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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
5
Local items list 220 Iowa Avenue printing shop Dad Dailson's beverage offerings and Studebaker wagon sale. Birth announcements include Clyde and spouse Duncan's daughter and J C Hagman couple’s daughter. Parades, illnesses, and social visits noted, plus shoe store ads and travel arrivals.
W S McQuade press agent brings 30 Parker Amusement Co carrier boys to the carnival under Ray Reesink. They will meet at the Journal office at 7 30 pm and march in a body to view free attractions and hear the band. The full lineup includes Creation The Alps Electric Theatre Katzenjammer Castle Zoological Garden and Bagdad.
Funeral services for Daniel Williams will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from his home at 1111 East Ninth Street. The late Mr Williams will be laid to rest following the services.
A concise maxim notes that true skill shows in tasks done with ease. It suggests talent lies in natural proficiency rather than forced effort, highlighting fluency, efficiency, and instinct as indicators of inherent ability.
A brief note observes that some individuals always appear highly animated and enthusiastic, giving the impression they live in perpetual bustle. The remark hints at personality traits influencing social dynamics and public perception.
A syndicate of Detroit capitalists led by Emanuel T. Beyer purchased the Union Gas Light and Electric company for 400000, the value of its capital stock. The firm operated Bloomington’s sole gas plant and is tied to moves toward acquiring the Bloomington and Normal Street Railway system.
The Clinton County Veterans association met in Camanche Ia yesterday for a reunion. Congressman A F Dawson of Preston delivered the principal address to general approval. Officers elected include Colonel John Quinn Grand Mound Lieut Colonel Ed F Bentsen Bryant and Major John Monohan Charlotte.
Two hundred colored men opened the sixth annual session of the National Negro Business League in New York City. The league aims to unite black businessmen for mutual help and support. A Roosevelt letter to Secretary Scott was read during the proceedings.
Boone Alderman R. Witting of the fourth ward was tried before Mayor Goodykoontz for taking dirt belonging to the city to fill his ward. He was found guilty, fined $10 plus costs, and gave oral notice of appeal to the district court. Bond of $109 was signed by Alderman Holst.
The Iowa Central lists low round trip rates from Elrick Junction to destinations including St. Paul Minneapolis for 13.30, Duluth 17.30, Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo 24.00, Salt Lake City Ogden 37.00, with sale after June 1 and final Oct 31. Special G A R encampment rate to Denver 15.55, sale Aug 30–Sept 4, final Sept 12 with 50 cent extension to Oct 7. Also Portland 49.85 for Lewis and Clark exposition, 90 day limit, stopovers. California rates via Portland. Hot Springs Ark one fare plus 2 for round trip, sale daily, 30 day limit. Contact agents or A B Cutts for details.
A short piece lauds the typewriter for rapid word production while noting that true ideas arrive only through sustained effort and daily discipline. The note emphasizes grit and persistence as the key to meaningful writing outcomes.
A short quip notes that delivering mail or news by post fails to thrill a boy, suggesting a humorous or observational sentiment about correspondence. The remark implies youthful indifference toward letters arriving by mail.
Fun for bankers program organized by Fraternal Bankers Reserve. Cedar Rapids Bevet Park on August 31 draws Muscatine and Iowa City delegates. Events include Marshalltown vs Cedar Rapids bankers baseball, band concert, races, tug of war, picnicking, and a grand ball to close the day with delegates meeting to form a permanent picnic association.
Congressman Albert F. Dawson of Preston Iowa visits Muscatine to meet constituents and attend local events. He spoke at Camanche yesterday at an old soldiers picnic and plans to attend the Old Settlers meeting September 9. Dawson tours the district to hear needs and prepare for winter work in Washington.
Harrisburg Pa August 16 Judge John Stewart of Chambersburg was nominated for associate justice of the state supreme court today by the re-called democratic state convention He is the republican nominee this marks the first time the Democratic party in Pennsylvania has nominated a republican for a state office
New Orleans Aug 16 reports 19 new yellow fever cases today bringing total to 1099 with 175 deaths. The rise in new cases is offset by a drop in deaths from yesterday, reflecting treatment effectiveness and an encouraging outlook. No new cases were reported in the morning across the state.
New York August 16 Charles M Schwab returned from Braddock to disclose his trip abroad aims at investigating a new secret steelmaking process in Germany. The venture may impact the future of the steel industry and its world competition.
