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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
4
A Davenport city page lists miscellany from excursions and candy shops to births and social events. Items include J G Barger ad on Mulberry Street, a Cedar Street birth, church socials at Presbyterian and First M E, a Firefly trip to Davenport, and McCutcheon at Grand Opera House with ticket details.
Blooming ton Council No 175 of the Fraternal Aid Association mourns member Thomas Royster who died March 12 1906. The group resolves to drape its charter for thirty days, records the resolution, and send a copy to the family and publish in local papers. Committee: E G Hays C A Koehler E C Maxson.
Good Housekeeping named None-Such Mince Meat Merrill Soule Co Syracuse a semi moist condensed beef and fruit mix on its Pure Food Assurance roll of honor. The March issue praises its lack of artificial color and preservatives and notes a sale of one million packages in two months.
The Muscatine Ministerial Association held its regular weekly session this morning at the Y M C A. Rev B C Preston of the First Congregational church delivered a notable address on modernizing Christianity and the role of doctrine amid evolving biblical interpretation. Bishop John A Pope of the A M E Church attended.
Chief Flannery nabbed a man selling shirt waists in the city without a peddler’s license. He was found in the post office this morning about 9 o’clock and given notice to leave town at once.
The German Baptist Church accepted the resignation of Rev. R. A. Schmidt yesterday after morning services. He will refrain from ministerial duties for a time but plans to remain in the city for now.
Decorators prepare the Chestnut street armory for a Weed Park benefit concert. H. Schmidt & Son Co. presents a program featuring Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble and several readers with musical numbers and readings. The hall is donated by Co. C.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m from the home of her brother Robert Kirk 391 East Third street for Mrs Catherine Bunker who died in St Louis March 15 after four months illness Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Pallbearers were N Houseman Robert Harper J Harper Adam Wigim Charles Humphry and Charles Wilson Rev J N Elliott officiated Mrs Bunker lived much of her life in Muscatine county and in recent years resided in Rolla Missouri.
The will of the late Frederick Giesenhaus was filed with County Clerk Richman and read aloud. In a separate matter J. W. Rummells Jr. filed suit against Nott Laughlin for 214.20 plus eight percent interest and costs on a promissory note.
The Hershey Hose Company held its 26th annual ball Saturday night at Hare's hall with over 175 couples present. Vanatta's full orchestra provided the music, and the floor committee included George Detthef, George Behres, Fiward Betzold, Chas. Rosenmund, George Appel, Wm. Holzhauer, Wan. Bloom, and John Schrimpf.
Elmer Truitt, son of Henry Truitt, was badly injured Saturday afternoon at Roach and Musser's mill while playing on a platform with friends. He slipped, his leg was caught between a cart and the wall, crushing it. Dr. Appel treated the wound.
Those curious about launching this spring should read the Davenport Buck Auto Carriage and Implement Co advertisement on the page. The Davenport firm offers four launches at prices designed to attract buyers.
Elder Thorne of the M. E. church spoke at the YMCA Men’s Meeting yesterday afternoon. The gathering was a decided success with a very good talk and a well provided musical program. The boys’ meeting was led by C. A. Peck.
Miss Mae McDermott suffered a left wrist sprain after a fall while roller skating. Dr. Klein attended to the injury.
The piece surveys potential 1908 presidential contenders across factions led by tariff revisionists and standpatters. It notes Fairbanks Shaw Taft La Follette and Knox as possible figures, with speculation about Roosevelt returning if urged by public sentiment among voters and politicians.
At 1 pm a Hayes team from Illinois City ran loose in Muscatine after its driver left the reins at the freight depot. The horses dashed along Chestnut and Second streets, shying near Hinkel Flannery’s store. One horse struck a telephone post and broke a shoulder. Dr Tillie treated the injured animal at Bowman’s livery.
The steamship Atlanta of the Goodrich line, 60 crew and two passengers, caught fire five miles from Sheboygan shore. All aboard fled to lifeboats as flames engulfed the hold. 61 rescued, one man drowned after leaping to a boat. Vessel and cargo loss estimated at $200,000. hull beached.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of the president, along with Miss Helen Taft and another daughter of Gen. A W Greely, were confirmed at St Johns Episcopal Church in Washington by Bishop Satterlee. The rite was presented to the bishop by Rev Roland Cotton Smith with President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and Secretary Taft attending.
William Welding, veteran newspaper man, collapsed and died in the Davenport Democrat office this afternoon. Heart trouble listed as the cause. Welding formerly worked for the Davenport Republican and was known to many Iowa journalists.
Lincoln Neb March 19 Ex United States senator and ex governor John M Thayer was barely alive this morning Doctors feared he would not live through the day Attending physicians expressed the belief that he would not survive the day for the ailing former Nebraska official.
Readers are urged to check the small ads at night for chances to earn money. The notice notes potential payoffs and urges timely response to listed opportunities.
Wapello reports several travel and social notes including Nellie Christie and Miss Ella Hunt heading to Grandview and Columbus City, a market by the Ladies Cemetery association raising 14, and Mrs. Strickley taken ill at Mr Springsteen's. Fair plans mention 20 to 25 track horses, Delilia Alexander recovers from grippe, and a St Patrick event hosts 120 club women with game rooms and a supper followed by continued games.
In St. Louis March 19 the ouster hearing against Standard Oil Republic and Waters-Pierce resumes before special commissioner Anthony. Expected witnesses include H. Clay Pierce A M Finlay and C M Adams with Adams under subpoena to produce stock books.
Greensburg Pennsylvania reports a second attempt to wreck the eastbound flyer occurred at a switch Saturday night. The crew found the spiked switch in time, averting disaster.
New York report states Charles M Schwab rejected Omaha rumors of senatorial ambition and establishing Nevada residence. He denied the claim last night.
The S. S. S. bid members will gather this evening at Miss Mary Battey's home, 810 Mulberry Street.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stein on West Second street hosted a Saturday evening gathering to honor their tenth wedding anniversary. Friends gathered for a social, enjoyable event.
Miss Ethel M. Elicker daughter of J. Elicker of Muscatine wed Howard B. Grant of Hamilton Montana. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride’s brother F F Elicker in Deer Lodge Montana on Saturday March 10. Mrs Grant has many friends here hoping for her happiness.
Mr and Mrs D B Huffman of East Fourth street were surprised at home by Major John circle and friends marking their thirty ninth wedding anniversary. The event featured games music and refreshments with several gifts. Frances Huffman daughter of the couple returned from Kewanee Illinois for the occasion.
Berlin reports a weeks long operation by six detachments with 15 field and machine guns failed to capture Jacob Morengo the rebels leader. The Reichstag approved the fourth supplementary African budget of 7 500 000. total insurrection cost stands at 150 000 000.
London report says clubs over Algecircas have nearly vanished and the Morroccan question basis will be reached at tomorrow's conference session.
David B. Hill, veteran Democratic leader, announces he will quit all business and devote his time to regaining his health. The statement came from Albany, New York, on March 19. House, senate, and political circles note Hill plans a period of recuperation while stepping away from public business.
Heavy snow caused the roof of the street car barns in Indianapolis to collapse this afternoon. One man was killed and several others were seriously injured.
Moscow reports that D and A Rass torgoueff, the largest merchants in Russia, have failed for 13 million 500 thousand dollars. The case centers on debts and a major financial collapse affecting domestic and likely international markets.
A cheeky newspaper want ad claims success by promising to “pull like a mule” if readers try it. The playful line hints at surprising outcomes and invites engagement with the classified section. Local readers are urged to test the offer and report back.
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