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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

2

Elks to Dedicate New Clubhouse With Gala Plans

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans a November or December dedication for the new Muscatine lodge quarters. A gala day is possible with speakers including Judge M. J. Wade Iowa City and Mayor George W. Scott Davenport. Dr. Harry Johnson Dean will attend the Dallas grand lodge June 10 for about ten days.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks M. J. Wade Iowa City George W. Scott Davenport Frailey Ft. Madison Muscatine B. P. O. E Iowa Des Moines Dubuque Elks Muscatine Dean Harry Johnson Dean Dallas Texas

Plan Two Big Days at the Y M C A

The Y M C A will host two big days on July 14 and 15. July 14 focuses on a moonlight excursion, while July 15 marks the formal opening of the new pool funded by P M Musser. Readings, music, and an orchestra will accompany the events, with the pool opening to members on July 16.

P. M. Musser

Minnie C II Could Enter New York Regatta

The Minnie C II, winner of the Mississippi Valley championship at a recent regatta, may be sent to the New York motor boat races in late August. The Mississippi Valley Power Boat association plans to fund entry and expenses by collecting from member clubs. Owner F Corsepious would likely approve the trip and Minnie C II is expected to perform well in its class.

Mississippi Valley New York New York City Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association F. Corsepius

White Collar Line timetable for Davenport and Burlington sailing

White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport each weekday at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 7 30 a.m., returning at 7 p.m. Boat for Burlington runs every weekday at 8 30 p.m., arriving at Burlington 9 15 the next morning. W. G. Block Co., agents.

White Collar Line Columbia Helen Blair Davenport Burlington W. G. Block

German American Bank Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The German American Bank held its annual meeting at the new East Second street building. Dr. F H Little was elected chairman and S L Johnson secretary. The bank reported a flourishing year with $5000 added to surplus and 7 percent dividends. New directors named include J L Giesler F H Little Charles A Mull W S Hill F W Eversmeyer Gus Schmidt Albert Baird J Bartemeier and H F Giessler. Officers elected: President H F Giessler Vice President J L Giesler Cashier S L Johnson Asst Cashier J W Hahn Book-keepers Clarence Schmidt Carl Parchert.

New Bank East Second Street F. H. Little S. L. Johnson J. L. Giesler Charles A. Mull W. S. Hill F. W. Eversmeyer Gus Schmidt Albert Baird J. Bartemeier H. F. Giessler Asst Cashier J. W. Hahn Clarence Schmidt Carl Parchert

Trades and Labor Assembly Elects Officers

The semi annual session of the Trades and Labor Assembly was held last night at Assembly hall. Rufus L. Boydston was named president for the next six months. Other officers named include H. R. Othmer vice president J. F. Berry secretary C. L. Smith treasurer Wm. Hiller sergeant at arms and executive committee members R L Boydston H R Othmer J F Berry J J O'Brien H F Kurriger. Trustees named are Lee Lang C W Dale and J J O'Brien.

Trades and Labor Assembly Assembly Hall Rufus L. Boydston Iowa Federation of Labor H. R. Othmer J. F. Berry C. L. Smith Wm. Hiller R L. Boydston J. J. O’brien H. F. Kurriger Lee Lang C. W. Dale J. J. O'Brien

Heavy Rainstorm Floods Atalissa Streets

Atalissa Iowa experiences one of the heaviest rainstorms in years. From 5 to 7 30 PM rain and wind cause flooding of streets and cellars, with extensive crop damage and trees uprooted.

Atalissa

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed By Doctors

The article extols Dr Pierce’s medicines noting bottles print full ingredients sworn to by Pierce. It asserts alcohol free processing with glycerine extraction and claims the Golden Medical Discovery cleanses blood aids digestion and relieves bronchial trouble though not a cure for advanced consumption. Endorsements from medical leaders accompany the claim.

F.cag Dr. Pierce

Corporal Fuller Wins Medal Again in Drill

Corporal Charles Fuller captured the prize in a spell down drill at the armory hall last evening, with Private Albert Richards close second. Sixty men competed and Fuller and Richards endured twenty minutes before Richards misinterpreted a command, making Fuller the victor for the second time.

