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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1908

Page

8

Gillilan to Star Course at the Grand Tomorrow

The Star course features Gillilan the humorist at the Grand tomorrow evening with single admission 50c. Mrs E Griffith travels to Wilton for the funeral of Mrs William Johnston. Misses Mary and Katherine Zeug depart for New York to buy spring and summer millinery.

E. Griffith Pine Street Wilton William Johnston Gillilan Humorist Mary Katherine Zeug New York City Johnson Millinery Co

America's great humorist at the Grand Tuesday

Gillilan, among the greatest humorists of America, appears at the Grand tomorrow evening as part of Star course. The third number on the bill features his performance with an audience expected to laugh throughout.

Gillilan Baltimore the Grand America

Catholics rap judge in Shanghai case hits US envoy

Chicago February 3 The American Federation of Catholic Societies held a semi annual session at the Great Northern hotel deferring action on a request by Shanghai Catholics to remove United States Consular Judge L R Wilfley. The protest charges him with attacking the Catholic church in a will case and saying the popish clergy rob widows and orphans while awaiting further confirmations from Shanghai churchmen.

Chicago Ill Shanghai China United States L. R. Wilfley Court For China American Federation of Catholic Societies Great Northern Hotel Wilfley

Humorist Set for Grand Theatre Tomorrow Night

The greatest humorist performs at the Grand tomorrow night. The act promises top gags and lively storytelling. Fans expect a memorable evening in a classic venue.

VICTORS RETURN 10 MEET THE SOLDIERS

Ottumwa Y M C A team returns home after a 27 to 24 win over Rock Island Y M C A. The fast Ottumwa squad prepares to face Company C in a farewell contest in this city this evening, promising a tight battle.

Rock Island Ottumwa

Papke Kelly bout postponed to March 17

Promoter T. E. Jones says Papke's nose remains sore after recent knife surgery and he cannot train properly until late March. He expects Hugo Kelly to meet Papke on St. Patrick’s Day in a German versus Italian clash at Spring Valley, with Papke's nose wounds healing but not ready for boxing.

Hugo Kelly Billy Papke St. Patrick’s Day T. E. Jones Spring Valley Jones Papke Billy

Wilton Funeral for Mrs. Johnston and Local Notices

The Wilton community marked the funeral of Mrs. Louise Holmes Johnston at the home with a M E church service. Interment followed in Oakdale cemetery. Survivors include Jefferson and Edwin Johnston and several daughters. Also noted were school entertainment at the Masonic hall and visits by residents to Muscatine and Davenport.

Jefferson Edwin Johnston A. E. Whitmer W. G. Griffith Earl Whitmer James Morrison Oakdale Corley Louise Holmes Johnston Warrenton Athens County Ohio Wilton Iowa Wm. Johnston Cedar County Johnston Sylvanus Emma Edwin Ida Grove A. E. Ford Grinnell H. C. Perry Hattie Johnston Methodist Church W. A. Pye Nellie Stoner Raye Stockham Wilton High School Masonic Hall H. S E. Friedericksen Muscatine H. A. Ficken Bertha Hamon John Hamon Persia Geo. Bannick Davenport Ed Bischoff Elizabeth Kaufman Lena Freyermuth Horace Klass Myrtle Slater Moscow Herman Jarr F. B. James

Local Visits and Travel Noted in Iowa City Area

Passengers headed to Iowa City for visits with friends and a dental convention. Mrs. J P Ryan returns from Muscatine to family home. B L Norton brings his father C W Norton’s body from Phoenix for Presbyterian funeral tomorrow at two. John Killion heads to Kansas City Kansas to visit relatives. Dor Edge travels to Iowa City for the day.

Iowa City J. P. Ryan Margaret Dwyer Muscatine B. L. Norton Phoenix Ariz C. W. Norton Presbyterian Church

Dane Favorite In Tuesday Bout

In Los Angeles on February 3 the crowd awaits a lightweight clash between Nelson and Upholz. Both fighters claim victory and promise decisive blows, with Rudolph asserting Nelson will be stopped before ten rounds. Fans anticipate a strong showing from both in top condition.

Los Angeles Nelson Upholz Battler Dane Rudolph

Heath Family Assets Drain Heath & Mfg Funds Amid Extravagance

Chicago reports reveal Heath and Milligan Manufacturing funds were overdrawn by about 180000 dollars used for private purposes by the Heath family. Ernest W Heath, the president, is named for personal extravagance while relatives admit uncertainty over possible speculation. President Heath declined to comment.

