The Muscatine Journal from Muscatine, Iowa • 6

THIi ML 55UATUS JU UKN AJLf PROPERTY FOIl SALE BV THE Titus Loan Investment Co. I-. BASEBALL HOPE DEAD 3 I a- 1 i ii i i pocket no exceptions. flTvt 7 I And the, tobacco suits every- jX Yj it A I i body's taste because better tobacco xjF I '1 I I I doe not grow than that in Piper Jr I 111 Heidsieck. Ktt.r VfTTTu I 1 1 That individual diampagne sSfpj ifflj flavor wfll fatty sausfy justijhat MS? Hfir taste you want.

Ujm I The test chew Just as fine as the first the ASSf iLS flavor Is protected by a handy metal box. I EVERYWHERE 10c KL I Leap Ye His Tisarmaarina rrf Act ght If you are going to watch his exit here's every thing in, the way dress for the occasion. Blue Serge Suits that will make you look as good as money in the bank. One of these rich warm Overcoats will be a warm friend 6n that homeward trip in the cold gray dawn. Liberal reductions on all Over' coats.

Store Closed all Day Tomorrow. David 5 CHEWING TOBACCO i IS SPORT WHITER CONFIDENT KEO-- KUK WILL SURRENDER FRANCHISE. Little Chance of Indians In Central Association, is Belief Of Keokuk Fans. Under the caption, "Baseball on the sports writer of the Keokuk Gate-City summarizes the critical situation of the national pastime at the home of. the Indians, and sees the hand-writing on the wall which he Bays is.

significant of the Ibeginning of the end. The follow ing article, in part would tunicate that some- city other than Keokuk will comprise the eighth club of the Central Association next year: "It seems as though the time has come when "finis' 'is to be written to Keokuk boseball history. Never in the life of the game here has there been such a. total lack of Interest in the affairs of the national game and the disgusted and disgruntled fans are willing to throw, up the sponge and stay out of baseball. "Since the proposed deal for Pennington was announced' a week ago, the men responsible for the story have refused to make public their plans and say-that the time is not yet ripe for their plans to be made known, 'but that at the proper time they will give Keokuk a baseball club that will bring home the bacon.

"Whether they mean for the coming season or for some time in the dim and distant future they refuse to say, but fans' around town refuse to believe that there is any truth in the report that these men will put up the money for baseball In Keokuk after the disastrous season experienced by the local club last year and the general attitude of disinterestedness shown by the local followers of the game." throngIgaIr to witneshitle bout PALZER ANO M'CARTY READY FOR MATCH AT LOS ANGELES. Neither Fighter Favorite. in Go Which Will Decide the World's Ring Championship. Angeles, Dec. 31.

Sport followers from the north and east began arriving today for the Palzer-McCarty heavyweight fight at Vernon tomorrow. Even money still prevailed in the betting. Indicating that neither man would be a favorite at the ringside; Both fighters tapered down in their training eliminating boxing. Conditioning, however, will not be abandoned entirely. Palzer will outweigh his opponent by more than ten pounds, when they enter the ring.

PRESERVE THE RULES INTACT. Coach Stagg Doe Not Believe Rules or Game Will Be Changed. Chicago, 111., Dec. 31'. That the 1913 football rules will be preserved Intact is the prediction of Coach A.

A. Stagg, of Chicago university. The meeting of the committee will be held in New York next week. Btagg; considers the present game the best development of the rule makers. Our Best Service for your New Year's Shoes.

May we add a resolution that you will put-chase your foot-wear wherever you will get the maximum satisfaction and service at the lowest price in keeping with the style and ma-terlal you 68 years have Xerfected our Stttas service while 113 progr slyness has made it possible for you to make the above resolution with all assurance of continued comfort, satis-, faction and style. 1854. But doing- business in the 1S1I Wilson Shea J'lore, KEOKUK REPORT WE HAVE desirable places listed for sale In all parts of Mus- catine. We take pleasure In showing prospective customers what we have to offer. If we cannot please you, it is our fault, not yours.

