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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
For weeks Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store and other first class shops report strong demand for Maizene the new kidney and bladder remedy. Manufacturers claim it relieves all kidney and bladder troubles by stimulating kidney filtration. Available at drugstores or by 50 cents direct from Cooper Pharmacal Co. Chicago.
Local notes promote the Journal want column with per word rates and display items at The Batterson Stores. A picnic at Electric Park honors Daisy Vetter of Birmingham Alabama hosted by Florence Koenigsaecker. Agnes Long from Chicago visiting Eunice Markman on Chestnut Street plans to return Saturday. Iowa lodge A F and A M calls for second degree work at 7 30 tomorrow evening.
Quebec July 23 The Prince of Wales will preside at the official opening of the 300th anniversary celebration of Quebec founded by Champlain. He will review the history pageant and receive foreign representatives at Champlain monument after morning naval visits.
A divorce was granted in the district court today by Judge D W Jackson to Bertha Cooper from her husband W H Cooper. Legal service of notice was accepted and the time for filing the petition was waived. Attorney C A W Kent appeared for the plaintiff.
This afternoon at 2 30 oclock William H Barry was struck in the right eye by flying steel while cutting pearl buttons at the Huttig McDermid button plant. Dr H Johnson Dean attended the injury and it is not considered serious.
A very successful dance at Citizens' Electric Park last evening drew about thirty five couples who enjoyed an excellent program. Dealing's orchestra supplied music with many of the latest popular tunes.
Word reached Muscatine of the death of Mrs. Helena Ihle of Zeigenhain Hessen Castle Germany from typhoid fever after a few weeks illness. She was sister to Mrs. John Markman of 612 Chestnut street and well known among Muscatine Germans. Her nieces Anna and May Markman are abroad touring Europe and return home in September. Survived by husband a son and two sisters, one in Germany.
A group of western travelers in a Haynes Apperson touring car stopped briefly in Muscatine today while on their way to New York City. They spent only a short time in the city before continuing their journey.
Mrs. William Nyenhuis of 212 East Sixth Street was surprised by her Sunday school class from the German Congregational church yesterday afternoon as they helped celebrate her birthday. The event featured games in the afternoon and evening, a supper, and numerous gifts for Mrs. Nyenhuis.
Mrs Ida Warfield will be installed as third department vice president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of Iowa at the Colonel Hare Circle meeting in the G A R hall next Friday evening July 24. Mrs Flannigan of Davenport, a past department president, will act as installing officer. The meeting starts at 6 45 PM and many members are expected.
Miss Florence Ruthenberg Edith Stocker and Anna Schwalm hosted a picnic at Weed park for Miss Lulu Buhrows of Chicago visiting the city. The gathering featured games and a fine repast served toward evening as friends enjoyed the afternoon.
Miss Ethel Parvin entertained at her Washington street home with guests from Chicago Davenport and Burlington. Attendees included Edythe Peto Lelahe Terry Margaret Millman Bennie Afteheide Harry Peto Claude Lennox and Fred Collinwood. The evening fete was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Fred B. Switzer will entertain twenty young ladies in honor of her cousins Misses Alice and Estella Mortier of Chicago visiting their sister and brother Miss Mary and Master Frank Mortier at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fayne in East Eighth street. Games and music will open the evening, with refreshments served by the hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Budlier of Wilton township entertained friends at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening in honor of their son Clarence's 21st birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Harris Dr. and Mrs. Leith Prof. Harris and the Misses Hattie Wildason and Mary Ruff of Wilton.
The Mercy and Help Society held a Weed Park picnic this afternoon with many attendees enjoying games and other amusements.
A large crowd gathered at Weed Park this afternoon for the Royal Neighbors of America annual outing. The event featured members enjoying the park activities as the order assembles for the day.
Yeoman lodge announces a regular session at Yeoman hall tomorrow evening with a full attendance requested. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned motions and discussions.
Madison July 23 Former Governor William R Taylor once a rail regulation champion of the Granger era is now penniless and homeless living in a fashionable poorhouse near Madison. Born into poverty he rose to power in 1873 before railroads fought back. His fight helped establish state control over railways and set precedents later echoed by La Follette.
Emma Griff, wife of Joseph Griff, is released on bail after being bound over to the grand jury on charges of stealing a gasoline engine from William Schmuck. Her husband, acquitted of complicity, celebrated as bail was posted by John A. Rowan for $200. The couple reunited as Judge Howe released Emma from county jail.
Farmers harvest oats as residents share weekend visits and church services. Miss Gertrude McKillip visits Illinois, while families gather for dinners and social calls with relatives from Muscatine and West Liberty. Numerous local names appear in the community bulletin.
A broken needle was removed from the big toe of Mrs. George Schaef er of corner Lucas and Green streets this afternoon after she stepped on the steel piece last evening. The surgeon located and removed the needle after some difficulty, relieving her of pain.
Winifred Brat Trice proclaims Gold Medal Flour as best for pastry, highlighting quality and reliability for baked goods.
The Citizens' Railway and Light company completed a large up to date cafe at Elec to park after reconstruction. Meals will be served from noon daily with a competent chef overseeing cooking. The dining room will feature screens and electric fans as patrons of the chautauqua visit Muscatine. Prof Daggy arrives and meets with the board to arrange opening sessions. Governor Hanly plans to attend. Sunshine Willitts, 87, also visits and wishes a successful assembly.
Numerous local visits and business calls color Grandview life with residents from Wapello Muscatine Letts and Kalona. Highlights include Shifts in school staff Quarterly Congregational meeting and visits from Dr Paxton Mrs Huff and other families amid storms and travel plans.
Manager James Kane announces the Columbus Junction Independents will visit Columbus City for two games against the Muscatine based Midgets. The Junction team blends players from Sigourney Washington Keota and nearby towns and has recently defeated strong touring squads including the Fuqua Giants Burlington Greys and National Indians. The plan shifted from a Chicago or Illinois opponent due to tight scheduling.
A concise note asserts that Gold Medal Flour yields ideal bread results. ROWeENs.
Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M first Tuesday evenings E P Ingham W M and S L Johnson secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R A M stated convocation second Friday A E Othmer M E H P Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein's music hall G D Lezotte T J M L Johnson recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte E C W H Graff recorder
Romona Council No. 52 meets on the first and third Friday each month in the Maccabee Hall with Miss Amelia Miller of Pocahontas and Miss Martha Becke as Keeper of Records.
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