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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
4
The text warns against cotton mixed fabrics sold as inexpensive suits. It notes many men buy cheap cotton blends thinking they save money, but quality misleads buyers. Experts confirm genuine Hart Schaffner & Marx garments are all wool and true to label, avoiding deceptive fabrics.
Weather notes from Utica New York and Leighton Kentucky describe record cold May conditions with frost and light snow flurries. Reports from Waxahachie Texas confirm snow at Midlothian early today, signaling unusual spring cold across the eastern central states and Texas.
Four missionaries from the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions are now posted in Lienchow. Rev. John B. Cunkle has returned after a furlough in England, with Rev. Rees F. Edwards and his wife, and Miss Elda Patterson. Their home addresses are not on file. Since 1915 the Liendow missions have been re established but are not linked to the German mission whose destruction was reported in Berlin.
Deeds of transfers filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus list Fred Garrison and Annie E Garrison transferring undivided half of the west half of the northwest quarter in section 21 township 76 north range 2 west for $1.00 to J L Giesler. Marsh H Smith and Josepha R Smith transfer west quarter of northwest in section 21 township 76 north range 2 west to Fred Garrison for $4800.
William Orr of the Chicago Crescent Five plans to bring Muscatine its longest basketball tour. Eight players will travel through the United States covering about 15000 miles during the coming winter. Orr, captain of the Crescent Five, met with local players to organize the trip and a second meeting is set for tomorrow. Contracts will be made as teams form and a schedule is expected to be ready after November.
Jalmer Eckman and Leah Ting died after Eckman, 25, killed Ting and then killed himself. The double tragedy followed Eckman's reaction to accusations of disreputable associations. Letters from Gabrielle Jones of Hopkins, Michigan, reveal a strained romance and Eckman’s confession of his suspected ties.
Despite discouraging weather the Cosmopolitan handicap at Belmont Park saw a dramatic finish. Newcastle stable’s McCarter edged Frank Gill, ridden by Notter, as Notter’s whip use faltered in the last half furlong. Miller took advantage to claim victory.
The Iowa Central offers a $10.00 personally conducted excursion May 30 from Arlington to Marietta. Prospective investors can find lands in Sibley Renville Medicine Lac Qui Parle counties priced from $25 to $50 per acre. The region is praised as the world’s best dairy district near St Paul Minneapolis, near large flour wheat and lumber interests, and near Armour Packing Company's new six million dollar plant. a strong opportunity is urged.
An unknown Italian assailant struck Cancelliere, editor and proprietor of La Trinacria, from behind with a small dagger as he spoke with his attorney W. E. Billows. The man fled, and Cancelliere said the attacker seemed hired amid threats of assassination.
The body of Frank A. Sperry of Brooklyn, former corporation tax commissioner, was found in the East River in New York. Sperry, who served as private secretary to Secretaries Folger and Gresham, is believed to have drowned himself after job loss and his wife’s mental collapse drove him to suicide.
Kalamazoo, May 28. A 71 year old mother and her son allegedly made a pact to kill the mother and then the son, leading to the son William McKie murdering his mother in Bright Ontario and dying by his own hand. He had left Kalamazoo in financial trouble, told a clerk he would go to Chicago, then traveled to his mother's home where neighbors saw a warm reunion before the crime was discovered. The son’s body was found with a chloroform bottle. the mother lay in another room.
Miles Morrow, held for the killing of Ben Farrell, attacked cellmate Bob Williams during a craps game in Ottumwa Iowa Wapello county jail. Williams suffered deep facial wounds a stab to the breast and a cut to the arm. Williams is in serious condition but expected to recover.
Miss Ida Small a ninth grade teacher and C D Atterbury of Castile Rock Washington were married this afternoon at 3 15 PM at the home of Dr and Mrs Weaver 516 Chestnut street Rev Mr Elliott officiating Miss Small has taught in Muscatine public schools for a year and will reside in Castile Rock Washington The couple left at 3 29 PM for Castle Rock Washington
The Odd Fellows held a regular meeting with good attendance. Nominations were made for Noble Grand Charles Spieth, Vice Grand Charles Hawkins, Recording Secretary Lester Smith, and Treasurer Thomas Watson. Election scheduled for next Monday evening at the next regular meeting.
