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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
Family Theatre on East Third Street features the Majestic Trio and Earl Gillihan with a comedian in a class by himself plus Nichols and Smith performing tricks on bicycles. Two shows nightly with matinee daily. Admission 10 cents matinee, 10 and 20 cents at night. Reservations by telephone.
Addresses and shop ads appear alongside announcements of church meetings Royal Neighbors gathering and recovery news for two injured men Julius Zellman and Henry Coffman. Mrs Kate Parvin returns from Chicago after Royal Neighbors convention and plans for May 27 assembly at Wilton are noted with times and proceedings.
Tiecke Edwards known as Curt Edwards was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Judge H S Howe's court. Deputy Mike Wilhite arrested him near Sycamore Street on Second. He left the courtroom smiling after paying the penalty.
In Quincy Illinois May 21 at the Grand Army of the Republic fortieth second encampment a parade featured seven bands with 3000 veterans and state militia. The assistant adjutant general reported 187 net losses in members that year 43 percent death rate $3185 charity expended. Department totals show 18024 members 790 death losses 23 honorable discharges 292 transfers 760 suspensions. Balances on hand $2221. Officers to be elected and a sham battle planned.
Attention Masons. There will be work in the third degree at Iowa lodge No. 2 A. F. and A. M. tomorrow Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock sharp. All brethren of good standing are invited to attend. Per W. M.
The family of Wiliston Utter thanks the G. A. R. Post Major John Cirele friends and neighbors for kind assistance during illness and death. Signed by Mrs. Nettie Olin and Mrs. Celia Barker.
Governor Albert B. Cummins arrives in Muscatine at 2:30 am and attends a luncheon at W. S. Hill's home. He greets Republicans and Democrats at a two hour hotel reception, hosts a 6 pm dinner at Hill's, and delivers a political address at Family Theatre later.
Reuben Adams a 14 year old lad from Pella Iowa drowned in a pond while swimming with friends. He cramps beyond his depth and disappeared before rescuers could reach him. His body was recovered about half an hour later despite oxygen resuscitation attempts. he was the son of Mrs Adams matron of Cotton Hill Central University.
A satirical piece contrasts fat with health and happiness, warning that smiles hide misery of obesity. It promotes Rengo as a superior fat-reduction method, claiming safety and effectiveness. The ad lists The Rengo Co. in Detroit and local Muscatine distributor A. W. Morgan, with pricing and mailing offer.
Dr G D Lezotte arrived from Keokuk where Episcopal diocese delegates attended a meeting. Muscatine delegates traveled by steamer Helen Blair and are expected home tonight. The convention called for at least 50000 to grow the Iowa Episcopal fund with a 15 member committee and solicitor pay. Diocese treasurer A H Cole reported 9768 63 receipts and 8917 22 disbursements to April 30 1908, with 851 41 cash on hand May 1 1908 and 1003 70 unpaid assessments.
Washburn Crosby now operates a Muscatine branch with a city warehouse for instant delivery. John Loveridge, based in Burlington, will oversee the territory and visit grocers every Thursday. Grocers welcome the shift as it reduces costs and aids direct delivery to consumers.
Governor Cummins says he will carry Iowa by at least 25,000 votes though Muscatine county is not in his official estimate. He expects the state total to reach that margin and notes support in Muscatine city could offset any country gains for Allison. Cummins emphasizes rising strength from reservation work and remains hopeful he will be chosen at the primary.
A 45 horsepower touring car with six men veered off a road near South Bend Indiana and rolled down a steep bank injuring E R Wills secretary of the American Trust Company Syracuse Samuel Leeper president of the American Trust Co Samuel Good real estate broker Samuel Lentz coal dealer John C Ellsworth dry goods merchant and H Gerard the chauffeur all listed as seriously injured.
Six woman suffragists were arrested in London for a protest in front of Premier Asquith’s residence. They chose prison terms from one week to a month instead of paying recognizances for good behavior. The action followed Asquith’s hint that government support for a democratic amendment favoring women’s suffrage could emerge in the reform bill.
