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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1909

Page

8

Suuzi Prosecutor Hit by Same Charge in Bootlegging Case

R H Chase once aided evidence gathering against Muscatine bootleggers faces a new federal charge in Davenport. He is accused of selling liquor in Muscatine and will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow with attorney H B Betty defending. Chase previously claimed Davenport as home. now listed as West Liberty. Witnesses may travel from Muscatine on Tuesday noon train. This arrest echoes the adage Every dog has his day.

R. H. Chase United States A. G. Busch Davenport H. B. Betty Chase Muscatine West Liberty

Bellevue Hospital Officials Start European Tour

Miss Maud M McGwiggan and Miss Ella Mulford depart for a two month tour of Europe. The Muscatine Tourists join Pratt Touring party and sail from Montreal. They will visit Scotland England Germany Switzerland Italy France and return about September 1. Mailing list shows arrival dates in Cologne Lucerne Florence Rome London.

Maud M. MccGwiggan Bellevue Hospital Ella Mulford West Third Street Europe Montreal Scotland England Liverpool British Isles Germany Switzerland Italy France Jly Hotel Ernst Cologne Hotel Europe Lucerne Hotel Carpus Florence Rome Sebasti and Reali London American Express Co

Baptists Move Evening Services to Weed Park

Beginning next Sunday evening the First Baptist church will hold its twilight services at Weed park with a 6:30 B Y P A gathering followed by the main service. Dr. Smith will speak on a patriotic topic yet to be announced. If weather turns bad services return to the church at the usual hour.

Weed Park First Baptist Church

Farewell Exercises for Te Winkel Sisters Held at Muscatine

The Muscatine Reformed church held elaborate farewell services for Misses Josephine and Sarella Te Winkle as they prepare to depart for Arcot India to pursue missionary work. Dr. A Oltman spoke on mission development and victory themes. Mrs. O H Lawrence and others praised missionary results and outlined future work. The group enjoyed a Mississippi river boat ride, with exact departure date still undetermined.

Muscatine Reformed Church Josephine Sarella Te Winkle Arcot India A. Oltman Japan O. H. Lawrence Woman’s Board of Foreign Missions Reformed Church of Iowa D. Scholten Monroe Woman's Classical Union Jennie Baron Pella Fanderlin Ila China S. J. Menning Mississippi River Te Winkle

Funeral services for Justus Grady held at home

The funeral of the late Justus Grady was conducted Monday afternoon at 221 Mulberry Avenue with only close relatives present. Pastor Thomas Osborn led the service at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included Jerry Springer Fred Garrison Charles Haifleigh B R Doran W H Franklin and Albert Kiesewet ter. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Justus Grady Mulberry Avenue Ev. Thomas Osborn First Methodist Episcopal Church Jerry Springer Fred Garrison Charles Haifleigh B. R. Doran W. H. Franklin Albert Kiesewetter Greenwood Cemetery

Mission Society Meeting at First M. E. Church

The Women’s Foreign Mission society of the First M. E. church will meet Wednesday at 3 PM at 209 West Third Street, home of Mrs. J. W. Berry. Ladies invited. Program includes vocal solos by Mrs. Einhause n and Miss Berry, talks by Miss Pelasheva, Miss Miriam Bliven, and piano solo. Mrs. Thomas Osborn in charge of devotional. Please return mite books.

Pelasheva Rita Berry Miriam Bliven Thomas Osborn

Circus Success Nets Big Benefit for Flushing Hospital

A letter from Muscatine relatives notes the Flushing New York circus benefited the local hospital under Ellis Parker Butler's general supervision. The event netted between $12 000 and $14 000 and drew more than 1 000 participants. Butler also takes up a new field temporarily.

Ellis Parker Butler Flushing N. Y

Murphy Couple Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Murphy observed their fifth wedding anniversary Friday at 914 Culver Street with twenty five guests. A social evening followed, gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.

Culver Street William Murphy

Miners Halt Work in Pittsburg Coal Field

About 6,009 miners in the north end of the Pittsburg Coal field quit work without a strike. They suspended production to await a decision in the check off dispute.

Pittsburg Kan

German Lutheran Sunday School Picnic Planned at Weed Park

The German Lutheran Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on July 5. Scholars, teachers, and friends travel by early car to Weed Park and spend the day there. A picnic dinner and supper will be served.

German Lutheran Sunday School Weed Park

Tops Mounted in New Court House Counters

Batterson Stores supplied counters tops today for the new court house. The units will be installed quickly to relieve the bare appearance of the counters.

New Court House Batterson

Harrigan Discharged After Hearing

Christy Harrigan faced Judge Jackson on an old charge and was released due to ill health and a promise to abstain. He may have faced commitment to the Inebriate Institution in Knoxville but returned home on the Burlington road.

Christy Harrigan Jackson Knoxville Mr. Harrigan Burlington Road

Birth announced for Earl and Weiss Miller son

A baby boy was born this afternoon to Mr and Mrs Earl Weiss Miller of 411 Spruce Street.

