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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
4
A flurry of short notices shows residents from Wapello Davenport and Muscatine visiting the city for the day. Local merchants promote sales and goods, including Rambler cars and hot water bottles, while professionals depart for duties in Fairport Clinton and Cheboygan.
Herbert H. Heckert married Miss Minnie Meier at the German Lutheran church with Rev. George Meier officiating. The ceremony featured a bridal procession led by Miss Attalie Mitchell of Chicago and a ring ceremony with a basket of white roses. The couple will travel west then make their home in St. Louis.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Elizabeth Linn's Hershey avenue home. Many members attended, sewing was done, and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, June 18 at Mrs. Millie Lincoln's East Hill home.
Mr and Mrs James Q Beatty of Fruitland entertained relatives and friends Sunday at their country home in honor of Mrs J P Walton. A noon three course dinner was served. Guests included Mr and Mrs J E Hoopes and sons Lindley and Austin Mrs H M Harrison Mrs C B Fezier and the Misses Amy Hoopes Ivy Ryan Alice Yeager and Mildred Beatty.
Pupils from Jefferson School announce end of year picnics at area grounds. Fourth and fifth rooms hold a picnic this afternoon at Electric park while sixth room goes to Weed park and eighth room to Jayne's pasture. Teachers plan a picnic at the Grotto later this week with date to be set.
The Muscatine High School Alumni Association announces an evening reception at the school building with a fine program. Refreshments will be served by Maud Sawyer Lucile Narvis Josephine Stirlen Bessie Johnson Mae Kent Hazel Michaels and Beatrix Oliver after the program.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Mrs. Edna L. Silivertiheorn to Dr. Luther Wal. The ceremony will be celebrated this evening at the home of the bride in Wapello, Iowa.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y M C A held their regular monthly meeting at the Y M C A building yesterday afternoon. Donations pledges were paid and a banquet report from the Bankers' convention in the city last month was presented. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 2.
Twenty five girls from the Delta Alpha club of the First Baptist church gathered at Weed park last evening at 6 30. Members performed several selections and Miss Bessie Hoopes delivered the address. The next park meeting is planned for July.
A number of Geneva Golf Club members attended the first dance of the year last evening despite poor weather. Dancing continued until late, with the formal opening dance planned for June 18 drawing a large expected crowd and dances to follow every two weeks.
The ladies will meet at Mrs. Yetta Block’s on East Second Street Thursday at 1 PM to make grave bouquets. They are asked to send flowers to Mrs. Block and will ride the 3:30 car to the cemetery after assembling the bouquets.
Seventh and eighth room students accompanied by Miss Ryan and Miss Conner enjoyed a picnic at Electric Park yesterday afternoon. Supper was served and the group returned home at seven o clock.
Nellie Richards Kerr died at her parents home on Iowa avenue in Des Moines this afternoon after years of nervous prostration. Born June 13 1871 she was a St Matthias church member and alumnus musician. She married Sherwood Kerr in 1893. he died seven years ago leaving her an invalid for twelve years. she is survived by her parents two brothers and three sisters. No funeral plans announced.
Richard Croker's Orby trained in Ireland and ridden by American jockey Johnny Reiff won the Derby Stakes over 1 1/2 miles at Epsom. Winder was second and Slieve Gallien third. Nine starters. Croker’s earnings today are estimated at about a quarter of a million dollars.
William J. Bryan met Governor Hughes in the New York executive chamber and toured both legislative houses. The two men exchanged cordial remarks after Bryan delivered an address, then Bryan returned to New York in the late afternoon.
A federal suit filed in Toledo accuses a conspiracy to defraud in the sale of the Toledo Railways and Terminal Company. Plaintiff targets J Pierpont Morgan and allies as part of the alleged scheme.
A regular session will be held on Tuesday June 11 at 7 30 p m. The notice indicates the meeting is set to discuss unspecified items and is scheduled for the evening.
The Daughters of the King met last evening at the rectory with refreshments and social time. The group scheduled the next meeting for two weeks from now.
The Degree of Honor Industrial will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Henry Pressler 305 West Seventh Street. All members are urged to attend.
The M W A lodge held its weekly meeting at the hall and initiated one candidate into the order.
The Spalding club met last evening at Mrs. M. W. Stapleton's home 816 West Third street for a social gathering. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. C. Van Lent on West Eighth street.
The Ladies' Aid society of the United Brethren church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1103 East Second Street, the home of Mrs. David Young. Refreshments will be served and a good time is expected. Regular sewing will be done and full attendance is desired.
The Knights of the Maccabees met at their hall in the Asthalter building on Iowa avenue last evening at 7:30. Regular business was transacted and the assembly was dismissed. The next meeting was noted.
At the morning session Judge Jackson entries on the docket include two divorces granted. Probate matters include petitions and reports in estates of McSwiggen Neavons and minor guardianships with disclosures of discharged guardians, closings, and minor borrowing against ward funds. Deeds filed show transfers to William Schwertz and Jessie Hunter versus Chauncey et al with specified lot blocks and monetary considerations.
Charlies Smith faced Judge Howe on a charge of assault and battery against Jacob Lutzke after a dispute at Nester's blacksmith shop. Witnesses described Smith removing and replacing a rag sack, then striking Lutzke, while Smith claimed Lutzke hawked ivory rings from harnesses and was struck in self defense. The two accounts differed significantly.
Rev J Jans of the German Evangelical church travels to Clarence Iowa for the Iowa district conference of the German Evangelical Synod of North America from June 6 to June 11. No church services next Sunday but Sunday school will be held.
The city council will hold a special session this evening to discuss ordinances concerning sidewalks.
Weather observer Mrs. J P Walton reports a chilly May with a mean 55.588 degrees, 14 Mays below earlier lows in 68 years. May 4 records a 20 degree minimum and rainfall totals 4.13 inches, wettest May since 1851 and driest since 1865.
The Orline Co promotes Orrine as a cure for drink craving with an absolute money back guarantee. It claims two forms No 1 and No 2 options, priced at $1 per box, and offers mail order service from Washington DC or A W Morgan at 107 West Second St.
County board members met as an equalization board to adjust township taxes before statewide equalization. Several minor items were discussed and a few claims allowed.
Fred Block announces his Block button plant will be rebuilt after a blaze destroyed the factory last evening. Insurance adjusters are expected to inspect the site, work will start promptly, and displaced workers have found jobs at the McKee and Bliven plant in South Muscatine.
Classified ad states a six horsepower run about automobile in good condition is for sale at a bargain. Contact G. C. Bear at 207 W. Sixth St Muscatine Iowa for details and purchase.
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