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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
8
Local brief items list visitors and residents from Atalissa West Liberty and Muscatine. Confirmed hospital updates for Mrs. Gremmel and Mrs. Lowenthal, with several addresses and business notices for local merchants and a Saturday sale on wash dresses at Mce- Calm Dry Goods Co. Sleepy-Eye flour promotion ends the page.
The Morgan Stock Co presents The Devil at the Grand tonight using Savage's Molnar version. It marks the first Muscatine staging at popular prices with a first class cast and Morgan's own scenery. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents. Ophelia Gold Medal Flour is nourishing. Kezian.
The A O U W grand lodge convention concluded in Burlington with Muscatine delegates returning home. The level rate was defeated and the insurance rate problem postponed. Officers were installed, the local deputy system adopted, and the Degree of Honor chose independence from the superior lodge. The group declined state district divisions for future conventions.
Saturday 11:30 to 1 p m White Table with Mrs Addie Barnard serving soup and crackers K Brown Table led by Mrs Geo A Winn serving baked beans roast pork brown bread and coffee 15c Green Table led by Mrs W M Stirlen with potato and lettuce salads bread butter pickles ic Red Table hosted by Mrs Anna Beacham fruit salad wafers 5c Yellow Table led by Mrs Mary Millett lemon pie 5c Pink Table hosted by Mrs Becky ice cream and cake 10c Ticket collection by Mrs Sarah Fox and Miss Sue Browning
Mrs Myrtle Brewer of Little River is jailed in Lyons Kansas after confessing to fatally shooting Frederick Ann, a bridge carpenter. She says Arn annoyed her and she acted with justification, offering no further explanation.
Henry Hahn of Muscatine spent Thursday night at the Will Bryant home. Will Haller of Durant visited friends in Laurel Hill on Sunday. Marguerite Angerer returned from Davenport after visiting her brother Dr. John Doran. Albert and Laurence Brugman visited friends in Durant Sunday. G O Day and family of Sweetland spent Sunday at the Romig home. Dan Dwyer of Wilton called on friends Monday. Vera Cummings left for Muscatine Monday for a week with relatives. James Cockshoot returned from Tama City Monday after visiting his sister Mrs. Mary Van Dyke. Frank Angerer spent Sunday in Durant. John Feltman shipped two cars of cattle to Chicago Monday. Dan Romig and son Ira of Muscatine spent Sunday with Mrs Romig’s mother, Mary Romig. Christ Fick and family visited near Durant Sunday. Lloyd Taylor called on friends near Muscatine Sunday evening.
An article extols using proper rest and wholesome food for energy. It praises Wheat and Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes as nourishing, easily digested sources of strength and wellness. It urges choosing Egg-O-See products marked with the E-C emblem for a satisfying breakfast and better daily work.
A telegram to County Auditor A S Lawrence from Canton Art Metal says metal furnishings for the new courthouse will ship next Monday by fast freight. The delay halted entry to the building, and once installation finishes the new courthouse may be ready for occupancy though the completion time is not stated.
The funeral for Robert Kurriger was held at 9 this morning from St Marys Catholic church with Father J I Grieser directing services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Clarence Fuller Edward Bersch George Williams Geo Sharrar William Kuriger and Henry Schwab.
The funeral of Elizabeth Eckhard, who died at the county farm early Thursday, was held at 2 PM at Greenwood memorial chapel with Rev. J. B. Smith of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist met at Mrs. J. L. MacColm’s West Fourth Street home. Papers were read by Mrs. P. W. Francis Mrs. Robert Chase and Miss Anna R. Ballard. Recitations by Mrs. W. P. Frazier and a quartet led by Mrs. E. L. McColm sang. May Howard presided and City Missions was discussed. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mesdames J. L. MacColm May Howard W. E. Downer H. F. Barnard and Miss Frances Will.
The Ladies of West Hill organized the Dew Drop Button Club at Mrs. Clara Guesswegen's home on West Hill. Officers elected include President Laura Nyenhuis, Vice President Jennie Caple, Secretary Clara Guessregen, Treasurer Nora Rankin, and Inspector Lucy Kent. Next meeting set for May 25 at Mrs. Nyenhuis's home.
Muscatine High School seniors were hosted by Miss Mary Bielefeld at her Grant Street home. The party featured decorations in the class colors with souvenir cards as favors and refreshments served to guests.
Albert Graebner and Ben O'Hara hosted an invitation dance at Hare's hall last evening. About fifty couples attended and enjoyed an excellent musical program by the Paudiet Orchestra, marking one of the season's most successful events.
The first of a second series of dances held Thursday night at the Muscatine Launch club proved a delightful affair with about 30 couples in attendance.
The Button Club of the Major John Circle will meet this evening at the home of Mrs A J Barger on East Sixth street. All members are urged to attend as substantial work is planned.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Bessie Goldstein of Muscatine to Mr. Sam Orvitz of Rock Island. The ceremony is planned for Woodman Hall on Sunday May 30.
A fragment notes competition on value from Mce Colm Dry Goods Co. praising goods offered at low prices. The brief emphasizes favorable pricing as a selling point in the local trade scene.
Laurent Cownel calls regular K of C session in the hall this evening at 7 30. Members with membership applications should submit them at the meeting. Full attendance planned as important business will be transacted. Per order A G Bestenlehner F S.
The forecast for the next 48 hours predicts only slight Mississippi river changes from Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes minimal fluctuations in level and flow.
The jury found William Adler, president of the defunct State National Bank, guilty of misapplication of bank funds. Sentence was deferred.
Springfield Illinois May 14 The roll call on the eighty seventh joint ballot for the election of United States senator was purely formal today. But two members of the senate were present.
A short excerpt discusses value over price in jewelry advertising. It notes that some quotes aim to appear low while maintaining quality, highlighting the tension between low pricing and credible quality in watches and jewelry.
George Shields rode the Booster train Tuesday morning. Miss Neema Stuart and Olive Barnard visited Mrs. C. E. Schillig of Fruitland last week. A small group gathered Thursday at Ed Barnard’s with Henry Butz, George Wittich, Mavis, Frank Walker, and Wm Butz among attendees. Farmers work in the favorable weather. J C Stuart and Ed Barnard of Oak Grove along with John Parks of town visited Fruitland on Sunday at C E Schillig’s.
Grandview items list residents and visitors traveling to Muscatine and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs A H Young Dr D J Higley Mrs Silas Guthrie Jake Teets Henry Thompson Dallas Zimmerman Mrs C E Storms Arthur Craddock Philip King Edna Paxson Elmer Chatfield Icey Gentzler Mrs Frank Lamansky John Hascher Elizabeth Hascher Townsend Sophia Connor and grandson Lyle Gonse with notes on destinations and visits in early May.
Friday afternoon return of Island native W B Huff and son Levi. Mrs T B Christie and Mrs Lina Martin travel to Muscatine for family visits and shopping. E W Anderson of Columbus Junction, D M Bridges and Flossie visit Muscatine. several others from town make business trips and attend to errands on Saturday.
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