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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
9
A noon prayer meeting at the McKee and Bliven Button factory drew many workers. Rev H F Martin of Grace English Lutheran church spoke on Christian living and Christ's life. The group decided to form a quartet and appoint a music committee after the next meeting.
Mildred Magdeline Wolff ten months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolff, died yesterday at noon in Fruitland township after a week long illness. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 from the residence.
The package department will start up Saturday morning January 4 on full time marking the oat meal factory's new operations.
An item highlights Samuel's candies and good meals at 110 W. 2nd, notes Mrs. O. Share leaving for Moline after visiting relatives, and mentions Banner Lodge reserve fund assessment due in January. A court decree in Noah vs Chesebrough is recorded, and Royal Neighbors officers are urged to attend tomorrow’s Woodman hall meeting. Samuel Fox from Chicago plans a city visit with his mother. Ainsworth trip planned for Mrs. Caple and son for a golden wedding anniversary at F. W. Harding’s parents New Year’s Day.
Wilton Crescents defeated Muscatine Meteors 35 to 10 in Wilton. Whitmer sank 13 of 16 free throws as the Crescents pulled away after a 12 to 3 first half. Barry led Meteors with two field goals. Kiser and Cronin sparked Wilton’s defense and offense.
London January 2. Attorneys for George Hollamby Druce claimant for the estates of the Duke of Portland and his title express dissatisfaction with the exhumation of Thomas Charles Cruce. They say their representatives were told to demand the vault floor be opened to seek a second coffin containing lead, based on letters they received.
Prince Ludwig Menelik of Abyssinia travels Europe and seeks an American or European buyer for 156000 acres in Northern Abyssinia near the Red Sea. He promises vast mineral wealth and forests, prefers American capital, and notes possible visits to America if sale fails. Booker T. Washington is in correspondence with Menelik.
Des Moines January 2 Roy Howard nineteen was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary for the murder of Martha Picray on November 29. The court imposed the maximum penalty for manslaughter after Howard attempted to shoot a jealous rival and killed Miss Picray.
The county board of supervisors reorganized with W. H. Fishburn and H. T. Shannon sworn into office. Fishburn was named chairman as the board began a new year and spent most of the day drawing jury lists for grand and petit juries.
Des Moines Iowa January 2 State Superintendent Riggs proposed a simple immediately adopted solution to the issue of teacher certificates from accredited colleges The board classified institutions A B and C but Riggs urged first grade certificates for graduates of all accredited colleges with the certificate stating the college name and classification The board approved the plan and set annual reclassification after summer commencements for fairness to all colleges
The Y W C A social Friday evening invites all girls and women. Miss Seevers, state secretary of city work, will attend and share insights on local and state Y W A efforts. She plans to stay two weeks and speak at the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon.
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they often develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and strengthens the lungs so serious results are not feared. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
The Rock Island time card effective Sunday January 5 trims service west of Washington. Muscatine sees little change with no trains added or removed there, but Firefly will no longer run to Evans or beyond west of Washington as part of broader cost cuts across the system. The official schedule is awaited.
John S. Strayer will discontinue presenting the Passion play pictures at the tabernacle this Saturday. Patronage has been fair and audiences are pleased. additional shows will be offered each afternoon and evening through Saturday night to give everyone a chance to see the exhibit.
Annie Axelson age eleven died of typhoid fever in Fairfield Iowa. She is the third family member to die of typhoid within six weeks. The report notes a special dispatch from Fairfield.
County recorder transfers listed by G M Titus show Robert D Bebb and wife to Willard T Ingraham a partial interest in section 17 two miles 76 and 4 west of the fifth principal meridian for 3000 dollars. C C Horton and wife to C C Spring and J C Spring convey in fractional half of the southwest quadrant of section 34 in township 76 range 2 west for 2300 dollars.
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Conway on Burlington road fell yesterday afternoon and fractured his left collar bone. Dr. E. B. Fulham attended to the boy's injuries.
Wm. R. Grubbs has filed for divorce in district court from his wife Eva Grubbs alleging she uses vile language before him in the marriage.
Loyal Neighbors calls a meeting for Friday January 3 at 2 pm to transact regular business. Full attendance is desired. Joint installation planned for Wednesday evening January 8 per order Recorder.
The latest bedside reports say Henry Gettert shows steady improvement after his stroke at home yesterday. Doctors express hopeful signs for his recovery and continued progress is anticipated.
Miss Aura Sawyer entertained fourteen friends at a 1 pm dinner where her engagement to Andrew E. Durham of Greencastle Indiana was announced. The decor featured smilax cut flowers a chandelier ring center piece green rice spelling the couple and guests names miniature rice filled suitcases and solitaire center pieces. An eight course dinner followed by music. Attendees included Miss Meda Dobbs Fort Jervis NY Miss Maude Shoaf Oxford OH Henry Sawyer New York NY and local residents Kleist the Hintermeister family and the Sywassinks. The Maennerchor German Lutheran church held a surprise party for H Braach birthday with six o clock dinner and music by Esther Meier the Branch sisters and Mrs Otto Kindler.
