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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
4
Local observer Mrs. J P Walton reports April 68 year record with mean 43.24 degrees, well below the 60 year average 45.67. Only nine Aprils colder since 1857, with 1859 and 1902 notable warm and hot day records. Barometer highs and lows cited, rainfall at 11.80 inches in 1853 and 0.5 inch in 1870.
Word reached this city from Columbus Junction that thieves took a valuable driving horse from Adam J. Purnas’s farm last night. Witnesses report a man on a bridleless horse seen toward Fredonia around 11 pm. The dark grey, small horse remains unrecovered and authorities seek the rider.
Lansing May 1 The state supreme court ruled Detroit cannot construct street railway tracks to lease to an operating company. The decision blocks the city from using municipal funds to create and share rail infrastructure with private operators.
At nine o'clock this morning a large balloon believed to be the craft that ascended last night was spotted over Cape Girardeau, 13 miles southeast of St Louis, traveling in an easterly direction with Aeronaut J C McCoy and Captain Chandler aboard.
Wilton IA May 1 The annual Wilton public schools exhibit will be in the school hall Friday afternoon and evening for those who cannot attend in the afternoon. The funeral of John Shore is set for 2 PM Thursday at the Methodist church led by Rev Paal. Musical Union members meet 8 PM Thursday at the M E church to rehearse for Memorial day as Purity Chapter O E S holds a regular meeting in the hall Monday.
The Geneva Golf Club opened informally today with many enthusiasts on the links. The club house caterer is serving meals all day and the grounds are well kept despite no greenkeeper being employed for today. A series of summer matches is planned.
Lisbon residents Rev J B Bloom returned from a Lis bon classis meeting and Mrs Leonart Friederichsen and daughter Gertrude left for Burlington for a month with the Ficken family. Tom Killion bought the Arcade restaurant and installed his son John in charge. J B Downer of Muscatine conducted business in town and sold his North Wilton property to Wm Rynearson for 1350 dollars.
Louis Kent of this city died about noon yesterday at the county farm after a prolonged illness from consumption contracted last January. He was employed in the button industry, unmarried, and is survived by one brother, Elmer Kent of Lombard street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 from the main building and burial followed at the local cemetery.
Fredonia Iowa May 1 locals and visitors share weekend calls and gatherings with residents and kin across Cedar Bethel Columbus Junction Grandview Letts and Louisa Center. Oysters supper hosted by M E church announced for Wednesday evening. Deputy Sheriff J A Green of Columbus Junction in town Tuesday.
Mrs Perkins, who recently underwent a severe surgical operation at Bellevue Hospital, is improving rapidly.
City Marshal Flannery faces cruelty to animals charges in a crowded courtroom. Witnesses, led by W B Fuller, testified that a dog was beaten after being pulled from a culvert near the Record office. A jury of six was drawn and arguments concluded before 4 PM.
At the fair grounds park this afternoon the junior and freshman teams meet for the high school baseball championship. The juniors beat the sophomores 16 to 7 in the latest matchup, and the sophomores are viewed as above the seniors and ninth graders in this title contention.
Lem Whimphey received a 30 year penitentiary term from a District Court in Des Moines Iowa for assaulting a young girl in the city.
Rev. Joseph Corden of Beloit Wisconsin told the congress of religious fellowship that Chicago is a larger hell and that thieves grafters and criminals rule the city in his May 1 Madison address
Local forecaster J. M. Sherier reports a continuing falling trend in the Mississippi River over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine.
During the Mystic Shriners convention and the German Baptist Brethren conference in Los Angeles and San Francisco California the Iowa Central railway sells tickets April 25 to May 18 with return by July 31 at one fare for round trip. Rate applies via direct routes in either direction with stop over privileges. Contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details.
The Pine Tree Lumber Company held its annual meeting at P M Musser's West Second Street home. Officers were reelected for the coming year with all reports described as satisfactory and the company declared prosperous. Re-elected officers include President P Musser Muscatine Vice President M G Norton Winona Secretary Treasurer Drew Musser Little Falls General Manager C A Weyherhaeuser Little Falls. Out of town attendees included H J McKusick Stillwater R D Musser Little Falls F C Denkman Rock Island William Musser Iowa City.
After the morning session in district court the Wallace case against the City rested and the defense opened its case this afternoon Several witnesses were called from those leaving the city today The defense plans to continue the long session as many disputed points will be settled Frank Hummel sues August and Matilda Nelson for 1715 on a promissory note with 8 percent interest from Sept 20 1905 and costs H M Bartlett sues James and Grace Harrison for 1850 on a promissory note with 5 percent interest from March 10 1906 and costs
A birthday party for about 45 ladies was hosted by Mrs E C Peto at 508 East Fifth Street. Refreshments were provided by Miss Lillian A Halling Ethel Parvin and Edith Pete. Edith Peto and Rev Dettmer performed two piano solos. Marguerite Ogilvie and Ethel Parvin sang. Harold Evensburgh of Chicago read a paper. Guests then moved to Ethel Parvin’s home at 1474 Washington Street for a four course luncheon and more revelry.
Mrs J D Pulliam of 311 East Front street entertained friends at a May morning breakfast. The table featured wild flowers and violet favors. Breakfast was served at 9, followed by a social hour.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A will gather Thursday afternoon at the association. Members assisting at the May banquet are urged to attend and the meeting will start at 3 o clock.
The Spalding Club met last night at Mrs. J. P. Levien’s West Sixth Street home. Members spent the hours reading as they examined Father Vaughn’s topic Life After Death.
The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Lutheran church will gather in the church parlors Friday at 7 30 for the regular monthly business meeting.
The Knights of the Maccabees met last evening at their hall for a standard session. Delegates to the state convention presented their report and no further business was conducted.
John Anderson, a traveling rep for Carson Pirie Leo, cannot recall his movements after leaving a hotel with friends. He was found along a road near Laurence Wine Garden and brought to town by cab. Dr. Oliver suspects he was drugged, noting missing watch and pin but intact cash.
The Degree of Honor Industrial plans a card party at the A. O. U. W. hall Thursday afternoon. All are invited to attend.
A five year old girl riding on a delivery wagon on North Mulberry street escaped injury when the horse bolted after the driver left the wagon unattended near the hospital. The horse was halted near Mulberry and Parham street, and the child was unharmed. The incident prompted warnings about careless handling of horses in the city.
Mrs H J Dean was transported to Iowa City this afternoon to undergo treatment at Mercy hospital. She was accompanied by her husband Dr H J Dean who will return to this city tomorrow.
Excursion train runs every Sunday starting May 5 from Elrick at 7 59 a m arriving Peoria 11 45 a m. Return leaves Peoria at 6 30 p m. Round trip fare 1 75. Promotes visiting friends in Peoria. details from local agent.
A range of local activities fills the night from a chalk talk at A. M. E. church to visiting Missouri Indian Territory and Texas with M. W. Sterling on May 7. Socials and shopping ads feature Babcock buggies, watch repairs, and plans to buy a home on monthly payments.
Professor W. H. Watson of France will present an evening program at the A M E church featuring chalk talk an lecture and several illustrated songs. A widely traveled lecturer and painter he is on the faculties of the Metaphysical University Washington D C and Society of Advanced Therapeutics Paris. A telegram confirms his appearance tonight.
Reduced one way tickets offered by the Iowa Central railway from March 1 to April 30 to Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Ot a Mexico. Rates cut by 15.09 dollars below regular fare. On Wednesdays tourist cars run to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Contact agents or write A B Cufts G P and A.
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