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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
4
Local chatter highlights Cullen’s Den of Sweets with Pure ice cream and Candy Kitchen ads. Visits span Cullen’s patrons in town, including Mrs. Feil, Miss Seidlitz, and Mr. Higgins, with social calls by Mr. and Mrs. Batterson and the Downers. The Weed park dance halts after a small turnout as Crocker’s Bible class postpones.
Frank Ashcraft offers White Frost Refrigerators guaranteed as the best made, highlighting quality and assurance to buyers.
Committees named for St Matthias Catholic church lawn social to be held July 14 on church grounds. Paudhet's Band engaged. illumination planned with Japanese lanterns. Budget expected to top past events as committees list officers and booth captains.
Mrs. G A Dayton will host as hostess at her home 111 East Fifth street on July 15 from 2 to 5 for the Ladies Aid and friends of the First M E church. Assisted by a long list of ladies the event features unique games, light refreshments, and a program with piano by Mrs D OD Smith reading by Miss Cora Fowler and Miss Mae Kent with a vocal solo by Mrs T J Becke.
At a Social department meeting the YWCA completed plans for the Annual Membership picnic to be held next Friday at Weed park from 4 to 9 pm. Supper is at 6:30. Attendees should bring lunch baskets and dishes with ground coffee if desired. Membership families and friends are invited. Committees were formed for supper serving ice cream entertainment decorations coffee and lemonade.
A Sunday evening program by Paudiet's band at Electric Park promises one of the season's most enjoyable performances. The lineup includes Lights Out march, Orpheus overture, a cornet duet Sparks, selections by L Simmons and L Curteno, and Our United Emblem.
A cylinder head on a Quin cy steamer engine exploded near Fairport injuring Ben Hill a black fireman who suffered multiple fractures. Dr J L Klein treated him and he was taken to Bellevue hospital. Captain Killeen ordered passengers not to be informed as the ship continued to Muscatine.
Admirers in the Philippines have sent material for a 12 by 20 foot flag to be raised in Cincinnati on July 28 in honor of William H. Taft. The ceremony committee announced the plan, with flag construction underway. The halyard pullers will be men who were Taft classmates.
Renowned speaker Father Daly, noted for aiding homeless children and juvenile court work, will deliver the closing address on Sunday evening August 2 at Chautauqua. His eloquence and true-life stories promise timely, moving entertainment and insight for attendees.
Muscatine endured a brutal afternoon with downtown thermometers reading 93 to 100. Mrs. J P Walton, a voluntary observer, recorded 95 at 2 PM the highest this summer by four degrees. A seven AM reading was 80, rising to 95 by two o'clock and easing to 93 by 3:30. Ice water and cool drinks flew off shelves as ice cream parlors stayed busy.
Court notes a slack day with few visitors as John Williamson files and approval of the first report in the estate of Edward Brockhart minor. Heirs list and realty description filed for Louis Dage Sr. estate. Otto Langmann estate report and inventory filed by executrix with value over $190,000. appraisement of chattel waived and executrix authorized to pay small fees.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Axtell was hurt this afternoon around 3 o clock when a grind stone fell on his right foot while playing on a machine frame outside Thompson Bros. Hardware Store on West Second street. The boy was moved inside and his injuries dressed.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn, an explorer aiming for the North Pole via a new route, sent a December letter to his wife saying he hoped to start in January. No word since October raised fears of disaster.
Oscesley Bird Lucus of Muscatine and Nellie May Catterson of New Boston were married last evening at the groom’s father’s home in this city. Elder G. R. Hawkins presided in the ceremony. The event marks a notable local union between two families in the region.
Prof J J Duncan and family from Pine Ridge Agency arrive for a few weeks visit with sister Mrs R A Hutton and brother T Lee Duncan. Numerous visitors and travelers are noted, with church services and a union meeting planned for tomorrow.
Miss Leila Thompson and Miss Beulah Bennison will entertain a company of friends at a dancing party at the Geneva Golf and Country club Friday evening in honor of Miss Rebecca Sawyer of Springfield Missouri. Guests include Miss Mabel Bolsey of Merridan Conn Miss Margaret Seidlitz of St Louis and Mr and Mrs Lauren Henderson of Muscatine. Thomas' orchestra will provide music.
The group enjoyed boating and a picnic supper at the slough last evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Pitchforth, Miss Blanche Klein, Daisy Pantel, Elizabeth Bridgman, Julia LeQuatte of Chicago, and George Meerdink, Oscar Brandt, Leonard Agnew, John Wolfe.
The Epworth League of the German M E church held a picnic at the slough last evening. A large crowd attended and a merry time was enjoyed. A picnic supper was served at 6 30. The event capped an attendance contest among league members.
Members of the Mercy and Help Sewing society will hold a picnic at Weed's Park on Thursday July 23 following arrangements made at yesterday afternoon's regular meeting at Mrs Henry Meyers home 1202 East Second Street. Much sewing was accomplished yesterday and refreshments were served.
The Kensington club of the United Brethren Church held a picnic at Weed park yesterday afternoon. At 6:30 o'clock a fine picnic supper was served and many outdoor amusements followed in the evening.
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her party including Mr. and Mrs. Medill McCormick and Norman Hapgood were caught in a severe electrical storm on Pike's Peak Colorado. The storm arrived near the timber line and forced the group to wait atop the summit for several hours as the train reached the peak.
The Royal Neighbors changed the Weed's park picnic to Thursday July 23 and the Davenport excursion to Tuesday July 14 on the steamer Columbia. All members are urged to join for a delightful park outing in Davenport.
Utica New York July 11 Congressman James S Sherman Republican candidate for vice president was well enough to visit his business office and stay about an hour.
The Right Rev. Alfred A. Curtis former bishop of Wilmington Delaware and longtime vicar general of Baltimore died in Baltimore on July 11. He served as a key church leader in the region for many years and was remembered for his service to the diocese.
The cruiser Albany departs Panama for Amapala Honduras to assess conditions following the revolution. Captain Mayo commands the ship and will report on threats to American interests and necessary protections.
Chicago reports two deaths and several prostrations from an extreme heat wave. By noon the government observatory read 91 degrees with higher readings on the streets, fueling health concerns across the city.
George Richards and William Hoffman purchase the Roy Ying Ling’s ‘Ger true Y’ launch. The vessel features a double cylinder 6 horse power motor and its new owners express pride in the acquisition.
Fred Brown, arrested Thursday night on a breaking and entering charge for the confectionery store of Fred Boston on Oregon Street, was released after his hearing was set for this afternoon in Justice Howe's court but no one appeared to prosecute.
The condition of Harry Miller of Hoopes' addition, who was despaired by his friends, is reported as little changed and he is not in immediate danger.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a fruitful afternoon sewing session yesterday, raising funds and fostering community among members.
Regular meeting of Electa Chapter No 32 O E S scheduled for Monday evening at unspecified time. Members are urged to attend as routine business and fellowship are planned. Local chapter activities to be discussed and attendance encouraged.
A note from Marta recalls Abigail praising Gold Medal Flour as the best option for baking, claiming you cannot find better and urging not to try elsewhere.
Real estate transfers filed with the county recorder and transcribed by G. M. Titus list Fred Garrison and Annie E. Garrison selling the W half of NW quarter of Section 21 Township 76 North Range 2 to J. L. Giesler in Muscatine County.
A brief note highlights Gold Medal Flour as a real economy symbol. The message mentions Joanna and a sense of value attached to a trusted brand.
The Keosauqua Republican urges strong and progressive GOP unity. It argues to discard extra terms and recognize only the one Republican label in the current year.
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