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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
4
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Hyomei as a complete catarrh cure with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. The medicated air treatment is inhaled via a pocket inhaler and claims rapid, lasting relief without stomach disturbance.
In a local basketball game at the Armory Hull House defeated Chicago Met eors by 27 to 14. The brief notes mention several residents traveling for visits and business, with other local updates and ads interspersed.
Joseph OBrien reports a dark bay gelding with a star on the forehead and white on the end of the nose, weight about 675 pounds, left hind foot white. Addison Hopson, J P A. 8S. Lawrence, Auditor.
Funeral of Mrs Joseph Pomroy will be held at nine o'clock from her residence. Interment follows at Leech cemetery.
An advertisement claims ZEMO, a clean external liquid, quickly and permanently cures eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It directs readers to write E. W. Rose Med. Co. in St. Louis for a sample and notes all druggists carry ZEMO with A. W. Morgan as a local seller at 107 West Second Street.
The first high school debate between Muscatine and Burlington is set for Friday January 24 at eight p m in the Congregational church at Burlington Iowa Ex Congress man Thomas Hedge will preside over the meeting with judges yet to be named The topic mirrors the preliminary civ isation of the world will disarmament promoted by leading powers The Burlington team defends the negative and Muscatine the affirmative Local notes mention a junior bobsled outing to the Klein home and an oyster supper and a senior trip to Wilton with a horse injury on the return The Grand Opera House Ben Hur invitation extended to junior class by Miss Ethlyn Salisbury
In Tuscola Harvey Lackner, ill and epileptic, attacked his wife and seven month old son with an axe then killed himself with a razor. The wife is dying. the infant may live. Lackner reportedly had a history of dissipation and disability.
Work resumes at the Huttig McDermid Button plant after weeks of layoff with about fifty workers back on site and orders expected to rise as production scales up. The local plant never fully shut down during winter but the larger sash and door works will stay closed until renovations finish and new boilers are installed.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers. The notice lists the product price at 25 cents and the retailer Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source.
K Lee DeForest, once of Muscatine, gains fame as inventor of the wireless telephone now used by the U S Navy. The system, adopted on battleships of the Pacific fleet, replaces the block signaling system with wireless Morse and voice communication over distances said to reach five miles officially, with more reports.
Louis Schlosser John Redmond and William Bokenkamp left Muscatine for Burlington IA to join the Iowa Master Plumbers association convention. Sessions open at the Commercial Exchange with over 100 delegates expected. The program emphasizes pipe repairing science and art as the week advances.
Iowa City volunteers decided not to attend the annual tournament this year. They will host the Muscatine firemen for a picnic in a later summer date after students finish vacation. The secretary was instructed to contact Muscatine’s chief about the plan.
Charles Koehler of Winona Minnesota testified that Harry Thaw showed a nervous gait and a fixed stare in class, while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was barred from the courtroom as the trial's fate nears. Prosecutors presented four witnesses to argue premeditation, with James Clinch Smith reaffirming the White murder narrative.
The last quarterly business meeting of the United Brethren church was held last evening at 7 30. Mrs. Fred Giesler was elected delegate and A A Keath was named alternate to the annual conference at Dumont Ia in March. Several other business matters were discussed.
Word from Chicago states Rev. W H Thomlinson will not arrive until 8 15 tomorrow evening delaying the revival meetings at the mission. A song service will precede the preacher until arrival.
Walter E. Burnett and Inez June Foskitt were issued a marriage license, formalizing their intention to wed. The document was recorded by the county clerk, listing both applicants and the license date.
Chief Deutschman has not announced a meeting in Iowa City and Muscatine officers may prefer a second picnic. No steps have been taken yet toward attending the state tournament.
Mrs Nelle M Johnson listed as a teacher residing on West Third Street with contact phone 427-M.
The January district court term opens with Judge D W Jackson on the bench. The grand jury is sworn with Ed Will Julius Welch F W Swan Charles Miller John Hougemen Peter Brookhart and J E Smith as members Tom Brannan takes the clerk post and F W Swan is foreman. Murray Billings and Fred Brown are arraigned on larceny charges. Assignments list numerous jury and equity case numbers for the term including McCoy vs Kleindolph Bartlett vs Stewart and Siders vs C R L P Ry Co.
A. W. Cazer of Cedar Rapids, supreme president of the Royal Reserve society, arrives this afternoon to officiate the installation of local order officers tonight at the Fraternal Aid Association hall on East Second street. He will deliver a short address and the membership has tripled since his last visit, making the event a notable surprise.
The Ganz motor car, once to Wilton and back, returned to the run today after repairs. It made two trips to the neighboring town, operating in good condition and making good time despite slippery rails.
Miss Lena Goldstein of East Seventh street saved a coworker from a belt accident at Hawkeye Button factory yesterday afternoon. Her presence of mind caused her to throw off the belt and stop the machine after hearing cries for help.
Washington Poultry and Pet Stock Association hosts a successful poultry show with many birds entered and high cash prizes. Delegates F. M. Ziegler H. G. Detthof and J. O. Mucha travel to gather ideas for Muscatine County’s next exhibition and the Commercial club supports the event with venue access and prize support.
Citizens' Railway and Light Company plans a front office waiting room on Second Street and a basement employee area. A loop on Third Street from Mulberry to Iowa will be installed this spring after council approval. Benches and basins for new facilities are nearly complete as management outlines early spring upgrades.
A Pleasant Surprise follows the first dose of Dr Kings New Life Pills at Havercamps Prescription Drug Store. The advertisement promises painless regulation and strengthening effects guaranteed for 25 cents.
Mrs. E. Kaufman hosted a social evening eight miles from the city with sleigh rides chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Swan. Guests enjoyed games, music, and an oyster supper. committee members included Cora Daut Margaret Stoker Myrtle Koenigsaecker and Fred Kaufman.
Mrs. Charles Hahn hosted part of West Sixth street. Refreshments were enjoyed and the next gathering will be with Mrs Geo Wittich of West Sixth street. A large turnout attended the Court of Honor meeting with a brief business session followed by a pie social. Ladies provided pies while men supplied coffee. Members declare a grand time.
The Poster club of the local Y M C A will hold two meetings this week on Wednesday and Friday nights. The Spaulding club meets this evening at Mrs P J Barry's Mulberry avenue home. A good attendance is desired.
Royal Neighbor Aid will hold a regular meeting at Woodman hall on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. Members are expected to attend and discuss upcoming events and community assistance programs.
State Commander A I Lee attends the K O T M meeting to assist in initiating a class of thirty. The session focuses on drills and eligibility as part of the regular review.
The DeMotlay Commandery No 1 K T holds its regular conclave on Wednesday evening January 15 inviting all members of the order to attend.
New York better and egg market updates show butter firm with a 15 to 23 percent process range, dairies unchanged. Eggs remain easy and unchanged on January 14.
New York on January 14 reports dressed poultry for sale with chickens priced 13 to 20 cents per pound, turkeys 13 to 16.44 cents, and fowls 10 to 13 cents per pound.
New York market notes for January 14 show May wheat at 1.12 and corn at 697 per bushel. Prices reflect early trading activity in the New York Produce Market.
St. Louis market notes dated January 14 record May wheat at 1.02, corn at 58, oats at 42. Prices reflect quiet trading and standard bid offers in a brisk grain session.
A private telegram from Indianapolis reports T. L. Lewis, vice president of the United Mine Workers of America, elected president over W. B. Wilson by about 40 000 votes in Wheeling West Virginia on January 14.
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