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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
4
An old ad promises immediate digestion after meals with Pape s Diapepsin in 22 grain triangules. It claims a 50 cent case cures indigestion sour stomach heartburn and prevents belching nausea and related stomach disorders by digesting 3 000 grains of food per Triangule.
Local shoppers are informed of a special one week sale on buffets at Bestenlehner's. Several residents including Mrs. L K E Jackson of Wapello and Mrs. Paul Loose of Kansas street are noted as traveling or visiting nearby cities. A number of residents plan visits to Davenport and Rock Island for the day or for short stays.
The postponed annual meeting of the Three I baseball league was held in Chicago on March 24 and again ended without action after a deadlock. Franklin Fox of Peoria and M X Sexton of Rock Island tied with four votes each for president, while the morning session adjourned.
Mrs J K Ballou a Muscatine woman died in Sioux City this morning after seven weeks illness. Born Florence McKibben September 28 1887 in Muscatine she married Rev J K Ballou December 17 1907. She is survived by her parents and three sisters and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine.
Miss Carrie Dermidy will present a recital at the Y M C A auditorium tonight directed by Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble. Olga Junge accompanies on piano with a program including Indian Love Lyrics The Temple Bells Kashmiri Song Till I Wake In Bracken Time and more.
Detroit witnesses report an interurban outbound car on the Ann Arbor line overturning at Michigan avenue and 31st street. From thirty to thirty five people are injured in the accident.
Decatur Illinois March 24 Congress man McKinley of Champaign and Hugh Crea of Decatur were chosen as delegates to the Republican national convention by the nineteenth district convention and instructed to vote for Cannon.
Interurban progress moves forward as the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City line wins a commission ruling. Through routes and joint rates must be set with Northwestern to enable freight transfers from Oklahoma to Little Rock and other points. Decisions by the Interstate Commerce Commission address discriminatory through routes.
Hans Fohrman files two suits seeking sale of Anna Fohrman’s estate and division among heirs. Defendants named include Margretha Wegner George Meier Annie Dengler Emma Bargert Mary Cox Wm Meier and Jochim Meier. Attorneys Kammerer and Reed appear for the plaintiff.
Miss Fannie Hawkins was operated on at the Bellevue hospital this morning for appendicitis by Drs. J. L. Klein A. J. Weaver and G. A. Heidel. The patient was resting nicely this afternoon.
Paterson New Jersey March 24 President Roosevelt replies to Mayor McBride by directing that La Questione Sociale be denied mail access and requesting the Justice Department pursue criminal action against those responsible for the publication. The letter was disclosed by Secretary Loeb following recent inflammatory appeals.
A Des Moines Register feature shows Warriner Business College basketball team of Sioux City issuing a challenge to Muscatine. It is inferred the Commercial lads challenged the Tourists, though no official notice has been served yet.
New Orleans on March 24 Judge King of the civil district court ruled the Louisiana state primary election laws unconstitutional null and void thus nullifying the statutes governing party nominations in the state.
The Ancient and Arabic Order of Mystic Shriners Kaaba Temple to gather in Ottumwa with attendees from Davenport Muscatine and others. A chartered car will run via Galesburg Illinois, a parade and 54th Regiment Band concert are planned, followed by a 7 pm ceremonial session and 10 30 pm banquet.
The Call reports a planned attack on Durham W. Stevens, political advisor to Korea's state council, tied to a manifesto from the Korean Righteous Army. Four Koreans approached Stevens as he waited for a train. one struck him, another fired, wounding Stevens and a companion. A mob captured the gunman, jailed him. Stevens and the wounded Korean were treated at Central Hospital with a cautious prognosis.
In Trenton on March 24 Taft and Japanese Ambassador Takahira spoke to the Chamber of Commerce as state and federal roles dominated discussion. Taft warned against centralizing power in Washington and urged states to maintain responsibility within their functions.
Senator La Follette refused assent to an agreement to vote on the Aldrich bill on Thursday, saying he did not want to be foreclosed from presenting his views. Aldrich said he would ask the Senate to take up the bill tomorrow and continue consideration until a vote is reached.
