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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
4
The promoter touts the 52 Eclipse gas range as the most economical baker with unmatched efficiency. A demonstrator from the company tested the model against others at the Cooking School last summer, inviting personal comparison. Free service and free connection offered until July 15 at 6 pm.
Rock Island caller David Lewis visited Muscatine today. Winnie Martin of near Turkey Ridge Illinois left for a short visit with Rock Island friends. Frank and Mrs Pemble of Wapello returned home after a Muscatine visit. Bell McCoy of Boulder Colorado visited Mulberry Avenue parents then returned home. Mrs Wm Carpenter of South Muscatine came home from Bellevue hospital after a brief confinement. William Carney of Park Place left for Davenport to visit relatives. The Royal Neighbors Aid plan a picnic at Citizens railway park Wednesday afternoon. Mrs A D Timberlake of Lake township left Bellevue hospital after a few weeks there. Earl Idle and family of Conesville and Theodore Keeler of Lone Tree were Muscatine visitors today. Mrs T F Gleason’s condition at Bellevue hospital was reported improving by Dr A J Weaver. Verna Carney of Tipton returned home for vacation. L G Wehrle of Chicago returned home on No 50 after week with cousins Josephine and Florence Wyant. Mrs C A Carpenter of Columbus Junction operated on at Bellevue hospital. improving nicely. Mrs Nancy Bailes and son William left for Sheffield Iowa due to cousin Miss Janie Bliss illness. L L Seymour, Rock Island Union Station agent, left for Lincoln Nebraska after sister-in-law Leo Hopkins death. funeral tomorrow. John C Coster, Republican nominee for county attorney, returned home after attending the state convention at Waterloo.
A. Nelson, Earl Meacham and C. G. Wilson, all of Olds Iowa, were returning from Chicago when their Olds sedan became stuck in mud on a Montpelier river road. After hours of effort they freed the car with help from a local blacksmith, then finished the trip to Olds via Washington and Columbus Junction.
Ancient Town of Cairo near Wapello plans a reunion style Fourth of July event to revive civil war era soldiers gatherings and old settlers meetings. Marshall township, settled by Virginia and Ohio families, supplied many volunteers and locals seek to renew the old association with a picnic and program.
Teheran reports quiet restored after general amnesty proclaimed by the Shah. Disturbances ended Thursday night and Cossacks disarm the populace. The ruler holds ongoing talks with ministers and plans a decree to dissolve parliament and call new elections in the assembly and senate within three months.
Chub Largen resigned yesterday from Muscatine Independent squad claiming no desire to play locally. Once a top twirler, he faced fan censure after a rough stretch and plans to join a Chicago semi pro staff.
Hershey Memorial Hospital announces Donation Day to be held on the first Thursday of each month. Local residents may donate canned fruit and other preserves, with a donor list published by the superintendent unless a contrary request is made.
Ed Morrow Everett Crow William Smith and William McCleary journeyed 200 miles by skiff from Oregon Illinois to Muscatine. They left Oregon Wednesday night and reached Muscatine yesterday. The shellers on Rock River will stay several days with relatives before returning home.
A joint Muscatine and Louisa county supervisors session concluded with drainage ditch No 3 assessments unchanged except for a slight reduction in the section south of the M N and S track. Ditch commissioners reported the adjustments, preserving most values.
Pall bearers W Witte C Quandt A Wank J Wachter W Boldt and Herman Bruno served at the Thursday afternoon funeral. The remains of Christian Yagow were interred in Greenwood cemetery.
In the freshmen race Cornell led early and held off Syracuse to win. Syracuse finished second with Pennsylvania third and Columbia fourth after a disputed second place for Columbia following a Pennsylvanian disqualification. Official times show Syracuse 10 52 4 5, Columbia 11 63 5, Pennsylvania 10 57 4 5.
Mrs Emma Ellen Windman Snider, 40, of Bencham avenue Muscatine, died at Bellevue hospital from gall bladder cancer. She leaves husband William Snider, parents William Windman and wife, Blooming ton township, three sons Paul Harry Howard and daughter Clara, eight brothers and one sister. Born February 20, 1868 in Bloomington township and married March 10, 1894.
Ed Molis and Henry Beer instructors in the Muscatine Turn Verein with several juniors travel by noon train to Davenport for the Kreis Turnfest. Others will depart tomorrow by Rock Island local train to witness events and attend the assembly. The group plans to return tomorrow night.
The article reports two injuries from farm mishaps. Frank Kudler’s young son on Kansas street was kicked in the face by a horse, bruising the jaw but not breaking it, with Dr. J L Klein treating him. Dennis Stapleton fell from a barn while re-shingling, injuring his collarbone. Dr. E B Fulham attended.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Snider set for Monday at 2 PM from Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. H. F. Martin officiating following a late decision by family.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Towers of West Front street returned home after a trip to La Porte Indiana where they visited friends. He secured several wood souvenirs from the bed where Mrs Gunness slept, a relic tied to the famous Gunness tragedy.
All members urged to attend the memorial service at the hose house Sunday at 12 45 in full uniform. Geo Hartman serves as Foreman and presiding officer for the event.
Hook and Ladder Company is asked to attend the hose house Sunday afternoon at 12:45 in full uniform for the firemens memorial services. J. J. Brown serves as Foreman.
Wilton earned a 5 to 4 extra inning win over Tipton in twelve innings at Wilton. Key moment came when Kiser snagged a line drive in right field after dashing for the catch. Mason faltered in the first inning with a balk that created Tipton’s initial run. he settled to limit Tipton to four more hits as the game stretched.
The Misses Josephine Wyant and Florence Wyant hosted the Tesco club at 214 West Fourth Street for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Margaret McKibben ahead of her June 30 engagement to Frank F. Giesler.
Forecasts indicate a falling tendency in the Mississippi River from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Davenport and Muscatine stage readings show station heights and feet levels for river monitoring. Forecaster J. M. Sherier issues the update.
The many friends of Harry Stevenson, confined at Hershey hospital for weeks, will be glad to learn he has recovered sufficiently to return home.
To dyspepsia, liver complaint, and kidney troubles is needless. Electric Bitters is the guaranteed remedy. 50c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
During General Scott's advance on the City of Mexico, Lieutenant Paul fakes a ghostly return to appear to his old academy friend Harding. The eerie night encounter unfolds with matchless moonlight, a chalked face, and a spectral figure that leaves Harding stunned and fearful.
In a midnight camping setup Elbert G. Bentley describes Harding facing a moonlit figure that seems like a ghost. The pale face shifts to a sinister grin as dawn nears, prompting Paul to summon helpers and reveal the joke. Harding survives the scare, praising the trick but condemning the voice as fake.
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