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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
6
In Atalissa Iowa July 13 a high scoring contest saw Bennett edge Atalissa 5 to 4 as Norgan struck out 12 and allowed six hits for Bennett while Overman limited Cedar County to four hits and fanned five. Batteries Bennett Norgan Kinney and Atalissa Overman Edge.
Work began Saturday to dismantle the old East Hill schoolhouse and adjacent property on the corner of Sherman street and Park avenue. Elmer Van Wagner holds the contract from Dr. E K Tyler, owner, who intends to build four neat six room cottages on the site, though the contract has not yet been let.
The steamer Quincy of the Diamond Joe line, damaged by a cylinder head blowout last Saturday, remains at the local wharf awaiting repairs. No departure orders have been issued, and passengers departed at 4 25 on the Firefly bound for the south.
The Luther League of Grace English Lutheran church held a work session with a fine program by young people. Mrs. Paul Freund gave a five minute talk on Mission Work in Our Own City which was vivid and instructive. An offering for missions followed and a considerable sum was raised.
The Hershey Hose Company held its annual outing yesterday at Nestlebush Point. Nearly all members with relatives and friends attended the Illinois picnic grounds in the morning and returned in the evening. The event was enjoyed by all.
The Sunday school of the German Lutheran church holds its annual picnic on Thursday July 16 at Weed Park. Attendees will bring filled baskets and spend the afternoon and evening in outdoor amusements. all congregation members are invited.
The Sunday school held a picnic at Weed Park this afternoon with many outdoor games and a 6 PM picnic spread. A large number of adults joined the Sunday school members and children.
The Maennerchor of the German Lutheran church was entertained yesterday at Herman Mahraun's home. A pleasant afternoon followed with singing as the main amusement and light refreshments served.
Wilton Iowa July 13 notices list Ed Bischoff and Bird Kelbig visiting with George Bannick, plus Ed Bannick's family returning to Davenport. Residents H W Wildasin, Dr H P Mason and others travel to Denver Hampton Davenport Joliet for conventions visits. Local trips include Miss Betty Rolph of Durant and Eva Port, plus John Leverich Geo Bannick and others heading to Muscatine. Community gatherings feature a July 10 delayed reception at the Kelley home with supper and musical acts. Wilton M W A Camp 2926 notes a meeting with one new member and a smoker. Several residents spend the Fourth in Davenport Muscatine Lone Tree and nearby towns amid routine social updates.
The Y W C A notes focus on the annual membership picnic with committees arranging guest comfort and transport plans. An upcoming announcement aims to share special interest for tomorrow. Miss Martha Berninger will lead a mission study class at Lake Geneva during August with prior work in China and Chicago.
Downey Iowa July 13 The town hosted visitors Charley Gibson West Liberty and Edna Nay visiting J H Secrest Iowa City Claire Hoover IA City taught music. Ladies Aid M P church met Mrs Walter Smith with ice cream refreshments. Baptist Sewing circle spent day with John Watson IA City. fast mail stop aided travel. Willantts new automobile arrived. Albert Holloway West Liberty visiting relatives.
Misses Pearl and Mildred Jenkin son and Messrs. Charles Secrest and Walter Lowton attended a Rebekah lodge banquet at West Branch Wednesday evening. Frank Bevier also joined the West Branch event. Mrs. Ethel McGregor is on the sick list this week. Miss Myrtle Franklin of Iowa City visits Miss Ethel Crozer south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox returned Monday noon after a weekend away.
Rochester notes list visits by Mrs. Lizzie Anderson and others to Tipton Rochester Cedar Rapids and Wilton residents. Families including Wood Nebergall Hill and McGillivray share gatherings with relatives. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Wilee Chamberlin of South Union on July first.
Strawbery Hill residents marked the Fourth at Fredonia. Visitors include Miss Myrtle Morris and Anna and Lena Mobberly from Newton IA visiting Mrs. L. E. Parson. Local families hosted relatives and shopped in nearby towns while harvest promises a bountiful crop.
Lone Tree July 13. Mr and Mrs Jess Smith and children return to Burlington after visiting George Stonebarger. Mrs Sarah Cray returns from Wellman visit. Miss Rena Renshau visits Nichols then returns home. John Douglass ill at daughter Wyot Hinkley’s home. Amos Fuller back from Garrison trip. Irene Fitman of Muscatine visits Beulah Riggs. Lizzie Jarrard hosts a friends party. France and Huffman couples camping with DeLano group.
Grand Trunk releases a new publication detailing vacation camps in Temagami Ontario and Algonquin Natural Park. Boys inclined to wilderness can obtain the booklet by writing Geo W. Vaux at 133 Adams Street Chicago.
Chicago markets rise on tight corn and hog supply with prime hogs selling at 7.05 per hundred pounds. Wheat and corn futures show steady to firm prices in Chicago and New York markets with oats and rye also listed.
Cattle receipts 25 000 with beeves from 4 50 to 8 15 Westerns 4 50 to 6 50 stockers and feeders 2 60 to 4 85 cows and heifers 2 40 to 6 20 Hogs receipts 33 000 demand 5 to 10 cents higher light 6 35 to 6 90 mixed 6 15 to 7 00 heavy 6 35 to 7 05 rough 6 35 to 6 65 bulk 6 70 to 6 90 Sheep receipts 18 000 steady 2 75 to 4 60 lambs 4 00 to 7 yearlings 4 40 to 5 30
Chicago wholesale poultry prices show turkeys steady at 14 cents per pound chickens at 10 to 9 cents and springs at 15 to 16 cents per pound.
Chicago market update shows butter steady with creamery prices at 18 21 3/4 cents and dairy at 17 20 cents. Eggs firm with firsts at 17 1/2 cents.
New York July 13 Wheat for September delivery shows steady movement at the market with traders watching supply indicators and nearby bids. Market activity reflects typical summer volatility as prices hold within narrow ranges amid global supply cues.
St Louis July 12 wheat for September at 9 dollars per bushel. Corn price listed as No 3 at 7 6 cents. Peoria market July 13 quotes corn No 3 at 7 6 cents.
Local Muscatine markets list detailed prices for commodities and produce. Grain bids include corn 7c to 75c, oats 45c, wheat 1.00 to 1.10, and bran 1.35 per cwt. Fresh eggs 15c, butter 16c per lb, and various live animal prices shown. Produce items cover cabbage, onions, cucumbers, greens, and fruits with per unit or per peck quotes.
The notice lists current retail prices for beef and pork cuts, lard, ham, flour, cheese, turkeys, spring chickens, geese, sausage, mutton, veal, bacon, pork, sugar, and various fresh flowers. It also provides per pound or per unit rates for fish and berries, with quantities like 50 lb cans and dozens or baskets for fruit and flowers.
Mrs. Jones and Blanche visited Albert Hanks on Tuesday afternoon. Families and friends from Davenport Muscatine and Grandview gathered for visits and picnics at homes of Leland, Ruth Robertson, and Acheson grove. Several relatives traveled to Washington and Conesville for short visits and goodwill.
White Prairie Illinois July 13 Er nest Sclosser and son and daughter Master Ralph and Miss Roxy from Atalissa spent Friday with friends in the neighborhood Edward Harry and Willie Maurer spent the fourth at their uncle Edward Maurer near Iowa City They returned Sunday evening Charles Henderson is building a large barn John Wilkerson and Master Ray of Wilton were calling in the neighborhood Frank Duffee and family spent Sunday at John Maurer's
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