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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
4
Local items list residents visiting, traveling, or returning from trips to Davenport Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Notables include Rev Grieser of St Marys Bayfield and several residents boarding trains Firefly Golden State Limited and West Liberty visits.
Morrison high school baseball team displayed strong defense and timely hitting in a decisive win. The players coordinated well on the field and limited errors to secure the victory.
Dubuque reports say the Morrison team, a top midwest amateur squad, will meet the Muscatine White Sox in a highly anticipated game with both lineups listed. River traffic stalled as W. W. and J. S. boats ran aground on a sand bar near New Boston, delaying arrivals including the Quincy and St. Paul downstream.
The Fraternal Bankers Reserve state picnic held in Bever Park Cedar Rapids drew 1000 attendees and chose Muscatine as next year’s host city. J M Appel was elected president and J B Vanatta secretary. A special train carried 125 travelers. Muscatine won the tug of war over Iowa City and officers were elected for the organization. The next picnic will occur between July 10 and August 10 with the date announced by June 1.
Dubuque Iowa officials announce city charter violation found in awarding the public printing contract to Palmer Berg & Co. Mayor Berg a council member linked to the firm. Alderman Needham initiates action. city work by the mayor's firm may be discontinued.
Catfish croppies sunfish pickerel buffalo smoked sturgeon and spring chickens advertised for delivery at Boston Market. Phone 297 Y. Fish delivered.
The one year four day old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tobias died shortly after noon after a illness of cholera infantum. Born August 24 the child was cherished at home on Rose Lawn avenue. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday morning at the house with Rev. G. Meiers of the German Lutheran church officiating.
SCUNGIN ATKONSOL lends timbered rolling land with good drainage and porous clay soil suited to corn cotton small grains cowpeas and alfalfa. 10 months stock range. Request Southern Arkansas booklet and Homeseekers rates dated Aug 15 Sept 5 19 Oct 3 17 from E. W. Labeaume G. P. and T. A. Cotton Belt Route St. Louis Mo.
Marshalltown Iowa Aug 24 For over seven weeks W F Burkes aged 32 a telegrapher of Mason City has been asleep not waking to recognize friends about him He receives nourishment and eats apparently without knowing food has been given him Doctors pronounce the case one of the most peculiar in medical history Burkes seems in health and showing a natural sleep but is slowly approaching death
The Geneva Golf and Country Club announces the usual weekly handicap event will be played tomorrow afternoon. Captains urge every player to participate as recent scores show improvement and the team seeks to maintain fast form.
Thomas McCulloch of Cloquet Minnesota telegrammed resigning as principal of the Jefferson school for the next year. He had led the school four years except one year at the Great Western Cereal plant. He came from Red Oak and later worked at the box factory in Cloquet. His successor will be named at the next board session.
Oliver Lott, a black laborer at G. Talley’s lumber mill in Tunnell Springs, killed John Helton and wounded Harry Helton after a debt dispute. A posse led by G. Talley wounded Lott, who died inside a barricaded house. Talley died hours later as gunfire continued.
Mrs. Fred Daut and Mrs. T. D. Eaton hosted a large afternoon reception at the Daut residence on Mulberry street from 3 to 6. About 150 ladies attended, hospitality centered on the veranda and lawn with refreshments served on the porch amid potted plants and easy chairs.
Banner Lodge No. 10 sponsored a Columbia steamer excursion last night to a crowd near three hundred. The boat departed from the landing with participants enjoying the outing under lodge auspices.
About 40 guests gathered at the F P Sawyer home on West Second Street for an informal musical event last evening. The program included Sawyer family members Mrs H F Giessler and F S Pentzer with vocal selections, readings by Miss Pearl Davis, and music by the citys only orchestral instrument which delighted guests.
Twenty five members of the Bankers Pioneer association surprised Mr and Mrs Geo Guiles on Wes Fourth street with a farewell party. Miss Lelia Gladstone gave a reading and music provided by attendees. Melon refreshments followed and guests presented the couple with two salad dishes before they depart for Eldon to reside.
A party of ladies visited Geneva Island for a day outing at the Wittich cottage. The group included Mrs. W. Hine, Mrs. Chas. Hahn, Mrs. F. T. Nesper and Mrs. C. H. Sterneman.
The Baptists young people's union held a picnic at Weed Park last night. About 40 people attended and a supper was served by the young ladies of the party.
A group led by Adam Von Dresky rode the Eva launch to Bachelor's Park yesterday. Friends visiting from Pennsylvania joined the party for the outing.
Members of the Pearl City Sewing society will gather tomorrow afternoon at 414 Hanover Street South Muscatine for a meeting hosted by Mrs. John Teichmiller.
The Woman's Mission circle of the First Congregational church will meet Friday August 25 at 3 p m with Mrs J A Robbins at 1906 Mulberry Street.
Policeman Frank H Spannine dies at his home in St Louis following illness linked to rain exposure during the Roosevelt Cleveland dedication watch at the world’s fair. He stood all night without shelter and developed bronchitis after a severe cold.
Des Moines August 24 Ben F Elbert a prominent capitalist died yesterday when his team ran away near a Des Moines bridge and the buggy toppled into a small river Elbert carried life insurance exceeding 300000 dollars noting his prominent status and the accident details
Mary L. Metzer files for divorce from Alvin Metzer in a new case filed today. Wildasin and Bannick sue Charlies G Fryberger for $200 in commission claimed for selling a farm on behalf of the defendant.
Mary L Metzer seeks divorce from Alvin Metzer and sole custody of daughter Pearl plus restoration of single status after alleged repeated abuse and violence in July 1905. Wildasin and Bannick sue Charles G Fryberger for 290 dollars commissions from farm sale. E M Warner represents plaintiffs.
A continuation from page one discusses views of the president and related political commentary. The column reflects opinions on policy and leadership, noting public sentiment and potential implications for national affairs. The piece analyzes ongoing debates and the administration’s handling of issues affecting the public.
The passage argues that Russia should be considered an unconquered nation defending its honor while urging Japan to withdraw its demand for payment of war costs. It cautions that true peace hinges on Japan unreservedly abandoning any claim to reimburse campaign expenses, despite optimistic reports from well meaning journalists.
In Omaha on August 24 the single fourth round shows Snow of Chicago defeating Blatherwick of Rock Valley Iowa. W P Hayes defeats Matte son. Gilman defeats Sanderson. Peterson defeats Holbrook. Doubles first round Hassler and Griffith beat Kohn and Hughes.
The Iowa Central offers excursion tickets to Des Moines Iowa for the State Fair from August 24 to September 1 1905 at one fare round trip limited for return to September 2 1995. For rates schedules and times consult agents.
Hon Thus Updegraff of McGregor severely burned after mistaking liquid lye for a beverage. Mouth and throat were burned and his voice was affected.
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