Muscatine Market News and Local Trips
Fresh fish and spring chickens at Muscatine Market. Arthur Hoffman left for western Kansas on a short business trip. Judge D W Jackson traveled to Davenport via the Columbia for the day. The Muscatine Independent baseball team arrived from Monmouth after two days away. Rose Ward left for Chicago after visiting W H Fayle on East Eighth Street. David Carr, the flagman, is recovering after a fall near Chestnut Street. County recorder H C Shoemaker left for Rock Island to visit relatives and attend to business. Harry Shoemaker party from Denver plans a Saturday arrival in Muscatine. J Scott Blackwell family returned from the north. M Blackwell of Omaha visiting at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ward
W. H. Fayle
East Eighth Street
Chicago
David Carr
Chestnut Street
H. C. Shoemaker
County Recorder
Rock Island
Harry Shoemaker
Denver
Colo
Muscatine
J. Scott Blackwell
Arrest of J. S. at Davenport in Steamboat Collision Case
U S Marshal arrested the J S at Davenport after Captain Blair of the White Collar line filed a suit for damages claiming deliberate collision with the Columbia. Captain Streckfus posted $300 bond and the boat was released. The suit seeks $40.85 plus attorney fees, to be tried in U S court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Davenport
U. S
Matteson
J. S. Streckfus
W. A. Blair
Streckfus
Columbia
Muscatine
Howard Kane Funeral Held at Parents Home
The funeral services for Howard Kane were conducted at his parents' home on East Sixth Street at 10:50 this morning by Rev. Joe R. Hanley. Floral tributes showed the esteem in which the young man was held. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kane
H. D. Kane
East Sixth Street
Joe R. Hanley
Greenwood Cemetery
Welk v Millett Case Set for September Court Term
Case of A Welk versus Milton R Millett returns to session after contentious police court battles, with appeal filed yesterday and the matter scheduled for the September term in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Welk
A. Millett
Milton R. Millett
Child Hulswit & Co to Improve Local Service
The Citizens Railway and Light Co of Muscatine was sold to Child Hulswit & Co of Grand Rapids by the Western Gas and Development Co of Chicago. The new owners promise better service. details of the reorganization and future management will be announced soon. The price is reported near 590000. Local officers Harry W. Huttig and William Musser leave the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Railway and Light Company
Western Gas and Development Company
Chicago
Child Hulswit & Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. W. Hutiit Z
Child Hulswit
Hulswit
H. W. Huttig Trust and Investment Co
H. W. Huttig
R. S. Child
Frank Hulswit
Messrs
Harry W. Hattie
William Musser
Huttig
Judges Nominated for Muscatine County at Convention
Davenport Iowa August 16 special. Seventh judicial district convention nominated four judges for counties including Muscatine D W Jackson and Jackson A J House for Maquoketa. J R Hanley elected secretary and Hoffman Warner named to judicial central committee. The convention organized permanent and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Seventh Judicial District
Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
Scott
James Bollinger
Jackson
A. J. House
Maquoketa
Clinton
A. P. Barker
J. R. Hanley
W. H. Wilson
Scott County
P. B. Wolfey
C. B. George
E. L. Miller
Jackson County
C. W. Farr
F. C. Kelsey
M. S. Donegan
Charles Grill
E. M. Sharon
P. B. Wolfe
C. M. Waterman
Monkey Bite Incident at New Parkes Amusement Tent
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore was bitten by a monkey while playing near Graham's drug store on Second Street. The animal clung to the boy, who was freed with difficulty after entering the tent. He received care at Graham's drug store and was later seen by Dr. Dean. No one was charged with responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Moore
Second Street
Graham
New Parkers Amusement Company
Dean
Henry Cornell to Speak Here Friday
Prof. Henry Watson Cornell of Chicago will address Muscatine business men at the Commercial club rooms Friday at 3 PM. The talk, under the Commercial club and Retail Merchants' association, covers Business Methods of the Twentieth Century and mail order challenges to local merchants. He arrives from Davenport early tomorrow. the lecture tomorrow afternoon is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watson Cornell
Chicago
Muscatine
Commercial Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Cornell
Prof. Cornell
Davenport
Muscatine Chautauqua Stockholders Meeting Friday
The Muscatine chautauqua announces its annual stockholders meeting set for Friday August 24 1906 at 745 p m in the P M Musser Library assembly room. Officers will render an itemized report and plans for the next assembly will be discussed. A nine member board will be elected. Z W Hutchinson secretary W F Chevalier president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Muscatine Chautauqua
Muscatine
The
P. M. Musser
Z. W. Hutchinson
W. F. Chevalier
Vincent Maurath Buried At St Marys Church Morning
Funeral services for Vincent Maurath were held at St Marys Church at 9 o clock this morning with Rev J J Grieser presiding. A large crowd of family friends and members of the Mechanics Aid Society and the Benevolent Order of St Joseph attended. Pauchets band led the hearse from the house to the church and to St Marys Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Frank Casper John Nester Tony Fackeldy Mr Lorber Joe Missel and Mr Barrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Vincent Maurath
St. Mary's Church
J. J. Grieser Officiallriz
Mechanics Aid Society
Benevolent Order of St
St. Mary's Cemetery
Frank Casper
John Nester
Tony Fackeldy
Mr. Lorber
Joe Missel
Barrows
Dawes Receiver Appointed for Milwaukee Co operative Store
Federal Judge Rethea designates Charles G Davwes president of Central Trust Co as receiver of the Milwaukee Co operative store. The majority stock is held by President Stensland of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, with Davwes taking control in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stensland Co-operative
Chicago
Rethea
Charles .G Davwes
The
Central Trust Co
Milwaukee Cooperative Store
Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Son of John Van Gent Severely Cut at Local Sash Plant
The young son of John Van Gent slipped on glass at the Roach and Mus ser Sash and Door factory this afternoon and cut a severe gash in his right leg just below the knee. Dr Norton treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Gent
Roach & Musser Sash and Door
W. S. Norton
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at German Baptist Church
Society note reports members of the Ladies Missionary Society of the German Baptist church gathered yesterday afternoon for an interesting session at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the German Baptist Church
Outing at Wyoming Club House Cast Visits Wyoming Hill
The Shenandoah company from Company C performed in April then rode to the Wyoming Hill club cottage by wagonette. They left at 2 o clock with supper and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon before returning home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Wyoming Hill
Evening Result From This Month Meeting
The report notes the evening outcome of this month’s meeting session, detailing the conclusions reached and any actions planned by attendees and organizers.
