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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
4
An advertisement explains stomach weakness from poor digestion and faulty secretions. It touts Pink Pills from Dr Williams Medicine as a remedy, claiming they restore digestion, calm nerves, and allow a reasonable diet. A complimentary booklet on diet and eating is offered.
Radio dispatches report the southern district of Dover California under a neutral Mexican faction except Port San Jose De Cano. Lapaz acts as the peninsula’s neutral government headquarters, sending emissaries to leaders seeking neutrality amid factional strife. More than 13 million people face famine without outside relief.
A beit worth 25 dollars in a trunk inside a room over Braun's bakers on West Second street was found broken into last evening. Police learned of the theft at about 39:80 o'clock but the investigation yielded no clues to the thief. The owner, unnamed, said the money was locked away before he departed and disappeared upon his return. Valuables were taken from the trunk, including the parcel post pack and jewelry.
President Justice has sent letters to managers urging efforts to dispose of postponed games promptly to avoid hampering clubs late in the season. He notes that suspending nine players unless injured is contrary to league rules and requests reasons for any suspensions.
Officials of the Hawkeye Pearl Button Company deny reports that buttons worth 83000 were lost on the Lusitania sinking. The company states no stock was aboard the steamship and the claims are unfounded.
The river holds at 11 feet at 7 am with forecast decline over the next two days. Geneva Island is partially submerged though most of the island stays dry.
Fred Geely of Cedar Street escaped injury after his motorcycle struck a telephone pole at the corner of Fourth and Pine streets on Saturday afternoon. The rider attempted to avoid a wagon about to pass, causing the collision and leaving the machine badly damaged.
A petition to appoint a receiver for the Knights of Honor seeks insolvency declaration and enjoining officers from managing affairs. Filed by St Louis members, it cites liabilities of about 2.4 million and assets near 400 thousand with a 200 thousand deficit, notes license withholding in several states, and alleges failure to honor contracts. The suit asks for an injunction on increased assessments and an accounting.
Miss Martie Bogard and Miss Gertrude Bogard will graduate as trained nurses at Hershey Hospital this month after three years of study. Only two students are completing the course at present with no observed observance. Grace McEleary, matron, travels to Chicago and toWisconsin and Michigan for a vacation. Miss Bogard will act as superintendent during that absence.
Dr. Jesse Burgess Thomas, theologian, author, and pastor emeritus of the Bapiat Temple in Brooklyn, dies at home in Brooklyn aged nearly 83. Born in Edwardsville Wisconsin, he practiced law in Chicago before entering the ministry. He taught at Newton Theological Seminary from 1888 onward and authored several religious works. survived by his widow and four children.
Reports say Baron Von Hindenberg, former counselor of the German embassy, who left Rome with Prince von Buelow, has returned to the city. Newspapers list sightings. police and foreign offices notified.
Fred Archer, arrested after an apparent liquor overdose, pleaded guilty to intoxication charges before Judge J. A. Rowan and received a five day sentence in jail.
The Board of Education meets tonight at the superintendent’s office to consider bids for the construction of the new school building. Officials will review proposals and decide on acceptance of bids at the June session.
United Commercial Travelers officials say the 1916 convention will be held in Muscatine after strong turnout at the Sioux City meeting. Delegates noted Storm Lake and Fort Dodge as rivals and endorsed temperance and President Wilson, with a pledge to support international peace.
Ernest Danz, son of Carl Danz of Halstead street, was severely injured today when a motorcycle he rode collided with a car owned by Charles Spaethe. He suffered a fractured left leg and facial injuries, was treated by Dr. J LLAIN, and taken to Bellevue hospital.
Dr. Francis L. Strickland, president of Simpson College, announced his resignation to become head of the philosophy department at the University of West Virginia. A successor has not yet been selected by the college trustees.
Burglars broke into the Joliet state penitentiary early today and stole a bulldog belonging to Warden E. My Allen. The dog, valued at 40 dollars, had been a gift from Charlie White and was taken after eluding a convict watchman.
The trial of Merrill Major of Keokuk has been postponed to June 21 because the defendant could not arrange today’s appearance in court. Major was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Publicity manager Harry Orchard of Redpath-Vawter System and Keith Vawter spoke at a Muscatine luncheon, praising the chautauqua as the greatest institution. They urged community support, stressing entertainment value, education, and local hotel development for prosperity.
