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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1907

Page

5

Rider Hurled From Horse Injured In Fall

Oscar Howe, a farm hand on the Rounds farm, was severely injured Saturday evening when his horse tripped and fell throwing him to the ground. Edward Goldman, driving by, witnessed the accident and helped carry Howe to a city hospital where the right arm was fractured and the shoulder broken. Howe was later taken to the Rounds home and was resting nicely. Nearby notices include Mrs. Frank Thomas moving to Clinton street with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Hawk. Daniel Lord returning from Eliza Mt. on business. Mrs. James Turner heading to Neola for a visit. and Gordon Bennett traveling from Davenport due to his child’s illness.

Oscar Howe Rounds Farm Edward Goldman Rounds Home Frank Thomas Phillip Street Margaret Hawk Clinton Street Daniel Lord Near Eliza James Turner Neola Gordon Bennett Davenport

Roach and Musser Plant to Install Wood Carrier System

Large improvements planned for the Roach and Musser mill include a new wood carrier system to replace an inadequate method and a substantial boiler installation in the engine room. The project will begin immediately as part of winter upgrades. South Muscatine notes report local visits by Nettie Silberhorn and departures of George Henderson for Davenport, with church activities at Mulford Mission.

Roach & Musser

Power of Prayer Meeting at Musserville Church

Revival service at Musserville Methodist church drew a crowded auditorium of women. Mrs. C. C. Harper spoke on The Prayers of the righteous availeth much, sharing narratives and illustrating prayer’s benefits. A short musical program complemented the event. Local notes mention visits and travels of South End residents and Michael Pfeiffer's illness.

Musserville Methodist Church C. C. Harper South End

Unrivailed Values as TT buyers save money at our store

The ad claims you will get the worth of your money here with suits and over coats on display. It urges customers to review specials and visit the store to see the goods, promising strong purchasing power under all circumstances.

Vieunas Oxford

Subscriptions Opened to Reward Capture of Harry Jones

A citywide subscription list started this morning to raise a reward for the capture of Harry Jones, with rapid signings and varying donations. Five posses scoured Fairport for clues, checking every cave, barn, and coal bank, but no lead found. Jack and Al Bassett were arrested and questioned after reports they would resist searches, both claiming they have not seen the murderer.

Harry Jones Pepper Fairport William van Winkle Ben Earnest Jack al Bassett Mr. Bassett Jones

All members meet at FAA hall for Sunday meeting plans

All members are asked to convene at the FAA hall Tuesday at 7:00 PM to organize arrangements for attending the Sunday meeting in a body per committee chair.

Former Muscatine Clergyman Honored for New Washburn Chair

Rev Frank T Lee, longtime Muscatine and Chicago Congregational minister, has accepted a chair at Washburn College Topeka Kansas. The Chicago Ministers Union adopted a resolution praising his service and predicting greater usefulness as a Bible teacher in his new position.

Frank T. Lee First Congregational Church Maywood Washburn College Topeka Kan Chicago Congregational Ministers’ Union Chicago Kansas Brethren In

Plan to Combine Leagues Discuss Move at Quincy

A meeting of the Iowa League at Quincy this afternoon will explore uniting the Iowa and Three I leagues. Invitations go to President Justice of Iowa, President Holland of the Three I, and M H Sexton to discuss reorganization. tentative plans call for a combined league including Bloomington Quincy Jacksonville Peoria Springfield Burlington Rock Island Decatur with Davenport as a substitute.

Iowa League Quincy Iowa Justice The Holland M. H. Sexton Board of Control National Association Bloomington Jacksonville Peoria Springfield Burlington Rock Island Decatur Davenport Keokuk Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Waterloo Marshalltown Oskaloosa Clinton Dubuque Hannibal Muscatine Kewanee

Funeral services for Mrs Theo dore Steen held Wednesday

The funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Steen will be held from the residence at 119 West Third Street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. J. Kempton officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Theodore Steen West Third Street A. J. Kempton Greenwood Cemetery

Rogers Return From Morning Sun Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers have returned home after a brief visit to Morning Sun.

Harry Rogers Morning Sun

O Day's Markets Furphy Miner and Co Board of Trade

O Day reports from Chicago on December 9 with quotes from Furphy Miner and Co. and Lewist. Includes grain prices for May July December wheat corn oats and pork lard ribs hogs. notes top hog price $4.70 and yields for cattle sheep lambs and other produce. Wording reflects a busy market summary with daily received and upcoming consignments.

Furphy Miner & Co Board of Trade H. J Chicago

Chicago Cattle Receipts Rise Slightly Across Markets

Chicago cattle receipts show a 0c increase with Beeves selling around 3.30 per cwt and portions from 4.65 to 5.00 for western stock. Stockers and feed lots bring 4.25 to 4.60, while lighter and mixed grades fetch 4.40 to 4.75 and heavier lots near 4.40. The stock market notes a 60,000 figure with a 15¢ shift.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Note

Chicago market report shows butter steady with creamery at 20 27 1 2 cents and dairies at 17 4 25 cents. Eggs steady at 20 25 cents.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Market report from December 9

Chicago prices show poultry for sale with turkeys 12 cents, chickens 9 cents, springs 8 cents. The market note reflects easy trading and stable demand. Entities include Chicago and poultry items with per unit prices.

Chicago

New York Butter and Egg Market Report

New York market shows firm butter with various grades and packages. Creamery butter ranges 21 to 29 cents, dairy and process lines up to 28 cents, imitation creamery 21 to 22 cents. Eggs firm with firsts 26 to 32 cents and seconds 26 to 29 cents.

New York

Poultry Standards Listed for Chicks Turkeys and Fowls

A historical note outlines poultry dressings by age groups from ten to seventeen weeks, detailing chick en s at ten to sixteen weeks, turkeys at eleven to seventeen weeks, and fowls from ten to thirteen weeks, reflecting period poultry sizing norms.

A F and A M Iowa Lodge to Meet Tuesday Evening

A F and A M Iowa Lodge No 2 will hold a special communication on Tuesday evening December 10 to confer the third degree. The Triangular lodge of Letts will join and the Eastern Star ladies will serve supper after the work. Brethren expected to attend. By order W W W

A. F A. M. Iowa Lodge Letts Eastern Star

Mrs Weatherly Returns Home After Hoopes Visit

Mrs. Weatherly returns to her Wilton home after a short visit at the Seltzer residence in Hoopes addition and attending the Sunday revival meetings.

Miss Georgia Davis Returns Home After Visit

Miss Georgia Davis of Walcott Iowa returns home Saturday afternoon after a brief visit with relatives on Grandview Avenue.

Georgia Davis Walcott Grandview Avenue

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