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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
4
Dr Cal W Smith offers inhalation therapy ideas for a cold. Birth notices adorn residents as families welcome a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Fuller of 3810 Sycamore Street and a 10 pound daughter for Mr and Mrs Bert Hall of Cypress Street.
Miss Mabel Roberts of 518 West Seventh street entertained many young friends Saturday for her sixth birthday. The afternoon featured several games and refreshments.
W K club members enjoyed an evening at Miss Kate Pentzer's West Fourth street home with games and a short musical program by Gail Thompson and Margaret Oliver followed by refreshments. Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets tomorrow at 7 30 PM at the K of P hall and Colonel Hare Thimble Bee gathers Tuesday afternoon 2 to 5 at 623 Maple avenue with all members urged to attend.
Mrs Emma Allman of 500 West Sixth street leaves for Tipton to attend the I McClain family reunion set for tomorrow. Six McClain siblings, not together for over 15 years, will gather including Mrs H I Cogswell Ottumwa Mrs J Burgess Cedar Rapids Mrs E Hanor Lisbon IA and Christian and Marion at home.
A new Y M C A building costing at least 100000 is planned for the State University of Iowa students. State Secretary Magee of the Iowa association met with local Secretary Heinzeman to launch the effort soon, aiming to spur Y M C A growth as more students join.
Real estate ad from Eldon Iowa promotes improved farms for home or investment. Listings include 40 80 120 160 320 acre parcels near railroad towns with rural routes and telephones. Purchasers are urged to write for a large list and warned of potential savings up to 30 percent.
A large Sunday gathering at the YMCA drew almost three hundred men. Captain E C Peto, a Sunday convert, gave a vivid testimony about his fight with the devil and his embraced faith in Jesus. He recalled a life of sin and happiness found through God’s love, with a note of gratitude for the transformative moment when he moved toward the evangelist. A special musical program accompanied the event.
Miss Anna Tiedeman died at Bellevue hospital and funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the German Baptist church with Rev. A L Ilgner officiating. Pallbearers included Charles Freund Frank Schlack Ernest Tilgner H Lange Emil Johnson and Edward Hoffman. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
Rev. W. L. Clapp of Brooklyn Illinois formerly pastor of the Muscatine Circuit of Methodist Churches arrived in this city this morning. He will spend time in the vicinity calling on old parishioners. His mother has been visiting him at Brooklyn and accompanied him as far as this city en route to Fairfield. He is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hoopes on Stewart road.
Bank clerk from Letts and two accomplices escorted the auto thieves claiming they were agents. A five thousand dollar De Luxe car stolen from a Chicago garage was hidden on James Hackett’s farm six weeks. The trio toured the countryside toward Kansas City before authorities detained them in Moulton, Iowa and Chicago police later held them for trial.
William S Brundige of Coin Iowa appeared before Judge Coster charged with forging a check and was bound over to await the April grand jury. John Fitzgerald was also arrested and testified he was not in the city on December 16 and that Brundige forged Briggs’s signature. Fitzgerald was released after the evidence against him was found insufficient. Brundige remained jailed for inability to pay a $500 bond.
The ministerial association held a brief morning meeting at the YMCA parlors. Discussion focused on circulating the petition by local saloons. A few short addresses were delivered. No major business was transacted.
Davenport Iowa socialist Michael T Kennedy addressed about two hundred people at the Majestic theatre. He argued the crisis came from overproduction not money shortage and urged collective ownership of production as the cure with management by the people to produce for use, not profit.
Rev J N Elliott of First Presbyterian will deliver the installation sermon at Columbus Junction Thursday night. Rev George Wickwire will be installed as pastor following a called meeting of the Iowa City Presbytery with several ministers in attendance. Wickwire will be received into the presbytery before his installation.
New York artists appear here in two shows at 7:30 and 9. Reynolds and Wayne present a comedy sketch in A Wise Maid while Hass and Edmond perform on horizontal bars alongside other numbers. All acts billed are from New York and come to Muscatine highly recommended.
Colonel Stephen Marshall of Chicago has secured a big campaign with Salvation Army Captain Jensen coordinating. The rally is set for next Sunday and Monday at the Sunday Tabernacle with City churches assisting in the effort.
Colonel Marshall, a leading national worker, will lead the meetings with his secretary Brig adier A. E. Kimball and other officers. Major and Mrs. Smith of Des Moines, Mrs Calvin of Peoria, and staff captains Kiddle and Thomas, with Adjutant Zudna, will join as musicians. Arrivals are en route for a Saturday hall gathering at Third and Walnut.
