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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts Kodol as a pleasant liquid that starts digestion immediately and supplies stomach juices to stop indigestion. It urges readers to eat what they like while Kodol helps, and offers a money back guarantee with bottle return.
Birth announced born this morning to Mr and Mrs Carl Radloff of Iowa avenue a daughter. Former Mayor Jacob Asthalter left for Chicago to handle business. Miss Mary Chevalier left for Ames Iowa to take a domestic science course at the State College. Prof W F Chevalier city superintendent of schools accompanied her to Cedar Rapids. Public notices and local ads at Bestenlehner's for hot water bottles and syringes.
The senate elections committee likely rejects the Dolliver amendment as unconstitutional. Subcommittee lawyers released the decision after Dunham bill consideration. Progressives propose a November primary with senators on separate tickets and boxes, testing party allegiance by June Republican votes. Gov Cummins reportedly endorses this plan, while standpatters oppose safeguards against cross voting and align with Democrats on Oregon plan if pressured.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our sad bereavement the death of our wife and daughter Arthur L. Springsteen Mr and Mrs Albert Kiesewetter
Foreclosure actions were filed in federal court in Pittsburgh today by the Mercantile Trust Company of New York against the Pittsburgh-Wabash Terminal Railway Company over the first mortgage and the mortgage bonds securing it.
The department of the lakes United States army along with the national guard units of Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and West Virginia begin full maneuvers tomorrow under General Carter at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis.
Four heirs of the late Hugh Mc Curdy filed in probate court to break his will dated 110 000 dollars left to the Masonic Orphans home in Grand Rapids Michigan. They allege the testator suffered impaired mental condition at the time of the will.
Mrs Roy Hendrix known in Muscatine as Miss Bessie Butler attempted to end her life by turning on gas in Chicago yesterday afternoon. A note left for her husband A B Butler appeals for understanding life and asks him to continue his work. She is sister to Ellis Parker Butler and is said to be in a hospital in unknown condition.
The Madison service honored Rev A J Kempton with prayers by Dr J N Elliott and Rev Rogers. Rev H A Porter delivered the sermon, praising Kempton as a noble, sincere preacher who touched hearts. Pallbearers included Muscatine and Chicago pastors and former parishioners.
President directs a general court martial meeting at Fort Wayne Michigan starting September 29 with a panel including one major general six brigadiers and six colonels Major General Frederick D Grant to head the proceedings Secrecy surrounds the identities of those to be tried but the ranks suggest officers of high standing are involved
Miss Mary Healey and John L Brugman united in marriage yesterday at St Marys church in Nichols Iowa Father Corley officiated. The interior featured yellow and white flowers Lohengrin played. The bride wore white silk and wool lace carried roses. Ushers included Henry Brugman and L Byrne. A wedding meal followed for about sixty relatives. The couple plans a two week Texas honeymoon before settling on a Wapsinonoc township farm.
Dr. Frederick T. Rustin famed western surgeon was shot dead while entering his Omaha residence at eight this morning. No clues point to a suspect as investigators seek motive amid election night bustle.
City ordinances set grade elevations for Fifth street from Pine to Broadway. Key points include Pine street center at 369.4 feet, Linn at 376, Spruce at 387, Locust at 411, and Broadway at 437 feet. Intersecting streets align to these elevations on a plane. Adopted August 28, 1908, by Mayor Barney Schmidt with City Recorder Gustav Weis.
The Campbell Brothers circus will appear in Muscatine on Wednesday September 16 with advance arrangements in the city today for the license. The show, though smaller than Ringling or Barnum and Bailey, is expected to draw a strong crowd and be a successful attraction for the day.
Classified notice lists a phaeton, single harness, light spring wagon, 14 inch plow and Junior cultivator for sale at 879 Newell Avenue.
Classified item notes an eight room house for sale or rent at 1017 Cedar Street asking inquiry to Gus Albee. Also a help wanted ad for a boy at Cullen's Den of Sweets with contact phone 205-J.
