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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
The column lists Nievel & Son offerings including eclipse naptha soap and cut glass plus silverware. It notes Mrs Marvy Waltman visiting from Columbus Junction and Miss Bertha Plum returning from a visit to Mrs George Webb. Also mentions Joseph Fuller nearing death and a fight at St Marys hall with admission fees.
An invitation to the Congregational fair with a big supper from five to seven offers turkey oysters plum pudding and trimming at a bargain price, encouraging attendees to visit for affordable presents.
J. H. Connor has purchased B. M. Tewksbery's share in the Muscatine Market and assumed all resources and liabilities. All business with the firm should be presented to J. H. Connor as proprietor.
A test of the new power house fire whistle coincided with a blaze at the Gleason residence on Washington Street East Hill. The fire started in the rear, burned the roof and kitchen side, but neighbors' quick action saved the house. Firemen did not intervene as the fire was outside the fire limits. The home is owned by John Ross.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Aul who died this morning will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran church. A private 1 PM house service precedes the public church service conducted by Rev. George Meier. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. George Philips of Milwaukee visiting in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Demorest was curling her hair when the curling iron slipped and burned her eye. Dr. F. H. Little attended and reported the optic badly burned with fear of possible loss of sight in that eye.
Attractions Tonight announces B C Whitney presents a Grand Tonight show titled Show Girl featuring elaborate scenic production and stunning costumes with pretty performers. Whitney's reputation for spectacular productions signals an immersive stage experience for local audiences.
At 7 p m last night Mrs Matilda McCaw and Joseph Foreman were wed at the German Evangelical church parsonage. Rev J Jans officiated with only close relatives present. The couple will reside on Grant street East Hill and begin receiving friends soon.
A. L. Lindner, manager of the Citizens' Street Railway and Light Co., confirms resignation to take effect January 1 after contract extension at the request of Childs Hulswit Co. of Grand Rapids. The new owners plan major citywide improvements, including a downtown loop and extensions on Iowa Avenue and Eighth Street, aiming to improve service. Lindner will stay on briefly to assist transitions and may pursue local industry work.
Tomorrow's season finale between South Muscatine and Moline West Ends was cancelled to allow South Muscatine to face the Muscatine Independents for the city championship. The Independents added strong players and a capable quarterback, aiming to hold Athletics to few or no scores.
An advertisement notes a splendid record for Dr Kings New Life Pills curing headache biliousness constipation and other ailments. The product is offered at 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Mrs Luckey wife of Joseph Luckey of near Bethel died after months of illness. Born Lenora Woodruff in Salem Civio on December 8 1850 she married Joseph Luckey and lived on the family farm. Survived by husband ten children and several relatives the funeral was at Bethel church with burial at Bethel cemetery. Local notices follow about visitors and moves in Columbus Junction community.
Wilcox and family and Mrs Wm O Conner and family of this place with Mrs Frank Thompson and husband and Harry Russell and wife of Burlington spent Thanksgiving at his home on Second Street. The Presbyterian ladies served a dinner at the I O O F hall and will serve supper. W F Hall, the new postmaster, started duties with Miss Nettie Dill assisting temporarily. Miss Dill has served over a dozen years and will retire today. Arthur Hall will aid his father. Chan ning will handle the store, and Miss Lottie Letts will stay until after January.
A dyspeptic rural schoolteacher credits Grape-Nuts with reversing lifelong stomach trouble and enabling a full Christmas meal. She describes gradual improvement from severe symptoms to renewed strength after starting the cereal, and cites a similar case of a blue-tinged child becoming rosy and energetic. Claims are attributed to Postum Co. and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
A brief notice notes a tenant quickly dispossessed by use of Dr King’s New Discovery cough or cold remedy priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
J. H. Connor today buys the interest of B. M. Tewksbery to run the Muscatine Market alone. He has been in partnership since purchasing it from Koehler & Neibert. Connor plans a general fish market and will stock items as the market provides.
The Muscatine Commercial club schedules its annual meeting for Monday evening at the club rooms. Full attendance of members is urged as officers are to be elected and other business addressed. J. W. Eells serves as secretary.
M B A Regular meeting of Bend City lodge 142 scheduled for Monday evening December 3. Members urged to attend as full attendance is requested and officers will be elected. President H King presiding.
A disturbance at St Marys Hall erupts into a riot as guards confront prisoners. The clash prompts a shutdown of the facility and an investigation into security lapses and inmate aggression.
Louise Marie Gabel and Herman Schroeder wed at the Gabel home near Nichols with a cream satin gown and a five course dinner. The couple, soon visiting Chicago and the gulf coast, will reside in Muscatine at 1146 Lucas street and be at home December 15. James Thomas Stockdale and Anne Poultney announce a Baltimore ceremony with a Schenectady home to follow January 15. Stockdale, formerly of Muscatine, holds an electrical job in Schenectady.
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran held an experience social in the church basement with about fifty youths. Members shared how they earned funds for the league, a dollar per person, and the event included a short literary program with recitations and addresses followed by games and refreshments. The group raised 166.00 for local expenses and benevolent purposes.
The J. D. club met yesterday afternoon at 701 West Eighth street with cards. First prize went to Miss Margie McPartsland, second to Mrs Lem White, and third to Mrs John Neibert. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed the gathering. Next meeting set for 10990 Hershey avenue on Wednesday afternoon December 129.
Mrs. A. L. Lindner hosted a six course dinner for her son Charles Lindner of Eau Claire Wisconsin visiting in the city. Guests included Harry Phillips Ralph Lillibridge Frank Giesler Will Hudler Dr. Henry F. Lange Will Kaiser Jr and A. L. Lindner.
Ramona council of the Degree of Pocahontas has arranged a dance for December 7 at the Maccabee hall. Pauchet's orchestra will provide music for an evening expected to attract a large attendance.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon at 2 to discuss plans for the Brotherhood of St Paul banquet scheduled for next Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
The Shakespeare club gathered at the association rooms yesterday evening to continue study of Shakespeare. A good attendance of members was noted.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist Church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlor. The group carried out the usual church society tasks and activities.
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon in regular session.
The Mulford Chapel Ladies' Aid held an annual supper and sale at Old Green Street Mission last evening. Despite a small room, large attendance and ready-made article sales produced a neat sum. The event marks the final supper in the old building before completion of the chapel. The Mothers' club meets next Monday at Mrs. R. M. Chase’s home with a 3 PM program and readings by James Whitcomb Riley, a paper by Mrs. Emerson Hoopes, and a musical number.
The second in the series by popular young men drew about 50 couples to Hare's hall last evening. The Thomas orchestra provided music and dancing continued until 12 39, marking the event as a charming and successful affair.
Members of St Marys Card club held a cinch tournament at their hall on Lak a Street yesterday afternoon. Nine tables were used with a strong attendance. Mrs Peter Frambers won the top honors after an afternoon of cinch play. Light refreshments of ice cream and coke were served.
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division John Henry Webb is declared bankrupt. The first creditors meeting is set for December 12, 1906 at 9:00 AM at the Muscatine office of C A W Kent. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Davenport Iowa December 1 1906 Raph CC Williamson Referee in Bankruptcy.
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