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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
Local notes highlight Fair Oaks as a beauty spot while residents and visitors like Mrs. Elmer Othmer and Mrs. Joe Kendig frequent Muscatine. Independent Construction Co invites sewer workers, Lillys Quality Store promotes Fair Oaks lots, and ticket sales for Fair Oaks plots urge home ownership.
In New York on June 19 the defense revealed that Grover Cleveland’s supposed signature on a slip tied to a Times article is forged. Brandenberg’s counsel stated he would admit non genuine signature while Brandenberg claimed he never saw the signature and that a forgery was substituted for the real one.
Mrs Minnie Douglass a leading Adel resident was convicted by an ecclesiastical Methodist court of taking part in a game of whist. Presiding minister Rev A E Foutsch suspended her from communion and gave a week to apologize. Fifty women asked for release from the Adel church claiming whist playing is not a crime.
Five room flat East Second street eight dollars monthly four room house West Front street six dollars monthly three and six room flats on Iowa Avenue six and nine dollars monthly button factory with sewer water and light cheap storage rooms one dollar monthly and up barn with hay mow three dollars monthly blacksmith shop seven dollars monthly paint and carpenter shop eight dollars monthly for further particulars see H M Bartlett attorney at law office over the old post office
The Misses Amy Hoopes and Lillian Kemper hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Hoopes home on Stewart road in honor of Miss Alice Yeager who will marry Albert Snavely soon. The home was nicely decorated and many presents were given to the bride to be.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society was entertained at the church parlors with readings by Miss Flora Connor and Mrs. E A Ogilvie and a piano solo by Miss Mildred Will. About seventy ladies attended and refreshments were served.
The Knights of the Maccabees and families plan an ice cream social at the hall on Tuesday. Afterward they will go to the Family theatre with Manager Brockman’s invitation.
Rev J C H Light will lead a memorial service at the G A R hall with graves to be decorated. Speakers include Robert Baird Gus Schmidt Mrs Mary Huffman and Mrs Isabella Norton. The Major John Choir will provide music. The list of departed members includes Mrs Caroline Judison Mrs Margaret Kern and others with Mrs Margaret Wier to have a grave decoration.
In Crown Point Indiana Chevrolet in Buick car wins the Cobe cup for stock chassis. Chevrolet finished one minute five seconds ahead with an elapsed time of 8 04 39. Bourque finished second and Ion third. Bourque was on his last lap at 3 48 p m.
A fine assortment of toilet soaps is advertised at Bestenlehner's store. The display highlights a range of high quality products for personal care and grooming.
The regular meeting of the Mothers' Club will be held on Monday afternoon June 21 at the home of Mrs Henry Jayne. The newly elected officers will be installed at this gathering and a large attendance is expected.
Aledo Illinois faces a setback as the Rock Island Southern railway branch legal action fails due to a defective charter omitting Aledo as a terminus. The five mile line status prompts disappointment while business leaders pursue compromise with landowners to avoid further suits.
Chicago on June 19 coroner's jury reports Dr Cleminson's wife died from chloroform poisoning. The panel recommends the husband be held until discharged by due process of law.
Mr. Tucker explains three card monte as a diabolical infernal swindle. He calls it a gambling game with cards, a setup intended to deceive observers, while Tommy questions and the conversation shifts toward understanding the scam.
Upset feeling after castor oil or calomel doses is relieved by Cascarrets. Cascarets move the bowels and tone the liver without the discomfort. Try them with a week’s treatment, available at druggists. Largest seller worldwide with millions sold monthly.
Societies in Muscatine announce meetings for the Brotherhood of American Yeomen Elks Royal Neighbors of America and other groups. Notices list hall locations meeting times and officers inviting visiting members and good standing neighbors to attend regularly.
MasonIC Iowa Lodge No 2 meets the first Tuesday evening monthly P Ingham W M T Yohnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday monthly J F Pitchforth M E J L Johnson Secretary Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly G YP Vezotte T J M RB Johnson Recorder Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave stated on Wednesday each month A W Scott BC W M Groff Recorder
A typed notice lists multiple Muscatine area fraternal groups with meeting schedules. It includes Cotpt of Honor Xa at Woodman hall, Citatter No 82, Muscatine Afife No 815 at Eagle Lodge hall, Aly Peapovart ers, Safily Norman Post No 281 at the G A R hall, and Tr Co R M Muscatine Tribe No 95 with meeting times and inviting visiting members. Names given include J C Coster, Nellie Peck, Mrs. Fiallie Pitchforth, Emma Menlove, L E Bickens, Robt B Baird, Sherman Wingerter, and Lester Smith.
Miss Edith Critz daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Critz 515 East Ninth street graduated from the Conservatory of Music at Drake University on Wednesday Mrs Albert Critz returned last evening from Des Moines where she attended the commencement exercises.
Modern Brotherhood of America lodge No 143 meets every second and fourth Monday at Yeoman hall corner of Iowa Avenue and Third street. Dr E H King serves as president and Chas Ryan as secretary. Members in good standing urged to attend.
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