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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1908

Page

4

Mirth and greenery mark Erin's holiday across Muscatine

Masses filled Catholic churches as St Matthias observed St Patrick's Day with 8:30 mass and a sermon by Rev F J Leonard. At Grand Opera House St Matthias school children staged an appropriate entertainment. Relief Hook and Ladder plans its annual St Patrick's Day ball at Hares Hall to close the day’s celebrations.

St. Matthias Church F. J. Leonard Grand Opera House St. Matthias Catholic School Relief Hook and Ladder Company Hare’s Hall

Inhalation treatment for tuberculosis noted

Dr Cal W Smith reports inhalation as a treatment for tuberculosis. The Samuel J Dale property on Smalley Avenue sold by John A Robbins to E F Swartz. Mrs N W Meyers, long ill, shows improvement and friends express relief.

Cal. W. Smith Samuel J. Dale Smalley Avenue John A. Robbins E. F. Swartz

German Evening at Yeomen Session Delights Members

Yeomen session tomorrow evening promises unusual interest for German members as a special German Evening. Open to all German members and friends, with invited attendance for others. literary and musical program in German prepared and refreshments served.

Westminster Guild Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church will meet this evening at the church parlors. All members are requested to be present.

Westminister Guild First Presbyterian Church F. W. Hodgdon Plymouth Congregational Church H. W. Byers

Love leads to death by own action in Dubuque

Despondent over a love affair Welthea Ralston a 20 year old servant girl residing on Jackson street Dubuque drank carbolic acid in her Collins hotel room on Peru road at 4 PM yesterday. She was dead when found four hours later.

Dubuque Welthea Ralston Collins Hotel Peru Road Jackson Street

Special musical program at St. Pauls Burlington

Mrs Arthur Leroy Wilhelm of this city offered several vocal selections during a special morning program at St Pauls church Burlington. Ralph Hix of Marshalltown presided at the large pipe organ.

St. Paul’s Church Burlington Arthur Leroy Wilhelm Ralph Hix Marshalltown

Muscatine Begins Work on New Court House

Real work starts as stone masons lay stone and brick under John McClintock the project director. With materials on site only bad weather can halt progress.

Muscatine’s Muscatine Court House John McClintock

Girl Wanted at Scott House for Chamber Work

Help wanted notice seeks a girl to perform chamber work at Scott House. Applicants should apply in person to the Scott House hiring manager for consideration.

Scott House

Emma Goldman Barred from Speaking in Chicago Hall

In Chicago on March 17 Emma Goldman faced police action when she attempted speech at Workingmen's Hall to comment on anarchy after the Averbuch incident. Captain John J. Mahoney led officers who forcibly ejected her as about one hundred policemen and a mixed foreign audience watched without incident.

Chicago Ill Workingmen’s Hall Twelfth Waller Streets Emma Goldman Averbuch Shippy John J. Mahoney Maxwell Street

Girl accuser Flora Whiston held on perjury charge

Flora Whiston, the prosecuting witness in the Raymond Hitchcock case, admitted she had lied about misusing the comedian. She was arraigned in Tombs court on perjury charges and held in $5,000 bail for examination today. failure to post bail left her in the Tombs.

Flora Whiston New York Raymond Hitchcock Hitchcock

Numerous locals visit, travel updates and obituaries

Wapello residents share travel notes with Oi Moines and Iowa City. Mrs. Margaret Coil dies at county home aged about 87 and is buried in Columbus City. Mrs. S. H. Smith of Kirkwood attends funeral in Kirkwood as D. E. Barrick travels from Oakland bluff.

Wapello John Plitt Oi Ves Dan Sweeney Muscatine Chas. Kutnenberg A. H. Dewine Battle Creek Mich D. B. Brown Morning Sun Ethel Edwards Galatia Kirkwood Ill D. E. Barrick Oakland Bluff Oskaloosa Julius Johann Davenport John Greene Stockport Frank Gore S. A. Hornsby Mt. Vernon Hunts A. P. Cronk Fred

Divorced Woman Quickly Remarries in Iowa Court

Mrs. Clara Hahn obtained a divorce from Ollie Hahn in district court yesterday. She was then remarried today to Henry Stoneburner near Moscow, after Judge D W Jackson granted the decree and Judge H S Howe officiated. The court had waived the one year remarriage wait, per her attorney’s request.

