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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

4

Child Shot At Alleged Threats By Mother

Information charges that an eight year old boy Clyde Munn was endangered by his mother Lulu Munn 301 West Fifth street who swore out the information asking that Mrs Sherman Pine street be arrested and kept from the peace. The document says Sherman allegedly threatened the boy on several occasions and discharged a revolver Wednesday afternoon though intent to injure or frighten is not stated officials see family discord behind the incident with both sides to be aired in police court likely Friday morning.

Clyde Munn Lulu ‘Munn West Fifth Street Sherman Pine Street

Attachment Sought on Iowa Property in Pennsylvania Judgment Case

G A Frantz and J H Le Suer file in district court seeking writ of attachment against R E Vincent and property in Iowa. Action rests on a Pennsylvania judgment for 3253.67 with final judgment requested after a hearing. Attorneys L A Reiley and Arthur Springer of Wapello represent the plaintiffs.

R. E. Vincent Iowa District Court Pennsylvania G. A. Frantz J. H. le Suer L. A. Reiley Arthur Springer Wapello

Muscatine Girl Weds Davenport Man

Miss Ora Wade of Muscatine marries H. G. Jones of Davenport in a Davenport First Presbyterian church ceremony officiated by Rev. L. M. Coffaman. Attendants include Miss Laura Wade and Miss Margaret McCausland. The groom, superintendent of the asphalt department at McCarthy Improvement Co. in Davenport, and the couple plan to live in Davenport after a Chicago departure.

Ora Wade Muscatine H. G. Jones Davenport L. M. Coffaman First Presbyterian Church of Laura Wade Margaret McCausland Ed. Dean H. D. Rochall McCarthy Improvement Company

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Via Niagara Falls

Travelers are invited to use the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track through trains with coaches and sleeping cars to New York and Philadelphia. Descriptive literature is available from W. S. Cookson A G P A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago.

New York Philadelphia Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Niagara Falls W. S. Cookson Grand Trunk Railway System Adams Street Chicago

Local News Briefs and Social Visits Highlight Community

Samuel Lewis from Iowa City calls on friends in town while Frank Bowman offers a prized rig. Twin daughters born to Earnest and wife at noon. U B Ladies Aid selling home baked bread and cakes June 19 at McColm's. Dr L C Howe and Stearns visit relatives in Leighton, Judge and Mrs H S Howe. Junkin family from Red Oak visit Prof W F Chevalier. Chevalier Junkin returns from Iowa State U to visit West Fourth street home.

Frank Bowman Samuel Lewis Iowa City Earnest Hagerman East Fourth Street J. M. Junkin Red Oak Iowa Miss Josephine

Keokuk Tariff Debate Echoes Beyond Local Issue

General Hancock frames the tariff as not just a local matter in Keokuk but a vocal public issue extending beyond the region. The remark underscores broader economic concerns influencing community sentiment and political debate.

Keokuk Gate City Hancock

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad

Mothers urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease colds feverishness teething headaches and stomach upset. Promoted as a reliable remedy sold in drug stores for 25 cents with a free trial offer from Allen S Olmstead Le Roy New York.

Rohs Toborg Nuptials Celebrated in Parlor Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Rohs and William A Toborg wed Wednesday evening at 8 in the bride's mother's home on Newell avenue. Rev. A L Tilgner officiated in a palm and carnation decorated parlor with ring ceremony. A wedding supper followed. guests included out of town visitors from Rock Island and Wilton. The couple will reside on Brook Street East Hill after July 1.

Geo. McCrosky C. Funck John Funck Rock Island Ill Leonard Friederichsen Wilton Toborg Brook Street East Hill

Ladies' Aid Enjoys Pleasant Summer Social

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church held the first of monthly summer socials at Mrs. B. O. Burnside's home at 2000 Mulberry avenue. Miss Blanche Munn and Jessie Stirlen sang a duet and Miss Hazel Michaels played a piano solo. Hostesses included Mesdames Bilkey Cheno weth Parvin Fox Lorenz Williamson Becke Coster Hoopes and Ada St. Clair. Refreshments were served.

Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Church B. O. Burnside Mulberry Avenue Blanche Munn Jessie Stirlen Hazel Michaels Joseph Bilkey Joel Chenoweth Charles Parvin Sarah

Young couple wed at St Matthias parish house

Miss Mae Laughlin and Arthur Conger were married at the St Matthias rectory by Rev J Leonard with two attendants. They plan a short wedding trip through Central Iowa including Waterloo and Vinton before settling on East Second Street.

ST. Matthias Parsonage St. Matthias MaeLaughlin Arthur Conger J. Leonard Muscatine Vinton Hawkeye , Button Company East Second Street

Shaner Vetter Nuptials at Shaner Home Muscatine

Miss Jessie Shaner and Albert G. Vetter were married on Wednesday evening at the Shaner residence 625 East Third Street. Rev J Jans officiated. Miss Mamie Shaner and Harry Chasteen accompanied the couple. A luncheon followed and the pair left at 8:15 for a short wedding tour. Both are well known in Muscatine.

Vetter Southwest Muscatine

Scholton and Garrison Wed in Muscatine Parsonage

Albert Scholton married Emma Garrison at 8 30 p m in the Baptist parsonage with Dr J B Smith officiating. Attendants were William Scholton and Lucile Garrison. The couple will establish a home at 22 West Second Street Muscatine.

Albert Scholton Miss Garrison Emma Garrison Baptist Parsonage J. B. Smith William Scholton Lucile Garrison

Gunzenhauser and Arndt Couple Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony

Walter C. Gunzenhauser married Miss Mabel Arndt at the groom’s mother’s home on Fast Ninth Street. The ceremony was attended only by immediate families. The bride is August Arndt’s daughter from South Muscatine. the couple plans to reside in the city.

Gunzenhauser-Arndt Caroline Gunzenhauser Fast Ninth Street Walter C Gunzenhauser Mabel Arndt South Muscatine August Arndt

Unit ed Brethren Ladies Plan June Cake Sale

The Ladies Aid society of the United Brethren church met in the church parlors. Much work was accomplished and a cake sale was planned at McColm's Dry Goods store on Saturday June 19. The group will not meet next Wednesday due to the Sunday school picnic.

U. B. Ladies’ Aid Society McColm United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Society The United Brethren Church

Entertainments At Mrs Kuriger Home For Miss Katie Brown

Miss Anna Kuriger will entertain a number of her friends this evening at her home at 508 West Fifth street in honor of Miss Katie Brown of Jackson Mississippi who is visiting with her. Miss Kuriger also entertained Tuesday evening at Week Park for Miss Brown.

Anna Kuriger West Fifth Street Katie Brown Jackson Mississippi Miss Kuriger Week Park Miss Brown

Ladies of Maccabees Picnic at Weed Park

The Ladies of Maccabees plan a picnic at Weed Park on Monday afternoon and evening June 21. An early car will transport attendees to the park and the Knights of Maccabees will be served a substantial supper at 6:30.

Ladies OF Maccabees Weed Park Knights of Maccabees

Delegates Return from W R C Convention

Local corps members attend the department convention with president Mrs. Sarah Fox and delegate Sue among those listed, returning home after the event.

Sarah Fox Sue

Educated American Girl topic discussed at county teachers’ institute

Prof W C Wilcox of the State University of Iowa led a talk on The Educated American Girl praising women’s higher education as essential for future generations. He argued women seek education as men do, cited Vassar Yale Smith Harvard comparisons, and noted Europeans credit America’s strength to educated women. The institute featured readings by Flora Parsons and Moynahan, with vocal duets by Jessie Stirlen and Blanche Munn. Enrollment reached 208. tomorrow Dean Lewis and wife will present musical numbers and Nat M Brigham will give an illustrated lecture.

Teachers’ Institute W. C. Wilcox State University of Iowa Wilcox Vassar Yale Smith Harvard America Flora Parsons Margaret Gertrude Moynahan Jessie Stirlen Blanche Munn Elliott Light, Preston Becca Cottrell Nichols Anna Hendrick Wilton Alexander Atwell Elizabeth Bernick Stockton Dean Lewis and Wife Music Wilton College Nat M. Brigham

Dog tax buys police time in Muscatine

Police Chief Vannatta and assistants Hugh Smith and Frank Binhuff report collecting three hundred dollars in dog tax over ten days. A city canvass is under way assigning duties to Binhuff in the east district, Smith in the second and first wards, and Springborn in the fourth ward. Another dog slaughter is planned for the week’s end.

