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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
4
Hull House defeated the Chicago Meteors 27 to 14 at the Armory in a local basketball game. Sequences mention Edward Gleason traveling from Oakland to Des Moines and several residents departing for Davenport and Rock Island after morning visits.
Wynand Steering a long time city resident died Sunday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. Margaret Van Tryffel home on Green street after a hearty meal. He suffered a heart hemorrhage and died in bed. He was 64, born in Holland and survived by a son in Holland and his daughter. He belonged to the Dutch Reformed church. Funeral will be held Wednesday at the Green street residence.
West Liberty January 13 Special The high school squad topped the alumni team 50 to 25 at the rink Saturday night. Scoring showed Hall 14 of 25, Myers 9 of 19, and Eves 0 of 1 for the school with referee Hazard. A curtain raiser featured girl team Midgets with Mary Anderson Janet Ady Mary Bail Cecal Aikens Nellie Schenck Tressa Sexsmith Helen Swain Ethel Nixon Marion Cooper and Bessie Black.
The Ben Hur pictures shown at the Grand opera houseSaturday evening were hampered by poor light. Manager Salisbury says Saturday night store lights spoiled the viewing. They will be repeated tomorrow evening with better lighting. The films are among the finest and faithfully portray Lew Wallace's novel.
The Toyland company has disbanded at Rock Island. Moving pictures of Ben Hur will be shown this evening at the Grand Opera House.
J C Coster et al transfer to Jacob Grimm for land described as ne and long lot 1 section 1s totaling 77 acres plus part of eis ne section 13 East Muscatine slough 4.40 acres and two 76 3 with a stated value of 27.70 acres.
Mrs Reynolds of West Second Street departed this morning for Grandview to spend a brief period visiting the Young household.
Mrs James Hassett and Mrs Robert Huerer of Davenport attended the Bitzer funeral and, while in the city, visited at the home of Joseph Bilkey before departing.
E W Barber of East Hill dies at his Lostant Illinois home. His brother W H Barber of Park Place returns to Muscatine after attending the funeral. The obituary notes he was about 68 years old, survived by wife and two children, and Rev Willits spoke at Park Avenue M E church. Nearby locals report residents visiting, illness, and property moves.
Prof. O J McManus of Council Bluffs announces bid for state superintendent of schools. The field may grow to about six candidates as Riggs seeks a third term, a customary move. The move signals multiple rivals and a contested race.
Secretary Taft writes to President Roosevelt urging expansion of Panama Canal locks from 100 to 110 feet. The plan would cost about five million dollars more and aligns with naval expectations of future larger battleships.
A woman feared consumption from a coffee cough but a lung specialist found her lungs healthy. She quit coffee, switched to Postum, and her cough and digestion improved. She even found her coffee desire vanished after a coffee-free period. The testimony promotes Postum from Battle Creek, Michigan, with the slogan There’s a Reason.
A sensational claim from Dr. Guay Clifford Powell promises a simple natural cure for deafness and head noises. The physician offers free information by mail at 470 Home Bank Bldg Peoria IL, asserting lasting relief without cost or long study.
Mrs. Joseph Pomroy, well known in Muscatine and Illinois, died shortly before 2 pm at her Smalley avenue home after a four month battle with dropsy. She moved to Muscatine fourteen years ago and is survived by husband and two sons Frank of Rochester, Jr. and Benjamin of this city. No funeral plans announced.
In Washington Iowa’s Hepburn battles southern Democrats to keep postwar laws intact. He cites Governor Vardaman of Mississippi who campaigned to nullify constitutional amendments and urged laws to survive as long as that spirit did. Williams counters that no constitutional amendment along Vardaman’s line is expected.
The passage describes how attar of roses is produced in Persia where hundreds of acres cultivate roses. Caravans laden with otto travel from central Persia to the port of Bushehr to export to Bombay guarded by soldiers. Trade routes along the Caspian Sea carry the luxury eastward and the scent travels ahead of the caravan, marking its approach.
San Francisco judge refuses bail to former Mayor Schmitz after appellate court reversal of extortion conviction.
A Muscatine inquest finds an unknown male infant died from exposure on January 11 1908 his body found in the Mississippi River. The jury cites unresolved parentage and cannot identify the clothes or the person connected to them leaving the initials E. W. as a lingering mystery.
Remains of Frank B. Bitzer, a Muscatine resident, laid to rest yesterday after funeral services at the family home on Fifth and Orange streets. Rev. J. N. Elliott officiated. Pallbearers included Albert Thompson, Charles Vetter, William Meerdink, George Fuller, Frank Grady and Adam Althaus. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church met Saturday at Mrs. Benjamin Beach's home. Mrs. J. H. Abbott spoke on Foreign Missionary Work and Mrs. Ben Lilly presented Coming Americans. The next meeting is set for February at the church parlors with the final quarterly collection due.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hampton entertained many friends at dinner yesterday. The prettily decorated house featured a tastily arranged table with cut flowers. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. Sheisey, M. Sheisey, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hohe and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. Covel and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Leonard and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. Pace and family, Miss Sophia Anderson of Illinois, Mrs. T. Blanchard and daughters Emma and Anna, Lee Fiese, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hampton.
At yesterday's meeting in St Matthias School auditorium the officers elected January 1 were installed. A large attendance accompanied a brief business session.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y M C A will hold a special meeting at Y M C A rooms tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock to arrange details for a banquet scheduled for January 20.
The German Lutheran church youth organized a Bible class last evening with good attendance. It was decided the class will meet every Sunday evening at 7 30 at the church.
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon from two to five at the home of Mrs. Emma McGaughey 512 East Tenth Street.
Banner Lodge assembles in K. P. hall tomorrow evening with a formal installation of officers and a social hour following the meeting.
Miss Emma Whitmer hosted the Merry Maids club on Spencer street with music and games. Mrs. George Beyers gave a 6 o clock dinner on Calhoun street for her sister Mrs. Howard Michener of West Branch. The Merry Maids invited their escorts to a Friday gathering at Miss Wilma Whitacre's East Third street home featuring a mock marriage with Emma Whitmer and Perses Sheldon as bride and groom. Mrs. Charlie Polder held a 12 o'clock dinner south of town with guests including E. C. Anderson Harry Luse Fred Evans Ed Hounslow.
Mrs George Sherberger of 401 East Fourth Street travels to Oskaloosa to attend the funeral of her uncle Alec Baker who died yesterday and will be buried Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs G A Knoblaughh of Chicago visit relatives in the city staying with Mr and Mrs Andrew Kirsch and Mrs August Othmer.
Chicago January 13 Wheat May opened at 1.05 and closed 1.04 with high 1.095 to 1.06 and low 1.03 for May. July at 98 cents. Corn May opened 59.5 cents with high 60.14, low 59.5 and closing 60 cents. Oats May opened 53.5 cents with high 53.5 and close 53.0 cents. July 45 cents.
Park-May priced at 13.32. Lard-May 7.97. Ribs-May 7.12. Rye-Cash 844 85e. Barley 0.87 or 1.05. Timothy-March 4.75. Clover-March 17.25.
The New York poultry market report notes dressed poultry steady with Chickens 13 to 28 cents per lb Turkeys 12 to life cents Fowls 10 to 14 cents per lb. Prices reflect bidding and market demand in force on January 13.
New York butter steady firm with no change noted. Eggs show no movement as markets closed for the period.
New York Produce Market reports May wheat at 1.12? per bushel and May corn at 69 cents.
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