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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
Judge Jackson adjourned the June term of court this afternoon as county supervisors ended their session yesterday. County Clerk McKee begins vacation. little activity at the hall of justice. Supervisors did not decide in the Cranston road case, but will inspect the road themselves before the next regular meeting or a special session.
The funeral of Mrs Elijah Baker took place from the Baker home on Town avenue this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev J N Elliott pastor of the First Presbyterian church conducted the simple impressive service. Floral offerings from friends were many and beautiful. Interment was at Greenwood.
Congressman Clayton closed his remarks at 6 with a call for democracy and constitutional government. Delegates filed out as marchers with a Francisco banner passed by the hall and the resolutions committee announced it would report at seven this evening.
The platform outlines eight hour day support for government work and a federal labor department. It endorses strong railroad regulation, interstate commerce control, and protection of workers organizing rights. Provisions include bank deposits guarantees and postal savings option as fallback.
A report from Springfield Illinois says the mother of United States Senator Burkett of Nebraska is critically ill there. The senator has been summoned to his mother’s bedside. The family residence is in Glenwood Iowa.
Bert Russell, a farmer near Eliza Illinois, fell thirty feet from a windmill tower into a water-filled vat while repairing gear. He fractured a shoulder bone but escaped serious injury. had the vat been empty or he fallen differently, the outcome could have been deadly. He drove himself to town for care. his family was away.
Mrs. Mary Sinclair reports her orphaned nephew James Ballaver, eleven, vanished from West Eighth Street after leaving home on the Fourth. Aurora police investigate, suspect he may have gone to relatives nearby. The boy once visited Muscatine and is known to several Aurora families.
Miss Margaret Stoker and Raymond C. Townsley wed at 8 PM in the First Presbyterian church manse with Rev J N Elliott officiating. Miss Nellie Geertz and Austin W. Stanley attended. The bride wore white lawn with lace and carries roses. the bridesmaid wore pink mull. The couple will reside at 800 Whicher Street after July 15.
The Royal Neighbors of America held a semiannual meeting last evening. No officers were elected. reports were tendered and accepted. One member was initiated and another balloted on, followed by refreshments. Arrangements were made for the second of three annual Sunshine club outings on Tuesday July 14, with members traveling to Davenport for a day trip.
The Dorcas society plans its annual picnic at Weed Park on July 15 following yesterday's arrangements at Mrs. William Fisher home on Mulberry avenue. Members are urged to attend for a pleasant afternoon.
Members of the Major John Circle will host a lawn social on July 16 at the home of Mrs. Ella Hess on Brook Street. A committee was appointed at the G A R hall meeting last evening to arrange details for the event.
The Kensington club of the United Brethren church will hold its annual picnic next Friday afternoon at Electric Park. Families of members are invited. Basket supper at 6 30.
The Geneva Golf and Country club will stage the first in a series of social dances next Tuesday evening at the club house. All members are invited to attend.
The Colonel Hare Circle will host a social at the G A R hall tomorrow evening to welcome six new members admitted into the society.
The platform urges conservation of woodlands and removal of pulp and paper duties to lower costs and boost knowledge. It backs an income tax, direct election of senators, immediate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, and House reform to end speaker dominance. It promotes agricultural education and expanded federal aid for regional agricultural institutes and colleges.
A Plunk, Missouri man escaped fatal blood poisoning after G. W. Cloyd treated his dangerous wound with Bucklen's Amica Salve. By 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Max Siegel of East Sixth Street and Money Saving Store proprietor was pushed off and rolled along a moving street car at Electric Park. He survived with only a shoulder wound after the car dragged him about ten feet before stopping.
The Muscatine Independent baseball group elected officers at a mass meeting. C. C. Smith became President, W. G. Block Vice President, Frank Throop Secretary, W. W. McQuesten Treasurer. Plans aim to raise a $2000 guarantee fund while new management agrees to assume only new finances.
Des Moines Iowa July 9 The Iowa Shorthand Reporters association holds its first annual session at the Polk County Court House with forty members in attendance. The convention opens at 9 am and includes business and social sessions throughout the day.
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