Miss Ella Van Gent and William Reesink wed last evening at 7:30 at the Van Gent home 1163 Lucas street. Rev. S J Menning officiated. a supper followed. The bride wore Persian lawn with Valenciennes lace. They plan to live on the Frenzel farm in Moscow township.
The December report by Mrs. J. P. Walton shows a mean temperature of 31.98 degrees, the warmest and coldest decembers in 68 years, plus rainfall data of 0.81 inches. The note also cites barometer highs and lows and historic rainfall records. Pirates of the Caspian describe Turcoman slave traders and their markets on the Caspian Sea, selling captives and Persian prisoners for very low prices.
Mrs Kadler declares the ideal while wondering why a woman watches her. Her husband confirms the scene as a tense exchange over perceived gazes and social tension.
Singular note describes a household moment with Mrs. Dunleich and young Flossie Dimpleton. Narration mentions voices from a front window and an implied departure. The fragment suggests a domestic scene framed as a personal anecdote.
Special convocation of Washing tonn chapter No 4 R A M is announced for Friday evening January 3 1908 at 730 PM The session will include work in the Royal Arch Refreshments will be served at the close Per order H P
Guy Bear hosted a small group of gentlemen friends at a 6 o'clock dinner at his West Sixth Street home last evening. Guests included Clarence Hahn a student at James Milliken University Decatur Milton Zeidler of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant and Edward Kaiser quien will move soon to Eau Claire for his future home.
Miss Elsie A Cochran and Fred V Reynolds wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents home in Lakedowntown Lake township with Rev P M Conant offciating. A wedding dinner followed and the couple plan to farm on the old David A Reynolds lot.
The M W A held a brief meeting at their hall on Tuesday evening. One candidate was initiated and one application balloted up. A committee was appointed to meet with the Royal neighbor committee. Next Tuesday evening the financial officers' reports will be read.
About 25 friends and relatives gathered at Edwin Price’s Newell Avenue home to ring in the new year with games and a late luncheon at midnight. The event featured a pleasant evening and a celebratory meal to conclude.
The Maccabees met in regular session Tuesday evening at their hall with a large attendance. Seven applications for membership were received and other business transacted. After the meeting many stayed for a dance that lasted until late.
About 15 ladies and neighbors called at Mrs. J. D. Fulham’s home Tuesday afternoon to help celebrate her birthday anniversary. The gathering featured pleasant social conversation and light refreshments served around 5 o'clock.
A St Louis Republic tale describes Nellie at a South Broad street dinner with her mother. Nellie notices a crack in the plate mistaken for a chair in the soup and finally resolves the mystery with a quip about a moving crack.
A middle aged happily married man shares a blunt rule for harmony in marriage. When his wit errs he agrees with his wife. when she is right he concedes, and peace returns. He urges sons to learn this wisdom before marriage. Cleveland Leader notes the observation.
A patron recalls going to pay a bill at a hotel bar and noting a possible error in the charges. He says he has reviewed the extras but cannot find a fee for the night rain remark and questions the billing.
Harlan Krahl of Grandview traveled to Aurora for a weeklong visit beginning this morning. He plans to explore the area and meet locals during his stay.
Miss Stella Meyers of 1112 Second street and Edward Schweitzer were united in marriage at Rock Island Baptist parsonage the night before New Year’s with Rev. H W Reed officiating. The couple, well known in Muscatine, will live at 307 Cedar Street.
State President Moses attended the Bankers' Reserves hall last evening and delivered an excellent address. The business session closed with a social time that was well received.
The Absit Invidia club hosted a delightful dancing party at Hare's hall last evening with Thomas' orchestra providing music. A large number of out of town guests attended and about thirty five couples danced, making it one of the season's most successful events by the club.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church. All new members are cordially invited to be present. Special work is being planned for the year.
The Pythian Sisters have postponed their meeting from New Year’s Eve to next Wednesday evening due to poor attendance last night.
Relatives gathered yesterday at the Spruce street residence of Mrs Sultana Barnett to celebrate the New Year with a splendid dinner and joyous festivity.
The Dorcas Sewing society will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. Negley on East Eleventh Street.
The Spalding Reading club will convene next Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Alice Anson on West Fourth Street for an informal meeting.
Tariff leaders clash as the Board of General Appraisers upholds German tariff terms on Lomogeschina imports from France. The Treasury fights the ruling in court, aiming for a Supreme Court decision within a year, while Congress faces pressure to rebuke administration actions seen as breaching tariff walls without authorization.
President Frost of the Chicago Milwaukee Electric Railway says the receivership proceedings begun Tuesday are being dropped and the matters have been satisfactorily adjusted in Chicago Illinois.
J M Barrie the novelist and playwright rebuked a smoker by staging a prank in his rooms He found a city clay pipe tied to a note insisting the boy stop twisting tobacco Then he revealed cigars had vanished and left the baffling gift of a clay pipe with a moral plea text attributed to the page boy
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