Muscatine Vannatta Hugh Smith Frank Binhoff Binhuff Smith Springborn

Steamer Diamond Jo St Paul Makes First Southbound Trip

The Diamond Jo steamer St Paul passed downriver on its first trip south. The passenger list was light with few travelers aboard yet there was considerable freight on board.

Jo Lier

Local Club Officers Report Strongly at Meeting

Browning serves as treasurer Annie Ben cham is secretary and Amy Dunham is first delegate. All report at a splendid time.

Browning Annie Bencham Amy Dunham

Epworth League Picnic At Weed Park Friday Evening

The Epworth League of the First M E church plans a picnic supper at Weed park Friday at 6 30 PM. A cordial invitation is extended to all League members to attend.

Epworth League of the First M. E. Church Weed Park League

Wake arrangements for Grard opening at Fair Oaks

Mesrs Wallace and Gates of Western Realty announce opening events at Fair Oaks in Muscatine next Wednesday and Thursday. Panchet band tours the city and provides concerts at Fair Oaks from 6 30 to 8 00 pm with lots clearly marked for prospective buyers.

Messrs Wallace and Gates Western Realty Company Fair Oaks Muscatine Panchet

Nesbit Bound Over for Post Office Robbery

Duke Nesbit of Le Claire was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing in Davenport Iowa. His bond was set at 1000 dollars following his alleged robbery of the LeClaire post office of 35 dollars and capture by his father.

Federal Grand Jury Davenport Duke Nesbit LeClaire

Cobb Named Receiver for Mount Waldo Granite Quarries

Frankfort Missouri June 17 by consent of all parties former Governor William T Cobb was appointed receiver for the Mount Waldo Granite Quarries one of the largest plants in the country owned by John Pierce & Bro of New York.

Frankfort William T. Cobb Mount Waldo John Pierce & Bro New York

Return from funeral for Mrs. Cary Franks in Dubuque

James Swalley returned to Muscatine after attending the funeral of his daughter Mrs Cary Franks in Dubuque Iowa. Franks died after an operation for an abscess at a hospital and is survived by her husband four children and her father.

James Swalley Muscatine Cary Franks Dubuque Franks

Thumb Injured At Local Meat Market

Walter Kepp an employee of C. E. Richard & Sons meat market cut his right thumb this morning while operating the ham slicing machine Half the nail and end of the thumb were removed and the wound was dressed by Dr H Little.

Walter Kepp C. E. Richard & Sons H. Little

Sunday Schools 10 Meet on July 14 at West Liberty

The Muscatine district of the Iowa State Sunday School Association will meet July 14 at West Liberty Iowa. Rev. F. F. Fitch, secretary of the state association, will speak on The 20th Century Battle Cry. Muscatine county Sunday schools are invited and expected to attend.

Muscatine Iowa State Sunday School Association West Liberty Muscatine County F. F. Fitch State Association

Speculation report targets reforms of exchanges and margin trading

A committee report examines investment fields beyond exchanges and seeks to reduce gambling like speculation. It critiques the New York Stock Exchange Consolidated Exchange and seven commodity markets and urges actions to curb evils and limit margin trading as a legitimate but risky practice.

New York Stock Exchange Consolidated Stock Exchange

Obesity remedy claims rapid weight loss with Marmola and peppermint

An advertisement promotes a self-made weight loss mixture using Marmola, Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water. It claims a short course after meals and at night will reduce fat without dieting or vigorous exercise, restoring health and a shapely figure.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Wilcox ST. Paul St. Louis Post Western Realty CO Wallace & Gates West Second Street Grard Oaks West Liberty, Iowa Exchange Stock Exchange Eira ‘A Thompson Bros McQuesten & Sawyer Oxfords Max Siegel Burr Publishing CO West 39Th ST
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