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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
Mrs. Charles McKay a former Muscatine resident died suddenly at her Aledo Illinois home. Relatives report no known illness and the exact cause is unclear. Funeral attendance from Muscatine expected as relatives travel from Iowa.
At a Republican Fourth ward caucus in Muscatine a committee was appointed to draft resolutions in support of opening the upper Muscatine slough into the Mississippi River. John Diercks led the discussion urging drainage improvements and cross-county taxation for Louisa residents, with J E Hoopes backing the plan and a five member committee named to prepare the resolutions for candidate review.
Mrs. Carrie Curtis pastor of the South Muscatine Friends' church returns from a winter in California where she recovered health. She plans to resume clerical duties soon. The Roach and Musser fire company committee set May 24 for the Davenport excursion, with the Columbia leaving at 7:30. Local notes mention visits and illnesses among residents of South Muscatine.
The Stockton community gathered Tuesday to honor the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Dittmer who died suddenly Saturday morning from apoplexy and paralysis. The obituary notes her roles in local circles and the sorrow felt by neighbors and friends.
An obituary notice describes a long time Walcott resident who lived in the neighborhood for 30 years and was highly respected. It notes her death and large extended family, her burial in the Walcott cemetery, and condolences from relatives and community members. The piece also lists several local people visiting Davenport and Pleasant Prairie, and others stopping by the Dittmer home in Walcott.
The Three Eye League opens in a festive mood with parades and stunts in Dubuque and others as major teams like the White Sox rooters help set the tone. The circuit list includes Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cincinnati and Peoria with several towns such as Rock Island Bloomington Cedar Rapids and Springfield noted on the schedule.
In Chicago and St. Louis games completed with rain and cold conditions. Pittsburg-Cincinnati and New York-Boston matches noted. several games ended early due to weather. Western and Three Eye leagues report scattered results including Pueblo, Des Moines, Denver, Sioux City, Lincoln, Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Rock Island, Dubuque, Clinton, Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur, Springfield with varying final scores.
Des Moines May 1 Rev J H Dimmitt former pastor of Valley Junction Congregational church was dismissed from membership in the Grinnell Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers on charges of immoral conduct and unbecoming a minister. The business committee verified serious charges. Dimmitt previously led the Donnellson Methodist church where similar accusations led to his expulsion. He was married there to Cora Walker who later died.
The Three Eye league opened in four towns with mayoral parades and speeches. Dubuque beat by runs scored on Lajeune doubles as White Sox rooters cheered Comiskey who was excused with a sore arm. Chicago Cardinals split a chilly debut, Cubs winning 3 1. Sox idle in Detroit as a cold wet day dampened games.
Mrs. Laura P. Townsend of West Branch Iowa arrives in Muscatine to preach at the Friends' church corner Fifth and Sycamore street tonight at 7:30 o clock. The quarterly meeting of the Friends' church opens tomorrow at 10 o'clock with a sermon by Rev. A. J. Hanson of Pleasant Plain Iowa.
The mission study class meets tonight at 7. Lesson is chapter 2 from The Uplift of China. S S L club meets at 8 this Saturday. The D Y B club gathers at 1. The K C club convenes at 3.
A large Pacific Coast extension map of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway is on display for inspection at the local station. The route traverses South Dakota North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington, passing through rich farming stock-raising and fruit-raising country with promising opportunities. Descriptive books and maps are free upon request from agent W. S. Underdone.
Advert says babies stranded by croup coughs or colds find instant relief and quick cure with Dr Kings New Discovery priced 50c and 1.00 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Pleased with school Co. M. Bostwick, superintendent of Clinton schools, toured Muscatine high school this morning. He praised the building administration by principal R. M. Arey and compared general conditions favorably with those in much larger cities. He was a guest of City Superintendent W. F. Chevalier.
Eminent analytical chemists certified Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy contains no narcotics. The medicine is described as safe and effective for coughs colds and croup and is available from all druggists.
Olive Branch notes include Charley and Elmer Hinklemaster visiting Fred and Eddie Nichlas Tuesday evening. Mrs. Joseph Kinsley transacted business and visited friends in Muscatine. Mrs. Chas Pantel and daughter Emmie visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Eisele. Pat Tommey passed through to Muscatine. Emmie and Minnie Pantel visited Grandma Pantel near Fairnart.
Rev. L. J. Phillips, presiding elder, was in the city and called on Rev. W. A. Bruce. Bruce denied any link between the elder's visit and church difficulties, saying no meeting had been held or planned.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a permanent external cure for eczema and pimples. The clean liquid allegedly draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them for clear healthy skin. Sample offered by E. W. Rose Med. Co. in St Louis with drugstore listings.
McColm Dry Goods Co announces new prices on neck wear lace waists laces and embroideries with a Saturday only sale on summer parasols.
All forms of itching scaly burning skin eruptions are cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. First application brings relief. Available at drug stores for 25c or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams N Y.
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