Charles Fuller Company C Armory Hall Corporal Fuller Albert Richards Fuller

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthy Kidneys

The advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Remedy cleanses impurities from the blood and restores kidney health. A. W. Morgan, Druggist, urges readers to take the remedy to become well.

Foley A. W. Morgan

G A R Veterans to Sit on Platform at Muscatine Chautauqua

Muscatine Chautauqua opens July 24 with Gen. Black addressing veterans. The G A R post arranges platform seating for up to five hundred veterans and auxiliaries to hear the renowned commander. Black will lecture The Evolution of a Leader or How Grant Came, drawing Civil War era appeal.

Black Muscatine Chautauqua Grand Army of the Republic of the United States Grant Muscatine G. A. R. Post

Picnic for Becca Diamond Guests at Resley's Lake

A group of about 30 young people enjoyed a Sunday outing at Resley's lake near Atalissa hosted by Misses Rosa and Mary Bleeden for Miss Becca Diamond of Cincinnati visiting Muscatine. Wagonettes transported guests. midday dinner, afternoon games, fishing and refreshments followed. Out-of-town guests included Lenna Smith Chicago Hattye Sosna Rock Island Minnie Hirschman Omaha Anna and Liebee Ur dangen Grinnell Abe Glick Lone Tree Jacob Becker Davenport William Flavous Davenport and Jacob Moneim New York City.

Lenna Smith Chicago Becca Diamond Cincinnati Hattye Sosna Rock Island, Il Minnie Hirschman Omaha Neb Anna and Liebee Urdangen Grinnell Abe Glick Lone Tree Jacob Becker Davenport William Flavous Jacob Moneim New York City N. Y

Kautz and Vetter Secretly Wed in Davenport

Harry Kautz and Frieda Vetter were secretly married at 4:30 PM Saturday in Davenport at St. Pauls Lutheran church with Rev. W H Blancke officiating. The couple, previously engaged, left Muscatine on No 50, followed by witnesses Walter D Vetter and Gertrude Mark, and plan to reside at 114 East Third Street.

Harry Kautz Frieda Vetter Davenport W. H. Blancke St. Paul's Lutheran Church W. H. Blanche West Eighth Street Liebbrand, Ryan & Company East Third Street

Inaugurate Contest in Court of Honor in Des Moines

A Court of Honor meeting last evening announced a three month membership contest to boost the local branch. Two teams were picked to compete with keen rivalry expected. An invitation from Des Moines courts to attend a statewide celebration on July 16 was received, with a vote to consider attendance next Monday.

Court of Honor Order Des Moines

Union Meeting Moves to Church In Columbus Junction

The union meeting was held in the Methodist church rather than the school campus as planned. Joe Ott visited relatives from Friday to this morning. A P Thoman returned from Davenport where Mrs Thoman is hospitalized in critical condition after a surgical operation. Mr and Mrs Wil Lee and daughter Bernice had been guests.

Columbus Junction Methodist Church Joe Ott A. P. Thoman Davenport

Local residents visit and travel noted in weekend notices

The column lists residents and visitors with brief movements. Mr and Mrs Wm Barringer left Friday to Centerville with Mrs Lee's mother staying longer. W H Gelatt visits relatives while Mr and Mrs Israel Rabenold entertain. Others include Miss Beatrice Klotz in Muscatine, F B Shaum and son Max visiting, Chas Buffington from Omaha and Chas Paugh from Chicago returning home, plus trips to Farmington and Crawfordsville for family visits.

Wm. Barringer Centerville Lee S. M. Huston W. H. Gelatt Israel Rabenold M. J. Gush Cotter Edgar Elizabeth Owens George Wapello Ola Worthman Farmington Sam Harmon Chas. Paugh Chicago Beatrice Klotz Muscatine F. B. Shaum Max Clark Huston Chas. Buffington Omaha D. S. Buffington S. B. Paxton J. H. Rickey Crawfordsville

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