Muscatine News-Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • 7

NOVEMBER 30TH. THE MUSCATINE NEWS TRIBUNE. HENRY BITZER DIES OF HEART FAILURE IN CHAIR McCaskrey returned Muscatine Thursday evening after a short visit at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. C. A.

Curtis. Mrs. A. T. Nelson spent Friday: at the home of her mother Durant.

C. P. Teeple was business visitor the in Long Grove Friday. Belle Edge who is teaching school near Walcott, arrived home Friday evening. Mrs.

James Watson of Newton and Mrs. Mary Downs of Wichita, who have been visiting at the home, departed Friday for their homes. Misses Maude Marshall and Faye Ayres were passengers to Muscatine Friday where they spent the afte: noon with friends. Mrs. O.

E. Weaver and sister, Miss Olive Hain were visitors in Muscatine Friday afternon. George Bannick was looking after business interests in Muscatine Friday. Mrs. Kate Ruff and daughter Mary spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Ruff in Davenport. Mrs. Rouse's mother, Mrs. S.

J. Daw- IN MEMORIAM. Catharine Noonan was born in Ireland 82 years ago, and was enjoying a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mary McCully, when death entered the little home Sunday forenoon and took the dear mother to the everlasting arms of Jesus. She was a devout land humble Catholic, and gave praises to her divine Lord many times a day.

She was a fund of wit and humor and reminiscences of dear old Ireland, the land of her birth. She was a true, whole souled, good woman, beloved by her neighbors and friends, and children. She was as long as her pure life lasted a dear, good mother, and raised her little family in the fear and love of God. I enjoyed a pleasant day with her at her daughter's home a year or two ago. Mother! the angels bow at the precious name.

Sweetest face on earth or heaven was dear benign countenance, and laughing, sparkling eyes, forgiving and -forget ting. We say good bye for a short time. The meeting is just beyond the river, going down the valley one by one. She hath done what she could. Her days of toil and labor are over, and Mrs.

Noonan has entered into rest and perfect peace with her divine Lord. Please God her rest is in heaven. BEEF EXPORTS AND PRICES. THE ELKINS SHIP SUBSIDY PLAN. The statement that a ship's cargo of Australian chilled fresh beef has just arrived in the English market is coincident with the prediction that meat prices will undergo still another ma-1 terial increase before the winter is over.

Hitherto, though Australian mutton has been sent to Great Britain in considerable quantities, some difficulty has been found in transporting beef from the antipodes; but it is reported that the shipload which has reached London is in excellent condition, and that British leaders are expressing their pleasure at the prospect of more aggressive competition with the American "beef trust." It has long been a standing joke that the "roast beef of old England" was largely furnished from American farms, While the export trade in meats chiefly handled by the western packers, has been an important and profitable branch of our foreign commerce, the apparent lessening of the domestic supply in relation to growth of the home population, has aroused queries as to whether the country could afford to continue sending SO much of this staple food product across the Atlantic. If the Britons can get more of their beef from territories within the wide circle of their own empire, it is possi Vie that the demand among them for American beef will decrease. Such a development might not reduce prices here in the United States; but it is conceivable that it would operate to check their rising tendency. That is a consummation devoutly wished for in a good many thousand American households. To read the comments on the plan of Senator Elkins, of West Virginia, for a ship subsidy anyone as densely ignorant as the commentators might imagine that his plan was a remarkable innovation, instead of one of the oldest devices known to protection.

Mr. Elkins suggests that an American merchant marine can be built up by permitting a reduction of 5. per cent from the Aldrich Taft tariff schedules on all goods imported into this country in vessels of American registry. His proposition at least has the merit of not adding to the burdens of the taxpayer, which have reached enormous proportions under the extravagant national administration since McKinley. When Cromwell became lord protector of England during the interregnum that intervened between the execution of Charles I and accession of his successor, he found public finances in bad condition, and manufacturing industries almost ruined through the civil war.

He imported weavers from Flanders and artisans in other lines from other parts of Europe, and forbade them, under servile penalties to leave the country. To prevent impor tation of manufactured articles he al. so fixed a tariff on imports. Like the tariff of Senator Aldrich, a the Cromwell tariff was normally at, the maximum, the only reduction being in the case of goods carried to England in British ships. So Senator Elkins idea is several hundred years old.

