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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
A Muscatine Chamber of Commerce move to create a police patrol fund gained traction as members subscribed today. The plan envisions a small, easily used conveyance to speed calls, transport drunks and prisoners, and serve as an emergency ambulance if needed, noting the city currently lacks a police wagon.
Prof. Kirkpatrick announced plans to hold a county youth Farm Boys Camp in July. Last year's event drew several youths and organizers hope attendance will grow this summer as agricultural interest rises due to school fair involvement.
Plans for a summer farm visitation tour include postponing the Holden visit until August. Professor P Walden and Prof. Holden may participate in demonstrations and lectures at various demonstration farms in Muscatine County, with the July schedule rearranged due to conflicts.
Primary candidates for June nominations have eight days left to file expense accounts as required by law. Ten days after the election is the deadline, and so far only one candidate has complied. Severe attack of colic cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is advertised as a travel precaution.
In Madrid on June 4 1910 the Buena Vista magistrate will wed Miss Bella Willard to Kermit Roosevelt to honor Spanish law. The ceremony follows embassy proximity with witnesses including Eduardo Dato and Myron Herrick. A noon religious service will be held at the British embassy chapel with Rev. Dr. Samuel N. Watson and Rev. Herbert Brown.
In a five o clock ceremony at the bride’s parents home on Muscatine Island, Miss Cora L Mittman and John E Lohse were married in the presence of thirty five relatives. Rev Willem Matten officiated under a white wedding arch of asparagus and roses as bridesmaid Ida Mittman and proomsman Albert Mittman attended. A three course supper followed and the couple will reside at the bride’s home on Muscatine Island.
South End firemen fought a lengthy blaze near Evang and Reed streets as high winds spread the fire. They blamed local boys seen near the scene for causing earlier incidents and reported several injuries from the water blast. Epworth League members of Massérouille M. E. church plan a picnic tomorrow at Hershey pasture.
A four part production features a complete lecture by Ben Francis Whitney with admission at 10 cents general and 5 cents for children under fourteen. A light comedy promises laughter and a parade of curious acts including polar boars and walruses, presented as a grand entertainment suitable for families.
The Muscatine Lighting Company plans to extend electric street lighting into residential areas. New poles and 16 foot high wiring will replace gas and gasoline lights currently used. The 10 candle power Tangelet lamps will be suspended from curbs as upgrades begin next week.
Those planning to attend are requested to be at the scene of the picnic near eight o clock. Anyone wanting more details should contact Miss Amy Hoopes, chairman of the social committee. Mr and Mrs W D Middleton of Davenport are visiting at the country home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Middleton on Muscatine island. Mrs Gus Reinsager and Mrs Walter Lump spent the day at the Thomas Middleton home on Muscatine Island. Miss Maude E Engle of Engles Street leaves tonight for an extended visit with relatives and friends at St Paul, Minnesota.
Strawberry growers on Muscatine Island report an exceptionally small crop due to drought and dry ground. They say only the early berries ripened, many plants filled with small green berries requiring moisture, while other Island crops suffer but sha rply less than the strawberries.
The Jawa Association of German Baptist churches met in sessions today with Rev J Jordan presenting The Signs of the Times. Rev H Steiger led the morning prayer, Rev A G Lange presided, and Rev Theodore W Dona served as acting secretary. Reports from churches were heard and an afternoon focus on missions preceded a Jordan discussion. Electrical power will be supplied to Zeidler Concrete Culvert by Muscatine Lighting Co with wires being extended.
Mellinger brothers of Kelthaburg were laid up at the levee last evening while in the launch Helen on a Miselesippi upstream trip toward St Paul. The 26 foot boat slowed by a broken rudder hanger, so they pulled ashore for repairs and rested until about ten this morning. Steamer Quincy began its up river season from St Louis yesterday and will reach here tomorrow at 6 am before continuing on to St Paul.
In a morning session eight local men charged with traffic violations including speeding driving cars without tail lights and stopping on the wrong side of the street will have their fines and costs remitted. A noon conference with Chief Hoffman Mayor Kern and City Attorney Hanley established stricter future penalties and orders the public to strictly observe the traffic laws.
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