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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
8
Local notices promote Garyle Brickwell in a war drama at 40 with a thrilling demma, Prine and Lytle showings, and a two reel Vengeance feature. Maurice Costello stars in As You Like It at the Princess on Wednesday, with Shakespeare in three reels and Lyric tonight.
A funeral service for William Welsh took place at 2 o clock with Rev. Renata pastor of the Presbyterians Church presiding. The pallbearers included We TR Trilten and others. the note thanks friends for support during illness and death and special thanks to Reverend Kettlekutay and the M. A. choir for their tribute and service.
Stockholders of the Muscatine baseball association will meet at the Commercial club rooms Friday evening to review affairs and discuss prospects for the season. The annual election of officers is on the agenda and President Storneman is expected to be reelected. funds delinquent on stock will be pursued before Sunday’s session.
Carl Rohweder an 82 year old German resident died suddenly at the Lutheran Ole People's home at 4 am. He complained of feeling unwell after retiring but showed no illness earlier. Old age cited as cause. Born in Lunover Germany March 27 1842. Inmate since 1908, resident of Muscatine after moving from North Dakota four years ago. No local relatives survive. son Paul Rohwetler of New Salem North Dakota notified. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Miss Ida Hogan travels to Chicago and Kenosha Wisconsin for several days. secretary notes adjournment and other business of importance. The meeting features District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George T. Reddink as guest. Attendance urged.
At a German Lutheran Zion church meeting the congregation voted to build a two story parochial school hall east of the church, with plans by a building committee led by Rev. Haetner. Construction is hoped to start in spring and be finished by September 1, expanding church facilities and providing space for parish meetings and nine new enrollments.
Davengers, James and Hoa James, arrested in Muscating on charges of possession with intent to defraud, are expected to plead guilty when brought before Commissioner Bush. Both were arraigned Saturday afternoon. Hoa James faces a late hearing today, James on Tuesday morning. Federal officers say pleas are anticipated.
Delegates from Muscatine Launch Club and Muscatine Power Boat Club head to the motor boat show in Des Moines this week, with C P Hanley as Muscatine’s chairman of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association rules committee and a noted expert on bowl mixing.
David Worsham, a well known Wapello resident and former Muscatine bookkeeper, died at his sister Mrs. H B Davidson's home after a seven month illness. Born October 1843 in Muscatine, he served in Company D, Thirty-Fifth Iowa Regiment, in the Civil War. Funeral arrangements set for Greenwood Chapel, with services at the Davidson residence and interment in Muscatine cemetery TBD. Survived by two sisters, Mrs. H T Davidson and Mrs. A A Childs.
The United Brethren Brotherhood plans a second of five events in the church parlors this Wednesday evening. George Gergen presides. Attorney F. Richman delivers the main address. An informal musical program follows with Miss Amsong and Harry Lincoln. Rev. H. R. McCorkle visits Hudson to assist in a revival beginning tonight.
The Turkington country residence burned yesterday morning, with loss near 6000 dollars. The fire started most likely from a kitchen stove and was not discovered until a neighbor saw flames. Mr Turkington and Mrs Garrett rushed to the home but flames blocked the phone, preventing neighbor aid. the house was practically destroyed, with only a portion of the parlor and some clothing saved.
A local report notes a flock of wild geese, perhaps twenty five to thirty, seen near Mad Creek and Mad Creek dam. The birds circled gracefully, then returned up the river without entering the city, indicating seasonal migration in the area.
Davenport and Muscatine Interurban Railway plans a ninety minute schedule with two cars on the line. No snow plow will be ordered, and officials expect the line to stay open all winter. The timetable aims to improve connections to Muscatine and Davenport and allow direct pickups from Clinton Town to Burlington.
A Friday evening program at the Sunday school room features the Delta Amhas in Parson Poor's Donation Party. The cast includes Parson Poor Mathew Westrate and Lucy Poor Lucile Horst with many local names. A silver collection will be taken. admission is free.
The Tan ary sesson meets at Miss Jennie Nyweide's home on Kindler avenue Thursday afternoon. The final dancing party of the season for young married people is Tuesday evening at the armory. One or two more events before Lent are planned. Mrs. Mathew Westrate hosts the Delta Alpha class at Parham street Tuesday evening. Dorcas Sewing Society elects officers Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Philip Kopp hosts a Pilathes class session Tuesday evening at West Seventh street Baptist church.
The Ottumwa Iowa board of supervisors ruled the saloon consent petition sufficient by 3 to 1. To date 304 withdrawals have been counted, narrowing the wets lead. Drys contest about sixty names, alleging irregularities and forgeries. A light vote today on adopting the commission plan of city government as a heavy snowstorm kept voters away.
Iowa Governor elect Clarke and Missouri Governor elect Majors met in Keokuk to plan August celebration for the water power dam under construction. Illinois and Missouri officials invited. President Wilson may speak. Snowy travel did not stop enthusiasm for the project linking Iowa Illinois Missouri to power Mississippi.
Chicago January 6 resolutions condemn the U S government and Federal Judge Albert B Anderson as well as the Indianapolis jury that convicted 33 labor leaders in a partial attack denouncing the trial.
Announcement from Orpheum Theatre manager J C Bon that the theatre will reopen on Monday evening January 13 with the Harvey Stock Company. The company, reputed among the west’s finest, will perform popular price dramas and could become a permanent feature if patronage remains strong. Bill changes planned two to three times weekly.
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