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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
4
Fraisland resident Earl Dickerson returns home from a city trip while A Miller and many others depart by trains for Davenport Wapello Creston and Chicago for business visits or to visit relatives. A philanthropy event is announced with Miss Whitaker speaking at the First Baptist church on India missionary work next week. A Wilton township dinner gathers several local families and friends for a 6 o'clock Sunday meal.
Judge Jackson grants two divorces this forenoon, both by default. Nora Belew sues Frank Belew for cruelty and inhuman treatment, while Vinnie B Long sues Orange G Long for desertion. Other docket entries include default judgments and confirmations of motions.
Fairfield Iowa June 6 special a major pre nomination battle unfolds in Jefferson county in the heart of the so called reservation Delegates are expected to support Perkins while Cummins forces resist A farmer I W Dyer swore an affidavit alleging money offered to influence support Oscar Herring secretary of the republican county central committee denied any such payment S G Jordan chairman also denied.
Last night Mrs. L. C. Hirt returned from Riverside and found a small bank missing from the residence. The amount is not precise but estimated between 15 and 20 dollars. The robbers are described as having entered the Hirt home some time before the discovery.
Rev J P Ryan of St Marys Davenport addressed graduates at St Matthias school commencement at the Grand Opera house yesterday. He praised President Roosevelt for justice and strong character and drew praise from Muscatine friends who attended to hear him.
Late today Officer Zeug located Joseph Fetrow at Weed park. He matched his father's description and is safely brought to the police station.
A thunderstorm last night struck Theodore Schuessler’s farm, killing four cattle that were grazing in an open pasture away from trees or fences. The cows were found this morning dead, lying together before separating by about 60 feet, with clear marks of a lightning strike.
Billings, the Muscatine catcher who misjudged a fly that produced Davenport’s run, has been released. The team cites no need for an extra catcher and values a versatile utility man for independent play. Upcoming games include Morrison, Dixon, Galena and St. Louis alongside prior opponents in a tight schedule toward July 4.
Theodore Bruere president of St Charles Savings Bank dies in St Louis after heart disease triggers by the bank embezzlement shock. Cashier Anton Mispaget was convicted and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
Gen Speaks declares troops should not stay longer in Dillonvale Ohio as miners remain law abiding and outbreak subsides. High tension surrounds the mobilization with operators watching proceedings closely.
Building Commissioner Bartzen and 12 deputy inspectors visited the stock gates to inspect every building in Chicago. He pledged to compel mackers to correct any violation of the building ordinance found during the survey.
Muscatine Volunteer Fire Department will hold memorial services on June 24 with exec utive committees planning. Hose companies met and agreed to join the services while delaying firm actions until the Clinton tournament results are settled. Excelsior Hose Company will parade at Clinton but skip races while supporting the memorial rites.
Boston June 6 The American Medical association proceedings featured papers and hospital clinics. Dr William Lee Howard of Baltimore argued that protecting the innocent is a social issue not medical or legal and urged sex education in plain language and separation of the sexes in social settings to teach individuals.
Mrs. Mary McKinney faces a second trial in Peoria circuit court Friday. Judge Green overruled the prosecution’s motion for a September continuation. The defense had offered to admit evidence Falconer would provide if present. The state’s bid for a special inquiry into the defendant’s sanity was defeated.
Madison police issued a warrant for the arrest of Secretary of State Houser on attempted bribery charges. State Insurance Commissioner Host signs the complaint alleging that Houser in 1905 offered $2060 to the Republican campaign fund to secure a favorable ruling for the Equitable Life Assurance Society in a dividends case.
Chicago officials begin using uninspected eggs for the first time in years. Egg inspectors union members, who had demanded higher wages, were locked out by employers today.
Indianapolis hosts the 43rd national convention of the United States Brewers Association with over 200 delegates from nearly every state attending. The event reflects a substantial estimated capital of 500 million dollars.
Burlington Iowa reports the 32nd ballot in the congressional convention produced no choice as delegates failed to pick a nominee. The special item notes continued ballots and unresolved race.
Deed filed with the county recorder shows James F. Fletcher transferring Lot 14 in Hoopes addition to South Maccatine to John Butler for eight hundred dollars.
The piece argues that Fred Dubois aims for re election to Idaho’s Senate seat using the Reed Smoot matter as a pivotal issue. It notes that many senators insist expulsion should follow clear facts and law, while some doubt the administration’s position and question Smoot’s conduct.
