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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
4
The Mercantile offers men and boys value filled clothing. Suits and overcoats in rich fabrics from $4 to $15 with various styles and sizes. Guaranteed men’s shoes and Russian blouse suits for boys complemented by affordable long trousers suits for older youths.
E F Corwin and Miss Lulu Watts were married by Rev W B Ireland at Musserville Methodist Church on Saturday evening. The couple, leaving for Iowa City to start their life together, were witnessed by few relatives. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs James Corwin, manages the People's theatre in Iowa City. The bride also hails from Iowa City and has many friends. Mrs Corwin will visit Wellman during travel home.
The Musserville Methodist church prepares a social session for young men with a program including readings and musical numbers by Miss Flora Manlove and Miss Emma Manlove. An instrumental duet by Misses Ruth Painter and Blanche Washburn also featured. Refreshments to follow after the program.
A South Muscatine movement condemns matches and bonfires by boys after the Figg barn fire on Sampson street. Teachers urged to warn children about fire danger as dry leaves and fall conditions heighten risk near buildings. Local residents and families are noted in a series of social notices.
William C. Swimm died at the police station after years of heavy drug and liquor use. He told an officer cocaine began four years earlier in New York as a means to sober up, leading to a consuming habit. He had recently returned to the city after years away and died amid medical attention.
Harry Shephard appeared before Judge H S Howe charged with intoxication. After pleading guilty he received a suspended 30 day jail term conditional on leaving Muscatine at once. He was arrested on West Front street and officers used force to escort him to the station. He welcomed the city departure. Joe Singer pleaded guilty to intoxication and drew seven days in jail.
Co W Post of Battle Creek Michigan argues that the American Federation of Labor and its leaders threaten civil liberties and employ violent tactics against independent workers. He urges readers to demand accountability, publish names of lax officials, and support courts to issue injunctions to protect property and persons.
The smoke from Wisconsin and Michigan forest fires lifted notably over Muscatine today as the Mississippi river air drew it near the surface. Helen Blair failed to depart Davenport for Muscatine last night due to smoke, arriving only after dawn when conditions cleared. night river traffic on the Mississippi had been suspended since the latest fire outbreak.
A stranger known as Singer was picked up in a drunken state and later released after sobering up. He will be given another chance to recover before any further action is taken. William McCloskey, who attempted to assist Shephard during arrest yesterday, was arraigned but remained incoherent and the case was continued until he has recovered.
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