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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1907

Page

4

Carnival City Packet Co Summer Schedule

Carnival City Packet Co lists weekly weekday steamers Helen Blair and Columbia serving Davenport with 7: diss in canes 26.008 TM. Sunday service to Davenport with 7:30 a.m. departures. Weekday Bur rents schedule with 8:30 p.m. arrivals. Burlington arrival at 9:15 a.m. next day. Freight and passenger service with W G Block Co agents and W A Blair manager.

Helen Blair Columbia Stanly Burlington W.G. Block CO W. A. Blair Mgr

Company Rans Cas Row in Condition

Three members of the state team attended the new Company C range three miles west of town and excellent scores were posted. After over a month’s work the range is one of the best in the country and local soldiers expect rapid improvement in small arms. Stoddard led with 36 points at two hundred and three hundred yards, Middleton tallied 40 and 36, and Othmer scored 41 and 40. More shooters may visit next Sunday to try the grounds.

Des Moines Middleton Davenport Stoddard Centerville Othmer

Local Merchants Advertise Sales and Services

Muscatine Lumber & Box Co offers watch cleaning at Muscatine watch repair shop. Bond's China Store promotes Lilly's petticoat sale tomorrow with emphasis on quality and low prices. Hershey Hose Company and nearby areas request pedestrians to stay on sidewalks and not obstruct grounds near Rock Island Prewing Co.

Muscatine Bond Lilly Hershey Hose Company Rock Island Prewing Co

Mrs John Joseph Boston Dies After Paralytic Stroke

Mrs. John Joseph Boston of East Second Street died at 12 40 PM after suffering a paralytic stroke at 7 PM yesterday. Born February 12 1843 near Harrisburg PA she moved to Iowa in 1854 and married John Joseph Boston in 1862. Survived by husband four children Maude Horner Madge Day James and Bessie. Funeral plans pending.

John Joseph Bosten East Second Street Boston Elizabeth Marry Stingle Harrisburg Iowa John Joseph Boston Maude M. Horner Omaha Madge A. L. Day Fort Worth Tex James Bessie Methodist Church

Missionary Circle Entertained by Mrs Nyenhuis

The Woman's Missionary Circle of the First Baptist church was hosted by Mrs. Wendell Nyenhuis on Lowar Avenue Extension. About 30 ladies attended with a devotional, Philippines paper, piano solo, and a vocal duet. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting is scheduled for July at Mrs. Henry Jayne's home on Mulberry Street.

Nyenhuis First Baptist Church Wendell Nyenhuis Lowar Avenue Walton Philippines J. W. Morgan Gladys Hudler Mark Coyner Laura Porter Henry Jayne Mulberry Street

Y M C A Juniors Hold All Day Picnic

Y M C A juniors held an all day outing yesterday at Wild Carden with baseball and games. Physical Director F D Applegate and Boys' Secretary C R Moulton accompanied them and they returned to the city at eight in the evening after a large lunch in the baskets.

Wild Carden F. D. Applegate C. R. Moulton

J I C Club Marks Fifth Anniversary At Thompson Home

The J I C Club enjoyed a pleasant evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson on East Eighth Street for their fifth wedding anniversary. Guests entertained with music and presented the couple with a fine rocking chair as a token of esteem.

J. I. C. Club Ralph Thompson East Eighth Street

M. W. A. Lodge Holds Meeting and Plans Fourth of July Drill

The M. W. A. lodge held its regular business meeting at the hall last evening and initiated one candidate. The drill team was authorized to participate in maneuvers planned for the Fourth of July and to assist the Red Men lodge. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18.

M. W. A. Lodge Red Men Lodge

Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Mrs Von Dresky Home

Mrs Adam Von Dresky hosted the South Muscatine Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church this afternoon from 2 to 5. Miss Helen Brenner performed multiple plane selections and the program pleased attendees with refreshments served.

Ladies’ Aid Society Adam von Dresky Walnut Eighth Streets South Muscatine

Banner Lodge Holds Regular Business Meeting

The Bannar lodge Degree of Honor held its regular weekly session last evening and three candidates were favorably balloted. The Degree of Honor Industrial plans a picnic at Electric Park on June 20 and invites all lodge members to attend.

Banner Lodge Bannar Lodge Degree of Honor Degree of Honor Industrial Electric Park

Spalding Club Meets at Mrs Van Lent Home

The Spalding club held its regular weekly meeting last evening at the home of Mrs J C Van Lent 415 West Eighth street with good attendance The next meeting will be Tuesday evening June 18 at Miss Alice Anson's home on West Fourth street.

