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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
4
Local notes report numerous residents and visitors traveling between Davenport Muscatine and Rock Island. Several residents depart for Davenport Chicago Rock Island and Cedar Rapids for business visits family calls and summer work. A lightning strike damaged a Oak street house and local services promote watch repairs.
Prof Edwin Erle Sparks of Chicago spoke at Muscatine Chautauqua on Robert Morris detailing Morris as a pivotal financier and patriot. He outlined early American currency debates, Morris wealth and service, and the unfulfilled repayment of government funds, noting Morris's obscurity despite his vital wartime help.
Mrs. Anna Houdek kept the dining room tent busy as over 250 dined at lunch and 260 at supper, the largest Sunday turnout since Chautauqua opened. She noted Muscatine folks did not eat on the grounds as at country chautauquas.
Non arrival of Hruby Brothers quintet causes no concert this afternoon. The group reached on the Fireby this afternoon and will perform tonight for the first time in the city. Dr Henry Clark delivered a brief informal talk earlier today in their absence.
The Indians met for practice with several new games tried as Leapfrom and racing drew interest. The council hurried to start the events as Two Tongues pressed for action. The field day planned for Friday morning was discussed and participants spent two hours preparing.
Professor Chevalier, president of the board of directors, said he was pleased with the observance of the Sabbath at the park. Despite a large crowd, there was no sign of rowdyism and the day proceeded peacefully.
Last evening a large crowd fled the auditorium before the lecture ended fearing a storm. Hundreds crowded onto the street car depot platform and several women were badly hurt in the crush. The chute received favorable mention for the first time since its erection.
Manager Clark of the Citizens' Railway and Light Company estimated at least 6000 people visited the grounds after yesterday’s travels. Street cars carried nearly that many, with many attendees arriving by private vehicles.
After several days of showers, campers are in good condition for sunshine. Tents were improved this morning with new furnishings and preparations completed for the remaining week of the chautauqua event.
Dr. Henry Clark announced Saturday that Monday would be the deadline to settle tent rents, and most campers paid early at the headquarters.
Sunday service on the grounds drew wide attendance as Dr. Henry Clark delivered a strong sermon. Most campers attended, with many arriving from the city to hear in the cool auditorium.
William Latta of Fulham avenue was badly burned while testing a street lamp at the Eighth and Pine corner. Gasoline from the tank above ignited, clothing caught fire, he jumped to the ground and extinguished the flames with help. Left arm severely burned and right hand injured. Dr. E B Fulham reported the wounds serious. Latta remained in great pain through the day.
Bert Rice of Muscatine, visiting Davenport, attempted to board a moving street car at Fifteenth and Grand. His right foot is crushed with all toes amputated after the wheel caught him. He was taken to St Luke's hospital for treatment.
Bert Rice a long time resident and son of Milton Rice superintendent of the county poor farm will relocate to the city soon. He is currently employed at Lehruers Button factory and plans to move at the earliest opportunity.
P M Brauer has purchased a launch from Henry Noble and is repairing it. He is cleaning the hull and installing a ten horsepower motor made in Iowa City. Lauren Hil and Oilie Shrevers are setting the machinery.
A lively morning scene as children swarmed the closed merry-go-round, climbing the horses and shouting with joy during chautauqua time.
Society note reports that A. F. and A. M. Iowa Lodge No 2 will hold a special communication on Tuesday evening July 23 at 7 30 to confer the second degree. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Goldie Nall of 313 West Sixth street suffered the complete tearing off of the forefinger nail on her right hand while operating a double drill and center machine at the McKee and Bliven button factory. The bone was bruised and Dr. E B Fulham treated the wound. Earlier, Miss Mabel Swain sustained a severe cut to the right hand while using the same machine in the same factory. Dr. Fulham attended her. she is reported to be progressing nicely.
Indians appeared in war paint at the council this morning while feathers were added to head gear. A large number of older boys were present to take part in the day’s exercises.
Receipts at the Muscatine chautauqua gate and for reserved seats yesterday topped all prior Sundays. More than $550 was taken in, not including regular season tickets.
An auxiliary exit will open on the auditorium side near the golf grounds to allow attendees who must depart to pass quietly without crossing in front of the speaker. The change aims to minimize disturbance during presentations.
Found articles include five fans three pocketbooks a pair of gloves and a handkerchief awaiting owners at the headquarters. The article notes these items were recovered from the grounds and are held for claimants.
River forecast shows slowly rising stages in the Mississippi from below Dubuque to Muscatine over the next four hours. Data lists Dubuque Muscatine Des Moines rivers with observed feet and changes from 8.1 to 7.9 and 15.0 to 12.6, noted by forecaster J. M. Sherier.
Clarence Becker, now employed in Chicago, arrived Saturday evening and is visiting friends and relatives here for several weeks.
A car load of stone was received in the city Saturday for the German American bank building. The stone is of the best quality and will give a neat appearance to the front of the structure.
The Quincy sailed downriver this morning headed for St Louis with a fair freight and passenger list. It will return upriver on July 27 at 3 30 AM. The steamer St Paul will go upriver tomorrow at 3 30 AM bound for St Paul.
The launch Tallulah departed yesterday morning with a crew of four. The crew plans a northern trip next year and will stop at Burlington. Lee Loomis joined the party for the Burlington leg.
A large group of W R C ladies traveled to Riverside for an all day meeting. J A Strader seeks cancer treatment with positive progress from Dr Stull. Local homes see interior decorating and art by Bert Griffith and Chas Livezey. The King's Heralds picnic draws about twenty five girls at the park. Mrs J S Rose and Mrs Minnie Shafer are among residents facing hardships and injuries.
John C Schomberg a prominent Muscatine county resident was found dead in his room on Third and Sycamore streets from apoplexy. He was born in 1839 in Germany and had been a large landowner in Pike township before living near Wilton. He is survived by eight children and the funeral was planned for the following Wednesday.
A string of brief notices from Wilton Iowa details residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport and surrounding areas. Mr Johnson rides with relatives to Davenport while others visit friends and family, attend chautauqua events, or depart forMuscatine for a week or ten days.
A valuable horse belonging to Charles Timm was stolen from the Chautauqua grounds. The article also notes religious services at Trinity Episcopal Church and visits by local residents, including families from Muscatine, Tipton, and Sullivan, with several social and church events mentioned.
Rain delays paving as Sigourney Iowa tackles square gutter finishing and side street work. Grimes prepares sewer drains while a parade of locals and visitors, including former residents and traveling teams, move through town for meetings, visits, and medical trips.
Elmer Wittich, 18, was badly hurt when a buggy ran away on Parham Street after a harness broke. His parents and siblings were only bruised, and Dr. A J Oliver treated the boy’s wounds. The incident followed a steep incline near Mulberry Street.
Residents travel and visiting relatives in Keota Keswick Sigourney Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis. Lottie Bales returns to Keota. Mrs H G Brown and daughter visit Minneapolis. Father Groethe joins Father Hauser in Harper. G G Shanafelt home over Sunday. EB J Lyle Keota in Sigourney. Helen Stockman in Keswick. Clint Shean home Cedar Rapids. E L Carrell Adel visiting E H Carrell. A W Kadel Keswick visits Sigourney. Glen Powers Wellman returns with Jessie Gilbert.
New York July 22 Wheat for September delivery at 99 4 3 cents and corn at 61 cents. Market report notes price levels in the New York Produce Market.
St Louis market report lists wheat for September delivery at 89 4 cents, corn at 51 1/2 cents, oats at 37 1/2 cents, with prices shown for July 22 in St Louis.
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