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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
Local items list various travelers, visits, and short forays around Muscatine and nearby towns. The Bankers Reserve holds a state picnic on Aug 23 with a moonlight excursion planned in the evening.
Illinois Socialists at Brand's hall nominated J Medill Patterson for delegate from the state and W E McDermott and May Wood-Simons for treasurer and schools chief. The convention denounced Hearst and his Independence League while praising Arthur Brisbane. Patterson attended coatless and spoke briefly as workers planned a fund. Local items note residents traveling, visiting, and a Clifton school picnic set for Friday.
The S. L. Waide building at 104 West Second Street, formerly the Fair Store, has been rented to an eastern firm. J. H. Munroe, the agent, declined to disclose the nature of the business. Fixtures will stay in place, repainted today, with occupancy to follow once repairs finish. The building owner is S. L. Waide of Chicago and the premises have been vacant since the Fair Store left several months ago.
Osteopathy varies with the ailment. Patients lie on a specialized table or sit on a stool. Clothing is adjusted with no exposed skin, as treatment passes through thin fabrics. Dislocations are corrected promptly. tense muscles and fascia are gradually relaxed by deep manipulation, aiming to restore normal function and relieve distress. Dr. Ce Crow, Osteopath, Muscatine.
The Columbus Junction market shipped twelve carloads of livestock to Chicago led by Johnston Bros with six loads and others including H M Letts three and W A Duncan two. The article notes accompanying persons and town activities including gatherings at Dawson home and various travels to Des Moines, Chariton, Sigourney, Letts, Muscatine, and Colorado.
Joe Siegel of the Muscatine Bar gain Store has rented the former George B. Fisch hardware building. He plans a clothing and furnishings shop with a larger stock and will also sell boots and shoes and a general merchandise line.
The remains of Mrs. C. H. Steninger were taken to Wellman Iowa today for funeral services at 1:30 p m from the home of B R Steninger conducted by Rev W L Clapp Those accompanying the remains were C H Steninger and daughters Gayette and Cecil Mrs A C Jackson and Mrs M Henning
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes a thirty two page booklet with twenty one illustrations of Excelsior Springs its medicinal waters hotels and train service. It can be obtained by mail for four cents postage plus address to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Minerva T. Riddle Ames filed a district court petition seeking appointment of a guardian for her daughter Gertrude Riddle who is not of sound mind. The filing indicates a guardianship matter proceeding in the district court.
A. L. Lindner, chairman of the executive committee and general manager of the Citizens' Railway and Light Co., will travel to Des Moines for the Iowa Gas Association annual gathering. George Warnking, local gas plant superintendent, will join and present a paper on The Gas House Its Baining and Its Efficiency Friday afternoon.
Advertises one way fare plus 2.00 for a round trip on the Grand Trunk Railway to many summer resorts in Canada Toronto and east and New England. Details on sale dates limits and stopovers available by writing W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
Citizens' Railway and Light passes to new owners under General Manager A. L. Lindner. Plans call for a downtown loop on Front Street to separate lines, remove car delays, and cost over 10000 dollars with work possibly starting this fall before winter.
Miss Nellie Cooney visits in area then travels to Iowa for more visits. Mrs. Bert Cecil begins a month in town from St Paul. A horse owned by George Beane was shot after injuries from a barn accident. Mr. Lischer to Mediapolis Chautauqua camp with brother Mark Leeds. Dr. Seydell returns from Iowa City. Will Avery and wife welcome a son last Saturday. Latta of Grandview visits. J E Garrett and Hurley Gauss seen in Grandview. Child Kelly near Cairo narrowly escapes when struck by a buggy wheel. no bones broken. Mrs. Summerville moves to north town. Schmeiser horse runs away but only shafts broken. Vene Dunham visits from Oakville. Ethyl McCullough hired to teach Cairo primary. more staff unnamed.
The Young Men's Christian Association will restart Sunday afternoon meetings on September 2 led by Rev. Joseph Hanley in his final city address before he moves to attend a Methodist conference. The popular shows a strong speaker lineup and planned musical programs aim to boost attendance and success for the coming year.
East Second Street in East Hill is slated for paving in September per city engineer J J Ryan plans. Work will begin after Cedar Street blocks are finished and continues from Muscatine Western tracks to Muscatine Lumber Co office. The move aims to avoid a rainy season halt on a heavily traveled route.