Earl Weissmiller Spruce Street

Mrs Howe Hosts Ladies at Geneva Island Cottage

Mrs J E Howe will entertain the Ladies' Aid society and the ladies of the First M E church tomorrow at her summer cottage on Geneva island. They will leave on the steamer Mignon at 9 o'clock and return in the evening.

J. E. Howe Ladies’ Aid Society

Bishop Cotter of Winona Dies at 1889 Era Bishops Era

Bishop Joseph B. Cotter of the Winona diocese died last evening in Winona Minnesota. He had served as bishop since 1889 guiding the diocese through decades of growth and change.

Winona Minn Joseph B. Cotter

Two More Citizens. Two Germans Become Citizens of Uncle Sam Today

Naturalization papers granted today by Judge Jackson to Henry Otto Schroeder of 1172 Hershey Avenue born in Dargerdorf Germany and Wilhelm David Funck of 226 Walnut Street born in Holdveldadem Germany.

Uncle Sam Jackson Henry Otto Schroeder Hershey Avenue Dargerdorf Germany Wilhelm David Funck Walnut = street Holdveldadem

White Prairie Grange orders salt and notes local events

White Prairie Indiana reports the Grange ordered a carload of salt through Henry Lamp at Wilton. The Grange meets July 1. Miss Pearl Thompson shows illness but improves. Elsie Berhofer suffers appendicitis. Albert Kelly rural carrier on Wilton No. 3 rides a motorcycle to deliver mail. Born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Aderman a daughter weighing eleven pounds Saturday afternoon at 308 Stewart Road.

White Prairie Daniel Aderman Stewart Road

Birth Announcement for Stellrecht Baby at 1001 Poplar Street

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Stellrecht at 1001 Poplar Street. The family reports good health and joyful new arrival in the household.

Rudolph Stellrecht Poplar Street

J C J Club Guests At Mrs Freers Home

The J. C. J. club visited Mrs. Arthur Freers south of the city Sunday. The gathering featured games and social amusements for the entire day.

J. C. J. Club Arthur Freers

8-room house with two lots for $9690

An eight room house with two full lots a cistern wood shed and chicken house sits one block from street car and church priced at 9690 dollars. Interest and taxes would make rent equal to five dollars a month and the rental value is double this amount. G M Titus 213 Iowa avenue Muscatine Iowa.

G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue Muscatine Iowa

30 Days Free Trial for Washer and Wringer

G A Chaudoin offers a 30 days free trial of an Automatic Washer and Wringer at 223 W 2nd St. The ad promotes leasing or trying the washing machine with no immediate purchase required.

G. A. Chaudoin W. 2Nd St

12 Year Old Boy Arrested by Davenport Police

Fred Walker a 12 year old son of Frank Walker colored and living on Walnut street was arrested by Davenport police and to be brought to Muscatine on the Firefly this afternoon by Chief Vannatta. He disappeared after being corrected Thursday night and was found today by Davenport police.

Fred Walker Frank Walker Walnut Street Davenport Muscatine Vannatta

Gasoline boat licenses issued for Schmidt and Lewis

Julius T. Schmidt and Captain J. L. Lewis secured government licenses to operate gasoline boats on government waters up to fourteen tons. Captain Lewis departed Sunday for Burlington aboard the Jonathan W. with a Davenport party that shifted from auto to water travel. The river level stood at 10.3 feet, down one inch in the past day.

Julius T. Schmidt J. L. Lewis Burlington Jonathan W

Well Known Junction Couple Wed in Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Iowa June 28 Special Mrs P R L Van Horn and C W Hannan well known local residents were married Sunday evening at 10 at the bride’s home by Rev Claude P Zenor Methodist Episcopal pastor The marriage came as a surprise to many friends here The groom is a leading local shoe businessman and the bride is similarly prominent with many friends.

Columbus Junction P. R. L. van Horn C. W. Hannan Claude P. Zenor Methodist Episcopal Church

Doctor's Postum Testimonial Replaces Coffee Habit

A patient recounts dizzy spells and nervousness from coffee, then stops coffee and drinks Postum as advised by a doctor in Prospertown New Jersey. He reports dizziness blindness and nervousness vanishing after switching, bowels regular, health restored, praising Postum as a powerful rebuilder and tasty drink. The message invites readers to note there’s a reason and look for The Road to Westville.

Postum Prospertown N. J Pkys Westville

Young People hold picnic at Weed Park

The Young People's society of the First Baptist church plans a picnic at Weed Park Tuesday evening with a picnic supper served at 6 30. The 6 o'clock car will be boarded at the switch.

Young People’s Society of the First Baptist Church Weed Park

McCoy to Present City Tax Report to Council

An informal city council meeting tonight will hear Judge Ben McCoy present a report on his work for city and county taxation. He has been pursuing omitted taxes, and the report is said to show a sizable sum collected. No formal action is expected, only discussion with the tax ferret.

Ben McCoy

Marble and Mahogany for Office Facing

Marble facing and mahogany panels are specified for the office space as part of interior finish work. The description notes high quality materials intended to enhance durability and appearance.

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