Spalding Club van Lent J. C. van Lent West Eighth Street Alice Anson West Fourth Street

Western men honored at Swedish Lutheran synod offices

The synodical council of the Swedish Lutheran church nominated directors for the book concern and deaconess institute. Nominations include G. N. Swan of Sioux City and F. L. Lingholm of Minneapolis as directors. Esdjorn and Foss of Rock Island Ill. Phelander of Batavia Ill. Lindvahl of Marshalltown Ia. Lindberg named superintendent at Omaha. other directors include Lindvah of Rock Island, Peterson of St. Paul, Brandell of Denver, and Blom of Omaha.

Iowa Ilinois Rock Island New Brittan Marshalltown Book Concern P. N. Lindberg Omaha P. A. Lindvah Peter Peterson St. Paul C. A. Brandell Denver P. Blom

Kensington Club Picnic and Social Planned at Electric Park

The Congregational Kensington club held a yesterday afternoon picnic at Electric park with a 6 o'clock supper and a social evening. A biweekly club meeting will be held at Electric park with men invited for supper.

Kensington Club Congregational Kensington Club Eledric”’ Park Electric” Park

Methodist Ladies' Missionary Hold Monthly Meeting Picnic

The Methodist Ladies' Missionary circle held its regular monthly meeting at Electric Park last evening followed by a picnic Supper was served and members also attended a moving picture show after the business session.

Methodist Ladies’ Missionary Hold Methodist Ladies’ Missionary Circle Electric Park

Muscatine Business College Graduates Entertained

Members of the graduating class were entertained last evening by Miss Pearl Fish at her Sherman street home. The event featured games and a pleasant social gathering with classmates and friends.

The Muscatine Business College

Young People Celebrate St Matthias Class at Mrs Ryan’s

Mrs Thomas Ryan at 210 West Eighth street hosted a party for the graduating class of St Matthias school last evening. A number of young people attended, refreshments were served, and all reported a good time.

Thomas Ryan West Eighth Street St. Matthias School

Yeomen to Hold Meeting This Evening at Browning Hall

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will convene at 8 o'clock this evening in Browning College hall at Second and Chestnut streets. Several matters of importance will be considered and full attendance is urged.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen Browning College Second and Chestnut Streets

Knights of the Maccabees Meet at Asthalter Hall

The Knights of the Maccabees held their weekly session and business meeting at the Asthalter building last evening with good attendance. They plan to meet again next Tuesday at 8 oclock.

Knights of the Maccabees Asthalter Building

Sister Mary Layola Visits St Matthias Convent

Sister Mary Layola of Dubuque visits the Sisters of Charity at St Matthias School. Formerly Alice Rutherford a longtime public school teacher, she lived in the city most of her girlhood and now shows great interest in the children’s work.

Sisters of Charity St. Matthias Mary Layola Dubuque St. Matthias School Alice Rutherford

Hoopes Hosts Reception on Stewart Road

Invitations issued for a reception by Mrs. J. E. Hoopes at her Stewart road home on Thursday June 20 from 2 to 6. The event is described as likely one of the season’s most enjoyable affairs.

Hoopes J. E. Hoopes Stewart Road

Baptist Kensington Club Meeting Scheduled At Mrs Mark Home

The Baptist Kensington club will meet Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 at Mrs George Mark home on Sycamore for a short program and refreshments. The Iowa Legion of Honor holds a regular meeting this evening in their hall with a brief program, dancing and refreshments.

Baptist Kensington Club George Mark Sycamore Iowa Legion of Honor

Trinity Guild Meeting With Shaffnit Stone Postponed Indefinitely

The gathering of Trinity Guild with Mrs. Shaffnit and Miss Stone has been postponed indefinitely, leaving members awaiting a new date. The notice provides no rescheduled time.

Trinity Guild Mrs. Shaffnit Miss Stone

Dance Postponed by Sweetland M B A Lodge to June 14

The dance scheduled for last Friday by the Sweetland M B A lodge is rescheduled for June 14. The event will be held at the lodge hall with plans unchanged.

Sweetland M. B. A. Lodge

Colored boy recovers and leaves for St Louis

Horace Hamilton the colored boy shot in the face in the railroad yards last Wednesday morning left for St Louis this morning. The wound has healed completely and he is considered lucky as the bullet remains in the neck and cannot be removed without risking serious operation.

St. Louis Horace Hamilton

Picnic Date Set by Methodist Outlet Committee

The committee on arrangements for the Methodist outlet held a meeting last evening and set the picnic date for the 25th of this month. Entertainment plans were discussed and organizers expect a highly successful church outing.

Supervisors Discuss New Court House Plans

The county supervisors met in special session to discuss erecting a new court house. Detroit architect Mr Mills presented general plans. no final decision was made as the board debated bills and Pike ditch completion before adjourning.