A well attended social at 601 East Fourth Street hosted by Mrs. Mary E Huffman and the Major John Circle raised a notable sum. The lawn glowed with lanterns and flags while booths stood ready. Candy booth ran by Mrs. Mary Casper and Mrs. Huffman, ice cream led by several women, boosting the event’s success.
A group of young ladies plans a several day camping trip to Geneva Island on Thursday. The party includes Misses Helen Lezotte Blanche Munn Jessie Stirlen Beulah Bennison Lelia Thompson Mabel Polsey Helen Sawyer and Mrs. Lauren Henderson and Mrs. John Bennison.
Misses Jeff Hutchinson and Julia Hutchinson and Ida Hutchinson and Mrs Emma Mahin, members of the Hutchinson party, have returned to the city after a summer European tour. The trip was greatly enjoyed in England.
A Virginia family night nurse credits Grape Nuts with boosting wakefulness and reducing fatigue during overnight care. She notes improved nerves and digestion after eight years of use, and adds other family members also benefited. The Postum Co. promotes the product with the slogan There’s a Reason and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
The group departed New York on June 11 for a two month tour visiting Italy France Germany Austria Switzerland and England. The travelers were a congenial party whose good spirit enhanced the trip with many interesting sights.
The Women’s Relief Corps meeting at the G A R hall last evening drew about 48 members. Three were initiated into the order. Plans were made to entertain past department president Mrs. Jennie I Berry of Cedar Rapids with a grand reception, a committee to be appointed soon.
Mrs. W. H. Baker of East Sixth street was surprised by about 15 relatives at daughter Mrs. Jas. Co. Hugunin’s home 313 East Fourth street for her birthday. The gathering included games and refreshments with gifts presented.
A large crowd from the Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church attended supper at the Butz cottage on Geneva Island last evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson. The gathering featured a merry time with games played late into the evening.
Mrs Henry Butz hosted the First Presbyterian Ladies Aid at the Butz cottage on Gen eva Island. A large crowd boarded the Mignon at 9 AM for a day on the island and were joined by another group at 2 PM.
Edward C. Diercks and Edith L. Leibbrand will be united in marriage this evening at 7 o clock at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs John Leibbrand of 317 Chestnut Street Rev Henry Diercks of St Louis Mo officiating
Mrs. Emma Kaufmann entertained a number of friends at her country home today in honor of Mrs. Ella Wahl of Payton Iowa. An enjoyable afternoon was spent and Mrs. Wahl will return to Payton on Friday.
Marriage licenses were issued today to Albert C. Lamfier and Viola M. Pilgram and to Edward C. Diercks and Edith L. Leibbrand, according to local records.
Jerome Bartlett of 107 Spruce Street escaped injury when O Housemans car collided with his buggy at Second Street and Mulberry Avenue. Houseman said brakes failed to work. Bartlett said he stayed on the right side as the motorist could not avoid the collision. The buggy rear was destroyed. the auto suffered no damage.
Mayor Barney Schmidt received a request from the secretary of the Mississippi River Improvement association to appoint Muscatine delegates for a September 22 Clinton Iowa meeting. He will not appoint delegates and will forward the letter to the Commercial club to choose representatives.
Governor Cummins commuted the sentence of Robert Satterthwaite, who had been sent to Anamosa penitentiary for breaking and entering. He returned home after the commutation which took effect September 1. Edward Middleton also pleaded guilty to the same crime and remains in prison. both faced indeterminate terms.
Samuel Gompers opened his campaign for the Democratic national ticket in Fort Worth Texas on September 2 and defended unionism while urging every man present to vote for Bryan regardless of political affiliation.
Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes stage height changes along the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine. Davenport reports 0.9 feet, Muscatine 3.8 feet with a -0.1 shift, indicating a continuing falling tendency downstream.
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