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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
4
Local residents travel for visits and events as numerous passengers board the Firefly to Davenport and Rock Island. Recitals and the Kindt Fields wedding draw attendees from Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, and nearby towns. Families announce arrivals, departures, and relatives visiting for short stays today.
The ad proclaims Kirk's Jap Rose toilet and bath soap as transparent and clear enough to read through. It states the product is sold by all druggists and grocers.
The Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church held its regular meeting and semiannual officer election at Miss Nola Conner’s Climer street home. Plans include a tent at the July Chautauqua. Elected officers were President Miss Mattie Dora, Vice President Miss Lillian Kemper, Secretary Miss Myrie Nesper, Corresponding Secretary Florence Weltz, Treasurer Will Riemcke, Organist Miss Ethel Riemcke.
The A B C club met last evening at Miss Maude Vanatta’s Chestnut street home. Three members studying out of town are due back in two weeks for summer vacation, and a picnic and dance are planned after their arrival. The next meeting will be Monday June 10 at Miss Anna Wilson’s home.
Mrs H L Mulford entertained the Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church at her West Third street home. The group discussed the Life of Mrs Payton. The next meeting will be the annual picnic at Electric Park in early July.
The Mite Sewing Society will meet at Mrs. Anna Hoffman's home on East Fourth Street Thursday at 2 PM. Members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
The graduating class left this morning for a Cedar River picnic at Pike Run marking the annual class celebration. Social festivities are planned for the all day outing with classmates and faculty in attendance.
Mrs J Henning of 1008 Grandview avenue was pleasantly surprised last evening by friends whom she hosted for an evening of games followed by refreshments.
The Mulford Mission Monday club met last evening. Members reviewed the first month’s work and planned activities for the coming month. A social time followed the meeting.
The B P O E lodge met last evening at their hall for a short session. At the next meeting one candidate will be taken through the mysteries of the order.
The Modern National Reserves hold a regular meeting at Dr. C J Hackett's residence on Sycamore Street on Thursday evening.
The Dorcas society will meet tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Hannah Hazlett on Sycamora Street. All members are urged to attend.
A committee of A J Leyda Henry Dunker and Dan Fogarty marked graves of M W A lodge brothers in Greenwood and St Marys. Names include John Mansfield Henry Jones J H Howe Henry Hintman Elmer Greeley Henry Hageman E T Leatherman Conrad Heoker Willis Norton Ferdinand Ashlager M M Morris Albert Meerdink F M Hadley C J Schwertfeger B A Turner John B Lamb John M Peck Henry Penning Claus Funck William Koepke Clyde Dove Claus Koll Louis Chambers Claus Umilandt Carl Hageman Henry Brandt Robert Funck Gavin Miller F B Hoffmeyer John C McCough Henry Boechman J F Gunzenhauser H Orrin John B Rider Omer Dunker John J Webb.
Barney Schmidt of Muscatine has enlisted in the United States Navy and sailed toward Norfolk Virginia to enter the Naval Academy. He worked recently in Davenport and will study at Norfolk for about a year before active duty. A longtime City resident and former member of Company C he is described as a true soldier with strong naval interests.
County board met in regular session with minor items on agenda. Bridge claims were approved and Emma J. Mahin received soldiers' exemption. Nichols town council petition on drainage into ditch No 2 was tabled for later review. J W Price’s claim, presented at the meeting, was withdrawn after talks with interested parties. Courthouse construction was not discussed.
Advertising blurb touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds with nationwide interest. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store urging quick soothing relief.
Hawley outlines alleged conspiracy linking Orchard and Haywood to the Steunenberg murder and other crimes in Colorado. He cites a telegram sign M and a Pettibone letter while promising to produce witnesses and a full confession from Orchard. Defense reserves opening as state rests its case.
Regular communication of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M this evening at 8 o clock per order W M.
The Mothers' club year book is set for publication in two weeks. Prominent city professionals will speak at meetings from September through June, with hostesses, roll calls, papers, recitations, and music planned for each date at venues including Island Home and Geneva Island.
The body arrived on the Firefly and burial occurred at Bloomington Friends cemetery at 6 o'clock with only near relatives present. Rev. Pliny Fry of the Friends church officiated the services.
The first magazine for the blind published by Mrs. Matilda Zeigler of New York City is now displayed in Seiler Brothers window. It highlights the late William Zeigler’s wife as promoter and notes a $200,000 pledge for the new project. The New York point alphabet is used throughout. Local blind residents have examined the volumes but cannot read them yet.
An old ad extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and biliousness. The pitch notes a 25 cent price and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the outlet.
The Trades and Labor Assembly held its regular monthly meeting with a large turnout. A general discussion focused on the fifteenth annual state convention to be held at Keokuk on June 11. Preparations are underway and several members plan to attend. Delegates were elected recently and tonight discussed issues to learn the lodge's view in case they arise at the state convention. Delegates received no instructions.
The dispatches from Tokio show the incident is viewed gravely by Japanese officials and the public. The tone of Ambassador Wright’s reports signals concern in Japan, while newspapers’ handling of the matter strains friendly sentiment toward the United States. Some military voices warn of future grievances and a possible reckoning.
A dynamite charge exploded under the first car on San Francisco's McAllister street line today. Passengers were frightened but no serious damage or injuries were reported.
The Fellowship club of the Y W C A has been postponed to Wednesday evening.
Judge Jackson recorded numerous default judgments and settlements in two divorce cases. Stella Hesser won a divorce for desertion, while Jessie Gillmore was granted divorce from George Gillmore. Many civil actions, defaults, and trial-to-court judgments followed with sums awarded and estates settled.
Mrs W S Underdonk underwent an operation at Hershey hospital this morning. She is improving nicely this afternoon. Dr Beveridge was the attending physician.
Deeds recorded transcribed for the Journal list transfers: G M Titus Marsh H Smith to Augusta Endter and A Julius Endter for Jot 16 block 100 and 119 block 119 City of Muscatine with 2500 dollars. Albert D Winsell to Edith J Winsell for lot 1 block 21 town of Wilton with 1 dollar.
A marriage license was issued to Herbert H. Heckert and Minnie C. Meier, authorizing their union. The document records their names and the license issuance.
Wheat for July at 93 3/4 cents, corn 52 3/4 cents, oats at 4 cents. Market report from St Louis Produce Market dated June 4.
Peoria market brief notes corn No. 3 at 53 cents. And reflects routine pricing updates from Peoria, Illinois.
The Iowa Central offers a personally conducted excursion on May 30 from Arlington to Marietta Minnesota along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line. The trip promotes farming opportunities for renters and investors in Sibley Renville Medicine and Lac Qui Parle counties with best lands available in the region.
Lands are to be had for 25.00 to 50.00 per acre in a premier dairy district praised as the best in the world. The area grows all crops, is near the St Paul Minneapolis market, and hosts major industrial interests including Armour Packing Company's new six million dollar plant. Don’t miss this opportunity.
A Los Angeles Times report describes Tiutes using a bough house with a narrow front opening to capture quail. An Indian hunter sits inside with a flexible rod and quietly kills birds as they come to water at dawn. He often supplies enough game for the entire settlement in one morning.
The late Justice William G. Keogh of Ireland excused himself at a bar dinner held at his home and dressed for bed. He slept briefly believing the night over, then awoke to find guests waiting below for dinner, his lapse revealed with apologies.
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