The No 11 excursion to Texas and New Mexico ran in two sections to handle a large crowd. The Wellman party led by A. L. Palmer departed for Carlsbad New Mexico. Members listed include Weller Robinson W. E. Maplethorpe W. S. Philips Chas Webster John Crawford and wife and S C Gardner.
The Nebraska Republican state convention, one of the largest in state history, convened in Lincoln at 2 p.m. The audience packed the big auditorium as W. E. Andrews of Hastings, the former first auditor of the treasury in Washington, spoke as temporary chairman before the convention moved to business.
Information filed with Judge Howe by Chief Flannery accuses George Thauren and Willie McClosky of fighting on a public street last night, prompting warrants.
Iowa Central offers round trip fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco from September 3 to 14 with no later than October 31. Variable routes and liberal stopover privileges. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P & T A Minneapolis Mina.
Society notes the J. D. Card club will not meet today but will gather at 323 North Main with Miss Maud Tholman on Wednesday afternoon August 29 for a social afternoon.
The Mite Sewing Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Priester. A full attendance is desired as important business will be discussed.
The Junior Guild of the Presbyterian church has organized a social event this evening at the J L Giesler residence on West Second street and expects a large turnout.
The regular meeting of the Argus lodge Iowa Legion of Honor is set for this evening at 8 o'clock in the lodge quarters. A special program has been arranged by members and a pleasant evening is anticipated.
Despite warm weather last evening a large number of Geneva Golf and Country Club members attended the bi monthly club dance held at the home house. Music by the Thomas Orchestra provided entertainment and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
Miss Flora Bigalow leads a Methodist Sunday school group on an all day outing starting this morning. The children travel to Batchelor's Landing and will stay until late afternoon enjoying the open air and recreational time.
The Spalding club met last night at Mrs. A F Critz on East Ninth Street for a social session. The regular program was suspended for amusements. Miss Eda Critz performed a piano musical program. Refreshments were served.
Members of the club indulged in a general good time. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening at 307 East Eighth Street hosted by Miss Anna Dwyer with Mrs. G F Mc Mahon as the hostess.
Rev J R Hanley united Eva Mull and Robert B Brimm in marriage at the M E church parsonage. The couple will live with Brimm’s mother on Mulberry street for now. both are well known and respected in the city.
Miss Anna Hendrix entertains her Sunday school class at her home four miles northwest of the city. The lawn party hosts about 20 children who were driven from the city shortly after 1 pm to the country home for the event.
A small party hosted by Miss Beulah Bennison on East Third Street yesterday afternoon honored Miss Lada Graham of Burlington. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with refreshments and card games. Miss Anna Kern won first prize, with Miss Maud Van Atta taking second.
The Dorcas society left this morning on the launch Mignon for Geneva Island. They spend the day at the Butz cottage as guests of Mrs. Henry Butz who invited them at the last meeting. Lunch was taken along and the ladies enjoy a pleasant outing. they plan to return this evening by launch.
A roughly twenty guest card party at on South avenue C honored Miss Margaret Niver visiting from Muscatine. Progressive high five was the highlight of the evening with lively competition and light refreshments as the guests enjoyed the event.
Albert Pfau of Rockford Illinois and Zelma Hennig of this city prepare for marriage after a shower hosted at Miss Viola Robinsons home by Miss Viola Robinson and Miss Katie McLaughlin. A large group of mutual friends attended with many gifts and congratulations. Refreshments were served and the evening featured games and good wishes for the couple.
Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest. First and third Tuesdays monthly serve destinations in the south southeast west and southwest. Rate is one fare plus 2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact A. B. Cutts G P TA Minneapolis Minn.
The White Collar Line announces steamer service from Muscatine to Rock Island Davenport and other towns. The Helen Blair runs Sundays at 7:30 am and on Mon Wed Fri. the Columbia operates Tue Thu Sat with 6:30 am and 11:30 pm slots. Moonlight excursions from Muscatine on Saturdays 6 to 11 pm until May 20 and after Oct 15 the Helen Blair and Columbia times vary. For details ask the agent.
The W. G. Block Co advertises a round trip to Davenport on Sundays for 50 cents, with a telephone contact at 49.
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