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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
4
Classified notice lists seven one piece Princess wash suits in white lawn with lace trim priced at 7.00 and 3.75 for smaller items. Inventory details unclear.
Local items report departures for Fairport Davenport and Rock Island travel for funerals visits and family visits. Attendees plan band concerts and inspections at Electric Park with Paudiet's full band. Several residents attend the Leach funeral and related events while Muscatine Business College tents and services support the Chautauqua crowd.
Herbert Wolf of 317 Green Street was surprised by a large group of friends last night in celebration of his twenty third birthday. The gathering featured games and songs, Japanese lanterns and floral decorations, a table adorned with Company C colors, and many gifts. Refreshments were served as guests departed wishing him many happy returns.
Leysen on the corner of Iowa avenue and Sixth street. The regular reading took place and the members enjoyed a social hour after the business meeting. The ladies will meet at Mrs. Kate McDermott's home on Tuesday evening July 23.
The Geneva Golf and Country Club dance scheduled for last evening was postponed due to bad weather. The next dance is set for Tuesday evening, July 39th.
The Daughters of the King held a regular meeting last evening at the rectory on East Fourth street. Regular business was discussed. A picnic will be held sometime after the Chautauqua.
A severe storm last evening caused extensive track washouts and flooding. The Wilton Branch remained shut from about 8 PM until 3:20 PM after repairs by fourteen hours of work. Muscatine Western trains were delayed about three hours, with further slow movement due to water on the tracks and a wreck near Keswick.
Citizens are urged to attend tonight to watch the soldiers drill at their annual inspection and enjoy a band concert as part of the program at Electric Park.
Company C will be inspected at Electric Park this evening with Major Howell of Iowa City directing and Lieutenant Weeks assisting. The public drill exhibition is expected to draw a large crowd to witness the maneuvers and drills.
William Kesketh Lever, Liberal MP, secured a judgment for damages of 250000 dollars plus costs against the Harmsworth newspapers the Daily Mail and the Evening News. The libels were published during the 1906 failed attempt to organize a large UK soap cartel. The case reached the assize court in Liverpool on July 17.
Information was filed by Marshal Flannery alleging Thom G Mittleberg assaulted his wife while intoxicated. Mrs. Mittleberg denies any filing incentive and says no law could compel her to press charges.
French Magill and wife are jailed in San Diego as Sheriff Campbell of Clinton Illinois arrives seeking extradition. Magill reportedly agreed to return without formal papers, and officials expect the Illinois sheriff to travel directly to San Diego to take him into custody.
The juniors of the First Baptist church were entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Jayne's home on Mulberry street from five until five o'clock.
Miss Gertrude Todd and August Blasing Jr were quietly married at 3 PM by Rev George Meiers. Witnesses were Miss Helen Blasing and Louis Dunker. They plan a future home on Fulham and Cedar and will visit Washington for several weeks.
The Banner lodge Degree of Honor held their meeting last evening despite poor weather. Attendance was strong and routine work was completed. Plans include a social feature after the chautauqua.
The Spalding club held a meeting last night at the home of Mrs J P. Attendees discussed club affairs and upcoming events in a cordial gathering.
The Knights of the Maccabees held their weekly meeting last evening and transacted regular business. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday evening.
Transcript notes Mary Farrell sues Citizens Railway and Light Co for 5000 dollars. Case tried in the January term and appealed to the supreme court.
The St Paul Brotherhood which was to hold its meeting last evening has postponed the date indefinitely. The next meeting will be held some time in August.
The W. R. C. lodge held a regular meeting last evening with one candidate favorably balloted upon. The next meeting will be held in two weeks.
The Royal Neighbors held a picnic yesterday afternoon at Electric Park with many members in attendance. Supper was served at six o'clock.
The Major John circle held a brief meeting last evening at Mrs. Mary Huffman’s East Fourth street home. The group planned to reconvene on Wednesday July 24 at a future time and place.
Major Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City inspects Company C 54th regiment I N G at Electric Park tonight with Lieutenant Weeks of the regular army assisting.
Iowa City July 17 Special Jeffrey D Hrbek of the Iowa Phi Beta Kappa has been elected instructor in German and Bohemian at the University of Nebraska. He is a Cedar Rapids man, a graduate of St. 1 class of 07.
A resident requests the owner of a misplaced umbrella left near 1409 Mulberry Street to reclaim it. The finder asks the rightful owner to retrieve the item from the curb-side location.
Final preparations are complete for the Muscatine chautauqua second annual assembly opening tomorrow at Electric Park. Senator B. R. Tillman is expected to arrive with other dignitaries as crowds anticipate one of the finest programs in the state.
Attendance and tents are being organized as demand grows. Seats are repaired and the auditorium canvas is renewed. Illumination surpasses prior years as Dr. Henry Clark arrives and Senator Tillman is expected tomorrow. Mrs. Fuller Swift will work with children, Paudhet's band covers the streetcar line, and Barkers announce the opening for a grand success.
The funeral for Mrs Clyde Leach, who died Sunday evening, was conducted today at 1 PM at Fairport with Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church presiding. Interment followed in Fairport cemetery. Pallbearers were Will Nelson Albert Nelson Clyde Perret John Tyler Wil Tyler and Verne Tyler.
Testimony in the Rock Island Railway company versus the city wrapped up today and the cease argument is set for tomorrow morning as the court proceeds with the case.
Deeds filed with the county recorder transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent 213 Iowa Avenue William Banker et al to F W Moynahan property in for 1 in block 103 in city of Muscatine consideration 1000 Mary E Platt et al to John Stocker property in lot 12 section 26 township 77 north range 2 consideration 3209
Armory major Ralph P. Howell of the 54th regiment will inspect Company C at Electric Park tonight. The public is invited to see the troops and learn about their drill and readiness.
Fruitland Iowa July 17 report shows Mrs Teeter and daughter Mollie as Muscatine visitors. Ola Summers of South Muscatine stayed with Mrs Newkirk. Ed Jones recovering after illness. Rev and Mrs P M Conert of Muscatine came to Fruitland. L Hughes of Eldon visiting to install a sand pump. Ed Jones’s cow killed by lightning. Roy Kemp and A Contriman did not visit Muscatine. T A Bailey of Washington transacted business here.
John Maurath on Cedar Street between Seventh and Eighth suffered a leg hemorrhage when a ruptured artery opened during a ligament strain. He fainted en route to medical help, Dr E B Fulliam treated him, and he remained under care at home.
State board of equalization reduced Muscatine county lands by two and a half percent after township taxes were listed and corrected. The changes mark the third time the county auditor and deputy have adjusted the books upon equalization.
Pauchet's full band will furnish the music for the Company C inspection at Electric Park tonight. Admission is free.
Rome July 17 report of an imminent papal syllabus condemning modern ideas in gospel interpretation and life criticism while urging return to Trent era dogma. Indianapolis July 17 notes the Catholic federations selecting Boston for next convention and urging support for parochial schools and catholic press.
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