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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1909

Page

8

Local notes include visits and travels among Illinois City and tri-cities

Local notes list residents and out of town trips in the region. Miss Bessie Hayes and Miss Sadie Miller are visiting friends in the area while Miss Martha Hines travels to Lone Tree. Charles Salisbury leaves for Ft. Madison for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Clyde Padgett return from Colono Illinois. An opera night at Grand Opera House and a beauty product promotion at Holllister’s store appear in the same roundup.

Sadie Miller Fredonia

Brownsworths Royal Blue shoes the limit in leather

Daily notices show residents and visitors from Davenport Muscatine Burlington Wilton and Rock Island traveling by train to spend afternoons with friends attend regattas shop and visit. Local ads promote Sleery-Eye flour Hollister's tea and a five room house for sale.

Brownsworth

Durant Defeats Wilton in Wrangle-Laden Game

Durant Independents edged Wilton Independents in a tense July game at Durant after a 15 minute stoppage over umpire disputes. Durant scored in the second and seventh innings to pull away, while Wilton led briefly in the fifth before the final two Durant runs sealed the 3 to 2 victory. Batteries Abbott and Killion for Wilton, Freeland and Ficken for Durant.

Wilton, Tra Durant Independents Wilton Independents Durant Wilton Wilton Battery Abbott Killion Freeland Ficken

Catterthwaite Dies at Old Home After Stroke

Cyrus Satterthwaite died at his long-time Iowa County homestead after a cerebral hemorrhage following an apoplexy. Born December 14, 1858, he resided at the Iowa City road home his life. Survived by Olive Payme Satterthwaite, six children Alma Freyermuth Elmer Merle Maynard Ellsworth Elizabeth, two brothers John and Edwin, and sister Mrs Botsford. Funeral plans not announced.

Cyrus Satterthwaite Iowa City Road Mr. Satterthwaite Muscatine County Olive Payme Alma Freyermuth Atalissa Elmer Merle Maynard Ellsworth Elizabeth Satterthwaite John Satterthwaite Charles Botsford Fruita Colo Edwin Satterthwaite Oklahoma

Switchmen's excursion to Tri-Cities set for Sunday

W. W. and Sisters will lead a Switchmen's excursion to the Tri-Cities on Sunday July 11. The boat will not depart Davenport before 11 PM. An evening of dancing is planned.

Man W. W Si Ies Tri-Cities Davenport

Numerous Visitors and Local Trips Reported in Columbus Junction

Residents traveled to Burlington Bard West Liberty and Muscatine over the weekend visiting relatives and friends. Names include Harry Cobb Mrs C A Shearer Joe Dotson Dr L G Woodruff E S Curtis Mrs Peter Wilson Frank Lucas I M Lane Gladys Leona Moyer Eva Browning Mrs H S Buffington Miss Carrie Shaffer and others.

Columbus Junction Harry Cobb Burlington C. A. Shearer Joe Dotson Bard W. Dunham L. G. Woodruff Graneview E. S. Curtis Peter Wilson Frank Lucas P. E. Axtel I. M. Lane Gladys West Branch M. Jarrard Son Scott Newton McGill Zenor Harold Thomas West Liberty H. S. Buffington Mediapolis R. W. Bahns Enid Okla Carrie Shaffer F. E. Jessup Sigzourney

Pure Food Groceries Offer Fresh Produce and a Piano Giveaway

No Malter promotes Pure Food Groceries highlighting cleanliness and inside storage of fruits and vegetables. It mentions a $400,400 Cote piano to be given away with voter certificates and urges customers to drink J. A. Folger & Co. coffee.

The Glorious Fourth and Jewelry

The Fourth of July celebration is linked to jewelry purchases from our stock. Buy jewelry for personal wear or silver and cut glass for table use. Gift to a wife husband or friend to keep and cherish. Enjoyable, tasteful commemoration while avoiding fireworks beyond children.

Residents' Weekend Visits and Travels Noted Across Regions

Local column records numerous weekend visits and travel plans. Names include Mrs J J Stapp, A A Rynearson and Blanche Rynearson, Rev Calvin Foster, Mrs Chas Armbright, Laura Kell, Louis Fender, J Baker, Henry Hill, Dora Dickey, Hazel Ostrander, Jennie Robertson, Gracie Willmering, F Weaver, F Camp, Chas Gawthrop, Nellie, Arnold Bairns, Clarence Griffith, Minor and Lischer families, plus Ceda Pates and Hattie Bates.

J. J. Stapp Cotter A. A. Rynearson Blanche Gladys Rynearson Washington Calvin Foster Thornville Ohio Chas. Armbright Muscatine Laura A. G. Lischer Wapello Ceda Pates Hattie Bates

Honors To Former Muscatine Girl

Muscatine relatives of Miss Margaret Munroe receive word of her graduation from a Philadelphia girls high school and awarding of a four years scholarship at Bryn Mawr. Her illness in spring shortened study, yet she plans to use the scholarship this fall.

