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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
12
Dr H E Dice and Rev J I Grieser visited Davenport as Miss Grenada Ridge and other locals traveled or returned home. Alice Warren came from Ottawa Ontario to stay with friends. Helen Zeidler heads to Rock Island and Miss Ivy Ryan to Mankato Minnesota for visits.
In Wapello Iowa Miss Katheryn Wright daughter of C M Wright editor of the Letts Record will wed Lloyd Maffitt at her home tonight. The ceremony is set for seven o'clock with wedding details provided by the special dispatch.
William Zeidler of 115 West Sixth Street narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when his pony outfit bolted on East Second near Lombard, striking a street car and overturning. He suffered arm and head bruises, was aided by bystanders, and taken home. the buggy was badly damaged.
Trinity Church club members appoint committees for the second annual moonlight excursion on Tuesday evening August 31 aboard the steamer Columbia. Arrangements and invitation include H H Fack E C Stocker R L Thompson Tom P Wilson and A C Ruddeschel. Reception committee lists J Carskaddan C H Stereman W L Mull F O Block J R Reuling S B Cook R K Smith Amos Weidling F H Little F D Throop J H Pitchforth J W Eells Tom P Wilson Ralph Renling and Jerome C Bishop.
Davenport Aug 11 Dr C A Moore pastor of Edwards Congregational church Davenport was overcome by heat last evening in Rock Island. He collapsed on the street and was rushed to St Anthony's hospital where his condition is serious. Moore is prominent in his denomination.
Flora Jones and Henry J Frenzel wed at 7 00 pm Tuesday at the Jones home with Dr J N Elliott officiating. The couple leaves for St Paul after the ceremony and will reside in this city. Floras parents are Mr and Mrs Charles H Jones of 115 West Eighth street. Henry J Frenzel is a leading local businessman and former board of trade manager.
Mabel Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo W Lowe of 310 Pine Street stepped on an orlean and ran the spout into her foot about noon today. She was barefooted and playing at home. Latest reports say she rests easily and will likely be alright in a few days unless a serious development occurs.
Fred Schultz a fisherman near Muscatine will appear before a Wapello justice of the peace soon on charges of illegal fishing. Game Warden Dan Tubbs says Schultz stretched an 185 yard seine across the Muscatine slough. Schultz contends the slough is part of the Mississippi and law may be challenged in higher courts.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on August 11 Abbott Wilton star pitcher carried the Maroons to a 5 to 2 win over the Iowa City Fireflies. Weak defense by the visitors aided the Maroons who avenged the prior defeat. Final line Maroons 5 Iowa City 2 with Abbott and Roberts on the mound for the Maroons and Wombacher for Iowa City.
The Columbia steamer from Burlington brought a large party of excursionists to the city around 4 PM They remained for a little over an hour before departing, the White Collar line service continuing to draw travelers to the area.
Bargain offered for a 5 passenger Pope Toledo automobile must be sold at once. Contact C. M. Butler at 209 Iowa Ave near Frank's Panitorium.
Martin Havercamp to build a handsome frame dwelling with Bedford stone foundation at the corner of Eighth and Sycamore streets. The house will be brick and ready for occupancy this fall.
An elaborate summer reception was held at the Musser home 516 West Second Street for Miss Julia Hutchinson as she prepares to depart for the Philippines. Mrs. P M Musser and Mrs. George M Titus hosted about two hundred ladies with yellow and green decor and golden glow flowers. Chase's orchestra performed several musical selections.
The marriage of Miss Nellie Henderson to Earl C Whitmer of Wilton will take place at 6 o'clock this evening at the bride’s country home. Rev J E Corley of the Methodist church will perform the ceremony. Lauren Henderson, the bride’s brother, and wife travel from Muscatine, departing at 3 20 this afternoon.
YWCA notes announce a Friday evening launch ride offering an hour long river trip with tickets sold at 7:30 to 8:30 or 8:30 to 9:30. Proceeds will help cover expenses for two delegates attending the Lake Geneva YWCA conference. Geneva delegation members to meet Saturday at 7:30 PM.
A reader recalls coffee addiction causing daily headaches digestive ruin and rheumatism before switching to Postum. After six months, symptoms vanished, digestion improved, nerves steadied, and weight and strength returned. The letter endorses Postum and invites further reader submissions.
The Presbyterian parsonage hosted the marriage of Miss Ethel M Robbins and Clarence C Gritton, both of Mercer county. After the ceremony they went to the home of Mrs Gritton's parents for a reception and will live in Mercer county about 16 miles from the city.
River bulletin shows stage readings for Davenport Muscatine and stations with minor changes. Forecaster J M Sherier notes only slight Mississippi river changes expected over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine.
Mr and Mrs D D Webster of Fruitland township arrive home on the steamer St Paul after an extended trip through the St Paul region.
Dr. F L Appel relocates to the Hershey Building on the third floor.
White Prairie August 11 Fred Marolf of Corydon Iowa visited relatives Sunday. Mr Nangle of Wilton hauling sand near Henry Heabners overheated horse collapsed died soon after. John Maurer’s team drifted from Henry Maurer’s hay wagon and caused a collision with a tele.
The University of Iowa board in control of athletics issued the football schedule for the upcoming season. Oct 2 Minnesota at Minneapolis, Oct 9 Cornell at Iowa City, Oct 23 Nebraska at Lincoln, Oct 30 Missouri at Iowa City, Nov 6 Drake at Des Moines, Nov 13 Ames at Iowa City, Nov 20 Kansas at Lawrence.
This afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Mercer County venue, couples were wed in a community ceremony highlighting local unions. Details of participants and officiants were sparse in the notes.
Edward Maurer spent Sunday at Harry Duffee took in the Wild West show at Muscatine, Tuesday. A wagon accident damaged the wagon and hay rack while two horses were tangled in a fence but suffered no injuries.
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