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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
A Muscatine osteopath, Dr Crow, promotes osteopathy as a remedy after medication has failed. He offers free consultation and examination at 217 E 2nd Street, stating the method cures most diseases and has helped incurable cases with relief.
Local columns report Dr McNutt a dentist and several residents leaving for nearby towns this noon on the North and South and Firefly trains for business, visits, or to establish homes. Names include Sam Hopson J Bales Jack Irey Ed Glick R H Dean Bertha Mitchell and others with short trips to Terre Haute Champagne Wapello and Columbus Junction.
Claude R. Porter, linked to the 50th later 54th Iowa Infantry under Col. D. W. Jackson, spoke at yesterday’s Waterloo convention where he was nominated for Iowa chief executive. A Centerville native, Porter served in the Spanish American War as regimental sergeant major and is well known to Muscatine’s Company C veterans.
Finder of gold rimmed spectacles with black case, lost in the 7% area, may claim a reward by returning to this office. Also listed: modern improved house for rent and a five room cottage on Walnut and Eighth streets inquires to C. B. Fuller, grocer.
A Muscatine Louisa joint session over a drainage ditch ends with Louisa supervisors withdrawing and papers served by Deputy Sheriff Richley. The action compels Louisa to act within 20 days under state law, or petitioners may seek district court relief to form a drainage district.
Cars will meet at the armory on Chestnut Street at 8 o clock for the ride. Those who own a vehicle and were not asked may offer their car for the event.
Mrs. Honor Duffy, 76, died at the county farm where she had lived about three years. She was twice married and leaves a son, John Colter, who resides nearby. The burial is planned for tomorrow at Cedar Bethel.
Mrs. E A Leach aged 79 mother of Rev C P Leach of the Christian church fell down stairs yesterday fracturing her thigh and dislocating her shoulder. Her advanced age makes the accident more alarming.
Conrad Brandt pioneer resident of Sweetland township died at his New Era home at 11 39 am after a prolonged illness. Born in Hamburg Germany February 23 1821 he learned cabinet making before emigrating in 1847. He settled in Muscatine in 1848 and later farmed 160 acres, expanding to 280 acres. He was a highly respected farmer and stepfather of the late William Zeigler of New York City. Surviving children include Emma C Clara Louise George W Arthur C and Edward died earlier.
William C. Hetzel, recently returned to the city, is to be taken before the insane commissioners after police arrest this afternoon. Officials say he is temporarily insane from brooding over former troubles and a recent illness, and he will face adjudication on the insanity charge.
In Olcott New York a disabled launch carrying William Dickey and four others was found yesterday after a terrible night at sea on Lake Ontario. All five people were presumed lost after yesterday’s search.
Chicago Aug 8 the federal grand jury indicted Standard Oil Co charging it with illegally receiving railroad rebates on storage charges.
Umpires Johnstone and Emslie were assigned to the Chicago vs New York game at the Polo grounds. They presented themselves and were admitted, cheered by an immense crowd.
The P. M. Musser library board met to approve the July librarian report showing 2144 books issued and 83.4 percent fiction circulation. Committees were named and bills approved while bids were authorized for winter fuel. The board discussed a vault for records and valuables and other maintenance items.
A home wedding at 313 West Second street linked Miss Mabel Stanwood and J W Preston. Rev C W Preston of Lincoln Nebraska performed the 8:30 p m ceremony with about thirty guests. The couple, attended only by each other, planned to settle in Spokane Washington after a wedding supper and gifts from distant friends. Out of town guests included Rev C W Preston Dr J L Day and family and Miss Lizzie Guthrie among others.
Muscatine plans a benefit event for the club Saturday evening at Hare's hall. Thomas' full orchestra will provide music, promising a pleasant evening for attendees.
A picnic was held yesterday at Weed Park in St. Louis to honor Mrs Schwartz and her two daughters with several grandchildren. Relatives residing in the city attended in large numbers.
Mrs. Schwartz born Jennie Verink, raised in this city, is esteemed by all. Her visit is traditionally followed by a family reunion, held this time in Muscatine's beautiful park after a fine noon dinner.
The Young Woman s Guild of the First Presbyterian Church schedules an August 21 outing on the steamer Columbia to Davenport. Departure is 1 15 PM from the landing, arrival in Davenport 4 30 PM, then return leaving Davenport at 6 PM and reaching home about 9 PM. Lunch will be provided on board and organizers promise a pleasant, not tiring trip with a large crowd expected.
The steamer Columbia excursion last evening drew a good crowd. The boat left the landing at 8 and returned about 10 30. The river trip was pleasant with the boat orchestra providing music. Street cars awaited riders at the landing for return trips. Both financially and socially the affair was a success.
Mrs W J Vannata entertained a small party yesterday at Wildunetta cottage on Geneva Island. Attendees from out of town included Miss Frances Hoffman Grace Nebeling and Miss Ethel Stanccliffe of Kewanee Ill. The group spent the day and evening at the cottage and returned home last night on the steamer Columbia which stopped on the return trip at the island.
Grace English Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs George Bronner’s West Eighth Street home this afternoon for a pleasant session.
A pleasant observance was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Collins at 1114 East Fourth street last evening with a small gathering of relatives and friends to mark the occasion.
Friends gathered for six o clock dinner celebrating the fifth wedding anniversary of the host and hostess. Guests reported the event was enjoyable and celebrated in a delightful manner.
Members and Sunday school attendees enjoyed an ideal day at Weed Park for a park picnic. The crowd arrived in the morning, shared lunch, and a large attendance made the outing a splendid time despite intermittent showers.
Members of the Geneva Golf and Country club house enjoyed one of the series of dances last evening. Thomas' orchestra provided the music and dancing was enjoyed in an exceptional manner.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA gathered for a special meeting to discuss upcoming fundraisers and community service plans. They reviewed financials, assigned committees, and set dates for a charity event.
Members met at the association building last evening to plan a banquet hosted by the organization honoring the Soldiers of the Thirty-fifth Iowa Infantry. The reunion is planned to be held in the city shortly.
Spaldings entertained last evening as Misses Anson hosted at their West Fourth street home. Refreshments and social time followed. The Ladies of the Maccabees accepted Mrs W D Vannatta’s invitation to the Vannatta cotterie on Geneva island this Thursday. Members should meet at Whitmore's landing at 2 o'clock with lunch hampers.
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church plan a regular meeting in the church lecture room Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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