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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
15
A Muscatine bridge on the Iowa river between Wapello and Elrick Junction was weakened when embankments washed out during a night storm. Crews rushed to the scene, repairs were completed after several hours, and traffic faced no delay.
South Muscatine Lumber resumes operations after a brief suspension as a new cylinder head arrives Saturday night and repairs completed by Sunday. The factory whistle signaled return to work last night, aiding a reopening several days ahead of initial expectations.
Mrs. R. E. Manus, Miss Sophia Miller, Miss Hattie Linn, and others return home Saturday after trips for shopping or institutes. Families including Rev. and Mrs. Henderson depart for Des Moines. Several visits to Davenport, Victor, Wilton, and Iowa City noted along with piano sales and mortgage loan ads.
Madrid June 26 Spain officially welcomed the twenty second international eucharistic congress King Alphonso delegating Infante Don Carlos who gave a greeting speech at the church of San Francisco. Delegates from all nations attended the services with prelates priests and lay delegates filling the church.
Raymond Whitcomb corporation plans a 37 car transcontinental tour starting October 2 from New York to Los Angeles. The 60 day trip travels 4200 miles via river to river road through Wilton and West Liberty Iowa, with five hour daily drives and Sunday rest. Only four passengers per car to ensure comfort for this historic motor journey.
Columbus Junction Iowa notes Frank Shaum loses two fine horses valued at 400 dollars due to a Sunday night lightning strike. Evangelistic meetings at the Reform ed church closed. Rev G Little and Mr Wilgus left for new meetings in Ainsworth and Cedar Rapids. Visitors Ruth Mitchner from Chicago and Howard Letts of Davenport appeared in town. Mrs W H Hughes and Mrs Julia Williams returned home to Washington. Frances Gay of Cone visits Mrs R W Owen. Lou Mulhern of Galesburg also in town.
Dirt flying on the Muscatine Davenport Interurban line with a second camp established near Sweetland. About 80 men and 50 horses will be quartered there as construction advances, with wet weather the only delay cited and bridge and trestle material moved to the right of way.
Island Methodist Episcopal church schedules a picnic for July Fourth with the Sunday school overseen by Glen Kemp. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Shepard will entertain pupils and congregants on their lawn. Luncheon and supper are planned as an all day event with arrangements due by next Sunday.
A fire aboard a houseboat owned by William Barnes Jr. in Nantucket last night killed Helen Wilson of New York City and Mildred de Haven of Brooklyn and a man unnamed. Several others were injured including Thomas Kerr. The blaze began when a match was discarded on a recently oiled floor and flames filled the room, forcing occupants to jump overboard as rescuers recovered two burned bodies.
More than 200 representatives from colleges and universities attend the annual convention of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education at Carnegie Technical School in Pittsburg. Prof. A N Talbot of Illinois presides as chairman with Prof. H H Norri of Cornell serving as secretary.
Miss Daisy E. Eckert traveling secretary of the World Wide Philathea Bible Class movement spoke at First Baptist Church on What shall we do for the Girl. She urged moral standards for girls and boys and emphasized Christ’s presence in a young woman’s life. An afternoon talk on the future of Philathelaism preceded a vesper service at the local YWCA.
Edward Lehman a Chicago barber and his wife Anna were found asphyxiated in their home with two gas jets open. Police think the couple may have entered into a death by own action compact. Chicago June 26.
Sam Langford of Boston will fight Jack Fitzgerald of Philadelphia at the National Sporting Club in New York on Thursday night. Fitzgerald reportedly has four victories over local light heavy Jim Smith in his record.
Mrs L L Rogers spent Wednesday in Iowa City. Will Moore and Roy Miller drove to West Chester on Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Kitzmiller visited Iowa City Wednesday. I N Arnold went to Nichols Wednesday for the M E Ministerial association. On June 20 Miss Zella Snider and Otis Fry and Miss Ina Lauser and William Duffield of Kalona were united in marriage Rev Cornin of Washington officiating. These couples have friends who wish them long lives. Miss Clara Commers arrived Friday from Prosser Washington to visit Kalona. George Kirkpatrick of Cedar Rapids came Saturday to look after Kalona business. Rex Louch went to Deep River Monday to take charge of a veterinary practice for a friend.
Secretary Moore of the Iowa state pharmacy commission announces that Iowa pharmacists may register in 26 states due to joining the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Eligible applicants must be examination–registered, have four years’ experience, and meet a 75 percent general average with at least 60 percent in any branch. An official NABP form is required and a $1 commission fill fee applies.
Frank Williams a barber at the union depot shop was struck and killed at Ralph Williams home at Clark and Main streets yesterday afternoon at 4 45 o clock as Des Moines endured a daytime electrical storm. Rain fell steadily for about thirty minutes following the storm.
Miss Gladys Gearhart of Mt Vernon Iowa visited the Southwick Kauffman and Shaw families last week. Glenn Kirkpatrick of North English arrived Sunday to visit at the J A Kirkpatrick home.
Fort Madison Iowa June 26 attorney Henry Schlemer aged 68 died of Brights disease at his home. He served three terms as mayor of Fort Madison and held numerous other local public offices.
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