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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

4

Benefit recital by Nettie Gremmel at First Methodist

A benefit recital by Nettie Gremmel assisted by the ladies sextette is set for September 1 at First Methodist Church. Admission is 50 cents. Tickets are available at McColm's Dry Goods. Piano music of the highest order will be heard. all home talent. Also note: a boy was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Charles Irwin on the lower river road.

Nettle Gremmel First Methodist Church Charles Irwin Lower River Road McColm Nettie Gremmel

Beta Iota Phi Camp Returns From New Boston Outing

The Beta Iota Phi club boys finished a ten day camp near New Boston and returned home yesterday. They arrived last night after breaking camp.

Beta Tota Phi New Boston Beta Iota Phi Club

New Tailoring Shop to Open in Muscatine

Waide Building at 104 West Second Street will house a new tailoring and renovating suit establishment run by Carl L. Koontz and Arleigh Freeman. A shoe polishing department for both women and men will be added. The lease was secured through Fred B. Munroe, with Waide noting a 16 percent rent increase reflecting rising local real estate values.

Carl L. Koontz Arleigh Freeman Muscatine S. L. Waide West Second Street Fred B. Munroe

Capt. Burke Stricken Aboard Diamond Line Packet Dubuque

Captain Burke commander of the Diamond line packet Dubuque became suddenly ill as the boat reached Burlington and physicians were summoned. He was moved to St. Louis for hospital treatment where doctors expect to continue his care. Burke has suffered poor health recently.

Burke Dubuque Burlington St. Louis

Davenport Pastor Dr Moore Improves After Heat Incident

Dr C A Moore pastor of Edwards Congregational Davenport who collapsed in Rock Island due to heat is much improved today. His condition had caused anxiety among his congregation.

Davenport C. A. Moore Edwards Congregational Church Rock Island

Amateurs Offer Sunday Sport With Pirates and Meteors

Absence of Independents leaves fans relying on amateurs. Feature event is Pirates versus Meteors at Fair Ground Park in the afternoon as rovers seek another city championship. Other games unarranged. possible pregame matchup if two of Mokenas Swastikas or Eagles join forces.

Meteors Pirates Fair Ground Park Sea-Rovers Mokenas Swastikas Eagles

Round Trips on Sabbath End in Davenport Returns

The steamer Helen Blair will run its last Sunday round trip on Aug 29 and not return from Davenport until Monday evenings thereafter. All up river trips depart at 6 30 a m including Sundays. A Muscatine to Dubuque excursion is planned for Sept 5 with return Sept 6. fares are 2.00 transportation only and 4.50 with berth and meals. Meals 50 cents and cots 25 cents per night. pillows and blankets must be supplied by passengers.

Helen Blair Davenport Muscatine Duibuque

Railway verdict censures Milwaukee road for neglect

A coroner's jury censured the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railway for neglect after a man was killed near Conesville. The jury found the company dilatory in notifying authorities, failing to locate the victim, and not collecting or properly handling the remains. The body was sent to Muscatine in cracker boxes and burial expected in the potter's field.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Cedar River Conesville John Fanning Cedar Township Tony Pugil Muscatine Potter's Field Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company F. W. Eversmeyer W. D. Bowlby W. D. Vannatta

Picnic At Weed Park Draws Large Crowd From Maccabees

A Weed Park outing by the local Maccabees tent drew several hundred attendees. The day featured athletic events, a 6 pm picnic supper, and a dance in the clubhouse with Koontz orchestra providing music. The social affair was among the summer’s most enjoyable.

Weed Park The Maccabees Koontz

Swimming Pool Open to All Men at Y M C A

The city Y M C A announces free pool and baths for every man tomorrow from 9 30 a m to 10 30 p m. Secretary Mitchell urges all male residents to attend and see the facilities. No admission charge.

Mitchell

Ernest Moore Sprains Ankle Reaching Fire Scene

Ernest Moore fell on a boardwalk while rushing to the Grossklaus house fire and severely sprained his ankle. Medical attention was not required, but he cannot return to his usual work today.

Grossklaus Ernest Moore

Edwards Seeks Divorce After Short Marriage

Mrs. Cora Edwards petitions the district court for divorce from Earnest Edwards after a marriage begun April 20 and ended separation on July 12. She accuses cruel treatment described as unusually harsh. attorney is C A W Kent.

Cora Edwards District Court Earnest Edwards C. A. W. Kent

Miss Wyant to Teach in Spokane West

Miss Josephine Wyant of 212 West Fourth street leaves for Spokane Wash to take a public school teaching position. She has taught in Muscatine city schools for several years and is wished success by many friends before her departure this evening.

Josephine Wyant West Fourth Street Spokane Wash Wyant Muscatine Far West

Huckle Lake Nuptials Celebrated At Moscow Township Home

Miss Clara Lake and Charles C Hucke were married in Moscow township with Rev. Fisher officiating. The ceremony occurred in a decorated parlor attended by fifty guests. A five course supper followed and they plan to reside near West Liberty after visiting Des Moines for the state fair. Guests included Mr and Mrs O Scott of West Branch.

