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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
4
Local notices promote a 15 cent sheet music sale at Hirt Fessler’s, a Studebaker wagon deal, farm and city property loans, and a steamboat excursion sponsored by M E church. Birth announced for Fred and spouse’s son in Sweetsland township. Various social visits and shopping notices fill this town page.
William Holland, accused of breaking and entering a Rock Island box car in the yards yesterday morning and stealing six cookies and a ring of bologna, stands before Judge H. S. Howe for a preliminary hearing this afternoon. J. G. Kammerer represents the accused and Rock Island Company prosecutes.
The steamer Columbia carried about 700 visitors to the city this afternoon from Burlington. Organized by the First Baptist church of Burlington, the excursion group enjoyed the Parker Amusement company attractions and celebrated a pleasant outing in the city.
E H Giles of the Pittsburg Golf Club defeated national champion H C Egan in the Exmoor championship cup second round at Highland Park Illinois. Giles won 3 up and 1 to play marking Egan’s first defeat of the season.
Only two days left for the August sale at the Cash House Wilson Shoe Store. The sale runs through Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
To Lana Agents this notice states Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to certain northern Minnesota and Dakota points with a return limit of October. Low round trip tickets also on sale daily to St Paul and Minneapolis after June 1. For particulars contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
A brief rental to ownership offer from G. M. Tus at 213 Iowa Avenue. If you can make a few hundred dollars as a first payment, a home can be sold on satisfactory terms.
A compact social note notes people seek items they lack and admire possessions of neighbors and friends. The writer reflects on desire, sharing, and community limits while contrasting want with need.
A wave of slot machine activity has been blamed for widespread small losses as local players report frequent drawdowns. City outlets show rising gambling claims, with residents noting surprise expenses from repeated plays.
Iowa regimental rifle competition concludes with Muscatine shooters Sergeants Stuart and Hanley among contenders. Fifty-third Iowa’s 2,012 score leads field, amid rain delays and ongoing final tallies. Captain Bowen wins Hull trophy with 89.
Harold McDermott of West Fourth Street will entertain a party of friends at the Geneva Golf and Country Club house next Tuesday evening.
G B Birch will entertain a number of friends at the Geneva Golf and Country Club house this evening at supper.
The Fruitland court will host the court of honor at its hall next Monday evening. The program includes initiation of candidates and a watermelon social afterward.
The well known stock of Mrs Salisbury is being cleared with a sale after noting the difficulty of remodeling the store room given the current hats. Ladies hats are offered at reduced prices as the sale proceeds.
Lot No 1 offers 61 ladies dress hats in chiffon silk braid trimmed with wings ribbons and flowers chiffon and ribbon styles priced from 3 50 to 5 50 at a unheard of Saturday only sale for two lots in the store.
Lot No. 2 offers 68 ready to wear handmade hats trimmed with wings and pom poms. These hats previously sold from 2.50 to 3.50 dollars. The price now is 1.00 dollar each.
Each sale opens Saturday morning at 8 o'clock with the store closed until Saturday August 26 for remodeling.
The couple and John Maisenbach brother of the groom are mentioned among their many city friends who wish them happiness. For now the couple will reside with the groom’s relatives.
Among passengers who went to Geneva and nearby islands today were Mrs. R L McNutt and daughter Gertrude and Richard Dolsen, Mrs. R L Oliver and daughters Beatrix and Marguerite, along with many others planning a quiet river day excursion.
Yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock James E Rogers married Miss Bessie M Phillips at the Baptist parsonage. Rev A J Kempton officiated with a few relatives as witnesses the couple will reside about two miles up the river.
Muscatine Aerie No. 815 of the Order of Eagles will host a reception for visiting Eagles from the New Parker Amusement Co. after carnival attractions conclude. About twenty five Eagles connected with the company will be treated hospitably by Muscatine members.
A party of about thirty ladies and several gentlemen enjoyed an afternoon and evening at the City Railway park. The gathering, planned by Mrs. M. T. Hayde and Mrs. A. F. Meyer, honored guests Mr. and Mrs. H. Brinkman and son Joseph, Misses Gusta and Anna Frey, Mrs. Albert Steen of Chicago, and Mrs. Otto Rost of St. Louis. They arrived around 3 and stayed until supper at 6 prepared by the hostesses.
Ladies accompanying the Woodmen from various cities to Muscatine will be entertained by the Royal Neighbors of Woodbine Camp at the Yeoman hall for guest convenience.
