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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
Fishermen retrieved Charles Ladd a Wapello hostler from the Muscatine River near the third pier of the high bridge. Police consider death a possible suicide or homicide with the exact cause and timeline still unclear.
An investor notice by G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue offers choice first mortgage real estate loans ready for assignment. It claims safety and no charges on interest and principal collection.
County Attorney J. R. Hanley announced a circular from J. F. Kennedy stating only 21 Muscatine County deaths were reported in July. Undertakers and physicians must now report all deaths and births to the state registrar in Des Moines under the new law enacted July 4.
Iowa City August 30 Ball will say nothing further about running for congress on the democratic ticket in the second district. Several democrats have visited him and Johnson county democrats are eager for him to run. He remains silent and his supporters say he is yielding.
Morning Sun Iowa reports a miscelonious shower for Miss Tressa Frazier ahead of her marriage to James Whit ham set for Thursday evening. The column lists visitors and travelers including Mrs. Gertrude Hoag, Miss Iva Elliott, Miss Minnie Wilson, Miss Lois Wilson, the Ochiltree family, and others visiting or returning to Burlington Olin Lansing Emerson Sioux City and nearby towns.
Wilton residents report a flurry of travel and social activity. Miss Anna Sibbald Walker and J. T. Walker visited Muscatine to see Miss Genevieve Block. Will Lang and Geo Angerer headed to Des Moines for the state fair. Mrs. Joe Brown and daughter Dorothea of Chicago arrived to visit C. Brown. Mrs. L. B. Ayres returned home from Muscatine. Grace Reformed Church ladies host an ice cream social at Mrs. Creitz’s home. Mrs. F. B. James and Mrs. W. A. Cooling went to Iowa City to see friends. Mrs. Joseph Enderlee returned from Rapid City. Rose Miller traveled to Muscatine. Mrs. Hattie Bacon and grandson Clifford returned from California. E. W. Clark conducted business in Muscatine. J. W. Meyers of Davenport visited en route to Washington for a Sunday with relatives. Will Kaufman departed for Des Moines for the state fair.
A Weed Park club social and dance last evening drew strong patronage with a Redmen band concert and parade. Afternoon picnic had 32 at supper. ladies served ice cream and drinks while the dance followed the band showing lively attendance and profit for the club.
The J D Card club, entertained yesterday at Miss Maud Tholman’s Main street home, will meet again next Wednesday at Mrs. Philip Stein 1071 Hershey avenue. All members urged to attend for important business. prizes awarded yesterday to Mrs. Stein first, Mrs. Fred Venner second, and Miss Catherine McCabe consolation. Light refreshments followed a very enjoyable afternoon.
Sunday schools of Musca plan a picnic in the Tine circuit. Organizers call for families to attend and enjoy games, songs, and group prayers. Details of date time and venue not fully readable.
A woman reports better sleep and daytime wakefulness after switching to Grape-Nuts, claiming prior indigestion vomiting and bloating ceased. She notes her mother’s improved digestion and calls Grape-Nuts a brain restorer and nerve builder, linking good sleep to a supper of the product. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with the slogan There’s a reason.
Market notice listing catfish bass croonies and dressed chickens available at Muscatine Market with contact phone 297 Y.
Classified ad urges readers to use Latin skin cream to heal irritated and chapped skin. Product priced at 25c.
Classified note offers Minnesota land for city property with part cash payment. Address listed as W. P. care Journal.
The Tine Circuit Sunday School association invites friends of the schools to a Labor Day picnic at Weed's Park. Five Sunday schools participate Spangler Chapel High Prairie Musserville M. E. Island church and Hopewell school house.
Mrs. John O'Brien hosted eighteen women at her Burlington road residence for a dinner in honor of Miss Mary Byrne Ottumwa Miss Anna Dawson St Louis Mo and Miss Elizabeth Gorey Chicago. Guests found the evening most enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs G S Pitchforth entertained a number of friends last evening at their Bis markup street home in honor of Miss Julia and Miss Bessie Le Quatte of Chicago. Music and games provided the entertainment with refreshments served.
A dance hosted by the Argus lodge Iowa Legion of Honor at the K of P hall drew over 125 couples. Thomas' orchestra provided the music for the event.
Twelve lady friends gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Kern’s Maiden Lane home. They played cards and games, then enjoyed refreshments for a pleasant social afternoon.
The Rebekah lodge holds an important meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the I O O F hall. The Rebekah drill team that met at the hall last evening will also assemble Friday evening.
In city today, Mr and Mrs Ed Nichols of Wilton visit friends. R Yard of Rock Island travels to Washington after brief local business. G W Van Camp of Greenfield IA leaves for Montpelier for the funeral of Thomas Agar. Various residents ride the Firefly or El Paso liner to and from towns for visits and duties.
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