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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
4
C A Arnhood of Grandview tours Muscatine today. Mr and Mrs B F Swickard of Nichols visit with residents here. Bargers 423 Mulberry offers ice cream sodas fruit and nut sundaes. F E Regnier MD of Atalissa visited yesterday.
Frank Kronewieter found a partially decomposed foetus floating along the Mississippi river bank in front of Van Nostrand Saddlery about 2 PM this afternoon. Police and Coroner Fred L. Appel with Undertaker E. P. Day took charge for interment. The body may have floated downriver or emerged from the Pappoose sewer.
Downey residents share visits with family and friends across nearby towns including West Liberty Iowa City Ladora and West Branch. Church duties were performed as Rev Howry preached while quar terly meetings took place. Local stock shipments and Odd Fellows lodge attendance noted.
May 3 report from Bloomington notes Mrs. W O Fritchman is very poorly under doctor care. A Friends church quarterly meeting is planned for Saturday with a minister possibly speaking Sunday at 11 am. Lyss Lake visited from Davenport. Mrs Lake's health remains similar to Muscatine. A C E meeting with a missionary topic was led by William Fisher. Updates on C L Peasley indicate little improvement and grave fears for recovery. Reece Hoopes and family hosted visitors at Mrs Maria Hoopes home Tuesday. Anna M Pinkham is rapidly recovering from recent illness.
John R. Walsh, former president of the defunct bank, was held to answer today in Chicago Illinois after proceedings from the May 3 session. The case centers on leadership at the shuttered institution and ongoing investigations into its collapse.
The Muscatine Independents will play at least two midweek games each week under manager H J Theisen with Burlington coming next Thursday. A Friday game was canceled due to club agreement issues and West Liberty's weak condition. The team trains daily at the fair grounds and plans several league dates with strong regional clubs, including a Sunday match with the Moline East End club after a trip to Moline for a Saturday game against the Rust Yales.
Miss Lillian Beard and Herman Schmidt Jr married at the aunt's Davenport area home with a formal ring ceremony by Rev. J. W. Potter. Amalia Schmidt-Gobble sang and played a wedding march. the couple's reception featured white and green decor and lilies of the valley. Guests came from Davenport, Chicago, and Burlington as they prepare to move to 1820 West Third Street in Davenport. The report also notes a planned K L G P banquet and program in Davenport and Wilton with a 5 PM banquet, then initiation and public entertainment in Woodman hall with music by the Thomas orchestra.
Oskaloosa Iowa May 3 plan calls for beginning work on the Oskaloosa and Buxton interurban line before June 1 if stockholders meet May 14 to approve. Plans include buying the street railway and lighting plant, raising capital from 500000 to 750000, and completing the line to Buxton by December 1. Over 200000 already raised in subscriptions and taxes with a valuable right of way secured.
Rock Island system's two year survey of oil beds in Indian and Oklahoma territories uncovers a 150 by 20 mile undeveloped field with high grade fuel oil. Officials plan to secure control of parts of the field to ensure ample locomotive fuel for southwestern lines.
A Baraca class social hosted in the Grace Lutheran church league room last night featured Rev. H F Martin with assistants Rev J W Potter Rev A J Kempton and others. About 20 young men attended enjoying piano grapho phone music games and refreshments for a pleasant evening.
A pleasant event occurred at West Third Street last evening when Mr. Hoopes and his sister Miss Rebecca Hoopes were surprised by friends. The gathering featured cards and refreshments, with plans well arranged to ensure a complete surprise.
Fourteen members of the Dorcas sewing society surprised Mrs. Jake Martin at her East Seventh street home at 8 PM in honor of her birthday. The event featured social time and refreshments for a pleasant evening.
At a Weed Park Club meeting held yesterday at the clubhouse the group approved a June festival organized by the entertainment committee chaired by Miss Jennie Hanna. The event will feature a sale of club articles and booths offering flowers, ice cream, and light lunches, with use of the park for an expanded celebration. Proceeds aim to fund projects while providing an enjoyable evening for many attendees.