Hucke-Lake P. B. Lake South Moscow Clara Lake Charles C. Hucke Moscow Township George Duffe A. C. Lake P. B. Lake H. C. Hucke Des Moines West Liberty O. Scott West Branch

Pretty wedding at Nichols joins James King Lena Trautman

On Wednesday at 5 pm Rev. Thomas Osborn united James FE. King of this city and Lena Trautman of Nichols in the home of the bride's parents. Attendants were Ethel Trautman and William Slight. A wedding supper followed. the couple will reside in South Muscatine.

Nichols Thomas Osborn The First Methodist Episcopal Church James FE. King Lena Trautman W. D. Trautman Ethel Trautman William Slight King Roach & Musser’s Mrs. King South Muscatine

Will McCoy Weds Carrie Colton at Marengo Home

Will M McCoy formerly of Muscatine married Carrie Colton of Marengo Illinois at the bride’s home on Wednesday at noon. Attending from Muscatine were the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs W H McCoy and his two sisters Miss E Bell McCoy of Boulder Colorado and Anna McCoy of Muscatine. They will reside in Myeed ville Missouri where McCoy works in the telephone exchange business.

Will McOy Marengo Will M. McCoy Muscatine W. H Boulder, Col Anna McCoy Myeedville McCoy

Farewell Party for Miss Maud Sawyer Tonight

Miss Lucile Narvis entertains Delta Kappa Phi and Beta Iota Phi at Geneva Golf and Country Club. The event bids farewell to Miss Maud Sawyer who will attend school in Chicago this winter. Out of town guest Miss Helen Dean of Washington, Iowa attends.

Maud Sawyer Lucile Narvis Delta Kappa Phi Beta Iota Phi Geneva Golf and Country Club Chicago Helen Dean Washington

Ladies' Aid trip to Geneva Island cancelled due to weather

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church postponed their planned outing to Geneva Island and the cottage of Mrs Henry Butz because threatening weather made the trip inadvisable.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Geneva Island Henry Butz

Mr and Mrs Peterson Host Launch Party

Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson of Keokuk were guests of honor at a launch party hosted by Miss Louise Eversmeyer of 511 East Sixth Street and Mrs A M E Leffingwell of 514 Walnut Street. The group cruised to Fairport and back aboard the launch W. J. B.

Peterson Oscar Peterson Keokuk Louise Eversmeyer East Sixth Street A. M. E. Leffingwell Walnut Street Fairport

Golf match extended due to wet grounds at Geneva club

The greens committee allowed Roach and Sterneman to play their concluding match any time before Wednesday evening because heavy rains making the links unsafe delayed scoring. Originally all scores were to count today, but conditions forced an extension.

Greens Geneva

New Stock Company at the Airdome Opens Two-Week Run

The Bannister Greenwood Co. takes over the Airdome for a two week engagement beginning Saturday August 29. The company, praised for a summer run at the Airdome in Moline Illinois, has played to capacity and earned high praise for its plays and players.

Airdome Bannister Greenwood Co Moline Tll

Latta Family Visiting In Paton Area

Mrs. K. C. Latta and her daughter Miss Isabella from Paton Iowa visit relatives Mrs. Sadie M. Latta and W. F. Latta at 121 West Eighth street and Mr and Mrs Richard Von Dresky at 105 West Seventh street.

K. C. Latta Miss Isabella Paton, Ia Sadie M. Latta W. F. Latta West Eighth Street Richard von Dresky West Seventh Street

River Holds Steady at 5.6 Feet As Rise Expected

The river remains at 5.6 feet with officials predicting a rise soon. Hydrology reports indicate a potential uptick in water levels as upstream conditions develop.

Dr H M Dean Office Details From Mersey Building

Dr H M Dean office room 408 Mersey Building on the fourth floor with entrance on Sycamore street. Residence at 605 West Third Street. Both phones listed at residence. Only Iowa Bell phone in office.

Carskaddan and Pepper Attorneys at Law

J Carskaddan and B Pepper are attorneys and counselors with offices at 188 West Second Street Muscatine Iowa Contact by telephone (laws) 797 for legal services.

Carskaddan & Pepper J. Carskaddan

Attorney at law advertises general practice in Muscatine

Thos. Known, attorney at law, offers general legal services including loans, real estate insurance, estate settlements, and collections. Abstracts of title provided. In office as notary public, over First Nations Bank.

First Nations Bank Muscatine

Titts Attorney at Law Firm Aims Estates Settlements Specialty

G M W Titts attorney at law successor to Titus and Jackson operates at 218 Town Ave. Practices in all courts with estate settlements as a specialty and offers money invested without charge.

G. MW. Titts Titus & Jackson Town Ave

Horst Attorney and Notary Public Offers Services

H D Horst attorney and counsellor at law and notary public operates in room 4407 of the fourth floor new German American Bank building. General practice includes probate commercial and corporate law with special attention given.

H. DD Horst Counsflor Oer New

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