The Electa Chapter No 32 O E S met last evening and voted to hold memorial day on June 6. Members will assemble at Mrs Block's home East Second Street to craft bouquets and ride cars to the cemetery at 3 30. All members urged to attend.
A St Gall dispatch reports Silas C McFarland American consul seriously injured in an accident. Deputy Consul De Soto to assume temporary charge. McFarland formerly edited the Marshalltown Times Republican and was noted in Iowa politics. His wife is the daughter of Col Eisboeck president editor of Staats Zeiger.
Mr and Mrs James Healey of Burlington road entertained a number of friends yesterday for a most pleasant day. An excellent dinner was served and games were played. The party departed in the evening for their homes in the city after a delightful day.
The Japanese press remains calm and reserved about the San Francisco anti Japanese attacks. Public resentment is restrained by deference to President Roosevelt and the U S government, though fear of further incidents endangering U S Japan relations persists.
The B P O E lodge conducted its regular weekly meeting at the hall last evening. One candidate was initiated and the session adjourned after routine business. the next meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 PM.
Rev and Mrs Geo Meier announce the marriage of their daughter Minnie Catherine to Herbert H Heckert of St Louis Mo. The ceremony is Tuesday evening June 4 at the Evangelical Lutheran church at o'clock.
The Royal Reserves announce a special meeting this evening at Shammo hall. All members are requested to attend as important business will be discussed.
The Wideawakes defeated the Tigers 11 to 8 yesterday afternoon at the fair grounds in the rematch. Lineups featured O Goodman catching for the Wideawakes with E Bloom pitching and Clark catching for the Tigers with Eliott on the mound.
Mrs J E McElroy will entertain tomorrow afternoon as host of the American Patriots Sewing Society. All members are asked to attend because business of importance will be discussed.
Rob ert Blass of Muscatine rises to international fame as a bass singer. He studied in Berlin and plans a U S tour next year after private recitals here last winter and recordings for the Victor graphophone.
The Colonel Hare circle invites its members to assemble at the courthouse tomorrow morning and afternoon to craft wreaths for Memorial Day observances.
The Weed Park Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the club house with a precise dinner served at five o'clock.
Miss Pearl Hild finds a home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Pomeroy who have adopted her, daughter of George and Lena Hild.
In the Schmitz extortion trial in San Francisco Judge Dunne threatened to jail defense attorney John J. Barrett for contempt as Assistant District Attorney Haney examined salesman Blanchard the street contractor.
Funeral services for Cossette Keffio, who drowned last Saturday night, were held this afternoon at 2 from the residence with Rev. Elliott officiating.
Alumni who have not received an invitation should notify the secretary Maud Vanatta at 6 Chestnut Street with their name and address so a mail invitation can be sent.
A stream of business visitors and residents travel through the city, including W E Cheterton Fairport James Pohl Davenport C H Cosweil Davenport F M Farber Cedar Rapids and others. Licenses and weddings noted Emil A Bilof Martha E Maeglin and Miss Ida Small wedding in town as people attend meetings and church events.
Wilton branch trains run daily from Muscatine except Sunday. Train No 368 departs at 6:25 am arriving Muscatine, No 367 at 12:50 pm, No 362 at 3:20 pm, No 361 at 5:50 pm, No 364 at 9:25 pm, and No 363 at 11:35 pm.
A 1905 timetable shows north and south bound passenger and freight services on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system. It lists trains Numbers 12 8 92 and 91 with arrival and departure times among Muscatine Grandview Wapello Fruitland Elrick Junction and Round House plus connections with Iowa Central and C RL & P.
The Columbia steamer runs to Davenport and Rock Island on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m. To Burlington trips are on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 39 p m. After May 1 Helen Blair replaces Columbia for Sunday trips, returning to Muscatine and then sailing to Davenport Monday morning. W A Blair manager. W G Block Co agents.
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