Mrs. Gremmel on East Fifth street welcomed the Lucky Thirteen club yesterday. Mrs. Will Bryant won first honors at cards with Mrs. E. Stapleton second and Mrs. John Groters third. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Kindler.
The Twelve to One club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Welch Jr. s home 314 West Eighth Street. Cards and refreshments were served with honors for Mrs John Plate first Mrs Adolph Roman second and Mrs Orvill Martin third. The group will meet next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs John Plates on Iowa Avenue.
At the Maccabees gathering at the A O U W hall tomorrow evening Miss Ella Mark state commander for Iowa and Nebraska will attend and a large group of candidates will be initiated. After the business session Mrs Fred Giesler Miss Winifred Giesler Mrs Mellie Wiles Miss Nellie Lucas Miss Nellie McCaw and Mrs Chas Hahn will provide entertainment.
Iowa City report notes a 3 to 2 victory by Iowa over Nebraska in a standout baseball contest. Kent pitched brilliantly and drove in a run with a sixth inning single followed by a homer, Kirk added a long hit, Kent struck out nine, and Nebraska benefited from errors for their two runs. Morse locked down Nebraska aside from the sixth inning, allowing scattered hits.
The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Zimmerman on East Ninth street suffered serious injuries when his right foot was caught in the back wheel of a bicycle yesterday, resulting in the loss of two toes.
F Bowman advertises buggies carriages and wagons for sale at the lowest prices with contact offered for purchase and delivery arrangements.
Members of the W. W. Card club gathered at 107 East Seventh Street for a Cinch session yesterday. Prizes went to first Mrs. Clara Knight, second Mrs. Clara Bierman, and third Mrs. Jeff King. Refreshments and merriment followed.
The May meeting of the United Brethren church Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. H M Bitzer 495 Mulberry street last evening. Members studied Africa's mission field with Bitzer children music a reading by Mrs Hyink and a paper on Africa read by Mrs. Fisher.
The Royal Neighbors will hold a called meeting Monday at 2 PM to complete preparations for the Union meeting set for next Wednesday evening.
The Yeomen enjoyed a social at their hall last evening with a musical program by the Carl Koontz orchestra. The performance included several selections and refreshments were served during the hours of entertainment.
The Court of Honor hosted a dance at Hare's Hall last night attended by about 75 couples and hailed as one of the season's best events.
Jay Gould won 3-0 against Cooper Key in the court tennis championship today in London. The result underscores Gould’s lead in the title race as spectators watched fiery serves and precise volleys unfold.
This afternoon at the Baptist parsonage in Atalissa the marriage of J. B. Van Horne and Miss Nora N. Lamb was solemnized by Rev. Kempton. Both reside in Atalissa with Van Horne working as a bank cashier and Lamb belonging to a prominent local family.
A suit was filed in the county clerk's office this afternoon in which Citizens Railway and Light Company sues F. X. Schaefer for a portion of the.
Readable text notes an electric sign on the Commercial Hotel with the damaged portion valued at 40 dollars. The incident focuses on property damage and the sign's condition. No additional details on suspects or causes are provided in the fragment.
Senator Hayward of Davenport is in the city to oversee campaign progress for secretary of state. He describes himself as pleased with the race and spent the day here, planning to return later this evening.
In Washington on May 3 Senator Tillman defended his stance against federal courts and cited Judge Smith McPherson of Iowa. He referenced a New York World article describing McPherson at a banquet for Governor Cummins in Council Bluffs, implying an inability to act suitably.
Lawmakers Carter Dolliver and Perkins defended McPherson in a standing up without clinging to the ta ble dispute. The excerpt cites their stance as part of a broader discussion among officials.
Miss Bessie Hudson a Downey schools teacher visited parents near East Wapsie on Sunday. Miss Jean Protzman stayed Friday night with Miss Bessie Black in West Liberty. Glenn Marsteller traveled to Muscatine Monday on business. Mr and Mrs Black with daughters Maida and Bessie and Miss Estella Collier and Mrs Walter Protzman with daughters Beulah and Lucy from West Liberty spent Sunday at W K Protzmans.
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