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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
4
Community items include grocery specials at Geo W Reuling and Slaughter's Candy Store, a church relief fund collection for Italian quake victims, and upcoming Muscatine County assessors meeting at 1:30 PM with County Auditor A S Lawrence. Also mentions arrivals, gear for sale, and medical ads.
A Yankee Doodle comedy titled The King of Tramps arrives at the Grand Friday evening. The review praises snappy action and clever twists and notes a quality cast, calling it three hours of lively amusement suitable for all ages from six to sixty.
F A A members are urged to attend this evening's meeting. Installation of officers and a good time in order. President F W Lewis presiding.
B Hogg proprietor of Darent Produce sues J Scott Blackwell president of Muscutine Produce for 20000 alleging slander harms business. Petition filed today in district court by Fred W Petersen of Davenport. Hogg claims statements damaged his character but petition lacks naming beneficiaries. No answer filed yet.
The Rollaway announces a special skating Sunday with sessions from 2 to 5 and 7 15 to 10 15. Skates have been overhauled and crowds are increasing so patrons should arrive early to avoid the rush.
Rural mail carrier Frank McCoy suffered a broken ankle when his wagon broke down eight miles north of Muscatine. He fell onto frozen ground while transferring to a spring wagon and was taken to a nearby farm then brought to town for treatment. The injury follows a prior serious accident two years ago that left him incapacitated for weeks.
In district court Judge D W Jackson hears competing claims over two mortgages tied to the Commercial hotel. Mrs May D Morgridge seeks delivery of a $3000 mortgage to Louisa and Ira Tailer, while Jayne & Joffman for Rebecca C Jayne contest a Munroe assignment as forgery. Both notes are in evidence as testimony proceeds to identify the true mortgage. Morgridge also holds an identical mortgage via Munroe assignment for $3000.
Our Guarantee promises warm dry feet with Braunworth's shoes. The campaign highlights durability and comfort across temperatures and distances with a focus on reliability and customer assurance.
At Muscatine Business College gymnasium the Collegians defeated Central Athletics 111 to 6 in a one sided game. Coach Robinson plans two upcoming games with Lone Tree Mystic and Nichols Athletics on January 22 and 23 respectively.
A new masquerade on ice begins with prizes for best costumes and humor. Winners receive seven dollars in tickets and a set of tickets awarded to top costumes for both women and men.
Two Muscatine Independent baseball stars move up to higher circuits. Chub Largen joins the waiting list for the Dubuque Three Eye League Club while Harry McKee signs with Dayton of the Central League after being signed yesterday.
Spectators watch as skating persists from 9 to 11 oclock on Thursday night with special music provided for the occasion.
Skating sessions run every afternoon and night with nearly new skates available for use.
The first sermon in the Just Common Folks series at the First Methodist church titled Just a Father-in-Law drew a large crowd and favorable attention. The pastor attracted widespread interest and organizers expect strong continued turnout. Next week the talk will be Just Tent Makers focusing on the dignity of labor and daily toil.
Seventh Day Adventists conduct a revival at Stewart Hall with Charles Metzgar addressing this evening. A German Sunday school starts at 9 with English instruction at 2 and a preaching service after the study hour. Elder G R Hawkins will give an illustrated lecture Sunday evening.
The funeral of little Gertrude Steahr was held at 10 o'clock from Mrs. Steahr's Grover street home. Rev. J. C. H. Light officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
An ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and related digestive issues. It cites testimonials from Carson City Michigan and other towns, notes gentle action and laxative effect, and offers a free test bottle by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois. It urges readers to discard violent laxatives and seek medical advice with no charge.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the local Y M C A Mrs Sarah Fox was again chosen as president. The remaining officers were re elected. Regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Officers listed include President Sarah Fox Vice President Henry Ficken Secretary Fred Beach Treasurer W H Craff and three year executive boards with multiple named members.
George Wicks was re elected sheriff of Johnson County Home by the board of supervisors. F J Horak was elected coroner and now holds two offices at once, succeeding Dr W H Donovan who resigned. Gov Garst appoints John Paintin boat inspector on the Iowa River, succeeding Jacob Tuttle.