Eight members of the Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry drop anchor in Bellingham Bay at 11 o clock and are formally welcomed by Major De Mattos. The division includes the Connecticut Rhode Island Louisiana Vermont New Jersey Kansas Nebraska and Virginia. Remaining ships anchor at Port Angeles and Port Townsend.
New London Wis May 21 Despondency over family troubles given as cause for Mrs Carrie Shaw’s death in Hortonville mill pond. The body showed no mutilation. Charles Abrams, accused, believes he will be released.
A 17 year old apprentice Lee Cooks volunteered to rivet bolts high above Davenport Iowa completing the tallest steel stack at the Corn Products factory. He climbs 152 feet along swaying scaffolding where older workers refused to continue and is lowered from the top after finishing the work.
J C Benedict of Davenport Iowa writes to the school board alleging a rule requiring students to remain after school unless during recess killed his daughter Emma. He says the rule caused her suffering and health decline, prompting calls for investigation. Superintendent F L Smart denies such a rule exists.
A severe electrical storm struck Mason City Iowa last night. Three point fourteen inches of rain fell in nine hours flooding Lime and Willow creeks and washing them over their banks. It was the heaviest May storm in years.
The Forward society of the German Congregational church will meet June 9 at the Park avenue home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Bieber East Hill. Miss Mary Hitzke hosts with Mrs C A Dettmers assisting. About forty members attended a Tuesday evening gathering with games music ice cream and cake.
Members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist Episcopal church are invited to a weekly meeting at the church parlors to plan summer activities and conduct business. A St Matthias Industrial meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM in the school hall.
San Francisco May 21 David Sheehan is sentenced to fifteen years in a military prison for desertion. He has deserted the army eleven times and is described as the most notorious deserter the army has known.
Kansas City jury convict Mrs. Sarah Morasch age 48 of poisoning four year old Ruth Miller leading to a life sentence. Deliberations and verdict rendered in Kansas City Kansas courtroom on May 21.
Miss Aleta Barger of East Sixth street was honored with a china shower hosted by Miss Frieda Vetter at 403 West Eighth street on Tuesday evening. About 29 friends attended, with a pink theme, carnations, and paper hearts. Games, music, and refreshments followed as she receives numerous pieces of china ahead of her wedding next Wednesday to Otto Teuful of East Sixth street.
Colds that linger till spring strain the system and nerves and may lead to illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a quick, safe remedy that stops coughs and expels the cold. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Laurel Hill on May 21 reports visits by Ferdinand Bunge and family to Henry Schaeffer area. Local trades include Peter Wacker delivering implements near Wilton and Lloyd Taylor’s business calls at Summit. The piece records dances at Reimers home and various short visits among Wilton, Reynolds, and Rock Island residents.
Robert C. P. Holmes, an agent for Commonwealth Edison, was found dead in a downtown Chicago alley with strangulation marks on his neck and a blackened face. The body showed signs of a struggle and valuables were missing.
In Peoria Illinois on May 21 the Illinois Elks elected officers for the coming term President Andrew Olson of Moline First Vice President John S Brown of Monmouth Second Vice President P W Gallagher of Canton Third Vice President J J Brittan of Bloomington Secretary Lew H Pratt of Jacksonville Treasurer I H Johnson of Charleston were chosen to lead the organization.
David Vanatta of Muscatine departed for southern Texas to represent Davenport and Muscatine people drawing for land in the new reservation opening. Twenty Davenport and nineteen local residents are listed as interested in the draw.
William J. Bryan spent about ninety minutes in Harrisburg pa between trains and met with leading Bryan supporters who were defeated at the state convention to urge the delegates at large be instructed for the Nebraskan candidate.
Anna Conley four years old daughter of John Conley was seriously injured in Mason City Iowa when she fell against a cupboard today. Local authorities reported the mishap occurred this afternoon and the child was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will be entertained at the church parlor tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock by Mesdames McGrew Bogard Legler Wilford Kautz and C Will. A program has been prepared and refreshments will be served. All the women
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