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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
6
The event lists a first prize of 335 dollars for Howard Piano and a second prize of 150 dollars plus 5 dollars in gold to another winner. The notices emphasize the award amounts and prize structure for the competition.
An unreadable OCR fragment appears, containing scattered letters and partial strings across the page. The legible portions hint at a mislabeled or corrupted street plan or notice with no clear person, organization, place, date, or event.
South Muscatine reports ripe Muscatine Island watermelons on market aided by a farmer shipment from J. E. Hoopes and fruit from Jean Cross. Growers warn several rains within a week are needed to prevent vine burn and ensure sweet, soft melons. Local residents and visitors are noted, with several returns from events and travel to Davenport and Oxford.
The Roach & Musser Company running team with local firemen returned from Davenport where they competed in the State Firemen's Tournament. They placed fourth in the novelty race and earned praise for sportsmanship and effort. The Muscatine firefighters enjoyed their time and the Davenport hospitality.
Preliminary plans for the Davenport district Congregational churches annual meeting to be held at Mulford Congregational church this fall are unveiled. The executive committee will meet in Muscatine with Rev. B. C. Preston returning from the west to outline the program as many visitors are expected in the city.
Directions instruct submitting entries on paper with complete information blank opposite. One prize allowed per family, excluding relatives of Baldwin Company or Pearl City Music Co. staff and contest judges. Only one coupon per piano with prizes usable on Baldwin Ellington Hamilton Howard Valley Gem and Monarch pianos. Coupons count as cash toward piano price. easy terms available. Warranties apply from Baldwin. Contest closes Thursday August 12 1909 at 9 am.
Mrs. George McAvoy of Sampson Street knows Frank Rutt of Cairo Indiana who has been missing for some time and is believed to be wandering near Muscatine. McAvoy knew him and his wife from Cairo.
John Fisher of Sampson street faces an assault and battery charge for an alleged incident with William Molis at the water works station. Fisher sought a tool permit, quarrel over a heavy chain returned, and the case, arising from an uptown dispute, may be tried later today. Several local residents were noted in brief social items.
Wilton Iowa reports a flurry of departures and visits on Thursday and Friday. Residents including Mrs L B Mason, Jonah Hillman, Vera Naeve, Edward McSwiggin, August Weggen, George Quigley, Steve Teeple, Katherine McGuckin, F C Wickes, W K Kise, James Hicker, William Parmenter, John Brugman, J F Duncan, Grove Hill, Guy Foster, Dr H Thornhill, Frank Piggott, Mmes J T Townsend and Louis Glass, Louis Cramer, J W Potter, Anna Oaker, Anna Jewell, Katherine McDermott, Will Barton and others traveled to Davenport Muscatine Pickering Durant and beyond for business visits family visits and tournaments. The Royal Neighbors planned a Mud Creek picnic next Thursday evening.
East Wapsie Iowa residents report travels to Iowa City for visits in auto. Fickler is seriously ill. McIntosh family called to bedside. Marolf family attended George Baxter funeral at West Liberty. Hawker family visited Floyds at Cedar camp. Bessie Hudson finished SUIS course in Iowa City. Marolfs and Conklins visited Plum Grove. Hawker family spent Sunday in Muscatine.
When the stomach fails to perform its functions the bowels derange and the liver and kidneys congest causing diseases. The stomach and liver must be restored to health and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are promoted as easy to take and effective.
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