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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
4
Local briefs list residents and visitors including Lee Stirlen seeking a lot in River View addition and Mrs. J Robertson visiting Buffalo. Numerous short absences, arrivals, and social calls are noted along with ads for poultry prices and local shops.
Captains Frack and Kern of the 54th Iowa Regiment depart this afternoon for Des Moines to prepare for state encampment maneuvers. Harry Price and Arthur Freers plan to leave tonight to tend to the company horses.
An advertisement from E. W. Rose Med Co of St. Louis touts ZEMO as a permanent remedy for eczema and pimples. It describes the liquid as cleansing skin by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. Sample requests urged to A. W. Morgan of 107 West.
Muscatine residents travel to Springdale Iowa for the quarterly Friends church meeting. The event includes devotional services led by Rev Pliny Fry and the annual officers election scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
The United States clam commission, visiting Muscatine, inspected local factories with Will Bishop and Henry Umiandt guiding the party. Prof. Paul Bartsch praised the industry size and expected congressional funds to rise. The group plans to reach New Boston tonight with locals joining halfway.
The horse stolen Wednesday from Albert Ben Bennick’s East Hill stable was found last evening near Cedar River. It had been driven long distances and was recovered by Sheriff Benham who returned it to the owner. no thieves have been located yet.
North bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 116 derailed seven miles from Red Rock Oklahoma killing engineer D. C. Nack of Arkansas City and injuring several passengers. Among the wounded are Mrs. W. H. Vivian of Bradford Illinois with a back sprain and internal injuries and Isaac Johnson of Peoria Illinois with a crushed chest and a broken right arm.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry acted on the board's findings into the Georgia battle ship disaster that killed 10 officers and sailors. Most recommendations, already published, were approved.
Olga Lundell a seventeen year old from Sac City Iowa was produced in a Waukesha court and placed in custody of the sheriff. Her mother Mrs. Lundell seeks to recover the girl from the Holy Jumpers sect amid a series of revivals in which Olga grew to attend despite initial reluctance. The case followed a habeas corpus filing after Olga disappeared with two sect members and was later found at the Fountain house.
The Pauchet band hosts a moonlight excursion this evening aboard the chartered steamer W. W. from Chestnut street landing at 8 o clock, returning about 11:30. Pandiet's full band provides the music for dancing during the trip, with proceeds aiding hall rent and new fall selections.
Hans Olson and his sons Louis aged 12 and the younger 10 faced juvenile court on charges of delinquency. Neighbors alleged profanity and vulgar language. The judge found them guilty but granted a chance for reform under their father's care, with potential reform school if they reoffend.
New York Produce Market reports WheatSept at 99 3/4 cents and CornSept at 63 cents on August 2.
Miss Sarah Butler of Chicago is visiting this city to spend time with friends and relatives.
St Louis market report notes wheat for September at 8 93 cents per bushel corn for September at 52 1 2 cents and oats for September at 39 7 8 cents reflect trading activity on August 2 in St Louis.
Governor Johnson issued a proclamation defining rights of iron miners and peaceful assembly, banning marching of large strike groups and trespass, while protecting miners on public roads. Police strike in Belfast, plans to dismiss force discussed. Pittsburgh talks aim to settle differences involving 14 000 miners, with no immediate agreement and a hoped resumption tomorrow.
S R Chase of Moscow Iowa, a veteran of both the Mexican War and the Civil War, near his ninety eighth birthday with plans for a private family celebration on his birth date. He served as a colonel in Mexico and as a private in the Civil War, now receiving thirty dollars monthly from the government. He is renowned in Muscatine County and grandfather to Ev Brandenburg of the city.
Charles Schauland on Lucas street was surprised Wednesday evening by friends and neighbors who gathered to honor his 35th birthday. The party featured amusements and refreshments, with the guests presenting a McKinley rocker as a token of esteem.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society will meet next Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Miss Francis Will's home, 109 West Fifth Street, for its monthly gathering. Miss Mary Robertson will read devotions, roll call reflects the July Friend, May Willa Patten leads, and a theme on Summer Schools and Open Air Gatherings at Home will be discussed. Miss Anna Blicker, the eastern missionary, will read a paper on Melas Camp meetings and Summer Schools Abroad.
