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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

4

Officers Installed by Gol Hare Circle

The Colonel Hare Circle at the G. A. R. hall held last evening installed its newly elected officers with Commander Munroe as installing officer. A life size portrait of Colonel Hare was presented to the circle, applauded by all, especially his daughter Ida Warfield, elected president. Tokens of remembrance were given to Mrs. Anna Cummins and Mrs. Winn for past year service. The presentation was made by Mrs. Sam Smedley.

Colonel Hare G. A. R. Hall Munroe Ida Warfield Anna Cummins Winn Sam Smedley

Funeral services for Frank Bitzer Sunday afternoon

The funeral for Frank Bitzer will be held Sunday afternoon from his residence at 601 East Sixth Street. Rev. J. N. Elliott will officiate.

Frank Bitzer East Sixth Street J. N. Elliott

Impressive Services Held by Miriam Rebekah Lodge

The Miriam Rebekah lodge installed its new officers last evening in a well attended meeting. Minnie Probst of West Liberty served as grand installment officer with seven delegates assisting. West Liberty participants included Amalia Purvis Linn Lewis Gertrude McGuire Hattieee A Barrer and Conley. Supper was served at six o’clock after which Probst spoke on state lodge work.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Minnie Probst West Liberty Amalia Purvis Linn Lewis Gertrude McGuire Hattieee A. Barrer Ohio Conley Probst State Lodge

Backache 18 Sign of Weak Kidneys Promoted Remedy

An advertised home remedy claims backache signals kidney trouble and offers a cheap vegetable treatment. The recipe mixes Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla to restore kidney function and ease rheumatic symptoms.

Assessors Meet At Court House In Muscatine County

The Muscatine county assessors met at the court house to review the uniform state assessment system. They will scrutinize farm implements valued over 300 dollars and assess those in possession of another’s property. Attending were J. C. Stuart Bloomington G W Hawkins Cedar C Ehrecke C Anderson Fulton H O Ransom W B Barkalow Goshen L G Ceder Lake R Bennett Montpelier J E Parker Moscow L Dean S H Smith Jr Pike H H Fullerton Seventy Six J H Van Camp Sweetland George Herr H C Nichols Wapsinonoe Harry McMurphy J N Edge Wilton David Vanatta Muscatine.

Muscatine County Court House State Board J. C. Stuart Bloomington Township G. W. Hawkins Cedar Township Charles Ehrecke Chris Anderson Fulton Township H. O. Ransom W. B. Barkalow Goshen Township L. G. Ceder Lake Township Robert Bennett Montpelier Township J. E. Parker Moscow Township L. Dean S. H. Smith

Local News Briefs Highlight Dining and Events

Samuels' candies draw Sunday shoppers and smoked sturgeon tempts at Linder's Deli catessen on Weat 2nd St. Free seats at Smoke House for Co. C vs Hull House games. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to host annual turkey dinner Wednesday January 29 from 5 to 7. Inhalitorium claim notes cold relief. Dr Cal W Smith.

Linder’s Delicatessen Weat 2Nd Smoke House Co. C Hull House Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society

Jury Named for Thaw White Murder Trial

The second jury to try Harry K Thaw for killing Stanford White was completed with five jurors sworn. The panel, described as intelligent business men aged midlife or older, includes foreman Charles F Gremmell ship broker and members Arthur R Naething George W Gary George C Rupprecht John H Holbert David E Arrowsmith William F Doolittle William H McHugh Frank J Howell William Burke Francis Dovalo James A Hooper. Thaw expressed satisfaction with the jury.

Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Thaw Charles F. Gremmell Arthur R. Naething George W. Gary George C. Rupprecht John H. Holbert David E. Arrowsmith William F. Doolittle William H. McHugh Frank J. Howell WM. Burke Ae. Ee Francis Dovale James A. Hooper

Allison Club Formed at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Iowa January 11 An enthusiastic Allison club has been organized here J W Jarnagin editor of the Daily Record was chosen president A L Seville secretary F O Jackson treasurer The committee on membership is E A Snyder G W Kerr C M Overman It is expected to reach a membership of twelve hundred.

