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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
4
Ben Martens leaves on the noon train to Fulton Illinois for Ysebrandt Oostema's funeral in that city tomorrow. Miss Icey Teel performs at the library next Friday evening in a formal recital. Daut Whitmer offer bargains in real estate farm machinery wagons buggies pumps and bee supplies.
Two flats for rent in a good location near the street car switch. Several residents depart for Davenport, Rock Island, Moline, and Burlington this morning on the Firefly with visits and business plans. A labor notice seeks young men to learn the woodworker trade with steady pay.
Miss Neva Norris and R. E. Vincent of this city were secretly married on March 23 in Rock Island, with Rev. R V Williams officiating. The bride keeps her maiden name and both families have many local friends. Vincent left for Pennsylvania after the ceremony, and Mrs. Vincent works as a stenographer at Heinz while Vincent had been at a local drug store.
The girls department of St Matthias Parochial School will graduate on Wednesday June 12 at the Grand Opera House. A religious drama The Shepherdess of Lourds will be performed with thirty participants and four graduates Elsie Begey Hattie Cullen Stella Healey and Anna Ryan in principal roles.
Mount Pleasant Iowa May 24 The historic Harlan residence in Mount Pleasant was presented by Senator Harlans daughter Mrs Robert Lincoln to Iowa Wesleyan University to serve as a home for the college president The gift includes much of the senator s library valued around 10000 and notable walnut and mahogany furniture including two large mirrors Harlan served as a longtime trustee and president of the college and the gift is described as highly fitting
In Sterling Illinois Policeman James Sheehan attempted to arrest Michael Grady for habitual vagrancy. Grady fled a short distance and was shot twice, the second shot proving fatal.
In Washington on May 24 Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission said a report claiming he informed the President the Harriman lines investigation had practically acquitted Harriman was baseless. He stated the commission has taken no action, reached no conclusions, and discussed Harriman recently. No report is expected for some time.
A. J. Mapes, a surety on the bond of James Chambers as guardian of Herman Chambers, a minor, asks district court to be released from liability after the guardian was placed in the asylum. The filing notes guardian change and Mapes’ request for discharge.
George R. Scrugham, manager of the International Policy Holders committee in New York City, was arrested on a warrant charging forgery tied to the recent New York Life Insurance company election. Bail set at $2,590.
Dr J G Henderson of Sweetland departed this noon aboard the Firefly to Davenport and Aiedo to attend to business matters for a few days.
J A Rowan departed for Montpelier this morning to tend to business matters and expects to return this evening.
Mrs Cosgrove came back this morning after a short visit of one day in Burtington.
A. C. Brandt arrives in Davenport as a business traveler and departed this morning on the Firefly.
H Umlandt was a passenger this morning for Davenport on business. The brief item notes travel for work and a formal departure for the day.
A new six room rental includes gas water and furnace. Possession available June 1st. Horan and Levitt handle the listing.
Miss Edna Thompson and Joseph J. Digney, two Letts area residents, were married yesterday at St. Mary's rectory in Nichols. Ceremony officiated by Father Fitzsimmons with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Tomney in attendance. The couple plans to reside in Letts.
Mrs T J Becke hosted a Methodist Episcopal church gathering at her Iowa avenue home with about 50 attendees. A memory contest, refreshments, and a program featuring vocal and piano solos, readings, and recitations were highlights performed by Mrs Mark Coyner Miss Julia Hutchinson Ollie Hain Hazel Michael Mae Kent and others.
Miss Dottie Schmidt hosted a sixteenth birthday party at her home on East Fifth Street. Guests included Grace Shellenwood, Stella Meyers, Bertha Warner, Susie Schmidt, and Dottie Schmidt, with Desmond Van Atta, Jesse Barras, James O'Keath, Charles Lawrence, Eddie McElroy, Fred Edwards, Francis Maxon and Harry Schmidt Jr. in attendance.
The Miriam Aid Society met Wednesday at Mrs. Thomas Watson’s home 210 East Third Street and accomplished a large amount of work. The next meeting is a May social at the IOOF hall next Tuesday from 2 to 5 with a program games and refreshments. All ladies are invited.
The Pioneer Sewing Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs John Grotters home on Maple avenue for a sewing and social session. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for Thursday June 6 at Mrs Howard Fowlers home on Fletcher avenue.
The Degree of Honor Industrial held a sewing session yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Moore’s home on Spring and Fifth. A large turnout sewed actively and light refreshments were served. The next meeting will be announced.
The Major John circle held its regular meeting at the G. A. R. hall with nine candidates balloted. Delegates chosen to attend the G. A. R. departments convention in Dubuque on June 11 through 14 are Mrs. Mary Hoffman, Mrs. Helen Mark, and Mrs. Izabelle Norton.
The Jolly Dozen gathered yesterday at Mrs. Earl Bridges home in South Muscatine for a progressive cinch tourney. Mrs. C. Godfrey won first prize while Mrs. Lockwood received consolation honors. Light refreshments were served.
The Red Men conducted their regular weekly gathering in the Asthalter building hall. Two candidates were initiated and four were balloted upon in a well attended meeting with about seventy five members present. The next session is scheduled for next Thursday.
The Grace Lutheran church Ladies' Aid Society held their regular weekly sewing bee yesterday afternoon in the church basement with a large attendance. The next meeting will be held next Thursday at the same place.
The Trinity Guild of Trinity Episcopal church met at the rectory yesterday afternoon. Several minor matters were discussed. The next meeting will be held next Friday due to Decoration Day.
The Buttonworkers union has arranged an excursion for next month with a committee assigned to finalize plans. The event will not occur on June 2 as previously announced.
The Art Circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Grant Bond's home on 1308 Smailey Avenue. A large number of ladies attended and were served refreshments by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for two weeks hence.
The boys of Muscatine business college held a Guess Where party last night to hide their meeting from the girls. Refrishments were served and students played various games in a lively social evening.
The state commander will address the ladies as the Maccabees hold a called meeting this evening. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but the event centers on a female auxiliary gathering and a formal address by an authority figure.
State commander will hold a school of instruction in the work of the order. All members are urged to attend the regular business meeting with a social time to follow.
The Mite Sewing Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Owen Smith's home with a large turnout. Members spent the afternoon sewing and no date for the next meeting was set.
The Dorcas Sewing Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Mulberry Avenue home of Mrs. Charles Heller for a regular meeting. Members discussed looming projects and shared fellowship in a brief session.
A large number of ladies attended the Maennerchor regular practice last evening with many new pieces tried and met with good success. The next meeting will be held on Thursday evening at an undecided location.
James Chambers was taken to Mt Pleasant Ia this morning accompanied by Sheriff Benham. Chambers was willing to go hoping the rest would help him.
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