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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

4

Local shop ads and notices in Muscatine daily

A collection of brief notices and ads from Muscatine including low price eggs at Geo. W. Reuling several items from Lillys sale on skirts 8.00 value for 4.98 and 6.00 value for 3.98 plus local visits and routine personal notices such as Mrs Ellen Mackey's illness improvement and a child injured on the merry go round at Electric Park with Dr. E B Fulliam attending.

Dennis O'Leary Electric Park E. B. Fulliam

Moonlight Excursion Planned by Company C on July 30

At a recent Company C meeting, a moonlight excursion aboard the Steamer Columbia of Carnival City Packet was approved for Tuesday evening July 30. Tickets will soon go on sale, with the beat orchestra providing the main entertainment and dancing as the central feature. A proposed public dance series at Electric Park was rejected in favor of indoor private dances in the fall.

Company C Armory Wall Columbia Carnival City Packet Company Clark Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Electric Park

Tent Drill at Electric Park Before Des Moines Camp

Company C to perform a tent drill Monday evening at Electric Park as part of state encampment prep. Muscatine residents show strong interest as drills demonstrate tent erecting and takedown skills, aiding soldiers ahead of Des Moines encampment. Detachment to depart Monday morning via Wilton with regimental staff.

Electric Park Company C Des Moines Adjutant General W. S. Norton Wilton

Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Africa and Japan Talks

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met with Mrs. A. A. Keath as hostess. Carrie Mull spoke on Africa, J. C. H. Light discussed Africa, and Grace Hawkins spoke on Japan. Musical numbers included piano selections and a duet by Hazel Keath and Archie Hawkins. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening, August 6.

Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church A. A. Keath Bessie Althaus Harriet Kemptner Grace Hamkins Hazel Keath Carrie Mull Africa J. C. H. Light Grace Hawkins Japan Frank Kintzle Hazel Archie

Mrs Van Atta Hosts Friends For Afternoon Dinner

Mrs J B Van Atta entertained about 25 friends and neighbors yesterday at her Chestnut street home with a three course five o clock dinner. Guests included Mrs Adam Wigim Mrs Julius McCoskrey Mrs John Butler Mrs H Funck Mrs J Healey and others enjoying a pleasant afternoon of amusements.

J. B. van Atta Chestnut Street Adam Wigim Julius McCoskrey John Butler H. Funck J. Healey Webb Will C. C. Smith William Pratt Adam Hartman R. L. Boydston Ina Cooling Minnie Porter Thomas Watson F. Giesenhaus Barney Schmidt Amos Schott George Eitman

Italian Art Store Opens Doors Here in Muscatine

Earnest Quandt a former Muscatine resident vacationing here travels with Frances Capparelli of Altomonte Italy. He endorses Capparelli who brings an exhibition of Italian tapestries paintings and coral mosaics on sale next to the Boston Store inviting locals to view the collection.

Earnest Quandt Muscatine Francesco S. Capparelli Altomonte Italy Quandt Signor Capparelli Boston

Wilton Nyemaster Wed In Wapello Parsonage Ceremony

Esther E Wilton and Rex Nyemaster both of Wapello were married yesterday at the German Methodist church parsonage on Cedar Street with Rev. Co Baumgarten presiding. The bride is the daughter of Theodore Wilton a wealthy farmer and the groom is the son of J L Nyemaster and works as a clerk at Ruthenberg clothing store. The Euclid club met with Mrs Nellie Weismiller, with cards and refreshments. First prize went to Mrs William Bryant, second to Miss Lou Butz, consolation to Miss R George. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs J A Knight's home on West Sixth Street.

Esther E. Wilton Rex Nyemaster Wapello Cedar Street Co. Baumgarten Theodore Wilton J. L. Nyemaster Ruthenberg Euclid Club Nellie Weismiller William Bryant Lou Butz R. George J. A. Knight West Sixth Street

Ladies to be entertained at Three Elms cottage

Mrs. J. E. Howe hosts a party at Three Elms cottage on Geneva island. The guests departed this afternoon at 2 o clock and will return tomorrow afternoon. Attending were Mesdames D. B. Addleman C. R. Fox W. P. Stoddard R. E. Miller E. Klepper and J. E. Howe.

Three Elms Geneva Island J. E. Howe Mesdames D. B. Addleman C. R. Fox W. P. Stoddard R. E. Miller E. Klepper

Pioneer Industrial Meets at Rehbein Home

The Pioneer Industrial group met yesterday at Mrs. J. J. Rehbein residence 202 Clinton Street with large attendance and sewing completed. Refreshments were served and a picnic style meeting is planned for Weed Park on August 2.

Pioneer Industrial J. J. Rehbein Clinton Street Weed Park W. R. C. Industrial Sarah Fox Ella Moynahan Ada Barnard A. B. Lucas

Muscatine Eyes Berth in Three-I League

Muscatine fans hope the Dubuque Three-I franchise sale opens a place for the city in the league. Local magnates see a purchase by an Iowa league team as a path to connection with the state league, though many doubt Muscatine can sustain a three-I team.

