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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
5
In Chicago the White Sox beat the Pilgrims 4 to 3 in the first game while the Red Sox won 3 to 0 in the second. The Cubs then fell 8 to 7 to the Phillies in ten innings amid disputed umpire calls.
In a key local amateur game before about a thousand fans Wellman hosted Atalissa Stars. Ady hurled a two hit complete game to lift Atalissa while McIntosh worked well for Wellman. offense and defensive support secured the 7 to 2 win for Atalissa.
Yesterday in the American League Chicago 4 Boston 3 Boston 3 3 St Louis 1 New York 5 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 0 Cleveland 8 Washington 2 In the National League Philadelphia 8 Chicago 7 in 10 innings New York 3 Pittsburg 6 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 7 Boston 10 St Louis 8 In Central Association Burlington 5 Keokuk 5 Kewanee 1 4 Quincy 0 Hannibal 6 8 Ottumwa 4 4 Three 1 Bloomington 2 Rock Island 1 Peoria 1 Dubuque 0 Decatur 2 Cedar Rapids 0 Today’s games Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Chicago at New York Pittsburg at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia
The Ethel built by Muscatine Motor Boat Company was sold to Burlington riverman William Jordan. After hull alterations the speed craft reportedly reached almost thirty miles per hour on the river, boosting Burlington fleet capability and marking an unexpected sale during a Mississippi Illinois river trip.
Bellevue Iowa hosts the second annual regatta by the Bellevue Boat Club with a 1:30 event for 20 ft boats, 2:30 for 26 ft, 3:15 for 36 ft, and a grand 4 pm free-for-all. Two silver cups awarded per race. committee members include W. E. Hughey, Joseph Kelso, and E. A. Hanske.
Three boys Lawrence and Earnest Murphy and Lawrence Lamb were cited for bathing without bathing suits in the Mississippi above Mad Creek bridge. Deputy Wilhite took them to the police court. Judge Howe fined each $3.00 total after a brief lecture. They promised to appear and comply, planning to use the Y M C A pool next time.
John C. Wilson, Muscatine shoe merchant, celebrated the thirty sixth anniversary of entering the shoe business with a wholesale price cut on all stock. The event highlighted growing patronage and the store's ongoing success despite bad weather.
Leverich Normal and Training School says the fall term begins September 6 for 12 weeks with a flexible irregular course. The school promises fast certificate preparation, practical business instruction, individual help, and emphasizes teaching principles over books. Board in a family is $3 to $3.25 and tuition is $12 for 12 weeks.
Mrs George Frye of Hoopes addition has shown a slight improvement from a critical illness attributed to blood poisoning and lockjaw after three days of suffering. Local physicians had feared paralysis of the throat as the cause but that diagnosis shifted to muscular rheumatism before the infection surged.
With cooler weather approaching, South Muscatine fire companies plan a winter social season. The Roach and Musser, Relief, Kaiser, and Hershey companies will host multiple dances, building on prior successful seasons and Hershey's new, larger home enabling a fuller schedule.
Lu c ien Harding signs lease for the Harding dye works at 222 West Second street occupy Batterson building. A future cleaning plant will match any in larger cities and will clean all descriptions. Harding brings extensive experience to the venture.
Rev. William Schoenig of Rock Island will preach tonight at the German M E Church. He is visiting for a few days at Rev. W. C. Schultze's home at 408 Cedar Street with friends and relatives.
Mrs J D Fulliam of 311 East Front Street departed this morning for Washington Iowa after being summoned by the serious illness of her mother Mrs C F Wabnitz.
Notice to former Package Department Employees inviting quick reporting as oats promise exceptionally well and begin arriving in large volume at the Great Western Cereal Co. facilities.
A family on Schiller Street awakened during a violent electrical storm when lightning struck the chimney and coursed through the flue into the kitchen. All members of the Oscar Dollman family were stunned and later recovered as dust and fumes filled their rooms. Damage to the house was minor.
Mrs. Robert Bryars and her daughter Roberta of St. Louis returned to their home in Foster Illinois after a brief visit to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson. Misses Bessie Anderson and Nola were mentioned in the report.
Advertises New York to Philadelphia travel by the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track route via Niagara Falls with through coaches and sleeping cars. Office contact W. S. Cookson A G P A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago.
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