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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
4
A. G. Smith of Wilton visited the city on business. Many residents travel for visits or to work, including Miss Bess Reesink, George Meerdink, J. Warren, Miss Mary Krebs, Roy Fisher, Leonard Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harris, Mrs. G. Greber, and Miss Helen Sneichen. Cars advertised include a Ford and Rambler.
Fire Under Water is not more surprising than the quick pleasant curative effects of Dr. King's New Life Pills. 25 ets. Guaranteed. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co seeks button cutters, automatic machine operators, and sorters. Labor positions open, with opportunities for steady work and production duties at the factory. Applicants should be prepared for shift work and follow safety requirements.
Unknown men attempted to break into A. H. Kohlhammer Jr. home at 402 East 12th Street by tearing down screens and cutting glass. Kohlhammer awakened around 3 am and armed himself with a shotgun but found no intruders. police were notified with no suspects yet located.
Government figures show Iowa produced 7,266,224 short tons of coal in 1906 valued at $11,619,455. Output rose by 467,615 tons and value by $1,053,074 from the prior year. Iowa employed 15,260 miners who averaged 224 days and 476.2 tons per man.
Georgetown Kentucky Aug 26 Caleb Powers issued a lengthy interview backing former Governor W S Taylor in demanding the so called 100000 corruption fund be returned to the state treasury before he testifies or stands trial. Powers saysWithout that money used to bribe witnesses neither man could face a fair trial and Goebel murder inquiry could proceed.
The Hague August 26 American proposal on debt collection is ready for the peace conference examination committee. General Horace Porter introduced changes after Latin American suggestions. Dr Luis Drago of Argentina receives congratulations as the plan aligns more with the Drago doctrine.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds at Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store with prices 50 cents and 1.00.
Miss Della McBride is ill. Will Moore Walter Robinson and Dick McBride traveled to North Dakota earlier this week. Riley Carr and daughter visited near Galwin Friday. W J Boyd and children called at Hugh Boyds Saturday. Miss Millie Forbes helps Mrs Hoben with housework. Farmers prepare to market melons late this week. Albert McKean's Saturday night gathering drew a large crowd. Nellie Hines and Frank McComas visit near Kzota Ia. Threshing remains the main activity. Some residents went to Columbus Junction to see soldiers. Merle Smithe from near the Junction visits aunt Cesena Wolfe. Mrs Will Hoben and children visited her mother Mrs Hines Sunday. George Cline and Freddie Bradley were here Sunday.
The city Y W C A reports a near perfect conference with about 400 delegates including four national secretaries and sixty three state and city secretaries. Delegates enjoyed recreation and meals with Iowa delegation of over sixty hosting a lawn spread for Miss Seevers. Muscatine party plans Chicago visit and Geneva rally will share full reports. Labor Day postpones meetings.
A new case was filed today in the district court by Wilson Lumber and Fuel against Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The plaintiff asks to remove the cause from Justice Thomas Bentley of Wilton township due to alleged erroneous legal decisions.
Nelson Morris founder of the packing firm Nelson Morris and Co is in critical condition at his home in Chicago Illinois 2453 Indiana Avenue. He has suffered heart disease for over a year and been bedbound four days. A slight improvement was reported yesterday by his physician Dr Arthur Edwards though any recovery would be slow given the illness.
A second section of Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 6 derailed east of Provo Utah yesterday afternoon. Four passengers were killed and a number injured. A severe storm complicated reporting from Grand Junction Colorado.
Paris reports a cordial exchange between Ambassador Cambon and Chancellor von Beulow on Morocco. Germany acknowledges France's difficult position and expresses appreciation of its stance.
Charles Reed, the city’s oldest Civil War veteran, died at his daughter’s home after a long illness. Born October 13, 1818 in Sheelsburg Pennsylvania, he served four years with Iowa units, fighting at Wilson’s Creek Shiloh Corinth and Vicksburg. He is survived by four daughters, nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from First M E Church with Shelby Norman Post and Rev. W P Stoddard.
Will Anderson of Rochester Indiana was driving a buggy yesterday morning when a street car struck the rear while backing to let passengers off at the corner near Dale street and Isett avenue. The buggy was badly damaged and no serious injuries are reported.
Joe Van Atta left this morning for Cedar Rapids to attend the Bankers' Reserves board of directors monthly meeting, in which he serves as a member.
Three men appeared before Justice Coster for intoxication. James Campbell received a suspended 15 day sentence and was allowed to pack for a northern move. Harry Hughes and Fred Brown were each fined 15 days and sent to the county jail.
Mrs. W. D. Dunsmore and Miss Edna Sterrett entertained about forty young ladies at the Dunsmore home in Oskaloosa with a German themed Koffee Klatch. The event featured darkened rooms, lighted decorations, German motifs, and little maids in waiting at the refreshment table.