Cedar Falls Allison Club J. W. Jarnagin The Daily Record A. L. Seville F. O. Jackson E. A. Snyder G. W. Kerr C. M. Overman

Officers Elected for Coming Year in St Katherine Guild

A large meeting of the St Katherine Guild of Trinity Episcopal church elected officers for the coming year. Rev A I E Boss presided. Plans include a February sale and committees to be appointed at the next meeting. The annual review covered last year’s work. President Marguerite Oliver, Vice president Gail Thompson, Secretary Anna McKibben, Treasurer Louise Reeder, Director Miss Stella Wilson.

St. Katherine Guild Trinity Episcopal Church A. I. E. Boss Marguerite Oliver Gail Thompson Anna McKibben Louise Reeder

East Hill Recital at Park Avenue

The Tri M club of Park Avenue Methodist church announces a public recital at East Hill church on Friday evening January 17 featuring Miss Mabel Addleman reader and musician numbers. Proceeds fund a new furnace. Rev Willits to speak. East Hill locals note visitors and departures from Durant and Rock Island.

Tri M Club Park Avenue Methodist Church Fast Hill Mabel Addleman Musecatine East Hill Church Willits J. C. Willits First Methodist Church Ark Avenue C. C. Brenner East Hill Herbert Mason Durant Wilton Ryan Charles Baker Elmira Chas. Duncan Selma Harris Rock Island, Il East Second Street

Gladys Vanderbilt Receives Marriage License to Count Szechenyi

New York January 11 a license was issued to Miss Gladys More Vanderbilt 21 to wed Count Laszie Jena Maria Henrik Simeon Szechenyi of Hungary 28 a landowner and imperial chamberlain present as Roman Catholic. Vanderbilt's religion not listed.

New York Gladys More Vanderbilt Count Laszie Jena Maria Henrik Simeon Szechenyi Hungary Miss Vanderbilt Count Szechenyi Imperial and Royal Chamberlin

Y. W. C. A. Annual Meeting Announcement

The annual meeting of the Y. W. C. A. will be held Monday evening at 7 30 in the rooms. All members should attend. Reports of the year's work will be presented and several members elected to the board. Miss Eva Seevers of Des Moines will give the address as state secretary of city Y. W. C. A. work.

Eva Seevers Des Moines

Prayer Meeting At West Hill Chapel Draws Crowd

A strong turnout filled West Hill chapel last night as Rev. Judson Kempton opened the service and left William Steinbaugh in charge. Short talks were given by Capt. E. C. Peto C. W. Rowan John Kline Grant Sample and others. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night.

West Hill Chapel Judson Kempton William Steinbaugh Capt E. C. Peto C. W. Rowan John Kline Grant Sample

Funeral services for Mrs. Noah Tutt held this afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Noah Tutt were conducted at her home by Rev. W. A. Bruce of the A. M. E. church this afternoon. The body was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Noah Tutt W. A. Bruce A. M. E. Church Greenwood Cemetery

Postum Ad Claims Benefits Over Coffee

An advertisement touts Postum as a cleaner alternative to coffee. It claims caffeine in coffee disrupts digestion and harms health, and that using Postum for two weeks restores poise and enhances earning potential, inviting readers to read The Road to Wellville in the packages.

Wellville

Taft Support for Square Deal Sparks Labor Debate

In Columbus and San Francisco today Taft and labor policy are in focus. Taft urges arbitration and warns against arrogance on both sides while condemning violence. Petitions in Columbus push for Taft delegates, and Lincoln-Roosevelt clubs in California endorse Taft for president.

Ohio Columbus Republican County Organization County Board of Elections William H. Taft California Taft San Francisco Cal Lincoln-Roosevelt Clubs of

Tabernacle Services Planned For Tomorrow Afternoon

Local ministers arrange a 2 30 pm tabernacle service to emulate revival days with choir participation and a present orchestra. Miss Eva Seevers will speak after Rev L D Young on temperance, with all city residents invited to attend.