Friends and lodge members held a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cook as they prepare to move to Mason City. Musical selections entertained attendees who presented watches as tokens of esteem. Refreshments followed with best wishes for the couple’s new home.
Members of the Mite Sewing Society gathered at Mrs. Rogers home on Mulberry Street for an afternoon of sewing. Ladies shared their work and many projects advanced while refreshments were served.
A large group of Major John Circle members met at Mrs. Mary Huffman’s East Fourth street home and formed the Major John Sewing Society with Mrs. E. B. Lewis as president, Mrs. Desta Hare secretary, and Mrs. Mamie Miller treasurer. Meetings are set for Thursday afternoons every two weeks, with the next gathering at Mrs. Paul Geibel’s Newell avenue home on Thursday, August 15.
Miss Ida Alderman of Muscatine married John Holer of Milwaukee Wisconsin at high noon August 1 in Kansas City Missouri. She worked as a stenographer at Giesler Button Company. Holer formerly worked as a piano tuner at Hirt and Fesler Music. They plan to settle in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
E Roy Ryan and Miss Irene Zetler were married at the Musserville M E church parsonage with Rev P M Conant officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Zetler of 708 West Eighth street. the groom works in a local button factory. They will live on East Eighth street.
The A B C girls left yesterday for Geneva Island to spend ten days camping at the Three Elms cottage. The party includes Helen Lezotte Beulah Bennison Blanche Munn Leila Thompson Maude Van Atta and Jessie Stirlen with Mrs John Bennison as chaperone. They expect to return next Saturday evening.
Mrs Frank Wyman was surprised when about 20 friends gathered at her Seventh street home for an evening social. Guests presented several remembrances and refreshments were served as the group spent the night in celebration.
Sigourney daily items report Ed Parrish considering a Montanan gold mine deal funded by Seattle investors. Local residents Megan, Shifletts, and Minteers travel for games, visits, and family ties across Iowa and neighboring states.
In Tipton Iowa Aug 2 a party for Herbert Caldwell drew a large crowd. Miss Alice Frink of Clarence visited Tipton. Nina Weber underwent an appendectomy. Prof. Aurner tours the east including Niagara Falls and Boston. Mrs. Sherwood acquired Mr. Collins’ Cycamore street property. W H Casad died after a brief illness. funeral held at home with Masons in charge at Masonic cemetery. Mae Hartwell hosted a Rochester picnic for Olive and Elsie Langwith with many attendees and a bus ride to the grounds.
Railway timetable shows eastbound Nos. 12 50 4 88 and 2 Mail and Express and southbound Nos. 83 49 11 2 Local Freight and 89 Local Freight with daily service times. Agent W S Underdonk notes trains run daily except Sunday and lists arrivals and departures for Davenport Chicago Oskaloosa Kansas City Ft. Wooster and more.
Daily Wilton branch trains run to and from Muscatine with No 500 departing 6 25 am and No 501 12 50 pm No 502 3 20 pm No 503 5 30 pm No 504 10 15 pm No 505 11 50 pm Exceptions on Sundays and outbound times vary by train.
In effect April 9 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists eastbound and westbound schedules. No. 2 freight carries passengers at 8:50 pm and 5:30 pm departures. No. 3 passenger at 11:44 pm and No. 91 freight at 8:40 pm.
Carnival City Packet Co. announces the White Collar Line summer schedule with steamers Helen Blair and Columbia serving Daven port weekday at 6:30 am and Sunday at 7:30 am. The Burhestot route runs weekday at 8:30 pm, with arrivals in Burlington at 9:15 am the next day. Freight and passenger service advertised with rates available by telephone through W G Block Co. Agents.
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