Miss Elizabeth Sohm of Storm Lake Vidette called for a husband after a denial of her county printing bid. Rival editor G A Craig of Lytton Star joked he could fight and swear for two papers, proposing a pact if she would darn socks and mend hems. All Iowa waits on the next Vidette.
W L Roach of Roach and Musser Sash and Door spoke to a large audience at First Presbyterian church Washington Ia on The Men and the Muscatine Revival He outlined the revival results led by Rev William A Sunday in Muscatine City and praised the impact.
McCoy vs Kleindolph trials wrap after testimony as lawyers argue before the district court. Plaintiff seeks 5000 for injuries from a hired runaway horse. Kleindolph contends the horse was manageable. Proceedings moving toward jury verdict. separate divorce action filed by Mrs Kate Wagner against James Wagner for cruel treatment. Supervisors inspect roads and bridges in Sweetland township amid other matters.
Charles Howard, long interested in the North and South railroad, visits Burlington seeking an extension to the city. He says market conditions delay start, but an interurban line to Muscatine and Burlington is feasible. Elrick Junction would connect with the Iowa Central boosting east west outlets.
A promotional line touts a diet based path to health and happiness promising simple changes. The claim centers on a booklet or program named There's a Reason guiding readers toward wellness through dietary shifts.
James Hartman, son of Mr and Mrs Hartman, injured when his left finger was caught in a clothes wringer this morning. The finger was badly crushed but saved after treatment by Dr Reppert.
Count Dionys, formerly first secretary of the Austro Hungarian embassy in Berlin, is rumored to take an independent diplomatic post. His wife, a Caraman-Chimay countess and cousin of Prince Chimay, married Clara Ward who sparked notoriety with a former elopement. No money settlement is planned. Countess Szechenyi will keep her fortune and share joint means in the American manner.
The Indian appropriation bill totaling 8,216,000 dollars was reported to the House. It lists discontinuations of Point Lewis Colorado Mount Pleasant Michigan Carson Nevada and a 150,000 dollar cut in funds for the five civilized tribes, signaling a shift to close non reservation schools. Taft’s Seattle exposition push provokes a House demonstration. The Supreme Court rules whisky with burnt sugar or caramels remains not forfeitable to the government.
The piece quotes Henry van Dyke from the February Atlantic describing a woman’s awakening as a twilight figure who becomes a guiding star of womanhood. The imagery likens her eyes to evening air and lips to a song, portraying a fairy-like childhood evolving into mature grace.
The issue highlights portraits of David Warfield Ellsie Janis Madam Kalisch Maxine Elliott Margaret Anglin and Maurice Renaud with a new music department led by Arnold Kruckman. Charles Turner contributes Some Old Time Valentines as Burr McIntosh again showcases fine landscapes and reproductions for readers.
The February issue of Wood Craft outlines using induction motors in a large lumber plant and covers related topics. It also surveys mill work pricing, wood fillers, belting, Jacobean woodwork, sticker setup, export school furniture, furniture finishing, shop notes, shellac handling, fan blower mechanics, wood fuel, glue and veneer industry.
A fragmentary passage surveys knives, their use and abuse, shop kinks, and illustrated essays of woodworking interest. It hints at techniques, safety notes, and hobbyist craft guidance typical of a feature on practical skills.
Professor Delitzsch notes that cuneiform literacy was not universal yet scribes abounded in cities. Many clay and other writing surfaces exist, with a bustling system of letters and a strong legal requirement that contracts be written in the presence of witnesses.
A wholesale dealer notes champagne makers in Reims use sponges to recover wine from broken bottles. Fermented champagne can break bottles, but sponges capture the liquid. Recovered wine is clarified and bottled as a second quality drink, with about 1,000,000 bottles affected annually.
A young mother guarding a sleeping infant pauses as an elderly matron asks to inspect a house on the porch. Misunderstanding follows when the visitor assumes vacancy. the mother explains the blinds are down for washing and the mix ends with a courteous farewell.
A Fry's Magazine passage extols the ox as a multipurpose provider whose flesh, blood, horns, hooves, bones, fat and internal parts all serve various human needs from food to fuel to industry. It argues every part of the animal contributes to the external economy.
A Natal public library catalogue lists items such as Lead Kindly Lig Poisoning and Mill On the Human Understanding. On the Floss appears with Publisher and Register. The mix of serious and playful titles reflects a curious cataloging choice and literary flavor.
A London Mail quip contrasts a husband who counts to ten before speaking with a wife who jokes his stomach woes have turned home into an arithmetic class.
A prisoner apologizes as he explains his lure was flattery toward a wealthy man. He says he only tried to imitate the signature on a check to gain favor or advantage.
A playful exchange notes that your friend “puts on a good many airs.” The line suggests he is a demonstrator in a phonograph store, sparking amusement over his performance and self-importance.
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