If the United States is to subsidize merchant marine the Elkins suggestion embodies the only method acceptable overtaxed Americans. And if Senator Elkins can procure the adoption of his plan in the face of opposition from every tariff protected baron roof the eastern states he will deserve a to rank very nearly as a miracleworker. TURKEY RIDGE, ILLS. For the News-Tribune. Chapman Bros.

sent down to Glancy lake three loads of material, already nailed, to set up, to be used in their dry land ditching. They nave a $2,800 contract near Swan lake. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Smith spent Sunday at John Henderson's.

George Hatton, sold four head of nice cattle to Ab Bowser. If the party or parties who are prowling around Charlie Franklin's premises after night for quite a while back don't stop it, they will have a reason to be laid off for some time. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Mary McCulley, 508 East Seventh street, and family, in the recent death of their mother and grandma, who came out to spend the holidays and the winter with her only daughter. They had planned so many nice little things and visits with grandma, when death so ruthlessly entered this happy little home and called the dear mother to be at rest with her dear Lord, whom she worshiped so reverently and put her trust in h'is promises.

HAS LEG SPRAINED. Frank Bennett Was Hurt As He Stepped From Gravel Train. Yesterday morning as he stepped from the gravel train which is plying back and fourth on the M. N. S.

Frank Bennett, an employe of the company as he steppe from the cars had his left leg badly sprained. He was obliged to desist from further labor and departed for his home where he later secured the needed assistance of a surgeon. TAKEN TO HER. HOME. Mrs.

R. 1 E. Willis Has Recovered From Illness- Was Very Weaw Mrs. R. E.

Willis who has been undergoing treatment during the past two weeks at the Hershey hospital, was removed to her home yesterday. The lady has been quite illl but has been greatly benefited since entering the Infirmary. Her friends will be pleased to note the visible change in her condition. Mrs. Willis resides at 1617 Mulberry avenue.

With Howard Crow. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crow on Demorest Addition a party was held in honor of their 13-year-old son Howard. Twenty-five of the boy companions and schoolmates gathered to assist in creating a pleasant afternoon for the lad.

When a large cake was brought in and placed on the well laden board all of the children were delighted. Games were played and songs as well as recitations were delivered. To say the children were delighted would be expressing their feelings but simply. HOURS OF SERVICES. Announcements for St.

Mary's and St. Matthias Church. Today mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's church at 6:30 a. m.

7:30 a. m. and 10 a. m. At 10 o'clock Bishop Davis will dedicate the church anew and after solemn high mass the sacrament of confirmation wi' be adminis.

tered to a class of 79, followed by benediction. At St. Matthias church fret mass will be celebrated at 7 a.m. and 9:30 a. m.

HINTERMEISTER FUNERAL. of Mrs. O. W. Hintermeister Will Be Interred Today.

The funeral of Mrs. O. W. Hintermeister. will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Presbyterian church.

Dr. J. N. Elliott will have charge of the services. The members of the M.

B. A. are to attend in a body and interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. EAGLES NOMINATE TUESDAY. Annual Election Will Be December 7th -Want Large Attendance.

At the meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Tuesday evening officers will be nominated preparatory to the annual election which will be held Tuesday, December 7th. All members are urged to be in attendance. Notice M. 3. A.

Members of Bend City lodge No. 143 are requested to meet at the lodge room at 1 o'clock this (Sunday) afternoon, Dec. 28th, to attend the funeral of Sister Augusta Hintermeister. E. H.

King, President. Aug. Deutschman Dying. Word from the bedside of August Deutschman last night was to the erfect that he was not expected to live through the night. He suffered a paralytic stroke some time ago.

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Devitt and children of Oskaloosa have returned home after an enjoyable visit of several days with Attorney and Mrs. J.

F. Devitt at "Island View." Mrs. J. B. Dawson and daughter Miss Fay left yesterday for their home in Columbus Junction after visiting for a short time in the city.

