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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
4
A Moonlight excursion on the Columbia offers two boats at 7:45 and 8:45 with tickets 25c. Y M C A announces the annual Moonlight excursion with trips to Davenport and return fare 50c this week. Several local residents and visitors are noted in connection with the events and appointments.
The Muscatine Y M C A plans a fall winter lecture course for factory men across about six plants. Secretary J G Mitchell will organize 24 midday talks by local professionals on topics such as teeth care first aid physiology banking domestic bookkeeping and legal pointers for the workingman with full speaker list and schedule to come.
Tonight the YMCA physical department offers a moonlight trip on the steamer Columbia. A large number of tickets are sold and a good attendance is expected as an enjoyable several hour ride on the stream provides relief from the heat.
The remains of the late Mrs. Edward Fishburn, who died Saturday in Tempe Arizona, arrived in the city this morning at 6 05. Mr. Fishburn and his son William accompanied the body. It was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Weltz at 1214 Mulberry Avenue. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 from Greenwood chapel.
The board of supervisors reports 372 ground hogs were killed in July and paid a county bounty of 25 cents per head. This sparked surprise since the law took effect only early last month. Thomas L. Fletcher of Seventy-Six township led with 52 scalps brought to County Auditor Lawrence.
A. W. Young suffered a finger laceration this morning at the Roach and Musser sash and door plant when caught by a circular saw. Dr. L. Reppert provided prompt medical assistance.
Col. Benj Beach issues notice for the annual picnic and reunion of Companies A and C of the First Iowa Infantry at Weed Park on Tuesday August 19 the Wilson's Creek battle anniversary. Dinner 25 cents, speeches by regiment members, Home Guard women makers of uniforms. all veterans invited.
Washington City reports a vivid comparison between African hunting dangers and modern travel hazards. The piece touts Nott's Melon Seed Compound as a remedy for kidney liver stomach and bladder troubles, with Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offering information.
Davenport Boat club may organize a Way Form District chapter of the National Power Boat Association to include towns along the Mississippi River. The district would cover Fort Madison Burlington Muscatine Davenport Rock Island Savanna and Bellevue with a meeting possible this month. A concern is the potential separation of summer regattas on the Mississippi.
Muscatine Eagles depart by train for Davenport to attend the state convention opening at 9 with a reception. Delegates include Louis Schmeltzer John Niebling G Alkens and H Gremmel. A parade is planned after today’s business session around 3:30 in the afternoon with a full program of receptions and addresses.
In a continuation from page one the Rutt family thanks Cairo Morning Sun Winfield and Wapello residents for aiding the search. They describe Frank Rutt as a young man with a good family life and modest finances who vanished without explanation and may be wandering while unsettled. They urge farmers to inspect farms buildings wells and sloughs for any sign. Information should be sent to Mrs J F Rutt or Fred Courts Morning Sun Indiana.
A Rexall 93 Hair Tonic guarantee promises a full cure for dandruff itchiness and hair loss if unsatisfied. Available in two sizes 50c and 1.00 at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy 107 West Second Street The Rexal Store.
Miss Agnes McGuire twenty is killed in Albia Iowa as a hay rack party crosses C B Q tracks. An east bound freight approaches and the girl jumps panicked, struck by the engine and fatally injured.
Keokuk Iowa August 3 Rev Wm D Venable pastor of Seventh Street Baptist church was acquitted of embezzling 26 dollars from church funds. A second accusation of wrongful conversion of 3 dollars led to a venue change to Justice Burrows from Justice Landes.
The House agreed to the conference report on the Philippine tariff bill. The measure complements the Payne tariff to offset revenue losses from free trade with the Philippines. The session focused on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill and a disputed amendment for vice president and speaker carriages.
One hundred forty two thousand acres in Wyoming near Cillette, withdrawn for coal classification, were restored to the public domain by acting Interior Secretary Pierce on the recommendation of the geological survey for entry under general land laws.
Sims of Tennessee blasted an appropriation of 12000 dollars for cars for the speaker and vice president. He condemned the waste and compared the speaker to royalty after years of service, signaling strong opposition in the house.
Relatives seek news of Rudolph Schmidt a 17 year old son of Oscar Schmidt of 103 Madison street who vanished about a week ago after bidding farewell without disclosing his travel plans. A farm near Buffalo was rumored but dismissed as untrue.
River forecast shows nearly stationary Mississippi stages over the next 48 hours from Dubuque to Muscatine. Davenport Muscatine Keokuk readings list height in feet with small negative changes. forecaster J. M. Sherier notes minimal movement.
A. W. Morgan guarantees refund if Samose fails to fatten thin people and restore strength and health. The product is claimed to be quickly assimilated, builds rich blood, tones the system, improves digestion, and makes users plump and rosy after regular use.
Muscatine relatives report Walter Height and Mrs Nellie Hahn were married Sunday afternoon in Omaha Nebraska. The couple plans to reside in the Nebraska metropolis.
Eugene Gazell known as Cap remains unconscious after a third stroke at the county farm. Dr Beveridge reports severe convulsions and precarious condition with little chance of recovery.
The St Margaret's Guild met at Trinity Rectory on East Fourth Street for a social evening. Ice cream and cake were served by Miss Cora Daut, who plans to move soon to Colorado to make her home.
Monday afternoon at 407 East Fourth Street Mrs Henry Freers received a pleasant surprise as relatives gathered to celebrate her fifty third birthday. The event featured social games music and refreshments with family and friends in attendance.
The Luther League of Grace English Lutheran church plans an annual picnic at Hershey's pasture this evening at 6 30. Attendees will have supper in the pasture and stay until about 9 o'clock for rowing and social activities. A large crowd is expected for an enjoyable evening.
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A Siemon 960 Fulham avenue. The young people of the church are urged to attend.
Miss Florence Sample of this city married Frank J. Linck of St. Louis about six weeks ago in Oregon. They now reside in St. Louis where Mr. Linck is employed.
The Wo mens Missionary Society of the United Brethren church will meet Wednesday evening at the church instead of at a member's home. Members should note the change in venue.
The Signa Alpha Class of the First M. E. church are spending the day at the Three Elms Cottage on Geneva Island. They left this morning about nine o'clock and will return to this city at eight thirty this evening.
The Royal Neighbors' Aid Society will hold a meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the usual gathering place to discuss community aid projects and upcoming events. Members are urged to bring reports and any proposed initiatives for review.
The home of Mrs. Rudolph George at the corner of Eighth and Broadway is designated as the meeting location all members are requested to attend.
Announcement of August assessment for Banner Lodge De gree of Honor details a dues collection for members. The notice outlines the monthly charge and its purpose within the fraternal order.
Professor Kobold at Kiel observatory argues the sun is part of a stream of stars moving in the same direction with equal velocity toward a point at the Milky Way edge. Kapteyn of Groningen finds stars drift in two directions after studying 2,500 stars observed repeatedly.
A brief childhood exchange on a birthday in London Punch where Ethel laments that her brother Tommy will be eight next month and one year older than her, expressing she has tried to catch up.
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