W R C Ladies Hold Bread and Cake Sale at Lillys
W R C members host an afternoon bread and cake sale at Lillys store this Saturday. The event offers home made bread and cakes and accompanies notices of local river and forecast data.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
4
Earthquake Felt in San Jose and San Francisco
Shocks were reported in San Jose at 10 30 this morning with little comment. In San Francisco a slight quake was recorded at 10 26 but was so faint that most people did not notice it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Jose
Cal
San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Frank's barber shop and panitorium pitch on 209 Iowa avenue
Should interest every man. Expert barbers provide quick service and optional hot towels. An electric massage machine, courteous care, and same day clothes pickup and delivery. Spots removed leaving garments like new with no extra coat for pressing. Suits pressed while you wait. Join the club for $1 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine Captures Best Parade Rank at State Firemen Tourney
At Davenport Iowa on August 4 Muscatine led the grand parade in the State Firemen's association tournament earning the top prize of 160 for the largest number of men in line. Iowa City placed second with Muscatine’s bands and fire companies totaling many participants. The best appearing company prize went to Marion’s B F Mentzer team. Races at the mile track started at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Muscatine
State Firemen’s Association
Iowa City
Stark
Champion Hose Company
Rescues
Excelsiors
Reliefs
Champion Hook & Ladder Company
Hershey Hook & Ladder Company
Roach & Musser
Huttig Manufacturing Co
H. Kaiser Co
Marion
B. F. Mentzer Company
Firemen tournament races run late in Davenport
In Davenport Iowa on August 4 the firemen's tournament began about 2 30 pm though scheduled for 1 pm. The first race saw Hub and Hub straight away Muscatine finish fourth with leaders Villisen 29 seconds West Liberty 30 4 5 seconds Grand Mound 12 5 seconds Roach and Musser Muscatine 34 4 5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Muscatine
Villisen
West Liberty
Grand Mound
Roach
Funeral at Chapel for Mrs. Ed Fishburn
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Fishburn were held at Greenwood chapel this morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Dr. J N Elliott pastor of First Presbyterian church. Interment followed at the cemetery with pallbearers Gustav Wels David Bogard Frank W Walker Thomas D Watson George Hahn and Dr L Reppert among those serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Fishburn
Edward Fishburn
Greenwood Chapel
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Gustav Wels
David Bogard
Frank W. Walker
Thomas D. Watson
George Hahn
L. Reppert
Heinze Brothers Win Case in Bankruptcy Ruling
Otto C. Heinze and Arthur P. Heinze won a victory when Judge Hand dismissed the bankruptcy petition against Otto C. Heinze & Co. creditors claimed insolvency in 1907. The special master found the creditors' claim unjust and cleared the brokerage firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
New York
N. Y
Otto C. Heinze
Arthur P
Frank Thomas Pleads Guilty to Intoxication
Frank Thomas pleaded guilty before Judge H. E. Howe to intoxication and received a 20 day county jail sentence. Police were called to his West Front Street home after a boisterous disturbance, with Officers Binhoff and Caster causing the incident to be recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
H. 8. Howe
Thomas
West Front Street
Binhoff and
Caster
Admiral Schroeder Fights Extradition Over Boxing Tragedy
In Provincetown Massachusetts Admiral Schroeder refused to surrender Davis W Williams to state police. They had a warrant for manslaughter tied to a boxing bout on the battleship Vermont last Friday that left Harrison H Foster dead. The government will notify authorities after a formal inquiry. US cruisers North Carolina Montana and New York arrived from the Mediterranean with Lieut Utley and Dr Cook en route to Annapolis as Sutton trial witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Admiral Schroeder
Davis W. Williams
Williams
Vermont
Harrison H. Foster
Schroeder
North Carolina
Montana
New York
Mediterranean
Lieut. Utley
Dr. Cook
Annapolis
Sutton
Takahira Bids Farewell at White House After Talks
Japanese ambassador Takahira called at the White House to bid Taft goodbye before leaving for Tokio on August 10. Japan seeks his counsel on upcoming revisions to commercial treaties with several powers. Takahira denies being replaced and says he expects to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baron Takahira
White House
Hade Taft
Takahira
Tokio
Japan
Gazell Regains Consciousness After Stroke at County Farm
Cap Eugene Gazell woke from several days of unconsciousness following a third stroke on Monday at the County Farm. Doctors report little hope for a full recovery while Gazell shows signs of awareness and responsiveness.
