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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
Local news notes multiple residents traveling for business and visits. Miss F Parrish, Mrs J N Cobb, Mrs S W MacDaniels, Mrs W Johnson, Mrs E J McFadden, Mrs M H Bains, Mr and Mrs H A Leal depart Muscatine area for Davenport, Rock Island, Des Moines, Moline, Chicago, Clinton and beyond.
Carnival City Packet offers round trip tickets to the Davenport carnival with fireworks view from the Helen Blair boat. Papers required for boat admission. others pay admission. The vessel stays at Davenport until 9 30.
Johnson's Greens command a lead in the YMCA membership drive started Tuesday evening. A large influx of new members signals a promising and successful campaign ahead.
The Citizens Railway and Light Company lawsuit against Forepaugh and Sells Brothers’ circus remains in progress in district court before Judge Bollinger. Plaintiffs rested today as defendants’ testimony proceeds.
Kenneth Robertson two years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robertson, died Tuesday morning at 8. He had fallen ill a week earlier and was described as bright and popular. Funeral services were held at home Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. and burial followed in Columbus City cemetery.
Mrs. William Elsner of Maquoketa was struck and killed by a Milwaukee special passenger train carrying carnival visitors to Davenport in Delmar. The victim's head was nearly torn from her body and she died instantly.
George G. McDill of Chicago and J A Whitmore of Des Moines met in this city to aid local Y M C A officials planning an industrial branch. They visited McKeen Bliven Button factory and Roach Musser Sash and Door works to assess plant needs. McDill spoke at a noon shop meeting with J G Mitchell and Whitmore assisting. Tonight a membership supper at the association building will include a brief address by McDill.
A large number of local residents left the city today for Davenport to attend the carnival now underway. East-bound trains were crowded and the Firefly arriving at 11 25 was taxed to its fullest capacity. A partial list of notable boarders includes Miss Minnie Litz Miss E Dettmar Miss Eva Wright S Millage Mrs Ben Dyer Miss Erna Ludke Mrs J K Miller Miss Ethel Jones Miss Helen Burns Miss Mollie Murphy Miss Gladys Kane Miss Anna Blanchard Mrs J E Nelson Mrs E E Collins and daughter Mildred Mr and Mrs H Barnard and son Mr and Mrs Tice Miss Ada Kuebler and M W Wheeler.
At a regular meeting of the Major John Circle last evening a committee was appointed to meet with Col Hare Circle to arrange an entertainment for Gen Geddes of Davenport who will visit near Halloween.
Members enjoyed a dance last evening at Yeoman hall with Prof. Paudiet, Miss Ida Appel, and Dave Vanatta providing music. A small admission fee covered the floor use and drew a good crowd.
The Yeo men plan a regular meeting tomorrow evening to fill vacancies in elective offices by election and to consider several important business matters. A large attendance is encouraged.
A meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held in the K of P hall with good attendance. Plans were discussed for a Cedar River picnic in the near future.
Miriam Rebekah lodge will hold a regular session tomorrow evening at I. O. O. F. hall. All members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.
Clinton Iowa reports Winona Minnesota was chosen as the site for the next convention of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association. The meeting will bring together representatives to discuss river improvements and related plans.
A powerful typhoon swept through the central Philippine group on Sept 24, reaching Manila and forcing wires down. The storm disappeared into the China Sea leaving limited details but clear evidence of serious disaster in its wake.
New York lawyers report that A. O. Brown and Lewis Ginter, young stock exchange members of the suspended firm of A. O. Brown and Co., were today expelled from the stock exchange.
Taft celebration draws large crowds with extended coverage on page 1 recall of yesterday’s highlight. Officials report strong turnout as residents gather for the town’s annual event and parade activities.
Taft argues jury trials in injunctions delay justice and cites his Panama Canal leadership to defend labor relations. He warns that Bryan’s policies threaten railroad finance and national prosperity, urging voters to reject Bryan as a friend of labor. He also disputes Bryan’s claim about a jury trial in contempt cases, challenging him to prove approval by key senators.
A Muscatine County peach tree, grown by N. H. Geller, bears a fruit ten inches in circumference and weighing nine ounces, described as large luscious California style peaches.
New York led 2 to 0 after four innings as the Giants scored two runs in the first. The Cubs presented a less than mighty pitcher in the early action while Wiltie played center for New York and Kling Bresnahan guarded the plates for their teams.
New York did not appear for the first game at the polo grounds as Chicago took a 9 to 0 forfeit win. Captain Chance and Pulliam’s plan led to the tie being counted and no replay today. Police ordered guards to prevent a repeat of yesterday’s disturbance.
Davenport Iowa Sept 24 The first annual reunion of the Fiftieth Iowa regiment of Spanish American War veterans opened Mayor George W Scott gave the welcome and Judge D W Jackson Muscatine commander spoke 38 Muscatine veterans attend A permanent organization is planned with a company committee to report tomorrow morning before Taft speech at 10 30 The parade followed at 4 pm with Davenport military units and a grand military ball planned for tonight
George Seitz was injured when a cable broke from a lift engine on the new court house site shortly after 1 PM. He was not seriously hurt, examined by Dr. A J Oliver, and taken to his home at 321 Stewart Road. Seitz had just placed concrete in the lift and signaled the engine to start before stepping back, the cable failing about 12 feet up and the load striking him in the stomach.
John G. Skinner aged resident of Columbus City Louisa county died at home after long cancer trouble believed to stem from a horse kick years ago. Born May 9 1822 in Ohio he lived in Iowa later and leaves a widow and several children. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at home conducted by Rev J C Marshall burial in Columbus City. Other items list local movements and visits in the area including Miss Callie Edmondson and Mrs J Fred Huff travel and residents’ activities.
Citizens with surplus peaches or other fruit are asked to donate to Hershey hospital. Deliver produce to the hospital or notify Doctor King of the donation.
New York stocks closed buoyant as prices rose and speculative issues gained 3 to 5 points. Wheat advanced after bullish signals from southwest reports on reduced winter wheat acreage while corn faced mixed trade on cool northwest temperatures and potential belt damage. Oats rose modestly as shorts covered and late buying emerged.
May gains lead as December futures rise while cash prices advance. Provisions show pork down 2 to 7 percent and ribs down 2 to 5 percent from last night, with lard unchanged.
Washington reports claim Governor Haskell has submitted his resignation as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. High Democratic authority says the move depends on circumstances that might make acceptance advisable. Denver convention fears over his corporate ties and suitability in a campaign against trusts influenced the action. He reportedly left Chicago intending not to return in an official capacity with the committee.
Miss Anna Leary left for Rockford Illinois after visiting Laurel Hill relatives. Engel Boot visited friends in Durant. Miss Alpha McClain remains home ill, Yankee Hollow schools closed. Henry Hahn, from Muscatine, looked after local farm interests. Miss Margaret Maher resumed Laurel Hill teaching duties after visiting Summit. Mrs Ida Rowlands returned to Muscatine after visiting her mother. Tim Russel of Wilton visited Friday. Miss Charlotte Cole of Melphi ne socialized with Edith Taylor. Ernest Fick arrived from Fairport for a day with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Mohn hosted a Friday night dance. Miss Sadie Knebler and May Healy visited Sophia Angerer last week. Glen Cummings accepted a pitching offer for Durant.
Blue Grass Sunday saw a ball team win with help from supporters. Arthur Brunner visited Durant Sunday afternoon with friends. John Collison and John Hickey of Wilton were in town Friday on business. Miss Pearl Duncan returned home at Sweetland Center Sunday evening after visiting Mrs. Chris Klebey. Ralph Madden spent Friday on business in Durant.
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