Muscatine Margaret Munroe W. G. Munroe Philadelphia Margaret Bryn Mawr East Miss Munroe

Mitchell Arrives Takes Up Y M C A Work

J G Mitchell, recently named secretary of the Muscatine Y M C A, arrived in the city Saturday night and assumed charge this morning. He has not stated future plans, but previously did strong religious work in Muscatine before moving to Duluth Minnesota for a better offer. Now he returns to Muscatine to serve as general secretary.

J. G. Mitchell Muscatine

Celebration 13 Largely Attended Fourth of July Event

A large Fourth of July celebration near Illinois City drew a vast crowd to a grove two miles away. Pauchet's band supplied music as the Illinois City Modern Woodmen drill team organized the day with races and amusements while attorney Samuel R. Kenworthy of Rock Island gave the keynote talk. Many attendees picnicked and stayed all day.

Illinois City Illinois Modern Woodmen of America Pauchet Samuel R. Kenworthy Rock Island Grove the Grove

Market Prices and Livestock Rates in Local Trade Columns

A dense list of commodity prices and farm stock quotes including grains oats wheat corn and hay, plus live stock values for heavy and light choice cattle veal calves sheep lambs and hogs. Dairy eggs butter and pork products appear with per unit pricing, alongside assorted fresh vegetables and nuts with per peck or per pound rates. Local merchants like Marthete and the Meare firm are cited as market sources.

Mrscatine Produce Co

Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for help after bereavement

We thank friends and neighbors who assisted us during our bereavement and those who sent flowers and especially the Court of Honor for its floral offerings. Louis Noethlich. R. L. Boydston and Family.

Court of Honor Louis Noethlich R. L. Boydston

West Liberty Social Notes From July Visits and Arrivals

West Liberty IA July snippets list visitors and residents from Millersburg Cedar Rapids West Branch and Muscatine. Families including Mrs John Close and daughters Miss Ethel Mrs Fred Jarvis travel from Millersburg to West Liberty. Nina Reeves departs after a stay. Lriver guests and travelers such as Miss Lena Ward Miss Anna White and Miss Sadie Worrall are noted with trains and trains. A new 12 pound daughter arrives at Mr and Mrs George Harney.

West Liberty John Close Ethel Fred Jarvis Millersburg Ill J. N. Scott Lester West Branch Chautauqua Alta Lottie Burke Wm. Padman North Calhoun Street Thomas McCarthy Cedar Rapids J. M. Martin West Fourth Street Nina Reeve Vinton Nina Reeves West Fifth Street Sadie Worrall Centerdale Susan W Charlie Burkhart Anna White Moscow Frank Corbin Marshalltown Iowa City Fred Timm Muscatine William Bodman Florence Bodman George Harney C. S. Martin James

Switchmen's Excursion to Davenport and Rock Island

Starck's Military Band engaged for the Switchmen's excursion on Sunday July 11 to Davenport and Rock Island with travel by train and concert events planned.

Starck Davenport Rock Island

Chicago Live Stock Market Summary for July 5

Receipts: cattle 15000 steady to 10c lower with Reeves at 5.19 to 7.30, Texans 4.75 to 6.20, Westerners 4.80 to 6.25, stockers 3.60 to 6.25, cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.40, calves 5.00 to 7.50. Hogs receipts 18000 up 10c. live trades 7.35 to 8.25, bulk 7.80 to 8.25. Sheep 12000 weak 10c lower. lambs 5.00 to 8.25.

Chicago Ill

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Young Men’s Bruthenberg Clothing East Second St Vors Crown Restaurat J. A. Bond Prop J. E. Kranz Bessie Hayes A. B. Clapp Hershey Eld Earl Lippelgoes Jack Bessey Grand Opera House Martha Hines Cedar Street Lone Tree Charles Salisbury Ft. Madison White's, Cor. 3Rd and Cedar Iva Morgan Irma Reeves Moline Ottie Snyder Clyde Padgett Iowa Avenue Colono, Ill Hollister Rocky Mountain J. Havercamp Prescription Drug Store R. Ditto Walnut Street Harold Pantel B. D. Fox Brighton Birdie Chasteen Noreen Nagle Mrs. Homes Carson J. C. Strouse Fruitland Viola Mark East Fourth Street H. E. Dice John Carson Tipton John Ray East Sixth Street E. H. Eins Harry Tschillard Fannie McDaniel Hershey Avenue Ruth Sanger Bloomfield G. R. Hawkins West Second Street M. W. Stirlen Edith Gundrum Cypress Street Flora Butler West Third Street J. W. Richardson Candy Kitchen Naomi Stuart Edith Teetz C. E. Shillig United States John A. Robbins J. Havercamp Frank Allen East Third Street Hazel Morrow Mr. Allen Wilton Ball Seyventh B. Catterthwaite Old Home Orrhage J. A. Folger & Co W.F. Miksch Iowa Ave H. F. Barnard CO Mitchell Illi Nois City Nished the S&e Muscatine Markets David Bogard Eres McQuesten & Sawyer Co Cara-Ja GEO W. Reuling Wagner Bros E. 2Nd St Cadie’s New Jewelry Store West Second Reet Kemble Hotel Phone
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