Tabernacle Billy Tabernacle Orchestra First Presbyterian Church Eva Seevers L. D. Young

Surprise Birthday Gathering For Mr I J Smith

Friends surprised Mr I J Smith at his Fruitland area home to celebrate his fifty first birthday. Guests arrived unannounced, enjoyed games and music, and Morris Strouse presented a large Morris chair as a memento of the occasion.

I. J. Smith Fruitland Mr. Smith Morris Strouse Morris

German Congregational ladies honor Mrs Beiber birthday

Ladies of the German Congregational church surprised Mrs Jacob Beiber at her Park Place home to celebrate her thirty eighth birthday. Rev Dett mers spoke briefly after singing and social chat followed by refreshments as guests wished her many happy returns.

Beriber

Absit Invidea Club Final Dance at Hare's Hall

Absit Invidia club announces the last dance of the season at Hare's Hall on Tuesday evening January 14. Thomas orchestra will provide music with a special program introducing many new selections. The A I dances have drawn good crowds and are enjoyed by all attendees.

Absit Invidea Club Absit Invidia Hare's Hall Thomas’ Orchestra A. I

Social at United Brethren Church Draws Crowd

A social last evening at the United Brethren church ran from 8 to 11.30 and filled the parlors with old and new members who enjoyed a short informal program. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

United Brethren Church

Electa Chapter No 32 regular meeting on January 18

Electa Chapter No 32 O E S will hold a regular session Monday evening January 18 at 7 30 at the Masonic hall. Installation of officers and initiation of new candidates are on the agenda and a full attendance is desired.

Electa Masonic Hall

Federation of Woman's Clubs Meet at Library Monday

The Federation of Woman's Clubs plans a meeting at the library on Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Members will gather for discussions and related activities.

The Federation of Woman's Clubs

Funeral Held for Kenneth Snyder Two Year Old

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene Snyder two year old son of Mr and Mrs E W Snyder were held this afternoon at the family residence.

Kenneth Eugene Snyder E. W. Snyder

Infant's Body Found In River Near Bridge Inquest Finds Criminal Exposure

A baby boy, wrapped in fine clothing with initials FEW on a gown, was found beneath ice near the first pier of the high bridge after being reported by George Hurd. Dr. G O Morgridge testifies the infant died from criminal exposure with no violence. Coroner Norton investigates as a three-member jury considers the case.

G. O. Morridge George Hurd High Bridge Burd Norton E. W G. O. Morgridge S. T. Wilhelm S. S. Boke S. L. Frost

Toyland at the Grand promises a dazzling, record breaking production

The Toyland show boasts original staging and magnificent costuming with bright catchy music and a large cast. Reviewers say the production ranks among the season’s finest and draws audience enthusiasm. Coming to the Grand Monday evening.

Toyland

Evangelist Tomlinson to Lead Mulford Mission Meetings

Rev. W. H. Tomlinson of Moody Bible School Chicago will conduct a series of special meetings at the Mulford Mission starting next Wednesday at 7 30 PM. He is noted as a capable speaker and has achieved success in evangelistic work with a welcoming invitation extended to all.

W. H. Tomlinson Moody Bible School of Chicago Mulford Mission Tomlinson

Extra Penal Code Is Discussed In Congress

Washington January 11 The House resumed debate on codifying the penal laws of the United States with amendments on labor unions strikes and boycotts. Moon Pennsylvania led a motion to end debate in ten minutes, sparking a party split as Democrats opposed the fast cutoff. The vote ended 127 to 96 in favor of Moon's motion.

Washington, D. C House United States Moon Pennsylvania

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Reinemund Gol. Hare Hare Samuels Cal. W. Smith Aogress Kh. FF. D H. Warner East Fifth Street New Panitorium Club Wagner & Bennison Iowa Ave Pacific Monthly McClure’s Or Cosmopolitan Seiler Bros Guild Mr. E. Church Gladys Postum Square Deal Ing Fe.w M. Titus
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