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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
5
A stream of short items lists visits by Mrs. Buffington, Miss Terry, Mr. Arkin, and others in Muscatine. Shoppers hear of McCorm Dry Goods Co. July sale, best bargains, and department-wide discounts while locals plan trips and social visits.
Excelsior Hose Company asks all members to attend the called meeting this evening per order of the president.
German M. E. Church reports Rev. C. E. Baumgarten’s absence. No Sunday services next Sunday or Thursday prayer meeting. Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs. Kopf in South Muscatine. Sunday school will proceed as usual.
All usual meetings are replaced by the Chautauqua with Geo R Stewart to speak Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon and Gov Johnson Thursday night. A communion service is planned for next Sunday and the pastor stays to preach. Rev Geo D Rogers from Washington IA will attend with his family and occupy the parsonage while Mrs Kempton and children visit Madison WI in August.
John W. Jayne, aged pioneer and long time Republican organizer in Muscatine County, died at Conesville home of Lewis Billick at 10:30 p.m. after injuries from a Thursday runaway. Born June 29 1820 in Scott Township Pennsylvan ia, he moved west in 1854, served as Muscatine district court clerk, led county Republican politics, and fought in the Civil War with his son. He leaves multiple children and a legacy of public service.
A lady doctor reports that Postum replaces coffee for eight years, improving sleep and reducing nervousness. She notes weight gain, calmer days, and better business focus after switching, praising Postum as a non stimulant beverage. The letter cites Battle Creek Michigan makers and promotes The Road to Wellville.
First Presbyterian Church announces J G Mitchell Y M C A religious work secretary will preach next Sabbath morning August 2 Rev W A Montgomery from Williamsburg Iowa will conduct services on August 9 There will be no evening service due to Pastor J N Elliott on annual vacation No prayer meeting Thursday because of Chautauqua
Store open every evening. Let me supply you with the best oils. Frank Ashcraft.
Paul Pearson presented a lecture recital on favorites that will never die with hymns like Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light. The Cleveland Ladies' Orchestra closed its Chautauqua engagement. Dr J W Crook opened a lecture series on Population and Poverty.
A local note reports that a binder was run out on a Muscatine street Friday afternoon causing injury to a man. The event occurred near a barn with lumber stacked in the road, while nearby workers used a hayloader. The account mentions prior conflict with the marshal and deputy and a suggestion to telephone the buyer to arrange pickup.
J. E. McElroy claims he followed marshal orders to move and return machines for purchasers. He says neighbors and nearby farmers left machines on the street longer and faced no penalty, while he was fined $5 and costs for a three hour street display.
Mrs. H. R. Altekruse and her son I. B. Altekruse, who have been visiting relatives in Muscatine, depart today for Altoona Pennsylvania to stay several months before returning to Urbana Illinois.
Russell Crow, who has been located in Oregon Illinois for some time, has returned to this city for a brief stay.
Two seventeen year old rowers near the Milwaukee railroad bridge on the Muscatine slough were pitched from a skiff after hitting a snag. George Wendig and Henry Weltz swam to shore after the craft capsized and both emerged wet but unharmed. A nearby onlooker’s quick action helped avert a possible tragedy.
Harold Martin of Cedar street was caught in a lumber puller at South Muscatine Lumber and Box, his left foot badly mashed by a rotating chain and sprocket wheel. Doctors fear amputation, but he rests at home after removal from the machine.
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