Local births and visits noted in Muscatine area
Born this morning to Mr and Mrs E Moore of Muscatine Island a son Otto Davis of Burlington visited Officer and Mrs Jacob Ziffron on East Sixth Street Mrs G Grosjean of 708 Orange Street visiting Davenport relatives Mrs W H Gilbert ill on Fulham Avenue slowly improving Mrs H F Ficken of Spruce Street departs for Wilton to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett of Montpelier spent yesterday calling on friends and shopping in Muscatine Mrs Roy Bebb of East Seventh Street left for Fairport to visit friends Mrs Mary Sylvester of Fairport and her guest Mrs E E Farnham of Carrollton Mo spent today in Muscatine Miss Vera Mason of Davenport returned home after a short visit with the Charles Kincaid family on West Fourth Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Davis
Burlington
Jacob Ziffron
East Sixth Street
W. H. Gilbert
Fulham Avenue
H. F. Ficken
Spruce Street
Wilton
Robert Bennett
Montpelier
Muscatine
Roy Bebb
East Seventh Street
Fairport
Mary Sylvester
E. E. Farnham
Carolton, Mo
Vera Mason
Davenport
Charles Kincaid
West Fourth Street
Grand Rapids Man Kills Wife Then Self in Bedford Township
Wm A Fox of Grand Rapids shot and killed his wife at John Heaths home in Bedford township 18 miles from Monroe. Heath was wounded when he tried to stop him. Later officers found Fox dead by suicide in a secluded spot. The motive remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fox
Grand Rapids
Monroe
Mich
Wm. A. Fox
John Heath
Bedford Township
Heath
Fox
Red Men Call Special Meeting Tonight
Special meeting of the Red Men at Red Men hall set for eight o'clock with full attendance urged. Sachem issues notice that important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Red Men Hall
Plant Breaks Down Shutting Barry Manufacturing Line
A main cable broke at the Barry Manufacturing plant this morning halting operations. Crews expect to resume work tomorrow morning as repairs are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Manufacturing Company
St Louis Produce Market Wheat Corn and Oats Quotes
St Louis market notes show Sept wheat at 89 cents Sept corn 75 cents and Sept oats 427 cents per bushel with prices listed for the July 21 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
T. Louis
Suburban Islanders to Play in the Ghty Series
Walt Davis and his group of Davenport ball tossers meet the Davenport Suburbans in a two game series Wednesday and Thursday. The rejuvenated Independents return to Muscatine after a weeklong northern tour to face the Suburbans in the first matchup. The Islanders promise fast games with a strong lineup led by Davis, while the Orphans return home after road success in Maquoketa and Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Davenport
Maquoketa and
Dixon
Islanders
Walt Davis
George Lamar Pioneer Ship Builder Laid To Rest
Funeral services for George Lamar aged pioneer of Muscatine were held at 2:30 PM at the A. J. Barger residence on East Sixth Street with Rev. P. M. Conant officiating. A eulogistic sermon on his life was delivered, floral tributes were noted as beautiful, and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Paul Steinmetz F W Swan William Fisher Thomas Davidson J Teufel Conrad Koehler named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamar
Muscatine
A. J. Barger
East Sixth Street
P. M. Conant
Conant
Greenwood Cemetery
Paul Steinmetz
F. W. Swan
William Fisher
Thomas Davidson
J. Teufel
Conrad Koehler
Injury in warehouse hits George Rands in left eye
George Rands shipping clerk of 1314 East Fifth street suffered a left eye injury at 11:15 AM when a flying slab struck him at the Roach and Musser warehouse in South Muscatine. He received medical care from Dr. Johnson Dean and was returned home. officials do not expect loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rands
Roach and Musser
East Fifth Street
South Muscatine
Rand
Johnson Dean
An American King of Cures Dr King's New Discovery
A Boston era advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the quick, safe cough and cold remedy sold at Havercamp's Description Drug Store for 50 cents and 1 dollar. The copy frames the product as a great cure from a celebrated physician.