DEATH DARKENS ISLAND HOME MRS. 0. W. HINTERMEISTER SUCCUMBS TO RAVAGES OF TY. PHOID FEVER YESTERDAY AT 11 A.

-A GOOD WOMAN. After suffering from typhoid fever during the past ten days, during which period she bore her illness with amazing fortitude, Mrs. Oliver W. Hintermeister, of Fruitland township, yielded to the ailment yesterday morning at 11 o'clock and passed away in a peaceful manner at Hershey hospital, at which institution she has been confined since Saturday last. In the death of the good lady the community in which she resided has lost one of its most desirable and gracious citizens.

Mrs. Hintermeister was deeply beloved by all of her friends, who were many. She was well acquainted in Muscatine, as in the country, where she resided for many years and the same high esteem was paid to her in the city as in her home neighborhood. She was one of those women with whom all desired to associate and in her loss many hearts are saddened. Mrs.

Hintermeister was the daughof Charles K'eist, of Muscatine. She was born April 12, 1882, in Fruitland township, and since her childnood has resided on Muscatine Island. She was united in marriage to Oliver W. Hintermeister Feb. 24, 1903, To them was born one daughter, Lila, who is four years of age.

Besides the bereaved husband and child there are left to mourn a sister, Mrs. Arthur Bartenhagen, of Muscatine, and seven brothers. They are: Will, Arthur and Lewis Kleist, of Muscatine, and Charles, John and Fred, of Aberdeen, Wash. Mrs. Hintermeister was a member the Presbyterian churen, she ing that denomination at the time of the Sunday revivals in this city.

She was also affiliated with the M. B. A. lodge of this city. She was an earnest church worker and was ever ready to assist in religious affairs as much possible.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon and will be in charge of the Rev. J. N. Elliott, of the Presbyterian church. The M.

B. A. will have charge of the services at the grave. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. THOUSANDS TAKE THE AIR.

People Pour Out of Doors Yesterday to Enjoy Outings. There were scores of visitors in the c.ty yesterday, and the fine weather brought out large crowds. The auto owners were in evidence on the paved streets and the man who owned a vehicle of any kind had his family out to enjoy the spring condition. It is estimated that over two hundred shooters scoured the woods and elds of the county. rabbits, quail and duck that were prought.

in lasti night would have stocked a a a big store. There is no law against the sale of rabbits and this is the only form of game that will be seen in the stores. Those who are fond of duck and quail will have to depend upon their friends ho shoot for supplies. MRS. BOWMAN VERY ILL.

Condition of Mrs. Hettie Bowman Does Not Improve. The condition of Mrs. Hetty Bowman, who is lying so ill at her home on Oak street with an attack of pneumonia, is very precarious and it was nat thought that she would survive the night. Her many friends here will be pained to hear of her condition.

She is very well known in th city and has lived here for many years. GERMAN M. E. LADIES MET IN CHURCH YESTERDAY, The Aid society of the German Methodist church met in the church parlor yesterday afternoon and accomplished much in the way of sewing. General topics were discussed during the afternoon and it was arranged to have two meetings as usual next week.

One on Thursday and other Friday. MRS. T. W. CHERRY WAS HOSTESS TO "500" CLUB.

A pleasing gathering was held last evening by the members of the "500" club at the home of Mrs. T. W. Cherry, 113 West Sixth street. The early part of the evening was spent with the usual diversions of the club, after which splendid refreshments were served by Mrs.

Cherry, J. W. Berry departed yesterday for Cairo, where he will engage in purchasing shells for the McKee and Bliven Button company. Mrs. Thomas Foley and son Robert and Miss Nellie Foley, of East Sixth street departed yesterday for Davenport to visit friends.

Mrs. Etta Brannon of Thornburg, who has been in the city for several days, left yesterday for Independence, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. E.

