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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
4
Time changes bring fleeting fame for a debutante as a photographer offers portraits to preserve youth. The note urges making an appointment while the memory remains fresh, promising a keepsake for friends and future generations.
Mrs. C. Vanderpool of Fairport spent the morning in the city and returned home at noon. The item mentions a work titled The High Tidy of Misfortina and a schedule entry for Tuesday.
The Rev Joseph Flanley son of 3 BR Hanley of Mulverry Avenue will preach Sunday morning at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He is now an evangelist and was formerly pastor at Centerville church. Fred Flacher will sing. It is remembered Mr Fischer led the song service during the Sunday revival.
In Wapelio Tennessee on May 24 an unidentified man was killed by a freight train while a second man named Martin rode on a coal car loaded with large piping. As the train neared the station the unknown man crawled into a space at the end of the car and was crushed when the car moved.
Des Moines Iowa May 24 Dr B B N Brown of Madrid charged with furnishing objectionable information to women by tide of the U S mails will likely be sentenced by Judge Smith McPherson in federal court Monday Brown pleaded guilty when arraigned today C A Caine postoffice inspector furnished the grand jury with the evidence on which the indictment is based
Members of Major John Circle plan a Sunday gathering at ten o clock in the Court House square to attend memorial services at the First Presbyterian Church. A body procession will attend the event, with members marching to the church. The notice calls for participation and emphasizes the communal observance.
Alderman, mayoral leader, builds an eighteen foot hydroplane using a novel mix of powerboat concepts. The craft, designed by Alderman, features a double concave bow and shallow water planing to reduce drag. Powered by a three cylinder engine, the trial craft targets twenty miles per hour and a potential race entry at the Kookuk regatta.
The Fresbyterian Brotherhood banquet program lists music by the Sunday School Orchestra and Sonic-Quartette, with soloists including Florence Hahn and Trancas Brand. Readings by Mrs Elizabeth Lilly McKean and Mrs F. Pentzer, an address by R B Hol, and accompanists Eva Baker and Miss Td Appel. Banquet cost is 14.4 dollars with entertainment for members and spouses.
Mr. and Mrs. FF Lelmikuehler celebrate the thirtieth wedding anniversary at their Moscow country home. Guests include Me and Mrs F Ugimkuehler and Mrs Selma Kuebler who provided refreshments to end the evening.
Announcement today says a meeting of men in Sunday school work will be held at the association building Sunday afternoon in connection with the visit of W. M. Parsons state M C A secretary. Parsons speaks at the Baptist church Sunday morning and preaches at the First M E church Sunday evening.
The Columbus Junction High School track team won the Cedar Valley meet at the fairgrounds amid a large crowd. Final team scores had Columbus Junction first with 30 points, Lone Tree 14, West Liberty 10, Wilton 7, Wapello 3, and Muscatine 1, with multiple event winners and runners up from the host school.
Twadveda of Muscatine observed a film effort capturing the city. C H Osgood of Martin and Hilbert led crews photographing factories crowds and a panoramic view from the county building tower. About 1000 feet of film were to be shot for local theater display.
Robert Rogers a sixteen year old lad, previously well behaved, was committed to the state reformatory at Eldora after arrest. He later escaped and was recaptured, then held in the juvenile department until this afternoon. Two divorce actions were filed: Alma Welch seeks separation from William B Welch for cruelty, and Mabel McElroy sues William J. E. McElroy for divorce on grounds of drunkenness.
Grandview records show J Miss Truth Holliday in Muscatine Spain over Sunday visiting parents Mr and Mrs A L Holliday and Mr and Mrs Meary Schutter of Letts. Van Schaller funeral attended by Jno Schaffer. Des Moines inspector William Gray visited. Mrs Chas Pontle returned from Champaign after nine weeks of treatment. WW Wibber of Kenewick Wash arriving for indefinite visit. Lela Schneider Ruth Nelson at Muscatine school spent Sunday at home. Dr G W McGrew a Burlington business visitor. Leo Werner and Troyd with William Leiberknecht near Letts over Sunday. Rev W B Jackson reports wife very low. Luelle Graham Senator of Wapello visited relatives at Eile last week. Chet Stephens family spent Sunday at Oak Villa. Murry Keever of Oakville a Busses visitor.
An advertisement features Lillian Russell praising cosmetics as a quick aid to a natural complexion. It vows to remove blemishes, freckles, moles, and liver spots with a single ounce product sold everywhere, claiming instant effect and no aftertaste.
A Des Moines meeting of the Great White Way Association officers and directors outlined a plan for a regional good roads jubilee expected to draw three to five thousand travelers. Don P. McClura of Oskaloosa was named chairman of the jubilee committee, with directors chosen to represent communities along the eastern end of the route.
The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Your on Brook Street saved his finger when it was severed by a lawn mower blade. Dr. W. S. Norton attended the boy after the accident, which happened this afternoon.
Waterloo Iowa May 24 Judge Dunant in district court declares saloons must remain closed for five years if the decision stands. Opinion says consent position is challenged by five names. Probable action by saloon forces not announced.
A dark drizzly day marked the wedding of Princess Victoria Luisa, eldest daughter of the German emperor and empress. Crowds lined the streets as brilliantly uniformed attendants moved past, with houses hung in bunt to honor the ceremony.
Allony and others seeking second papers must apply at once with the District Court clerk before June 30. ninety days needed before action, with petition heard September 11. Several petitions filed as June term closes. Guardi an appointment for Isabella Maylone sought. Hoopes & Son sue Postel Telegraph for 304.10 over misdelivered telegram. Bartemeter seeks 44.55 for materials for Mascatine Butten Company project.
The eight year old son of Mrs J H Webb of 216 Park avenue was badly hurt when a wagon ran over him yesterday afternoon at the Second street Park avenue crossing. Dr B B Fulliam attended and said the lad sustained painful injuries but no bones were broken.
Delegates and visitors to the Episcopal diocesan meeting in Burlington left for the venue this afternoon. Sessions will open, with a call for all members to attend Monday evening. Work in the mystic degree noted as officers are to be nominated.
About fifty members of the Epworth League gathered at the German Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening for a session of games contests and entertainment. A program featured vocal solo piano duet male quartet and guessing contests with prizes awarded to Miss Weber Munck Miss Henrietta Beckmann and Miss Esther Fanck.
Flooded streets and flags flutter as storms threaten. Empire schools shut across the realm while capital children stand guard along parade routes awaiting the royal procession. The German empress presides at the wedding rites with a gown of silver brocade and a two yard veil carried by eighty Eleesian girls. Princess Victoria Luise earlier rides through Berlin to cheers from large crowds.
A party committee seeks to call a meeting to plan changes before the 1916 convention and the 1914 campaign. It urges readjustment prior to the next gathering, to reduce past delegate seating disputes and align on vital government doctrines.
Wilton Iowa May 24 notes visitors from Muscatine Iowa City and Omaha. Local events include a class gathering with a golden ladder prize and remarks on top reach, senior honors for Gav Reanev Lucretia Turkington Lourds Ruth Lilja Geth and others. Baccalaureate by President Mesich of Monmouth College and Memorial sermon by Rev Wing at Reformed church.
The high school faculty hosted the senior class at Prof. GW Weber’s home on Second Street Friday evening. The rooms were decorated with branches and white flowers. A two course luncheon was served.
Advertisement seeking two boys to work at a Muscatine shining parlor. Note lists Gooe Watts as contact. Open to applicants with basic service skills and reliability.
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