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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
6
In a dramatic tenth inning the Crippled Midgets beat the Davenport Suburbans 3 to 2 at the fair ground park. Weisner delivered the deciding blow driving in the winning run after Potts and Nahrgang set the table, capping a tense afternoon of defense and timely hits.
For sale a selection of small acreage tracts inside and outside city limits. Seven acre and ten acre tracts are tillable, plus two five acre tracts. An 18 acre tract can be sold in pieces. Small cash payment with balance in monthly installments. House may be built for purchaser. Move to country living and grow your own food.
The White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport weekdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m., return at 7 p.m. A boat to Burlington runs weekdays at 8:30 p.m., arriving there at 9:15 the next morning. W. G. Block Co. agents.
The Sterneman team won the first game of the second golf match at Geneva Links yesterday afternoon, leading Roach by three points. Rev B C Preston posted the lowest score with 44, while Walter Molis and D W Jackson tied Roach for lowest at 46.
The Muscatine nine edged Suburbans 2 to 1 as Stiffy Weisner drove a decisive two-base hit into right, scoring McGreer on a fourth inning rally. Earlier Leverich and McKee traded steady pitching with several base runners and a sacrifice by Holmes.
Fans express satisfaction as Leverich and Nance split on battery honors while Mac stays ahead of the ranger. Muscatine holds a 7 to 3 edge over Davenport after the matinee. Davenport played as Game Wardens in early contests, with many out of town attendees. Dr Mason and the Wilton Independents joined a border league crowd before Columbus Junction takes the stage tomorrow through Sunday.
A young man thought to be Charles W. Chase was killed on a railroad track in Grand Junction. Authorities awaited positive identification as investigators examined the scene for causes and other details.
The White Sox swept the New York Highlanders in a July 24 doubleheader, winning 6 2 in the first game and 6 3 in the second. Chicago hustled through the action and then hurried to catch a train back to Chicago.
The Chicago Cubs arrived in New York for a game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the opener of their second eastern visit. A Buffalo mix up caused the Buffalo game to be canceled, and President Murphy was alerted over a month ago but did not recall the notice.
Results yesterday in the American League and National League with several extra innings. New York 2 Chicago 3. Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 0 in ten innings. Washington 2 Detroit 4. Boston 2 St. Louis 4. Pittsburg 3 Brooklyn 4. Central Association games include Waterloo 6 Kewanee 1. Ottumwa 9 Oskaloosa 0. Quincy 3 Keokuk 1 with thirteen innings noted.
Detroit visits Cleveland while Chicago plays Brooklyn and Pittsburgh faces New York. Cincinnati travels to Boston and St. Louis meets Philadelphia in marquee matches.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 24 Governor Haskell has been tendered the treasurership of the national democratic committee. The formal announcement with his acceptance is said to follow when the committee meets for organization in Chicago.
Washington faces a sanitation overhaul with a drive by Army specialists and federal experts. Hotels restaurants dairies ice cream and meat plants are under inspection as authorities vow a total house cleaning and fumigation to rid typhoid risks. Water from wells is banned amid safety fears.
Mrs. Worthington formerly of Washington and Fairfield died suddenly in Hamp ton Virginia her passing reported today. She was born in Washington in 1863 a daughter of A Harvey and wife of Dr Worthington. She graduated from Washington High in 1880 known as part of the calico girls. Survived by a daughter a sister Mrs Zarbough and a brother Archie. Funeral planned for Saturday at 4 PM from the Harvey home.
An advertisement for ZEMO by E. W. Rose Medicine Co asserts the liquid draws out germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them. It promises instant relief and permanent cures for all skin and scalp diseases and says samples are available by request from St. Louis.
Interment will be in Elm Grove cemetery. Mrs Worthington was a highly cultured lady and her death will be mourned by a wide acquaintance in Iowa.
August Eberhard, who killed his Viennese aunt Mrs. Ottillie Eberhard to obtain $2,500 for his marriage to a New York woman, was captured near Paterson, N J and jailed in Hackensack after confessing the motive. He lured her to a secluded spot in New Jersey and shot her.
City resident has been missing since last Monday night. His wife and relatives fear foul play and seek information from authorities. Investigators are reviewing leads as the public is asked to share any sightings.
Functions of stomach liver kidneys and bowels described as quickly disposed of with Electric Bitters. Advertisement notes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store price 50 cents.
Judge Spruance overruled Judge Cochran and held that negroes may be addressed with Mr Mrs or Miss in court. The ruling followed a $5 fine on Christopher Brooks for persistence after warnings. Brooks was discharged from custody.
The eighteenth annual convention of the Christian Endeavor societies for the Tenth district will convene in Ottumwa on July 24 and continue through July 26.
William F Brust a man employed at the Murray Iron works in Arlington lives with his wife and two stepchildren.
Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 Knights Templar Musquitine Tribe No 95 Bend City Lodge No 143 Modern Brotherhood of America with meeting days and officers inviting members to attend.
G A R headquarters Muscatine posts advertise regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall with visiting members welcome. Muscatine Court No 677 holds Mondays in Woodman hall with visitors in good standing invited. Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets Tuesdays at 8 in Eagle Lodge hall with visitors welcome. Muscatine Lodge No 304 Elks meets Mondays at 8 at Elks Hall with visiting Elks welcome.
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 meets Fridays at 7 30 pm in K P F building Iowa avenue visiting brethren invited F W McDougal C c F L Bihimeier K of R and 8 Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Woodmen hall visiting members in good standing invited Elma Scott Secretary Alexander W Scott Protector Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Yeoman hall Wayne Niebling chief of honor Mary Crouch financier Gussie Mull recorder
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