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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
4
Local brief notes announce a 25 cent chicken dinner at the Globe Sunday, the opening of a fresh Ever-Ready batteries batch, and a routine social update.
Julius J. Rehbein arrested in Muscatine on liquor selling charges was released on his own recognizance by United States Commissioner Busch in Davenport. Authorities had concealed the release, leading to the impression of jail confinement for lack of a $200 bond. He has since posted the required bond.
Miss Mae Wright of East Front street suffered a mashed forefinger on her left hand this afternoon around 2 30. Dr J W Morgan treated the injury.
Too late to class Journal wants. For rent this seven room house with furnace and bath. Possession immediately. Apply Will M Narvis. Wanted ten girls to do bindery work. Report at 9 oclock Tuesday morning at Record office.
A nine hole match play handicap tournament on Labor Day at the Geneva links will feature three flights. Players are listed with handicaps against their opponents and play starts at 2 pm with forfeit if late.
Rev. Thomas Osborne, then at Fairfield, is slated for the pastorate of the First Methodist church at Muscatine succeeding Dr. J. C. Wil lits, with formal announcement due Monday. The Iowa conference sessions feature deacon and elder ordinations, memorial services, and an Epworth League rally.
Until October 1 Hirt and Fesler offer Columbia Gold moulded graphophones records at twenty five cents each.
Music pupils of Miss Pearl Corwin performed at the Corwin home on the island yesterday afternoon. A large audience attended the musicale and praised the program for its skill and training. After the concert a social hour followed with group photos and refreshments.
The motor boat Little Queen owned by A. W. Schwane of Chicago arrived this morning and will be entered into the Labor Day launch races in the city.
Local dealer Frank Ashcraft advertises gasoline engines with new batteries just in. The brief notice emphasizes favorable timing to purchase.
A Adelaide mother remarks that people refrain from praising Gold Medal Flour openly, suggesting restraint in complimenting the brand. The comment appears in a CuHariry report reflecting parental skepticism toward advertising praise.
Miss Jessie M Rider and Dr. Samuel Clyde Williams married at 7:30 pm Thursday at the Rider home 116 North Eleventh Wilton. Ceremony by Rev N A McAuley with bridal party Gertrude Block and John Griffin. Williams former Shelby resident and Cornell athlete with ties to Toledo team.
The Mothers club will gather Monday afternoon September 7 at 406 West Third Street, Mrs. M. Dreier host. Roll call echoes from summer, address by President Mrs. Fred Gobble, business, and music by Miss Maude Sawyer and Miss Lucille Narvis. Annual picnic set for September 1 at Jacob Asthalter cottage Geneve Island with Mrs. Asthalter hosting.
The Degree of Pocahontas will host a public dance at the old MacArthur Hall on Iowa Avenue Monday evening October 13. At a recent meeting the group chose a social dance over a simple social, and a committee led by Mrs Emil Kranz Mrs Hattie Frazier Peter Stark J Whitmer and Joseph Cosgrove was appointed to arrange the event.
About 40 members of the Royal Neighbors Aid society surprised Mrs Matilda Hintman of East Second Street yesterday afternoon. The social event honored her before she moves to St Louis and was described as an enjoyable time by the ladies.
The Philathea girls of the Methodist Sunday school will meet with Miss May Patten at 406 Iowa Avenue on Tuesday evening September 8.
A musical program of notable interest is scheduled for tomorrow at the First Congregational Church. The morning will feature violin selections by Geo. Chase and in the evening T J McDonald the new mathematics teacher at the local high school will sing.
The Hirt and Fesler Piano Company announces a final opportunity to purchase Columbia Gold molded records priced at 25 cents each. This sale offers a limited time to acquire these recordings through the local piano shop.
The funeral of Harold Roby infant son of William Roby will be held tomorrow at 1 30 pm from St Marys Catholic church. Rev J I Grieser will conduct the service and interment will follow in St Marys cemetery.
Washington Iowa September 5 Arthur Chillicote 26 a brakeman from Washington was killed in a railroad accident at Hannibal Missouri. Details are unavailable and the body will be brought back here for burial.
Five men robbed the bank at Biwabik Minnesota last night rifling the safe deposit vaults. A passerby was shot and seriously wounded at the scene. The amount stolen was not determined.
