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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
4
Loss of appetite signals a run down system and torpid digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to restore appetite, tone the stomach, aid digestion, and make eating pleasurable. It markets as safe pure and reliable under law with 100 doses for one dollar sold by druggists everywhere.
Birth announces a daughter to Dr and Mrs C S Lane. Mrs H R Thompson returns home from Bellevue hospital after serious illness. Grand Opera House hosts Musical Union Orchestra concert tickets on sale and reserved spots available Tuesday morning. Electa Chapter No 32 O E S to meet for practice May 2 at Masonic hall. Grand Hotel Bus sold cheap as new one arrives. Fresh chocolates and bon bons sold daily at Samuels.
Postmaster R S McNutt invites the Knights of Pythias to participate in laying the corner stone of the new postoffice and the invitation is accepted. No full plans yet. the event will be arranged later. Committee named R S McNutt Fred McDougal J M Butler W L Roach Wm Narvis and R B Huff.
Dr. J. K. Tyler of this city expects to attend the Optical Specialists Association of America national convention in Des Moines from June 10 to 16. Hundreds of specialists from across the country will gather to discuss eye treatment advances.
Notice warns that all vehicles and obstructions must be removed immediately or owners face prosecution. Alleys and streets must be cleaned to sanitary condition. marshal will act if not done and charge property. Per order W. J. Vannatta, City Marshal.
Morning session ends after Ben Brooks testifies about the mother of the defendant and an epileptic fit involving Irene Dolph. The trial intertwines with politics as county attorney succession looms, with F L Holleran and William Keefe facing off, while M V Gannon joins as defense assistant shaping the case.
Tomorrow features 10 amateur games with Ramblers facing Yankees at Weed Park at 2 30. Muscatine Ramblers line up includes Walker Begey Fisher Stebbens McElroy Ruckles Hurlbut Edwards Pollock. Teddy Bears fall 4 to 3 to Woodlawn Indians in six innings at fair ground park with Gould pitching. Priester’s Tigers roll past Cowboys 21 to 5 at Reservoir Park.
The spring quarterly conference of the Friends church in Muscatine and Cedar counties convened at the local institution with Rev A J Hanson of Pleasant Plain delivering the morning sermon titled The Fullness of the Gospel. Clerks and visitors from West Branch Springdale Allerton and Downey attended. an afternoon session followed with reports and a 7:30 PM U P S C E program for visiting members.
Medill McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune, testified before the House select committee on wood pulp and paper. He described contracts over ten years, noting a five year deal with International Paper raised from 1.85 to 2.20 per hundred. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association supported charges of a restraint of trade among paper makers.
Cincinnati officials announce that thirty four indictments were returned by the grand jury against well known Cincinnati brokers for involvement in bucketshop operations. The action follows investigations by two grand juries prompted by County Prosecutor Hiram M. Rulison.
Statement from Mrs. Grover Cleveland says the former president has suffered no setback in his recovery progress and that reports of a worsening condition are unfounded.
Hundreds of prominent New Yorkers from business and religious life attended the funeral today for the late Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix at Trinity Church New York.
Canadian government plans a Hudson Bay route to Europe with 500 miles of railway from existing lines to Fort Churchill seaport. Estimated cost 30 million dollars. Government will coordinate traffic through private firms.
Madrid May 2 royal festivities mark centenary war for Spanish independence. Queen Victoria is greeted by frenzied cheers as she holds up the infant prince of the Austrias to awaiting crowds.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 2 1910 13 year old William Havercamp died from a head injury after a pop bottle was hurled from the bleachers during a ball game. Edward Parks is under arrest charged with throwing the bottle.
Denver May 2 Mrs Nellie Kulicks was dragged into a box car and assaulted by a Black man near her Globeville home. Authorities report the capture of the attacker and say a lynching is likely to follow.
The First Congregational church choir will perform the special selections from the dedicatory service at both the morning and evening services tomorrow.
Rome May 2 The marriage obstacle between Prince Helie De Sagan and Madam Gould stems from the Catholic church not permitting divorce so an annulment cannot be granted. The prince, determined to wed, plans to convert to Protestantism to proceed.
Beulah Hawkins, confined in Los Angeles County Hospital, awoke after an 85 day sleep. She could not stand but retained full mental faculties and immediately asked for a glass of milk, marking a remarkable medical episode in early May.
Miss Pearl Groves was honored with a silver shower at the home of Misses Kate and Bertha Leudtke on Filmore avenue. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to B. Leudtke. The parlors were decorated in carnations and greens with red and white colors. Guests enjoyed games, music, and a two course luncheon.
At yesterday’s meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Methodist Episcopal Church the old officers were re elected. President Mrs Mary Millet Vice President Mrs Minnie Romann Secretary Mrs C E Baumgarten Treasurer Mrs John Liebbrand.