'There Is no" charge "for showing IP YOU are Interested in securing a home of your own, favor us with a call-or write. You can buy property from us with-'a small amount of money. Our easy payment plan is attractive and has proven very satisfactory to others. Why. not try it now Instead of renting and waiting until you are old to enjoy the pleasures of owning a home of your own.

The following is a partial list of those we have for sale: NO. 1 Two story seven room house, full lot, cellar and city wat- er. Close to car line. Price 'J' NO. 3 Three room house, nice lot, city water in yard, can te sold on installment plan.

Rents for $6.00 per month. Price $650.00. XO. 8 Good six-room house and half lot, cellar and wood shed, lo-- cation good, sewer, gas and city water in street, close to street Price $1,750.00. Xb-s 4- Four-room i house and nice I lot, wood shed, close to car line.

Price $1,350.00, XO. 5 Six-room, one and one-half story wood good large lot, room for another iiouse. On new proposed car line. Price $1,650.00. XO.

6 Seven-room house, fine cel-; lax cemented, full lot, gas, electric light, toilet rooms on both floors, furnace, new oak floors good repair. Close to car line and good lceation. Price $4,000.00. Xo. 7 iFive-room house, new.

with bath, gas and furnace, good loca-j close in ana near car line, This is a first class home for 250.00. 1 -XO. 8 Six-room cottage, nearly! new. good barn, full lot' and well i located. City water street.

Price $1,650.00. NO. tt Six-room house, nearly new, witih furnace. Price $1,850.00. XO.

10 Five-room cottage and large lot. city water in street. Only two blocks from- church, school and car line. Price XO. 11 Five-room, one and one- half story house and large lot with plenty of fruit, on car line and paved street.

Price $1,850. Will sell house and half of ground for $1,400.00.: XO. 12 Eight-room house, nearly new, and full lot for $1,250.00. NO. 13 Six-room house, good cellar and barn, and chicken house.

Lots of fruit, pasture for cow, two acres of ground. Can be bought -at a great sacrifice. Price $3,600. XO. 14 Five-room cottage and good barn, and wood shed.

Full lot. Price. $1,100.00. XO. 15 Five-room cottage and full lot.

A fine home for $1,100.00. NO. 16 Six-room house all on t.ground floor, gas, -ater and sewer in street. Splendid river yiew. 'Lot 60x150.

Price $2,600.00. XO. 17 Six-room house, reception hall, bath room, cellar cemented, laundry, furnace, gas and electric light. Close to street car, good location, full lot. Price $3,200.00.

XO. 18 Five-room cottage with re-. ception hall, bath room, modern in every way. Built two years. New- -j- ly papered, in good condition.

$2,700.00. KO. 19 Five-room cottage, all on t- ground floor. This house is in good repair, nicely painted and with a fine lot 60x140. iWoodshed and good chicken c6op.

Some small fruit. About three blocks from street car. Price 500.00. 20- Slx-robm house, bath room, furife.ce, gas. Good barn, buggy shed work, shop.

Street paved, cement walks. Lot 50x175. Price $3,000.00. Mention No. in making inquiry.

Oflice opposite Journal office, 213 Iowa' Avenue. Open Saturday evenings. Trrua loan investment co. MARITIME STRIKE LIKELY. Shipping Strike in Australia Is Ser-', loasJy Threatened.

Australia. Dec. 31: A maritime strike throughout commonwealth is 'believed likely because of the high court's action -jin nullifying recently an award made Sn favor of the seamen by Justice Ilggins, president of the arbitration icourt, An effort is -being made to (settle the dispute between the men land the owners, on the basis of the jHiggins award which the men hope rwill "be embodied in the agreements with the Should this fall. rehe whole of the interstate shipping (commonwealth swill be Involved In the prctpoised strike. mssoLunox xotice.

Notice is hereby given, that the of Conaway-Schaefer; Printing Co. has this day dissolved by mutual 'consent, Mr. Conaway retiring. The business will be conducted by Mr. J.

J. Schaefer and will be known as The J. J. Schaefer Printing 126 W. Second St, who assumes all obligations of the Conaway-Schaefer Ptg.