Young Turkey Faction Seizes Major Turkish Army Corps
Vienna reports the Young Turkey faction has gained control of the entire third army corps and part of the second army corps at Monastir in European Turkey. The revolutionary committee holds Monastir and authorities are powerless as most of the population joins the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Army
Second
Vienna
Neue Freie
Monastir
Turkey
Revolutionary Committee
Reesink Suit Over Fence at Fairgrounds
Charles and Benjamin Reesink sue Roy Bebb B T Bates and C W Bridgman for 203.70 claiming the amount due for erecting the fence around the baseball park at the fairgrounds. Petition filed in district court this afternoon by attorney J G Kam merer for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebb and Bates
Charles
Benjamin Reesink
Roy Bebb
B. T. Bates
C. W. Bridgman
Fairgrounds
District Court
J. G. Kammerer
Drowning of Iowa Man Reported in British Columbia River
J Dieschbourg arrived in Vancouver after three days without food and reported that Walter Grenewee of Council Bluffs Iowa drowned in the Nechaco river when a tree limb swept them from a raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
J. Dieschbourg
Walter Grenewee
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Nechaco River
Otto man shoots man then surrenders
John Tida of Otto Minnesota shot and killed F Harter yesterday as Harter allegedly tried to enter the Tida home armed with a corn knife. Tida surrendered to authorities following the fatal shooting in Fergus Falls Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tida
Otto
Minn
F. Harter
Fergus Falls
Harter
Tida
Slain in Mine War in Blue Creek Region
Birmingham Alabama July 21 A clash between deputies and Negro miners in the Blue Creek region south of Birmingham left one Negro dead and two deputies seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Blue Creek
Attention G A R Meeting Called For Tonight
Adjutant urges full attendance at this evenings gathering citing business of importance for the G A R. The message stresses the need for all members to attend a key session.
Fasting Won't Cure Stomach Ailments Says Advert
An advertisement argues that fasting cannot cure dyspepsia or constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable tonic laxative to restore digestion and regular bowel movements, claiming benefits for all ages and offering free samples from Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Smith
Danville
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Fire Companies Vote On State Tournament Trip
At city fire house meetings last night all ten companies favored attending the state tournament in Clinton on July 29. The Clinton department will cover part of the expenses, with the rest from local company treasuries. Committees will confer with other organizations and sub committees will be named tomorrow to arrange travel, likely including a special train and a band for the firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Clinton
Clinton Department
Shake Up for Navy Coming Tomorrow
Washington reports that President Roosevelt sympathizes with critics of naval construction and aims to reform methods before leaving office. Naval aides Willard S. Sims and Key are set to attend a Newport conference, advocating a shift toward a streamlined English style of organization to replace aging bureau practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Roosevelt
Reuterdahl
Navy Department
Swivelchair
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Willard S. Sims
Sims
Newport
Commander Key
Key
Navy
Grafters Charged In Mail Fraud Stock Sale Case
J W Musselman a Chicago stock broker appeared in federal court posting bond to face charges of using the mails to promote the fraudulent sale of stock in the American Pencil Vending Machine company He claimed a monopoly on vending pencils but inspectors say no machines were installed and funds were diverted for Musselman's use Investors nationwide were duped by the misrepresentation of earnings dual to the alleged scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. W. Musselman
United States
American Pencil Vending Machine Company
Post Office
Decline in U S Immigration in June 1908
Washington July 21 immigration to the United States from all countries fell sharply in June 1908. The total was 31 947 versus 154 734 in June 1907 a drop of 79 percent. For the first six months the total reached 192 636 compared with 743 952 in 1907 a 74 percent decrease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Giant seven ton roof girder lifted for new courthouse
The first large iron roof girder of the new courthouse was raised this afternoon under foreman Steve Mackey. Weighing seven tons, it was set at the northwest corner as the initial support. two more girders of the same size will follow for roof support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Steve Mackey
Widow Sues Lodge Over $2000 Insurance Claim
Town City Iowa July 21 Mrs Minnie McRaith widow of pioneer railroad man James V McRaith has brought suit against the A O U W here claiming 2000 on a policy held by her husband which she avers the lodge refuses to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Town City
Minnie McRaith
James V. McRaith
Muscatine men testify in Galvin case. paid for evidence