Chicago, Ill Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company Heath Ernest W. Heath

Ministers Consider Speaker and Charity Plan in Muscatine

The Muscatine Ministerial Association met at the Y M C A to discuss bringing Attorney T W Trickett of Kansas City Kansas to speak at the tabernacle on February 16 or 23. The group also talked about forming a charity organization for church members, with plans to be finalized soon.

Ministerial Association T. W. Trickett Kansas City Kansas Tabernacle Trickett Muscatine

Markets Update from Chicago Board of Trade

Furnished by Miner & Co with H J Frenzel manager, Chicago Feb 3. Shows open high low close and settle figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs. hogs closed shade lower. Cars received today and estimated cars tomorrow list grain and hog totals.

Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade H. J. Frenzel

Chicago Produce Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Chicago market reports on February 3 show cattle receipts at 24 000 steady to higher with beeves 3 60 to 6 15 cows and heifers 1 70 to 3 60 stockers and feeders 2 60 to 4 60 westerners 3 70 to 4 60. hog receipts 43 000 strong with ranges 4 10 to 4 50 and bulk 4 30 to 4 40. sheep 20 000 steady with lambs 5 00 to 7 20 and yearlings 4 90 to 5 60.

Chicago

It Had Room Dear Me Tom Confident Reply

Uncle John teases Tom about his eating, and Tom quips that he is not as small inside as he appears outside. The playful exchange centers on size and appetite between nephew and uncle.

Tom Uncle John

Where He Got His Money

Howell claims the fortune came from a book Powell asks if he is an author. Howell clarifies the source was his father-in-law’s check book in a short exchange.

Howell Powell

Wheat and grain futures mixed on Chicago board

Wheat futures opened around 96 to 964 with highs near 9614 and lows near 9544 as markets showed narrow ranges. July wheat traded 92 to 93 while corn May moved between 59 and 59 and oats May opened 51 with a 51.3% close. Pork May at 12.00 and ribs at 6.52. rye cash 81 to 21% and timothy and clover little activity. Prices for No 2 red and hard contracts quoted in late trading with scattered fractional quotes across grades.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report

Chicago market notes on February 3 show butter steady with creamery prices ranging from 20 to 32 percent and dairy prices from 20 to 28 percent. Eyes steady with a quoted range around 21 to a missing value.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Market Prices Tug at Steady

Chicago on February 3 reports poultry steady as turkeys bring 10 cents, chickens 11 cents, and springs 10 cents per pound.

Chicago

New York Butter and Egg Market Report Feb 3

Butter prices show strength with creamery specials at 33 1/3 to 34 1/2 cents, extras 38 cents, and various grades from 23 32 to 25 cents. Eyes grade holds at 26 cents for firsts and 24 25 cents for seconds.

New York

New York Poultry Market and St Louis Produce Prices

New York market firm for dressed poultry with chickens 12 20c and turkeys 12 16c and fowls 10 13c. St Louis market quotes May wheat 96 to 96.5 cents, corn 56 15 to 56. Oats 48 cents.

New York St. Louis

Peoria Produce Market Report

Peoria market update from February 3 notes No. 3 corn priced at 50 cents per bushel.

Peoria

Local Market Prices and Livestock Rates

A wide listing of farm prices and market rates including corn oats wheat and various feeds. per cwt per lb per bag figures for eggs butter hay and grain. Live stock values cover cattle, sheep, lambs, bulls, veal calves, and hogs with price ranges. Also includes fresh and canned fish fruits vegetables and poultry prices from Muscatine Produce Co and local markets.

Muscatine Produce Co

Flower Market Prices On Grapes Fruit and Flowers

Concord grapes range 20 to 40 cents per pound California Basin grapes 15 cents per pound Grapefruit 7 to 12 cents each Figs 10 to 25 cents per pound Carnations 50 to 75 cents per dozen Roses 1.00 to 1.25 per dozen Daffodils 50 cents Chrysanthemums 50 to 75 cents 1.00 2.00 3.00 per dozen American Beauty Roses 2 to 3 per dozen Lilies 2.50 to 3.00

Malaga Concord Basin

Changing the Tune in a Detective Story

The detective notes a new dodge defeats old tricks as a thief escapes. A bygone butler tale is cited about chilling the beer with a whistle disguised as a tune. An advertisement promotes Bucklen's Amnic Salve for bruises, sores, and burns at Havercamp's Drug Store.

James Washington Star Havercamp

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