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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
A collage of notices lists farm sales and property, births, travel, and visits. It mentions Linder selling cheese, an 80 acre farm for sale, and the Rambler car. Several residents travel to Columbus Junction and Davenport for fairs, visits, and family events. Tempered by social updates, lodge meeting announced for Friday.
The fall meeting of the Presbytery of Iowa City will be at Atalissa Iowa September 10 11 with a special Fiftieth anniversary program for the Presbyterian church. Speakers include J N Elliott and Rev W A Pinkerton plus a long slate of devotional sessions business and addresses outlining "The Historical Church" and "The Ideal Church."
Dr F H Little purchased a fully enclosed weatherproof physician carriage through Frank Bowman. The vehicle features side doors usable from either side and rain proof interiors for stormy conditions. Bowman, with exclusive agency, opened a top carriage repository and offers an extensive line from a major Iowa liveryman.
The Frisco Meteor train from St. Louis ran into an open switch near Tulsa Oklahoma. A mail clerk and two passengers were seriously injured with no fatalities reported. Train was due to arrive at noon.
The 45th Iowa Yearly Meeting session held in Oskaloosa named and approved committees for correspondence devotional meetings extracts from meetings new business returning minutes summary of reports and synopsis of epistles. Rev Pliny Fry of this city was honored by being chosen as a minutes committee member.
The Boston chamber of commerce adopted resolutions deprecating actions likely to inflame US Japan tensions and opposing any laws discriminating against Japan or its citizens. The resolutions responded to appeals from Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Yokohama and Kobe chambers of commerce.
Rochester doctor Dr. George Waldron and three women from Rochester and Hopewell were killed when a car he drove collided with a Rochester and Eastern trolley at a crossing near Canandaigua. The deceased were Mrs. Catherine Farnsworth, Mrs. Jane Hobbs, Mrs. William Scandling, and Dr. George Waldron.
Davenport Iowa August 29 Special The tramp detachment of the thirteenth U S cavalry with Kermit Roosevelt left Rock Island arsenal after two days rest at 6 30 this morning. They marched to Joliet Illinois where they camped and will leave Joliet tomorrow morning.
All members of the Methodist church and friends are invited to an old fashioned love feast at the church tonight. Epworth League members and other young people are especially urged to attend.
Several new cases were filed today with the county clerk ahead of September term. Dazy Trust seeks divorce from Henry H. Truitt, Emma Havner sues for divorce from Harry Havner, and Louisa Rambacker seeks divorce from Henry Rambacker. Klein Brothers sue C Toohey for $151.10 on a dishonored check.
The Quincy of Diamond Jo Steamship Co. is out of commission for the season due to low water. It reached Dubuque Tuesday, transferring freight to the Sidney which will finish Quincy’s unfinished trips and head north. Sidney expected early next week. Special rates promote Muscatine attendance for Davenport homecoming with the White Collar line offering a Mississippi River Day excursion on September 12.
Federal Judge Kohlsaat issued a temporary injunction against fourteen western railroads and five express companies restraining them from setting September rate increases on cream milk or butter shipments. Hearing for a permanent injunction is scheduled for October 8.
Deed of transfer filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G. M. Titus agent 213 Iowa avenue. Mary A. Parrish transfers lots 2 and 3 in block 3 in the town of Montpelier to Arrust Bruegel.
Mrs. Andrew Hollenbeck and daughter Pearl of Cedar Rapids have been visiting the city and will travel to Cone to visit Irwin Idle and other relatives with Roy Hollendeck. Mrs. James F. Berry of 519 Maple Avenue leaves for Cone to visit relatives and Irwin Idle with family. Pearl and Roy join their parents for a Nichols trip before returning home.
Work on the levee improvement is postponed after the dredge broke yesterday. Engineer Guthrie left for Davenport this morning. once repairs are made, operations will resume. He noted the dredge should handle the material, though blue mud at the river bottom causes some difficulty.
Wheat No 2 red 90 922cc No 3 red 89 89cc No 2 hard 82c No 3 hard 88 89cc Sept opened 91 high 91c lowest 89c closing 89 89c Dec 95 95sc Corn No 2 60 60ce No 3 59 60c No 2 white 60c No 3 white 60 46c No 2 yellow 63 63 4c Sept opened 60 60 4c high 60 1 60c low 59c closing 59 4c Dec 58c Oats No 3 white 45 49c Sept opened 59 16c high 50c low 50 4c closing 50 4c Dec 47c Pork Sept 15 47 15 50 Lard Sept 8 90 Ribs Sept 8 45 8 47 Ryre cash 82 824sc Barley 76 85 Chicago Oats higher 74 New York Poultry Steady and unchanged
The regular weekly meeting of Eagle lodge will be held this evening. All members are urged to be present as business of importance will be brought before the meeting.