G. Hogdson left yes terday for their home in Rock Island after visiting at the Bliven home. Joe R. Anson of Kansas City has been spending several days in the city visiting relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Summers of Kalona departed, yesterday for Okmulgee, Okla. Valentine Geltz departed yesterday for Rock Island for a short stay. Miss Emma Brandt departed yester. day for her.

home in New Era. Mrs. J. O'Haver, 706 East Tenth departed yesterday for Letts, Sunday's Record of Conversions and Collections The Conversions. Result during three years previous to 1904-1905- Marshall, 600 Sterling, 1678 Dixon, .....1375 Rockford, ...1000 Elgin, Ill.

800 Carthage, 650 .1100 Jefferson, 900 Bedford, 600 Seymour, 600 Centerville, Iowa. 900 Corydon, 500 Audubon, 500 Atlantic, 600 Harlan, 500 Exira, Iowa. 400 Glidden, 300 December, 1904, to June, 1905- Keokuk, Iowa. 1000 Pontiac, .1100 Redwood Falls, 600 Mason City, .1000 Dixon, .1875 Canon City, 950 Macomb City, 1880 Canton, Ill .1120 1905-1906- Rantoul, 550 Aledo, 974 Burlington, .....2484 Rochester, .1230 Princeton, A 2325 Austin, 1388 Freeport, ....1365 Prophetstown, 900 4906-1907- Salida, 800 Kewanee, ....3018 Worthington, Kankakee, ..2650 furphysboro, ..2180 Local News Items Born, to Mr. and Mrs.

August Koepping, a daughter. George Lincoln, of Moscow, was shopping in yester. day. Earl Arnold was attending to business matters in Davenport yesterday afternoon. Mrs.

E. Hain, of Moscow, was attending to business matters in the city yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Nettie Walker returned to her home in Letts yesterday after visiting in the city for a short time. Mrs.

F. W. Doran left yesterday afternoon for her home in Wilton after visiting in the city for a few days. Mrs. Ollie Schwin returned to her home in Wilton yesterday afternoon after visiting for a short time in the city.

Mrs. Elzie Hesson and little one departed yesterday for their home in Wilton, after visiting in the city for a few days. Mrs. H. Angerer departed yesterday for her home in Wilton, after visiting in the city for a few days with friends.

Mrs. O. E. Weaver left yesterday afternoon for her home in Wilton, after visiting in the city for a short time with friends. Mr.

and Mrs. John Baggs departed yesterday afternoon for their home in Cone, after visiting in the city for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. William Weise left letf yesterday afternoon for their home in Atalissa after visiting in the city for a short time.

Ollie Payne departed, yesterday afternoon her -ome in Wilton, after visiting for a short time in the city with friends. Mrs. L. Williams departed yesterday afternoon for her home in Letts, after visiting and shopping in the city for a short time. Miss Ada McGreer departed yesterday for her home in White Prairie, after visiting in Muscatine for several days with friends.

Mrs. A. C. Armstrong and litue children departed yesterday afternoon for their home in Summit after spending a short time in the city. Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Irey departed yesterday afternoon for their home in Sterling, after visiting in the city for the past few days. J. H. Dougherty, 406 Evans street, departed yesterday morning for Davenport, where he spent the day attending to business matters.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dunker, of Wilton, who have been visiting in the city for a short time with friends, departed yesterday afternoon for their home.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Colman departed yesterday for their home in Kalona after visiting for a short time in Muscatine at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Newton Harris. Mrs. L. C. Harris departed yesterday for her home in Tiskwilwa, after visiting in the city for a few days with Mr.

and Mrs. Newton Harris, of Roscoe avenue. Mrs. Margaret. Cope, who has been visiting in the city for the past several days at the home of her son, L.

Cope, on Sirth street, departed' yesterday afternoon for Wilton. Miss Myrtle Muenster departed yesterday morning for her home in Rock Island, after visiting in the city for the past few days at the home of J. H. Wickey, on Madison street. Henry Long, of Grandview, who has been attending to business matters in the city for a short time, departed yesterday for West Liberty, where he will spend several days with friends.

