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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
12
A delivery horse belonging to Charles Giesenhaus of a grocery, ran loose on East Fifth Street. The driver Edward Pressler was thrown but unharmed. the wagon had only minor damage. The horse freed itself, then moved via Brook and Second streets until stopped by a passerby.
Muscatine has been invited to join the Iowa Amateur association known as the Corn Belt League. The league currently includes Mt. Pleasant Fairfield and Wapello. Muscatine may decline due to preexisting two week southern schedule and late-season concerns.
Notices list sale items including a Milch cow and two rubber tired phaetons by Frank Bowman and several lots for sale near streetcar lines by John A. Robbins. Various travel updates mention passengers on the Firefly to Davenport and people leaving for Chicago and Denver.
G B Samuels leaves for Davenport to handle business. Mrs L Sedam goes to Moline to visit friends. Mrs Roy Hendricks returns home to Burlington after visiting here. Dr H E Dice and Dr A B Clapp shown as local physicians. Mrs E R Moffitt travels to Columbus Junction. Mrs Fred Daut and daughter Cora head to Colorado Springs to settle there. Edith Magoon leaves for Sioux City and Lincoln before returning home. Louise and Marie Ruthenberg sail to Burlington for a few days. George Rogers and wife return to Mediapolis after visiting here.
Mrs. S. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes that after kidney disease left her bedridden she used Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured her entirely. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses the remedy.
East Hill locals report Fraternal Aid Sewing society members holding their annual picnic at Weed Park this afternoon. Ladies depart by 2:30 pm car for a social afternoon then men arrive at 6:30 pm for supper and an evening with the ladies. Return home by 9:30 pm. Christopher Fick and John Neubling noted on business and convention travel. Augusta Smith returns to Pine Mills after visiting.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports suffering a summer cold for three months with hay fever symptoms. He states a doctor’s prescription failed to help while Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife.
West Liberty Iowa reports a sequence of local residents and guests. A F Parker leaves for Bonaparte to visit relatives. Elsie McCaw heads to West Branch to stay with her aunt Sallie Branson. Frank Redpath and Mrs. Redpath visit Davenport. Madge Gatton from Dubuque will spend time with grandmothers Elizabeth Gatton and Mary Purvis. The McCluns plan to Iowa City to settle. Mrs. Tharp visits Downey. J Haines of Vinton will stay with daughter Lena Fisher. Dr Cope and family visit Parvin on West Fourth Street. Hazel and Elsie Pratt depart for Omaha to visit uncle Nelson Pratt. Frank Clark of Davenport attends to business. Mrs. Mackey visits Downey with Amanda Wiggins. Henry Mevers also mentioned.
West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East exhibit contrasts Sahara desert imagery with American prairie scenes. The display blends Bedouin nomads pyramids and camels with Buffalo Bill's Wild West elements and interlacing tracks of commerce in a single arena.
A world panorama combines Orient pageantry with Wild West spectacle featuring camels elephants and a Deadwood stagecoach. A cross-hemisphere show contrasts Egyptian and Indian scenes with Bedouin and Indian attacks plus modern transports, showcasing ethnological acts and vigorous athletic feats.
Chicago arrivals from Iowa City visit the aunt of Mrs. Anna Rolfe south of town. Miss Vern Brightwell journeys to Rock Island to live with her sister Mrs. Eric Evans. Ada Battey visits Burlington then returns home. Emma Richards returns from Seattle and other western cities to visit friends in Twin Falls Idaho. Caroline Langworthy leaves Dubuque after cataloging the public library. Mrs. Low Beach and three children change trains en route to Colfax to settle. William Haupt returns from Rock Island with daughters Dorothy and Reba. Thomas McCarthy of Cedar Rapids visits town for business. A L Dice buys Lou Bingham residence and plans Sept 1 possession. Bingham family moves to Westland property. Ephraim Fenstermaker visits Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Roman travel to Davenport to visit relatives. Thomas McCarthy revisits town for business and old friends.
The Grand Trunk Railway System operates the longest continuous double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls under one management. The Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route extends from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and timetables are mailed free on application to W. S. Cookson A G P A at 135 Adams Street Chicago Illinois.
Miss Rose Armstrong, former Muscatine resident, died in Hooker Oklahoma Tuesday night. Her remains will be brought home to Summit for a Sunday 9:30 a.m. funeral at her brother Charles Armstrong's house. Born September 1867 in Rogers Ohio, she was 41 years old.
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr Howard's 50 cent constipation and dyspepsia remedy at 25 cents for 60 doses with a money back guarantee if relief is not found. Limited supply. call or mail 25 cents to secure the introductory offer.
Muscatine learns Frank W. Walker the assistant postmaster here will rise from 1490 to 1500 dollars. Iowa postmasters’ assistants see raises: Albia 1100 to 1200 Ames 1200 to 1300 Charles City 1200 to 1300 Manchester Mt Pleasant 1100 to 1200 Muscatine 1400 to 1500 Newton 1200 to 1300 Oelwein 1100 to 1200 Waterloo 1650 to 1700.
George Shields and Gabriel Bowman have returned home from the Elks convention in Los Angeles. The travelers went via Seattle Vancouver and the Canadian Pacific through Canada. They report an enjoyable trip with no delays or problems.
Lulu G. Barger of the John Herron Art Institute Indianapolis and Chicago Academy of Fine Arts will instruct in China Painting Designing and Stenciling until October 1st. Classes meet Thursdays and Fridays. For terms and information address 319 West Second Street.
August clean-up prices apply to underwear embroideries laces all over laces lace bands dress goods umbrellas parasols fancy ribbons fans novelties bags belts gloves kid gloves wash goods white wash goods handker chiefs table linens lace curtains curtain nets art linens porch shades rugs linoleums and more muslin underwear princess slips wash suits wash skirts lingerie dresses wash house dresses silk dresses pongee coats linen coats motoring coats covert coats wool skirts silk petticoats rain coats lace waists silk waists and lingerie waists.
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