Philadelphia March 24 Senator Penrose is reported not so well this afternoon with illness affecting his condition and schedule.
Joseph R. Weill leading figure in the Denver Millionaires Club was arrested in Chicago and brought to Rock Island to face trial on a $50,000 swindle charge and possible ties to a plot to blow up the Rock Island News office. Edward Goodman accused Weill of fleecing him of $2,000 in a fake fight scheme.
Samuel Hayden appeared before Justice J. C. Coster and pleaded guilty to intoxication. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Deputy Chief Mike Willhite had arrested him last night and heard a fragmented life story during the court appearance.
Proctor Vermont nominating Governor appoints former Governor John W. Stewart to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Redfield Proctor.
An advertisement claims hundreds of long lasting piles cured in days or weeks by Pyramid Pile Cure. It argues operations are risky, promises at home use, and offers a free trial sample followed by a 50 cent box from Pyramid Drug in Marshall, Michigan.
Rail workers report time card changes on the Southwest division with Firefly Nos. 49 and 50 likely back in service between Washington and Oskaloosa. Other rumors mention reinstating the Wilton branch evening train as passenger traffic on Wilton remains high with over 200 tickets sold in one Saturday.
Hearing to determine if liquids confiscated in raids on former saloons are real alcohol will be held in Justice Howe's court March 27. Those charged include Henry Schaefer Frank Maurath and John W Morgan. Cases before Justice Coster on March 30 include Thomas J Cullen Otto C Seidlitz Vanatta Fuhrman Wm Burkhardt and Jacob Byra.
John Fick of this city wed Miss Delia May Rowden of Springfield Illinois on Saturday at Rock Island Illinois at 2 pm Judge Eneg land officiated. The Groom’s parents hosted a Sunday dinner for the couple and they will reside at 2512 Monroe Avenue.
Miss Rose Aderman entertained friends at her Roscoe avenue home last night. Refreshments were served. Attending were Miss Pearl Barnard Miss Anna Liebrand Miss Ada Aderman Mrs Murray Moore and Mr Arthur Stapleton.
Members of the Birthday club were entertained at Mrs. John Hahn's West Sixth street home for a farewell to Mrs. A. L. Lindner who will depart soon for Greeley Colorado. A six o'clock supper was served.
The Royal Reserve society holds a box social at their hall this evening with a brief business session early in the program followed by a box supper. All members are urged to attend for a pleasant evening.
The Fraternal Bankers Reserve Sewing Society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gilbert at 408 Park Avenue.
The Miriam Aid society will meet at Mrs Kate East home on Cedar street tomorrow afternoon with full attendance requested. The A M E church young people plan a spider web social at Mrs Peter Townley home on Iowa avenue Wednesday evening. Major John Circle will meet on Wednesday evening March 25 at G A R hall.
Supreme Commander D. P. Markey and State Commander A. L. Lee will attend this evening. Initiation and refreshments provided. Full attendance urged. Commander.
Judge Walker ruled that the Sunday saloon closing issue should be put to voters at the upcoming municipal election despite the election commissioners earlier opinion. The commissioners will likely appeal the decision.
Clyde L. Zeahringer son of John Zeahringer died this afternoon at his father’s home from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He was 20 years old and well known in Muscatine.
Spectators filled the streets while bands played and militia units marched in a festive display. Fireworks and banners completed a spirited public demonstration drawing large crowds and heavy local attention.
The Muscatine squad features Morgan as captain and versatile guard forward, renowned for refereeing and on court leadership. Lillibridge centers the offense, after stints with high school YMCA and Company C. Fuller, Volger, and Williams bring speed, development, and utility play. all bolstering the local tour squad and home court hopes.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds claiming cures with pneumonia listed as a condition it treats. The ad notes a price of one dollar and mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Emmet Allman will depart Wednesday morning for Clinton Iowa to start a new and good position he has accepted there.
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