Resolutions from Shelby Norman Post of the Grand Army of the Republic honor Charles Reed a veteran of the First Iowa Infantry and Company H Eleventh Iowa Infantry in his 90th year. The memorial notes his lifelong Civil War service from start to finish and prideful record for family and comrades. Committee members Benjamin Beach J. H. Munroe J. E. Coe submit the notice for posting and publication.
Nearly 500 car loads of watermelons have been shipped from Fruitland and the cabbage switch since July 1. The season yielded large melons averaging 28 to 30 pounds with some 50-pounder specimens. About 150 teams haul melons daily, each car carrying roughly 1,909 melons valued at 135 to 160 dollars per load. One notable shipment included 1,960 Monte Cristo melons weighing about 18 pounds each.
Miss Emma Parkins entertained a group of friends with a lunch party at Shore Acres on Geneva Island. Attendees included Mrs. Clifford Musser, Mrs. William Jayne, Mrs. W. S. Norton, Mrs. G. A. Heidel, Mrs. William Wallace, Mrs. MacColm, Mrs. J. B. Hunt, Mrs. A. Hoffman, Miss Page, Harriet Kessinger, Helen Kessinger, Miss Hutchinson, plus visiting guests Mrs. May Morgridge of Philadelphia, Mrs. Bilis Parker Butler of New York, Miss Alice Betts of New York, and Mrs. Hoffman of Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Springer hosted a dinner yesterday afternoon at their Mulberry street home in honor of Mr and Mrs Bartie Sissel of Conesville Several out of town guests attended including Ralph Lawther of Dallas Texas Sarah Butler of Chicago E M Butler of Dallas Miss Wilson of Des Moines Miss Allie Betts of New York and Horace Husted of Iowa City
The Colonel Hare Circle will hold a Thursday meeting at Mrs. H. 5. Howe's home. It will be an all day sewing event with Mrs. Howe helped by Mrs. Stella Spooner, Mrs. A. N. Thompson, Mrs. Ruth McKee, and Mrs. Fred George. The group plans a fall social series starting the same evening.
James Grimes and Miss Carrie Geertz were united in marriage yesterday afternoon in the justice of the peace parlors by Judge Howe. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Albert Walkoup. Bride wore white and carried flowers. The couple will reside in Muscatine.
Rock Island Ill Aug 29 The Twin City Driving Association opened a four day meet amid heavy track and poor crowd. Local horse Sandy Mack driven by Ed Ward fell in the 2:35 trot but was not seriously injured. Del Cornaco won a six furlong spring in 1 21 with further notes on 2:15 pace and 2:35 trot events with times and entrants.
At a well attended meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the German Congregational Church and the parsonage yesterday the group decided to hold an annual supper and sale at the parsonage on Wednesday October 16. Committees were named to arrange the event and the parsonage will be decorated for the occasion.
Weed Park Club met yesterday afternoon at the club house in regular session. Attendance was light and little business was transacted. The session was enjoyed and considerable work was accomplished.
About twenty five friends of Mrs C A Giesenhaus pleasantly surprised her at her home with a social visit and gifts. The gathering included neighbors and former colleagues who shared well wishes and warm memories.
The document lists capital stock paid in 12,090.00, deposits totaling 224,624.80 sight and 47,585.00 time, and no indebtedness to banks or others. Undivided profits amount to 1,750.10 with other profits 550.10. Directors loan and endorsement figures show 2,125.00 and 493.00 respectively.
A social evening at a home on East Front Street featured amusements and card games. Mrs. Amos Schott won the first prize and Mrs. William Pratt took the booby prize. Refreshments were served.
Barton D. Cecil of Conesville Iowa and Miss Clara F. Stemen of near Sweetland Center united in marriage yesterday afternoon at Sweetland Center. Rev Brinton of Sweetland performed the ceremony. The couple will spend their honeymoon in Huntington Indiana.
One of the prettiest weddings of the year was solemnized last evening at the home of J. H. Canarr on Eighth street. Oscar C. Canarr and Miss Ida Jewett were united in marriage with Judge H. S. Howe officiating as the house was decorated with meadow flowers.
The first dance in a five part series by the Thomas orchestra took place last evening at the pavillion in Electric Park. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the many new musical selections performed by the ensemble.
A party of travelers arrived in the city last evening, coming from Cedar Rapids en route to St Paul. They traveled down the Cedar River to Columbus Junction then joined the Iowa to Burlington where they met the Mississippi.
Charles Blanton and Miss Mercy Muchler wed yesterday afternoon in Judge Coster's office. The couple plans to reside in the city after the ceremony.
Pepper has returned from Chicago where he attended the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity annual convention. The meeting drew over 560 delegates, one of the largest on record, and the Iowa delegation won the pennant for traveling the farthest miles.
During an early morning electrical storm, the Musserville M. E. Church was struck by lightning tearing a small hole in the roof. Damage was not found until late morning.
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