Local News Highlights and Arrivals in Town
Dr McNutt and Dr Rupp noted dentists visiting local residents. Geo Daut bought 300 acres near Letts from James Healey. D T Manhart travels to Washington IA for a few days with relatives. Miss A Small arrives from Moline to visit. Fire insurance agent BE Girton spends day handling business. Union service planned Sunday evening at Presbyterian church. Major Johns Circle meeting denial. S R Flannagan returns from Eldon after business. Mrs Emma Taylor of Rock Island visits then heads to Wapello. J G Barger advertises fresh fruit. Guthrie OK couple G W Ball visit Wilton then Eldon. Mrs S Bolles leaves for Columbus Junction. Rent spare rooms via a small Journal ad. Wires to install electric lights at C R I & P freight house. first night lighting next Tuesday.
Socialists to Meet for City and County Convention
Local socialist group holds a regular meeting this evening to transact business and likely set the date for the city and county convention. The agenda includes arranging dates and planning future activities.
TO COLORADO FOR THE SUMMER
Colorful summer invitation to visit Colorado with Rocky Mountain scenery and favorable rates. Mentions through train service by the St. Paul Union Pacific line and urges contacting the nearest agent or F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent in Chicago for rates and routes. A six cent postage book sent to any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
St. Paul
Union Pacific Line
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Colorado-California
German Editors Meet in Davenport for Central West Session
About 40 German editors from Iowa Illinois Nebraska and Minnesota gather in Davenport for a two day program with a morning welcome by Col Eiboek and a Saturday banquet program at Rock Island club featuring speeches music and a farewell song Die Wacht am Rhein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Turner Hall
Joseph Hiboeck
Des Moines
Ilinois
Rock Island Club
Tri-City
Rock Island
L. P. Wolf
Peoria
German Press Club of
T. R. Reese
Val J. Peter
Hans Demuth
Prairie
Sioux Falls
S. Ty
Miss Lawrence
Lizzie Warden Wins Fourth Straight Pace Victory
Lizzie Warden a fast little pacer owned by Frank Sales of this city won a $500 purse at the Marton Ia fair. In the 2 30 pace she captured three straight heats time 2 15 2 16 2 19 5. C P Johnson of Wapello drove the pacer as Mr and Mrs Sales return home tonight after watching Marion races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Warden
Frank Sales
Marton
Lizzie
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Marion
C. P. Johnson
Wapello
Socialist Leader to Speak Here September Fifth
Harry M. McKee of San Diego California national organizer for the socialist party will address the public on the principles of socialism in the city September 5. The outdoor meeting will feature his widely known speaking abilities with details announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. McKee
San Diego
Cal
McKee
Socialist Party
Heuer Held Overnight After Domestic Dispute
John Heuer of West Third street was held in the station house overnight on a complaint by his wife after a domestic dispute over chores. She refused to file information this morning and Heuer was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heuer
West Third Street
Y M C A Star Course Booklet Being Printed
A 24 page booklet explaining each attraction on the Y M C A Star Course is being prepared and will be available soon. Four pages will be devoted to each number on the course.