Adoptes son Charles McVay Dies in Drowning near Buffalo
The body of Charles McVay, found near Fairport, Ia, was taken to Vinton for burial after an inquest by Coroner E. H. King. The verdict found accidental drowning near Buffalo, Ia, on Monday night. Presley Moseley testified, clearing Capt. Blair of blame. The McVay family had ties to Shellsburg and Muscatine. The Maccabee lodge aided search efforts and planned burial honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McVay
Fairport
Vinton
S. W. Cook
E. H. King
E. P. Day
H. S. Howe
McVay
Helen Blair
Buffalo
Presley Moseley
Moseley
Senate Agrees on Island Tariff in Conference Report
Washington Aug 4. The senate met to take up the conference report on the Philippine tariff bill and passed it without debate as senators moved to present morning business. The vote left only the president's signature to finalize the tariff law. The House recessed after an Arkansan objection prompted the rules committee to seek a special order for the urgent deficiency bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Macon
Ark
House
Committee On Rules
Fox Named Lieutenant Colonel on Iowa Governor Staff
Charles E. Fox received notice of his appointment as lieutenant colonel on the military staff of Governor B. F. Carroll of Iowa. Fox, a prominent local businessman, formerly served in Co. C and is expected to preside capably in the new post as commission and orders await forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Fox
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Fox
Co. C
Roosevelt Lays Corner Stone in Africa Banquet Tribute
Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit visit Kijabe to lay the corner stone of a new Mission church and school for white children. A Nairobi banquet honors them with 175 guests as Roosevelt praises Uganda road builders and the country’s future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kijabe
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Nairobi
New Mission
Col. Roosevelt
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Jackson
Uganda
Missionary meeting at First Methodist Church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting in the church parlors. Delegates reported on the Des Moines Branch gathering in Burlington. Devotions led by Mrs. J. A. Boatman. Roll call featured News From China. Theme covered Japan, North and Central with Mrs. Van Camp as leader. Readings included A Peep Into Our Yokohama Day Schools and Our Little Helpers in Japan by Mrs. An nan Jepson and Mrs. M. Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Society
Burlington
J. A. Boatman
China
Japan
North
Central
van Camp
Yokohama
Annan Jepson
M. Bond
General Peacock Johnson Held on Charge in Kentucky
Louisville Ky Aug 4 General P P Johnson adjutant general of the Kentucky state guard was held to the grand jury for an assault on Denny B Goode editor of a weekly publication Johnson resented being called General Peacock Johnson in an editorial He was released on his own recognizance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
P. P. Johnson
Kentucky State Guard
Denny B. Goode
Johnson
Peacock Johnson
Davenport Man Drowns Himself in Mississippi River
The body of August F. Carstens was recovered from the Mississippi below Cook's point on Tuesday evening. His coat was found at Cook's point with a note in one pocket bidding farewell to his wife and family, indicating a personal crisis, and no inquest was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
August F. Carstens
Mississippi River
Cook’s Point
Funeral Notice for Mrs. Sarah E. Dobbs arrives in city
The remains of Mrs. Sarah E. Dobbs who died at Perry Oklahoma will arrive in this city tonight. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at Greenwood chapel with Dr J N Elliott officiating. Surviving children are Mrs Mary Parvin of Perry Oklahoma Mrs Rebecca Sharp of Portland Oregon and John S Dobbs of Brooklyn New York One brother Joseph Biles of Muscatine also mourns her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Dobbs
Perry
Oklahoma
Greenwood Chapel
J. N. Elliott
Strikers Invade East Side Tailor Shop
Two hundred garment workers who struck on Monday invaded an East Side tailor shop yesterday afternoon and tried to win 75 employees to join them. A general fight followed and police reserves restored order. Seven were arrested. The strikers demand the restoration of the 29 percent wage cut made in 1907. They total more than 20,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Forward Society Meets at Aug Siemon Home
The Forward Society of the German Congregational Church met at August Siemon's 960 Fulham Avenue with about 30 members present. They enjoyed lawn games and singing, and Ernst George delivered recitations. The September meeting will be at Christ Kindler's on Kindler Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Society
