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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
4
Osteopathy is defined as the science of natural resistance relief and recovery and the art of promoting directing and assisting these to maintain health relieve distress and recover from disease. It emphasizes the body's inherent protective mechanisms and internal causes of disease and uses physical manipulation to restore structural and physiological soundness.
A flurry of travel plans and social notes fills the page. Many residents including Mrs. Stock, Mrs. Stineman, Dr. Claussen, and others depart for Davenport Clinton Grandview Rock Island and more for brief visits and business. The Junior Guild hosts a Salvation event at 493 W Second. A Twister oxford sale at Wilson Shoe Store closes tonight as shoppers seek bargains.
Dick Lane will tell the thrilling story of his life and how he reformed, at a Sunday afternoon band concert in City Railway Park. The event invites neighbors to hear Lane share his experiences and inspire others through his journey.
Petit jury for the September term convening September 11 reports to court on September 17 with Judge House presiding. Names include Anton Schrimpf John Long Fred Gabel John Bergin H W Benninger John Franklin Samuel Hoover Henry Hubbard J F Franklin Lewis Noethlich Herman Schroeder Chris Wiese W R Lane G O Day Horton Smith E Reinemund Hans Arp Wm Dallas M O Stanwood G E Coale A B Parsons Geo Smith B W Valet W D Cattell Geo Nyenhuis A J Mares E M Duncan Henry Windman W W Mesher Josh Hoskins Henry Hoffmeyer H Dankert F L Smalley W L Lane Eda Hitchcock W F Ryan.
Dick Lane headlines a Sunday 3 p.m. concert at City Railway Park. He will tell stories from his checkered career between performances as part of the event.
Manager Grimes announced a four game sequence starting Tuesday with trips to Keithsburg or Gilchrist and a Bushnell Independents series Thursday and Friday. Talks with Maqucketa aim to add two home games over the weekend. Monday plans call for an Independents trip to Rock Island for a Three-Eeve lineup with an excursion. Duffy resigns and Wasson becomes captain.
A telephone message from the Iowa City chief of police states Ed. Mack, a light complexioned colored man about 5 feet 10 inches tall, heavy build 175 to 180 pounds with a heavy black moustache, is wanted for cutting his wife and has possibly left town. Local police are on the lookout.
Sayre and Hunter purchased all horses offered for sale at Fred Bowman's barn over the last two days. Prices ranged from 150 to 2090 dollars, with a focus on draft and dunk horses. About 40 head were bought, to be shipped to Chicago this evening, and the buyers plan another visit in about two weeks.
Local horse Lizzie Warden owned by Frank Sales excelled at Mt. Pleasant fair winning the 2:25 pace in 2,1914 and then the 2:22 pace on a muddy track the following day. The pacer has shown steady performance during the recent days of the fair.
A new double quartette organized in Grace Lutheran church will sing publicly for the first time at the services tomorrow. The group forms a musical organization that will perform at Grace Lutheran Church.
Bloomington Township Republicans meet at Kalorama school house Saturday evening August 25 at 8 o clock to select eight delegates to the county convention and transact other business as may legally come before it. J C Stuart Committeeman.
Former Governor Yates writes from Jacksonville that he does not intend to refrain from running and will actively participate in the current and 1908 campaigns. He says he has not and will not retire from politics and will make speeches as the state committee arranges.
Charley Neary of Milwaukee defeated Aurelia Herrera in the seventh round of a slated eight round fight. The bout was aggressive throughout with Herrera tiring late, letting Neary land decisive punches before a solid chin shot ended the match.
Rev. William A. Sunday spoke to about 15 000 attendees at the Fairfield chautauqua, delivering both morning and evening addresses. Local critics have diminished and organizers anticipate strong financial returns as another week of sessions unfolds.
Police were notified last night that Edward Stapleton’s Cedar street home was entered by thieves Thursday night. About 60 cents in money was stolen. The house was ransacked, and no clue was found.
Six yachts started the Marblehead race. Vim won the debut on August 18 with Sumatra taking second. Caramba also placed second in the same event, followed by Auk in the runner up lineup.
Articles of incorporation filed for Metropolitan Investment Company. Capital stock set at $10,000. Principal office to be in this city with possible additional offices in Iowa. Officers named: J. S. Patten president H. M. Patten secretary M. J. Patten vice president and treasurer. Directors same as officers.
Stars, holders of Muscatine's amateur crown, depart Sunday morning for West Liberty to face the town’s crackerjack ball team. Battery will be Borgstedt or Woods and Schwab in the Stars lineup.
