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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
8
Mrs C H Gimble and Mrs W B Throop from Burlington arrived at noon for a visit with Mrs George E Throop of West Second street. The Vorwarts Turn Verein holds its monthly session at Turner hall this evening.
Mrs. Frank Hill comes from Harvey Wisconsin to care for her ill mother Mrs Nass. Misses Helen and Alice Riley returned from Morse for an aunt's funeral. Z S Cray and family move from Shenandoah to Lone Tree occupying a purchased home. Clarence Tuttle trades restaurant for land with Mr Dennis and will turn over possession. Mr and Mrs Pigman of Rock Island to operate restaurant for Mr Dennis. Rev Phillips topics True Greatness at Sunday service. Jessie Robison and Mrs De Lane visiting Davenport this week.
A blaze caused by an overheated furnace damaged the Coast block and contents in Iowa City this afternoon. Hatch's department store and Strub and Co.'s dry goods suffered losses under one thousand dollars, with ample insurance.
For sale a Merrie gasoline buggy for four horses or more. The J Manthey Tire shop offers this item. Contact H Manthey at 218 Rose Lawn Ave Muscatine Iowa for details.
Several property transfers are recorded with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal. Transactions include Joseph Mountain to Frank Fox for parts of section 33 two, 78 north range 4. Robert W. and Ida Brooke to William Marolf for parts of section 7 two, 78 north range 3. Allan P. and Stella Watters to Walter and Hattie Light for Lot 12 Block 1 Langley addition West Liberty. Emily Scott to John C. Dickerson for Lot 4 Block 2 Morgan addition West Liberty. Nancy and J F Gaunt to Robert Brooke for multiple fractional parts of sections 5 and 8 in township 78 north range 3. Henry Klebe to William Klebe for parts of section 36 two 77 north range 2. Peter Chatterton and wife to F C Wickes for Lot 7 Block 4 North Wilton. Jacob and wife to Van B Mills for Blocks 3-10 in Block 14 Oak Park West Liberty.
In Wapello Iowa on March 9 the annual school director election produced a quiet ballot. S J Herrick won re election and Marcellus Hunter to replace Ora Vaught. Other results show M Hunter and Dr Herrick among the top names as voters chose directors.
Dr A Klaffenbach departed this morning for Iowa City to take part in the sixth annual alumni dental clinic at the State University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He will participate in a clinical demonstration as invited by the hosts.
William Van Tuyl files two petitions seeking payment on promissory notes. One petition seeks 169.66 from James and Ss. S. Honts. the other seeks 189.95 from Walter Hollenbeck.
The Southeastern Iowa Teachers association will convene in Iowa City from April 8 to 10. The program features speakers from abroad including Miss Bertha Payne of Chicago university kindergarten and Prof. L. H. Bailey of Ithaca New York plus Bishop Edwin Hughes. Local contributors include E. F. Schall West Liberty Capt. E. Miller Sigourney H. H. Wood North English Miss Mary Ryan Muscatine Miss E. J. Wing Tipton Frank M. Myers West Liberty Walter L. Myers Muscatine and Margaret J. Lafley Washington.
A grocer recommendation urges shoppers to ask for Sleepy Eye flour with a guarantee of quality. The brief promotes brand visibility and consumer trust through direct retail guidance.
The document notes that four witnesses remain to be examined and adjournment was taken until tomorrow morning. Warner will present defense testimony in the afternoon. The state aims to rest by noon on Wednesday with four more witnesses—Mrs. Cora Brookhart, Mrs. Mary J. Lewis, Adam Brossart Jr., and J. M. Thomas—recalled for testimony.
Foreman J M Thomas, who supervised Jones in Milan Kansas railroad work, will testify in Muscatine tomorrow. He may identify a coat Jones wore the night of the murder, with items sent to County Attorney Pepper. Witnesses Belle Hartman Fannie Hobart and William Hobart also recall Coat details.
An advertising notice proclaims drunkenness as a curable disease with Orrine No 1 and No 2 as scientific remedies sold for $1.00 each. The Orrine Co claims a universal, guaranteed cure backed by refunds, with endorsements across the United States and in this city by A. W. Morgan.
Chicago March 9 government case in Standard Oil Indiana retrial narrowly avoids a setback as Judge Anderson suspends proceedings until tomorrow to review whether proof exists of a standard rate for oil shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis and to clarify connections among Alton railroad Terminal Railway association and Wiggins Ferry.
Crowds packed the Nashville courtroom for the Cooper Sharp trial, forcing corridor alarms and railings to be cleared. Defense attorney Meeks opened the argument while State advocate Fitzhugh delivered a lengthy, impassioned presentation stressing law enforcement and accountability, invoking the Carmack widow and child.
Mrs Hobart testified she never saw Jones in anything but black until December 1907 when he turned up in a brown coat. The crowd noticed the switch and a murmur of laughter rippled through the spectators.
Announcement reports the marriage of Clyde Barnard of Chester Illinois and Florence McKay of Chester to be solemnized in Chester today. Barnard, son of William Barnard, once ran the former Globe restaurant in Muscatine, and many Muscatine friends are pleased by the nuptials.
The Young People's Union of the United Brethren church met at J. G. Herwig's home 706 East Eighth street last evening. Three new members were elected and ten dollars were approved for mission work. A social time followed, next session set for April 12 at the church.
The J. D. club of the U. B. church will meet Friday evening at Miss Hazel Keath's home at 805 East Eighth Street. A large attendance is desired as plans for the Easter cake sale in April will be made.
The American Patriots Sewing society will meet at the home of Mrs J E McElroy at 509 Mulder Try avenue on Thursday afternoon March 11. All members are requested to bring a friend.
The Highland Noble Sewing Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frances Will at 123 West Front Street.
A large gathering of the Court of Honor lodge met at the M W A hall last evening. No significant business was transacted.
Durant Iowa March 9 Miss Ola Hawkins of Tipton has closed a successful term at Crabapple District No 9 Ful ton township with 24 enrolled and an average daily attendance of 21. Honor students included Frieda Beck Tena Kohl Wilma Bockwoldt Emma Bockwoldt and Alfred Kohl. Diploma exam takers were Henry Lamp Alfred Bockwoldt Linda Bockwoldt Frieda Beck and Ida Lamp. Prizes for perfect lessons went to Frieda Beck Wilma Bockwoldt and Emma Bockwoldt.
Grace Lutheran church council will meet Wednesday evening at August Grove's home in Redwood. A public sale at Mrs. E Hamann's Mount Grove farm drew many locals. During Lent prayer meetings are set for Tuesdays at the parsonage. Mrs. Emma Brandt is ill in Davenport. Mr and Mrs J D Letts and children attended a golden wedding.
Jean Rilling, a former Muscatine youth, has returned from three years in Havana Cuba. He visits Muscatine about a week with his uncle James Belter and plans to return in the fall. He notes Havana’s Americanization and improved sanitation and recalls his work as a clerk in a large shipping company.
Last week celebration for Mr and Mrs J R Letts at Letts In. The No 4 school trustees held a Monday evening meeting at the school house to elect a new trustee. Miss Breta Freberg visited Sunday afternoon at C K Beatty's home. Miss Lydia Kretschmar returned Tuesday to Davenport after a short stay nearby. Lutheran church choir begins Easter anthem rehearsals Thursday evening March 11.
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