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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1906

Page

4

YWCA Board Meeting Scheduled For Monday

Community notices list the YWCA board regular monthly meeting in association rooms on Monday, June 18, with details of a program and refreshments. Also mentions visits by Steven Bennett of Kansas City and Mrs. C F Stevens of Geneseo with summer plans, plus Royal Reserve society gathering on Tuesday June 12 at Yeoman hall with initiation and program.

Y. W. C. A. Board Steven Bennett Kansas City el Paso Royal Reserve Society Yeoman Hall Fisch

Menu items for Y. Ww. Co. A. Cooking School

Menu lists Egg timbales bread sauce knosh cafe role of lamb and rice tomato sauce banana puffs macaroon and peach cream.

Y. Ww. Co. A. Cooking School Monuay

Funeral services for Mrs Philip Murphy held on Mulberry Street

Funeral services for Mrs Philip Murphy of Mulberry Street were conducted this afternoon at her state residence with Rev J N Elliott officiating in Rev J W Potter’s absence. The interment took place at Greenwood Cemetery and friends of the family attended.

Philip Murphy Mulberry Street J. N. Elliott J. W. Potter M. E. Church Greenwood

Will Assist at Camp

Horace Husted will assist the Y M C A boys camp for ten days at Risley’s lake starting next Friday. A Muscatine native, he has years of association work and is welcomed by the campers and staff.

Horace Husted Risley’s Lake Mr. Husted Muscatine Hors

Report Denies Goremykin Resignation Submitted

St. Petersburg June 9 The Associated Press denies a report that Goremykin has already submitted his resignation to the emperor. It notes that major political developments are pending and could endanger the life of the current ministry within days.

Goremykin St. Petersburg Russia Associated Press

Stop and Think on Money in First Mortgage Farm Loans

G. M. Titus of 213 Iowa Avenue offers first mortgage farm loans in all sizes with 28 years of experience.

G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue

Round Trip Fare Chicago to Boston via Nickel Plate

John Y. Calahan, general agent, Chicago, offers one fare for round trip plus $1.00 from Chicago to Boston and return via Nickel Plate route from May 31 to June 9, inclusive. Extended return limit through July 15. Also excursion rates via New York City.

Chicago Boston Nickel Plate Road New York City John Y. Calahan Adams Street

Programs At The Churches

City churches plan Children's Day activities with a morning program at First M E Church featuring organ soloes, recitations, choirs, and a Christ the Door cantata led by Harold Kemble. Participants include Irene Manrose Mary Berry Zella McGreer and many others. Diplomas will be presented and a benediction closes the service.

M. E Miss Baker Joe R. Hanley Miss Pantel Miss Johnson Miss Hanley Miss Sheppard Irene Man Elwin Shaw Gerry Thompson Harry Steinger Leo Hunter Zella McGreer Hazel Mapes Fern Alexander Mabel Barnard Florence Jeffries Edna Kendig Esther Barnard May Wickey Erna Addleman Brother Fern Rider Anna Howe Jesus Philip Ashcraft Ada Spranger Daisy Soldier Francis Williamson Nellie Burgess Corine Crow Fern Crow Raymond Jeffries Alvina Dance Ernie Durkee Vesta Burnside Mable Hoffman Mary Berry Vera Hoffman

Children Lead Grace Lutheran Children Day Service

Grace Lutheran Church invites all for Children Day events at 7:45 p.m. The program at 7:30 p.m. features songs by the school and classes, recitations, responsive readings, prayers, and a pastor’s address. Sunday school at 9:39, Luther League at 7:00 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church Sixth Iowa Avenue Luther League

First German M. E. Church Children’s Day Program

The Fourth and Cedar streets church hosts a Children's Day program at 9 45 a m with the pastor’s annual sermon to follow. Evening services at 7 30 p m led by Rev J H Lemkau of Canton Mo. General class meeting at 7 p m led by Conrad Buechner. All are welcome.

M. E Fourth and Cedar Streets J. H. Lemkau Canton Conrad Buechner A. H. F. Hertzler

German Congregational Church Service Schedule

German Congregational Church at Cedar and Fifth streets holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m. Morning service at 10 30 a m with Miss Mary Schmidt leading the Y P C E at 7 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday afternoon Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m Pastor C A Dettmers invites all to attend the meetings

German Congregational Church Corner Cedar Fifth Streets Mary Schmidt Ladies’ Aid C. A. Dettmers

Children’s Day Services at Corner Iowa Church

J N Elliott pastor leads Children’s Day services at the church with a 10:30 morning sermon and a 7:45 evening program. Sunday school begins at 2 pm and Y P S C E meets at 7:45 pm. Strangers are welcome.