A. D. Frambers left last night for Chicago, where he will make his future nome, having accepted a position with the Chicago Northwestern Railway Co, Mrs. Frambers and daughter will leave Monday. Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Smith, of' Los Angeles, who have been visiting at Illinois City for the past, week with, relatives, departed yesterday for Rock Island, where. they will visit.

for a short time. DELIGHTFUL MUSIC LAST EUENING OLD TIME RESIDENT EXPIRES LISTENING TO READING OF PAPER. LIVED HERE 56 YEARS Expired While Sitting in a Chair at the Second Hand Store of Frank Fisher of Mulberry Avenue, Last Evening About 6 O'clock. While listening to the reading of a paper, Henry Bitzer, an old resident of Muscatine a retired merchant, exstore Frank Fisher, on Mulberry pired mile chair in the second hand avenue, last evening about 6 o'clock. For several minutes Mr.

Fisher read the news to a dead man. He saw him sitting in his chair when he finished the reading or the article and noticed that his head was thrown back ana hiss eyes closed. When he called him he did not answer and on investigation Mr. Fisher was horrified to discover that he was dead. Dr.

E. B. Fulliam was, called, and after an examination stated that he had died instantly from heart trouble. He had died while listening to the reading of the newspaper, a Had Heart Trouble. Mr.

Bitzer had been suffering for several years with heart disease, leakage of the heart being the trouble. Yesterday he walked down town from his home on Orange and Fitth street and was on his way back when he stopped to rest at the Fisher store. He complained when he entered the store that his heart had been troubling him. Mr. Fisher had been in the habit of reading to him and he sat down in a chair and asked his friend to tell him "what was new." Mr.

Fisher complied and when he finished the reading of the article Mr. Bitzer was dead. He had not uttered a sound and death must have been instantly. He died so quickly and without a sign of a strug. gle that his body sat upright in the chair, although it bad no supporting arms.

Was Old Merchant. Henry Bitzer was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, October 19, 1844. He was the son of Henry and Barbara Bitzer. He came to Muscatine in the fall of 1853 and has resided here practically all of the time since. He is survived by his two brothers, Galbraith, or this city, and with whom he made his home, and by Adam Bitzer, of Kansas City.

He was united in marriage to Mrs. Nettie Simpson in 1877. and she pre ceded him in death in 1856. Business Career. When Mr.

Bitzer first arrived in catine he entered the employe of a Mr. Skinkle, who conducted a livery and feed barn opposite the Episcopal church. He afterwards associated himself in partnership with Mr. Skinkle for several years in the livery and transfer business at Burlington. When the partnership was dissolved Mr.

Bitzer returned to Muscatine and engaged in the ice business for several years. Later he embarked with his brother, David, in the grocery business. The store was located at the corner of Fourth and Mulberry street. Several years later he retired from the grocery business and entered the marble business, associating himself with William Ju. Sprague, the shop being located on the present site of the Grand" opera house.

Since the dissolution of that partnership he has led a retired life for the past 18 years. Funeral Notice. The funeral notice will be made later pending word from his brother Adam at Kansas City. WILTON. WILTON.

For the News Tribune. Wilton, Nov. The basket ball game between Wilton and Davenport high school teams played here was a victory for the home boys and being the first game of the season, they take it as good omen of other victories. The score was 31 to 11 in Wilton's favor. The lineup: Wilton- Dornself, center; Kiser and Looney, forwards; Atwell and Jacobsen, guards.

Field baskets -Dormself 4, Atwell 2, Kiser 3, Looney 5, Pricholdt 2, Bennett 1, Vose 1. Free throwsDornseif 3, Fricholdt 1, Arthur 2. Score at end of first half 13 to 5. Referee Cronin. Davenport's lineup: Pricholdt, center: Vose and Hanson, forwards; Bennett and Arthur, guards.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen and children of Marengo and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Allen of Davenport spent Thanksgiving at the home of.

Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Shugar. Miss Dorothy Sullivan of Muscatine came up Thursday morning and spent a couple of days visiting at the home of her brother, M. Sullivan, and.

with friends. Prof. and Mrs. W. A.

Pye spent Thanksgiving Day with friends in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Welerhouser and son spent Thursday with relatives in Muscatine. James O'Keefe returned to Muscatine Thursday afternoon after a short visit at the M.

Sullivan home. Misses Freda and Elma Reese visited relatives in Durant Thursday Mr. and Mis. J. R.

