Society Notes Highlight Fraternal Aid Evening
Mr and Mrs Frank Shaner hosted a Fraternal Aid Association surprise on East Third Street with cinch and crokinole, 11 o clock oyster supper, and a list of attendees. Clara Wingerter hosted an oyster social on North Cedar Street with music and refreshments. The M E church Ladies Aid met Mrs Rebecca Miller with about 25 attendees for a brief program and piano solo, followed by light refreshments.
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Frank Shaner
East Third Street
Fraternal Aid Association
Albert Goeser
Fred Lewis
John Schultz
Frank Allen
Samuelson
Charles Parnice
Dick Blakesley
David Herwig
Mamie Lendt
Ella Alph
F. A. Schmer
Mary Goeser
Emma Schaefer
Dora Barden
Jessie Meerdink
George Gilmore
Willie Alph
Johnie Schmer
Robert Bails
Clara Wingerter
North Cedar Street
Irene
Clara Zetler
Mamie Rowe
Franche Brenner
Ida Wingerter
Theresa
Josie Ritter
Annie Samuels
Pearl Groves
Edward
Louis Othmer
Herman Becker
Charles Deitrich
Herman Samuels
Walter Groves
Fred
Will Peterson
Will Blaesing
Jacob and
Rudolph Stelred
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Rebecca Miller
Mulberry
Warren
Emma Parkins
J. M. Beck
Birthday surprise for Pearl Harker at Butlerville
On Friday evening Feb 28 the sixteenth birthday of Pearl Harker was celebrated at her home in Butlerville with friends. Attendees included Miss Clara Blasing Minnie Zoller Florence Harker Pearl Harker Robert Morrison Roy Zoller and Fred Harker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harker
Butlerville
Clara’ Blasing
Minnie Zoller
Florence Harker
Robert Morrison
Roy Zoller
Fred Harker
Reception for New Baptist Pastor and Wife
A Friday evening reception is planned in the Baptist church parlors for Rev. H. R. Greaves and his wife. Members, congregation, and friends are invited to meet the new pastor. Tomorrow the Rathbone Sisters hold their bi weekly dance, with all invitation holders looking forward to a enjoyable event.
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The
Baptist Church
H. R. Greaves
Muscatine
Rathbone
Thiesen Drugstore Sells Fine Perfumes
H. C. Thiesen the local druggist offers a selection of fine perfumes for trial and purchase with the promise that customers will be convinced by the quality.
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H. C. Thiesen
Peoples' Pulpit Column Set Aside for Reader Signatures
A newspaper column titled Peoples Pulpit is not published this week as the paper reserves space for signed communications from readers. The gap is noted by the editor with plan to resume contributions in upcoming issues.
Expression of ideas in a writers column note
The Journal presents space for writers to share ideas without endorsement or rejection. The statement clarifies the paper will not approve or disapprove the sentiments expressed.
About the Saloon and the Call to End Sins in the City
A citizen condemns saloons gambling dens and houses of prostitution as sources of domestic misery and crime. He questions officer enforcement and urges collective action to close these “dens of iniquity” for the sake of weak and suffering families. The piece cites Biblical woes and declares judgment on the wicked.
Major Jenkins Refuses Sword Over Roosevelt Telegram
Maj M J Jenkins declines to accept a sword for Spanish American War service after being told the press says Lieut Gov Tillman requested Roosevelt withdraw acceptance. The telegram from Jenkins to Tillman accuses subordinates of pressing Roosevelt to withdraw the offer. The incident centers on Warrenton Virginia March 3.
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Warrenton
M. J. Jenkins
Gov. Tillman
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Maj. Jenkins
M. W. Wheeler’s Ham Special
For nice sliced ham go to M. W. Wheeler's. Enjoy fresh cuts and quality selection at this local shop known for its ham offerings.
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M. W. Wheeler
New Union Organized for Muscatine Electrical Workers
Sunday afternoon steps began toward forming the Muscatine electrical workers union including linemen and others handling electrical apparatus. A charter has been applied for from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Temporary officers were Captain A C Adams, Secretary F W Bishop, Sergeant-at-Arms Christ Arch, and examiners Frank Mc Coy Grant Bitterman Christ Arch. Muscatine grows into a labor town as three other trades consider organizing soon.
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Electrical Workers of
Frank McCoy
Grant Bitterman
Christ Arch
Muscatine
Mother's Club Meets Chooses City Election Results
The Mother's club gathered at Mrs. Julius Schmidt's home for parliamentary drill and a city election. Seven Republican straight tickets and two Democratic tickets were reported, with McNutt receiving nine votes and Koehler two.
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Mother's Club
Julius Schmidt
McNutt
Koehler
Local commerce and events listed around Scheetz's and town
Scheetz's advertises chinaware novelties and window shades while E L Grahams offers fresh bulk seeds. The Board of Supervisors meets at the court house in regular session. Thiesen's Drug Store promotes perfumes and maple sugar at M W Wheeler's. Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary holds a 3 PM meeting. Rathbone Sisters host another Armory dance with invitations urged. Robert Seiler visits Davenport for his wife recovering after surgery.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Insane Swanson Arrested After Burlington Road Threats
Sheriff J C Stuart and neighbors detained August Swanson after he threatened to kill locals saying the Lord sent him to do so. He resisted arrest, was jailed, then brought before insane commissioners. Swanson, born in Sweden, claimed rational talk except religion and spoke of imminent heaven. He worked railroads in several states and admitted drinking sprees. Authorities plan Mt Pleasant asylum treatment. A camp worker described his recent movements near Muscatine before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stuart
Joe Will
Burlington Road
August Swanson
Sweden
Nebraska
Illinois
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Will
Armory Improvements Near Completion For Formal Opening
Work at the armory proceeds rapidly with a two inch maple floor being laid and finished by hand, planed, sanded, oiled, and waxed. A 12 foot wide gallery will be added at the west end, the second story front prepared as a company room, and the cellar storage for quartermaster supplies with possible target practice. The improvements aim to make it one of the best armories in the state.
Woman promotes cash for spare hours scheme
Mrs. L. E. Wiley of Chicago says after her husband was injured and out of work she answered an advertisement by Mr. F. Parker, president of M. C. S. Co., and began earning a comfortable living. She urges other women to write to Parker for the same opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parker
E. Madison St
Chicago
Obituary for Mrs Minnie Wert Davenport Resident
Mrs Minnie Wert of Davenport died at her home at 2 30 yesterday after about a month of illness. Born about 34 years ago in this city she moved to Davenport nine years ago and remained there. She leaves a husband John Wert two sisters and several brothers. Funeral services will be held in Davenport this afternoon and the remains will be brought here on the 435 train. The funeral will be private Tuesday at 2 o clock at the cemetery chapel conducted by Rev J L Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wert
Davenport
Mrs. Wert
John Wert
Ed. Morrow
Otto Stall
Rock Island
Frank Hautsch
Lizzie Tagg
Claud Fischer
Dennis Miles
Adam
Joseph Beckey
Jacob Beckey
Grandview
J. L. Murphy
Lutheran Church
Demorest Files Candidacy for School Board Treasurer
A. F. Demorest announces candidacy for the position of school board treasurer subject to the outcome of the convention. The filing emphasizes his qualifications and plan to oversee district finances.
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A. F. Demorest
Death of Mrs William Hyink Noted in Muscatine
Word came from Muscatine of the death of Mrs William Hyink of Chicago. Hyink is the brother of John Garrett and Herman Hyink, all residents of Muscatine, with many friends in the city who extend sympathy at this sad hour.
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Muscatine
William Hyink
Chicago
John
Garrett
Herman Hyink
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