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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
4
Clarence Hamilton, officer with the Atlanta Police Department in Atlanta, Georgia, is referenced in a brief item. The note confirms his association with the city law enforcement agency.
A flurry of short trips fills the day as Wilton and Fairport visitors travel to Davenport Moline Rock Island Andalusia and Iowa City. Residents depart for relatives shopping and medical visits while others return home after brief stays. Local events include church services and candy shop promotions.
A YMCA meeting for men will discuss a vital question tomorrow afternoon at 32:00 o clock. The event invites attendees to join a thoughtful presentation and discussion on the issue.
Advert reads that Root Juice has cured rheumatism catarrh indigestion and liver kidney or stomach troubles with testimonials from prominent locals. It urges readers to buy Morgan's drug store bottle at one dollar or three bottles for two dollars and a half.
The J. D. club of United Brethren church met Friday night at Miss Selah Terry's East Fifth street home with refreshments and a pleasant evening. They plan to entertain the Sunshine club Monday at Electric Park. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A. Mull's Cedar street home on May 28. The Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian met Friday afternoon in the church parlors with 46 ladies present and refreshments served.
The Iola Palefaces met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Bertha Roby's home 219 Roselawn avenue for a social time. The next meeting is set for Friday May 28 at Mrs. J Whisler's home Seventh street and Mulberry avenue.
The Fraternal Aid Association met last evening at Shammo hall with good attendance. Members transacted the usual business, enjoyed a short program, and refreshments were served after the session.
The St Matthias Industrial society met Friday afternoon at the school house. The usual sewing was done and there was a good attendance. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held Thursday afternoon May 28 at the school house.
The Degree of Pocahontas held a meeting Friday night to handle regular business. Officers were nominated and the next meeting will conduct the election.
Delta Kappa Phi girls hosted the Beta Iota Phi boys Friday evening at Miss Maude Sawyer's home. The gathering was pleasant with refreshments served.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. George Dunker located at 929 Fulham Avenue.
A Caracas criminal court judge dismissed charges against former President Castro for complicity in a December plot to assassinate Juan Vicente Gomez. The ruling followed Gomez’s amnesty decree freeing those detained during the overthrow of Castro’s administration.
Adam Deahr and Luther Deahr with family and George Jennings and sons visited Margaret Burk. H Federman and Raymond stayed at H Kirchner's in Nichols. W Mills joined Bert Adams and Nichols for a ball game won by Nichols six to nine, umpired by M Nugent. A large crowd attended with J L Mills visiting J Passmore.
A baby boy was born this morning to Mr Howard Grossklaus and Mrs Grossklaus of Fourth Street after a ten round labor.
At 3 20 this afternoon injunction petitions were filed with County Clerk McKee naming Shorty Bates Gilliam and Charles Raines as defendants. Plaintiff P J Barry alleges the pair have engaged in illegal sale of intoxicating liquors and asks the court to restrain further activity.
Articles of Respect drawn up by Shelby Norman Post No 231 honor Comrade Wm Peck who was loyal to his country and a loving husband and father. The post extends heartfelt sympathies to the family and directs publication of the resolutions in city papers and a copy to the family. Signed by J B Downer Jacob Ellicker John Koehler.
New York May 22 Cornelius P Shea former Czar of Teamsters arrested last night charged by police with stabbings in connection with a local strike after arriving from Chicago several months ago He faces charges related to aggressive actions during the ongoing labor dispute in the city
A woman named Alice Walsh and a man identified as Shea were found stabbed multiple times at a residence on West Thirteenth Street. Both victims were covered in blood. Shea refused to speak to investigators.
Illinois Judge Guy C. Scott, seriously ill with peritonitis, was moved by special train to Galesburg hospital. His operation was performed at 9:30 this morning under Dr. Percy, with family and aides present. his prognosis remains guarded as the uphill battle continues.
A brief health ad proclaims Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
Manager Brockman announces summer program at Family Theatre with films changed four times weekly. New pictures added Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday. Patrons responded well to the week’s offerings and the best films will be shown.
Constable Duncan serves notice on the Eagle Lodge at 318 East Second Street. They must remove from the property within three days, the order coming from the property owner, Mrs. Mary Bisigsi.
St Paul water stage shows 146.80 feet with a reading of 9 on the gauge. multiple stations indicate variation in stage height across the river system. Continuous monitoring urged for mariners and flood briefings.
Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports a slowly falling stage over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine as river levels ease.
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