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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
2
The Diamond to line steamer St Paul passed down the river yesterday afternoon around four o'clock on its down stream trip from St Paul to St Louis with a good passenger and fair freight list.
Ex County Clerk Charles J Richman has joined a Chicago firm that audits county books. He is described as capable and efficient with long county experience and will begin work in Indianola on their next project.
Miss Ethel Jaynes former instructor of science at Muscatine High School arrived from Freeport Illinois to visit Miss Grace Roach on Mulberry Street for a short time. She will depart in the fall for Turkey to teach in Marsovan missionary schools.
Fans in Muscatine and other Iowa towns discuss dissolving the Iowa and Illinois league to form a purely state circuit. Muscatine is named as a potential member, with supporters arguing a stronger, tighter league and more West Coast style baseball. Critics say multi state play boosts prestige more than a single state setup.
Mrs E C Schillig of Davenport visits her parents Mr and Mrs J C Stuart this week. Families including Bloomer Shields Wandell Nyenhuis Bodman and Bodman trip to Robt Shields home. Misses Olive Barnard Addie Shoemaker stay with Miss Ella Nyenhuis. Stuart party vacationing in Davenport. Marie Bagley Bertha Sherwood visit Geo Shields. Mrs Wm Fishburn remains ill. Sherman Teets left for southwest state. Mrs Wash McGreer visited area.
Invitations have been issued for the annual meeting of the association of German American newspapers. Col Jos Eiboeck of Des Moines is president and Henry Heinz, secretary, is mailing invitations from the Herald office.
John Bennett was arrested on a July 27 warrant sworn by Justice J. C. Coster for engaging in a fight with William Duncan in South Muscatine. Bennett fled while being transported to the station. Trial set for Saturday at 9 in the morning. He posted bonds of $590.
White Prairie residents report Mrs John Maurer and Edna Maurer with Mrs Ernest Slosser Roxy Slosser and Master Guy spent Friday in Atalissa visiting friends. Ainsley of Atalissa bought sheep in Wilton for shipment Tuesday. Henry Maurer bought a fine driving horse from William Grunder. Jule Miller left for South Dakota after visiting relatives. Farmers near completion of hay making with stacking and threshing active.
Miss Anna Tobias of McKee Biliven Button factory was badly crushed on her right forefinger while operating an automatic press. She received first aid from Dr. A. J. Weaver and is reported to be improving.
The Muscatine delegation attending the funeral of D. T. Miller at Wilton included Chas. Gobble A. W. Scott W. H. McCoy George Baker Charles Speith W. B. Daut George Riemcke Tom Wilson Arthur Steinmetz D. Pomeroy D. D. Doty J. R. Whitney Barney Schmidt H. T. Hyink W. Satherwaite W. Mark Bruno Mohns sen Charles Heller Dr. G. D. Lezotte Dr. Lingo J. Robertson and H. Bishop.
Numbers show stage readings for Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and Des Moines area stations with several feet changes. The forecast predicts slowly falling Mississippi levels over the next 48 hours from Dubuque to Muscatine, per local forecaster J. M. Shorter.
Mrs Walton notes a highly variable week with 90s daytime highs and 50s at night. Last Sunday reached 94 at noon, then cooled to 54. Week’s evening average runs 50 to 60 degrees. Daily readings show Monday 82/53, Tuesday 86/54, Wednesday 84/60.
An Ardent patent medicine ad promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve to cure skin sores and chronic irritations. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store offers the remedy at 25 cents with a guarantee.
The article argues against starvation and drug-based weight loss and promotes Rengo as a safe, pleasant tasting fat reducer. It claims about one pound lost per day, emphasizes nerve and digestion benefits, and notes availability from The Rengo Co. in Detroit and local Muscatine distributor A. W. Morgan.
Local railroad men receive notice of an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling requiring correction of all bill errors, even one cent, with charges or refunds as appropriate. Cases deemed rebates if not corrected. The ruling applies to rate quotes and clerical errors alike, enforcing regular rates when a quoted rate is lower.
An ad notes the first and original cold tablet in a white package with black and red lettering bearing E. W. Grove’s signature and priced at 25 cents. It warns about similarly named remedies such as Laxative Bromo Quinine and urges consumers to choose the genuine product.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Huber died after a brief illness at their home 113 West Sixth Street. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the residence with interment at St Marys cemetery officiated by Rev F J Leonard.
Walter Becker a 10 year old boy living at Fifth and Cedar streets was badly bruised when runaway horses hitched to an empty hay rack pulled a delivery wagon and threw him to the pavement at Ninth Street. He suffered a cut hand but no serious injuries were reported.
News from Pine Mills Iowa includes sale attendance by James Metz John Smith Sam Brie and George Ets at Heinley’s sale in Fairport. Social visits feature Mrs Drumm and Miss Minnie Pleasant Prairie at Hartman home. Illinois guest Miss Hoper returns home after several days with Pauls.
A testimonial from A. B. Elton of Ashville North Carolina praising Dr Miles Nervine for nervous indigestion relief. Elton reports lasting improvement after using Nervine and Heart Cure and recommends the medicine to others. The ad promises refunds if the first bottle fails to help.
Downey Ia August 15. Mr and Mrs Linder and daughter Vera attended chautauqua at Columbus Junction. Miss Jessie Cornwall hosted dinner for friends. Mr and Mrs Joe Bowman visited Iowa City. Miss Mary Parkwest of Davenport visiting Downey. Lewis Figle headed to Early where wife staying. Dr McGregor toured Dubuque. Miss McKnight of Iowa City gave music lessons. Ladies Aid of M P church met with Mrs Bert Lodge. Jessie Cornwall to Davenport for a week visit. Lewis Jenkinson and Ed Hogan visited Cedar Rapids. Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Mackey a girl on Monday August 12. Will Wiggins trip to Kansas City. Miss Retta Smith traveled to West Liberty.
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