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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
5
Andrew Kephart of near West Liberty almost died Saturday afternoon after mistaking a bottle of horse liniment for brandy. His wife rushed him to West Liberty for emergency care, with Drs Beatty and Brisebine treating him as his condition improved later that day.
Mrs. S. R. Propst hosted the Ladies' Aid and husbands on Third street for Rev. and Mrs. Collins before their move to Kansas. Spoons were given as souvenirs and refreshments served. Numerous visitors arrived from Davenport, Iowa City, Muscatine, and nearby towns, with members and guests sharing news of travel and hospitality.
Muscatine led by pitcher Schmelzer who counted nine strikeouts but a bases loaded homer by Carson in the eighth sealed the 5-1 defeat at the hands of West Liberty. The Independents showed hits and base runners but failed in key moments.
Notice to property owners in Mus ee states ten days to fix defective sidewalks. If not repaired, the city will perform the work and charge the owner. Citizens are urged to inspect their walks and act quickly to avoid costs.
City marshal M. J. Flannery issues notice to all property owners in Muscatine to repair defective sidewalks within 19 days under city ordinance. If ignored, the street commissioner will perform the work and charge the cost to the property owner. Notice dated July 29, 1997.
Martha Auguste Caroline Mewes daughter of Charles and Fred Mewes of near Illinois City died July 9 in Drury Township Rock Island County after tuberculosis. Rev F W Carwell led German and English funeral services at the German M E church in Wragile and Illinois City cemetery. She fought a good fight and inspired church work, leaving parents Ferdinand Charles Will Albert Ed and one sister Mrs Lewis Kleist as survivors.
In Muscatine County Joseph Barnett and Co of Riverside Iowa has representatives selling rods to farmers and residents in small towns. The company is making great success and reports indicate solid business across the county.
Two ideal visiting times are 9 a.m. during morning prayer and after the evening lecture for reflection and discussion at the Y W C A tent. The tent remains open all day for anyone to use as headquarters. The Fellowship Club plans a Chautauqua grounds picnic Tuesday evening and will meet at the Y W C A tent soon after 6 p.m.
Ad promises Dr Kings New Life Pills quickly cure headaches from constipation. Sells at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
The article advises that in heat the stomach needs a mild tonic rather than heavy drugs. It prescribes a home mixture of Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce, Prosene Compound one ounce, Sherry wine half a pint, to be taken as a teaspoonful in water before meals and at bedtime.
Boston split a twin bill in which the Sox rallied for a 4 to 2 victory while the Cubs beat Albany 4 to 1. The day featured four NL scores and multiple A L games including St Louis 6 to New York 2 and Detroit 4 to Philadelphia 3. Publicized box scores noted Waddell striking out a dozen in Detroit.
A deal closed late Saturday afternoon transferring ownership to W D Peck owner of the Muscatine Business College.
The College leases the third floor of the Vail building for a modernized business school. The A O U W hall becomes an assembly room and smaller rooms serve as offices and recitation spaces. New desks and chairs have been ordered for installation before the fall term begins.
Willis B Stephens born May 1862 in Muscatine county Iowa died July 17 aged 45 years two months and 11 days at his brother Jin Stephens home in Nichols He never married lived with his mother until her death then with his brother John in Nichols Cause of death heart failure He leaves two brothers John Nichols and G B Malissa and two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Nolte Redfield and Ella Denhan Handford California
The message notes that Bring Back That Gdn. loaned an item and is now asked to return it, with Brannenburg adding a curt remark “Nuff Sed.” and signaling completion of the lending exchange.
Eleven Vermont marble headstones are received by Gus Schmidt from the U S government for graves at Greenwood Cemetery. The pyramid markers, about three feet high and fourteen inches wide, memorialize Iowa soldiers from units including the 11th and 25th Inf with names Holland McGrew Dirk Scholten Conrad Kranz John W Ray and others. Additional stones may be provided upon request.
Scores from yesterday include Chicago 3 Boston 2 and St. Louis 2 New York 7 in 10 innings. In Iowa League Marshalltown 10 Quincy 1 and Keokuk 0 1 Ottumwa 2, Oskaloosa 1 in 11 and 10 innings. Burlington 0 2 Ottumwa 2 Waterloo 2 1 Jacksonville 1 0 13 innings. Three 1 league Rock Island 3 Springfield 4 Clinton 5 Decatur 3 Dubuque 1 Bloomington 3 Cedar Rapids 7 Peoria 10 innings.
American League games feature Boston at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, and Washington at Cleveland. National League matchups include Chicago at New York, Pittsburg at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, and St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Rev Engstrom of Fairfield visited the Presbyterian church and returned home. Rev Pool remains unable to assume duties though improving. Mrs G N Duncan and son Lysle stayed with Mrs S H Duncan on Saturday night. Vernon Jack of Vinton visited over the weekend. Mrs Lide Nelson returned to Washington after visiting J A Sprague family. Mr and Mrs W S Adamson left for Ottumwa to stay with son G H and family. Harry Russell of Burlington visited J J Russell. his wife visits relatives in New York. Mrs Thos Reaney of Waterloo came for a visit. Mr and Mrs Lou Mulhern of Galesburg Ill stayed with Mrs S B Mulhern. Mrs W R Lytle leaves for Canada to join husband, plans to spend a day with relatives en route.
Local social notes list visits by Mrs. R. C. Butler and relatives to Minneapolis and nearby towns. Also recorded are weekend trips of Mr. and Mrs. McWilliams and others to Washington and Muscatine. Hog and sheep receipts show 33 000 hogs and 22 000 sheep with varied loads and prices.
Furnished by Miner and Co Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat figures May to Dec with prices around 0.99 to 0.94 and shifts for July September December. Corn and oats bid/ask ranges, pork lard ribs futures shown, and cars received today plus estimates for tomorrow. Chicago Produce Market notes cash wheat grades, oats, rye, barley and flax with prices and closing ranges.
Chicago July 22 receipts 22 000 steady to ten high beeves bring 4.70 to 7.35 cows and bested stockers and feeders make 20 prime steers fetch 5.75 per cwt.
Chicago market notes butter steady at 21 25 cents for creameries and 18 3/4 19 cents for dairies eggs steady at 13 14 cents per dozen.
Chicago July 22 poultry steady with markets noting eggs at 12 cents, chickens 11 4 cents, springs at 6 cents. Local traders reported light demand as buyers eyed steady rates.
Butter prices ease across creameries with official ranges from 18 25c for factory to firsts and 20 25c for common to fancy. Eggs stay firm with finest selections at 18 percent to 19c and average best at 17 to 18c. officials note steady market.
New York on July 22 reports alive poultry unchanged while dressed meat prices ease. Chickens quoted at 17 23c, turkeys 10 14c, fowls 12 14%c as markets adjust.
Peoria produce report from Peoria Illinois dated July 22 notes No 3 corn trading at 5144 cents per bushel. Market prices listed in concise local column.
The City of Muscatine votes to condemn the J William Nyenhuis property for cemetery use. Commissioners assess damages at 13100 dollars plus costs. city accepts 15100 dollars as fair value and orders cemetery fund warrants issued to the sheriff for owners.
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