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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
4
Big White Chief flour praised at all grocers. Dr Cal W Smith endorses inhalitorium treatment for colds. Ed Stocker leaves for California for several weeks. Mr Harris, Time Place and the Girl agent, was in the city. The Grand presents the attraction February 7.
Muscatine recorded the coldest night of the year with Mrs J P Walton noting a thermometer at 10 degrees below zero early this morning. Some residents reported five below later, making it one of the coldest days of the winter.
Maennerchor Society received numerous German song books from Emperor Wilhelm yesterday. The volumes are unique and include hundreds of numbers.
In Ottawa the amendment censuring the administration over Japanese immigration failed in the house by 45 to 100 votes. The vote reflected broad government support and opposition in a contentious policy dispute.
Deeds of transfers filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G. M. Titus list Marshall H. Smith transferring the east 30 feet of the north half of block 6 in Orgilvie's addition to Muscatine to Thomas A. Briggs for 909 dollars. J. C. Coster transfers Annie Anderson property in sec 3 two 76 north range 2 west for 3800 dollars. Annie Anderson and J. C. Coster exchange property on Lucas Grove road opposite cemetery for 1 dollar.
Hopkinsville Kentucky mourns the death of Rev. John W. Venebal who served forty years as the sovereign grand chaplain of the Odd Fellows of the United States. His passing was reported on January 29.
Washington reports Secretary of Agriculture Wilson described a Hawaiian experiment where bees milk ants to produce honey dew. He claimed ants gather ingredients while bees milk them, converting milk into honey and predicting broader agricultural benefits.
A Great Barrington Massachusetts house fire on January 29 saw a pet dog leap onto the bed of John E. Pell to rouse him and his son and two servants to escape the flames. Guest Robert Clark was saved after nearly being overcome by smoke. the dog perished.
Mrs. Samuel Smedley of 523 Maple Avenue hosted the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee yesterday afternoon. A large gathering worked on projects and enjoyed social time with light refreshments. The group gave the hostess a G A R pin. Next meeting is set for February 11 at Mrs. Henry Dunker’s home, 968 Elm Street.
The Misses Bess and Stella Williams of 984 Lucas Street entertained the T. S. S. club last evening with various games and a short musical program. Refreshments followed and Miss Gertrude Korte will host the next meeting on February 11 to plan a Valentine party.
The Montana Grand Lodge of the A O U W has failed with an estimated 100000 in death claims and a beneficiary fund under 1500. Robert Hower appointed receiver as the lodge, in existence seventeen years, had paid over 1650 LUL total. The Montana failure does not affect Iowa, per officials.
Former Governor Beckham loses in a joint session ballot for the U.S. Senate in Frankfort Kentucky. Final tally Beckham 52 Bradley 51 McCreery 2 Baird 1 Blackburn 1 John R Allen 3. Lexington representatives Claire Lillard McKnight switch to Allen signaling further defections.
Mrs. William Clark suffered severe burns after a kerosene can exploded while she tried to start a fire in Battle Creek Michigan. Standing in a snowbank she directed rescuers to her four month old infant crying Save my baby The infant escaped serious harm but the mother is expected to die from her injuries.
Weather observer reports the coldest temperature today in Minnesota at 36 degrees below zero. Winnipeg, Moorehead, and Bismarck logged 32 degrees below. Indications point to warmer weather ahead.
Rev Samuel C Huston brother of Architect Joseph M Huston testifies he acted as a clerk while Huston was abroad noting he left blank certificates signed in his name. Sanderson who supplied capitol furniture obtained certificates from Huston as a condition for paying Sanderson’s bill, a certificate later attached to the furniture bill in the indictment.
Springfield Illinois January 29 The house approved the amended Oglesby primary election measure by 88 to 33 votes.
Lansing January 29 The constitutional convention voted down the proposal for woman suffrage.
A Muscatine drugstore advertises Vinol cod liver preparation as the cure for chronic coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims Vinol strengthens lungs builds red blood and appetite and offers money back if it fails. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store at 203 East Second Street promotes the product.
The Iowa governor defends revision as Republican consensus for 1909 and argues for early post inauguration revision. He recalls being derided as a reformer for favoring interstate rate regulation and notes his senate testimony that shaped later policy, including the Elkins letter tied to the 1906 campaign.
Rev. J. C. Willits of First Methodist leaves for Mt. Pleasant to address Wesleyan College students tonight and tomorrow. The week of prayer kicks off the new year with special services, and Rev. J. N. McClelland of the Oskaloosa district will speak tomorrow morning. The meetings are among the year's most important, drawing strong student interest.
Miss Anna Kalaher formerly of West Liberty died at her sister's home in Iowa City after a brief illness with tuberculosis. She was about 50 and well known in Muscatine county. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at St Wenceslaus church in Iowa City.
The advertisement urges readers with poor digestion or loss of appetite to switch from heavy meats to Grape-Nuts and cream for a time. It promises easier digestion for weak stomachs, improved strength of digestive organs, and eventual tolerance of a varied diet, ending with a call to read The Road to Wellville.
