degree water this morning. The event, labeled swimmers of the year for 1914, drew onlookers bundled in ulsters and heavy fur coats as observers braved the cold to witness the plunge.
Last night East Hill hosted several watch gatherings at the Alert Hose House and private homes. About thirty five attended the George residence on Park Avenue for games and music, with a late hour tree supper. The Arts Hose Company at the Hose House held an oyster supper and smoker, continuing into the new year, while Louis Moots at 1499 Washington Street decorated his home with Christmas decors for games and dancing before a nine o clock supper.
Revival meetings led by Rev A H Barker at Park Avenue M B church begin Sunday evening at 7 30 and may run about two weeks. Afternoon cottage prayers at 2 20 except Mondays and Saturdays. Large choir to assist. Local moves include Mrs Gary Mata and others traveling to visit relatives.
Messages praising Sir Ernest Shackleton and backing his chosen route to cross the vast landmass between South America and the South Pole were sent to London papers. Officials from the Peary Arctic Club the American Geographical Society and the American Museum of Natural History criticized American explorers for lacking plans and urged national effort to explore the continent. General Thomas H Hubert urged the United States lead in exploring the largely unknown southern continent noting its proximity and the vast unknown coast.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for stuffed head and nostrils. It claims relief from headache sore throat and sneezing, can be taken every two hours, costs six cents, tastes pleasant, and requires no substitute.
The Young People society of the United Brethren church held a business meeting on a Wednesday evening to plan an entertainment led by Ernest Mizner for January. A stunt program featured young women and a concert by The Piles Female Orchestra. Mis Helena Tarr hosts a farewell party for Lilian Kell, with music, stunts, and a noon meal. Other items include a Jolly Five Hundred New Year party with prize wins, Kensington birthday gathering for Mrs J D Fulliam, and a turkey dinner marking Helen Dora’s twelfth birthday plus several nuptials and prenuptial events in the community.
Members of the Phinindosa clup of New Er held a watch party at the gymnasium Wednesday. The hall was decorated, refreshments served, and a male quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee as the New Year began. Several performances and a concluding address framed the evening.
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