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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
4
Photographer Wade Denham opens a studio in Muscatine at Suite A Cedar a half block from Second Street, inviting local residents to view portraits and meet the artist.
Local notices report four shops and a parlor at addresses in Iowa. social visits include Mrs Richard Rockner and three Burlington children visiting friends. Dance invitation at Maccabees Hall on Monday May 1. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs J Edgar Betvold in Spokane Washington. Miss Amy McKibben and Miss Kathleen Crozer head to Davenport as house guests. Social and dance at Maccabees Hall. Mrs B J Richia and daughter return from visit to Cherry and Third streets.
Three men George Aversing Clarence Heinls and Ivan Gray indicted for drinking on a railway train entered guilty pleas in district court before Judge Barker. They were fined 25 dollars each. Judge Barker left for Clinton and will return May 28 to hear liquor case arguments. The Benham vs Turlte case resumes June 9. Memorial hall service for Colonel Benjamin Beach set for Monday at 2 PM with comrades invited to view the late comrade’s home Sunday afternoon.
WANTED two young men aged 15 and 18 to operate button cutting tools at Fourth Street opposite Barry Manufacturing Company's Geo P Christopherson Cutting Plant. Apply in person with references.
Youth readers and families will enjoy a visit to several shows on Tuesday evening as the community hosts a baseball carnival. Local organizers promise varied acts and activities for youngsters and fans alike at the event running this week.
The University of Pennsylvania beat Cornell University 63 to 54 in a rainy Philadelphia meet. Fast times emerged despite a slick track, with the 100 yard dash won in 9.45 seconds, equaling the intercollegiate mark.
Peace Day will be observed at First Baptist church with a sermon by Rev Hobart Van Meigs on The triumphal March of the Prince. A peace union will be submitted for adoption and sent to the Church Peace League of America. The Hague anniversary May 18 1899 will be marked worldwide by churches. Clergymen may reference the day in sermons tomorrow. A request has been made by the Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America for observance.
Rural teachers prepare for end of term as country schools near final days. Central school in 76 township plans a Thursday picnic for parents, Oak Grove hosts an all day outing Friday, other schools arrange picnics and closing observances to mark the term’s end.
In Chicago May 17 the suspension of Manager Stovall of the St. Santa American League club remained under consideration at the American League office. President Johnson announced a decision was expected next week.
A group of about twenty geology students from the state university arrived in Muteatina en route to Ut tola for a day expedition. They are led by Professors A C Thoman and A G Trowbridge. The land across the river yields rich geological specimens and is a frequent field site for researchers.
Miss Ellen King daughter of Dr and Mrs J H King 417 West Fourth street arrived here yesterday from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont en route to the Philippine Islands to visit her brother Captain A A King of the Seventh U S Cavalry. The A M E church announces Rev J W Brown will preach both morning and evening services with Sunday school at 1.00 and the evening service at 7 30.
The Treasury, under Secretary McAdoo, announced a policy shift to accept temporary bonds or certificates as security for national bank deposits. New York City bids May 20 for 4 percent bonds. certificates will cover thirty percent of government deposits, provided they are legally issued and engraved on definite bonds.
Muscatine city council held a special session to consider residents’ objections to paving inside the tracks of the Toca railway along West Third Street. P. P. Crafts, superintendent of D. and M, met with aldermen and agreed to meet the demands, though weeks may pass before the new brick can be secured and the track torn up for repairs.
Final arrangements will be made for the rally in the city by the Ladies of Maccabees on Tuesday during the Muscatine Hive No. 18 regular session. Iowa City Davenport Clinton and surrounding cities are expected to send large delegations for the vesper. Dr Elizabeth Hoper of Port Huron Michigan medical examiner will be present along with Mrs Mabel T LaRue Iowa state commander. Local members will hold a tea towel shower at the regular meeting Monday night and each member is asked to bring a tea towel.
A Davenport meeting at the Davenport Commercial club drew 26 attendees to launch Tri-City alumni of Town State college. G R Biles presided. Muscatine alumni were represented and plan a Muscatine chapter. Four Muscatine graduates attended: Jt A Kirkpatrick, H C Smith, G Young, and H J Carson. The group aims to form a county society with about twenty Muscatine county members eligible.
