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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
4
A stomach specialist argues most stomach pain stems from excess acid and food fermentation. He advises neutralizing acid with warm or cold water and take two teaspoonfuls of pulverized magnesia after meals to halt fermentation and aid digestion. Ask A. W. Morgan or your pharmacist for the magnesium product.
Society members of the Sigma Alpha Class of the First Presbyterian church held a Fourth of July style gathering at Miss Louise Gremmel’s Maiden Lane home. Red white and blue decor with crepe festoons and floral touches accompanied vocal and instrumental numbers before dainty refreshments served by Misses McQuown and Louise Gremmel. Next meeting planned for the last Tuesday in July.
Arthur Parker and Cora Ferguson pleaded guilty to burglary and receiving stolen property in district court. Parker received up to twenty years at state penitentiary for local burglaries. Ferguson, who said she was not married to Parker, received a five year term at Anamosa for receiving stolen property. May have misrepresented marital status and stated husband lived in Chicago. Ferguson testified the trunk she took was packed while she was away and she did not know its contents.
Principal dry goods stores and other establishments will close all day Monday July 5 to observe the nation’s birthday. Closed are Batterson Stores McColm Dry Goods B E Lilly Zeidler Reinemund Gordon Cloak and Millinery and the Dollar Store.
More than five hundred people were aboard the steamer G W Hill for the annual excursion of the Ladies of the St Mathias Industrial Society. The boat departed from the local levee this morning and is scheduled to return early this evening from the Tri Cities.
Several Miss Xilema Faulkner friends hosted a dinner party at the Geneva Golf and Country Club to honor her. Colorful yellow and green decor featured nasturtiums and painted place cards. After dinner guests enjoyed baby golf and cards as the evening concluded. Miss Faulkner, staying with Mrs. H. F. Barnard, plans to return to Ratcliff Texas Friday.
Merritt Thompson and Richard Seay, both Muscatine men, reported killed in a Rock Island freight train wreck near Belknap, Iowa on the previous night. The telegrams said three were killed but only Thompson’s name is confirmed. Seay’s death remains unconfirmed. Walter Thompson travels to the scene to manage remains. Merritt Thompson, 22, lived with his mother at 119 Bridgeman Street and is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw refuses to travel to New York to testify at the sanity trial of her husband, Harry Kendall Thaw, citing poor health and fear for her life. She offers to provide a doctor's certificate if required. Officials say court action will determine next steps, possibly a writ of attachment to compel attendance.
Chief W. R. Rice warns residents against using firecrackers and explosives before the Fourth of July. A recent police notice vows strict enforcement and penalties for violators. Torpedoes and firecrackers have already caused nuisance. further incidents will prompt action.
In El Paso Texas on July 1 the case of Victoriano Huerta Pascual Orozco and four others charged with conspiracy to violate neutrality laws was postponed to July 12. Defendants remain on bond as prosecutors cite evidence and key witnesses not yet available while the defense agrees. Court adjourned shortly before 10 o'clock as spectators dispersed.
Associated Press reports a drop in carload freight rates for dried fruits from California to eastern points, experts say the reduction could save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Southern Pacific announced the rate change as California terminals prepare for a final June Clean-Up sale period.
Funeral services for Bernhard Bell were conducted at 10 o clock from his home at 207 East Fourth Street with Rev. William Martens officiating. Pallbearers named included Molis Charlesfelis B Molis Carl Nelson and W B Beil. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in attendance from the city were J B Smithiton Edward Hucke Iman Mrs Roscoe Campbell and George Beil all of Quin tM.
Local report notes a special meeting of Battery members for dismounted drill and outwork instructions led by Sergeant Instructor Edward J. Cox at 7:48 PM. Also reported drownings, funerals, and social notices from Keota with updates on families and church events.
Davenport Iowa July 1 John Vaupel of Muscatine held on $2000 bond by U S Marshal Peterson on a charge of violating the Manslaughter law. He is represented by attorney Howart Barnett. Accusation involves transporting Mrs Emma Jones from Bryan Illinois to Clinton and then to Muscatine. Mrs Jones is now at the state hospital Water Town Iowa. A divorce was granted Mrs John Osborne in district court after evidence that the husband threatened her life with a razor and had taken another wife.
Bulletin from Puglo Mexico reports daily fight for possession of the city by Carranza forces and General, with ongoing operations in Havana line area. Readings indicate sustained action over several days as troops advance.
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