Weed Park Club Enjoys Pleasant Meeting and Cistern Progress
The Weed Park club met at the club house and had a pleasant afternoon. Members suspended sewing during hot weather, planning to resume in October. The cistern, funded in part by a $250 donation from Mrs. Mary A. Weed, is finished and nearly ready. platform work remains. Lunch was served before members return to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Young couple wed at German Methodist church parsonage
Miss Mabel Heinig and Charles Lemkau united in marriage yesterday at 3 30 in the afternoon in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev A H F Hertzler at the parsonage. The bride is W K Heinig's daughter and well known in the city. They will reside at the new home on the corner of Green and Third streets and will be at home to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Heinig
Charles Lemkau
A. H. F. Hertzler
German Methodist Episcopal Church
W. K. Heinig
Mr. Lemkau
Mrs. Lemkau
Corner Green
Third Streets
Bar Convention Delegates Depart for Davenport
County Attorney J. R. Hanley J. F. Devitt Judge Carskaddan and E. M. Warner left noon for Davenport to attend the seventh judicial district convention. The district judges A. J. House James W. Bollinger D. W. Jackson and A. P. Barker are expected to be renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
J. R. Hanley
J. F. Devitt
Carskaddan
E. M. Warner
Bar Association
Seventh Judicial District
A. J. House
Maquoketa
James W. Bollinger
Valentine Geltz Sentenced for Drunkenness Spree
Valentine Geltz faced Justice Howe after a day out on a spree that troubled several localities. Officer Binz nabbed him. he pled guilty and received 30 days in jail with sentence suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Geltz
Binz
Justice Howe
Rice declares candidacy for sheriff at county convention
W. R. Rice announces his bid for sheriff, subject to approval by the Republican county convention. The statement frames the campaign as contingent on party endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Convention
Old resident Mrs Lodge dies at 83 in Iowa City
Isabelle Lodge aged 83 died in Iowa City after a four month illness. She had lived in the city for 87 years. No children survive.
Mrs Pepers Funeral Services at Illinois City Home
Funeral services for Mrs Pepers will be held tomorrow at 11 oclock at her late home near Illinois City. Interment will follow in the Illinois City cemetery.
Ladies Aid of M E Church Heads to Geneva Island
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church traveled by steam launch Mignon to the Asthalter cottage on Geneva Island for a day trip. Lunch baskets suggested a plentiful meal and the group enjoyed a pleasant outing in delightful weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Asthalter Cottage
Geneva Island
Armory Exterior Receives Fresh Coat of Paint
The outer woodwork of Company C armory is being painted for the first time in many years. This initial improvement signals future upgrades as the Incal company reports a flourishing condition and plans to keep the headquarters in first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C Armory
Company C Armory
Forward Society Holds Pleasant German Congregational Meeting
The Forward society of the German Congregational church met at Christian Kindler’s home on Kindler avenue for the monthly gathering. The lawn was lit by Japanese lanterns as members enjoyed games and music, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Christian Kindler
Kindler Avenue
Mississippi River Stage Report for August 18 1906
River forecast for 48 hours ends 7 a m Saturday notes a continuing fall in the Mississippi River from below Dubuque to Muscatine with stages in Davenport Muscatine and Des Moines River reaches listed as 3.1 4.8 3.1 and 5.3 feet respectively with slight declines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Davenport
Muscatine
Des Moines
Rpds
Mississippi
Dubuque
Thanks to neighbors and MetLife for grief support
We express gratitude for kindness after our sabereavement and for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co prompt payment of our daughter and sister's death claim. Mary E. Spillman and Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Mary E. Spillman
Boston Yacht Auk Wins Roosevelt Cup Opener
Marble Head Massachusetts August 16 Auk of Boston won the first race today in the series to determine the defenders of the Roosevelt cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marble Head
Mass
Auk
Danger To Peace In Balkans Grows In 1910s Tone
Sofia reports rising anti Greek sentiment in Roumania and Bulgaria expanding to a broader danger to regional peace, signaling growing tensions in the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Roumania
Bulgaria
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Sale
Leysen’s Millinery
Arthur Hoffman
Western
Kansas
Dr. McNutt
Monmouth
Dr. Rupp
Ventist
Oppo, Journal
King George
United States Marshal
Blair
Case
Citizen’s Railway and Light Company
Western Gas and
Ment Company
New Syndi
Cate
Journal
Iowa
Muscatine County
Per
Manent Organization — Attorneys
Central Committee
Toben, Malone
Little Frank Moore
Animal
Henry Cornell
Stockholders’ Meeting
Wyoming
W. R. Rice
Mrs. Peppers
M. E. Church
Geneva
Armory
East Hill
Sam Dale
Ostrander
John Wolfrum
Third
E. C. Peto
Anson Clothing Co
E. 2d St
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
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