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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
An article promotes restoring gray hair by building nerves with electrical treatments. It suggests using a conscientiously prepared color pigment as an aid and offers explanations of the Teel method for pigment restoration.
Dr A B Clapp ear eye nose throat specialist practices at Hershey Building. Norman Butler, once treated at a Des Moines sanitarium, has returned to Muscatine in improved condition. Mrs L L Lane of Pine Street returns from a six week Boston visit. Dr B E Eversmeyer moves his office to the German American Bank Building fourth floor. Best cooling tip is Slaughter's Candy Store plain cream soda 5c.
The official flight on the Wright aeroplane from Fort Meyer to Alexandria and back was called off at 7:36 p.m. due to strong winds. Wind continued all afternoon and only eased after it was too dark to retry the distance test.
Mr and Mrs George Fuestal of Fairport completed a rare voyage floating a flat boat from Dubuque to Muscatine. They began at 5 PM last Thursday and arrived at 8 PM today after a week on the water, spending nights in towns along the route and enjoying the journey.
In Chicago, July 19, H. M. McQuiston the Mexican champion defeated Larry Waidner in the third round, 11-9 7-5. Walter P. Hayes Illinois state champion beat J. A. Lee 6-0 6-0, and Melville Long beat Trux Emerson 6-4 7-5.
Newport News Virginia July 29 William P Kent nominated by acclamation for governor by the Republican convention today. Prohibitionists won a clear victory by securing adoption of an amendment to the liquor plank applying the unit rule in counties and cities on all liquor elections.
Arthur Ives son of Oliver Ives of Wapello Iowa died yesterday in a Chicago hospital at age 30. Family learned of illness by letter and telegram, with remains to arrive on the six o clock train this evening. he had not lived in Wapello for eight years.
A southbound street car struck John Rosenmund’s large ice wagon on Hershey Avenue near Romann and Liebbe’s meat market shortly after noon. The wagon was demolished with its wheels wrecked and the coupling pole broken, but no injuries were reported. Witnesses differ on exact circumstances, though many believe the motorman expected the wagon to clear the tracks in time.
A man calling himself J. Henderson was found ill under a city bridge by Deputy Chief Wilhite. Dr. B E Eversmeyer diagnosed smallpox and ordered immediate removal to the pest-house on Fulham avenue. He had recently worked in Chillicothe and Davenport and had not been in town long.
Ralph Harris disposes of his Lone Tree drug store to William Moffit of Columbus Junction and will turn over possession on August 15. Harris is a former resident of this city.
William Gertenbach was kicked by a horse while guiding a team nine miles north of the city. His right arm was broken in several places between the elbow and wrist. Dr. E B Fulham treated him before he was taken home near the county farm.
The high school branch cleared 7.90 from a cake sale held yesterday. They will send two delegates to the Lake Geneva Wisconsin Y M C A conference paying part of their expenses. A launch ride is planned to raise additional funds. The Y M C A tent at the park is open to all.
A man collapsed from heat in the fields on Wednesday. He was taken home, complained of illness, and slept indoors hoping for cooler air. This morning he disappeared after a search by family and neighbors, with authorities fearing a heat induced act of self harm.
Leroy Royster wed Miss Lula Schaefer last evening at seven thirty in the German Catholic parsonage with Father Grieser officiating. The couple, both well known in the city, will reside at 973 Newell Avenue after the ceremony.
The monthly gathering of the Aid Society of the German Congregational Church met yesterday afternoon at 1200 Iowa Avenue, hosted by Mrs H Stellrecht. Twelve ladies attended and a great deal of sewing was accomplished.
Laborers quit work across several sites during the extreme heat as thermometers reported up to 98 degrees in the shade. John Caulfield fainted from the heat while at the Citizens' Railway & Light gasholder project and was treated at home on Washington Street. Doctors promise relief with cooler conditions expected tonight and Friday.
A brief social time followed with light refreshments served for attendees.
About twenty Grace Lutheran Aid Society ladies gathered yesterday afternoon at 1147 Dale Street hosted by Mrs. Geo Daut. They sewed together and enjoyed refreshments in a pleasant afternoon.
The Launch club held the third in a series of dances last night at their club house. Guests enjoyed the pleasant evening on wide porches along the water’s edge as music and sociability filled the evening.
C E Franklin promotes a one dollar trial at Frank's Panitorium 209 Iowa Ave to have clothes cleaned pressed and shoes shined until Sept 1. Free pick up and delivery touted by a local business leader as extending garment life. Offer good only this week.
Mrs. N Rosenberger of 1019 E Second Street underwent surgery yesterday afternoon at Hershey Hospital at 3 o clock. She is reported resting easily in latest updates. Dr. Charles Riemcke supervised the procedure.
Born this morning at 6 o clock to Mr and Mrs J Camel of Sweetland a son joins their family.
Fragmentary note mentions Clarissa and sepeneraans with odd phrases about orders and a 0 percent medal. No coherent event or individuals copresented.
Wilton Iowa residents and visitors fill the day with trips to Muscatine Davenport Moscow Tipton West Liberty and Monroe City. Social events include Grace Reformed church ice cream and cake social on August 3.
Train No 4 5 6 2 1 3 timetables show arrivals departures at Elrick Junction Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Garden City Grandview Wapello and connections with Iowa Central and C R I & P lines. Times range from early morning to late evening with multiple through-services and joint connections on Saturdays and weekdays.
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