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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1907

Page

2

Girl Proved to Be Clever Detective

Miss Gail Thompson, daughter of Theron and Mrs. Thompson of West Third street, located a stolen saddle in Pierson's Second Hand Store after hours of searching. The saddle had been taken from the Thompson barn during a break in the previous day and was later found for sale to the store owner for $1.60. Police are seeking the suspect seen near the premises.

Gail Thompson Theron Thompson West Third Street Thompson Pierson East Second Street Ziffren

Mittleberg shoots wife after entrance denied

Thomas Mittleberg of Bleeker Street fired through a door injuring his wife in the knee after being refused entry to his home. He waited on the porch smoking as neighbors and police arrived. the couple, both painters, had long quarreled and kept firearms. The wife was treated by Dr. Appel and the wound deemed not dangerous.

Thomas Mittleberg Bleeker Street Mittleberg Roach and Musser

Body of Theodore Price Recovered After River Death

The body of Theodore Price, who ended his life by jumping into the Mississippi, was found at 6:30 pm near Nestlebush's point. Discovered by Mr and Mrs Blair, the body was identified by clothing and later brought to Muscatine for funeral services. Price, longtime resident since 1872, leaves a family and was active in local churches and fraternal groups. The funeral was held at Greenwood chapel with interment in Greenwood cemetery.

Theodore Price Mississippi River Nestlebush's Point Harry Blair Mr. Price Marie Ray Harry I. L. Price Galesburg Ill G. G. Price Salem Ohio Amy Bradway Muscatine George D. Magoon Magoon William Kincaid Roach & Musser Company Modern Woodmen Court of Honor Methodist Church Greenwood Chapel W. P. Stoddard First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery J. E B. Howe J. C. Wilson Thomas Watson D. T. Eaton Tom Davidson Robert Chase

Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Muscatine Veteran

John Koehler of 211 West Seventh Street Muscatine Iowa describes years of kidney disease with back pain and sleepless nights. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills bought at J J Havercamp's drug store for relief and says he would not be without them.

John Koehler West Seventh Street Muscatine Dean J. J. Havercamp Io Doan

Court House Plans Accepted and Bond Details Set

The board of supervisors accepted architect Mills plans for the courthouse with minor alterations. Bids on bonds totaling 150000 dollars at four percent interest and fourteen years will be called soon. Bonds may be taken up after five years with sixty days notice. sessions adjourn to the first Monday in August.

Board of Supervisors Mills

Prayer Meeting Moved To Evening at First Baptist

The First Baptist Church states the prayer meeting is moved to this evening instead of Thursday.

The First Baptist Church

Convention Attendance By Rural Library Delegates

Mrs Henry Jayne Mrs Emma L Mahin and G M Titus attend the district convention of the Eastern Library association in Iowa City today.

Henry Jayne Emma L Mahin G. M. Titus Eastern Library Association Iowa City

Roads in Poor Condition Delay Touring Plans

Roads are in bad condition, prompting organizers to delay touring until better routes can be secured. The decision aims to ensure safer travel and smoother schedule for events.

Annual Picnic Of German Lutheran Sunday School

The German Lutheran Sunday school holds its annual picnic at Weed Park tomorrow afternoon. The long running event draws both old and young from the community and has become a popular tradition.

German Lutheran Sunday School Weed Park

Rain Records Likely to Fall If Wet Weather Persists

If the present rainfall continues, records will be broken. Mrs. J. P. Walton reports 6.58 inches so far this month, projecting 13.16 inches for July, surpassing the 1881 July record of 10 inches noted as the wettest in 68 years.

J. P. Walton

Concert Tonight at Electric Park under Prof Pauchet

A rich program arranged by Prof Pauchet features the band at Electric Park tonight. Selections include Farrar overture and light cavalry tunes, Suppe Schottische, Beyond the Gates of Paradise, and My Old Kentucky Home with trombone solos. The Chicago Tribune March and Waltz Waving Palms complete the program.

B. H. Starks Ves P. Weinrich T. Tobani Kentucky Madar Nee Niet W. Dalbey Washington Greys Grafulla

Revelation to Burlington Ladies on Burnham Toiletries

Special from Burlington Hawkeye notes Miss Moore demonstrates E Burnham Toilet Requisites to southern Burlington ladies. Reportedly several women aged after 30 show skin improvements including reduced crow's feet wrinkles freckles and a vanished double chin after using Burnham products and the booklet How to Be Beautiful. Havercamp Store now offers samples and the Chicago beautifying parlor is cited as a premier venue.

Miss Moore E. Burnham Burlington Burnham State Street Chicago Havercamp Prescription Store

Atalissa Notices and Local Happenings

Mrs Ed Speers started an extended Ohio visit. A baby was welcomed at Rev F H Schumann’s home Friday July 12. Royal Neighbors ice cream social raised about 15 dollars. W J Stevens hundred acre farm south of town sold to William Arnold for 41.50 an acre. Viola Worrall on sick list. Hillis J Ady shipped a car of hogs to Chicago Tuesday.

Hillis J. Ady Chicago

Round Trip Rail Fares to Canadian and New England Resorts

Round trip tickets slightly above one way fares to numerous Canadian and New England resorts will go on sale on various dates after June 1 1907. Full details on dates limits stopovers and descriptive literature available by writing Geo W Vaux A G P and T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.

Canada New England Geo. W. Vaux T. A Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago

De Molay Commandery No. 1 Meets At Masonic Hall

The De Molay Commandery No. 1 will hold a meeting this evening at the Masonic hall at eight. All Knights are requested to attend per order E. C.

de Molay Commandery No. 1 Masonic Hall E. C

Baptist youth meeting postponed by YMCA excursion

The young people of the Baptist church did not meet last evening as the session was postponed due to a YMCA A excursion.

The Baptist Church

Moonlight Excursion Tickets Good for August 6

All those who purchased tickets for the YMCA moonlight excursion last evening will be permitted to use the same on August 6.

Christian Endeavor Tent At Chautauqua Grounds Invites Members

The Christian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian church will set up a tent at the Chautauqua grounds inviting all members to spend their leisure time there. The society’s name does not appear on the official list.

First Presbyterian Church Chautauqua Grounds

Savings plan ad invites small deposits now

It urges starting a savings account with low initial sums and steady deposits. The note promises four percent interest while you save and invites opening on Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:00.

Work Suspended on Kautz Building Excavation

Work on the Kautz building excavation is suspended due to recent rains. Street commissioner duties are delayed because of muddy roads.

Kautz

Meetings Postponed Due to Chautauqua Notables

The Royal Reserves cancel their regular meeting this week and many local lodges societies and organizations delay weekly sessions as Chautauqua continues.

Royal Reserves

Davenport Ladies to Attend Mosqua-Hahn Reception

A Davenport party including Mrs. B. F Muhs Mrs Wiese and daughters Edna and Norma Mrs Hageboeck Mrs Reimers and Mrs Blair will travel to Muscatine this afternoon for the Mosqua-Hahn reception at the Weed Park club house.

Davenport Muscatine Weed Park Club B. F Muhs Wiese Edna Norma Hageboeck Reimers Blair

City Council to Meet in Regular Session Thursday

The city council will convene in regular session Thursday night to address several matters of importance. Action will be taken on the health board's recent resolution regarding the location of a new pest house.

Board of Health

Kaiser Family Plans St Paul Trip in Peerless Auto

The J. H. Kaiser family contemplates a journey to St Paul in their Peerless car. They plan to travel via Cedar Rapids and onward to their destination. The trip was to be undertaken this week but the sentence is incomplete.

J. H. Kaiser St. Paul

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