Rouse and children of Davenport arrivtd. Thursday morning and visited at the of Fairfield, ..1118 Knoxville, 1017) Gibson City, ..1000 1907-1908- Galesburg, .2580 Muscatine, ...3579 Bloomington, ....4266 Decatur, ....11379 Charleston, Ill. .......2467 Sharon, ......4731 1908-1909- Jacksonville, ...3007 Ottumwa, ..,...3732 Spokane, .5300 Springfield, Ill. 4729 Marshalltown, .2026 1909-1910- Boulder, 1596 Cedar Rapids, .2906 The Collections. Centerville, 1,500 Keokuk, 2,200 Macomb, Burlington, Ill.

3,100 4,900 Dixon, 2,000 rochester, 2,250 Austin, 2,250 Princeton, 5.036 Worthington, 2,100 Murphysboro, Ill. 4,300 Fairfield, 3,608 Knoxville, 3,148 Galesburg, 5,000 Muscatine, 5,611 Decatur, 11,379 Charleston, 6,000 Sharon, 6,330 Jacksonville, 7,500 Ottumwa, 7,353 Spokane, 10,808 Springfield, 10,734 Marshalltown, a 6,022 Boulder, A 3,490 cedar Rapids, 7,288 Local News Items Mrs. C. Perry departed yesterday afternoon for her home in Wilton after shopping in the city. Miss Agnes Carter departed yesterday for Davenport, where she will visit for a few days with friends.

Mrs. C. W. Kemble departed yesterday for Davenport, where sue will visit for a short time with friends. J.

R. Letts departed yesterday for her home in Letts, after attending to business matters in Muscatine. Mrs. Mary Prosser, 117 East Fifth street, who has been visiting in Davenport, arrived home last evening. Mary Prosser left yesterday morning for Davenport, where she will visit for a short time with friends.

Walter Sheetz returned to his home in Wilton yesterday afternoon after visiting in the city for a short time. Mrs. J. M. L.

Payne departed yesterday for Cedar Rapids, where she will visit for a short time with her sister. Mrs. William Hunn departed yesterday for her home in Fairport, after visiting in the city for a few days with friends. Miss Kate O'Brien returned to her home in Letts, Iowa, yesterday afternoon after spending a short time in the city. The Misses Bertha, Freda and Esther McLean, of Oregon street, are visiting in Davenport with friends for a new days.

Miss Ella Darting departed yesterday for her home in Summit, after visiting in Muscatine for a short time with friends. Mrs. E. A. Mockmore departed yesterday for her home in Fairport, after visiting for a short time in the city with friends.

Mrs. Elizabeth Williams departed for her home in Rock Is and after visiting for several days in the city with Mrs. Anna Sechtling. Mrs. C.

F. Fitzsimmons and little son departed yesterday afternoon for their home in Nichols, after visiting in Muscatine for a few days. John Gatton, of West Liberty, was attending to business matters in the city yesterday morning, departing in the afternoon for his home. Rev. Henry Diercks, pastor of a German Methodist church at St.

Louis has been visiting with South Muscatine friends and relatives. L. D. Dwyer, of Chicago, will arrive home soon and will visit at the home of Mrs. Mary Dwyer, at 902 West Eighth street, for several weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wise departed yesterday for their home in Wilton, after visiting and attending to business matters in the city for a short time.

E. M. Kessinger and daughters, the Misses Harriet and Helen, left yesterday afternoon for Los Angeles, where they will sojourn during the winter. Mr. and Mrs.

L. Van Horn and daughter, Miss Lulu, departed yesterday afternoon for their home in Letts, after visiting in the city for a short time. Mrs. John Breen and daughter, erine Marie, of 700 East Second street, departed yesterday for Cedar Rapids, where they will visit for a few days vith friends. S.

L. Hanson and Emil Westlund 04 Augustana college, Rock Island, are visiting at the home of Adam Reinemund, at 216 West Fourth street. The latter is also a student at Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Ferguson of St. Louis, have been in the city visiting with their son, Thomas Ferguson, night ticket agent at the Rock Island station. They left last evening for Eldon, to visit, they will then go to to visit before returning to St.