Co. and to whom all unpaid accounts must be paid. JL Schaefer. very Interesting program. The M.

E. church wm beautifully decorated and many presents were distributed. Eves Maxson. with a half-dozen assistants, are invoicing. Miss Dungan spent the past week's vacation with her parents In Muscatine.

Frank Mesner, principal of the high school, spent his vacation in ntid about Oskaloosa. "-ijbhn Mather is visiting his sister, Rachel Negus, in West' Branch. George Jewell says, "Let there be light." Therefore, Elbert Mather is Installing a gaslight system. J. P.

Eves, who is home for a three weeks vacation from Ames, had the misfortune of a fall which dislocated hig shoulder, while playing basketball with the high school team at West Liberty last.Saturday evening. While the pain is severe, he remarks, "We won at the rate of 20 to 10." Mr. tend Edwin Danks are visitini Mrs. Danks' parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Rcibert Henderson. Mr. Danks is in business in Grinnell. The Penh College Gospel team began evangelistic services at the Friends' church Sunday morning. They expect to hold services each evening this week.

There are five youne men in the team and. they are working under the direction of the state Y. M. C. A.

There are thirty- five such teams spending the week in such meetings in the state of Iowa. Two more good men gone wrong. John C. Mixelli and' Charles Piper have each purchased an automobile. Obituary.

Airnathe R. Mather, daughter of Joseph and Susanna Raley, was born at Hanoverton, Columbiana county, Ohio, April 7, 18 28. and died at; the home of her daughter in Springdale, on December 23, 1912, aged 84 years, 8 months and 1 9 days. She was the youngest of four children, all of whom preceded her, and all of whom ihad attained the age of more than three score years. In 1852 she moved with her family and with the early pioneers settled at Springdale, la.

On 7, 186 4, she was united in marriage to John Mather, to whom were born two children, Joseph Elbert and the latter, with her husbantfj remaining to care for her in ier declining ni Casterline of Tipton drove down to the city Sunday in his auto and visited with relatives here. Leonard Dice accompanied him and later left for Davenport where he resumed his school work. Mr. and Mrs. Ed.

Bischoff and son xf Davenport who were visiting at the feorpft Rannirk home left on Sunday evening for their home. I Mrs. George Wagner departed yes- terday noon for Davenport for a hrialP viaif with frienfla Cbarles Dice of. Tipton returned to his 'home yesterday after an over Sunday visit with his parents. Mr.

and Mrs. John Dice. Leo Dwyer of Chicago and Thos. Dwyer of Victor, arrived in the city yesterday for a brief visit with I relatives. l.Miss Laura Silberhorn, after a week's visit at the Henry Lang home south of town returned to Davenport Sunday evening.

Rev. J. C. Coughlin returned to his home yesterday afternoon after brief business visit in Frank Blanchard was a 'business -visitor in Davenport yesterday. S.

H. Wise spent yesterday afternoon transacting 'business in Muscatine, returning to the city in the afternoon. Purity Chapter O. E. met last evening in the Masonic Hall.

The election of officers for the coming year was held "and those who served last year were re-elected for another term as follows: Worthy Matron Mrs. H. B. Strong. Worthy Patron Dr.

A. R. Leith. Associate aMtron Mrs. W.

D. Harris. 1 Secretary Mrs. I. L.

Wright. Treasurer Mrs. A. R. Leith.

Conductress Miss Pearle Maurer. Associate Conductress Miss Anna Ringgenberg. The appointive officers were then. named 4y the worthy matron but owing to the absence of a number of those appointed the selection will be made known later. After the business session a social hour was spent and a delicious "lunch was served by Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Baker, Mr. and (Mrs. George Heabner, Mr. and Mrs.

A. A. Ayres, G. W. Kelly, Miss Bessie Crooker and Mrs.

Emma Cooling. IMr. and Mrs. Lysle Brumbaugh went down to Davenport yesterday for a brief visit with friends. George Kanoff who has been spending the past week with relatives at Riverside returned to the city yesterday, -j Miss Lizzie Erlckson went over to Durant yesterday noon for a visit with friends.