Dubuque Muscatine Holland Iowa Ilinois

Engine 659 Derailed in Rock Island Yard

Engine No 659 of the Rock Island railroad jumped the track in the local yards around midnight. The front of the locomotive was badly damaged after striking a switch point and being thrown to the right, but due to slow speed only guards were broken and no serious injuries reported.

Rock Island Railroad

The Eminent Psychic Life Reader Here

A short feature notes a public psychic life reader offering guidance with a motto about sowing and reaping. The wording emphasizes thought and common judgments about thinking and belief, reflecting a periodical taste for sensational self help.

Grape-Nuts Endorsement and Recipe Sharing

A Missouri woman promotes Grape-Nuts as easily digested nourishment aiding an irritable stomach. She cites doctors worldwide recommending it for rebuilding and energy and shares a mock pumpkin pie recipe using Grape-Nuts and common ingredients.

Wellville

Teachers Examination Soon For Uniform County Certificates

The regular July teacher examination will be held on the twenty fourth. Instructors lacking uniform county certificates and those with minor deficiencies in some branches will take the test. County Superintendent Witter reports his son Louis of Biloxi is improving and expected home in time to supervise the examination.

Witter Louis Biloxi Miss

Dubuque Arrives Event and Quincy Next Stop

The Dubuque arrived last evening at 7 with a fair passenger and freight list and will return next Thursday at 7 a.m. The Quincy is due to arrive in Muscatine on its down river trip tomorrow morning at 11 39.

Quincy City Dubuque Muscatine

Mrs G A Riemcke Hosts Colonel Hare Circle

Mrs G A Riemcke will entertain Colonel Hare Circle members at her East Sixth street home this evening. A full attendance is desired as important business will be discussed.

G. A. Riemcke Colonel Hare East Sixth Street

Geneva Golf and Country Club Dance Next Tuesday

The Geneva Golf and Country Club will hold the third in a series of dances on Tuesday evening July 16 at the club house.

Geneva Golf and Country Club

United Brethren Kensington Club Picnic at Weed Park

The United Brethren Kensington club holds a picnic meeting this afternoon and evening at Weed Park. Supper will be served at 6 o clock.

United Brethren Kensington Club Weed Park

Readings by N T Parry at Muscatine private offices

Special notice announces N T Parry and wife offering private readings in private offices above the Globe Restaurant in Muscatine. The ad promotes reduced fee for those bringing the notice and lists hours from 9 am to 10 pm with readings at 2101 Iowa Ave over the Globe Restaurant.

T.parry Muscatine N. T. Parry England Australia Sir Mahatma Parry Iowa Ave Over the Globe Va Avenue

Tallulah Leaves Muscatine Today

A Missouri cruising party aboard the Tallulah left Muscatine for St Paul after storm damage. Dulaney Mahan Archey C Robards Linn Secord and Sidney Rollins were aboard, with the group noting Muscatine's fine appearance and visiting parks and factories before departure.

Missouri Tallulah Dulaney Mahan Archey C. Robards Hannibal Linn Secord Memphis Sidney Rollins Columbia Muscatine St. Paul Whitmore

Miss Stone Demonstrates Facial Treatments At Harding’s Drug Store

Davenport Times reports Miss Stone’s demonstration of E Burnham’s Toilet Requisites at Harding’s Drug Store. Several ladies reportedly gained a fresher, younger look after crowfeet and wrinkle treatments, with one case showing freckles lightened and a double chin reduced after a few applications.

Davenport Miss Stone E. Burnham Harding

Burnham's Cream Promoted by Reliable Manufacturer

The ad claims Burnham's Massage Cream and Skin Tightener removes double chins and makes women look substantially improved. It touts E Burnham as the world’s largest toilet goods maker and trustworthy in all dealings and endorses only items that are right. Miss Stone will visit Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine from July 8 to 20.

Burnham E. Burnham Miss Stone Havercamp

Investigate Crane Death In City Today

Rock Island official and lawyer arrive to probe the death of George Crane who died at his Fairfield home. Palmer the railroad claim agent and Crail the Fairfield attorney are in town to determine the cause amid conflicting accounts, with a likely shock from a torpedo explosion at the Rock Island station on the Fourth night as the suspected incident.

Rock Island Palmer Rock Island Railroad Crail Fairfield George Crane Rock Island Station

Rock Island Man Here Reports on City Improvements

W. J. McAdam of Trenton Missouri superintendent of bridges and buildings visited Rock Island today to oversee Rock Island railway company improvements. New concrete walks will be laid on Fast Second street near crossings and at the stock yards.

Rock Island W. J. McAdam Trenton Rock Island Railway Company Second

Mrs Agnes Farden Returns Home From Muscatine Visit

Mrs Agnes Farden of Rock Island, after visiting relatives in Muscatine, returned to her home this morning.

Agnes Farden Rock Island Muscatine

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