Louis. Mrs. Mary DeForest Ralph and children of Reinbeck, are visiting for a few days at the home of J. A. Robbins at 1906 Mulberry avenue.

Mrs. Ralph's husband will arrive in the city today and will preach at the Congregational church on Sunday. Mrs. Ralph was a former resident of Muscatine, but has been absent from the city for several years. MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF ST.

MATTHIAS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL GAVE MUSICALE IN SCHOOL HALL LAST EVENING. The musical students of St. Matthias parochial school appeared in a beatuiful musicale last evening in the school hall, before a large company of invited friends and members of the alumnae of the school. Nearly all of those who are taking vocal or are pupils on the piano, appeared on the program, delighting weir friends very much. The program was a very good one and many of the numbers were difficult though they were given in a was: most approved manner.

The program Join in the Dance Music Class. Burgmuller. Crociato Margaret and Nina Harris. Admanson. Detthoff.

Marathon Jeradine Howe. Fieldhouse. of the Fairies Florence Malone. the Swallows Come Again Loretta Devitt. Schulken.

Shepherd's Song Helen Casper. Bells Genevieve Ryan, Marie Barry, Esther Drish. The Fountain Nina Harris. Spring Showers Genevieve Ryan. Song of the Brooks Esther Drish.

Waltz in Flat Marie Barry. Bissell. Gipsy Polka Agatha Detthof, Inez Montreal, Nora Leonard. Cradle Song Cousin Jedediah Junior Music Pupils. Bohm.

Silver Stars Agatha Detthof. Le Hache. Boy's Dream Clara Lemkau. Moonlight Irene Ineichen. Dance Agatha and Mildred Detthof.

Schumann. Return Margaret Harris. Valse Mary Ribak. Beethoven Minuet from Op. 49 Mary Unkel.

Chaminade, Florence Hahn. Concert Florence Hahn, Mary Unkel, Mary Ribak, Irene Ineichen. Night Music Class. The Salvation Army. Some fifty boys and girls and a number of grown ups had a delightful time at the entertainment and ayster supper given for the benefit of all the poor children Thanksgiving evening at the Salvation Army hall, when they all enjoyed the music from the graphaphone and songs and recitations by the children.

This is only the beginning of the good thing in store for the poor, as there is much to follow. The pext thing on our list is the big Christmas dinner to be given to all the poor families of the city. Then comes the big Christmas tree and entertainment for all the children on December. 31, when we will give away dolls and toys and good things of all kinds. Donations of all kinds will be thankfully received.

Hall open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 2 to 6. Make all hecks payable to Capt. J. A. Warfield, 17 Halstead street.

Phone 620-J. Minister Ill. Owing to the illness of Rev. Fred Smith, pastor of the Muserville M. E.

church, he was unable to speak at the Thanksgiving evening services as he was confined to his home with a severe cold. J. E. Hoopes, Sunday school leader, led, the meeting and delivered an interesting sermon. Many were in attendance.

Mr. Smith at present is considerably improved in health and will, It is hoped, be able to continue his work soon. At Hoopes Home. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Hoopes entertained several friends and relatives at their home on Stuart road a short time ago at dinner. The afternoon was spent in game playing and in a social way. Among those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Q.

Beatty, of Fruitland; Mrs. Carrie Fezler, Mrs. Nellie B. Harris and Mr. and Mrs.

John Hoopes and four sons. Prayer Meeting. Yesterday afternoon at the home of W. R. Evans, on Bismarck street, a of the ladies in neighborhood were cottage prayer meeting, was held.

Many in attendance and the interest was keen. The meetings are being largely attended. South Muscatine Locals. The Misses Freda, Esther and Bertha Yeager, of Oregon street, are visiting in Davenport at the home of Ernie Smith. Mrs.

Heltman, or Oregon street, has been very Ill for the past several days at her home. She is suffering with typhoid fever. Mrs. Selder, of Philips street, spent Thanksgiving day at the home of her son, Wesley Munn, at Lone Tree. The little son of Arthur Seltzer, of Latham street, is ill at the family luome, suffering with pneumonia..