A breakdown of the engine pulling the Chicago special delayed its 6:44 am arrival in this city. The accident occurred as the train entered the local yards. A freight engine was substituted and pulled the train to Rock Island.
Deeds of transfer filed with the county recorder transcribed for the Muscatine Journal by G. M. Titus list several transfers: Austin J. Hare to Desta D. Hare lot 3 in block 81 for $1. Frank Humme et al to Edward A. Ogilvie in block 60 for $3,000. Jacob Sanders et ux to Thomas Agar in section 23 and 24 township 77 range 1 east for $260. Elijah Baker et ux to Charles Schner in lot 5 northeast quarter of section 35 township 77 range 2 west for $1.
Charles Andrews of South Bend Ind shot and killed his wife and then killed himself in a room at the Saratoga hotel in Chicago on August 26.
Fire of unknown origin damaged the Mooreton truck and storage building at 232 236 Huron Street in Toledo. The four story brick structure housed the International Harvester company, a restaurant, and other small concerns, with losses estimated between 150 000 and 200 000 dollars.
A Davenport party enjoyed a city picnic Saturday evening aboard the steamer Columbia. The visit celebrated Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mills of Brooklyn Ia who toured with Davenport friends during the past week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Milly and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Glaspell Miss Elsie Glaspell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reupke and Mrs. Priscilla Miler of Perry Ia. The group shared luncheon before arriving in Davenport.
Elizabeth Hoffman and Fred Walton wed Saturday at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. J N Elliott officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H Hoffman of Isett Avenue, has long resided in Muscatine. Walton, a popular lodge man in the city, is Past Master.
Harry Plum of South Muscatine was arrested by Officer Schmidt after his mother filed information in Justice J. C. Coster's court accusing the youth of stealing a small sum from home. He received a 30 day jail sentence from Judge Coster this afternoon.
Workman of the A. O. U. W. and member of the Excelsior Hose company, Mr. Walton and Mrs. Walton plan to reside at 810 East Eighth Street, detailing their home relocation.
Mrs. Samuel Smedley entertained many friends Saturday afternoon at a six o'clock dinner at her Maple Avenue home. Honorees included Mr. and Mrs. William Peasley, Mrs. Abbie Goodhue, Mrs. George Porter and her son Herbert, Goodhue Porter, Mrs. Sarah Greeley and her daughter Ida of Billings Montana. An excellent repast was served followed by music and games for several hours.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon, Jacob B. Woods and Miss Pears EB. Lockwood were married at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. W. P. Stoddard officiated as banner and family members attended. Banner Lodge will meet Tuesday at Pythian Hall.
The Geneva Golf and Country Club will host a dance tomorrow evening at the club house inviting members to attend and enjoy the social event.
In London on August 26 the House of Lords passed a bill permitting marriages between a man and his deceased wife’s sister. The enactment ends a long legal debate and marks a change in British family law.
Chicago August market update details wheat corn oats and rye prices for No. 2 and No. 3 grades across red white and yellow wheat contracts with Sept and Dec indications. Lard ribs and rye cash values listed reflecting regional commodities trading activity.
New York market notes show wheat for September at 1.00 dollars and corn at 69 cents, with exchange and market conditions typical of August 26. The brief price report lists supply and price points for traders and buyers in the New York area.
Wheat for September trades at 89 and four fifth cents. Corn at 565 cents. Oats at 457 and a fraction cents. Market notes list St Louis as the venue with prices for grain futures.
The Washington Press labels politics as a game with a marked deck. The remark frames political maneuvering as predictable and fixed, implying hidden advantages and biased play within the system.
For sale 300 acre stock farm with timber fruit and buildings near the station priced at 6800 with 3000 cash. Also 203 acres with 30 plus acres timber good location buildings and some fruit one mile from station price 5000 with cash option. 102 acres timber and fruit with good buildings near the station price 3300 cash. Catalogue free one fare paid if purchase. J R McGonigal & Son Dover Del.
New York August 26 The arb itration of the telegraphers strike is ruled out by President Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union who says strikers will stay out two months with union support. The American Federation of Labor will decide their relation to the strike soon. Small says prospects are best yet but Western Union Superintendent Brooks rejects any deal with Small or the union and will not re employ agitators.
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday. Services include No 500 at 6:25 am, No 501 at 12:50 pm, Extra trains at 9:10 am and 1:30 pm, No 502 at 3:20 pm, No 508 at 5:30 pm, No 504 at 10:15 pm, and No 505 at 11:50 pm.
In effect April 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway lists eastbound train No. 2 passenger at 2 34am and No. 8 passenger at 5 30pm. Westbound No. 901 freight carries passengers at 8 40am. The timetable shows various passenger and freight services with limited legible times.
Carnival City Packet Co announces weekday steamers Helen Blair and Columbia to Davenport with 6:30 am departures and Sunday service. Burlington bound freight and passenger boat departs weekday at 8:30 pm, arrives Burlington 9:15 am next day. Rates and information via W G Block Co agents.
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