Washington May 1 federal health service issues ruling requiring water supplies on ra ilways and inland steamers to be pure. Water in train tanks must be certified free from impurities and state or municipal authorities must inspect at least every six months unless contagious diseases are present in the sourcing district.
Henry Maynard Butler a native Muscatine and former solicitor of the navy died in Washington D C after over two months illness. He was 54 and unmarried. Relatives in Muscatine were advised of his death and his remains will be sent to Columbus Ohio for burial. Butler graduated from Muscatine High School and later earned a degree from the university. His father Jacob Butler was a longtime Muscatine resident active in local affairs.
Obsequies for Benjamin Beach set for Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at 800 West Third Street home of son Fred Beach. Rev J B Rendall of First Presbyterian will preside. Shelby Nordan Post to conduct burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Family requests no flowers.
Joseph C. Trout was arrested by Constable Bliers and arraigned before Judge Brows. He pleaded guilty to wife desertion and was held to await the grand jury with bond set at 6100. Indictment likely by County Attorney Thompson. A separate note mentions cash owed and intoxication costs. a vagrant received a 15 day suspended sentence on promising to depart town.
Society Glory couples attend the Hard Time dance hosted by Mrs Gert Pide at the Muscatine Launch Club Friday night. Fifty pairs enjoyed old fashioned dances including the Virginia Reel. Dancers wore ludicrous costumes and called the event one of the year’s most enjoyable. Royal Neighbor’s Sunshine club plans a Woodman ball session next Tuesday with hostesses Mrs Henry Dealing and Mrs W C Busch.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church hosted a Kensington on Friday afternoon in the shared parlors. Hostesses included Mrs Henry Jayne Mrs Olford Kilne Mrs Fred Krell Mrs O A W Kent and others. The event featured a pleasant afternoon with lively attendance and socializing.
The article describes a church gathering where members read recipes to be turned into bake form for a future wedding, with Mrs. C. Ketchum contributing a "How to Cook Husband" recipe. Grace and Irene Ketchum performed piano duets and Gladys Jindlar gave vocal solos. Four Camp Fire groups of the YWCA prepared for an exhibition on June 18, with Minnehaha group practicing and possibly boating if weather allows. The YWCA story hour will replace vesper services this summer, with rooms open from 4 to ? Miss Olive Strickler leading. A piano recital by Laurentia Rolland and participation by Nell Foley, Raymond Ribalk, and Ada Rolland drew local attendees. Captain and Mrs. W. A. Hyeell celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary with unannounced family visits and refreshments. The Major John Sewing Chess group will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Welch’s home for sewing.
May 14 report from Conesville welcomes Mrs. May Jones of Hartline Washington who visited H Owen’s family. Ben Andrews and Dale from Marengo arrived to spend days with Mrs Rateliffe. Grace Reformed Junior Kensington met with about twenty, Miss Aldahs mamma served light refreshments. Royal Neighbors Convention at Riverside last week enjoyed royal Riverside camp hospitality with a welcoming parade.
The Conesville camp conducted an officer seating drill with attendees including Henrietta Ceci Agnes Hankina Len nie Maxwell Rosa Buser Minnie Maxwell Minnie Miller Della Babb Minnie Mincher Manda Dyche Nei Hen. Jones Elsie Trautman Eva Joan Millie Maxwell Cora Welver ton Lydia Criger Waney Wagner Margaret Hawking Make Jean Junu Tucker Velma Mesrick Belle Brown MoiHa English Nellie Foor Grace Crist Dale Cecil Emma Gawkins Agnes Tarpy. Eva Jones visited Iowa City with relatives then returned with A W Jones and others. Mrs Green and children visited with Blanche Carpenter family. Epworth League will hold annual anniversary program next Sunday with music readings and addresses. Newly elected officers to be installed: President Audrey Foster First vice president Gladys Miller Second vice president Mrs Pan Bucer Third vice president Mrs W A Mincher Fourth vice president Spiria Foster Secretary Ruth DeLeo Treasurer Jens Foster Pianist Winifred English. John English returned to Atkinson IL after visiting. Born to John Davis and wife a son named Glenn Leland on May 7. Mrs Edward Sweeney and three children returned to Trenton Mo after visiting aunt Mrs J L DeLay.
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