Iowa Avenue 4Th Street J. N. Elliott

Judson Kempton to Lead Services With I O O F Attending

Pastor Judson Kempton Preaches on A Complete Manhood in Evening Sermon At 7 45 PM with Special Music by the Choir and the Local I O O F Lodge in Attendance All are Welcome Children’s Day Exercises start at 10 30 AM with choir participation and community welcome.

Judson Kempton

Church Schedule List With Rector Beckerman

Sunday services include holy communion at 7 30 morning prayer sermon at 10 45 evensong and address at 4 30 holy baptism at 3 00 Friday events feature K andy at 7 30 vestry meetings Tuesday 7 30 and Daughters of the King Tuesday 7 30 Rector F F Beckerman leads the church duties.

Kandy F. F. Beckerman

United Brethren Church Services and Meeting Times

Corner Sixth and Mulberry streets hosts morning sermon at 10 o clock and evening sermon at 7 45 o clock. Sabbath school at 11 15. U P C U at 6 45. Woman's Missionary association meets Tuesday at Mrs A A Keath 895 East Wighth street. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m.

United Brethren Church Mulberry J. C. H. Light Woman's Missionary Association A. A. Keath East Wighth Street

Evening recital and sermon at local church

The evening program at 7 45 features a short children's sermon by Rev. Bryant C Preston before the morning discourse. Mr J E Kuiper will assist the choir.

Bryant C. Preston J. E. Kuiper

German Baptist Children Day Program Planned

Tomorrow the German Baptist church will host a Children’s day with a fine program of songs and recitations prepared for the occasion.

German Baptist German Baptist Church

Park Avenue Mission Epworth League Meeting Announcement

Epworth League will hold its Sunday evening gathering at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Irma George will preside over the meeting.

Park Avenue Epworth League Irma George

A. M. E. Sunday Services Listed

A. M. E. church schedules worship with services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 1 p.m. and an evening service at 7 45 p.m. Pastor M. Payton leads the congregation.

Harmony Prevails At ETC Continued From Page One

Brief untitled note repeats a continuation from page one. No clear names, dates, or events stated. Reading shows limited readable fragments focusing on harmony theme without concrete actions or outcomes.

Voter List By Ward and Township Names

A long roster of voters and residents listed by ward and township. Names span Second Ward through Wapsinonoc Township with numerous individuals and local leaders identified.

Negro Confesses Crime In Le Mars Circus Case

Ebenezer Davis of the Campbell Brothers circus confessed to raping Josephine Willmes in Le Mars Iowa. Miss Willmes identified him, and a second Black man had narrowly escaped lynching the previous night before sheriff intervention.

First Communion at St Mat thi as Tomorrow

A large number of children will receive their first communion at St Matthias Church tomorrow morning during high mass. Rev F J Leonard will lead the services and special music will be provided.

St. Matthias St. Matthias Church F. J. Leonard

Society calendar highlights next week events

Society items list events for next week including Grace English lawn social cooking school beginnings M E missionary society Col Hare circle 8S S club St Mary's lawn social Spalding outing Flora Maniove recital Royal Neighbors Sunshine club Eastern Star Wilton J D club Dorcas society picnic and Boating club on Friday.

Grace English M. E. Missionary Society Col. Hare St. Mary’s Spalding Flora Maniove Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Eastern Star Wilton J. D. Club

Lawn Social At St Marys Church Set For Tuesday

Committees are named for the annual lawn social to be held on the grounds west of the school on Lucas Street next Tuesday evening June 12. Supper will be served in the school hall from 5 PM and booths offer ice cream candy lemonade and novelties. Pauchet's band will play during the festivities.

St. Mary’s Church Lucas Street Industrial Pauchet Frank Braun M. Aull Barbara Witteman Barbara Lechner John Kuebler Anthony Barsch Anna Kohlman William Neff Mollie Meyers Joe Fuller Mary Thauren Novelty Booth J. W. Knopp Catherine Noll Industrial Booth Mary Wittmen Josephine Binhoff Susie Wingerter

Concert by Schmidt and Son Company at South Union Church

The H Schmidt and Son Concert company held a successful evening at South Union church with G N Rockwell as organist J A Schmidt on flute Miss Gertrude Moynahan as soprano and Earl Hudier on cornet. Proceeds funded the recently installed church organ. The group traveled to and from the city by Wilton trains.