H. F. Ayres and son Hllbert returned yesterday afternoon from Davenport where they spent the day looking after business interests. Mr. and Mts.

Al. Barewald and son Louis and daughter Louise came down from TiptonSaturday afternoon and visited over Sunday at the J. H. Waeker home, and departed yesterday for the Charles Waeker "home north of town. They intend to spend the -week with relatives i Mrs.

P. -Shannon came up from a brief visit with friends at Muscatine yesterday APPRECIATED BY THE PEOPLE. It Is no longer necessary to leave your shoes at the shop for a week. We repair, them while you wait Ihmrrv i 1 i i 4 Hi 1 if 8' S. -r years.

Years were driven her beyond the average to make up for the frailness of body to lead a quiet, peaceful life uneventful save in the influence and lasting benefit such a life to -her family and around her. She was a birthright member of the Society of J'riends and died steadfast in theirl faith. On Christmas morning she wis. laid beside; her daughter gone oh Ibefore, to 1 the heavenly home, there to wait with her, those around i'hom their influence has been she4 WHITE I'itAIRIE. White Prairie.

Dec. 31. The roads are in fine! shape and in the place of a sled, Saint Nicholas made his trip by auto this ChriBtmas. Geo. Kopf and Harvey, Arthur and Frank.

fJiidelier are busy hauling wood. i Henry Frenzel and Shorty Gilbert spent Christmas with friends In Rock Island. 1 A number from i this neighborhood i attended the Her i sale, north of jWikon, on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Koeppen jspent Sunday at Fairport visiting friends. Miss Laura Silberhorn, from Davi jenport, spent Christmas at the Lang home. si! i Mr. and Mrs. "Henry Lang and 'daughter, Esther, and Miss Laura Silberhorn, and Mr and Mrs.

Newt. LLand and brotherf joe, took dinner iana ounujy auernoon at Adolph Rexroth s. Hiney Frenzel and Geo. Gilbert spent Friday everting at the John Maurer home. Don't forget theV box social to' be given at the Whl Prairie school house Wednesday evening, January 8.

A program wilj Jpe given and everybody is Invited; i Card of TJianks. Through this medium we wish to thank our many friends neighbors, especially ReV-CHaefner, for the kindness and sympathy" shown us during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs; Henry Bahr. Aug.

Tborman. Ed. Thormat Mrs. I State TSnnlc. OTTUMWA QUINTET DOWNS HAWKEYES Ottumwa, Dec.

31. The Ot-tumwa Y. M. C. A.

quintet defeated the Iowa State university varsity team here last-night by the score of 41 to 17. The game was rough and hard fought throughout. The work of Captain Slutz and Mike Mier was more than the visitors could equal. Coach Thomas changed his line-up in the last half In an effort to overtake the locals, but It had little effect. TRI-STATE MEETING AT KEOKUK IN MAY Keokuk.

Dec. 3 lfr Chicago, Des Moines, St. Louis were sent in-vltationsntoday to attend the tri-state field meet scheduled to be held in Keokuk, May 10, 1913. All are expected to come. This is the only meet of the kind in the country.

Burlington, Peoria, Springfield, Jacksonville and Iowa City will accept. The interscholastlc field meets are carded for Iowa City, May 31, and Urbana, May 17. Chronic Constipation Cured. "Five years ago I had the worst caBe of chronic constipation I ever knew of and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me," writes S. F.

Fish, Brooklyn Mich. For sale by all dealers. Adv. HIGHLAND PARK MEETS IOWA. Des Moines College Basketeers Make Preparations for Game.

Des Moines, Dec. 31. Highland Park basketball tossers are making unusual preparations for the meeting with the state university of Iowa team tonight. It is the first meeting of the locals with any of the teams representing the Iowa big four. It is also the first appearance of an Iowa team here In three Iowa met defeat In the first game of the trin yesterday, the Ottumwa Y.

