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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
Albert Bennick reports his 12 year old roan mare delivery horse, weighing about 990 pounds, missing from the stable since 4 this morning. Sheriff Benham suspects theft and has notified surrounding towns. barn shows signs of entry but wagon and harness untouched.
Mulch law goes into effect at 10 o clock Saturday evening as local saloon operators plan fixture transfers and shipments ahead of the new rule. Several saloon keepers expect to move parts of their fixtures tomorrow to comply.
The 19 year old Laura Matthews whose body was found near Colorado Springs had love letters from Charles A. Coey and a divided affection with Dr Harold E Thomas of 1541 St Lawrence avenue part owner of the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma. Coroner ruled the death a matter of personal safety. Chicago reports describe a gay life in a luxuriously furnished Greenwood avenue apartment with money supplied by Dr Thomas.
The government fresh water clam commission appointed by President Roosevelt arrived from Davenport last night to inspect Muscatine shelling plants and discuss propagation. Members toured factories by carriage and spoke with local manufacturers about life, food supply, water conditions, and spawning, noting extensive activity here and less so upstream and in Davenport.
A political group plans to depart for New Boston tomorrow morning to pursue discussions. The party aims to secure support and build alliances during the visit.
George Smith of Ottumwa Indiana spent two days in town indulging in a bar spree described as “High Life.” Officer Binz detained him on West Front street and he was arraigned for drunkenness in Justice Coster’s court. He pleaded not guilty but received fifteen days in jail to curb his attitude.
Frank E. Wyman and Miss Henriet ta Groth, both well known in this city, wed yesterday at the First Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. J. N. Eliott officiating. The couple plan a future in Muscatine and enjoy congratulations from a large circle of friends.
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace Lutheran church gathered yesterday afternoon at the church parlors for an afternoon of sewing. Attendance was excellent and much work was accomplished. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is slated for Wednesday afternoon August 7 at 2 o clock.
A W Fryberger and Lulu M McNall quietly wed at the Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev. J N Elliott performing the ceremony. The couple will reside in Muscatine, and only a small group attended the twilight nuptials.
Mrs. Barney Schmidt hosted a six o'clock supper at her Chestnut street residence for a small group of friends. The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bonelle from Eau Claire Wisconsin who are visiting at the Thomas Watson home on Third street.
The Colonel Hare circle will hold a called meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Anna Cummins East Ninth Street. All members are requested to attend as important business will be discussed.
A number of ladies were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Dant on Mulberry street for a thimble party. The gathering included sewing and refreshments.
Mrs E G Prouty hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering in honor of her sister Daryl Prentiss of Chicago at 312 Spruce Street. Attendees included Gail Thompson Mary Munroe Shirley Johnson Helen Bliven Florence Narvis Gertrude McNutt with out of town guests Dorothy Lafferty Davenport and Caryl Prentiss Chicago. Color scheme was red and white. Mayes assisted in serving.
August Zeug, once a policeman, spotted a youth fleeing a pump house near the Mississippi Lumbering Box Co. He pursued and detained the suspect, who later escaped after a scuffle at the Orange and Second streets corner. The man, about 19, tall with light hair, wore a grey suit and is wanted for several thefts. Authorities seek him.
Altered sketches of the Muscatine county court house were received by County Auditor A S Lawrence and will be examined at the county board meeting next Monday. Architect Joseph Mills updated exterior pillars and tower and reorganized interior offices to improve public access and move the treasurer vault.
Judge Jackson ruled in the appeal of the C R I P R R from brick paving assessments in Muscatine. The ruling sets aside the levies and directs the city council to conduct a special reassessment as no proof showed the railroad right of way benefited to the assessed amounts.
Grim reaper claims to July in city with seventeen deaths, lower than many months. The list shows S. E. Whicher, Edward Grooms, Elizabeth Hershey, Mary Husen, Calista Benshoof, Theodore Price, Mrs Clyde Leach, Louisa Stanley, Edward Hopewell, John Stephens, Dr Samuel Bishop, John C Schomberg, Lacy Bierman, Samuel Montgomery, Belle Doran, Milton Heinley, Mildred Stoker among the deceased.
Frederick Manuell of Butte Montana bought Newbro's Herpicide on April 6 99 and within 20 days his bald head grew hair. By July 2 he reports hair thick and luxuriant and the ad asserts the product stops hair loss and promotes new growth. Sold by druggists with samples and two sizes advertised, Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store listed as agent.