Married at Bride's Home Near Moscow
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the marriage of Lina K. Wintermute and Henry L. Hayes took place at the bride's home near Moscow. Rev. F. E. Morrison officiated. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wintermute and the groom is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Lina K. Wintermute
Henry L. Hayes
F. E. Morrison
A. S. Wintermute
Supper and Social Draw Big Attendance at Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran church hosted a supper and social last evening by Miss Louise Maisenbach's Sunday school class. Despite an early storm the event drew a large crowd and generated a substantial net total from supper and social receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Louise Maisenbach
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Entertained at Mulberry Street
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church was entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joel Chenoweth on Mulberry street with assistance from Mrs. J. H. Kendig Mrs. E. D. Williamson and Mrs. W. S. Peasley A short musical program followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Joel Chenoweth
Mulberry Street
J.H. Kendig
E. D. Williamson
W. S. Peasley
Y. W. C. A. Boat Club Plans Muscatine Slough Outing
The Y. W. C. A. boat club will hold its regular outing this evening on the Muscatine slough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Boat Club
Muscatine Slough
Factories In City Bid to Enforce Child Labor Laws
State deputy labor commissioner Alfred Shepard inspected major factories here discovering 11 children under 14 at work. Ten found in a box factory and one girl in a button factory. Penalty can reach 100 dollars per minor employed, with employer guilt needing proof of knowledge of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Shepard
Des Moines
Shepard
Loss Suffered by Muscatine Residents in New York Crash
New York news reports the bucket shop M. J. Sage and Co. of Jersey City lost about 300000 for customers in 155 cities. A former clerk listed city losses including Muscatine residents with amounts 123 672 34 and 242 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. J. Sage and Co
Jersey City
Muscatine
Muscatine Investors Take Flyers on New York Stock Exchange
The New York move will draw interest from Muscatine residents though the local speculators behind the plunge are not identified. The article notes losses are not large and the impact on Muscatine people is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Pearl City
Interment for Mrs Rebecca Appleton Held at Greenwood
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Appleton of Chicago were conducted at Greenwood chapel this afternoon. Rev Payton led the rites and interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Born September 15 1849 in Muscatine she was 57. She married G W Appleton in 1872 in this city and moved to Chicago in 1894. Survived by daughter Mrs Clara Lieber and siblings Mrs S W Holley and A G Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Appleton
Chicago
Frank Walker
Walnut Street
Greenwood Chapel
Payton
Greenwood Cemetery
Rebecca Clark
Muscatine
G. W. Appleton
Appleton
Clara Lieber
S. W. Holley
Cedar Rapids
A. G. Clark
Oskaloosa
Muscatine Officials Attend West Liberty Fair
The Muscatine court house is well represented at the West Liberty fair today with four employees present County Treasurer Ed Stocker Deputy Sheriff J G Richley Re order H C Shoemaker and Deputy Clerk George Dallas Also attending yesterday were County Sept F M Witter and County Auditor A S Lawrence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Court House
West Liberty
Ed. Stocker
J. G. Richley
H. C. Shoemaker
George Dallas
F. M. Witter
A. S. Lawrence
Marriage License Issued to Ast and Trott in County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued this afternoon at the county clerk's office to Franklin C. Ast and Gertrude M. Trott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin C. Ast
Gertrude M. Trott
Improvements Underway in Presbyterian Church Basement
Progress on the Presbyterian church basement continues with the floor repaired the furnace room nearly finished and plasterers preparing to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Real estate transfers recorded at the court house
Transfers include Fred Garrison and W J Vanatta to Susie Barry a Geneva Island strip 100 ft by 200 ft in Sweetland township with $100, Herman Hunnett to Herman Schroeder a 72 acre half section with $4200, Schroeder to George B Fisch for $4600, Julius Gerndt to Ella M Bird Lot 35 Block 16 Park Place addition for $155.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Court House
Fred Garrison
W. J. Vanatta
Susie Barry
Geneva Island
Sweetland
Philip Hunnet
Herman Schroeder
First paving finished on East Tenth Street
The initial paving contract for this year is complete as East Tenth Street opens after bricks were laid yesterday and sand and finishing touches added this morning. Next paving will start on East Seventh Street and preparations continue on additional streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tenth Street
East Seventh Street
New Book Describes South Dakota Resources and Open Territory
A new booklet on South Dakota detailing its resources and opportunities has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and western territory opened by recent rail extensions. It can be mailed for two cents postage, forwarded by F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Lyman County
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Met man cut hand in accident at home
Lee Barnard at 607 East Fourth Street suffered a deep cut to his left hand while carrying a case of pop yesterday. He visited Dr. A R Klein where the wound was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Barnard
East Fourth Street
A. R. Klein
Excelsior Springs Health Resort Book Issued by Railroad
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway published a thirty two page illustrated book on Excelsior Springs health resort features its waters hotels and train service. It costs four cents postage and will be mailed to any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Local pony raiser goes to state fair with prize stock
C H Stone of this city, a well known pony raiser, travels to Des Moines for the state fair with 15 registered Shetland ponies and 15 Poland China pigs. J S Price of Illinois joins, bringing four registered Poland China pigs, one valued at 1000 dollars. Stone usually exhibits at the Town state fair and this year is expected to repeat winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stone
Des Moines
J. S. Price
Illinois
Mr. Stone
Button Factory Accident Injures Worker
Miss Viola Baldwin caught her hand in a button machine at the Button Factory yesterday and sustained a severe injury. She was treated by Dr. A. R. Klein at the factory office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Baldwin
A. R. Klein
Dr Hare's Household Ointment Offered For Skin Ailments
Advertising claims list itching scaling and burning eruptions cured by Dr Hare's Household Ointment. It promises relief after first application and is sold at drug stores for 2½ or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams, N Y.
