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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
4
Local notices report residents traveling to Davenport and Columbus Junction, shopping in the city, and trains Firefly El Paso and Elleso seen. Thormann Mfg Co advertises men’s button cutters and saws.
A. G. Bestenrehner states that all accounts with no arrangements by May 29 will be turned over to an attorney.
W A Little of Des Moines has presented a $3140.44 check to Charles A Giesenhaus as executor for Frederick Giesenhaus. The late policy holder bought a $2000 life policy at age 40 in 1872 for 34 years, with tax free dividends, producing about $1100 profit and accumulating dividends. The payment signals strong performance for policy holders in Muscatine.
Iowa Central offers special round trip fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Puget Sound points for meetings in June. Additional itineraries include Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and more with varying surcharges, sale dates, and return limits. Contact agents or A B Cutts in Minneapolis for details.
Mike Missel and family visited Muscatine on Saturday. Pine Mills club edged Blue Grass 9 to 4 in a close game. Mrs John Sieh Jr and daughter of Montpelier visited Pine Mills. Nellie Nagel from near New Era visited Anna Kretschmar. Mrs August Kemper of Pine Mills stayed with sister Mrs Wolf in Pleasant Prairie.
Davenport business group prodding an interurban link between Davenport and Muscatine has engaged Civil Engineer W H Kimball to survey two routes Blue Grass Pleasant Prairie Sweetland Center and Buffalo Montpelier Fairport. The study will compare routes and assess towns along the lines for development potential. The Buffalo route would face Rock Island competition yet offer steady local patronage while Blue Grass route would tap densely settled farming areas and towns with no current rail service. The project is backed by Davenport and Muscatine communities and may connect Muscatine North South with the I S line, potentially linking Burling ton via Elrick Junction.
Articles filed in Muscatine County establish the Drew Timber company with R. D. Musser C. R. Musser and Z. W. Hutchinson as incorporators. Capital stock is 500000 dollars in 100 dollar shares. The firm plans saw mills warehouses and rail ventures and begins May 15 1906 for a 20 year life.
Davenport May 24 special report the Rock Island county grand jury indicted William Nagel Jr of Muscatine on five counts including fornication robbery burglary larceny burglary and attempt to rob burglary and attempt to murder. The woman Jo sephine Collette was indicted on fornication. Old indictments of murder remain but could be used if others are voided by the supreme court.
L S Coffin of Fort Dodge was named by Iowa prohibitionists for governor at Des Moines convention. Other tickets include K W Brown for lieutenant governor J S Ward for secretary of state George W White for treasurer and J L Watson for attorney general. The platform calls for repeal of the mulct law immediate prohibition and constitutional amendments to ban intoxicating liquor manufacture and sale. Coffin said that no Iowa member in congress or the senate is free from liquor interests.
Descriptive Indian words such as Muskoka Clear Sky Stand Maznetewan Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha Bright Water and Happy Lands Temagami Deep Water are touted as fittingly describing delightful summer spots accessible via the Grand Trunk Railway. Copy mentions a double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls, with literature and timetables mailed free upon application to G W Vaux at Adams Street Chicago.
The twenty sixth annual Iowa Funeral Directors convention adjourned in Burlington Iowa May 24. Officers elected include President Henry Gray Des Moines first vice president Leo Meyers Clearfield second vice president M J O Keefe Waterloo secretary treasurer W H Rick Williams sergeant at arms C F Foehlinger Oskaloosa and trustees Fred Underkircher Burlington. Delegates to the national association include C A Gregoire Dubuque H A Wiley Waverly T M Reynold Washington Dr Carpenter Des Moines J W Porter Eagle Grove. Next meeting will be at Cedar Rapids. The group increased annual dues refused district contributions increase and voted to again press to pass the embalmers license bill.
J G Hill of Punington Ia identified the drowned man as his brother James W Hill of Moline I during a visit to the city. The suspect believes foul play was involved and notes peculiar conduct by relatives as inconsistencies in disappearance stories emerge. Hill says James last seen April 5 and was a painter by trade.
Washington May 24 special report notes the denaturized alcohol bill passed the senate with restrictive amendments. Allison delivered a strong speech in support but warned benefits may not reach all people. The measure takes effect next January.
Daut and Whitmer operate a headquarters for bee supplies farm implements buggies windmills pumps gasoline engines cream separators and bargains in real estate. A Latin skin cream and powder claim to make shiny oily muddy skin fair for 25 cents.
Short listing notes a chair described as invalid and offered for sale at Wittich Bros with inquiry requested.
Lloyd Cox stands accused of breaking and entering with intent to commit murder. Hearing in Judge Howe's court heard six factory witnesses but testimony not completed. County Attorney Hanley prosecutes. J G Kammerer defends. No decision today as defense seeks authorities on breaking and entering. If guilty as charged he faces district court. if acquitted he is released or may await another trial.