Mrs Kirsch of East Fourth street hosted a Rowena Sewing Society gathering yesterday with many members present. They did sewing and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Frances Townsend’s home at 523 Miles Avenue South Muscatine.
Candidates for Muscatine township offices filed certificates with County Auditor A. S. Lawrence. Only contest is for constable with three Republicans John M. Duncan Luther M. Woods and S. F. Boke. Democrats nominate one candidate per office after a township convention. Republican slate includes J. E. Coe as clerk J. H. Carl and H. S. Howe as justices S. F. Boke John M. Duncan Luther M. Woods as constables Gustav Schmidt Carl W. Mueller Wm. Freers as trustees. Democratic roster names David Vanatta C. H. Lemkau H. R. Small J. A. Rowan Herman Elfers Herman Tadewald D. F. Sullivan Adam Wigim J. L. Knopp as trustees.
Richard E. Hill was brought to Iowa City from Wilton charged with wife desertion. Deputy Rowland arrested him on his father's Wilton farm. Hill was arraigned before Justice Horack. bond set at 500 dollars and the case postponed. Mrs. Cora Hill says the couple were wed two months before he left. First arrest under the new Iowa law at Iowa City.
The first squadron of the Atlantic fleet left Monterey at 6 05 this morning and reached Santa Cruz at 8 45. Thousands lined the shore and hills to greet the ships as they arrived in Santa Cruz California on May 2.
The tenth anniversary of the battle of Manila Bay was observed by the Society of the Battle of Manila with a banquet at the Hotel Raleigh. Twenty officers from the engagement attended and retold the conflict. Admiral Dewey was present along with speakers reminiscing the historic clash.
Berlin May 2. May day protests moved smoothly with no disorder as unemployed participated in large numbers. In Berlin and suburbs 22 socialist gatherings were held, drawing about 3,000 people, including 2,600 women, who did not work yesterday versus 42,000 last year and 55,000 in 1906.
In Battle Creek Michigan on May 2 Joseph J Blunt a liquor salesman killed his wife's parents Homer S Jones and Mrs Jones after a divorce dispute then fled outside with a baby in a snow storm Mrs Blunt escaped uninjured and Blunt surrendered to police
Paris reports via Rear Admiral Filibert that Mulai Hafid the usurping sultan of Morocco has been vanquished by the Beniskarou tribesmen according to native dispatches reaching Paris on May 2.
Moscow Township Republicans will meet at 8 o'clock Saturday evening May 9 to choose five delegates to the county convention and select a township committeeman to be voted on at the primary. S. M. Hoskins, Committeeman.
Notice states there will be no assessment for Banner Lodge Degree of Honor for the month of May as recorded by the Recorder.
Visiting New York City promises to show the entire city in half a day, save time and expense, protect against confidence men, and arrange hotel and shopping by mail. Escorts not uniform. write for terms and party size. special mail shopping service offered. Edward Butler, N Y C Tourist, 47 W 19th St New York.
A dancing party at the Geneva Golf and Country Club hosted by the Bachelors Club honored Fred E Sheriff formerly of the city and now living in Amarillo Texas. Thomas orchestra provided music and refreshments were served. Sheriff was an original Bachelors Club member.
The Mothers club meets at 405 West Third Street Monday at 3 o clock. A roll call of clippings will precede a reading by Mrs E M Warner of The Starting Point in the Formation of a Boy s Character. Music will be provided by Miss Gail Thompson.
The Philathea class of the Methodist church will meet with Miss Nellie Downer, Washington street, Monday at 7 45 oclock. A full attendance is desired. A very interesting program has been prepared. There will also be business of importance.
The Ladies' Aid society met yesterday and completed several articles for sale at the Lend a Hand Tea on Saturday afternoon May 9 at the church.
Berlin May 2 Baroness Udo Von Ruexleben shot and killed her husband at their chateau near Dortmund last night. She then shot herself but survives. The baron, of an old Thuringian family, married Wanda Von Strombeck in Berlin last November.
Mrs Mary Snyder died yesterday after a four year paralytic stroke. Born April 10 1851 in Muscatine Illinois she married John Snyder in 1871. Survived by husband son Walter Snyder daughter Emma Hodgson and four grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM at 319 Clinton Street conducted by Rev I M Conant.
Senator Dolliver lambasted Governor Cummins before a Clinton audience accusing him of ridiculing the rail rate issue at the interstate commerce commission hearing. He cited Cummins voting record against the anti pass law and praised Senator Allison while urging tribute to that standard. Joe R. Lane of Davenport defended Cummins yet opposed him for seeking Allison’s seat. W H Torbert of Dubuque spoke on the Torbert letter. An Allison club formed with B F Mattison as president.
A Bryan, Nebraska delegate shows scant progress at the Hartford caucus held in Hartford Connecticut on May 2. The report notes limited gains and a conservative pace amid the canvass, with few breakthroughs affecting the delegate count.
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