H. Schmidt and Son Company South Union Church H. Schmidt and Son Concert Company G N. Rockwell J. A. Schmidt Gertrude Moynahan Earl Hudier Wilton

Miss Gertrude Fuller Birthday Surprise

Twenty five of the young friends of Miss Gertrude Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Fuller honored her tenth birthday with games and a visit to an ice cream parlor where refreshments were served. Many pretty presents were given to the hostess as mementoes of the occasion.

Gertrude Fuller

Fowler Anniversary Party Celebrates 35 Years

Mr and Mrs J S Fowler of Buell Street marked 35 years of marriage with a Pioneer Industrial gathering and other guests. They traveled by automobile to a shady retreat where supper was served on long tables and Mrs Wilhelmina Gladstone presented a salad dish on behalf of the ladies.

J. S. Fowler Buell Street Pioneer Industrial Wilhelmina Gladstone

Wilton Chapter to Welcome Eastern Star Members

Wilton chapter invites Purity chapter of Wilton to visit next Tuesday for afternoon and evening entertainments. Local O E S members will ride the 3:20 train Tuesday afternoon to attend in Wilton.

Wilton Order of the Eastern Star Purity Chapter

Recital by Flora Manlove pupils at P M Musser Library

The pupils of Miss Flora Manlove will give a recital at the P M Musser library Tuesday evening of next week. Invitations have gone to relatives and friends. This closes a trio of recitals from Miss Marilove’s group, promising a pleasant evening.

Flora Manlove P. M. Musser Marilove

Electa Chapter O. E. S. Meets Monday Night

Electa chapter No. 32 O. E. S. will hold a regular session at the Masonic hall Monday evening June 11 at 8 o'clock. There will be initiation. The officers are requested to be present.

Electa Chapter No Masonic Hall

Dorcas Society Picnic Set for Next Wednesday at City Railway Park

The Dorcas society members plan a picnic at City Railway Park next Wednesday June 13 and are asked to take the 10 a.m. car.

Dorcas Society City Railway Park

Cooking lectures begin next Monday for YWCA under Mrs Wade

The YWCA launches a week of cooking lectures by Mrs Mary L Wade. Sessions start Monday afternoon at 2 o clock in the First Congregational church basement and run each afternoon next week. Ladies statewide are urged to attend for health and taste benefits, with many afternoon events adjusted to fit.

Mary L. Wade First Congregational Church

Marriage of former Muscatine boy in West

John L. Eade, son of Dr. and Mrs. John Eade, married Miss Amelia Stanhope in Denver at the bride's parents home on Wednesday noon. Attendees included Ned Sterneman Bert Dean and R. T. Chinn with the Chinns, grandparents of the bride. The couple will reside in Lawson Colorado after a wedding tour.

Muscatine West John L. Eade John Eade East Fifth Street Amelia Stanhope Denver Colo Ned Sterneman Bert Dean R. T. Chinn

German Maennerchor Celebrates First Anniversary

The Maennerchor of the German Lutheran church marks its first anniversary with a celebration on the lawn of H. Mahraun on Clymer Street this Sunday June 17. The group formed a year ago and comprises men with fine voices who have performed with pleasure on various occasions.

H. Mahraun Clymer Street

Grace English LutheranSunday School hosts Monday lawn social

The Grace English Lutheran Church Sunday School plans a lawn social on the church lawn at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Sixth Street Monday evening. The new Mechanics' band will provide music and refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend.

Grace English Lutheran Church Church Lawn Iowa Avenue Sixth Street New Mechanics’ Band

Federation Meeting Postponed One Week

The regular meeting of the City Federation of Women's clubs will be postponed until a week from Monday June 18.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs

Colonel Hare Circle Meeting Set For Monday Afternoon

Members of Col. Hare circle Ladies of the G. A. R. will meet at Mrs. Ida Warfield's home Monday at 2 o'clock. Reports from the Boone convention will be read. good attendance is desired.

Col. Hare Ida Warfield Boone

Mrs Hayes Hosts Bridge Whist Party at Country Club

Mrs Ed Manchester of Ottumwa was the guest of honor at a bridge whist party at the golf and country club house this afternoon. Three tables were in play and Mrs M C Hayes was the hostess.

