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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
4
A listing of residents and visitors includes John A. Robbins, J. J. Kennedy of Davenport, and many Muscatine residents visiting Davenport, Davenport trips, and calls at Home Tea Co. promotions. Spices, meats, and a Crown dining option appear amid travel and social notes.
B. B. Stuff of Washington was discharged to his home after suffering a stroke of paralysis while attempting to board a train. He was taken to the police station and later released. officers considered jail and medical care but sent him home as a suspended intoxication sentence lingered.
J F Waymack proprietor of Kemble House Barbershop on East Second Street denies charges that W H Cooper contracted barbers itch in his shop and offers rewards for proof of any infection there. He asserts the shop is clean and sanitary and vows to prove the accusations false at trial, calling for customer support.
Harry Gilmore Jr predicts a decisive ten round win for Packey McFarland over Yanger. He writes that McFarland is in peak condition and will weigh in strong, buoying Davenport supporters ahead of the August 16 matchup.
A S Lawrence reelected president of the County Auditors Association of Iowa after a Clinton visit. The meeting discussed important matters and called the session highly successful. Next gathering set for August 13–15 in Waterloo with officers including Vice President E F Marker and Secretary E D Hoxsey.
Mt Clemens, The Mineral Bath City, is reached without change of cars only by the Grand Trunk Railway System. Time tables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P & T. A., 135 Adams St., Chicago.
G W Van Camp county treasurer of Adair county tours Muscatine area after attending the county treasurer convention in Clinton He is a former resident of Sweetland.
Boston August 16 J Warren Hastings a 44 year federal sub treasury official in Boston was arrested on the charge of embezzling 3000 dollars from the government last June.
Regular customers certify they never contracted the barber's itch at John Waymack's shop and have found the establishment strictly clean and sanitary. Signed by J. W. Sherry and J. Young.
The Columbus chautauqua closed after six sessions begun in 1902. The event drew good attendance despite rain and an early disassembly. Lectures by Frank Hays and Martin E. Bown highlighted the final day with talks on the Alabama Cases and The Great West.
The statement credits Dr Price with flavors that are true to nature and made from the finest fruits. It emphasizes delicate taste and the greatest strength attainable in the product.
Continuation from page 1 notes more minor matters on the docket. The brief item cites routine orders and procedural details expected to proceed without dispute.
Rev W P Stoddard pastor of First Methodist in Muscatine was elected secretary of the Iowa State Epworth League and Training School at Colfax. The assembly saw large attendance and over a thousand campers on the grounds. Directors named Stoddard secretary and outlined next year’s plans including banning newspapers on Sundays.
Washington August 16 government to file suit against the International Harvester Co known as the harvester trust for alleged Sherman anti trust law violations. Papers are being drawn up by the department of justice and proceedings likely to begin in Chicago soon.
E B McColloch the night ticket agent at the depot leaves today for Eldon to accept the same position there. Mr Gentry of Ft Madison will take his place in the local office. In the city McColloch made many friends who will be sorry to see him go.
The Schmidt music house reports a strong start to a big piano sale with fifteen fine pianos sold and delivered in the first four days. Prospects for additional sales look bright as the event exceeds expectations and satisfies this company.
Grace Purcell died at the family residence on Burlington road yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be from the home Sunday at 1 PM with Rev. P. M. Conant of Musserville M E Church officiating. Interment at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers: Tom Beatty Elmer Satterthwaite Charles Goddard Edward Goddard Arthur Freers Philip Freyermuth.
Matthew Dunlap Watson died at Hershey hospital after a prolonged illness. Born in Montreal on March 14 1854 he lived in Chicago before moving to this city. He married Emma Dumont on October 19 1875 and worked in the produce business with son Thomas E. Watson. He is survived by his wife a daughter and a son along with two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the family home with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
The Muscatine delegation to the YWCA convention at Lake Geneva departs this morning. Travelers include Miss Anna Blicker Anna Hendricks Nel Dow ner Minnie Headley Grace Patterson Ivy Ryan Edith Raff and Anna Kern.
Mt Pleasant Iowa August 16 th The third day of the Henry county fair drew large crowds despite a threatening forenoon. Afternoon turnout filled the grounds and gate receipts nearly matched the best Thursday on record. The three fourths mile dash won by Billy Moore with Ethel Pepper finishing second.
The timetable lists southbound and northbound passenger trains serving Muscatine and environs. It covers daily runs No. 4 and 6 with weekday and Sunday exceptions, including stops at Round House Habo's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections to Om.
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