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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
4
The window shows trunks suit cases and valises with a Stallman dresser trunk agency. The shop offers top quality traveling goods at competitive prices and promises reliable first class merchandise.
Local item notices advertise a free coupon to attend a show at the Grand tonight plus a hot cocoa offer at Slaughter's tomorrow. Ads promote a large safe for sale by Frank Bowman, an eye ear nose throat specialist in Hershey Building, and a alfalfa forage product by Vail Prod Co. The U B Missionary society meets at Mrs. W J Vannatta’s home, moved to room 305 in Hershey Building. Choice farm loans for sale by J E Stevenson.
Will McClosky, who was badly beaten by police during a struggle to free a companion, appeared before Judge H S Howe and was sentenced to 20 days in jail. He suffered a brain blood clot from the incident, was treated, and is now in jail serving the sentence.
On Saturday evening March 6 Muscatine Orthodox Jews will observe the Feast of Purim at the Hebrew synagogue on Spring Street. The Megila will be heard with services Sunday through Sunday night and the story recounts Esther and the deliverance of the Jews in Persia.
Growers are informed of prices at 19 per ton or 30 cents per bushel for No 1 tomatoes and 6 per ton for No 2, for the 1909 season. A Heinz solicitor will visit growers to discuss contracting terms in the growers’ best interest.
Muscatine lodge of Elks begins officer nominations on March 15 for the annual election set for Monday evening April 5. Members will place candidates into nomination starting mid March through election night.
Philadelphia investors reported to be selling stock in the Muscatine North and South Railway, a link of the Iowa Central. Local officials including Charles Howard could not confirm any sale as they lacked knowledge and were unavailable for comment.
The laymen's missionary movement meeting at the Y M C A building is delayed from 8 to 8 30 PM because of a prayer meeting in several churches. The change lets attendees participate in both sessions.
The engine and boiler for the new McDer mid Vanatta and Fuhlman button factory on Hershey avenue have been received and will be installed immediately. Button machines are expected soon.
Washington March 3. A select committee report urges enacting legislation to grant permanent authority to all Secret Service forces. It notes current divisions in treasury and justice lack lasting legal basis and suggests unifying under the attorney general or defining duties by law.
The will of E J Lucky Baldwin the famed turfman and gambler valued at about 25 million dollars was placed in court by his attorneys. All near relatives receive large bequests and the distribution appears satisfactory to all parties.
An acquaintance of the juror Jones faces a severe examination as the venireman panel undergoes thorough review. The afternoon session draws the largest crowd yet for the trial.
A courtroom crowd far surpassing prior sessions gathers to select a jury for the Harry Jones murder case in Fairport. The panel includes witnesses like E A Coon and James Morrison. several jurors reveal opinions yet pledge impartiality as they face peremptory challenges and potential capital punishment questions.
Article notes hurried eating as the main cause of chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. Recommends slowing meals, avoiding rich foods, and using a home neutralizing elixir with sodium phosphate essence of sealmint baking soda and water to stop fermentation and ease gas. Two teaspoonfuls before meals advised.
The article lists lawmakers who voted for and against a subsidy bill. Nebraskans Kinkaid and Pollard supported the measure while Hall of South Dakota voted for and Martin opposed. Several names such as Dawson and Kennedy appear among those voting.
Senator Cummins again opposed the confirmation of Hepburn appointed Bedford and Corning postmasters. He argues the move preserves Hepburn allies for four years, with March 4 expirations. Dolliver pressed for a vote but cannot before the deadline, setting up a fight for Eighth District patronage once new appointments are due.
Des Moines March 3 The Iowa House and Senate approve several bills including rail short haul rate permission and liquor permit blanks. Democrats for Prohibition split as three or four members vow to support resubmission, delaying action on the amendment in question.
Mrs James S McKee hosted the Twentieth Century club at her West Third street home. Members discussed current events with the round table topic Commerce and papers on Exports Imports Interstate Commerce Free Trade Philippines and American Floating Exposition followed by a general discussion.
The Aurora Literary Society of Muscatine High School will hold a meeting on Friday March 12 with a program including music and a debate on whether military science should be taught in U S schools. Debaters include Patterson and Ryan for the affirmative and Lichman and Eversmeyer for the negative.
Misses Elsie Hubacher and Rosa Brandt host about twenty five friends at Miss Hubacher 111 East Second for a shower honoring Geneva Little a former Muscatine resident now in Chicago. The couple to wed March 12 at Mrs Sylvan Plumley home on Spring Street Rev Arthur Fowler will perform the ceremony. Walker works for a large Chicago steel firm.
Fred Leu Sr declares he has been beaten but remains cheerful and invites patrons to his first class restaurant and ice cream parlor. He promises fair treatment regardless of votes and offers ice cream for all from the accommodating servant.
The Muscatine county board of supervisors adjourned Tuesday evening after a several days session at the county building. Little business of importance was transacted beyond routine matters.
The Spalding club held its annual officer election at Mrs. J. C. Van Lent’s home on West Eighth Street. A committee was appointed to prepare resolutions of respect for the late Mrs. W. L. Roach. New news officers are President Mrs. Kate McDermott, Secretary Mrs. Ella Moynahan, Treasurer Mrs. Mark Anson. Miss Alice Anson will host the next meeting on Tuesday evening, March 9.
Mrs Ruby Wagner and her son Ernest LeRoy returned home after weeks with the Winsces near Cairo. Lena Lowe and Cecil visited Muscatine and returned home. Leal Curtis and family moved into a new east of Fredonia home. Frank George and son Frank Jr returned to Washington after visiting relatives near Concord and Columbus Junction. The Strouse family moved to Fruitland and George Crull's family will occupy their vacated house. Harry Bliven broke his arm at school last Monday.
A Columbus Junction resident was called, dressed his arm, and is getting along as well as could be expected.
A promotional note urges readers to call 194 for pure foods and groceries. It claims study support and promises top quality goods including unsurpassed coffees and invites customers to try a pound.
The regular Philathea class meeting of First M. E. Church was held last evening at 208 West Sixth Street, Miss Mabel Zeidler hosting. The missionary society of young ladies finished China study, then an informal program featured a piano solo by Florence Mark, a vocal solo by Rhea Legler, and a duet by Mabel and Hulda Zeidler, followed by social time and refreshments.
Mrs. Anna Kempton of Madison Wisconsin wife of the late Rev A Judson Kempton will be guest of honor at a Delta Alpha society meeting Friday evening at 702 Walnut Street Miss Addie Washburn hosts after a program and supper Mrs Kempton currently visits Muscatine friends A large Young Ladies Missionary society gathering met last night at Miss Bessie Chevalier home Fourth and Pine streets an excellent missionary program followed by a collection and refreshments
A farewell gathering took place Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. H. Canarr 510 East Sixth Street honoring Mrs. J. C. Hardman of Quincy Ill Mrs. M O Harrington who departed last night to reside in Oklahoma and Mrs. C Canarr who has left for an unspecified destination.
Three women departed by midnight train to visit Colorado Springs for an indefinite stay. Luncheon was served and a pleasant time was shared during the journey.
The Mercy and Help Sewing society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs P D Sowers of 1003 Cypress Street.
The Roach and Musser fire department ends its winter dance series with a final program tomorrow evening. A special musical program will be presented and all invitation holders are welcome.
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