Clara Hahn Henry Stoneburner Moscow H. S. Howe D. W. Jackson Ollie Hahn Jackson Mr. Stoneburner Iowa

Local Circles Note Burlington Visitors and Fire Loss

Hesse and Mrs. C W Warren were in Burlington Monday. L C Martin returned from Muscatine. Mr. Murfin is recovering from a serious illness. L C Barrick suffered a fire loss of about 10 000 feet of lumber on the old Benton farm west of town. Neighbors saved remaining lumber by moving the pile. Barrick plans a large barn this spring. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Lizzie Hurley, Ed Hicklin, Preston Moore, and the Darnold family from Spokane and Kansas City. The Roach Gearhart wedding is set for March 18 in Burlington.

Barrick P. M. Murphy Muscatine H. M. Letts Columbus Junction M. A. Gould Lizzie Hurley J. E. Garrett Burlington Ed. Hicklin Preston Moore Rachel Foot G. W. Swank Charles Darnold Spokane Wash Edwin Darnold Kansas City Kan Irvin Graham P. O. Shipman Darnolds Mediapolis Emma Ellis Emma Cavin Ollie Phoenix Davenport Walker South Wapello Phoenix Roach-Gearhart Mary Davis

Third Recital of Season 15 Features Miss Elizabeth Nott

H Schmidt and Son presented a high quality recital at East Second street warerooms. Miss Elizabeth Nott of Davenport impressed with rich, controlled tone and engaging personality eliciting applause and encores. Accompaniment by Carl Schmidt on Themodist pianola and Herman Schmidt on Orchestrelle plus Nott’s vocal items highlighted the program featuring Moszkowski Dudley Buck Allitsen Sinding Longfellow Lehmann Gounod and Sapellnikoff pieces.

H. Schmidt and Son Company East Second Street Chicago Boston Musecatine Elizabeth Nott Davenport Miss Nott Carl Schmidt Herman Schmidt Moszkowski Endymion Longfellow Liza Lehmann Faust Gounod Sapellnikoff

Maurath Case Ends In Favor Of Defendants

Judgment rendered today for John and Mary Maurath after court found the plaintiff failed to prove a promissory note owed. suit claimed 300 dollars with 211 remaining. Attorneys Horan Devitt for defendants and Horst for plaintiff.

J. P. Maurath John and Mary Maurath Horan and Devitt H. D. Horst

Muscatine Lads Rally Past Anaconda 34 to 19

Muscatine high school basketball team defeated Anaconda 34 to 19 before a large crowd in Muscatine. The win followed a season listing of decisive road and home games, including scores against Westerners and multiple regional rivals, highlighting strong defense and a rising record.

Muscatine Five Defeats Anaconda Club in Montana Tilt

In Butte on March 17 Muscatine defeated Anaconda Athletic Club 34 to 19 as crowds witnessed the visitors deliver the fastest game seen in Anaconda. The win secures the easterners a claimed Montana state championship while Muscatine plans continued training for upcoming games after returning home.

Butte Mont Muscatine Anaconda Athletic Anaconda Montana

Schaefer Sues Peto Over Unreturned Horse and buggy

F. X. Schaefer sues E. C. Peto claiming he rented a horse and buggy on September 2 and that it was not returned until about December 1. He alleges a $67.50 debt and says 75 cents per day is a reasonable rate. Horan and Devitt appear for the plaintiff.

E. C. Peto F. X. Schaefer Mr. Peto Horan and Devitt

Don’t Let Your Piles Grow Pyramid Cure Ad

An old advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure for hemorrhoids claiming fast relief and a private painless cure. It warns surgery is dangerous and offers a free trial by mail, with a full-sized box sold through druggists for 50 to 59 cents. It includes a Marshall Michigan address for orders.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

Republicans in Droves Gather for Iowa Convention

The report details GOP activities in Des Moines with Melvin H. Byers leading a local committee and Governor Cummins’ senatorial HQ at the Savery. Warren Garst and B F Carroll headquarters are noted, plus arrivals like J P Conner and E E Hart. District caucus sites and the convention program are outlined.

