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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
4
Society notes plan a Wednesday picnic for the Highland Nobles sewing circle at City Railway park on August 9. Members will ride the 1:30 car and spend the afternoon with lunch.
The management announces tomorrow evening's Absit Invidia excursion will be prettily decorated and guests will be entertained. The event is anticipated as one of the season's most enjoyable social affairs.
Ladies of St Matthias church prepare for a grand lawn festival on Thursday evening August 10 with illuminated grounds Japanese lanterns and many booths selling goods. The event features a sewing exhibition a long refreshments tables and a classical music program chosen by Professor Pauchet including works by Offenbach Barnhouse Meyerbeer Adams and Donizetti performed by local musicians.
A large party of cottage owners and guests rode Whitmore's steam launch up the river yesterday. Shore Acres, Sam Borger's cottage, is now home to Borger family and friends. Was in lively view at Woodside, Ed Zeidler’s place. Deutschland, the Eversmeyer cottage, is being en-
A lively listing describes families hosting gatherings at several cottages including Mackey's Landing and Wittich, with visitors from Whitmore Park on Long Island. Misses Helen Barry Viola Mark and Ray Mark join a nine o clock trip to Geneva Island while Sandro and Edgewater cottages attract multiple families for extended visits.
Baltimore reports a cable from Dr. Oliver Fassig of the Zeigler Relief Expedition stating no expedition members remain on Shannon Island as of July 21. He notes heavy ice in the North Atlantic and expects to reach New York by July 20. The Magdalena, having failed its mission, will return to Norway.
Report from Tokio on August 7 states Russians are strengthening defenses at the mouth of the Amur River. Mixed divisions have been sent from Habalovsk to Nicolaitfsk to bolster garrisons in the area. It is believed the channels near the river are mined.
Unofficial but authoritative reports from Madison say Governor La Follette will resign in September to assume the U S Senate in October. The move would shift Wisconsin politics as La Follette departs the governorship for Washington.
A severe electrical storm with heavy rain struck southern Indiana this morning, damaging property across counties. Reported losses reach about 509000 dollars.
Ten striking bakers in New York were taken into custody today on riot charges amid a bread famine threat in the Hebrew quarters. Three were fined and the rest released.
Russian Council of Ministers are in session at Peterhof today as part of ongoing deliberations. The meeting in St. Petersburg was reported from Perhof with no additional details on topics or outcomes.
Charles Gobble received word from Monmouth of a special Iowa Central Muscatine line train for August 18. Round trip fares from Monmouth are $1.50 and $1.00 from Keithsburg with stops along the line. The event promises a large crowd, a top western team, a drill contest, a chartered Rock Island line train, and a Fifty fourth regimental band.
The Trades and Labor Assembly committee announces seven events for Labor Day at the Fair Grounds on Monday September 4. Physical Director F D Applegate will direct activities under the Y M C A with an afternoon program including 50 and 100 yard dashes high jump shot put a half mile run a quarter mile bicycle race and a five mile bicycle race. The rest of the day’s amusements will be in downtown areas and further details will follow.
The son of Elmer Miller injured near Sweetland Center when a wagon wheel passed over his head. Dr. A R. Klein treated a severe wound as the child endured the pain. Officials say the head injury was life threatening but the boy is expected to recover quickly.
Peoria Illinois August 7 A five cent demurrage claim filed by the Santa Fe Railroad against Pekin Judge W R Curren may reach the Supreme Court The dispute arose after Curren ordered a new door for his safe and failed to receive notice until the five cent demurrage had accrued He refused to pay and regained the door by replevin The railroad then filed suit
Davenport police pursued a fugitive in an automobile chase through Davenport Iowa after Henry Munn abused a team of horses. Officers forced the driver to stop and assist in the arrest. Munn was brought back and jailed for the cruelty charges.
Jesse Cooley of this city fractured the fourth finger on his right hand during a Fairport baseball game yesterday with the Kecklerville nine. He was brought home by the first train and taken to Dr. A. R. Klein, who reduced the fracture.
Hon. A. F. Dawson congressman from this district will be principal speaker at the Old Settler’s reunion to be held at Citizens' Railway park between the 1st and 13th of the month. He is an able speaker and will deliver a good address.
Miss Mayme Leysen buys the Salisbury millinery establishment from Mrs Elizabeth Salisbury Eric. She will take possession immediately and offer an up to date line. Leysen has headed Batterson Stores millinery department and has ten years with the Batterson company.
A fine park program will present songs, recitations and music. Attend the trolley party.
For rent at corner of Tenth and Iowa avenue. Wanted girls for sorting and machine room. Leo H. Hirsch Co. Wanted married man. House furnished. E Q Burnside. Satin skin cream and satin skin powder advertised at 25c.
G M Titus of 213 Iowa Avenue acts as agent for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company offering all kinds of surety bonds for administrators executors guardians and similar roles.
Eighty acres one and a half miles southeast of Sweetland Center. Fenced and cultivated with no buildings. Offered on favorable terms by Richman and Richman.
Toben Malone Co announces a five day sale of dry goods carpets and millinery with prices slashed to turn stock into cash. The firm emphasizes fair dealing, trustworthiness, and reliance on facts in advertising as crowds flock to Muscatine for bargains.
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