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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
5
Hugh Zybarth of near Nichols swore out information charging assault and battery against Fred Watkins after being struck with a club causing head wounds. Judge H. S. Howe heard the case last evening, and Constable John Duncan searched Nichols today for Watkins.
The Ames agricultural college announces its heaviest football slate yet with seven home and five away games. Notably absent is the Iowa contest, a frustration after previous close timing before the Thanksgiving Drakes clash.
The Republican state campaign opens next week with efforts to win labor and colored votes. Bureaus led by experienced staff will operate in the Grand Pacific hotel to promote Deneen Taft sentiment. The legislative committee and railroad workers bureau also launch Monday under Sen. Hopkins and Fred M. Blount.
A. W. Morgan Druggist warns that Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs and has sold millions with only beneficial results for coughs colds and lung trouble. Guard your health by refusing any but the genuine.
Fred Wyinger admitted insulting and obscene language on the streets and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge H. S. Howe. He had followed two young girls on Second street and used vile phrases. Police say he previously assaulted George Binhoff at the Empire Pearl Button Co. last April and fled. the assault charge remains pending, possible revival after jail time.
Misses Cora and Nina Reeves visited as Muscatine callers on Tuesday. Wilton fair drew many neighbors Wednesday. Mrs. George Good and Miss Josie visited the Fitchner home. New Era church service Sunday evening drew a large crowd. August Kemper and sons spent Sunday with the Hartmans. Mr Missel and children attended a Muscatine show Wednesday. Cora Reeves returned home after assisting Mrs. Cole.
Rev. W H Tuttle of Grinnell Ia addressed the Mulford church Men’s club banquet last night on Man’s relation to the church and the role of men. He urged vigorous male involvement to strengthen church work and compared the church to the army in times of trouble. The program featured a church quartet and Sunday school choir with an ample supper. Local notes report residents traveling to Clinton Ia and Wilton for fairs and visits.
Rev Thomlinson presented a highly interesting paper at the Davenport district Congregational fall session in Centerdale Iowa. Rev Moore was chosen moderator and Rev Gardner scribe as officers were elected. the convention was praised as a great success. The next annual meeting will be at Anamosa in April 1909. Local notes include Mrs George McAvoy visiting Jacob Jones, and William Story from New Era Pennsylvania visiting Muscatine.
Henry Fisher of Sampson Street reports renewed chicken thefts as Muscatine residents notice a drop in poultry. A hen house break in last evening at Fisher's location saw several birds stolen while the culprit or culprits remain at large.
The funeral of Mrs. Chas H Ryan, a well known South Muscatine figure, was conducted at 2 PM from her De Morest avenue home. Rev H S Rutledge led the service with consolation for the husband and children, a quartet provided music, and burial followed at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers included J F E Hoopes, William Stark, Samuel Downer, Herman Schriner, George Patrick, and L E Cunningham.
Thomas Finnens, a Chicago and Great Western railway employee, was stabbed to death in a Berwick fight with George Carry yesterday. Carry was arrested by Berwick citizens and taken to the Des Moines sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Temple will file murder charges in Justice Roe's court. William Hubbel of Rock Island visited Muscatine for company business.
Dr. MacBride of Iowa City was in Muscatine attending to business matters yesterday.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on September 17 Mrs James Manley 96 welcomed friends and neighbors for a daylong visit with a generous dinner on her lawn. Joining her were many locals including Miss Mary Manley and several attending couples and visiting relatives from area towns.
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