Four men die in a head on collision between a westbound Northern Pacific passenger train and a freight near Paradise 75 miles west of Missoula. Both engineers and both firemen perish. Head Brakeman Dixon and one tramp are seriously injured.
Miss Margaret Payne entertained in honor of Miss Blanche Trent from Ottumwa and Miss Lulu Moolesworth of Clarke South Dakota at her Pine Street home. Guests played games and enjoyed musical selections followed by refreshments. Attendees included Ellen Hanley Minnie Vetter Iva Pantel Margaret Payne Gene Williamson Albert Schmidt Moody Canott Elmer Steinmetz Harold Pantel.
The United Brethren Sunshine club holds a camping expedition at the Giesler cottage on Geneva Island. About fifteen members traveled by steamer with Mrs. A. A. Keath and Miss Winifred Giesler as chaperones. They plan fishing boating and other sports during the outing.
Miss Lydia Vetter of Newell Avenue entertained about 15 friends last evening in honor of Theodore Guenther of Eldora Iowa. The gathering featured games music and refreshments to close the evening.
The Muscatine Graduate Nurses association holds its monthly meeting at the home of Misses Brew and Spickler on East Second street Monday evening. Dr F H Little will lecture on the Problems of Life. A full attendance is desired.
Cards sent by Muscatine friends announce the marriage of Allen M. Broomhall formerly of Muscatine to Mrs. Marie G. Walsh in New York on September 1. The couple will reside in the eastern city.
The Colonel Hare Circle plans an ice cream social at the old Hen Henderson drug store on East Second Street Labor Day evening following a decision made at a called meeting held at the home of Mrs Samuel Smedley.
The Major John Button club at its last evening meeting decided to postpone plans for a dinner on September 16 until next Wednesday when the Major John Circle holds its regular meeting.
The Colonel Hare Circle Thimble Bee will hold its meeting at Mrs. G. A. Riemecke's residence on East Sixth street Tuesday afternoon.
all members are requested to be present at the meeting on September 7 for a vote to elect officers.
At the regular meeting last evening, the grand lodge delegates were read to members of the Knights of Pythias. The brief session covered proceedings and outcomes from the grand lodge gathering.
Nathan Goff, U S circuit court judge from Parkersburg West Virginia, is to be the Republican nominee for governor if an agreement between rival West Virginia Republican factions Swisher and Scherr is carried out. The national committee's ruling on regularity was set aside with both Swisher and Scherr withdrawing on the condition that Goff be nominated. Goff is said to be willing to accept.
Lincoln Nebraska September 5. William J Bryan starts a cleanup day at Fairview home before his long trip to eastern and middle states. Bryan works early in forenoon and largely declines visitors while many supporters gather on the grounds to catch a glimpse of the politician.
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly has arranged a grand Labor Day event for Monday September 7 in Muscatine. Frank L. Rice will be principal orator, Pauchet's band will perform, and free street attractions precede a Citizens' Electric park program featuring the Muscatine Maennerchor German singing society and the Muscatine Turn Verein gymnastic exhibition. Vaudeville acts will headline the auditorium program, with a large labor crowd expected for the day.
Albert B. Cummins writes that Republicans should select the senator by voters at the primary, argues against delaying the November election, cites constitutional and legal duties, and pledges to resign if not chosen by Republicans to ensure the full term goes to the party nominee. He urges GOP unity.
The crash at the roadside sent Milnes to his death within minutes and left Mrs Bingham, Mrs Ward, and Miss Roberson of Muscatine badly shaken and unable to travel. The injured remained at Sigourney as Rev. Joseph Hanley traveled from Ottumwa to the scene. Milnes was a respected local resident.
Henry Milnes long time furniture and undertaking dealer and former city alderman dies at about 50. Survived by his wife with funeral arrangements pending. Loretta Ward owner of the auto and West Liberty hostess notable for church support. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church with interment at Oakridge cemetery.
Alfred E. Lunt, president of the national republican college league, arrived at the national headquarters in Chicago to start the college campaign for Taft and Sherman. The league, with about 300 clubs, was organized 17 years ago and has been active in past campaigns.
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