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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
5
A first time jail inmate, L. Herman, told Judge Howe he would avoid a second visit after being arrested by Officer Jack Oester for intoxication. He pleaded guilty, paid a $5 fine plus $3.85 costs, and quipped about the price of a night's lodging with a drunken companion. The report also lists local social notes and visits across Columbus Junction.
Columbus Junction IA plans a nine day chautauqua starting Wednesday August 5 with strong grounds and a favorable outlook for a premier meeting. Organizers tout a superior program and unmatched talent as preparations continue.
The Chautauqua Cafe offers wholesome meals in a fine dining room with electric fans. Operated by the Citizens' Railway and Light Company, a competent chef has been engaged for the occasion. Do not fail to take your meals there.
The Chautauqua tent behind the ice cream parlor is ready for visitors with rest facilities for women. Second Street rooms remain open for meals. clubs and classes are suspended during Chautauqua. Geneva trip planning and pennant fundraising discussed. names for Geneva due by month end.
John W. Jayne, 89, father of attorney Henry Jayne of Muscatine, was thrown from a buggy near Conesville while adjusting insurance on a damaged barn. He struck his head on a post, suffered a deep facial gash and severe bruises, and remains unconscious with grim prognosis as son David travels from Lone Tree.
Mrs Jeff Noble of New Boston visits her father B R Davis in Copperas Creek. J Watson from Wrayville visits sister Mrs Edw Reynolds. Florence and Josie Schell of Bay Island stay with grandmother Mrs S J Schell. Families Schrader, Colberg and Reynolds host visits. S J Schell also visits Bay Island kin and Mrs Wm Hessler in Illinois City.
A counterfeit product prompts caution while Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to treat constipation malaria and jaundice. The ad emphasizes the genuine remedy with a local pharmacist name.
The friends of Judge W. D. Evans of Hampton will present his name at the Republican state convention as a candidate for supreme judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Chas. A. Bishop.
Charles Stoutnes lies in serious condition at his mother's Fairfield home after a fall from a hay rack. He sustained a head injury in the incident.
Nancy Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Martin formerly of Muscatine wed Edgar Whitcomb of Portland Oregon in a Portland marriage parlor ceremony conducted by Justice Whitelaw. The couple met through legal work with Whitcomb employed as a federal court clerk. The Martins learned of the marriage when visiting their Dalton home twenty miles from Portland.
Hugo Byers of New London, a longtime Iowa horticulturist, visits Wapello to discuss tested plum varieties and his ever bearing raspberry developed from wild stock near Vanella. He plans to move to Mt. Pleasant to plant twelve acres of fruits and vegetables.
Advertisement notes Dr Kings New Discovery relieves croup coughs and colds in babies instantly and cures. Price 50 cents to 1 90 at Weavercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Bryan yesterday declined to discuss the Guffey matter and will travel from Fairview Nebraska to Chicago. He plans speeches at Omaha and Aurora with Chas W Bryant secretary and Rose reporter. The party leaves Chicago Saturday night for a daylight run through Iowa and Nebraska. Des Moines may host a stop.
Cornelius P. Shea former international president of the Teamsters union was sentenced to six months in the house of correction for failure to support his wife and two children. He appealed the sentence and was held in 590 dollars for the superior court.
A catalog of accessories lists belts of many kinds including tinsel and silver, plus new designs in back combs beauty pins collar bows and related items such as ribbon combs fans belt pins and buckles
Hosiery and Underwear items include 12 dozen ladies lisle lace hose in boot and full lace styles all sizes at 19c Saturday. Jersey ribbed vests in 50c class with lace yoke straps offered at 29c. Jersey ribbed vests 25c with lace yokes on sale for 19c.
18 inch veiling in net and dot effects black and all colors priced at 25 cents per yard with Saturday price 19 cents. Fancy ruchings offered in white solid colors plaid and stripe effects in regular 25 cent qualities.
In Iowa City a 4 year old, Jeannette Baldwin, suffered severe injuries when a horse kicked her at home. She lay unconscious for hours, with a crushed cheek bone and nose and a fractured eye socket base. Surgeons fear infection and possible loss of sight or life.
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