Y. excursions and births headline local events
The bulletin notes a birth in Bloomington township to Mr and Mrs Benj Meerdink yesterday. Lucille McKillip arrives from Wisconsin to visit. The Angler carries five youths to Canton and Muscatine port calls. Mrs John Bencham recovers from a paralytic stroke. The Y M C A plans a moonlight excursion aboard the Columbia with two trips and a brief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Meerdink
Bloomington Township
Columbia
Social notes from Wilton and surrounding area on July visits
Miss Jessie Rider arrived from Cedar Rapids after visiting Muscatine friend Miss Gertrude Block. Local residents hosted guests at Mrs. Henderson’s supper, including Mr. and Mrs. Peyton and families from West Liberty and Muscatine. Visitations continued at homes of Mrs. Zinn in Wilton and Mrs. Hart in Centerdale, with several locals spending Sunday at Cedar County estates and trips to Virginia towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Zinn
Elkhart
Ind
Cedar County
John Creese
Miss Poland
Centerdale
E. C. Hart
Wm. Ross
E. C. Snyder
Rapidan
Virginia
Dr. Ross
Tipton
Will
Charles Ross
Harry Madden
Muscatine
Wilton
Taft personally recommends Minear for Panama Y M C A post
A. Bruce Minear general secretary of the Panama Canal Zone Y M C A receives a personal recommendation from William H Taft the Republican nominee for president. Taft’s letter to Secretary of War Luke Wright endorses Minear and cites the Y M C A’s work on the Isthmus. The couple have reached Panama after a pleasant voyage with stops at Niagara Falls and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
United States
A. Bruce Minear
Panama
Nellie Downer
Canal Zone
Minear
Washington, D. C
Hicks
Taft
Big
Canal
Isthmus
Young Men's Christian Association
Wm. H. Taft
Luke E. Wright
J. B. Downer
Washington Street
Niagara Falls
New York City
Bishop Plans Grinnell Inspection Then Des Moines Visit
Col. Frank W. Bishop leaves for Grinnell to inspect Company K of the Town National Guard tonight. From Grinnell he will go to Des Moines to confer with Adjutant General Thrift about the Fifty Fourth regiment’s trip to Ft. Riley and maneuvers from August 20 to September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank W. Bishop
Grinnell
Town National Guard
Bishop
Adjutant General
Thrift
Fifty-Fourth
Ft. Riley
Mrs Ella Maud Garnes Death By Drowning In Besley Lake
Ella Maud Garnes born May 2 1886 in Fruitland township daughter of John and Alice Garnes. A Muscatine High School graduate she taught in county schools and Atalissa for two years died in a boating accident on the Fourth of July. funeral in Muscatine Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev P M Conant burial Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Maud Garnes
John
Alice Garnes
Garnes
Fruitland Township
Muscatine
Atalissa
Island Methodist Episcopal Church
Besley’s Lake
Howard
Cranston
Edith
Sadie
P. M. Conant
Greenwood Cemetery
Machinery Arrives to Start Ditch No 8 Construction
A quantity of ditch machinery arrived in Muscatine this morning and was transported to Pike township by contractors R. J. Phelps and O. F. Peterson. Work on ditch No 8 will commence immediately and a large cook shack on wheels will serve meals to workers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Pike Township
R. J. Phelps
O. F. Peterson
Gall Doctor When Sick and Home Remedies Emphasized
The article promotes calling a family doctor in serious illnesses and highlights home remedies for emergencies. It centers on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, reliable laxative for children and adults, noting its gentle action, digestive benefits, and availability in 50c to $1.00 bottles. Mrs H H Crea of Decatur Illinois endorses its use. The Pepsin Syrup Co offers free samples and mailing info from Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Crea
Decatur
Ill
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Fldg
Monticello
Americans Hampered in Games at London Olympics
Reports from London describe bias against American athletes at the Olympic events with Americans like Sheppard and Halstead excelling despite hindrances. The British committee barred James Sullivan from field access while others watched, and Ralph Rose carried an American flag but did not lower it at the king’s stand, triggering mixed reactions among teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sheppard
Halstead
Wilson
America
England
Canada
James E. Sullivan
Charley Harvey
New York
Ralph Rose
Rose
Sweden
Dennis Horgan
Don Leahy
Don Walsh
Committee named for Grand Army Day at Muscatine Chautauqua
Commander J. H. Munroe appoints Robt. B. Baird Jerry H. Carl Phil J. Murphy Herman Schmidt and J. E. Stevenson to a committee on arrangements for Grand Army day on Friday July 24 at the Muscatine Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Munroe
Muscatine Chautauqua
Robt. B. Baird
Jerry H. Carl
Phil J. Murphy
Herman Schmidt
J. E. Stevenson
Special Secured for City Firemen Train to Iowa City