Edward McNamara indicted for murder in the first degree in Northwood Louisiana. He waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for the March term of court.
In Atlanta on January 8 a sensational story emerged that a man known locally as Charles A. Howard, who died September 29 last, was actually George H. Busby, son of Thos. Busby of Port Huron Michigan. Walter T. and Charles E. Busby of Port Huron arrived and identified him as their brother, suggesting the father opposed theaters and that George used the Howard alias in the theatrical business.
At a Thursday meeting the Muscatine socialist party decided to send a 100 signers petition from the Rudowitz refugee defense league to Chicago secretary Raymond Robbins. Robbins will present it to President Roosevelt.
Washington dated January 8 reports new representatives received commissions to serve until the sixty first congress assembles on March 4. Senator Cummins of Iowa named chairman of the University of the United States committee and joined the public health and national quarantine committee along with adding library of congress accommodations.
New York reports show improvement in most trade and industry sectors and growing confidence for a strong spring business year. Dis patches to Dun's Review note optimism across multiple sectors and anticipated higher activity in the months ahead.
O A Bokneack William Wagner and Fred Lowary shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago Monday. Mr and Mrs J C Watts returned home after a pleasant visit with Elmer Eichelberger and Mrs William Lake. Two more diphtheria cases reported in Blue Grass as efforts to control the illness continue.
Mrs. David Bogard of 201 East Fourth street entertained friends yesterday afternoon from 2 to 6 with an oyster supper following social time. Attendees included Mrs. J. B. Vanatta, Mrs. Rose Smalley, Mrs. Adam Wigim, Mrs. George Ellman, Mrs. D. T. Eaton, Mrs. William Kuebler, Mrs. George Hahn, Mrs. T. W. Cherry, Mrs. Mollie McGrew, Mrs. Z. Black and Mrs. Fannie Will.
Members of Shelby Norman Post G A R Woman's Relief Corps Colonel Hare Circle and Sons of Veterans are invited to attend the installation of officers of the Major John Circle on Wednesday evening January 13. Mrs E B Lewis a past department president will act as installing officer and an excellent program is being arranged.
The next Dorcas society gathering will be Wednesday afternoon December 20 at the home of Mrs Mary Harker on East Seventh Street. Annual officer elections will be held. The session was postponed from Wednesday due to severe cold weather.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Congregational church will serve dinner from 5 to 7 PM in the church parlors on February 12, Lincoln's birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Andrew Long Mrs. B. Am Long Mrs. William Wallace and Mrs. David Young acted as hostesses at the U B Kensington meeting held in the church parlors this afternoon.
The Fraternal Aid Sewing society will meet Thursday afternoon January 14 at the home of Mrs Eliza Pringle on East Eighth Street.
Miriam Rebekah lodge will meet this evening at IOOF hall. The officers recently elected will be installed.
A vintage ad promotes Electric Bitters as a quick remedy for stomach liver kidney and bowel issues. The Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the product for 50 cents.
The board of supervisors inspected the grounds and buildings at the county farm and took an inventory of stock and materials on hand. They adjourned to meet again on January 16 to open bids for carpets rugs and shades for the new courthouse.
Congressman Smith of Iowa denounces expansion of secret service duties and says Congress should not cede detective control to the treasury. He argues the attorney general can organize detectives within funds for crime prevention and criticizes Wilkie for alleged perjury over agency assignments. He notes Senate House conferees agree on keeping bill restrictions.
About 75 couples attended the Turner hall dance on New Year’s Eve in Buffalo Iowa. MecCulley’s Orchestra provided music. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Kane of Rock Island and Miss Kate McGrew of Montana plus Mrs Wm DeLap hosting a 5 o'clock New Year’s Day dinner.
Spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ruby at Davenport. Miss Norma Kautz returned to her cuties in Davenport after a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Bre. F. Kautz. Capt. Clark and daughter Mrs. E. M. Harrison spent Monday with friends at Muscatine.
Dialogue suggests She-Her beauty is a burden not a gift. Me notes a purchase tied to Miss Peachly, implying a fatal allure. The snippet hints at social judgment of beauty and risk without clear event or date.
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