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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
4
Epworth League of the Methodist church hosts an ice cream social on Wednesday evening on the parsonage lawn featuring a good program and an orchestra. Local businesses advertise Jewel gas stores and Barger & Barrows ice cream shop nearby.
Mrs Henry Nicklas and family visited Muscatine on business and calls. Miss Emmie Pantel and Emmie Pantel visited friends in Muscatine. Grandpa Dix returned home from Columbus Junction after weeks away. Barn dance at Grandpa Eisele’s drew a good crowd. Several families from Muscatine and Grandview spent Sunday with Henry Nichlas and family.
In Cleveland on May 19 the body of Rt Rev Ignatus F Horstmann was laid to rest with Roman Catholic rites. Two archbishops and twelve bishops attended. over 300 priests sang the office of the dead. Archbishops Moeller and Ryan of Philadelphia celebrated the Pontifical Requiem Mass and delivered the sermon.
A historic claim asserts catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the remedy. The advertisement promises a $1000 reward for cure failure and notes internal dosing and mucous system effects. Sold by druggists at 75 cents along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dr Dobson visits Eldon relatives. Mrs Townsend travels to Cedar Rapids for a sister's illness. Mrs Buttler and Mrs Farrer depart for Chicago. Burlington visitors and departures noted. Epworth Leagues attend Mt Pleasant convention. Rev Sternberg attends funeral in Mt Pleasant. Wapello residents make various trips including Morning Sun and Burlington. W W Williams injured by a horse with two broken ribs.
A shopper review highlights Gold Medal Flour as ideal for pastry, praising texture and rise. The note credits the product with reliable results for bakers seeking consistent quality.
The final winter term indoor athletic test at the local Y M C A crowned Charles Hermann as top scorer with 872 points across two horse moves parallel bars high bars and three strength tests. Oakla Allbee won the improvement class raising his percentage by 164 points to take first in that category. Robert Schenck chin ups set a new record with twenty one repetitions.
Paris May 19 The wedding of Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme Gould is not decided yet. They are engaged and wish to marry soon but face complications from Jay Goulds will reducing a childs share if married without executors consent.
Judge J Scott Richman was buried at Greenwood cemetery at 3 15 pm with Masonic and Muscatine bar association attendance. Dr J N Elliott delivered the eulogistic sermon praising his life and service, while Masons laid him to rest and friends recalled his honesty, duty, and civic virtue.
The Mothers' Club gathered yesterday afternoon at North Mulberry avenue home of Mrs. Sarah Fox. Mrs. J. H. Kendig read the afternoon paper on The Art of Doing Favors. The next meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Weed Park Club House with a social and picnic lunch at noon. The group adopted Neglect not the gift that is in the and planned the yearly booklet and printing contract dates.
Mae Cather ine Wood testified for most of the day in her absolute divorce suit against United States Senator Thomas C. Platt. She presented a marriage certificate and letters alleged to be from the senator and described giving up papers under duress to sign a $10 000 settlement.
Mrs F X Schaeffer entertained about twelve ladies Sunday evening at the Commercial house dinner party. The table displayed a mimic battleship with small marine boats, carnations, and smilax. Misses Lucille and Bessie Narvis provided piano selections and several vocal numbers were performed.
Ensign F. L. Roper of Lowell Mass gave a stere opticon lecture at the First Baptist Church last evening. He described Salvation Army work in India Japan China and Africa and explained how the army aids homeless people in large cities through its home mission.
Thirty dolls dressed in best clothes by the Philathea Class of First M. E. church met at Miss Luella Pearce home on Iowa avenue. Dolls will be sent to India through missionary Miss Anna Elicker for local school children who will receive them as gifts from Muscatine girls.
Champions Hose Hook and Ladder company calls a special meeting for Tuesday evening May 19 at 8 o clock to act on the Lyons invitation. Per order H J Hartman president.
Mr and Mrs Henry Heinz of 1005 East Seventh Street entertained many friends Sunday evening in honor of the twentieth anniversary of their marriage. The event featured games and vocal and instrumental music with refreshments served. Both hosts are well known in Muscatine, he the publisher of The German Herald.
About fifty friends pleasantly surprised Miss Hazel Harrison on her twentieth birthday anniversary. The evening featured games and music, both vocal and instrumental, with delicious refreshments. Carnations were given as favors.
A well attended Court of Honor lodge meeting last evening balloted one new candidate. After the business session attendees enjoyed a social dance with refreshments served.
The Yeoman lodge plans a May basket social at its new quarters tomorrow evening. Members should bring a basket, and a special program is prepared for the event.
The Rescue Hose company announces a called meeting this evening under Foreman J. F. McBride to discuss current matters and plans.
Muscatine delegates to the annual Episcopal diocese convention depart on No. 1 train for Keokuk this morning. The party includes Rev. A. I. Boss E. C. Stocker G. D. Lezotte F. D. Miller Mrs Ellen M. Brown and Mr and Mrs J. R. Reuling. They arrive before noon and stay until Thursday as Bishop Morrison of Davenport presides.
May 19 Clinton. Dozen women linked to millionaire Tom Snell face possible breakup as ardent love letters from his trunk are set to be introduced in court for a new trial. Judge Solon Philbrick will decide if the letters and writer names are admissible, prompting crowds at the De Witt county courthouse.
Delegates gather in Waterloo Iowa for the annual Women’s Home Missionary union gathering of Congregational churches. Reports indicate flourishing conditions as officers are chosen and the general association opens in the afternoon and evening.
The Kron Prince Wilhelm sails from New York to Cherbourg and Bremen with 8.35 million dollars in gold. Four point five million to Germany and 3.85 million to France are shipped by New York banks. Most is bars, with 1 million in double eagles for Berlin.
The obituary tribute recalls a biblical saying and notes Judge Richman’s immediate family all preceded him in death except son E. F. Richman, his law partner and companion in decline. The writer offers heartfelt sympathy and prayers for comfort and blessing.
The Bijou theatre drew a full house this afternoon as school children attended a theatre party. Attendees arrived in varied attire, but interest in the show kept Manager Gollos busy handing out tickets until the last seat was taken. The children seemingly enjoyed the performance, whether or not they recognized the tribute.
Wellman Iowa May 19 Ep worth League held an anniversary program Sunday night. Reports of local ball game attendance in Keota and Wellman high school participation. Visitors include Miss Walker of Chicago and Miss Florence Kirkendall for Mt. Vernon festival. Joel England remains critically ill. Mrs J W Hunter and Misses Susan and Edna Gardner attended the W M S convention at West Liberty. Miss Jennie Dodds visited Iowa City Riverside. Dr Speers of Atalissa visited over Sunday. Mrs Pearl Gardner of Newton guest of C C and W P Gardner. Rhua Armstrong spent Sunday with family in Brighton. E D Lewis and family visited Riverside. R B Hull opens a “Wonder Store” in the Weller building offering hardware and groceries.
A patient is urged to buy a bottle of ZEMO today as it destroys the germ causing dandruff. The product promises instant itching relief and prevention of hair loss while leaving the scalp clean and healthy. For sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Four rooms suitable for light housekeeping available at 609 West Third in an ideal location. Contact W. D. Peck by phone for details.
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