Empire Musical Comedy Promises Popular Song Hits
Amusements note that The Empire musical comedy will come to town soon. Every score member has achieved vogue with hits like Cross Your Heart You Look Good to Father Howd You Like to Be the Umpire and The Drums of the Fore and Art. Chicago and New York stages and cafes frequently feature these melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
A Little Outcast at the Grand Tuesday
The well known melodrama A Little Outcast will be presented at the Grand on Tuesday September. Hal Reid the author of Human Hearts has carefully crafted the play and all special scenery will be used. The cast includes many familiar performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Reid
White Prairie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
White Prairie Ia August 24 reports Fred Marolf of Cheyenne Wells Colorado visiting relatives. The Duffee family and grandparents spent Sunday with Thomas Frenzel. Wilton Lutheran picnic occurred today in Robert Maurer pasture. Mrs John Maurer Sr and Mrs Ben Marolf visited Henry Maurer. Farmers delivered sheep to N B Ainsley at West Liberty. Edward Rexroth married Anna Stibolt of Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
Fred Marolf
Cheyenne Wells
Col
Frank Duffee
Grandma Duffee
Thomas Frenzel
Wilton
Robert Maurer
John Maurer
Ben Marolf
Henry Maurer
N. B. Ainsley
West Liberty
Edward Rexroth
Anna Stibolt
Osage
Columbus City Notes and Visits Aug 24
Miss Ethel Morgan returns to Muscatine after a week in Columbus City. The U B Sunday school held a chautauqua grounds picnic. Mrs. Joe Tedford goes home to Bedford after a visit with relatives, escorted by sister Mrs. Thomas Robertson. Edna Shearer and Davis of Washington visit the former’s grandmother Mrs Mary Shearer. Clayton Allen and son Carrol visit Muscatine relatives. Hazel Thomas returns from a three month cousin visit at Santa Fe Missouri. R S Johnston attends Des Moines fair. family to follow Saturday. Dr Gilkey and W Garner make a business trip to Arkansas. Fern Alexander returns to Muscatine Friday with cousin Mary Orris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
Ethel Morgan
Muscatine
U. B
Joe Tedford
Bedford
Thos. Robertson
Edna Shearer
Davis
Washington
Mary Shearer
Clayton Allen
Carrol
Hazel Thomas
Santa Fe
R. S. Johnston
Des Moines
Gilkey
W. Garner
Arkansas
Fern Alexander
Mary Orris
Sidney Diamond and Steamer Sidney Had Large Freight Load
The Diamond to Steamer Sidney arrived at the dock this morning from St. Louis en route to St. Paul with a heavy freight cargo and a large passenger list. The boat was about two hours behind schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
St. Louis
St. Paul
Columbia and Blair Plan Evening River Excursion
The Columbia will run its regular Saturday night river trip to meet Blair for passenger transfer. Excursions have proven very popular with many Muscatine residents taking the boat ride as a preferred leisure activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Blair
Muscatine
Encounter Reported Near San Juan Hill in Cuba
A reported clash occurred near San Juan Hill Cuba with government forces led by Lieut Azcuy clashing with insurgents and insurgent forces said to hold the tide.