Stemon
August Siemon
Fulham Avenue
Ernst George
Christ. Kindler
Kindler Avenue
Fraternal Aid Association to Picnic at Weed Park
The Fraternal Aid Association Sewing Society plans a picnic at Weed Park on Thursday afternoon August 5. Ladies go at 2:30 p m followed by gentlemen at 6:30 for supper and an evening together. Return to the city about 9:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. A. A
Fraternal Aid Association Sewing Society
Weed Park
Pennies to Stay in Circulation Despite Designer Initials
Washington reports the Treasury Department confirms the new Lincoln penny will remain in circulation. Despite criticism that the designer's initials appear conspicuously, the minting plan proceeds as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Treasury Department
Picnic Honors Chicago Visitors in Muscatine
Students from Van Atta and Elfers schools hosted an afternoon and evening picnic at Hershey pasture to welcome Clarence Frambers and Ed Star mier of Chicago. Fishing boating and outdoor fun highlighted the visit in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
van Atta and Elfers
Clarence Frambers
Ed. Starmier
Muscatine
Hershey Pasture
Luther League Picnic At Slough
About twenty five members of the Luther League of the Grace English Lutheran church held a picnic at the slough last evening. A supper was spread after 6 o clock and boating provided the main amusement. The group returned home at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Slough
Luther League of the
Grace English Lutheran Church
Women’s Relief Corps Meet Friday Evening
The Women’s Relief Corps plan a farewell picnic for Miss Sue Browning at Weed’s Park Friday at 5 30 pm. Members are invited and asked to bring lunch baskets to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Sue Browning
Weed's Park
Major John Button Club Holds Tuesday Session
The Major John Batton club met Tuesday afternoon at 707 Oak Street, Mrs. Helen Mark hosting. Members sewed and enjoyed light refreshments, with plans for the next meeting to be arranged later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Button Club
Major John Batton Club
Helen Mark
Oak Street
Major John Circle meeting invites at Mrs Huffman home
Members of Major John Circle are requested to attend the meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Huffman located at Fourth and Orange streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
Mary Huffman
Fourth and
Orange Streets
W A C Ladies Hold Meeting Amid Heat Plans Picnic Sale
The W A C ladies met at the G A R Hall with fair attendance and little business due to heat. They outlined preparations for a Tuesday August 10 dinner service and sewing buttons tonight, and planned a farewell picnic for Miss Sue Browning and a bread and cake sale at Lilly's store next Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Sue Browning
Lilly's
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Meets at Geibel Home
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Sarah Geibel's home at 955 Newell Avenue yesterday afternoon with thirty members present. They sewed in the afternoon and served light refreshments. The next meeting is set for August 17 at Weed's Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Sarah Geibel
Newell Avenue
Weed’s Park
Mite Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Rogers Home
The Mite Sewing Circle will meet Friday afternoon August 6 at the home of Mrs Rogers 114 East Eleventh Street All members are requested to be present A social session will conclude the afternoon meeting Use period endings and preserve local tone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Sewing Circle
Banner Lodge Declares No Assessment for August
The organization Banner Lodge, Degree of Honor, announces there will be no assessment due for the month of August. Members are informed that dues and obligations remain unchanged and meeting schedules proceed as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
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Wana
Giesenhaus
Lilly’s
Slaughter’s
Lee
Eice
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
Frisco
Big Jo
Geo. Eitman
PRI
Enport
Muscatine Company
Heinze Brothers
Ork
THE
Cook-Musser Company Bank
W. Cook
Rules Committee
Has, Fox
Colone
Ceives
Gov
Ernor Carroll
State of
NEW School For
Africa
Peacock General
Dobbs
Greenwood
Casper
West Second Street
Crown Restaurant
Lakeside Pork and Peas
Alaska
GEO
W. Reuling
Gandy
Qualiy Groceries
J. E. Bishop
Vhone
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
Cardus
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