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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
4
Local items report frequent travel and business visits from Muscatine residents to Davenport and Willmar. Pineapples go on special sale at Bishop’s grocery while pineapples and other notices appear throughout the day. The Muscatine business college baccalaureate is moved to First Presbyterian church.
A medicinal claim states that no skin disease can long resist the two germicides ZEMO and ZEMOTONE which destroy the disease germs and always cure. The advertisement credits E.W. Rose Med. Co. of St. Louis and notes all druggists sell it with A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street distributing.
Edward Corbin of Davyenport road fell from a tall cherry tree at about 6 a m fracturing his left arm in two places and injuring his shoulder and hip. He was treated at home with fractures reduced and will stay indoors several days as he recovers.
The Congregational church contracts for carpenter metal and slate work are awarded to William Kincaid Thompson Bros and McQuenten Co. Work starts soon with 13 total contracts planned including mason stone plumbing and painting. Major interior changes include a central Third Street entrance a smaller auditorium and relocated organ with a broader three sided gallery and new large stained glass window.
An advertisement claims Speechless With Wonder are the friends of those cure of stomach liver and kidney trouble by Electric Bitters. It states a 50 cent price and a guarantee. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers the product.
On the information of Ethel Coty Charles Blanton was arrested last evening charged with assault and battery. He appeared before Judge Coster but the parties reached an agreement the plaintiff withdrew the charges and the case was dismissed. The fight started behind a building on Front street where Blanton allegedly struck the plaintiff.
The funeral for Frederick Mittman was held today at 3 PM from the German Evangelical church after a 1 PM home service. Rev Jans officiated and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Fred Mittman Albert Mittman Carl Mittman Ernest Mittman Oscar Mittman and Walter Mittman.
The Tribune reports from London that Mrs. Potter Palmer is engaged to Aubrey Fitzclarence Earl of Munster and Baron Tewkesbury with a London wedding planned in the fall. The Earl denies the engagement saying the report is absolutely untrue.
Typhoid fever again dominates Pittsburg. In the last 24 hours forty one new cases were reported, bringing the total since June 1 to two hundred twenty eight. Officials attribute the outbreak to the impure water supply.
The George v George trial concluded after two days with Judge Coster presiding. The court ruled the chattel mortgage and $58.25 note were based on misrepresentations and cancelled, while restoring the plaintiff’s rights under a $100 note secured by the mortgage. Kirchner v School Board of Wapeie township is being tried in district court today.
Rev. J. C. H. Light of Arden leads the party to Cedar Rapids for the U P C U state convention. Emma Riggs joins to present a paper on Home Missions. The group returns Wednesday evening after sessions, readings, and a Wednesday picnic at the park.
Paris June 18 the government move to prosecute agitators in the south sparked a lively debate in the Chamber of Deputies. After a tumultuous session the cabinet secured an indirect vote of confidence by a large majority of 254.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending June 18 1907 includes both men and women. Names include C H Beever Geo H Cook Floyd Mur dock Hans Ohlsen Johnny Phifer Brad Robertson and Clayton Wallace for men and Mrs H C Cook Miss Lena Davis Miss Mary Haskinson Miss Addie Robert Miss Ira Lettz Maggie Rock Mrs Sarah Saultz Mrs Elizabeth Schultz Miss Vesta Strause and Mrs T Trumbull for women. Patrons are asked to call for their letters and say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
In Tokio on June 18 strong indications point to Ambassador Aoki being recalled. Rumors tie the possible recall to Premier Saionji’s audience with the Mikado after the cabinet council.
In St. Louis on June 18 the market reports Wheat at 9116 cents, Corn at 5176 cents, Oats at 3634 to 3734 cents, reflecting the day’s price movements for nearby contracts and futures.
Interest awakened everywhere in the marvelous cures of cuts burns and wounds with Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold for 256 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Regular conclave of DeMolay Commandery No 1 K T set for Wednesday June 19 at 8 p m Attendance urged by Recorder W H Graff
Mrs Frederick Walters head of domestic science at Iowa State College spoke before Muscatine county teachers association on benefits and feasibility of introducing the subject in rural schools. She described in school hours work like sewing aiding life skills and study appeal. Attendance at the teachers institute grows with 175 enrolled and new names added to the register.
The Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will host a reception for the Brotherhood and friends this evening at the church. A paper on City Morals and Civic Righteousness by Eugene K Williamson, music, and a social hour are planned. Men and their ladies are invited as new membership proposals are announced. A brief business session, informal discussion, refreshments by the ladies, and a pen parliament will follow.
The Ladies Aid Society of the U S church held its May meeting with Mrs Haifleigh chairing in Mrs Giesler's absence. Minutes approved. A report said the Burlington boat trip is secured for August 22. Parsonage paperwork is finished. Meeting adjourned to July's third Monday.
Miss Beulah Bennison entertained about thirty five friends at the Geneva Golf and Country club house last evening with dancing. Refreshments included ice cream cake and frappe. She will host seven couples this afternoon at Mrs Borger's cottage Shore Acres on Geneva Island with a 3 PM departure and a 6 PM dinner.
From Peoria on June 18 No 3 corn sells at 52 cents while New York market notes September wheat at 1.00 dollars and corn at a small drop in price.
A marriage license has been issued to Eugene Nelson and Maya Beane, documenting their formal eligibility to wed.
A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Jake Neipert and Amy Chocker marking the formal step toward their wedding.
Grace Lutheran Baraca class held a large social last evening at Mrs. William Windman’s country residence on the Iowa City road. About 150 guests attended with refreshments of ice cream and cake. A short program followed including vocal solo by Miss Ada Hoover, recitation by Miss Icy Teel, and mandolin solo by William Eichenauer.
Miss Myrle Nesper hosted a Sunday school gathering at Bresbsterlas Church. The Bresbsterlas class enjoyed songs and a talk, with attendance of several church youth.
The excerpt describes a class enjoying an afternoon at Electric Park yesterday after noon. Members shared lunch from baskets and boxes at six o clock and then participated in many outdoor games.
Patterson store clerks and friends made a 6 o clock trip to Weed Park for a picnic. A sumptuous supper followed by singing and games kept the group entertained before they returned late in the evening.
The J. I. C. club girls were entertained last evening from 7 to 10 at Electric park by Miss Myrle Nesper. They spent the evening playing games and enjoying refreshments. Miss May Bowser will host the club next Monday evening.
The Court of Honor held its weekly meeting last evening and transacted regular business. Refreshments were served and a social hour followed. The drill team will be reorganized and ready for work in a short time.
Spalding club members will meet at the home of Misses Alice and Mary Anson on West Fourth street this evening. They plan a future trip to Davenport aboard the Helen Blair.
The Browning College graduation class met last evening and elected officers. President is M. W. Flannery, Secretary Miss Florence Steen, and Treasurer O. A. Gladstone.
The Elks held a good meeting last night and initiated one candidate. Regular business was transacted and the meeting adjourned. The next session is scheduled for Monday evening June 24.
Charles Schner delighted his friends last evening at his Mulberry street residence. The gathering celebrated his birthday anniversary with lively entertainment and hospitality.
The Mite Sewing society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. A. W. Kent at 1006 Spring Street. All members are requested to be present.
The Degree of Honor Industrial Society will host an all day picnic at Electric Park on Thursday June 20. All Banner Lodge members are invited to attend.
The German Evangelical church will hold a special meeting of its Sunday school teachers on Thursday June 20 at 7 30 p m to reconsider the date of the Sunday school picnic.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church will organize an all day sewing event at the YMCA building tomorrow. Lunch will be served at noon.
The South Muscatine Ladies of Economy will hold a meeting at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Lawrence on Pond Street.
The I O O F lodge conducted its teen weekly meeting last evening with discussions and reports from youth members.
After the regular business portion the meeting adjourned and the record notes the next meeting will be scheduled. The text provides limited details but confirms continued proceedings and a future date to be announced.
Conesville residents report visitors and guests across the week. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Chapman and Helen returned from Iowa City after a three month stay. Lectures by Winona Killgrove scheduled at Grace Reformed church with free admission. Local trips include Marie and Edyth Trautman visiting Davison grandmother and Abba O Connell’s weekend stay from Moline. Leander McKee’s sisters visiting from El Reno and Wisconsin. George Tipton and Burrell Foot home from Ottumwa for a Sunday visit.
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