M. C. A. team defeating them by the score of 41 to 17. MURPHY-BURNS GO JANUARY 1.

Both Fighters Claim to Be Ready for New Year's Match. San Francisco, Dec. 31. "Harlem Tommy" Murphy and Frankle Burns of Oakland, the lightweights who are scheduled for a 20-round fight here tomorrow afternoon, announced today that they were fit and trainers and sparring partners in each camp rested. Burns is a ten to eight favorite in the betting.

Drake-Grinnell Meet Scheduled. Grinnell. Dec. 31. The first announcement spring track meet with Drake university to be contested May lfr.

Drake and Grinnell have not met for several years In a dual. Jeanette to Meet Clarke. Joplln, Mo- Dec. 31. Joe, Jean-nette, negro heavyweight and Jeff Clarke of this city have been match-: ed for a ten round go here January 17." i SPRINGDALE.

Springdale. Dec. 31. The nn ion Christmas exercises were given.1 on Tuesday evening. December 24th, and enjoyed by a full house.

Sabbath school children presented aj -4 WOMAN' WAS NOT IX COURT. Plaintiff in Guggenheim Cape Indisposed lawyer Chief Witness. Chicago, 111., Dec. 31. Mrs.

Grace 11. Guggenheim was indisposed and not in court today when the hearing of her suit to annul her divorce from William H. -Guggenheim was resumed before Judge Heard In the circuit She was expected- to appear later. Eli Felsenthal, a lawyer, 'was the first witness. He testified that just previous to the divorce in 1901, Mrs.

Guggenheim was brought to his office by her counsel, Louis Werner, and that Mrs. Guggenheim told him the was born in Illinois1 and considered that state her home. He did not recall whether he had asked her how long she had been a resident of the state. The agreement to provide alimony was made among counsel out of court, be said. SUSPEND LUMBER RATES.

Interstate Commerce Commission Will Investigate Advances. Washington, D. Dec. 31. The interstate commerce commission yesterday suspended proposed transcontinental freight tariffs advancing rates on lumber from British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, and Oregon, Washington -and other northwestern states, shipped through Colorado gateways to eastern destinations.

The effect of the proposed tariffs' would be to advance the; rate rrom Portland, to Chicago from 65 cents a hundred pounds to 89 cents, and from Portland to New York City from 85 cents to $1.08. Rates between other points show a similar advance. i CHATTERTOX FUNERAL. Funeral Held in Fairport Yesterday at 12:30 O'clock. The funeral of William R- Chat-terton, who passed away at Hershey hcfepital Saturday afternoon, was (held yesterday.

at 12:30 the Lutheran church in Fairport. Rev. A. H. -Barker, pastor of the Park Avenue M.

B. church, was in church of the services. Interment was- made in the Fairport cemetery. The G. R.

conducted their burial ritual at the WILTON. Wilton, 31. -The Sewing Circle of St. -Mary's Catholic church will meet Thursday afternoon, iat the homeof Mrs. T.

P. Russell. NCrs. Bunker and daughter Miss Pauline and son Bnrdette and Wallace'1 Moore of Cedar Rapids spent yesterday visiting Iat the W. D.

Harris home. Miss Jennie Kelley departed this morning for Streator, 111., for a visit of several dya with friends. Miss Betty Rolfs of Durant re turned to her home yesterday afternoon after visiting at the C. T. Port home north of the city.

AGENTS UAKE mm Mmm K.v Cl.lc mm4 pull mt I. nir tHnmn BZ.VX OXAI8 8PZCXSXTT CO 13S TamxtM At. Saxtoa. JC7. fSt'l 1 New Year's Greeting.

The Officers and Directors of the Muscatine State Bank extend to all cardial wishes for a pros- perous and happy New Year. We will endeavor as in the past to givj the most satisfactory service to our many pa-: trons. We appreciate the business of qur present customers 'and cordially welcome tnew" patrons: Our four departments Commercial Sayings, Safe Deposit and Ladies' -are at your command. We are large enough for ail, but not tqo large to extend every courtesy and consideration to the smallest depositor. Open Saturday nights.

W. E. Bliven, Vice President. B. S.

Alnutt, Cashier. W. J. Fa vie, Asst. Cashier.

E. C. Savings Dept. i-.