A group of young ladies and gentlemen will spend tomorrow evening at the Giesler cottage up the river. Miss Ethel Mason, visiting Miss Anna Wilson, will be the guest of honor.
The steamer W. W. has been chartered by the First Methodist church for an excursion to Davenport and Rock Island on Wednesday August 23. The Methodist church with the Tpworth League and the Ladies' Sail will oversee the event.
Henry W. Maisenbach and Miss Vada Hurlburt were wed last night at 8 o clock in the First Baptist church parsonage. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Ida Hurlburt, the bride’s sister.
A lawn party was held at the home of Misses Gertrude and Bessie Reesink at 1150 Lucas Street last evening with Misses Julia and Beth Le Quatre of Chicago as special guests. Music games and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees including Ellen Hanley Elizabeth Bridgman Cleo Richards Daisy Pantel Zelma Hennig Gertrude Shaw Mary Battey Gertrude Reecink Bessie Reesink Julia Le Quatte Ren Le Quatte and others with Glen Davis Harold Wil Roy Fitzsimmons Howard Pantel Eugene Williamson John Rick Wallace Day George Meerdink Roy Gates and Ray Reestink among the men.
Mrs Z Manhardt thanks the many kind friends who aided her during the illness and death of her beloved husband in Grandview Iowa.
Diamond Jo Lines report a surge in river traffic with hundreds of passengers aboard the Sidney at Dubuque and large crowds as boats move northward. A new hull for the Teal is launched at Dubuque yards costing 3000 dollars, while the Eagle Point machinery will serve the Eagle Point to Potosi run.
A Muscatine contingent led by White Sox players travels west to play a Washington game this afternoon. The Riverside and River side teams shifted rosters as players like Murray Fesler Billings and others prepare for the matchup. Washington lineup includes Patterson Adams Barry Billings Roach Tetters Hoffman Vogt Smith Chayka with Muscatine players filling key spots.
A construction train unloader derailed between Titus and Rubio on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Traffic was blocked for about three hours with no injuries and only congestion as damage.
The body of a man believed to be Joseph Alexander Thompson of Pittsburg was found in Fairmount Park Philadelphia on August 17 indicating death by self inflicted action as reported by local authorities.
Glen Boruff hosted a party for friends last Saturday evening with a large crowd and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Nellie Murdock and Mrs. S. E. Williams returned from Columbus Junction where they attended a chautauqua. The Eliza baseball team beat Heinz pickle factory nine 6 to 2. Elsie Swisher visited Wapello last week. Millard Hampton shipped a car load.
An advertisement extols Mi o na as a summer health aid for indigestion and stomach ills. It claims natural outdoor activity and fruit aid digestion, promises fast improvement in summer, and urges readers to ask J J Havercamp to present the Mi o na guarantee.
Cattle from Joy were mentioned as lost last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brocket visited John Brocket and family in Muscatine last Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Murdock visited Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Williams last Sunday.
W O Fritchman returned from a trip to Canada. Sunday school classes of A J Wood and Mrs Morrison held a pleasant picnic at Besleys Lake last Saturday. Mrs W O Fritchman is improving from an illness. Carl and Miss Sadie LeFevre spent Thursday at the chautauqua in Columbus Junction.
Earl Wagner and Jesse George left for harvest work in the north. Mrs. Lydia Blake is ill with her daughter Bessie Reece staying nearby. Henry Wagner bought a threshing machine. Illinois visitor Lulu Loy stays with sister W. B. Lowe. Local folks attended Pleasant Grove Bethel church dedication. Chloe Blake visited Letts relatives. The band concert in Columbus Junction drew many residents. Joseph Wagner’s house was struck by lightning causing damage. family unharmed. Harve Ritter and Ina Wagner visited Davenport after Davenport trip by boat from Muscatine. Tom Gipple and family from the area also noted.
Charley Dennison made a business trip to Washington last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Littrel visited Sam Littrel and family Sunday. Mrs. D. O. Loy returned to Wataga NL with her niece Miss Tracy Lowe. Miss Maudie George is among the sick. Floyd Johnston visited Arden Sunday. Sandy Grove nine and Letts clashed. score 3 to 2 in favor of Sandy Grove. The third nine of Sandy Grove and Letts fourth team played. score 1 to 0 for Letts.
The Iowa Central Railway offers weekly Tuesday round trip tickets to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid twenty one days with stopovers allowed. For rates contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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