Rev. H. F. Martin pastor of Grace Lutheran Church delivered the annual County Sunday School picnic address at Princeton Iowa to about 500 people. His talk titled Back in the Shadow was well received.
Edward Krause of Wilmington Delaware was elected grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Norfolk Virginia is named to host the next convention.
Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest with first and third Tuesday trips to southern and western points. Rate one fare plus $2.00. Liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneallis Minn.
Opera House Stars depart for Kalona Monday after a 9 o'clock Sunday game at the fair grounds. Clerks and Independents are evenly matched in the second season contest with a tight win by the Clerks two Sundays ago. Local lineup: Robers Roberts Rice Huffman McElroy Chil ard Peterson Bisissi Walken.
Miss Margaret Green, barely 16, used a revolver to stop a touring car that neared her runaway colt. She seized the reins and steadied the horse as the auto swerved to avoid them. The incident occurred near Columbus Indiana with the young rider safely guiding the path forward.
Grandview Iowa Aug 18 residents update travels and visits. Mrs Folander of Marshalltown stays with stepfather C H Green. Roy Kemp moves to Fruitland to work at A Hobson store. Hazel Guthrie sick. Various relatives and visitors travel to Muscatine Davenport New York Iowa City and St Anthony Idaho.
Green's team of Japanese players will visit Saturday to play local team. Residents and visitors arrive for visits across Morining Sun area including Ochiltree from Oklahoma City, Cannon from Wyman, Orchard family from Ft Scott, and many others. News covers arrivals, family visits, and a new music director appointment at Ft Dodge.
In Washington Iowa last evening about 15 couples danced to Caners orchestra at Phoenix hall. Out of town guests included Miss Margaret Niver and Beulah Bennison of Muscatine and Misses Jean and Charlotta Lindstrom of Allegheny Pa. Miss Vera Rogers invites attendees to an at home on Monday evening August 20 at 215 South avenue C.
Families of Ed Will J T Downer C T McCabe and Adam Wigim formed a fishing party yesterday at Kleist bridge on the Muscatine slough. The day included fishing, amusements, a fine lunch, and a very pleasant time for all despite varying catches.
Miss Blanche Munn entertained friends yesterday afternoon at her East Eighth Street home in honor of Miss Emma Grimm of Chicago. Solo numbers included performances by Miss Sylvia Robertson Miss Jessie Stirlen both of this city and Miss Josephine Eske of Chicago.
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational Church plans a day trip next Tuesday. Members will board the steam launch Mignon at 9 a.m. from Geneva Island, take lunch, and spend the day on the island at Wittich cottage.
Miriam Aid society members held a picnic at Citizens' railway park yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Georgia Warren. Ladies traveled to the park around 3 o'clock, enjoyed lunch at supper time, and returned to the city in the early evening.
The Junior Guild of the First Presbyterian church schedules a Tuesday evening social on the lawn at the J. L. Giesler Room on West Second street to accommodate large crowds.
The Rathbone Sisters travel to Geneva island next Tuesday August 21 for a full day at Deutsch land the Eversmeyer cottage. A 9 o'clock launch will take the party up the river and they will spend the day at the resort.
Dorcas sewing society members will travel from the city to Geneva on August 22 for a day of sociability. They depart at 9 o'clock, bring lunch, and enjoy an all day session at the Butz cottage.
Spalding club members will be entertained by Mrs A F Cruz on East Ninth Street next Tuesday evening.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club members will be entertained at Mrs Rowans home 511 East Eleventh Street next Tuesday afternoon. Miss Maud Thulman will host J D Carde club at 323 North Main Street next Wednesday afternoon August 22.
A park program features a band concert at 3 p.m. Sunday with Dick Lane, once a notorious crook but now reformed, giving a talk after the performance.
Des Moines advertisement notes the State Fair marks the second Fall opening for Millinery House the House of Quality now moved to the capital. The letter invites visitors to the Aug 23 to Sept 1 event promising new patterns in stock a rest area and generous hospitality with the latch-string on the outside for merchants and customers.
The White Collar LineSchedules list steamers for Rock Island Davenport Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka Burlington and Burlington routes. Helen Blair Columbia schedule shows morning runs Sundays Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and same for other days with moonlight excursion Saturdays Muscatine from 6 p m to 11 p m through May 20 and after Oct 15 Helen Blair times unclear from OCR.
Roth phones advertise a Sunday round trip to Davenport for 50 cents offered by the Ww. G. Block Co with contact details for reservations.
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