The Ministerial Association voted to postpone today's picnic at Weed Park due to bad weather. Pastors and families will hold their gathering on June 21. A committee including Rev. L. E. Kettlekamp Rev. J. B. Rendall and Rev. Dr Butler will seek a suitable site for a peace meeting on June 22 featuring Eva Shontz, a national peace figure, with further program details to be announced.
The Tuskegee Singers of Tuskegee Institute Alabama, led by Booker T. Washington era, are announced to appear at the First Congregational on a June morning. The chorus includes notable male vocal artists who are students at the school and readings will be offered.
Mrs. Holland traveled from Davenport and stayed with her daughter Mrs. Blanch Emerson for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Ellen Allen and children Gerald Clement Mina and Evelyn Allen joined from near Columbus City. They visited Leander McKee Mrs Nell Parsons Miss Marie Jean and Claude Johnson in West Liberty while other relatives attended the McCormick home for dinner.
A new organization of twenty Muscatine musicians, led by Fred Mannhart, plans summer concerts at Weed Park. Rehearsals twice weekly prepare for a first public show within weeks, featuring operatic and concert pieces not previously seen locally. The project aims to provide summer amusement without funded subsidies.
A man charged with stealing ribbon and carpenter tools from Melpine church was brought to town by Sheriff Wiley and released after a hearing. Neighborhood women say the ribbon was recovered from him, Milton Sustained. In another matter Judge Tacophilus sustained a motion in Heartlley Stone Co. v James Selden for a more specific statement. A divorce decree in Nellia Nelson v Wm Nelson was issued by Clerk Tipton at the county building.
Lucy Kirchner of Nichols Iowa seeks to void her husband’s Portland divorce claiming fraudulent service and asks for temporary alimony of 500 plus attorney fees and suit money. She alleges abuse and neglect, notes farm valued at 8000 and husband earns 20 weekly but contributed little to support for four children.
Anna Trantman Burton Wolfe and others from here extended races at West Liberty via auto on Thursday. The Pius Ultras class visited Miss Neva Criss at her home last Friday to surprise her on her sixteenth birthday, sharing ice cream cake and wafers. Present were Mable Miller Faith Baker Fern Foster Mildred Emerson Callie Buser Maria Matcliffe Neva Criss and her grandmother Mrs Mary Nalind.
A social event in Sweetland township featured Mr and Mrs Albert Eckhardt hosting friends with a noon dinner and floral decor. Guests included multiple local families and individuals such as J J Downer Ray Benderson Gertrude Benderson Hazel Eckhardt and others. An outdoor concert by the Muscatine Symphony orchestra is set for Geneva Golf and Country Club on Wednesday June 4 with dinner at 7 and the program at 8 15.
Wednesday morning June 4 at St Malachys Arden Ia will witness the marriage of Miss Agnea OBrien and John Foley officiated by Rev James ONeal. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John OBrien of Seventy Six township. The groom elect is with Foley company grain pen at Nichols Ia and is son of Mrs M Foley of the county. A strawberry and ice cream social is planned Friday evening at Fairport church parlors with fresh decoration and church painted exterior to benefit church pur poses.
A community notice details a packed Saturday parish sale at Mon Chestens Hardware hosted by the Laiier Aid Society of the Congregational church with ice cream and cake. Team members include Mrs Lawrence St Denis and several others overseeing arrangements. A dinner party at the Thauren home complimented visiting aunts from Atlantic and Spokane with music and social time following a 1 o'clock meal. The Baptist Mission Circle meeting shifts to June 3 at Mrs Claus Kept home with Anya Beacham leading devotion and Carl Schmidt guiding discussion on The Red Man and his White Neighbor. The B W P club enjoyed a Geneva Island outing with plentiful pies and outdoor games. Upcoming events include John McKone hosting June 18 and Albert Schmidtig hosting June 8 for Kensington group gatherings.
Miss Kate Daut of Willon Ta arrives this morning to stay months with her sister Mrs George J Lange of Park Avenue. The annual election of the Fire Chief and first and second Attendents will be held this evening at city hall with a large attendance anticipated. The George Lorter home on Tucan Street placed under quarantine for smallpox by City Health Officer J. ty elm.
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