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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
5
George W. Mealson was seriously injured by an accidental rifle discharge while hunting near New Boston Illinois. He was walking with friends when his rifle snagged a twig and discharged, the bullet piercing his hand and lodging in his right grain.
A large local drug store reports Citrox demand soars as Dr J E Currier of London claims a teaspoonful of pure vitrox in hot water twice daily cures eczema and related skin diseases. Pharmacists say only pure stock should be used and supply runs tight.
A man was shot in the right hand and groin during an incident. He was found in serious condition by companions and transported home for care. A bullet was located after probing. doctors hope to save his life. Also noting a new $2,500 schoolhouse near completion ready by January 1, 1909.
Major General Fred D. Grant recalls how a cigar his father Ulysses S. Grant received from Admiral Foote helped steady the Union line at Fort Donelson. He cites reports of the battlefield uniting under his father's calm, smoking a long black cigar, and prompting gifts of cigars from well wishers.
Annie Cromer of Sixth and Orange streets suffered severe hand injuries at the Muscatine Pearl company plant when her hand was caught in a finishing machine. The wound cut to the bone as the wheel struck her wrist. Dr. F L Appel treated her and she was sent home.
Adelle Diaber wife of John R Hamilton died at her Keota home at 6 15 am Friday October 30 1908 aged 29 7 14 funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday November 1 at 2 pm conducted by Rev J F Robertson with Rev Arch L Graham assisting many floral offerings accompanied the service
A vintage medicine claim urges kidney care and rheumatism relief through Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It claims to cleanse kidneys, improve filtration, and ease backache and urinary troubles with a simple home mix.
The Pythian Sisters and the P. E. O. gathered for the services as the community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. Out of town attendees included the Litler family from Des Moines and the Dings family from Ardmore, along with Daiber and Hamilton families from Toledo, Cheyenne and West Chester.
An advertisement urges readers over fifty to try Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the product stops drain on vitality and restores strength and vigor with a testimonial from A. W. Morgan, druggist.
Berlin November 3. Rumors persist that Chancellor von Buelow will retire after the Emperor's interview published in the Daily Telegram London. Possible successors include Herr von Kiderlen Waechter acting as foreign secretary during von Schoen’s illness. he once pleased the emperor but later fell from favor.
Bids opened at the Navy department for eight submarines as Congress appropriated 3.5 million dollars. Electric Boat of Quincy bid 435 ton boats from 414 000 to 444 000 dollars and 375 ton boats from 360 000 to 290 000 dollars. Lake Torpedo Boat of Bath bid 518 ton boats from 435 000 to 460 000 and 410 ton boats from 382 500 to 410 000 dollars. American Laurenti of Philadelphia offered 532 ton boats at 437 500 dollars.
El Paso dispatch reports Jesse Ake a cowboy hunted on a murder charge. He allegedly dragged Ramon Aragon from a Santa Fe work train crowded with Mexicans, raping him. Aragon died after falling from the moving train at about 20 miles per hour.
Local high school Athletic Association holds a meeting at the high school to accept a Thanksgiving game against Wilton high school. A special train is planned with about 100 expected travelers. Harod Morgan is elected captain as the squad aims for state honors. uniforms with old gold and white feature a large letter M.
Funeral held for Frank Marmon a Muscatine pioneer death occurred Saturday at J Linn Hoopes residence 411 West Third street Rev J N Elliott of First Presbyterian church led house services Patriotic organizations Shelby Norman Post Major John Circle Colonel Hare Circle and Women's Relief Corps conducted at the grave Pallbearers named Gertenbach Sergeant Brenner Connor Mathis Schomberg Interment in Greenwood cemetery Relatives visiting from Clinton Wapello Grinnell Included Mrs Carrie Smith Mrs W C Moffet Mr H B Davison and David Worsham Mrs A L Child
The Muscatine Athletic football team plans a booster game next Sunday to raise its indebtedness. Davenport West Ends, said to be the city’s fastest independent team, will travel to play here. Due to other attractions and bad weather, crowds have been small, and a poor turnout could force the team to disband or play out-of-town games. Solicitors will be named.
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