A passenger train collided with a freight near Rushville Indiana causing two engines to be wrecked and the depot to be destroyed. Fourteen persons were injured but all could continue their journey. Among the injured is H J Illilea of Milwaukee a noted figure in se ball circles.
Springfield Illinois August 16 The Leland Hotel Company with capital 40900 owned by bankers Will H Van Valkenburg Ernest Leseur and C V Mc Clenatham leased the Leland hotel in Springfield for ten years marking a major midwest hospitality deal involving Danville figures in banking and corporate licensing.
Washington, la based paper reports a Muscatine resident visiting town, securing a jug at Volger's saloon, then wandering to the railway yards where he slept off the intoxication. Officer Cooper and Constable Woods carried him to the station. found with 80 cents, two handkerchiefs, a ticket to Washington, and an account book.
A severe storm near Vinton Iowa damaged two barns. Philip Shipe’s southwest of town barn burned with a valued team 900 bushels of grain 20 tons of hay and farm machinery. Loss about 3000 dollars with minimal insurance. J C Dine’s barn four miles north burned with young stock hay grain and machinery. Loss about 2000 dollars with insurance less than half.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles opened its eighth annual Grand Aerie meeting in Denver with plans to establish a home. The ritual will be revised along Masonic lines. A public reception at Tabor Grand Opera House featured welcoming addresses by Governor McDonald and Mayor Speer.
A large greyhound in Atlantic Iowa was electrocuted when a wind driven guy wire crossed a live line. The dog died instantly and prevented harm to more than a dozen children playing nearby.
Tokio reports that the Nichi-Nichi tomorrow will state a continued conference signals hopeful prospects for a peace conclusion. The dispatch notes Tokyo observers see ongoing talks as a sign of potential settlement.
Well informed circles in Paris express optimism about the Portsmouth peace conference. General satisfaction with progress already made is noted as a hopeful sign for the eventual settlement.
The Highland Noble sewing circle was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Rounds of Park Avenue yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served on the lawn. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Tachner's home, 1108 Hershey Avenue.
An informal gathering took place at Mrs. A. J. Weaver’s West Sixth Street home last evening. Miss Ida Small of Palo Alto, California, a cousin of Mrs. Weaver, visited relatives in the city and was the guest of honor at the event.
The Spalding Reading Circle enjoyed a pleasant evening at Weed Park last night. Members were entertained by two fellow members, they traveled by the 6:20 car, and upon arrival were served refreshments. Miss Jacobs of Trinidad Colorado, visiting at W. L. Roach home, joined the party.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the U B church meets tonight at 805 East Eighth Street to hear Rev Emma Pow Bauder chaplain of the WPC of America deliver the address on Home Missions at the Keath residence hosted by Mr and Mrs A A Keath.
A Muscatine girl and an Illinois City young man figure in a local feature. The article profiles their backgrounds, interactions, and the impact on families in the two communities.
Magistrate J Edward Elliott officiated his second marriage this morning uniting Olive Briggs of Illinois City and Emma Millhouse. The bride lives in Muscatine and will reside with her husband in Illinois City across the river in Rock Island County.
Mrs E P Ingham and her mother Mrs S B Mayer host a social afternoon at the Ingham home on East Ninth street with original amusements and refreshments. Guests include Mrs Milton Patten of Des Moines visiting relatives, Mrs J M Whitsett of Carthage, Mrs Emma Ingham of Wilton, and Miss Frances Sinclair and Miss Charlotte Wilkins of Nashville visiting the Jackson family.
A group of women including Mrs Frank Ashcraft Mrs R C Schenck Mrs Rebecca Miller and Miss Emma Parkins are being entertained at Howe cottage on Geneva island today. A larger party including Mrs Martin Havercamp Beil and Lillian from Quincy Ralph Fuller of West Liberty and several Cedar Rapids guests are also spending the day at Havercamp and Asthalter cottages as others travel to the island this morning aboard the Mignon.
The report notes some individuals remaining at the location while others spent the day elsewhere. It captures ongoing attendance changes and differing daily plans among the group.
The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer sales of round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to northern Minnesota and Dakota points with return limit October 31. Low round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis begin June 1. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.
A short reflective line notes that chilled affection or rejection can render a love letter's tone foolish or offbeat, suggesting emotional misreads when warmth fades.
A proverb notes that intense affection can compress life’s schedule. The saying suggests that deep romance makes duration feel shorter, and time seems to pass quickly when two people are united. It reflects cultural beliefs about love altering perception.
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