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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
4
Des Moines prepares for the Millinery Openings with the Pattern Rooms team showcasing Green Brown Taupe and Blue Shades plus Tambourine rims and Turbans. Sterns and Parisian lines are highlighted with prices from 1 to 10 dollars and exclusive New York imports. The event runs Monday for ten days with 11 3 round trip rail rates offered to Des Moines.
Local notes state the Presbyterian Guild lawn social will be held at the home of B. Kemper on August 8 with afternoon and evening sessions and band refreshments. Other items mention travel on the Firefly to Davenport and Columbus Junction, visits with relatives, and a call for twenty hustling boys at Riemcke Drug Store on Monday at 9 o clock.
Baseball game tonight features Morrison team versus Muscatine Independents, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock sharp.
Rock Island and Milwaukee railroads face a likely halt to extending the Musser switch into the South Muscatine Lumber yard area. The Muscatine North and South Railroad has ordered a crossing removal no longer used since the Musser mill dismantling. The situation remains business driven with no active dispute, as roads seek maximum traffic for minimum cost.
The paper lists river stage at 5.9 with a one inch fall and multiple short notices. Local births announced include a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Collar and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins. Dozens of residents depart for towns such as Carthage Davenport Nichols Nichols, Silvis Rock Island Mediapolis Columbus Junction and Nichol. many plan visits, business matters, or chautauqua attendance.
Morrison Illinois Independent manager Grimes signs three new players including two box artists Sharpe and Connor to bolster the lineup. The Morrison Reds bring Langin Eng and Shanpe to face Muscatine in a three game set after a 2 1 win over Maquoketa. Series opener at 3 45.
Hands Berlin of Laramie Wyoming drew the first number in the Shoshone Indian reservation homestead lottery at Lander Wyoming. The drawing began at 9 o'clock and has proceeded rapidly with multiple names drawn for claim eligibility.
Peter Geltz a longtime Muscatine resident dies at 1 30 p m at his Lucas street home after a year of illness and a recent hemorrhage He leaves wife Anna Qgelt six sons John George Valentine Joseph Jacob and Michael two daughters Anna and Mayme Miller a brother Valentine in Muscatine and a sister Margaret in Germany Funeral in St Marys Church with arrangements pending
Two Muscatine boys about 10 years old were arrested in Cedar Rapids for riding a train with a paving crew en route to Waterloo. Willie Pollischeck and Albert Walters were held at the Cedar Rapids police station while their father Stephen Walters was contacted. The boys plan to return home the same way, and authorities expect parental intervention.
Maidie Kelly a three year old visiting from West Liberty wandered the Mulberry street area in night clothes at 5 am. F C Shinnabarger found her crying and took her to H C Horst's home until police notified. Mother and child were reunited after authorities located the mother.
The Missouri river may change course, threatening Yankton South Dakota by eroding an old channel east of Yankton. Nebraska could gain a third U.S. senator as Senator Gamble, longtime resident of Yankton, might relocate to Nebraska.
Muscatine county board meets Monday for routine business while the August 8 joint session with Louisa County over the Muscatine Island drainage ditch remains unsettled. It is unclear if Louisa will attend and voting method may be decided in court.
Adjutant General Thrift appoints Captain Norton of the local militia to command pit details for the coming state rifle matches at Des Moines starting August 21. Norton accepts and will accompany the team traveling to the state shoot. Company C will march to the rifle range tonight at 10 for overnight shelter, returning tomorrow evening. Captain Norton leads a skilled guard unit in a likely close contest with prizes for top marks. Lieutenant Joe King is named a second lieutenant in the 1st Regiment U S Cavalry per general orders.
Muscatine All Stars travel to Columbus Junction for a game with Sandy Grove at the fairgrounds. This is the fourth meeting. Sandy Grove has won the prior three. A large crowd is expected due to the ongoing chautauqua. Tomorrow morning the Gunthers face the Turks at the same fairgrounds.
The Morrison team faces the Muscatine Independents tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp in a decisive matchup.
Robert Paul Hanes infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hanes died at 8 this morning at 1214 Oak Street after a two week illness. Born November 14, he was nine months old. He is survived by his parents and a daughter Florence. Funeral is Monday at 3 PM at St Matthias Church with interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Thomas O Reynolds of Lucas street marked their 20th anniversary with about 30 friends. The evening included games and singing, refreshments, and gifts such as two rugs and a china set. Attending were Art and Mrs Dill William and Mrs Holzhauer Charles and Mrs Leysen John and Mrs Reay Dr and Mrs Waldron George Thomas Harry Lawrence Miss Mary Pasbaugh Mr and Mrs Hennig Mr and Mrs William Van Zyl and Pearl Charles and Leroy Thomas.