Ed. Manchester Ottumwa Golf and Country Club M. C. Hayes

Royal Neighbors Meet Tuesday Night at Mrs Gerard Home

The Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club will be entertained Tuesday afternoon June 12 by Mrs Laura Gerard at her home 618 East Ninth Street.

Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Laura Gerard East Ninth Street

Y W C A Boating Club Outing At Slough

Members of the Y W C A Boating club held their weekly outing at the slough last evening enjoying supper and rowing.

Slough Y. W. C. A. Boating Club

Ss S S Club Meets Monday Evening

Miss Cleo Richards of Mulberry Street will host the Ss Ss S club Monday evening for a regular meeting with members expected to attend.

Ss. S. S. Club Cleo Richards Mulberry Street

Spalding Club Announces Annual Outing at Weed Park

The Spalding club reveals its annual outing will be at Weed park next Tuesday evening with members invited to attend and participate in planned activities.

Spalding Club Weed Park

J. D. Club Plans Tuesday Evening Meeting

The J. D. club will meet at Miss Dairy Panstel's home Tuesday evening next, inviting members to gather for their organized event.

J. D. Club Miss Dairy Panstel

Social news and visits in Columbus Junction from June

A wide roster of guests and local announcements recounts Mrs. E R Lacey and Mabel hosting a party with many attendees and visitors from Muscatine Washington and Mt. Pleasant. It notes travels for students and faculty, church services planned, and a 1896 commemoration event in Wapello with G A R members marching to the park.

Local Notes from Wapello and Morning Sun

Mrs. Hugh Brown of Morning Sun had dental work at Dr Hoag's office in Wapello on Thursday. Mrs. Lydia Franklin returned to Mt Pleasant Friday after visiting Mrs. Matilda Allen during her illness. Franklin is Allen's sister and only close relative outside her immediate family. The board of trustees of the Presbytery continued its meeting details.

E. R. Lacey Columbus Junction Mabel W. R. Lytle N. T. Hendrix J. J. Stapp Elsie Lotta Florence Letts Madge Gee Mabel Foster Phil. W. Westbrook Marie Muscatine J. H. Benson Frank Coffin Philadelphia F. G. Coffin Arthur Hall Cornell College Mt. Vernon Wyatt Sprague Waitsburg Academy Waitsburg Washington W. H. Hungate Commercial Hotel O. S. Jamison E. J. Gillis Mt. Pleasant H. Wade Gillis Tekamah Nebraska Elizabeth Thomas Appleton Wis Thomas James Colton T. W. Hendrickson Chicago Will H. Tucker Monmouth Ill David Woodruff R. S. Curtis Ames College Dr. Allen Morning Sun G. A. Salmon Mayme Murphy Wapelio S. E. Barringer Alvin Simmons M. N. Rippey Martha Rockford, IL Wm. Wilson Letts Wapello Arthur Springer Louella Nellie Hoover Burlington Canada Elsie Stapp Cotter Fred J. More Tennessee Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Cedar Bethel Church J. R. Vance

Truce of God Aimed to Shelter Populace in Medieval Europe

The piece outlines the truce of God, an early mediaeval custom to limit feudal violence. Initiated at a 1027 Roussillon synod, it forbade assaults from Saturday evening to Monday prime and extended in England around 1032 to cover Wednesday sunset to Monday sunrise and feast days. It also protected workers and worshippers traveling to or from churches.

Roussillon Church Barons of England

Lost a Railroad

A Kansas City Journal anecdote recalls St Joseph Missouri losing the Union Pacific due to a mid discussion banquet. The tale cites champagne toasts and a flag vote at the city hall during a congressional bill debate in the early sixties. Senator Pomeroy proposed renaming St Joseph to Omaha, an amendment that passed.

St. Joseph Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Congress Washington Pomeroy St. Joseph, Mo Omaha Neb Kansas City Journal

A Shifting Landmark on Early Missouri River Navigation

In early Missouri River steamboat navigation pilots used various signals including a barking dog to mark crossings. A farmer’s dog barked from a fixed spot guiding boats at night, but one night it shifted position and barked higher up. The following morning a boat wrecked on a sand bar after steering toward the altered bark.

Missouri River

Our Lead Pencils Through Time and Value

A nostalgic note on lead pencils from gold to modern cheap copies. It recalls pencils once made of lead, Germany's start in the trade, and the feverish gold coin purchases for scarce imports. The piece contrasts old scarcity with today’s affordable dozen for ten cents.

Pernaps Germany New York Pellmell New York Press

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