Local Agent W S Underdonk announced a special Rock Island train will carry firemen to Iowa City tomorrow. The two cafe cars and a chair car are prepared, with about two hundred expected to ride, leaving Muscatine at 6 AM and returning near midnight. city officials plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Underdonk
Rock Island Lines
Iowa City
Chicago
Rock Island
Underdonk
Hagerman
University City
Muscatine
Presbyterians Hold Annual Picnic at Weed Park
A large crowd from the First Presbyterian Sunday school departed for Weed Park this afternoon to enjoy the annual picnic. Well filled baskets accompanied the group and a 6 o'clock picnic spread was planned with games and other amusements as the main attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Weed’'s Park
Boats in City Bring River Traffic to Muscatine
The steamer Ben Hershey and the consort Everett visited Muscatine today en route to Prescott Wisconsin from Ft. Madison and Burlington. Captain A Day led the Hershey while Captain Day commanded the Everett, with the elder Day at the helm of the consort. A large raft was delivered earlier at the Wisconsin route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Everett
Ben Hershey
Muscatine
A. Day
Captain Day
Prescott
Wis
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Three Robberies Reported In South Muscatine
Last night three burglaries were reported in South Muscatine. Randleman Brothers grocery on Grandview avenue was broken into through a rear door panel hole. about $5 in small change was seized, the rest in the safe. A. T. Miller home was entered via window with $10 in money taken. Mrs. Peter Johnson of Nebraska street reported a failed attempt, burglar scared away before any loot. Police notified and investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Randleman Brothers Grocery
Grandview Avenue
Peter Johnson
Nebraska Street
Egan Returns to Championship Form in Western Golf
Rock Island Illinois July 14 H Chandler Egan led the second qualifying round with a 74 just one stroke from the course record 73 set Monday by Kenneth Edwards Edwards, who played with Egan, shot 79 to sit one stroke ahead of Egan for the gold medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
H. Chandler Egan
Kenneth Edwards
Egan
Grape-Nuts and Postum Boost Athlete’s Training Claim
A Michigan writer recalls adopting Grape-Nuts and Postum to replace meat and coffee during training. He notes improved energy, muscle gains, and better mornings, claiming weight progress from 124 to 140 pounds between June and September. The ad ends with a “There’s a Reason” slogan and a nod to The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Motions Filed for Specific Statement in Liquor Case
District court received motions for a more specific statement in injunctions against Henry Geiss and J. T. Kuetchman and an amended petition in the Henderson Drug case. No hearing date yet. arguments likely in a few days. Motions request exact details of illegal liquor sales including buyers and non entitled recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Henry Geiss
J. T. Kuetchman
Lauren Henderson
Henderson Drug Company
Lawn festival lights up St Matthias grounds in Muscatine
Electricians from Citizens Railway and Light Co have wired booths and ice cream tables for the St Matthias Catholic church and school lawn festival. Numerous large globes will adorn the grounds and a Pauchet band program will offer new selections from 8 to about 10 30 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias Catholic
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Muscatine
Pauchet
Farther Lights Society Debates Buddhism vs Confucianism
The Farther Lights society at First Baptist, 1096 Lucas Street, hosted Miss Mae Schoemaker leading a China study night. A debate favored Buddhism over Confucianism with Elsie Hubacher, Cynthia Bruntink, and Mabel Morgan for the affirmative and Mrs. G. B. Samuels, Allie Bell, and Stella Grau for the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society
First Baptist Church
Fred Hoefflin
Lucas Street
Mae Schoemaker
China
Elsie Hubacher
Cynthia Bruntink
Mabel Morgan
Naomi Garton
India
Jennie Hoefflin
Ella Nyenhuis
Dorothy Guthrie
Muscatine Man in Davenport Beaten After Court Sit-In
A Muscatine man and an anti-saloon advocate were assaulted outside Davenport's courthouse after a postponed court session. The victim, Schoenig, was knocked unconscious and beaten, then taken to the police station and hospital with a severe head contusion and facial injuries. Authorities fear temporary memory loss, and doctors urged quiet as recovery begins. Names listed include Walsh, Weber, Wescott, Wetzel, Youngberg and several women on the social notices. R. S. McNutt, P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenig
Betty
Court House
Main Street
Masonic Temple
Muscatine
Hare Thimble Bee Meets With Mrs Worst at Ninth Street
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee holds an afternoon gathering with Mrs Joseph Worst at 505 East Ninth Street. A large attendance of women participates, and sewing is the main activity.