Miss Vergie Fox of Oskaloosa visiting at Mrs. O. D. Mosher and Mrs. A. H. Walker received a surprise party from friends to mark her birthday. Refreshments were served and the group enjoyed the evening.
A called meeting of the Colonel Hare circle Ladies of the G A R will convene Monday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Fannie Riemcke home. The meeting seeks to complete arrangements for the auto ride scheduled for next Thursday evening August 9. Early indications suggest a successful event.
The City Union plans an excursion next Tuesday evening aboard the steamer Columbia. Committees finish arrangements for a promising event with an entertaining program prepared for excursionists.
Mr and Mrs John Talbot Boone of New York announce the engagement of their daughter Nee Raglan to Harold Mahin of New York. The wedding is set for Saturday September 8 at the bride’s parents summer home in Nantucket Massachusetts.
The Mission Study class of Grace Lutheran church will meet Monday evening at the home of Miss Freyermuth. A full attendance is desired for this gathering.
Grace Lutheran church Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Browner's home on Eighth Street.
The German Congregational church will hold its annual picnic next Wednesday August Sth at Weed Park. Preparations are underway by church and Sunday school members for a big event.
Lincoln Nebraska August 4. Joan Hamlin shot his sweetheart Rachael Engellies at Grand Island Nebraska and was wounded. authorities fear a lynching attempt as tensions rise in the aftermath of the incident.
Special annual Niagara Falls excursion on August 16 1906 via Big Four Route New York Central Lines. Round trip from Peoria at 8.50 with twelve day return limit including sale date. Stopovers at Westfield for Chautauqua Lake side trip. Tickets honored on C and B line steamers Cleveland to Buffalo. Side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal. Fast first class coach and tourist sleepers depart 12 09 p.m. Details from Big Four agent or H R Daly Peoria Ill.
Berlin reports Emperor William arrived today after completing a cruise in northern waters. He traveled from the capital to Berlin and was met with banners and public acclaim.
Frank Houftherd of Oregon Street sustained a severe hand injury Thursday afternoon when a heavy crate fell from a car at the pickle factory, crushing three fingers. He was transported to town for medical care.
The strike of street railroad and factory workers in Helsingfors ends. All socialist red guards leaders are arrested and the organization is broken up.
John Besley, once of Muscatine County now in California, plans a trip back soon to Muscatine County for a visit that blends pleasure and business. He hopes to reconnect with old neighbors and civil war comrades, noting his veteran status.
The Major John's Circle of the Ladies of the G A R met in the G A R hall with good attendance. Members approved candidates and business, and accepted an invitation to visit Mrs A H Frack in Davenport next Saturday, traveling by boat for a pleasant day with a known hostess.
A group of Muscatine women traveled by 3 20 train to Wilton yesterday afternoon to attend a lawn party hosted by Mrs. Smith Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Ingham. Attendees included Mrs J L Giesler Mrs Frank Ashcraft Mrs B C Ludlow and daughter Bernice Mrs S B Mayer Mrs Martha Pentzer Mrs Henry Giessler Mrs W L Johnson Mrs Win Blanchard Mrs Ed Ingham and daughter Alice. They returned last night on the midnight train.
The First Presbyterian Ladies Guild hosts a lawn social at the Kemper lawn next Wednesday evening August 8th with a trolley party for church members and friends. Special cars will shuttle attendees to the event and a band concert will be played during the evening.
The Iowa Legion of Honor plans a Hard Time social next Wednesday at the Maccabee hall. Judges will award a gold pin to the wearer of the costume judged closest to having fully served its allotted usefulness.
The Geneva Golf and Country Club announces its Tuesday night dance, postponed last week due to the Absit In Vidia excursion, will be held next Tuesday evening at the club house.
Eleven members of the Y W C A boating club spent the evening on the slough enjoying a pleasant rowing trip. The group paddled six miles down the slough and back for a wholesome evening on the water.
Miss Harriett MacQuesten will host the Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church next Monday evening August 6. The event invites members and friends to participate in the church’s mission work with refreshments to follow.
Mr and Mrs James Healey and daughter Margaret traveled aboard the Firefly this noon heading for Davenport where they will spend Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
R Y Gregory of Chicerzo returned home at noon aboard the Firefly after several days in the city handling business affairs.
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