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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
Local residents spent days visiting friends and attending events in Muscatine. Excursion launch host J Rehbein led a large fishing and picnic party on the slough while moonlight trips aboard the Columbia were announced with a 25 cent round trip fare.
Wheat for September brings 84 and a half cents per bushel, corn at 73 and a half cents, oats at 44 cents as of July 29 in the Pees Markets section. The snippet records domestic grain prices with no additional context or quotes.
New York July 29 Wheat for September delivery quoted at 984 cents per bushel. Corn price listed at 81 1/2 cents per bushel.
Mrs. Mattie James of near West Liberty dies at Independence hospital from consumption at 41. She sought health improvements in Colorado Springs, then was brought back to Iowa and placed in an institution. Survived by husband George James, daughter Alverda, parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna, and sisters Dell Wells and Lou Leech. Remains to be brought to the Hanna home. funeral planned Friday.
Alfonso Costa introduces a bill in Lisbon to restore 1757 law expelling religious orders, notably the Jesuits, who largely control education in Portugal. The move signals a major shift in church-state relations and education policy.
Prelates priests and laymen from across the United States attended the consecration of Bishop-elect Paul Peter Rhode in Chicago on July 29. Rhode is the city’s new auxiliary bishop and the first Polish American priest in America to be elevated to the episcopate.
Mrs Phoebe J Peasley Chase died at Bellevue hospital. Funeral services were held at the Bloomington Friends church with Rev Pliny Frye of Muscatine officiating. Interment followed at Bloomington cemetery.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen prepare an evening program for children on August 28. Mrs. L. Schreurs and Mrs. J. H. Gresham have been appointed to arrange the event.
In Bonesteel South Dakota on July 29 Mrs Frank Pinkham the wife of a home steader fatally cut the throats of her two sons aged 14 years and six months then killed herself by slashing her own throat. Ill health is thought to have unsettled her mind.
Frank Royster, once badly hurt in a runaway accident, is not recovering as quickly as friends hoped. He remains under care and faces a cautious path to better health.
Manager Kane of the Independents brings the Oklahoma Indians to the city for Saturday and Sunday attractions at the fair ground park. The redskin team has lost only eight games on a four week Iowa tour and is expected to challenge local favorites.
The Fellowship Club set up a committee to review the club constitution and will suspend sessions until September while reorganizing within the charter and without back dues. The group, among the oldest in the W C A, plans physical work parliamentary methods and social activities next year. Cafeteria meals prove convenient for Chautauqua attendees and busy workers.
In Elgin yesterday a riot between Elgin Belvidere Electric strike-breakers and sympathizers injured several people. James Farley of Cincinnati a leader of strike-breakers was arrested along with two Chicago companions. George J Leamann of Elgin suffered a severe head wound as a car with strike-breakers ran off the track and a crowd threw lemons and other missiles at the workers.
A team owned by J. Hazett of West Liberty was frightened by an automobile on Pine street and bolted toward the country. Hazlett had a wagon load of furniture from West Liberty that belonged to Dr. Dice, who is moving into the old Bruce Jackson residence.
Orono July 28 The L T S club met with Miss Eva Krider Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Will Hoben and children and the former's mother Mrs Elizabeth Hoben from Gladwin spent Sunday at the H H Owen home. S S Buser lost a work horse Friday possibly killed by a kick. Ralph Babbit and children visited Mt Pleasant for a few days. Mrs D N Cecil and children of Ottumwa stayed with Rube Marks and L M Cecil. Will Brandon visited Henry Brown west of Nichols. Ralph Newton and Leland Krider visited Columbus Junction. Theodore Neff began threshing 60 acres of wheat at Mrs Kate L Cone home. W A Horton and son Fred visited Columbus Junction. Mrs Horton is poorly.
Born this morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Mittman of Muscatine Island a son arrives adding a new member to the Mittman household.
Dr J W Crook spoke on The Labor Problem and the Trade unions at 11 this morning, noting progress as the labor question grows and Americans gain a voice in welfare matters. He contrasted conditions in Turkey and Ellis Island precautions with entry of undesirable citizens while highlighting city congestion and idle workers. Miss Anna Chesney trains club swinging in morning sessions praised by parents and children for new movements and fitness. Children learn consideration and tolerance, respecting others’ rights in play.
A 25c box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills is advertised as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Frank Jay Gould testified in his defense in a divorce case and faced a sharp cross examination in New York on July 29. He acknowledged meeting Miss Bessia Devoe and knowing who she is, the most damaging admission obtained.
Mrs. Hattie Kane a Davenport resident sought police help after claiming 11 30 o clock visions of hovering evil spirits and imminent danger. Deputy Marshal Wilhite took her to the station where Chief Vannatta noted the episode as likely rooted in superstition and arranged rest aided by A M E pastor Mrs Phillips. Kane plans remain unclear though she may be kept at home or sent to up river city after rest.
A Muscatine group led by Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Preston with Miss Flora May, Miss Nellie McCaw, and Miss Dessa Weaver will depart tonight for a month in Wyoming. They will camp at Snowy Range, about forty miles south of Laramie, and expect an enjoyable trip.
The Trinity Church club issued invitations for an excursion on Thursday evening August 6. The steamer Columbia is secured and will depart the wharf for the first trip at 8 oclock, returning at 9 for those who cannot join the earlier sailing.
This morning Mrs. William Stevens was injured at the Leo Hirsch Button factory when her right hand was caught in an automatic machine. Her first two fingers were lacerated and Dr. T. F. Beveridge attended and dressed the wounds.
Snapper Kennedy closed a deal to take possession of Davenport League Park on December 1 and announced plans to host league baseball again next year in Davenport Iowa July 29.
Henry Concannon collapsed from heat and heart trouble yesterday and was rushed to Hershey Memorial hospital. He remains in very serious condition this afternoon and is not expected to survive the night as convulsions have continued for twenty four hours.
John Selzer a prominent Morning Sun businessman died after a heat related illness at his home Sunday night. Born in Hillsborough Ohio about sixty years ago he moved here thirty two years ago and ran a hardware and agricultural implement business. He married Ella M Patterson in August 1882 and leaves six children Fred Frank Ed Hazel Harry and Leland, plus a brother in law Mr Mercer. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Fred Elliott with Dr Trumbull assisting. Interment followed at Elmwood cemetery.
John Sebeaston, believed to have escaped from Mt. Pleasant State Hospital, remains in police custody after last night’s transfer to the county jail. If no word arrives by tomorrow, Chief Vannatta will contact the hospital superintendent to decide disposition since he is not a Muscatine county resident and cannot be held as a county charge.
A small crowd attended the second dance at the Geneva Golf and Country Club last evening due to intense heat. The event was enjoyable with the broad veranda proving the popular spot for guests.
Harry B. Jones suffered a severe run away accident injuring a broken collar bone after his buggy collided with a car near J E Garrett home. The buggy was wrecked and Jones later returned home. Bertha Crawford and Melville Kirk wed July 23 in Burlington. A reception planned July 30 at bride’s home. Various local notes on residents' travels and visits through July 1908.
Gladwin hosts Todd Town on Sunday with a 5 to 3 Gladwin victory. Roy Edwards and family from Cotter visited John Butcher's home on Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Cherwinker visited Mrs. Catherine Collins in Haskins on Tuesday. N Hafner of Cranston visited James Cherwinker’s home on Sunday. Mrs. John Dike spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boyd in Washington.
A marriage license was issued today by County Clerk W S McKee to W F Robinson and Miss Blanche E Garard.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Coggedall of East Seventh Street welcomed a ten pound son last evening. The child is reported in good condition along with the mother at the local hospital.
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