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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
New York reports seven large steamships affected by collisions and running ashore over two days. Kaiser Wilhelm II sustained a starboard breach but remained afloat. Incomore and other vessels faced various damage. Passengers describe chaos and careful discipline aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II as rescue measures began.
An advertising feature asserts thousands suffer from thinness and weak nerves. It claims Surgol restores weight and vigor after years of thinness, strengthens digestion, nerves, and blood nourishment. Endorsed by physicians and prominent people, the pill is advertised as safe, inexpensive, and effective for gaining ten pounds of flesh with regular use.
The Beulow a 5051 ton ship sailing from Yokohama May 2 to Hamburg ran ashore on rocks at the foot of High Point hills near Myrtiadone west of Portland in fog. A Portland steamer evacuated 38 first class 8 second class and 4 third class passengers. Salvage steamer Svitzer was sent from Dartmouth to assist. No crew injuries reported.
In Wapello on June 18, Nellie Young wed Harris Van Winkle a local butcher and former central telephone operator. Reverend A M LeBlair officiated before about 25 guests including relatives Mr and Mrs Van Winkle of Washington and Miss Van Winkle of Brighton. The couple will visit relatives in Warrington before settling back in Wapsi Jo.
Six month old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Albright was found on the floor near its crib this morning near Fairport. Authorities believe the infant awoke and toppled from its position causing fatal injuries. Funeral planned from the Albright home Saturday afternoon.
President Wilson issued an order reducing the maximum age for admission to civil service examinations for unskilled workers outside Washington from sixty to sixty five. Veterans may still be examined regardless of age.
A Muscatine convention brings together many Iowa musicians who studied abroad and with American masters. Key organizers include Mrs. Hilda M. Matthey and Charles F. Grade, while performers feature the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra, the Harmonia Chorus, and notable pianists and teachers from Davenport and Sioux City. An eight handed Beethoven piece and a lecture recital by George Frederick Ogden highlight tomorrow’s program.
A vintage advertisement touts a hair removal method using a paste of delatone and water. The claim promises quick, safe results with no hair or blemish after a two to five minute application and rubbing, warning to use genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
Mayor Kern urges approval to open Eleventh Street west from Town avenue to Rostoe avenue, a central site expected to yield many building lots at low cost. The council may also discuss extending water mains to St Marys cemetery and financing for cemetery land purchases.
Muscatine seeks exemption from the new Iowa workers compensation measure that takes effect July 1. A petition with Mayor's signature was sent to the secretary of state claiming the city can cover any employees’ claims and that bringing under the act would burden taxpayers.
Andrew Slim Hughson, eighth bootlegger caught in Muscatine, pleaded not guilty in Davenport. Preliminary hearing set before Commissioner Bush on July 1. bond set at $800. Otto Gundrum waived preliminary and was held for the federal grand jury. A Davenport report misstated Mrs. Trimphy’s plea. she only waived her preliminary hearing.
Judge L. J. Horan presided over probate matters. Letters of administration were granted to N. Rosenberger in the Eliza Cromer estate. The final report of the executor in the Lyal Roppurt estate was approved. The capital report of the administratrix in the Ehrecke estate was approved. The final report of the administrator of the Henry Solemink estate was also approved.
South Muscatine will gain a new bakery at 1 Main Street. Harold Garard and his brother Ralph form a partnership to run the shop after Harold’s bakery schooling in Devitt. Mrs. Harry Frack leaves for Oklahoma to join her brother John Preston.
An item notes that Olver Scott of Des Moines will present at a retention, indicating his lone pupil in East Niotk street terms. The fragment suggests a recital or demonstration by a single student under a teacher or master, with unclear surrounding detail.
Final plans are being perfected this afternoon for the St Matthias Mumnae Association banquet at the school hall this evening honoring seven new members. Dinner at 6 30 covers for at least sixty guests with red and white decor. Pother Leonard will preside as toast taster with a literary program to accompany toasts. Industrial society members will serve.
Elks from Muscatine depart for the annual Town Elks reunion in Iowa City. A special train arrives ahead of a large delegation with about 150 local members expected to join the parade.
Muscatine water works plans vast mains project under Superintendent William Molis. Four sections already completed with new pipe on South Muscatine Grand View avenue New Hampshire street Sampson street and Angle street. East Hill Brook street improved and more thoroughfares to be touched. Main sizes include six eight and 16 inch pipes totaling 4000 feet. Public health and fire protection drive the works as sanitary wells are declared unsafe.
Town Lodge No 2 A F and A M has accepted invitation by Rev J B Rendall to attend memorial service for the late Rev H Parvin at the First Presbyterian church Iowa avenue next Sunday A tribute to a former pastor and past prelate of Demolay Commandery No 1. the lodge members will participate in a body. Columbus Junction Ia June 18. Also lists of new teachers selected by the school board for local schools with names and positions. Notices of visitors and local business follow.
The 40th annual Iowa G A R reunion concluded its business in Burlington on June 18. Senior vice commander Carlton Dryden resigned in favor of James T. Smith. resolutions were adopted and a river outing followed. Col John McElroy to lecture on Lincoln. next convention to be in Sioux City. District delegates named. convict veteran McPherson allowed to stay overnight at Burlington upon governor’s request, then returned to Ft Madison. Ladies of G A R officers elected with Carey as department president and Patterson as senior vice-president.
Receivership actions against the Rosehill Cemetery Co of Chicago, led by president H. Huttig, are expected to be accelerated by the LaSalle Street bank case. Edwin M. Ashcraft, attorney for minority stockholders, will petition Circuit Court Judge Foell tomorrow to appoint a receiver, with notice sent to Milton J. Foreman representing the cemetery company. Foreman is set to appear and oppose the request.
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