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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
A mixed ad notes Pure Food Pineapples offered at no extra cost and claims top quality. It promotes a piano contest with a Friday publication of contestants and standings and urges readers to vote, promising 400 pianos are not given away every day.
Mrs. C. Rock of West Liberty was brought to Hershey hospital for treatment last evening after illness. The note adds that Slaughter's Candy Store makes fresh whole wheat graham and white bread along with cake and pies.
A car load of wood furniture arrived today for the new court house and Batterson Stores began installing it under the contract they hold.
Rebekah convention of Muscatine and Louisa counties convened in Wapello Iowa with many delegates from Muscatine West Liberty Columbus Junction Cairo and other points attending. Delegates arrived by morning and noon trains. Meals were provided by Presbyterian church volunteers. An open session this evening will feature an orchestra reading by Mrs Mayme Davison a vocal duet by Thelma Warren and Lulu Bates and a male quartet.
Sealed bids are invited by the Muscatine County Auditor for the small frame barn on the jail lot. Bids close at noon on Wednesday June 16 1909. Barn must be removed by Friday June 25 1909. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
Judge A P Barker sustains Seventy-Six Township Telephone in its contract dispute with Conesville Telephone. Decision upholds that two lines must remain connected, ending a long dispute. Attorneys Kaddan Pepper for plaintiff. C A Carpenter F M Mossberry for defendants.
Cook Musser Co moves across the street to a new site for Cook Musser State Bank and Trust, occupying the building opposite the old Hershey State Bank while tearing down the former structure to build a new bank.
A first mortgage of 200000 was filed with the County Recorder against the company to secure bonds. Funds will liquidate existing bonded debt of 130000 and finance improvements. Filing fee was 6 90.
An old Newburyport veteran credits Grape-Nuts with curing his illness after rapid weight loss from consumption fears. He details months of distress, then states six weeks of the cereal restored health and strength, with his wife confirming the affidavit.
The plan enlarges Hare's Hall into a new armory for Company C. The third floor of the Canon building will be leased and connected to the hall with large doors in the west wall. Remodeling begins next week with occupancy expected around July 1. Special Orders No. 64 directs Lt Fifer to appear June 21 and Maj Norton and Capt Wagener to test for fitness on June 23.
John W. Williams the Democratic candidate from this city lost to Republican Harry M. Waggoner of Fulton County by 121 votes in the ninth Illinois district according to unofficial returns.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns wounds and sores at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 25 cents, highlighting its healing properties and use for piles.
Muscatine High School alumni association hosts a graduation eve reception for the class of 1909 with light attendance expected. D J McDonald of the faculty entertained the entering class aboard the cruiser W J B and at Eversmeyer cottage on Geneva Island with supper, returning by 10 30 p m. The class gifted Miss Katherine Mauthe, who plans to teach at Fort Dodge next year, a silver souvenir spoon.
A linen shower was given at 900 West Third street by Mrs. George Hahn for Miss Stella Knight who will wed Charles Harbaugh. Friends enjoyed an evening of music and refreshments following a delightful program. Clerks from Slater Millinery later gathered at Miss Ella Sievers home on East Ninth street for games a vocal solo by Miss Witteman and a recitation by Miss Nelson, with green and white decorations.
Miss Nana Foley hosted teachers from the High School and friends at 809 East Sixth Street last evening. Music and games provided entertainment with vocal solos by Miss Stevens and Miss Nellie Foley. Refreshments were served as all enjoyed a pleasant social gathering.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club met yesterday afternoon at 1188 Hershey avenue with about forty members present. After business a short program was given. The next meeting will be at Mrs Sayer's home near Panorama school house.
The report notes conditions were four percent below last year’s level on June 1, while being about eight percent better than two years prior. It contrasts annual and biennial performance to show near-term decline but two-year gain.
Tuesday evening at the Trinity Episcopal church rectory 112 East Fourth Street the choir boys and St. Katherine's Guild were entertained by Mrs A I E Ross Guests enjoyed games and refreshments hosted by the hostess, a pleasant feature of the affair.
The Young People's society of the German Congregational church enjoyed a picnic at Weed Park Tuesday evening with about 30 attendees. Supper was served at six at the club house, then games followed before the group returned home on the nine o'clock car.
Muscatine friends announce the marriage of Miss Frances Ruth Stillwagon formerly teacher at Jefferson School to David Gwimm. The ceremony occurred at Victor Iowa on June 7. The couple will reside at Sheridan Wyoming after June 15.
The Major John Circle meeting scheduled for Friday June 11 is indefinitely postponed due to graduation that evening. An announcement will be issued later with a new date and time.
The Banner Lodge Industrial will hold a called meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock in Yeomen hall. All members and those seeking membership should attend by order of the president.
The state requests a continuance in the murder hearing of Dr. Haldane Cleminson who is held on charges of murdering his wife Mrs. Norah Jane Cleminson. The delay is sought while the state finishes collecting evidence ahead of the court appearance today.
The Muskies versus Galena Independents game was postponed due to wet fields with plans to play tomorrow if weather allows and to try to make up today's game on Friday. Galena faces the Chicago Cubs next Tuesday at Galena seeking practice before that contest. C N Kremer is noted as Galena player and former class president.
Des Moines reports Secretary of Agriculture Wilson delivered the dedicatory address for the new Ames Agricultural Hall. The structure cost about $350,000 and was recently completed in Ames Iowa.
The marriage of Miss Helen Lezette and Amos S. Weidling will be solemnized this evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Lezette, on East Third street.
Carthage Illinois June 9 Judge reports a decisive result with Waggoner leading by 121 votes in the local election as summarized by the city desk.
The Forward society of the German Congregational church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Adam Beckstein on Cedar Street.
Washington reports the general average condition of crop growth in the United States on June first based on all crops reported to the Department of Agriculture. The release notes overall condition as approximately suitable for growing season progress.
The piece promotes sterling silver as the ideal wedding gift, stressing good taste and respect for the occasion. It highlights the store’s wide stock of sterling options and suggests gifts from this shop are especially appreciated.
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