William Schoenig and Hal Norton testified they were paid by Rev. Matt Sawyer for providing testimony against defendant Thomas Galvin. Schoenig said he traveled to Davenport on June 29 and July 4 and observed men in Galvin's saloon. both witnesses claimed Bribe payments of three dollars per day and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schoenig
Hal Norton
Muscatine
Schoenig
Roach and Musser
Davenport
Thomas Galvin
Galvin
Matt R. Sawyer
Civic Federation
Norton
Carnival plan for Muscatine street fair proposed
S T Oppenheimer backs an old time carnival with fifteen shows and attractions for Muscatine If the Red Men approve at a special meeting tonight the plan could be adopted Oppenheimer has interviewed merchants who largely favor the idea and a session will hear full details this evening with possible definite action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Red Men
S. T. Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Health
The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy is marketed to restore health. Druggist A. W. Morgan proclaims it will make you well by helping the kidneys strain out waste matter from the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Youthful Sheller Drowns in Accidental Boat Incident
A young boy drowned after falling from a boat he occupied. hooks and rod hanging from his clothing explain why he did not surface. Coroner Norton declined an inquest, deeming the death accidental. The Harris family, poverty-stricken, mourns the loss as the sixth drowning in forty days in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Norton
Harris
Frank
Charles
Freddie
Bertha
Community Vaudeville at Family Theatre Seeks Casts
Evening performances invite participation with the manager at the Family Theatre office. Large crowds attend each show. Not a patron yet, visit this week to see neighbors in amateur casts every Friday night. Regular admission 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theatre
10 year old fall injures Bierman boy near Olive Branch
Fred Bierman, 10, fell from a wagon while traveling with his mother toward Muscatine. The wheels passed over him but no bones were broken. He was picked up and brought home, the Muscatine trip canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Fred
Dietrich Bierman
Olive Branch
Grape-Nuts Pays Off In Health Return Of WV Woman
A West Virginia student credits Grape-Nuts with rebuilding her health after overwork and poor nutrition. She details a rapid recovery, renewed study ability, and ongoing use of Grape-Nuts at breakfast. The letter promotes Postum Co. products and references The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Sewer Committee to Open Park Avenue Sewer Bids
The Sewer Committee of the city council will meet tonight at city hall to open bids for Park Avenue sewerage near Front Street. Only one bid had been received by this afternoon, with more expected before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
City Hall
Park Avenue
Front Street
Rock Island schedules January 5 service changes
Rail timetable shows GOING LAST and GOING SOUTH routes with Davenport Chicago connections No 12 No 50 No 4 No 88 No 2 Mail and Express and Local Freight. GOING EAST and GOING WEST list Passenger 402 401 freight times. All trains daily except Sunday. Agent W S Underdonk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island S
Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington
Oskalax
Kansas City
Dallas
W. S. Underdonk
Steerer Ecoeesene Llldam
Wilton Trains Schedule Note Main Line and Branch Listings
Wilton trains on the main line and Wilton branch run daily with several no stop and limited stop services. Timetabled arrivals include Muscatine departures No 504 at 6 25am and No 505 at 8 00am and various other daily services listed with times and stop patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mascatine
Wilton
Sunies
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Schedule Fragments
In effect April 9, 1005 and listing train numbers 12 92 3 5 91 with times and services. Freight trains No 92 and No 91 carry passengers at specified hours, while No 3 No 5 are passenger services with morning and late night runs.
Muscatine North and Rail Line Schedule Details
Train timetable shows Muscatine North to Muscatine South travel with Nos 2 4 6 and 5 1 3 services. Stops include Elrick Junction Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello and connections with Iowa Central C R I P Burling ton and Elrick Junction timings noted for weekdays Saturdays and Sundays.
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Muscatine
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Esseesees
Round House
Fruitland
Seeeeesees
Grandview
North Bound
Elirick Junction
Iowa Central
Burlington
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Otto Stiefel
Eden
Ohio
Pure Drug Act
Washton, D. C
PENN
Co. Phila
Wittich Bros
His
Group of Daven
Young Turkey
Place of Medicine
Oni
CITIZENS’ RAILWAY @ LIGHT Co
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
America
Pentzer
van Zyl’s Grocery
Bell
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue Muscatine
Henry Jayne
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. Hofman
Kk. Jayne, Jaane & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
KP. Ingham
East 2Nd St
H. Db
New
Prank L. Bihlmeier
Telephone
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Ilinois
First National Bank
J. Carshaddan
W. D. Burk
I. S. Pepper
Carshadhan
Burk & Prpinit
West Second Street
Siam
ST. Oor
Ishicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine North
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