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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Henry Ott and their son and daughter escaped injury when their two seated surrey was jolted by a passing freight train near Sudbury causing the vehicle to lunge into brush and throw the passengers off but they remained unharmed. Meanwhile South Muscatine factories ran with reduced crews as many workers took the day off to attend the show or the ball game.
Walter Davis made a brilliant foul fly catch after a long run to seal a 5 to 4 win in the Muskies last home game. Galloway tightened in the ninth with two outs, preventing a squeezing play that could have tied the game as Pearce, Parsons and Katz faltered at the plate. Thomas Gaffney starred with a winning hit after Holm and Vinall sparked a late rally.
In Chicago on August 10, Giant Bell pitched the Cubs to a 2 0 loss, ending their win streak as Chance’s squad was limited to two hits. Boston also won 2 1 over the White Sox with rookie Hall debuting from the minors and delivering steady relief in support.
National League games saw Brooklyn beat Chicago 2 to 0 and St Louis topple New York 3 to 4 in ten innings. In the American League Boston defeated Chicago 2 to 1 while Philadelphia bested Detroit 7 to 1. New York beat Cleveland 3 to 0 and Washington won 7 to 8 against St Louis. Three In League results list Davenport 11 over Cedar Rapids with Bloomington 2 to 3 in Decatur, Peoria 6 to 0 over Springfield, and Dubuque 1 to 5 against Rock Island. Central Association games include Keokuk 2 over Ottumwa 1 and Jacksonville 0 to 7 loss to Burlington. Hannibal 10 5 at Kewanee 4 4, Quincy 2. Waterloo 5.
Brooklyn faces Chicago while Boston plays Pittsburg New York visits St Louis Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati American League games include Chicago at Boston St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on August 10 the Iowa City Independents edged the Maroons 9 to 8 after a feverish final rally that came a second too late to seal the win. Batteries Goldsberry and Rob erts against Barris and Griffith.
Fosberg and the Galena Independents fell 6 to 4 as Davis and his sons led Pearl City to victory. Gaffney started the early rally with a homer and Grogan, Nahrgang, and Parsons contributed key hits as Fosberg was stung by late runs and aggressive baserunning.
Analysts say every major asset category is likely to gain value moving forward as demand supports prices. Optimists pin hopes on inflation cooling and steady capital inflows aiding equities bonds real assets and currencies.
Tom Clark of Carmen Illinois is Burlington Iowa’s most consistent baseball fan. He attends every Iowa league game and sits in the same bleacher spot. Known as Carman he cheers for both teams, defends umpires and keeps remarks clean and good natured. Clark favors Illinois teams when they play in Burlington and remains loyal to his home state.
Advertisement by A. W. Morgan druggist promoting Foley's Urine Laxative to stimulate the stomach and liver regulate the bowels and cure habitual constipation.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recalls suffering three months from a summer cold with hay fever symptoms until Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured it. He says his wife also had success using the remedy. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses it.
Wilton IA August 10 report lists Mrs M Frenzel in Columbus Junction to visit relatives. Charles Hart returns to Davenport after a short visit with his mother. Gail Crispin heads to West Liberty for a week of work. George Nicolaus and Mrs. Nicolaus visited Davenport. G Hill and son Grove return from Muscatine. W D Harris attends to Davenport business. Miss Birdie Higgins returns to Deep River after two weeks with Eliza Nangle. A W McGregor of Rock Island visits on business. William Wilson leaves for Burlington for a week of business. John Farrel and Garrie Farrel return from Rock Island. Will Leverich of Durant visits Davenport. Clint Looney goes to West Liberty to see friends. I Ticktin returns after business in Muscatine. J E Smith visits Muscatine. Edward McCartney visits Davenport. Harry Huey returns from Ottumwa after visiting his sister. John King departs for Davenport for a stay there.
Daily brief notes list residents visiting Muscatine from DeWitt Davenport and West Liberty, visits by Misses Stewardson Edge KiSer and Christison, and travelers bound for Deep River Newton Moscow. Events include a Whig Party leader, a 1:30 concert by Rounds Ladies Orchestra and an 2:00 p.m. lecture by Senator Gore on social duty with ensuing club activities.
The Washington County Chautauqua Assembly opens this evening in Washington Iowa and runs through August 19. Senator Gore of Oklahoma will speak tomorrow afternoon, joining a schedule that includes Carrie Nation Ex Governor Hoch and other national figures in a strong talent lineup.
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