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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
4
Students from both junior and senior classes hoisted class banners on the high school pole and attached flags to the building as a dispute over flags led to lighter exercises. Smaller clothups were tied around grounds but were quickly removed. Seniors enjoyed a holiday near year’s end as is customary.
German born resident Kindler died after a two month illness at his home on Walllant Avenue just before midnight. Born July 17, 1847 in Germany, he came to Macen tine in 1875 and lived here 46 years. Survived by wife, three sons William Cairo, Th 'Pred Spokane, Warh, and Rudolph, and daughter Mrs Key Prieden near Grandview. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. at home and 2 p.m. at German Lutheran Church with Rev John Meemer officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
A special Pearl City Dramatic Club meeting at Hoopes Hall was announced for this evening to finalize preparations for the upcoming play. The exact date remains undecided but is expected for Wednesday or Thursday at Boones hall with a dress rehearsal planned. Also at Pearl City Court of Honor last evening two candidates were initiated and several names balloted.
W F Bishop was elected president of the Geneva Golf and Country Club at a board meeting. J KenneficK was elected vice president to fill the vacancy left by Bishop. Open Week begins Friday June 4 with free season for members and visitors, equipment provided, and golf expert H D McKee offering instructions.
Street Commissioner Allen announced that after completing the new grade on Clinton Street another grade will be laid for about a block on Clipton Street. South Muscatine’s streets and sidewalks have not had much attention and more work is now required. Mrs. Arthur Harris of Cairo returned home after visiting her parents. CES Jamison on Muscatine Island and Miss Marie Leader left for a visit with her sister in Burlington.
The 1915 graduating class of Columbus Junction High School, fourteen girls and boys from prominent local families, crowded the campus tent for diplomas. The program opened with the school orchestra, included recitations and dramatic readings, and ended with diplomas presented by B. H. Sherrer after an address urging wholesome, practical advice.
Man charged with maintaining liquor nuisances waives hearing and is bound over to the grand jury. Mittlberger arraigned in Judge J C Custer court after a raid on Amherst Avenue. Bail set at 600. default commits to county jail. Davenport and Police Chief Rice testify regarding federal case against Ex, Cummings, and George W for illegal liquor sales. Notice: no debts contracted by my wife.
Andrew Stetiful appeared before Judge J. C. Coster and pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. He was released after paying court costs and for damage arising from his celebratory conduct at the habit forming event in a South Mugaling area where he was guarded.
A Drury township couple William Bartlett and Estelle May Howard wed today in Muscatine court building. The ceremony in the judge’s room was performed by Judge William Theophilus before a small group, in a recital hall famed for civil union and domestic matters.
Rev Newlon Moore recalls Walter Mills, radical temperance advocate, speaking tonight at Muscatine. He recounts Mills’ college days at Wooster and Oberlin, noting Oberlin’s openness. Moore notes Mills remains fearless in reform, urging unbiased listening to public questions and independent conclusions.
The Mississippi River rose to about thirty one feet at St Louis and reached railroad tracks along the levee today. Widespread flood waters damaged property near Alton, Missouri, and the rising stage threatened further impact on transport and homes. The Associated Press reported the update before wire service cessation.
The December 18, 1909 Medical Record discusses pulmonary tuberculosis tied to diet and lime starvation. Dr Beers notes disease may precede active TB, while Eckman’s Alterative is praised for time and inorganic salt content, claimed to aid cells without narcotics, urging patients to seek the remedy via pharmacists or direct from Eckman Laboratory.
Paris dispatch summarizes Captain Sievert diary from May 16 to 20 near Notre Dame de Loree. He led 272 troops, begged for grenades and reinforcements, faced relentless French artillery, declares the position hopeless and requests transfer. Diary ends with nerve strain and tragic death.
The text notes Germany’s mounting strain as it presses its army harder while preparing for new fronts. It mentions plans involving Maly to join the siege of German and Austrian fortresses, signaling expansion of military operations.
Part of Rev. Wm. M. Horn’s annual address to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of New York and New England. He urges delegates to refrain from actions that might embarrass President Wilson and to suppress the sympathy for Germany even as Americans. The remarks emphasize loyalty to the United States over German sympathies during the European war.
Notice from Muscatine dated June 1 dissolves the Wallace-Kessels Company by mutual consent. All parties owing accounts to the firm are asked to settle immediately.
In Hivbing Mion on June 2 Associated Press reports lower mining companies have refused to pay taxes totaling 150 dollars. Banks may refuse to cash village warrants, risking fiscal distress. Mayor Power remains optimistic the town can finance itself even without tax funds.
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