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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
Local page highlights band concerts at Electric Park with Miss Slater visiting Bellevue hospital and a Khaki uniform drill by Go C at the Armory. Parks, sausage and cottage cheese ads mingle with notices of a lodge meeting postponed to July 17 and a German Baptist picnic at Weed Park.
An old ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve indigestion and starvation pains. The 25 cent price is listed from Nevercawp's Prescription Drug Store.
Freight and passenger trains were delayed or diverted after major washouts washed away hundreds of feet of track near Fairport and four miles north of Muscatine. The Wilton branch lost 109 feet of track, with a bridge washout halting traffic. crews worked overnight to stabilize lines. At Fairport a 309 foot washout east of town threatened schedules while a second washout near Buffalo damaged additional track.
Frank Bowman the liveryman used a large team and buggy to transport the Muscatine Journal to Wilton Altlssa Moscow West Liberty and towns along the Rock Island line after washouts threatened late editions. He also mobilized section crews to fix a washout between here and Fairport, earning praise from the Rock Island railroad.
In hot July and August the stomach needs extra care. A claimed remedy is a mixture of Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine taken before meals and at bedtime to stimulate gastric juices and act as a tonic.
The national convention of the Young People's Christian Union began in Boston Mass on July 11. Reports from executive officers were read and reviews of work in mission fields followed.
In Minneapolis a sea lion named Paupukeewis escaped from Longfellow garden at Minnehaha and vanished downstream after slipping past keepers. Three sea lions from Santa Barbara are kept in a waterfilled pen. Paupukeewis’ absence prompted a local search led by Jones and riverman Lon Sherwood with hopes of recovery and return to the Gardens.
Miss Emma Tobias and Will Bronner were married last evening at the Tobias home in High Prairie by Rev. A J Kempton. The ceremony was followed by supper. witnesses included many local friends and F W Schroeder of Eliza IL as an out of town guest. Bronner a High Prairie farmer and Tobias a Lilly dry goods clerk.
A large group gathered at Electric Park for the Highland Nobles Sewing Society yesterday afternoon. Rain did not dampen plans as members sewed and completed substantial work. next meeting set for July 24 at Mrs Cal McDaniel 1196 Hershey Avenue.
Mrs Mark Coyner entertained her Sunday school class with a picnic at the four mile bridge yesterday. The outing began in a wagonette and ended with a noon dinner after a day of fishing and outdoor sports. Attendees included Elmer Bell Charles Nelson Harry Sickman Albert Hendrix Harold Barnard Edwin Westrate George Zoller John Meerdink Mrs C E Hamilton Con Glyn and Miss Addie Stiles.
The American Patriots met at Mrs. J. C. Thompson's home on Mulberry Street. Refreshments were served as members voted to skip summer meetings and schedule several picnics in the near future.
The Baptist church Men's club holds its monthly meeting at Weed park tomorrow evening at 7. The event coincides with the church semi annual business meeting and members are asked to bring well filled baskets for a picnic supper.
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational church met yesterday afternoon at the parsonage with a large attendance. Considerable work was accomplished and the next meeting is set for Wednesday, July 17.
The lady clerks of the B E Lilly dry goods store enjoyed a four course six o clock dinner last evening at Mrs M A Chaney 104 West Sixth street A program and several musical numbers followed the meal
Dorcas society meeting was postponed due to bad weather and will be held Monday evening at Mrs. Jacob Martin’s home 705 East Seventh Street. Members are urged to attend as plans for the chautauqua tent will be discussed.
The Colonel Hare Circle will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening July 12 at Mrs G A Riemcke's home on East Sixth street All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
Weather and lack of attendance force Weed Park club to postpone yesterday's meeting. Newly elected officers will be installed at the next gathering.
Members of the South Muscatine Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs B D Randleman’s home on B street. The program centered on sewing and fellowship as the group continued its community church work.
The Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran church met yesterday at the home of Mrs. Jo Angersbach on Iowa avenue. Regular sewing was completed and refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 17 at the church parlors.
The Royal Neighbors conducted their regular business meeting last evening with good turnout. Refreshments were served after the session.
The Missionary society of the United Brethren church postponed their meeting from last evening at Mrs. A. A. Keath’s home on East Eighth Street to this evening at six o clock. The First Baptist church mid week service shifts to Weed Park tomorrow at six o clock with a picnic supper. all members and families are invited.
At the Yee man lodge regular meeting last evening members decided to set up a Yeeman tent at the Chau aoqua. The tent will serve as the headquarters for all lodge members.
The Park Avenue M. E. church Sunday school with over a hundred members plans an August picnic at Weed Park though a firm date isn’t set. The date will be decided within two weeks and the event aims to involve nearly every East Hill family. A separate ice cream social at Mrs. M Q Briggsons on Park Avenue was postponed due to a severe storm.
Yesterday at noon in Chicago a woman planned to spend the summer there. Mr and Mrs Seth Monroe of Milan Illinois arrived in the city by steamer Helen Blair for a short visit with East Hill relatives. Henry Mason of near Durant returned home after spending the day in the city on business. Glen Fry of near Pleasant Prairie spent yesterday visiting friends and handling business matters.
A heavy rain storm with lightning damaged the Chris Stroup residence area but fire was extinguished with little damage. The Iowa River rising threatens low lands and crops. A quarterly M E church meeting is planned with Rev Levhweiring presiding. A child sustained a window sash injury at H L Tucker’s home.
Deed of transfer filed with county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G. M. Titus real estate agent. John G. Kuehler et al to Rov F Kuehler et al for property in lot 2 northwest portion of section 2 township 7 north range? west of 5th p.m. Consideration $1200.
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