River information lists stage heights in feet for Davenport Muscatine Des Moines and Keokuk with small decreases. Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes the Mississippi will continue to fall slowly over the next 48 hours from Dubuque to Muscatine.
Mesdames A Oberhaus and L Mur Dock depart this noon for Denver Colorado to join their husbands and establish their future home there.
Olive Branch notes show Mr. and Mrs. G Hass visiting relatives in town and Mrs. C O Rockefellow and Mrs J O Frizzell as Muscatine visitors. Cedar Rapids visitor Miss Lollie Pelton stays with parents while Stella Kopf and Agnes Bryant help with chores. Frizzell family and Keokuk Lake cottage visits also noted.
The Diamond Jo steamer Du buque passed at about 9 o'clock bound from St. Louis to Davenport with a fair passenger list and good freight. It is due back downstream early this evening. The Diamond Jo steamer St. Paul passed at about 4:30 this morning from St. Louis to St. Paul with a fair passenger list and heavy freight.
Illness followed an attack of malaria reportedly aboard a train. J. E. Stubbs Contracting Co. salesman Ill. P. G. Reedy of Chicago was removed from the train in Paris and later shown to be improving and expected to resume his work soon.
Mildred Stoker, five months old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O Stoker of 313 West Sixth street, died last night after a brief illness. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home with Rev. Conant of Musserville M E Church officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood cemetery. The service hour may be subject to change.
Ad claims Electric Bitters cure biliousness and kidney trouble with a guaranteed remedy. Mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier.
Stockton Iowa reports a quiet week with threshing active in the area. Local residents including Mrs Meinert and daughters Amelia and Hilda visited the Jno Dittmer home while families like Hy Bohnsacks and Otto Bohnsack hosted gatherings near Montpelier. Shoppers and relatives travel to Walcott Muscatine and North Prairie for events and visits.
The J. H. Kaiser family traveled from this city to St. Paul Minnesota leaving Saturday 11 AM and arriving Monday 10 AM. They drove 97 miles Sunday from 8 AM to 12 noon on fair roads and had only one tire puncture. They also report losing their Gabriel horn during the journey.
John and Lee Barry and Mr and Mrs John Fuller departed this morning in the Barry Rambler at 6 o clock for Chicago. They expect to arrive in Chicago this evening and plan to visit Friday and Saturday, returning Sunday.
Large box elder trees were cut down today at the new Hershey bank site and excavation began in earnest. A large force worked this morning fixing the ties and water mains in the street.
The YWCA notes that cooking lessons are well attended but more young girls should join to learn the art and science of cookery. Lessons run three weeks longer with no Saturday or Monday afternoon class and a special Monday evening class for business women. The Boating Club enjoyed a fine outing at The Chalet with over 20 girls attending. A cake and pie sale is planned for Saturday at Seiler's Book Store. The devotional and Bible study committees will meet Friday at 7 30 PM with light refreshments.
Miss Bertha Borgstadt and Miss Myrtle Easterly left last night for Grand Junction Colorado to visit Miss Borgstadt sister Mrs Hyink and then proceed to Painesville Ohio to visit friends and relatives for a short time.
Mr and Mrs Henry Fuller have left Davenport where Mr Fuller worked under a lucrative contract and they have returned to Muscatine after five months away.
Mrs J A Stephens departed this morning aboard the steamer St Paul for St Paul and vicinity to visit friends and relatives for a few weeks.
Stirlen lot in River View addition is mentioned. Birth announced for son to Mr and Mrs William Barry on East Hill. Linder's Delicatessen offers fresh cottage cheese. Andrew Jakeman of Pine Mills visits Muscatine for business. Mrs George Meyers and Esther depart for St Louis to visit Mrs H H Heckert. Miss Bessie Duncan returns to Wilton after a week with Mrs William Hall at 120 East Second Street. Advertisement pitches owning a home with a few hundred dollars down via G M Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue. Joseph N Platt of Sheridan Wyoming visiting daughter Rue Washburn in South Muscatine. J E Amlong of Peoria arrives in Muscatine, visits mother Katherine Amlong, then heads to Seattle. Mortgage ads promise safe investment. Titus offers loans from $100.
Leo Callahan fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Michael Callahan of Woodlawn Avenue is recovering after a serious attack of typhoid fever.
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