Homeseekers Excursions On Iowa Central Rail
Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest with a rate of one fare plus $2.00. First and third Tuesdays each month cover the south east and west regions with liberal stop over privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Illinois City News Briefs Include Passings And Visits
Mrs Eunice Tucker of Marshalltown Iowa visited relatives in Illinois City and attended the funeral of her sister Mrs Jane Peppers. Stephen Brayton Henry McPherson and William Taylor went to Minneapolis for the G A R encampment. Rev E A Morton returned from Chicago. Theo Morehead and daughter Lulu traveled to Aledo with Theo attending a senatorial convention and Lulu at a teachers institute. James Simpsons baby died Tuesday August 21 funeral held at residence August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Eunice Tucker
Marshalltown
Jane Peppers
Stephen Brayton
Henry McPherson
Wm. Taylor
Minneapolis
E. A. Morton
Chicago
Theo. Morehead
Lulu
Aledo
Teachers Institute
James Simpson
Funeral Notice and Local Society Movements
The death occurred 22 conducted by Rev. Morton with interment in Illinois City cemetery. Mrs. Jacob Miller returned to Rock Island after a week with sister Mrs. Joseph Neely. Mr. and Mrs. John Peppers attended funeral of Mrs. Jane Peppers in Joy. Others attend camp meeting at Tin dall's Grove and visits among Rock Island and Keller ton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Illinois City Cemetery
Jacob Miller
Rock Island
Joseph Neely
John Peppers
Joy
Jane Peppers
M. A. Tyler
Agnes Shetler
J. M. Carlisle
E. L. Sheppard
Tindall's Grove
J. L. Neely
Anna
Josephine Harriman
Kellerton
Isaac Foster
Foster, Ill
Samuel Beardsley
John Brayton
Melvin Rounds
Muscatine
Thousands of Workers Wanted to Harvest Crops in Midwest
Advertises large farm labor need across Minnesota and the Dakotas with the Iowa Central Railway offering low fares from points to work sites. Tickets available daily August 1–21, 1906. Wages listed from 1.75 to 3.90 dollars per day including board. Address A B Cutts, G P and T A, Minneapolis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa Central Railway
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
East Buffalo Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
East Buffalo residents report visitors and travel notes. Bert Robert of Aledo left with Ernest Murdock for Vinton Iowa to work in a canning factory. Albert Tettler and family visited the Zolners in Buffalo Prairie. Sue Forsythe and children from Viola stayed with the Bulls in East Buffalo. Viola Murdock spent the night with the Fosters at Foster It. Albert Tettler also went to Reynolds on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Bert Robert
Aledo
Alvin Murdock
Ernest Murdock
Vinton
Iowa
Albert Tettler
Albert Zolner
Buffalo Prairie
Sue Forsythe
Viola
Arthur Bull
Viola Murdock
Charles Foster
Foster, It
Reynolds
Cairo Social Notes Illustrate Local Visits
Arthur and Grace Mewhirter visit Monmouth and Galesburg Illinois this week. Roy Stone of Monmouth calls on friends in the area Sunday. Maurice Steel of Ainsworth visits relatives here this week with Edna Boden for a short stay. A H Havenhill and daughter Josephine spent late last week in Wapello. Bailey Murray heads to Des Moines tonight to work as ticket collector on the state fair grounds. Mrs Ed Green remains very ill. Florence and Maude Charles of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Arthur
Grace Mewhirter
Monmouth
Galesburg
Ill
Roy Stone
Maurice Steel
Ainsworth
Edna Boden
A. H. Havenhill
Josephine
Wapello
Bailey Murray
Des Moines
Ed. Green
Florence and Maude Charles
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Hinkel & Fiannery
Dr. McNutt
H. B. Cox
Kewanee, MI
el Paso
W. Davis
Dr. Rupp
Journal
Geo. Daut
James M. Healey
Letts
A. J. Westbrook
D. T. Manhart
Miss A. Small
Moline
BE. EB. Girton
Merchants and Bankers Fire Insurance Company
S. R. Flannagan
Eldon
Emma Taylor
H. PD. Horst
J. G. Barger
G. W. Ball
Guthrie
Okla
S. Bolles
New London
Conn
Columbus Junction
Mulberry Stree
Stady Work
H. J. Heinz Co
Col. Eiboeck
Cen
Tral West
Elab
Fast Little Pacer
Bor
Greenwood
West Liberty Fair
Excelsior Springs, MO
Shetland
River Bulletin
Red Wing Eee Eae
Reed's Landing
la Crosse Eee
P. du Chien
Dubuque Bigiad Regee
le Claire Wee
Des Moines Reds
Keokuk Wa Ee Te Wae
St. Louis Eeans
Memphis Newesanes
New Orleans
San Juan Hill
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Lieut. Azcuy
Monte Cristo
Bermuda
Geo
Bitman
McQuesten & Sawyer Comip'y
Nfidig’s Book Store
Ceria Strece
Anson Clothing CO
Good Clothing
2Nd St
Frank Anson
Paul Steinmetz
BE. H. King
M. D
4Th Street
L. Reppert
First National Bank
Ave
East Fifth Street
Attorneys AT Law
Thos. Brown
Henry Jayne
Wm. Thomman
Arthur Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
H. D. Horst
West Second Street
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
J. Carskaddan
W. Y D. Burk
Pepper
J. Muscatine
Jitus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
E. 2Nd Street
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Mamie Berkshire
Frank Sellers
Smyth
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