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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
4
Mrs L J Norman and Mrs Hay Wondhouse had a Saturday afternoon quarrel at their Wilton homes after a day in the city. Mira M Imphreys of 917 Mulberry Avenue left for Chicago to make her home. Mire Laure Dusonberry of Fairfield visits Mrs C Wainscott on Hanover street and left for home at noon.
Plans will be outlined tonight by the board of education for the June 6 commencement exercises. The Orcharium or Grand Theatre will be chosen as the site. A nine o’clock meeting will review reports from building and repair committees and discuss vacancies in the teaching staff.
The AHuistorial Association plans summer union services with uptown churches uniting. Expected to begin on Sundays on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, pending normal conditions. A committee was formed to arrange speakers, with Rev. J. H. Tedall likely to open as gate man at the union services.
Miss Arizona Fuller of Kansas City became the bride of Earl B Patterson son of Mr and Mrs G W Patterson of West Liberty at the home of the bride’s aunt Mrs J O W Schooley in Iowa Avenue The ceremony was performed by India John A Rowan The couple will reside with the Schooley family after the wedding
Journal want ads offer a Cedar Rapids Iowa listing and miscellaneous items. Options include agriculture related goods, a housework girl ad, and a lightly used pinny at half price. Contact Bauder & King Cedar Rapids Iowa and Hillman for inquiries.
In Solon Iowa George Cawley was acquitted on charges linked to a high profile crime. A jury found him not guilty after evidence including a plaster cast from the scene failed to match his shoe. Cawley, once employed by a Pallroid company in Chicago, left town after arrest and may resume work.
Hawis A Crull of Sweetland Center led Drake at the Drake Grinnell dual meet in Des Moines with 14 1 3 points. He won the shot put placed second in the 200 220 and 440 yard races and tied for third in the high jump. The Drake Star narrowly missed in sprints as final decisions arrived after long discussion.
The Rev Mr Brown preached at Melpine Presbyterian Church on Sunday on the subject Mothers Day. Services were largely attended and among the most enjoyable in spring. A vocal duet by Misses Lottie Carart and Bessie Raub and a solo by Herbert Raub complemented the observance.
Washington May 12 Congress will be asked to approve nearly 1 million dollars for food clothing shelter and medical aid supplied by the army and navy to flood victims in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Secretary Garrison estimates funds are depleted and the army may be halted until July 1 without reimbursement.
Muscatine Utah athletes hold preliminaries this afternoon to select the beat athletes of Jocel School for the Cater Valley field and track meet scheduled in the city on May 17.
City Attorney Charles P Hawley joined aviator Max Lilly in two aerial hops over Chicago as part of Lillys aviation school at Croco Park. Hawley praised the experience noting speed and security, and said the trips covered about twenty five miles in total. He attended a Lipton tribute in Chicago with Mississippi Valley Power Boat association members also speaking.
The Sudda of Mercy at the First Congregational Church hosted an evening service featuring a miscellaneous program. Children taking part included Dorothy Fuller, Agnes Robbins, Agnes St. John, Mary Robbins, Martha Althaus, Della Nichols, Mildred Bernthelsel, Rusk Norton, Anon Bliven, Adela Blackwall, Ruth McKee, Monson Althaus, Alden Robbins, and Harold Workman.
Five Texas Pipe Ling company workers were killed and two others fatally injured when lightning struck their oil field crew three miles from Cillinsgine Oklahoma. The accident occurred as the men worked on equipment in the field today.
Senator Kenyon of Town announced at a dinner that he will seek legislation to curb indiscriminate expert medical testimony. He urged the American Bar Association to urge affiliated state groups to pass laws ending the use of medical expert testimony as a bargaining tool.
A nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Hamilton residing at Pith and Oakstreete was accidentally shot with an air rifle Sunday afternoon while playing with companions. A bullet lodged in the lad's right hand causing a painful but not serious wound. Farmer R T Hummer of Muscatine Island severely burned his right hand with a sandy paper burn yesterday. Both injuries were treated by Dr T Beveridge.
