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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
Local notes and upcoming events in Ottumwa area
Mrs R F Groff returns to Haviland Kansas after visits to Ottumwa and Letts Ed Barnard and wife back from Columbus Junction chau tauqua Baseball games set for 3 30 pm Saturday at fair grounds Ottumwa Marines vs White Sox admission 25c Excursion to Davenport Suburban Park next Sunday steamer W W departs 930 fare 50c Little finger of Adam Wigan's son crushed Catfish Halibut Croppies Pickerel Boston Market phone 297 Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Ottumwa Maroons
White Sox
Davenport
Suburban Park
W. W
Boilermakers Walk Out At Oelwein Shops
Boilermakers and helpers at the Chicago Great Western railway shops in Oelwein Iowa quit work with little notice and without union authority after discussions with road officials over a demand for a uniform wage rate of 36 cents per hour for boilermakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Chicago Great Western Railway
Quincy Cooper Severely Injured at Kaiser Box Factory
Quincy Cooper of Latham Street sustained a severe hand injury yesterday morning while cleaning saw dust from a saw at the Kaiser Box Factory. Dr. G A Heidell treated the wounds with about 50 stitches. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Cooper
Kaiser Box Factory
Latham Street
G. A. Heidel
Boston Market Ad Promotes Fresh Fish and Poultry
Advertises catfish black bass white perch pressed spring chickens and smoked sturgeon with daily delivery. Mentions phone number 297 Y and fish delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chautauqua closes with praise for successful meeting
Columbus Junction reports the 1905 Chautauqua closes today after a week of pleasure profit and success. crowds enjoyed Prof Dandy s choral work Bible hour and Jubilees with Sam Jones a crowd favorite, while Rev Brooks spoke behind prison walls. Local residents helped prevent a small fire to save neighboring rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dandy
Jesus
Sam Jones
Jones
Williams Jubilee Singers
Misses Inn
Funeral for Zach Manhardt Held at Grandview Home
The funeral for Zach Manhardt, who died at his Grandview home last evening, was held this afternoon at his Grandview residence. The remains will be brought to the city tomorrow morning for interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Manhardt
Grandview
Greenwood Cemetery
Slumber Party Held At Miss Bridgman Home
A group of young ladies held a slumber party at Miss Elizabeth Bridgman on Mulberry street last night and attended breakfast at her home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bridgman
Mulberry Street
Bridgman
Party at Bachelor's landing on Birdie B aboard last night
A party of ten youths was taken to Bachelor's landing aboard the Birdie B last evening. R. M. Crail of Washington Iowa visiting the city led the group. Bathing was enjoyed and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor’s Landing
R. M. Crail
Washington
Picnic guests honor Miss Albert Steen and the Vetters
Miss Albert Steen of Chicago and Misses Flora and Emma Vetter of Kansas City were guests of honor at a Hershey’s Pasture picnic hosted yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. A. Stortz and Mrs. John Vetter. The ladies joined for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Steen
Chicago
Flora
Emma Vetter
Kansas City
Hershey's Pasture
J. A. Stortz
John Vetter
Ladies of the W R C Plan Picnic at Weed Park
The women of the W R C are arranging a Friday afternoon picnic at Weed Park. All members are urged to attend and bring provisions for a good spread. The 2:40 car will be used and supper will be served at 6:20 to accommodate those who close businesses later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Highland Noble Sewing Society Hosts Picnic for Mrs Johnson
Members of the Highland Noble Sewing society held a picnic at Citizens' Railway park to honor Mrs Johnson who departs tonight for Seattle Washington to make her home. She will pause in North Dakota to visit relatives. Almost the entire society attended and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Noble Sewing Society
Citizens’ Railway Park
Johnson
Seattle
Wash
North Dakota
Pleasant Country Home Entertainment Near City
A cordial gathering was hosted at the Greiner home six miles north of the city on Tuesday. Guests included Miss Myrtle Greiner, Miss Edna Greiner, Chas. A. Fried of Lancaster PA, and Misses Elizabeth Le Quatte Julia Le Quatte Anna Ringenburg Cora Ringenburg Ellen Hanley and Elizabeth Bridgeman from local and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiner
Myrtle
Edna Greiner
Chas. A. Fried
Lancaster
Elizabeth
Julia le Quatte
Chicago
Anna
Cora Ringenburg
Wilton
Elizabeth Bridgeman
Ellen Hanley
Geneva Island crowds escape city heat by river trip
This morning the Mignon carried a good sized party up the river while more travelers went in the afternoon. Warmer days have increased inhabitants on Geneva Island as residents seek to escape the heat and dust of the city. Yesterday a large party was entertained at the Havercamp cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Havercamp Cottage
Court of Honor Social At J W Morgan Home
Last evening the Court of Honor held a social at J W Morgan’s home at Fifth and Orange. The Mandolin Club provided music as hundreds of Japanese lanterns lit the lawn, creating a splendid scene. Refreshments followed and the ladies in charge expressed satisfaction with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
J. W. Morgan
Fifth and
Orange Streets
Schoemakers Host Large Sendoff Before Move to Raymond
Mr and Mrs Frank Schoemaker entertained a large group at their West Third street home last evening. Guests arrived while the couple were away and waited for their return about 10 pm. The gathering included luncheon, vocal numbers by the hosts and readings by Mrs H Samuels. A picture of Muscatine from the river was presented as they prepare to move to Raymond Washington after August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schoemaker
West Third Street
Mrs. Schoemaker
Mrs. Shoemaker
H. Samuels
Illinois man killed in quarrel over daughter
Mount Vernon Illinois August 10 Elzie Morgan shot and killed Robert Moore at Woodlawn during an argument about Moore's daughter. Morgan fired last night after a dispute over the daughter led to violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Mount Vernon
Ill
Elzie Morgan
Robert Moore
Woodlawn
Here
Moore
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