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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
4
In Des Moines the Greater Millinery Market shows rising attendance and early openings. The House of Quality Stern's plant proves merit with popular Sailor styles and weekly New York shipments. White hats remain scarce as demand surges among dealers and readers.
Dr McNutt visits dentist. J K Ballou of Sioux City was a business visitor in Muscatine and returned home yesterday. J Johnson of Harrisburg Pa arrived to visit relatives for an indefinite time. Mrs H Thurman and daughter Florence travel to Peoria Ill to visit relatives. Helen Hartman of Wapello is in the city visiting friends for a few days. Mrs Anthony and daughter Florence of Iowa City visit the Conner home East Eighth. Mr and Mrs M W Sellers of Fruitland spend the day shopping in the city. Try a fruit sundae at Barger's 420 Mulberry. Mrs Mary Miller leaves on Firefly for Clinton to visit relatives Sunday. E G Prouty on Firefly to South Haven Mich for vacation. For sale at Cheese Store: Magic Fish lure. & C Nelson leaves noon for Davenport for business. J E Snyder of Fairport leaves Firefly for Davenport after morning business. Henry Freese on El Paso to Mt Pleasant for brief business. Robert and Cecelia Cosgrove of Davenport returning home from visiting grandmother Mrs Mike Cosgrove. Albert Hintermeister and N Nelson of Andalusia depart for Kalona to visit relatives Sunday.
Muscatine Elks plan an all day picnic at Mackey's Landing on August 19 with Thomas' orchestra and Char les Whitmore providing transport by launch hourly from 7 AM to midnight. An afternoon program features music and speakers to be announced. dancing may occur on the cottage floor. Invitations limited to Ellis and friends.
Notices show Mr. and Mrs. Allman moving to 211 East Third. Many travelers pass through Muscatine on Western and Firefly trains to visit relatives in Clinton Davenport Kalona Brighton and other towns. A Texas land pitch closes the column with travel details and prices.
Rev. George Clarke Cox rector of Calvary Episcopal church in Clifton declares in a letter to Bishop Vincent that he rejects the immaculate conception and the bodily resurrection of Christ. Cox, linked to Holy Trinity in Harlem and former charges in New Jersey New York Poughkeepsie and Dresden faces church trial for heresy following a sermon after the Crapsey case.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports a continuing steamboat war between Captain W A Blair and the Swain interests with potential new packets on the Burlington Davenport route. Rivermen anticipate a long, bitter fight as Blair aims at the Illinois river with the Columbia and Swain counters with Keokuk to Quincy service.
A new Des Moines magazine will soon be issued covering general interests of Des Moines and Iowa. A sample copy can be obtained by sending six cents in stamps to Mrs. Carrie M. Ogilvie at 1807 12th St. Des Moines Iowa.
Fred Watters and Ed Kephart, both of Atalissa, were taken to the Iowa City hospital yesterday for appendicitis surgery. The operations were serious but both men are reported to be doing well and expected to recover soon.
Howard M. Bartlett sues James H. Jacobson and Bertha M. Jacobson in district court for money owed on a promissory note. Case set for the September term with Horan & Devitt for the plaintiff.
Bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the P M Musser Public Library until noon on Tuesday September 4 for 6 or 75 tons of La Salle coal or coal of equivalent quality. Bids filed with the secretary. trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. W L Lane secretary.
Mrs F W Morley and her son and daughter from Marshall Texas are visiting at the home of her sister Mrs A A Keath on Eighth Street in Marshall.
Prof. Witter prepares the county schools report noting three life certificates held by E. F. Schall W. F. Chevalier and A. C. Franklin. Of certified teachers 13 are men and 148 are women with average ages 22 for men and 26 for women.
Great preparations are under way for a Baptist excursion on the steamer J S scheduled for August 16. The full-day trip departs at 8 am, returning about 8 pm, with ample time for a visit to the Tri Cities and a lively river outing aboard a large, popular boat.
Miss Rose Fayle hosted a large garden party on East Eighth Street with over thirty guests. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn as tables held refreshments and games provided evening entertainment. Guests celebrated Miss Maud Funck and Will Funck of St. Louis visiting the Funck home, and Hugh Hollingsworth of Zanesville visiting the Delehans.
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational church has received an invitation to visit the Wittich cottage on Geneva Island. They will choose a date at their meeting next Wednesday and anticipate a delightful, hospitable outing with members expecting an enjoyable time.
Twenty eight guests from the F luribus Unum card club visited Geneva island yesterday for lunch at the Howe cottage hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Barney Schmidt. The gathering celebrated Mrs. Schmidt's birthday with a cut glass dish as a keepsake.
and Mrs. Charles Ruff and Harry Ruff, of Davenport, Mrs. D. Ruff and daughters, Clara and Mary, of Wilton, and Mr. and Mrs. N. Wirtz, of White Prairie.
A pleasant Boating club gathering last night featured several girls heading to the slough for an outing. The evening included a fried chicken supper followed by a delightful row on the water.
The Farther Light society will be entertained at Mrs E C Schoemaker's home at 894 Newell Avenue on Monday evening August 13.
Members of the Spalding club will be entertained at the home of Mrs P J Barry on Mulberry street Tuesday evening of next week.
Denver reports reveal a tramway company sought to bribe District Judge Booth M Malone with 50 000 and a Republican renomination to halt exposure of alleged fraud in municipal utility franchises. The plan aimed to stop a writ of prohibition directed at Judge Ben B Lindsey restraining him from ruling on franchise disputes.
The Opera House Stars, a fast amateur city ball club, depart next Tuesday for a ten day tour with three pitchers and an extra backstop. They start at Wilton Iowa against the Hawkeyes, traveling 138 miles by rail under manager A J Duffy. Current lineup lists McElroy, C Fisher and Peterson as pitchers with Evans sr Chiaik Laughlin C Fisher Walker Kr Hurlbut and Warner in the field.
Secretary Root arrived in Montevideo aboard the cruiser Charleston. The visit sparked striking demonstrations of popular satisfaction across all classes, marking an extraordinary reception in the Uruguayan republic.
A clergyman relates a tale from a hunting trip in Ceylon where a native prince explains a hyena nose charm worn as a button pendant could soften hard foods and bones near the wearer. The supposed magic, claimed to ease indigestion, hinges on the hyena's bone-eating habit.
H C Thiesen of Muscatine will serve as delegate for the Muscatine Aerie of Eagles at the Grand Aerie meeting in Milwaukee August 13 to 18. Many local members plan to attend using a special Des Moines to Chicago rail route and a Chicago to Milwaukee steamer. The week includes receptions, sessions, parades, drills, fireworks, concerts, a grand parade, ball, and a $500 prize degree exemplification.
Mrs. F L Ingham of Willisea Indiana sails this noon on the Firefly to Gadlesburg Newfoundland for a short visit. She has spent several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Will M Narvis in West.
Miss Geneva Little of Chicago attended an outing given by friends at Weed Park last evening. The social gathering featured her as the especial guest and highlighted the city connection to the event.
Mr and Mrs Robert Budelier of Wilton township hosted a twelve o clock dinner on Thursday for a party of relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs and other relatives.
Mason ic Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday each month. Washington Chapter No 4 A A M holds second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters convenes third Thursday monthly. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave on the third Wednesday each month.
Romona Council No. 52 meets on the first and third Friday each month at the Maccabee Hall. Isabelle J. Norton is Pocahontas leader with William Cosgrove as Keeper of Records and Mrs. Jasper Nelson as Collector of Wampum.
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