Mrs Adelia Knaack sues Henry Steffin in district court seeking 5000 dollars for a statement You stole my hammer alleged to have been made by the defendant The jurors drawn include Kramer Mapes Mittman Dreier Kemptner Dunker Geitsch Dunham Sherwood Byrne Flather and McCormick Judgment for Plaintiff. Iowa Publishing company versus C S Barclay a jury found for the plaintiff granting 65 dollars.
London January 29 report notes an important conference called by Edward Page Gaston of Chicago to push a worldwide prohibition alliance. British temperance leaders attended with plans for a London headquarters and influential foreign committees.
Chicago January 29. Assistant State's Attorney Rittenhouse charged Detective C H Wooldridge with relaying information about the state's case to Mrs McDonald's lawyers. The detective was suspended pending investigation.
The remains of Mrs Ellen Judge of North Mulberry avenue will be taken to Des Moines this evening for a funeral there tomorrow at 11 o clock. She died yesterday at the home of her nephew W S Berry at 1413 Mulberry avenue.
At the fifty-eighth convention of the Episcopal diocese of California William H. Crocker, for the Crocker heirs, presented the Nob Hill block bounded by California Sacramento Mason and Jones streets, the site of the old Crocker mansion, for a new cathedral.
H P Schuyler of Sherman street East Hill received word of the death of his sister Mrs Betsey Ulser who died yesterday at her home in Egin Illinois. She was about eighty six and had been ailing for some time.
A large group of county teachers sit for examinations at Leverich school today to qualify for county uniform teachers certificates. The tests run through Friday.
Chicago court declines to raise Standard Oil Indiana superseders bond from 6 million to 29.24 million as requested by the government. Judges Grosscup Baker and Seaman preside in the United States circuit court of appeals.
Former United States Senator Warner Miller, elected in 1881, who after retirement ran mining ventures in New York and upstate, has made an assignment. Receivers were appointed at Charlestown, West Virginia for the Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining Co, of which Miller was president. The firm owns property in Mexico but financial stringency hindered funding.
Des Moines Iowa January 29 delegates debated the plan of organization at the temperance convention but did not reach a conclusion. The session continued in the afternoon with the same topic under discussion.
Illinois City residents Abe Johnson and his son George visited Muscatine Saturday. Mrs. Carrie Schutte returned home after two weeks with her son Boyd in Moline. Stella Thomas and Alta Depew were visitors Friday. Rev. Richardson of Muscatine preached here last Sunday and will again next Sunday. Others spent Monday with Mrs. Wm. Morrow and family. Ed. Martin left for Texas on business matters.
Butter market stays firm with creamery specials at 33c, ex tras 32 c, seconds to specials 21 c, dairies 21 31c, process 18 24c, imitation creamery 23 24c. Eggs hold firm with Firsts at 24c and Seconds at 22 23c.
New York January 29 poultry market reports alive chickens lic fowls 13 4c turkeys 14c dressed quiet chickens 12 20c turkeys 12 16c fowls 10 14c
St Louis January 29 Wheat May at 1.00 Corn 58 58 Ke Oats 50 4¢.
Wheat for May delivery at 1.08 and three quarters dollars per bushel. Corn quoted at 70 and a half cents. Market notes from New York indicate active trading and price stability in the early session.
For sale house and lot in Park Place for 259 dollars with a small down payment and monthly installments. Property can be bought for less than typical rent. Also for sale a Hershey avenue lot without a building. Complete list of other city properties available on easy long-term payments. See H. M. Bartlett, Attorney at Law, office over the post office.
Wouvuinh Camp No 142 of the Royal Neighbors of America meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Officers listed: Oracle Mrs Emma tloechin, Recorder Mrs Kate Varvin, Receiver Mrs Myrtle Kirk. Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
IOWA LEGION OF HONOR Incorporated March 19 1879 reorganized May 22 1901. Argus Lodge No 17 meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month in Maccabee Hall on Iowa avenue. Visiting members always welcome. Dr C E Crow President Mrs A C Hopkinson Recording Secretary.
G A R headquarters Shelly Norman Post No. 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at G A hall East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. J H Munroe Commander Gus Schmidt Adjutant.
The Muscatine Court No 677 meets each Monday evening in Woodman hall with visiting members in good standing invited. H G Schoenig serves as Chancellor and J Coster as Recorder.
F. O. E. Muscatine Aerif No. 815 meets every Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in Eagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors always welcome. W. C. Towers W. P. John TP. Breen Sec.
Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W invites Brethren in good standing to Thursday meetings at K P hall Iowa avenue. W F Schoenig M W H S Howe Recorder Ek H Dolsen Financier in attendance.
The Degree of Honor chapter at Banner Lodge meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month in Pythian hall. Officers listed include Mrs Mollie Wiles chief of honor Mary Crouch financier and Gussie Mull recorder.
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