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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
2
Commodore C H Salisbury of the Total Launch club returns from Chicago where he secured space and acts for an Old Time Circus to be staged by the Muscatine Launch club August 11 to 16. The grounds by Meltz garage will host the carnival style entertainment as crews clear weeds and prepare.
Wheeling West Virginia July 17 prompt action by tele plane operators is believed to have averted heavy loss of life as a cloudburst flooded the region miles east of here just before noon today.
The city council debated hiring an inspector for ongoing paving work, with figures ranging from 240 to 300 or 400 dollars monthly rejected for the city engineer to handle. The council sought an outside inspector, possibly from Iowa State University, and left the final decision to the engineer for further study. Separately, flooding around Wheeling Creek impacted Viola and Majorsville areas, washing out a wall and threatening homes and crops with no reported drownings.
James Quigley a 73 year old resident of Wilton for 35 years was struck and killed by a Rock Island freight engine near the depot while attempting to cross to board a passenger train. The inquest found fractures of the skull, limbs and ribs with a verdict of a colonial death. witnesses defended the railroad company.
Mayor appoints an investigating committee to seek haymarket sites. A council discussion on relocation drew arches over placing the haymarket at Third and Orange streets before a three member panel was named to study options. The committee consists of Aldermen Watson Schroder and Zeidler. report due next meeting.
State Secretary Parsons and A J Davis led the Young Men's Chilatron Association in a drive to raise 1200 for improvements at the local Y M C A. Davis reported strong early results and a goal to wrap up quickly with two more days of soliciting. Repairs and refurbishing of rooms were planned at an estimated 1200 cost.
Washington July 17 The navy department has addressed commendatory letters to Acting Assistant Dental Surgeon Jos. D. Folock and Assistant Naval Constructor Paul B. Frietz for conduct showing resource and ability in a railroad accident on June 18 on the San Francisco and Napa Valley railroad. Officers on a wrecked car forgot their own injuries and aided injured and frightened passengers.
George Kuhn Jr of West Front Street, a night watchman in the railroad yards, was wounded when a small stone covered in burned powder from a torpedo signaling an approaching train struck him in the side. A second car of cabbage derailed, damaging track and requiring night repair crews. Mrs A Jo Rogers and daughter returned home to Haloue, Iowa, after visiting J A Snider.
Mayor Koehler reported the power house is prepared to supply motive power during potential transmission delays from Sears to Mancatine. The council discussed repairs by Traction Co on Easthead Street tracks, raised roadbed, and a 1014.45 month spending by Street Commissioner Graabner. Taxes on Charles Brenner were abated. Illinois Oil Co asked ground beaching for an oil tank on Spring Street, referred to committees.
The new law prohibits driving under age 16 even with an adult present, replacing the former rule that allowed teen drivers with parents. Enacted by the legislature, the measure aims to curb accidents from youth driving and took effect July 4.
Summer foods harm health due to contaminated water milk and pests. Dyspepsia diarrhoea stomach trouble rise from raw fruit and iced drinks. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised as a laxative tonic treatment for indigestion constipation and summer ailments for all the family. Free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois.
A large turnout at New Era Church met to call minister A. D. Freden, a student from Augustana College, to lead the congregation. Freden, who has led services for months, received an unanimous vote to assume the pastorate, lauded for his growing popularity in the community.
James Davis died Tuesday morning and his funeral was held at his home Thursday at 3 PM with Rev J C Caughan officiating. Interment followed in Oakdale cemetery. Many friends and relatives attended from out of town including Lyman Brows Maurice Butterfield M Graw and Mrs Will Haupt.
Nichols Iowa July 18 Miss Marie Lilja of Genesea arrived to visit sister Mrs. Fred Faull. Mrs. E. J. Brown left for Muscatine to spend days with parents. Mrs. Earl Nugent left for West Liberty to visit relatives. B. Z. Brown and Earl Nugent departed for carpentry work there. Ben Smith transacted business in Magent ine then returned home. Mrs. William Pruesé and Mrs. E. P. Shafer visited relatives in Muscatine. Miss Laurentia Rolland paid a professional call in Nichola Thursday. Master Lloyd Shannon has improvement after tughoid fever. Mrs. Hazel Ray of West Liberty visited her parents Tuesday. The Cedar flyer's burned bridge was repaired enough for trains yesterday.
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