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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
Births and visits fill the page with small town life. A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Backman yesterday. A M E Sunday school excursion to Davenport is planned for next Tuesday with 25 cent children’s fares. Several residents travel and attend events while others prepare for dinners and picnics at Electric Park.
A large bridge on the M. N. & 8S line about two miles north of Wapello burned yesterday afternoon around 2. Flames destroyed about 30 feet of the structure and traffic was halted from 2 pm to 11 pm. Sparks from a passing engine are suspected. A bucket brigade helped control the blaze until repairs began. trains resumed shortly after crews arrived.
Members of the Red Men lodge are urged to attend an important meeting tonight led by Peter Sachem. The notice stresses business of importance and calls for full participation.
The Iowa Central By announces reduced excursion rates for summer trips to eastern resorts and western states including Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stopovers and flexible routes. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Rev J C H Light of Muscatine spoke at the annual convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Brethren church in Cedar Rapids. The audience, including many Muscatine attendees, praised the address focusing on obedience service and sacrifice with Christ as the ideal.
The Muscatine business college announces committees for the alumni reception on the 28th at the A O A W hall. Refreshment led by Miss Mabel Warner, Miss Eva Lezotte, Miss Ida Alderman. serving by 12 juniors including Katherine Lee and Frank Angerer. decorating led by Roy Fitzsimmons with Mae Nolte and others. reception chaired by Vera Peck with Sue Browning and Katherine Wiley among others.
The funeral for the late John Roth was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the German Lutheran church with Rev. G. Meiers officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were W. G. Schreurs, J. B. Roseman, Frank Johnson, A. R. Tansey, Harrison Bishop, and John Stark.
Arthur Klaffenbach son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Klaffenbach of West Eighth street plans to start a dental practice in the city after recently earning the degree of dental surgeon from the state university.
Exterior work on the Heinz pickle factory addition at Park Place is finished and interior plastering under way. The two story structure 70 by 30 feet will double the ketchup department capacity and ease traffic during rush periods. Completion target is July 15 with finish by July 19.
Mrs Lucelia Sally Johns widow of Major Abraham Johns dies after weeks of illness at Hershey hospital aged about 80 She was daughter of General Ansel Humphreys and mother of three all predeceased Funeral services set for Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church with G A R pallbearers from the church
The Gen Eva Golf Club greens committee split members into two teams led by captains W. L. Roach and J. S. Sterneman. The season likely ends with a victory banquet. The rosters list numerous members on both sides, including J. S. Sterneman as captain and W. L. Roach as captain.
Wesley W. George appeared before Judge Coster to answer assault and battery charges. The dispute at the Bennett place on East Hill arose after cabbage plants were involved. The stepfather Brisbane alleged George sought him to assault over a divorce case. George claimed no intent to assault. Judge Coster imposed a suspended 15 day sentence with costs.
Former Muscatine physician Dr. Peter McDermott wed Nora Isabelle Gulshen in Kewanee Illinois. The ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Kewanee.
Solomon Rosenfield was legally separated from his wife after a divorce was granted yesterday afternoon by Judge Jackson. The case proceeded by default and the court decree was issued.
Beloit Wisconsin June 20 J P Deane of Ashland Wisconsin appointed president of Beloit college. Professor A W Burr who has led Beloit for twenty four years resigns to join the college faculty.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mce Keown.
A Boston man recounts his 20 year struggle with coffee causing insomnia heart trouble and dyspepsia. A friend advised Postum Food Coffee as a nourishing substitute and within a week his digestion improved sleep steadied and heart function stabilized. He creditsPasture?
President O H Longwell of Highland Park College Des Moines spoke to Muscatine County teachers on practical education and manual training. He urged making English grammar a talking class and argued for schooling as a workshop to prepare students for any walk of life with three core aims for development, fit for complete living, and timely subject offerings.
Joseph Meade of Wilton spent yesterday in the city visiting friends and handling business. He attended several engagements and spoke briefly with local residents before returning home.
The Dorcas society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Feustal's Washington street home to celebrate her sixty fifth birthday. Ladies enjoyed conversation and pastimes, with refreshments served at 5 o'clock. The next meeting is planned for June 26 at Mrs. William Fisher's Mulberry street, to arrange a picnic at the Butz cottage on Geneva Island.
About fourteen friends of Miss Beulah Bennison were entertained at the Borger cottage on Geneva island yesterday afternoon. Guests included the Misses Day of Sioux City and Frances Scott of Denver. They enjoyed amusements and games before returning to the city at 9 30.
A B A club members and friends plan an afternoon picnic at Weed Park in honor of Miss Day of Sioux City and Miss Frances Scott of Denver visiting Miss Beulah Bennison on West Third Street. They left the city around four and will eat at six with the young men.
A large reception will be held next Wednesday June 26 from 2 to 6 at the Weed Park Club House. Hostesses include Mrs J H Kaiser Mrs R C Schenck Mrs Everett Cellins and Mrs E M Warner. The house will be beautifully decorated and many invitations have been issued.
Last evening at 7 30 the marriage of Fred Reins eiter and Miss Marietta Benedict was performed by Rev A J Kempton at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church in the presence of Frank Sykes and Miss Lulu Reinsager. The couple will reside in Muscatine and receive many congratulations from friends.
George Christopherson and Miss Rhoda Ives were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 4 30 at the German Lutheran church parsonage. Rev Meiers performed the ceremony. The bride hails from Wapello and has many congratulating friends. The groom resides here and is popular. They will reside in this city.
The German Evangelical Sunday school teachers will meet at 7 44 this evening in the church parlors to set the date for the annual Fourth of July picnic and arrange grounds and related preparations.
The Baduco club held a farewell dinner this noon at the Front Street headquarters before moving to a new business location on West Second Street in two or three days. A bountiful meal and social hour followed by ice cream and cake served at 3:30.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Butz enjoyed a cottage gathering on Geneva Island yesterday. The group shared dinner and lunch baskets then returned to the city in the evening.
The Major Johns Circle of the Ladies of the G. A. R. holds a 8 o clock meeting at president Mrs. Mary Huffman’s home 601 East Fourth Street. The group plans to arrange attendance at the funeral of sister Lucile Johns.
The graduating class will be entertained Friday evening June 21 at the home of Miss Anna Scott on Cedar Street by members of Muscatine business college.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening at their hall. The session will begin at 8 o clock.
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church will hold an all day sewing event at the church tomorrow with a picnic dinner served at noon.
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