Inmates visiting a Davenport area farm residence were found shivering after sleeping in a barn loft and singing for shelter. Sheriffs recaptured them as they attempted to leave St. Vincent school grounds, with explanations of homesickness and harsh walking conditions. Twenty seven children will receive Holy Communion at St Matthias Church on Sunday June 1 in a high mass with special choir music.
A pleasant afternoon gathering at Weed Park honored Misa Libbie Diamond of Davenport. Guests included Misses Glatstein Pearlman Share Greenblatt Skolnik Penze man Jones and others as a three course repast concluded and attendees returned to the city. Plans for a May Bun Jaimet Social by the Ladies Aid Society to raise funds for a new Wye Methodist church are underway with about $40 still in treasury. no date set, expected in May. Various civic group events and pensions are listed with meetings at Weed Park and local church halls as spring activities continue.
Three year old Russell Schoemnik, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Schoemnik, was severely injured Sunday afternoon when a cart overturned while being pulled by his brother at 804 Newell Avenue. A dislocated elbow and a broken arm were reported, with medical care provided by Dr A J Weaver. Recovery expected to take several weeks despite the pain.
Rev R V Meigs urged Muscatine churches to back school based entertainments in August and for Sunday schools to adopt them. He argued theatres should aid character building while noting investigations show risks. Rev Motes criticized certain photo-plays for appealing to base instincts and scored Sunday theaters.
Muscatine advertising men plan a Tuesday meeting at the Commercial club rooms. Henry Giessler will speak on advertising methods and effective placing of ads, with the topic described as the best strategies for Muscatine. The session is billed as one of the year’s largest gatherings.
Semiel V West longtime state base janitor died at Des Moines General Hospital on Saturday after a long town residence near Des Moines for six decades. He served in the Civil War era with the 2nd Town and was discharged in Davenport in August 1865.
Rodin speaks at Marbla praising the antique works. He says they speak to him more than humans and urge the modern century to reflect, strive to ascend them through intelligence and love.
A compact reflection argues that courage underpins truth and vice versa, noting that without bravery there is no honest discourse and without truth no meaningful dialogue can occur. The piece emphasizes moral resilience in civic engagement.
Elgin Produce Market reports prices amid May 15 notes. Cedar Valley May 12 social visits include Miss Sadie McIntosh of West Liberty visiting Mrs. H Barnihart and relatives, with several neighbors and kin visiting and spending Sundays at various homes. Also quotes Charles Kisgaley on cheerful, hopeful men succeeding in life.
A抯 fragmentary historical note cites Alexander McLaren on humility and public virtue, arguing true reform begins with modest, unseen acts of integrity before preaching wider religious outreach. It recalls a nursery anecdote about Little Frank and a nurse questioning mischief with humorous mispronunciations.
A clipped line from a Christian Science Monitor passage humorously recalls camp meals. The fragment references woodchoppers and a vacation, with mention of pork and potatoes served as chops and chips in a rustic camp context.
A compact look at New Zealand's daily, weekly, and monthly periodicals, detailing their publication frequency, audience reach, and role in informing readers across urban and rural communities.
A Landon Telegraph tale notes a lady with a severe cold sending her maid to buy two pennyworth of ammoniated chalres. The maid returns unable to obtain the two animated pictures of Queen Anne, provoking great amusement from the mistress.
A cautious narrator recalls a sharp witted huster who after planning a deer hunt uses borrowed funds to cover swift travel costs leaving town for the woods and seeking a quick return from his risky venture.
A long endorsement of sun light and radiant energy as propulsion and medical therapy. The piece touts light based treatments at Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, describing violet rays, incandescent baths, and high frequency devices. It notes physicians treating chronic diseases across states, with free consultations by letter or in person and emphasis on reputable, expert care.
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