Melvin H. Byers Cummins Parlor C the Savery Warren Garst Carroll County B. F. Carroll Davis County Parlor F J. P. Conner Tenth District Ernest E. Hart Pottawattamie County George D. Perkins Sioux City George Watson French Davenport Dave Brant Iowa City E. EE. Hart N. J. Lee George M. Curtis Grant Club Chamberlain Kirkwood Brennan Wellington Commercial Club Savery Ordinary Miller McHenry Eleventh Howe Amorrow

Masonic Iowa Lodges Mark Regular Meetings

Society notes list Masonic chapters in Masynic Iowa with Regular weekly and monthly meetings. Key officers A W Scou Web b&k L Juunson secretary and S L Johnson recorder referenced. notes include corner location at Kuyal and Select Masters and stated assemblies on third Saturday.

Masynic Iowa A. F A. M Mouil

Local fraternal lodge notices and meeting invites

Lu RA. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 05 meets Thursdays at 5 p m in B V U YM hall. Listing chiefs invited to attend. Bloomington Council No. 175 BF A A meets Fridays at their hall over H F Bodmans Grocery, corner second and Cleisinul streets. All members in good standing are invited to join. Day, President. Day, Secretary.

B. VU Dake Whistler Lashem Lester Smith Cuen L Ub Hung J. &. Coster H. G. Schoenig

M. B. A. Bend City Lodge 143 Meets Twice Monthly

Modern Brotherhood of America Bend City Lodge No. 143 meets the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Members in good standing are invited. H. King is president and Chas. Ryan is secretary.

Local lodges hold weekly meetings across Muscatine area

Muscatine Lodge No. 5 meets Mondays at 7 45 p m at their hall. Miriam Lodge No. 27 LD of K meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 7 45 p m. Vrame Lucampment No. 4 meets on the first and third Fridays at 7 45 p m.

M. W Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Woodmen Ball Olds Block J. C. Coster J. A. Leyda Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge No LD. of Vrame Lucampment Ob Ofrst Prigays

Royal Neighbors of America Camp No 142 Meeting

Royal Neighbors of America Camp No 142 meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Officers listed include Oracle Mrs Erimma Sloellin Recorder Mrs Kate Parvin and Receiver Mrs Myrtle Kirk. Visiting nobles in good standing are welcome.

Vmoughbine Camp Royal Neighbors OF America Sud Erimma Sloellin Kate Parvin Myrtle Kirk

Distinctive Worth Skirts Offer Value and Style

A Worth Workshop display presents skirts with branding on par with high fashion. Priced from $5.00 to $15.00, the collection features flare and circular gored designs, shadow-stripe fabrics, and English panama in blue brown black wine and greys.

Panama

G A R Mhy Amers Shell Nemman Vust No 241 Meet Schedule

G A R MhAMYy Amers Shell NUKMAN Vust No 241 holds meetings the first and third Tuesdays each month at G A Ki bail Hast Decund sireeD Visiting Widowers welcome. J td Mbuurve Commander Gus Schmidt Avjucaut.

G. A. Kh. Mhamyy Amiers Shelly Nukman G. A. Ki. Bail J. Td. Mbuurve Gus. Schmidt

Muscatine Aerie 815 Meets Tuesday Evening

FP O KE Muscatine Aerie No 815 will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 pm in Logie Lodge Hall over the Dunbar restaurant Visitors are welcome L E Alkens Worthy Patron

B. P.O Muscatine Aerie No Logie Lodge Dunbar

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Red Cross Wilson Erin Spirit OF ST. Patrick Priate Grand St. Patrick Emerald Isle Green Isle United States Ireland Tim Leibbrand. Ryan & Co Front St Emma Henry Giver Maurath Anaconda Athletics Muscatine Lads Highland Park Col Des Moines Y Nebraska Varsity Sioux City Giants Shenandoah William Jewel Haskell Indian Concordia Glasco Salina Newton Lindsborg Denver Golden Fort Collins Longmont U. of Colorado Greeley Cheyenne Laramie Salt Lake City Provo Utah Logan Watsonville Santa Cruz San Jose Cal Stockton Berkeley U. of California Ashland Ore University of Oregon Oregon Aggie Independence the Dalles Portland Winlock Roslyn University of Montana Schaefer Sues Peto Society Ifthy DihhGiltiis Pucamuntad Komona Council Briday Maccabee Hall Amelia Miller Vocahuatas Martha Becke Bankers Reserve Woodman Wim. Appel C. H. Lemkau Charies Lockwood Law A Lbuiun Hunok Argus Lougeso Macecavee Mali Iawa Avenue K. Crow A. C. Hopkinson Worth NeCoimBry Geeds Uo M. I. Goff L. E. Alkens, W. P
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