Caucuses in Cedar and "76" townships chose stand pat delegations for the county convention this Saturday. From "76" township the delegates are M. J. Shellabarger C. D. Legler Robert Lee Samuel Vanatta and Frank Runyon. Cedar township selected S. L. McColm T. J. Manning Ed. V. Snyder and J. F. Williams.
Yesterday and last evening the Golf and Country Club house and grounds hosted a gala reception attracting hundreds. Thomas' Orchestra provided music in both sessions. about 500 guests attended the 8 to 11 p.m. dance as the club house was prepared upstairs. Decorations of asparagus, syringas, and red roses framed the rooms while the moonlit links offered a splendid backdrop. Frappe was served during the afternoon and evening, marking a brilliant social success.
The Forward Society of the German Congregational Church held a social at Mrs. Adam Beckstein’s Cedar Street home last evening with over 60 attendees. The lawn provided most activity while Miss Esther Stellrecht delivered two entertaining recitations. The hostess’s hospitality and the evening’s beauty drew praise, and the event ended with a successful financial portion. Future meetings will move to warm weather venues, starting at Mrs. Guthardt’s home.
Miss Nellie Barry and John Kelly of Wall Lake Indiana were married at St Matthias church at 9 this morning by Rev F J Leonard in the presence of relatives and friends. Attendants were Miss Costello of Chicago and Frank Barry from Chicago. A wedding dinner followed at Emmet Barry’s Walnut street home. The couple will visit Davenport then reside in Wall Lake. Mrs C W Snowden is Mrs Kelly’s sister.
Members of the First M. E. church Ladies' Aid Society plan a Friday outing to Asthalter Cottage on Geneva Island. The group will depart by launch at 9:30 a.m. and bring luncheon for a pleasant day.
The junior class hosted a reception for the seniors at the high school building last evening. The hall leading to the main auditorium was decorated in the class colors, making the event one of the week’s enjoyable highlights.
The entertaining committee arranged the rooms and program for guests. A short musical program pleased attendees with Miss Josephine Stirlen's whistling solo and selections by Miss Ethel Riemcke and Miss Wagner. Refreshments followed.
Tonight the high school hosts its annual alumni reception with a program led by Thomas' orchestra. Frank Butler gives the welcome, Glenn Davis delivers the response, and soloists include Robert Jackson and Howard Lezotte. A reading by Mabel Addleman and a whistling act by Josephine Stirlen round out the selections.
Mrs. Frank D. Throop hosted a china shower for Miss Ina Stirlen at 417 East Front Street. Jefferson school teachers attended, enjoying a guessing contest and other amusements as guests were seated for the gift basket filled with china.
Twenty members of the Epworth League of the First M. E. Church gathered at Hershey’s pasture for an evening outing. The event featured a lunch and general good time for the twenty young people.
Miss Mary Rain ey of Chicago married Dr. Joseph D. Cain of Indianapolis in Chicago yesterday. Cain is well known here and Rainey is his sister in law, with Senator E J Rainey among her relatives and many friends in the area.
The missionary society of the First Congregational church met with Miss Barnhardt at 313 Chestnut Street last evening. Miss Whittaker, a missionary from India, gave a talk to the group.
The marriage of Ed Reed and Miss Nona Pullen of Eliza Illinois was performed this afternoon at the courthouse by Judge D W Jackson. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Gerber.
The Baracca class of Grace Lutheran will host a social at the Windman home this evening. Refreshments and a program will provide part of the entertainment. All are invited to attend.
The Batterson Stores social club enjoyed a pleasant outing at Weed Park last evening. Members traveled to the park in the early evening and shared supper with ice cream furnished for the crowd by F. W. Swan.
Weed Park club members will meet at the clubhouse this evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
Members of the Muscatine Maennerchor and their families will hold an outing at Mittman’s pasture next Sunday with lunch provided and expectations of a pleasant time.
The Highland Nobles sewing society gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs Ellen Scott in attendance. A good turnout was reported as members enjoyed the meeting and fellowship.
The body of Glenn Parker, 16, missing since May 1 from his parents A. C. Parker in Cevar Falls, Iowa, was found by his father yesterday afternoon in a slough a half mile from the house. The body is badly decomposed and all signs point to suicide, though the father's revolver remains unfound.
The Democratic state convention in Hot Springs Arkansas declared William Jennings Bryan as the presidential candidate. Governor Jefferson Davis was officially nominated for United States senator.
Mrs Sarah Platt Decker was today re elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs at St Paul June 6 in a formal election meeting.
The county clerk issued two licenses today to Ed Reed and Miss Nona Pullen and to A J Nash and Bertha E Shaw in a routine civil ceremony record.
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