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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
Customers entering the store are greeted by a spotless display of watches diamonds and jewelry ideal for wedding gifts. The wide range and unique selections highlight exquisites variety and competitive prices as the shop touts its extensive stock.
Advertising notes list Edison and Vic tor Talking Machines at Hirt & Fesler Hershey building with weekly price. Also items include poultry and veal loaf from C E Richard Sons and Miss Helen Heezen arriving from Grinnell Iowa. Muscatine Hive No 13 hosts June 20 study session with Ella Mark and a picnic supper and evening review urging members to attend.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe tonic laxative for constipation and liver trouble. It cites multilingual testimonials, offers a free sample by mail, and lists Dr W B Caldwell's Monticello Illinois address for inquiries and orders.
Henry Jurgens a hired man on Otto Koeppe’s Fulton township farm was brought to the city and jailed awaiting grand jury action. He is charged with burglary and attempted assault on a thirteen year old girl at the Scheelhaase home Sunday night. He allegedly used a ladder to reach the bedroom and was injured when escaping.
Charles Miller of 1007 Iowa Avenue collapsed from heat while working at Kranz's hot houses. Dr. F. Appel treated him and he showed some improvement by this afternoon.
The Bankers' Reserve local lodge held a successful excursion aboard the steamer Columbia last night. About three hundred people enjoyed the river cruise with boat orchestra music and dancing.
Mrs Elizabeth Wood widow of Senator Gilbert Wood dies at her home six miles west of the city after a brief illness. Born in Northbridge Massachusetts she was 85. Survived by son Fred of nearby residence. husband predeceased her about 25 years ago. The old homestead on Lucas Grove road marked half a century of residence since 1857.
Members of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church host a social at the Y M C A at 8 o clock. All are invited to attend and bring a dollar to share their story of how they earned it. An interesting program and refreshments are planned.
Thirty members of the Sewing Society of the German Lutheran church surprised Mrs William Witte at her home 1030 Newell Avenue to celebrate her fifty first birthday. The afternoon featured social diversions and a supper served by the hostess at 5 o clock.
Details of the escape of American Baptist clergymen from a superstitious mob in Avellino during the recent earthquake were presented to Premier Luzzatti by James P. Stuart of St. Louis, sent by the American Board of Baptist Missions to investigate Baptist missions.
Dun's review dispatches report quiet conditions at distributing points in the east while the west shows excellent crop prospects encouraging good fall commitments.
Commander Peary returned from his European tour today in New York. His long voyage concludes with his homeward arrival and remarks on exploration plans.
Dr Howorth outlines simple teaching principles tied to child nature and recall. Supt Louis Eigel from Lyons Iowa demonstrates geography teaching through nature study and agriculture, making classes engaging. Dr Wassam of the state university will lecture on commercial geography, while Howorth departs Saturday evening.
Popular sheet music offered at 15 cents per copy with bundles priced at one dollar. Limited sale through Hirt & Fesler Piano Co located in the Her shey Building.
A broad display features the best dressed man of style distinction offering every desirable garment for summer wear. New straws, neckwear, negligee shirts, and abundant underwear including two piece and union suits are on display.
Mrs Sophia Coleman of 428 East Second Street leaves for Zanesville Ohio to visit relatives and return soon.
The Supreme Court denied the petition for rehearing in the contempt cases of James Dermody and Otto Seidlitz. County Clerk McKee was instructed to proceed as if no writ had been issued, resulting in fines and imprisonment for both men. Also advertised: 500 copies of Edition de Luxe music for sale at two for 15 cents by Hirt & Fesler.
A special session of the grand jury is scheduled for Tuesday June 21 to investigate charges against York accused of horse stealing. County physician Dr. W S Norton urges immediate action as the prisoner in the county jail is said to have tuberculosis awaiting trial. In District Court Judge D W Jackson granted several decrees including Fannie Hatton an absolute divorce from George Hatton with child custody and goods awarded to the wife. G H Perry vs Esther Perry ended in default with a divorce granted. Ella Schafnit et al v Lena Wyatt et al ordered shares confirmed and property to be sold with partition.
A unique exhibition set for Wednesday afternoon in Muscatine features the K. of C. baseball team against a fat man lineup at the new South Muscatine ball park. The fat men weigh a combined 4847 pounds, with Baby Bliss at 640 pounds likely the heaviest shortstop. The K. C. squad is noted for speed, while the visitors boast extensive touring reputation across the country.
Potsdam June 17 Emperor William rested on a couch with a swollen knee tendon inflamed from horseback riding He had visitors and official business but doctors advised him to refrain from riding after recent wrist abscess recovery. officials say there is no cause for alarm.
The First Congregational church of Dubuque Iowa has extended a call to Dr Henry F Milligan pastor of Leavitt Street Congregational church Chicago to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev F M Sheldon who is now secretary of the church for the state of Wisconsin.
Due to arrive tomorrow or Monday the last car of the very best Red Spanish Pine Apples, mostly large size ideal for canning. See your grocer for prices. Geo. A. Hahn, 113 and 115 West Front.
Bargain sale offers a Cecilian piano player with 40 rolls for 45 dollars. Inquiries welcome at 419 Iowa Ave. Phone 1019.
Alexander Mills sues in district court to recover his daughter from his former wife who divorced him and wed his brother Charles Mills. The wife, nurse to Charles during a serious illness, allegedly took the child from school prompting a habeas corpus filing in Des Moines Indiana.
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