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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
The Home Sweet Home company will not appear at the Grand opera house tomorrow night, according to a message received by manager Sal Salisbury this afternoon.
The Muscatine Y M C A opened its McKee and Bliven industrial branch with 122 men attending a noon lunch. Guests included J. S. McKee W. E. Bliven and C. P. McColm of the firm Geo. D McGill international secretary Rev H. F. Martin and W. H. Thomlinson. J. G. Mitchell outlined plans for a reading room, games library and hot drinks during winter.
The Will v Pentzer trial continues in district court this afternoon with plaintiff testimony completed this morning and defense witnesses already on the stand as a late effort to finish before tonight's adjournment.
Marion Fitzgerald son of Geo Fitzgerald had his thumb badly mashed this afternoon while unloading shells from a box car door that closed suddenly. He was taken to Dr L Reppert for treatment and dressing.
A early morning blaze in Boston Illinois wiped out Crest Hall Oceanview Hotels and three large summer cottages at Winthrop beach causing about 175000 dollars in damage. Most guests escaped with belongings but one guest Mrs A C Dumont of Cincinnati is missing.
Brainworth offers Sunny South Shoes priced at $1.25 with a warm dry feet claim and a money back guarantee if not true.
The complete program for the celebration of German day in Muscatine on October 12 by the combined German societies is set. Tickets are available at the Journal office. The event opens with Pauchet's orchestra and Maennerchor performances and includes multiple addresses by Rev. Grieser and Rev. Meier, with songs and readings throughout the day.
Jake Kilrain, famed for a 75 round bout with John L. Sullivan, spent today in Muscatine and boarded the 3:20 train to Chicago. Retired twelve years, he now travels for A. K. Booth Company of San Francisco and calls Billy Papke one of the era’s greats.
Mrs. Charles F. Cadle entertained the Ladies' Aid society at her island home Cadle's cottage. Whitmore's launch carried a large group of women to the island for a pleasant day and a noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. Cadle and numerous friends from Muscatine.
The Mothers' club schedules the second fall meeting for Monday October 1 at Mrs Henry Giessler's West Third Street. Dr A B Clapp will speak on Care of the Eye replacing a Will R Jayne paper. Bell Call Current Events program features address and music by Miss Elsie Fack.
A basement Hershey Memorial hospital farewell honors Miss Mary Batty as she prepares to marry Joseph Hill. Nurses inscribed their names in a keepsake pillow presented to the bride.
An important review of L. O. T. M. will be held Wednesday evening October 5 at Yeoman Hall. All officers and members are expected to be present.
After the business session of the F A A last evening a short program was rendered. A pleasing recitation was given by Minnie Alten.
An advertisement urges readers to start a savings account with their available money. It promises independence and a smoother path through life by earning interest while they earn income. It emphasizes banking support and encourages immediate action.
A note reports a successful gathering where Mr Olson spoke on railroading. The event was enjoyed by attendees and all members in good standing are urged to attend the next meeting.
Football season opens across the region with many games on the schedule. Key matchups include Chicago vs Purdue at Chicago and Iowa against the Alumni at Iowa City. Other contests feature Illinois vs Monmouth Urbana Minnesota vs Lawrence and Notre Dame hosting Lombard.
The piece questions Mark Walsh's suitability for Congress, arguing his wealth and career are built on big corporations that profit from workers. It asserts his loyalties lie with monopolies, not the laboring class, and warns readers to consider whose interests he would serve in office.
Muscatine's Company C tops Iowa for six months ending June 30 1908 with the highest drill attendance and a 96.40 rate, five points ahead of any 54th regiment unit and three points ahead of any Iowa company. Captain W S Norton reports the record as members prepare for the next drill on October 5 1908.
The Louisa county board of supervisors with Architect Mills will oversee boiler placement at the new county courthouse, the former jail, with installation to begin soon after. The monthly board session opens Monday and may last one day. Wednesday a joint Louisa Muscatine county session at Wapello will address Drainage Ditch No 3 matters.
The League of American Municipalities adjourned after electing officers for the coming year. Silas Cook of East St. Louis was named president and John Mac Vicar of Des Moines as secretary-treasurer. Trustees include M. F. Funkhouser of Omaha John P. Cronin Joliet and W. H. Baker Lockport.
Reno Nevada October 3 Nat C Goodwin the actor was granted an absolute divorce from his wife Jessie Dermott Goodwin known as Maxine Elliott on grounds of desertion. The proceedings were uncontested and took eleven minutes.
The state bank at Dewess in Fairfield Nebraska was dynamited and robbed early yesterday. About $2,500 in cash disappeared during the break in.
Philadelphia wins 3 to 2 over New York with a 3 to 1 lead by end of sixth inning. Batteries: Covaleski and Dooin for Philadelphia. Detroit led St Louis 3 to 0 after third. Sox led Cleveland 1 to 0 after third. Batteries listed for the last two games include Donovan Schmidt Powell Stephens Liebhardt Bemis Smith Sullivan.
Attorney George B. Holbert of Iowa City, endorsed by the independent party for the state supreme court, is dangerously ill in New York City with a nervous breakdown and possible consumption. His wife remains at his side. partner F B Kimball calls the use of Holbert’s name unwarranted meddlesomeness or a mistake.
Bearish wheat sentiment drove heavy pressure with December dipping to 90 cents and stops triggering sales. Corn weakness persisted under bears, with May and July near day lows. Oats fell as cash prices slipped, while provisions showed mixed moves with January pork and lard trade holding some firmness.
James W. Quillan owner of a private Ipava Illinois bank was indicted on ten counts for accepting deposits after he knew the bank was insolvent. He had lent Ipava Mills over $90,000, leading to the plant's closure and sale for $5,000.
Wilton Iowa October 3 Mrs Geo Woodhouse travelled to Muscatine Friday to visit friends Mrs Lena Marticke went to Atalissa Friday evening for a few days with friends Harry Nicolaus returned from Iowa City to spend Sunday with his parents The Bi County Teachers meeting is in session here today and continues through the day
Teachers from out of town fill the event with strong interest as a near‑full rural representation attends the meeting. Miss Anna Brown travels to Davenport for Sunday with friends while Prof. E. F. Schall and wife arrive from West Liberty to visit Prof. J. B. Harris. The second grammar grades celebrate a flawless attendance record this month. J. W. Walker also travels to Davenport on business.
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