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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
Local readers are listed with short updates including visits and travels of residents. Mr and Mrs Marion Atherton announce a daughter born at 1613 Orange Street. Emma Brandt returns from Davenport while Miss Florence Nevens ends a two month eastern trip. Community events include a Nurse Association meeting, a St Marys festival, a weathered parade at Electric Park, and a German Congregational church picnic at Weed Park.
G A Chaudoin Automatic Washer and Wringer offers a 30 days free trial of an electric washing machine at 223 West 2nd Street. The promotion invites customers to test the appliance with no initial cost.
Mrs. Conrad Kothe of 708 Newel avenue was badly burned yesterday when gasoline exploded as she tried to light a breakfast fire. She endured intense pain last night but was listed as doing as well as can be expected despite severe burns.
George McChesney, 32, a Wapello resident and railroad brakeman based in Chester Illinois, is confirmed drowned after being listed missing. His father John McChesney and brother-in-law George Potter left for Chester as authorities recover the body in Murphysboro with Elks assistance. Funeral arrangements await word.
Society notes a June wedding to take place between 5 and 6 pm at the German Lutheran parsonage. Roy Allison will wed Miss Florence Apel with Rev. George Meier officiating and a ring ceremony. A 6 pm dinner follows at the bride’s home, 604 East Fifth Street, with Miss Anna E. Weisse and Wells Strhmeier of Davenport as attendants.
This evening at 8 oclock Miss Mabel Bridges will wed Ray Miller at the Bridges home 416 Spruce Street. The ceremony will be private with Rev J C H Light of the United Brethren church officiating.
The store on 107 E 2nd St promotes a mid summer reduction sale on fine suits with regular prices 12 and 415 now offered at 10 dollars. Straw hats summer underwear hosiery and outing trousers are also advertised in a wide collection of styles.
The text reports Senator Aldrich discussing government receipts and expenditures. He argues the present year deficit may be about 60 million dollars, estimates be $200,000 off, and that the new tariff bill could yield 350 million dollars next year with added corporate tax revenue.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church has postponed its Friday afternoon meeting scheduled for July 2 indefinitely.
The Spaulding club held a picnic at Weed Park last evening. An excellent supper was served at six o'clock.
Members of the Young People's Society of the First Baptist Church enjoyed an evening outing at Weed Park with a large turnout.
Des Moines June 30 Adjutant General Logan ordered an election for a brigadier general to command the first Iowa brigade I N G on July 5. James R Lincolin of Ames is the likely winner.
The case of Fredericka Marticke versus Otto H. Marticke is being tried today in district court. Witnesses include Dennis Dwyer Dr Leith of Wilton Henry Depping of Atalissa Mr and Mrs H Devore and John Artz of near Moscow. Attorneys Carskaddan Pepper and Kent for the plaintiff with E M Warner for the defendant.
Frank Eppel of 121 Maple Avenue learned that his cousin Charles Foster aged 12, son of Mrs Rose Cenny Foster, died by drowning at Tuxedo Park in St Louis. Details were not available.
Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports slowly falling Mississippi stages over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. River conditions ease as water levels taper, aiding local navigation and flood risk assessments.
Columbus Junction Ia June 30 The new moving picture theatre operated by Wescott and Peck opens this evening Two local young ladies aid the entertainment Miss Mona Stapp plays piano and Miss Dorothy Gardner sings illustrated songs Gardner is noted for her voice The theatre will be lit with electric lights from the McKee and Bliven button plant
One hundred seventeen Red Men and Pocahontas members attended the Jack Bessey Stock company production of The Sweetest Girl of All at the Airdome Tuesday evening.
Jacob Van Zyl died suddenly after an eight month illness from progressive muscular atrophy at his son’s home on Newell avenue. He was 67, born in Holland, lived in Muscatine most of his life, and is survived by his wife, two sons John and William, and two daughters Mrs John Buckenhorst and Mrs Garrett Robes. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from John Van Zyl’s residence with Rev. S. J. Menning.
Case against R H Chase on bootlegging charges, heard by U S Commissioner A G Busch in Davenport, was continued until July 8. Philip Schwab, arrested for bootlegging in Davenport, was discharged this morning.
J. J. Cain, ten years engineer on the Muscatine Western, is promoted and will now operate the Clinton to Bennett run. He has stored his household goods for the summer and will reside in Clinton.
The Reuling family, gathering for a reunion in this city, traveled to Davenport this morning and spent the day touring the tri-cities area visiting points of interest.
Reports from Cyrus Satterthwaite's bedside north of the city indicate his apoplexy condition, stricken Sunday, is slightly better today.
The Burlington District Epworth League met in Wapello at the Methodist church Friday evening with delegates and a full program. Dr J M McClelland district superintendent spoke on the convention's significance and Miss Alta Newby spoke on foreign missions. The 2 day session closed Sunday evening after talks, a scripture recital contest, and installation of officers.
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