Major John Circle Members Dine With Mrs Spence
Members of the Major John Circle enjoy a pleasant afternoon with Mrs Sarah Spence on Pond Street. A considerable number of ladies attend and a sewing picnic supper will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
Sarah Spence
Pond Street
Geneva Clubs First Dance Evening at Club House
The Geneva Golf and Country club opens a series of dances starting this evening at the club house with music provided by Thomas' orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Thomas’ Orchestra
Western Union Says Million Dollar Iowa Suit Won’t Go to Trial
Des Moines July 13 Western Union officials predict the million dollar case brought by Iowa against the company for alleged foreign corporate violations will never reach trial. Local manager L W Ainsworth says Chicago leaders F H Hubbs and J Fitzpatrick will not travel to Des Moines, and no regular lawyers will be sent, deeming the suit a test case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Des Moines
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ainsworth
All Stars Lose to Independents in Ardon Contest
Muscatine All Stars were defeated 8 to 4 by the Independents in Ardon Iowa on Sunday. Eleven hits fell to McColm and O'Toole but failed to drive in runs as bases often loaded with one out, and McColm shut out the side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Lads
Ardon
Muscatine All Stars
City Lads
McColm
O'Toole
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promises reward for cures
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure impossible by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from Toledo chemists Walding Kinnan and Marvin, notes the cure is taken internally, and lists price and distribution. Hall's Family Pills are also promoted for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
IOWA COUNTESS Wachtmeister IN WRECK IN MUNICH
Countess Wachtmeister involved in a serious Munich crash near the city. Chauffeur killed, Count C A Wachtmeister Swedish consul general at Cairo, Mrs Maria Lord of New York, her son Andreas, and governess Dagmar Enquist seriously hurt. Beulah Hubbell, Des Moines heiress, is the Countess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Wachmeister
Munich
C. A. Wachtmeister
Cairo
Maria Lord
New York
Andreas
Dagmar Enquist
Countess Wachtmeister
Beulah Hubbell
F. M. Hubbell
Des Moines
Washington
Paris
Cuba
Letters Remaining Unclaimed at Muscatine Post Office
List of letters unclaimed for week ending July 14, 1908 at Muscatine Iowa. Men’s list includes C. C. Abbott, J. W. Alexander, John Copping, W. S. Cotterman, Curtis Bros. and Co., Sue Decker, John Fallon, Ed. Ford, Jno. Fourman, Alfred Hanting, Ed. Hatzler, Austin A. Hines, Emil Jordt, Muscatine Eng Company, Eldery Rine, Jack Ruch, David Russ, Ed. Steahr, Robert Sherman, Lamont Smith, R. F. Taylor, C. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
C. C. Abbott
J. W. Alexander
John Copping
W. 5
Cotterman
Curtis Bros. and Co
Sue Decker
John . Fallon
Ford
Jno
Card of Thanks Note to Local Fire Companies and Firms
The Dieckmann family extends thanks to the Kaiser Hose Company Roach and Musser Hose Co Automatic Button Co and friends for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Hose Company
Roach & Musser Hose Co
Automatic Button Co
C. Dieckmann
Revelation of Foley’s Honey and Tar Benefits
A reader testifies that severe lung trouble was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy halted coughing and hemorrhages, restoring lung health as sturdy as a bullet. L. M. Ruggles of Reasner Iowa and Druggist A W Morgan are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Iowa
A. W. Morgan
Battle News From Tabriz Amid Persian Unrest
Telegram from Tabriz reports bombardment of Amirathis quarter by two guns starting yesterday. Rebels answered with heavy rifle fire as unrest grows in Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
St. Petersburg
Tabriz
Amirathis
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Otto Stiefel
Eden
Ohblo
Pure Drug Acte
Penn Drug CO
Phila
Lucille McKillip
Wisconsin
Canton
John Bencham
East Hill
Unionville, Mo
F. B. James
Town City
J. W. Cleckner
Oeau Gest
Pitt Et Tac Eee
Pinzon
Clear Havana
ARS
William Hi. Taft
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Reeds Landing
la Crosse
P. du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire
Davenport
Mescatine
Des M.g
Keokuk
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Mississippi
Shubuque
J. M. Sherier
Dr. Caldwell
Munroe
Ladies
Oxfords
Leysen’s Shoe Store
GIY
F. W. Wickstrom
R. S. McNutt
P. M
ALL Stars
Swan the Jeweler
Cte
Cohn
Ray
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Home Tea Co
Metzger
Harry Metzger
Mir
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