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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
4
Local notice highlights Reesink's sale of household goods in the Want Column this evening. Several items and arrivals are listed from Dewey Avenue, Arden Iowa, Muscatine and nearby, detailing social visits and movements of residents, including families and service members.
Ruth Kurtz seven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kurtz of Fletcher Avenue fell from a moving wagon and fractured two bones in her left forearm. Dr. F E Schmidt set the fracture.
The Yeomen will hold a special session at Yeoman hall tomorrow evening. All are urged to be present as some very important matters will be discussed.
In Muscatine County district court a tribute to William D. Burk was read with resolutions by E. F. Richman and others. Judge J. Carskaddan and colleagues lauded Burk’s conduct, integrity, and service, with the bar’s formal resolutions filed and entered on court records.
Indoor athletic work resumes at the local Y M C A this afternoon and evening. The gymnasium has new apparatus and the coming term promises to be very interesting. Juniors will have the gym this afternoon and classes are to be organized.
The neighborhood invites residents of Muscatine Island to an ice cream social Friday evening at the Hopewell Schoolhouse. Join neighbors for a casual gathering on the island.
Samuel Barnes was taken to Hershey hospital where Dr. F H Little will perform an operation this evening.
Herman Liebbe Jr., 20, remained in serious condition at his parents home after being struck in the lower abdomen by a batted ball during a Muscatine Independents versus Cedar Rapids game. He showed initial pain but dismissed it until morning when Dr. Fred Schmidt examined him.
Special to the Y. W. C. A. We order a Trolley Festival event tonight. It is guaranteed perfect or returned at our expense. The moon may be late but will rise in time to join the crowd and go home. Signed Old Probabilities. A Y. W. query asks why diners with the Hollanders tomorrow resemble the moon.
George Frye of Hoopes addition South Muscatine was badly hurt Saturday evening after falling through an opening in the Davis billiard hall basement on East Second Street. He suffered a fractured rib and other injuries while working on ongoing renovations. Dr. A J Weaver treated him. Frye is a carpenter employed on the improvements.
Enemies are hopeful today as reports indicate renewed optimism about outcomes. The brief note continues from page one, suggesting strategic considerations and potential shifts in stance.
Oyster Bay September 14. The president has communicated with Secretary Root and Congressman Cocke regarding the governorship situation and has authorized them to state that while he will not dictate to friends, he has said he favored the renomination of Gov Hughes.
Mrs. Irving Richman and her daughter Grace depart for Chicago and then proceed to Wellesley Massachusetts where Grace will attend school. Mrs Richman plans to return to Muscatine.
A meeting of the German Mechanic's Aid society is announced for next Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend. Per order.
A birth notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jones welcomed a ten pound daughter on Muscatine Island. Another birth mentions Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schlaak welcomed a daughter.
Muscatine is shrouded in smoke from northern forest fires as a northeast wind carries haze across over 450 miles. J. M. Shelter, Weather Observer at Davenport, notes the rare condition follows wind direction and velocity, obscuring the Illinois shore and dimming visibility in the upper Mississippi valley.
The mulct petition hearing is set for tomorrow morning in district court before Judge Bollinger. Legal phases will be argued including dates opposite signatures and sufficiency of affidavits. In court today several cases went by default with judgments entered, including Walter vs Bowers demurrer and Bartlett vs Flagle, Burkhard, and Dunham defaults.
Edward Burmeister and Miss Nellie Worden were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eis. Rev. A L Tilener officiated. The bride wore a blue silk gown trimmed with lace and carried bride roses. A wedding supper followed. Both reside in Davenport where the groom is employed in a lucrative trade.
Columbus Junction reports the burial of the Arlington infant seven months old after a week of lung fever. Born January 30 1908 the child died Friday morning. Funeral at the West Hill home conducted by Rev. R D Pool of the Methodist church. Parents receive sympathy from many friends as John W Oats improves after illness with J J Duncan visiting from Iowa.
Saturday and Sunday activity centers on family visits and travel. J W Oats returns to his brother in law after city plans. Several residents attend sales, study, or relocate, including T W Hendrickson intending a cattle sale at Haskins and Mrs O S Jamison visiting Mt Vernon, with many preparing for a new school term led by Miss Worthman and Miss Runkle.
Mrs Thomas Royster and her son Thomas Junior travel with Miss Inez Royster of Denver to Omaha and will continue to Denver for a visit.
Mrs M I Woods of Hills a left for Hills today following a week long visit with Mrs A Bierman at Fal Iham and Roscoe avenues.
Due to small attendance the Muscatine Ministerial Association could not complete its planned reorganization at today’s meeting. The outcome remains unresolved as officials await a future gathering to finalize leadership and structure.
Statement notes that the session was postponed with no business of importance discussed and no actions taken.
Miss Janet Green arrived in Muscatine this noon from Wapello where she spent Sunday with relatives.
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