The ladies of the A. M. E. church served dinner today at the old Borger stand corner Second and Iowa avenue to a large crowd. Three tables fed diners and supper will be served this evening at the same location to accommodate another large turnout.
Webster City Iowa May 24 The doctors and the Martin Telephone company reach peace after a two month controversy. The company raised rates by $1 a month and the doctors surrendered their phones. The dispute ends with service restored at the old rate.
Victory by one vote was recorded for Dr. W. E. Caldwell of Fort Worth Texas in a case involving charges of heresy in the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church at Greenville South Carolina.
A crowd in Rosedale Kansas tried to lynch a Black man found hiding under a white woman’s bed. Police intervened, the man was cut down before being strangled and he is expected to recover.
The city school board completed its inspection tour this forenoon surveying East Hill and South Muscatine schools last. Most buildings are in fairly good condition with repainting and renovations needed broadly.
H Burlbut injured his index finger while operating a rip saw at the Huttig mill. He was taken to Dr. J L Klein and the finger dressed after the accident last evening.
Travel offer listing round trip fares 12.60 to New Haven Conn and return plus 1.00 from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road with June 2 3 4 and 5 and extension option Return by June 30 at Nickel Plate office Room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago.
On May 24 at New York Produce Market wheat for July delivery traded at 89 3 4 cents and corn at 54 3 4 cents, reflecting market activity in bread grains.
Arrangements are underway by the Citizens' Railway and Light company to erect a waiting room at Weed park entrance. Track work will begin after Washington street grading. line extends 300 feet toward the club house with a depot at the terminal. The new building will resemble the one at the Ralfway Park entrance and council approved the project.
Last evening at 8 o clock the marriage of H. C. Thiesen and Miss Mary Kane was performed by Rev F J Leonard at St Matthias rectory. Attended by John Kane and Miss Hattie Kane, the couple then hosted a wedding supper at the bride’s former home 1215 Smalley avenue with an Italian orchestra. Miss Kane wore white fig ured swiss with embroidery and bride roses. The groom, a Cedar county native and Des Moines pharmacy graduate, runs a 309 East Second street business and is active in local civic groups. They will reside at 511 West with guests welcome.
A fragment notes that Fourth Street after June 1 has already progressed to housekeeping measures.
Last evening the First Presbyterian choir and orchestra members were entertained by Miss Dorothea Dreier at her West Third home in honor of Miss Nellie Robertson who leaves soon for the east. Musical numbers, games and guessing contests formed the amusements with Miss Elsie Fack winning first honors in the guessing contest and a hand painted cup and saucer as prize. Clarence Klaffenbach received the booby prize, a gold locket.
Weed park club members forwarded a petition endorsed by the city federation asking Rock Island Railroad to beautify grounds near the local passenger station. A letter from L M Allen, general passenger agent, confirms the petition was received.
The Twelve to One card club met with Mrs. Orville Martin yesterday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs. George Criner first, Mrs. Dick White second, and Mrs. Fred Vetter consolation. Mrs. Dick White to host next meeting, scheduled a week from next Wednesday, June 6. No meeting next week due to Memorial Day.
J D Club members enjoyed an afternoon program hosted by Mrs. Thomas Hayes. Cards provided the games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lem White first, Mrs. Tony Fuller second, and Mrs. Hayes consolation. Ice cream and cake were served. Next meeting set with Mrs A Von Dresky Thursday afternoon May 31.
The Lucky Thirteen club met at Mrs Ed Stapleton's Cedar street home. Mrs Armstrong won first prize at cards, Mrs Smith took second, and Mrs Hoffman earned the consolation. Next meeting is at Mrs Elix White's home on Tuesday May 29.
The Willing Workers met with Mrs. J. W. Pfeiffer yesterday afternoon to sew. A picnic is planned for June 14 at the Thomas cottage near Keokuk lake, with an all day excursion in the lake area.
After the home talent play The Ulster last Friday and Saturday, the high school girls will host a spread for the boys tomorrow evening.
Mrs Andrew Cochran entertained the Jolly Seventeen at her home on East Sixth street yesterday afternoon with refreshments and a general social time enjoyed by all attendees.
Members of the Pearl City Sewing Society met with Mrs. John Teitch Miller on Hanover Street this afternoon and spent several pleasant hours.
A group of women from a local dry goods store spent last evening at Weed park for a pleasant outing. A fine picnic supper was served and everyone enjoyed the event.
The Miriam Aid Society held a meeting yesterday at the I O O F hall. Regular business matters were discussed during the afternoon session.
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