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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
4
Muscatine locals read of Seon Thompsons ad for corn on Paro while promoting a big show at Bijou Electric tonight. Tidbits note residents visiting kin in Scranton and plans for travel to California, plus a loan investment pitch from Tinus Loan & Investment Co. at 213 Iowa Ave.
Attention GA Shelby Noreman Post No 242 CIA TR holds meeting at Mer Imorset Hall Court House on Tuesday June 4 at 7 p.m. Important matters will come up and arrangements to attend the encampment at Mason City require full attendance. Commander urges members to attend.
A report from Sterling Ill describes Esther Gaxa rebuffing a suitor named Broodine. Harry Evans aged 18 allegedly shot his sweetheart’s home with buckshot and died minutes after the incident. Local authorities are investigating the fatal case and examining the weapon used.
Wallace Strickland, a well known former resident of Muscatine, died in Portland Oregon on Wednesday from stomach trouble after a year of illness. He lived in Muscatine five years, later moving to Seattle then Port Kugan British Columbia where he had resided until his death. Survived by wife, four sons, four daughters, three brothers, two sisters and mother. The body will be brought to the city for funeral services conducted by Tay Dykes of the Latter Day Saints Church.
June 3 report notes butter firm at 20 cents per pound under fixed quotation. Carnival Queen contest entrants listed in ballot order with names such as Helen Bond Catherine Finnigan Luella Bell Charlotte Barnard and others displayed at Walger's Jewelry Store.
The Baraga town Baraca class at the First Baptist Church will mark its thirteenth anniversary tomorrow evening June 4 with a vesperal banquet by the Delta Alpha class. Speeches by Dr M Gringhsy, B S Alnutt, L R Mekee, M W Stirles, and the toastmaster will follow. The class, despite no pastor, reports good attendance and aims to set a stronger record in year fourteen.
Spring Valley Reformed Church of Ustick has called Rev. H. Mollema of the Duleh Reformed Church in Michigan for a second pastorate. Motives for decision remain unclear, with no vote likely soon. Mollema has led active local work, especially among youth, and the church plans expansion amid steady growth.
The statewide Iowa primary election is in progress today with polls open until seven o'clock. Voters are urged to decide on their own without campaign workers urging turnout. If you have not voted, there may still be time to cast a ballot.
Jiand score to Harry McGraw and Frank Ulm who will start a restaurant there. Possession will be given July 1. Joe Church recently joined the U S navy and is home on a seven day furlough. Efe will go from training school to Mere Island Cal to transfer to ships. Miss Grace Kerr left for Walnut relatives. The button factory closed Friday during smoke alarm setup. Mr. and Mrs. Walter James visited Saccer’s parents in Muscatine and returned home. Mrs. Sam Overholt returned from Muscatine after three weeks with her sister. Muscatine visitors today include Mrs. Ley Mishler Miss Jula Mishler Mrs WW Blake Mrs Gur Haucher and Miss Hagel Masenhoulder plus Miss Marty Overhals visiting relatives.
The Evening Journal staffers will join the Moose carnival opening week events as invited guests of the Snyders Greater United Shows. Kids night features Katzenjammer Kassle and a laughable minstrel show with the human roulette wheel cited as a highlight. The event runs with activities slated each morning and various attractions on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev. F J Leonard reports quarantine triggers concern at Holy Church as diphtheria cases appear mild yet prompt strict measures. Health officials say all quarantined homes must be fumigated and testing confirms no further widespread danger.
Mrs J Risley Realing inaugurates the first in a series of At Homes at 1424 Nul merry avenue. Seventy guests attend with assistance from Nellie Realing, Mrs Stein, Mrs Wells, and Mrs Eversmeyer. Refreshments served by the Misses Fearn Nesper, Glyde Bench, Genevieve Ryee, Elizabeth Staveridge, Miriam Markenzie, Marie Barry, Gertrude Wisi, and Nellie McKee. Second event planned for Thursday alignment of 1 week, then third Friday afternoon. Saturday afternoon a bridge gathering slated.
This evening closes the two week membership campaign of the W. A. Co. Members who helped are asked to attend a social in the rest rooms for a light party and report. Music and refreshments will be provided at 8 o clock. The Blue making class meets as usual tonight.
Superintendent Everhart releases the list of pupils to begin high school work in September. Names from Washington and Jefferson system schools appear, with limited details from Garfield and Kinley, while entries for the other three schools remain to be finalized. The report notes dates and days mentioned in the sourcing text.
Sunday visits span Davenport, Cana, Burlington and Des Moines as residents and relatives travel. Students earn honors in multiple grades while outings include fishing trips and a river voyage. Staff changes include a new bookkeeper at The Hub and teaching moves with an out of state return anticipated.
In Muscatine the primary election shows under eight hundred ballots cast by 8:00 PM with only one county ticket contest noted. Voter turnout is expected to rise in rural areas where senatorial and gubernatorial races may motivate residents, while ward results indicate varied early activity across precincts.
Preparations are under way for the Institute of the Soule District United Brethren conference at Letts on June 78 and 19 for a two day session. The conference covers over forty churches and includes regions such as Cadar Ragida and Mutsea line among surrounding cities. Dr Finekansey of Dayton, a senior professor at the seminary there, will play an important role in the program.
George Rust, formerly tied to the Kenkuk club, was released by the Atuskies after serving as manager of an Independent club in Tucksonville, Mississippi. He previously managed Li ey Hock Arkansas, claiming the current conditions conflict with Linh, impacting play.
Intelligence arrives of Lena Gremmel death in Kansas City Missouri at home. Daughter of Fred Wuttig she was born and raised in Muscatine. She married Henry Gremmel over thirty years ago. he preceded her in death. Survived by daughter Luin. Funeral scheduled Wednesday in Kansas City with uncertain plans for burial back in Muscatine.
An advertisement touts a hair treatment claiming to restore gray hair to its natural color. It targets men and women with references to scalp care, cleanliness, and hair health. The copy promotes quick, guaranteed results and mentions figures like G. A. Remcke and A. G. Bes Johner as endorsers, warning potential customers that they will be offered a counterfeit product if unsatisfied.
In Aledo WL the ceremony took place Saturday afternoon at Grace Lutheran parsonage. The bride wore a white cashmere gown with lace trimmings. The Delta Alphas of the First Bane ist church will hold their nienia at Wee park Wednesday evening. A premium supper will be served.
Ahring, long a pest in the Central Association last year, was let go by Hannibal Clubs. The farmer says he will devote his time to his East St. Louis business, with a plentiful supply of althy.
Mrs Maud Sellers and children from Cairo visit W B Smyth home. Mrs Smyth and daughter travel to Burlington. John McClellan leaves for West with his wife after a long visit. Numerous locals and visitors from Kans City to Crawfordsville appear. The King’s Herald Band of girls hosts a picnic at the M E church with Rev and Mrs Bragg.
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