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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
Isaac Mathews arrived from New Mexico to visit his mother Mrs. Mary Matthews at 1919 Mulberry Ave. The item notes the town’s business climate and mentions Bestenlehner's corn care as a local concern.
The Cook Musser Co State Bank offers a 4 percent savings account and will open its savings department for business tomorrow with 4 day evenings. Samuel Barnes improving at Hershey hospital and Mrs James OToole convalescent after illness at Hershey hospital. Born to George and 604 East Tenth a son and to William Shuelpke East Highth a daughter. Members of the Ladies of Maccabee plan a cake and bread sale at Leibbrand Ryans Saturday afternoon. Diptheria cases reported to City Health Officer Fulham by Dr Little. Albert Bauerbach living at 1019 Hershey Avenue diagnosed. Henry Wolberd of Cawker City Kansas visiting the Ben Swwassink home. Jayhawkers had a successful year.
Rev W J Childress who has served six years as pastor of the United Brethren church in Letts, Iowa, resigns and will assume duties at the Congregational church in Grandview on October 16. The move is seen as a promotion and will surprise many friends.
Zenas W. Johns, previously acquitted of Walter Boot’s murder, will be tried for perjury at the November district court term. County Attorney Pepper notes witnesses largely available despite the long lapse, and the long-pending indictment may finally be disposed of after years of dormancy.
J J Havercamp promotes Dr Howard Co half price offer on Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia. The medicine claims quick relief and permanent cures with a money back guarantee if not effective. Limited supply available and customers may send 25 cents for sixty doses.
The reception honors Rev. Thomas Osborn newly appointed pastor and his family with Miss Annie Ballard as deaconess. Evening program lists selections by Orchestra and Ladies' Quartette, with addresses of welcome by the Ministerial Association and W E Downer, plus a response from Rev. Thomas Osborn.
Plans and specifications for outlet pipes of drainage ditch number 3 through the Hoffman levee are on file in County Auditor Lawrence's office. Bids will be received for the construction of the concrete work.
A large crowd attended the first in a winter series of dances by David Nance and Chub Largen of the Muscatine baseball team. The Hare's hall event featured an excellent musical program and was enjoyed by all attendees.
A famed scientist presents Root Juice in Fort Wayne Indiana claiming rapid relief for stomach bowel kidney and liver issues. The remedy is a hot water soak of root juice and is said to energize instantly easing indigestion constipation nervousness and rheumatism.
Fred Halling a well known farmer from Sweetland township near Muscatine died at his farm today at 11 39. He had suffered a cold that developed into pneumonia. He was about 35, married seven years to Martha Baer of Montpelier and is survived by wife, daughter Ruth, two sisters and five brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Miss Ellen B. Schuff, furloughed missionary from India, tours U S churches and will speak at Grace Lutheran church at 7 30 this evening. A Iowa native from Burlington and Carthage College graduate, she leads the Guntur girls boarding school and will address the Ladies Aid before tonight’s program of songs and recitations.
A large number of button cutters at the Automatic Button factory returned to work while others stay on strike. One hundred nine men walked out yesterday at 11 o clock asking for a half cent per gross raise. Officials say the demand cannot be met now. Those still opposing the offer met at Assembly hall but no plans were announced by 4 o'clock.
The advert promotes warm dry footwear priced at $1.25 with a money back guarantee if not true to claim.
Abe and Benjamin Share, subjects of Nicolaus II of Russia, declared their intention to become U S citizens today and filed their first papers. They may petition for citizenship after two years, with a 90 day public posting period and no objections.
The executive committee of the Muscatine Business College and Browning College alumni associations, listed in Monday’s Journal, is called to meet at the Muscatine Business College this evening at 7:30 sharp. The meeting will cover business of importance.
A cheerful reunion at 114 East Third street honored Michael Kautz and his granddaughter Lucile Kautz and nephew William Volger on their milestone anniversaries. Kautz turned 52 yesterday, Lucile 4, and William 16 as about twenty relatives gathered with flowers crepe paper and refreshments. Planning notes mention the Camus Dancing club resuming Thursday hops at Muscatine Launch club and interest in the Comus club reorganization.
Edward J. Hoefflin of Pembina Alberta and Jean Sear of Walcott Indiana wed in Edmonton Alberta Canada. The couple, former residents of this city, will reside in Canada.
Mrs John Murphy enjoyed a large surprise birthday gathering last night with about twenty five friends. The event featured games music and refreshments and she received many gifts as keepsakes from the guests.
Miss Sue Browning entertained a large crowd of Women's Relief Corps ladies at her flat in the Vail block last evening. Music and games were played, after which an indoor picnic was enjoyed.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met yesterday and decided to hold the annual supper and sale on December 7 at the church parlors. They completed sewing and will make further sale arrangements later.
The A B Kensington club will meet Friday afternoon at the church. All ladies of the church and congregation are urged to be present.
Iowa City reports unusual attention on Muscatine and Muscatine County as the University of Iowa notes new recognition candidates. The article outlines shifts in interest and potential changes in status affecting the region.
The 1908 1909 junior class at the S U S College of Pharmacy lists its officers elected by acclamation. Clarence H. Graff of Muscatine is president with Carl Westfall of West Liberty as vice president and H H Springer of Muscatine as secretary treasurer. Robert Shellabarger of Letts serves as class representative.
Chicago September 30 Wheat prices fluctuated with supply pressure in the northwest and renewed foreign demand fears. The session opened lower but recovered, then slipped to late lows before a rally amid strong outside markets and export news. Corn traded in moderate volume with limited gains as John Inglis boosted attention with a crop yield estimate near 2.4 billion bushels, supporting May buys.
Classified brief seeks a month or two of hunting lodging for a couple, requesting readers to drop a card to Drawer 36 City. Also lists rentals at 418 Hanover Street Muscatine and a small house at Chestnut and 4th with S. G. Stein & Co. as contact. Includes an ad for Latin skin cream at 25 cents.
December showed weak demand and lagged, while September fluctuated with a three cent range. The report notes September moved similar to a cork, reflecting volatile trading conditions.
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