Pike Ditch Mills Detroit Michigan Court House

Argus Lodge Plans Meeting This Evening at Eight

The Argus lodge schedules a meeting this evening at 8 oclock. Members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming lodge activities and plans.

Suit Filed Against Anthracite Lines Over Monopoly Claims

The United States files suit in Philadelphia federal court alleging a monopoly in production transport and sale of hard coal by anthracite coal carriers. Defendants must appear by the first Monday in August and file answers or demurrers by the first Monday in September.

Philadelphia United States

Doctor Weaver to Speak on Digestive System Discoveries

Dr. A. J. Weaver will lecture tomorrow morning at the teachers institute on recent findings about the digestive system. The address will be open to the public and may interest many attendees.

A. J. Weaver Teacher’s Institute

Tribute to a Mason Brother Charles Collison

The Lodge records the passing of Brother Charles Collison noting his upright character integrity loyalty to the Masonic order and devotion to family. They express sorrow and extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family for their loss.

Charles Collison

Pomeroy Notes Show Visits and Weather Worries

Dr J C Brown and Miss Vina Thomason of Joy visited Miss Thomason's cousin Mr and Mrs W H Beverlin in Pomeroy Illinois. H J Fisher of Joy called at his son Ed s home. Miss Mary Fisher nears recovery from illness. Farmers complain of cold wet conditions delaying work. August Shoppa delivered heres in Joy Tuesday. M Bonnff shelled corn last week and sold to F Goudy near Joy.

Pomeroy Ill J. C. Brown Vina Thomason Joy W. H. Beverlin H. J. Fisher Mary Fisher M. ©. Bonnff F. Goudy

Wheat falls as longs unload on Chicago Board of Trade

Heavy selling by longs and short accounts on the Chicago Board of Trade pushed September wheat futures down over three cents from the day’s high. Large selling pressure appeared throughout trading with active lines on the market today.

Longs Chicago Board of Trade

Father Forcefully Kills Daughter in Indianapolis Case

Indianapolis authorities report Robert Oliy, 45, killed his nine year old daughter Gladyce by forcing carbolic acid down her throat. The incident occurred today after the father had been drinking heavily. The assailant fled the scene.

Indianapolis Ind Robert Oliy Gladyce Jolly

United States Reveals Evidence Against Umbrella Makers

Philadelphia dated June 12 United States District Attorney Thompson presented to the grand jury evidence against several umbrella manufacturers accused of forming a restraint of trade umbrella trust.

Grand Jury Philadelphia Thompson

Marriage license issued to Edward H. Springborn and Helen M. Lanze

A marriage license has been issued for Edward H. Springborn and Miss Helen M. Lanze. The record names the couple and notes their formal eligibility to wed in the county clerk’s filing.

Edward H. Springborn Helen M. Lanze

Resolutions of Tonic Lodge on Charles Collison

Atalissa Iowa June 3 1907 the silent messenger has invaded our midst and removed our esteemed brother Charles Collison a beloved member for many years This lodge Tonic Lodge No 122 A F and A M desires to pay a tribute of respect to his memory and perpetuate evidence of his fidelity to his lodge and status for successors.

Atalissa Charles Collison Tonic Lodge No. 122 A. F A. M

Taft visits Iowa City for commencement and speeches

Secretary Taft receives warm welcome at the University of Iowa events including a commencement address, alumni dinners, and public talks. The day features the procession, prize awards, honorary degrees, and a reception with Governor Cummins. Taft also vows no political discussion and notes peace with Japan.

United States Taft William H. Taft Yale MacLean McLain Country Club Iowa City Minneapolis University of Minnesota Iowa West Eighth Street James Paul Reed Muscatine State University State Board of Examiners Ferguson Ray Oregon Levi Jennings Wilkinson West Liberty Wade Carlyle Stoops University Japan William Danieci Williams D. D William Howard Taft Rossini Alonzo Abernethy Albert Baird Cummins Associated Press Iowa State University

Trade School Men Quit

Indianapolis trade school convention adjourned after authorizing a five member committee with power to act to advance the trade school movement and development.

Indianapolis Ind Citizens’ Trade School Convention

Masonic Lodge and Chapter Meeting Schedule Iowa

Mason ic Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday evening monthly W Scott WM S L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R 4 M convocation second Friday monthly W H McCoy ML Hi F L Johnson Secretary Webb Council Royal and Select Masters third Thursday monthly Stein s music hall G D Lezotte TL L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte E G W H Graft Recorder

Masonic Iowa A. F A. M A. W. Scott W. M. S. L. Johnson Washington W. H. McCoy M. LE L. Johnson Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters Stein’s Music Hall G .D. Lezotte T. L Recorder DE Molay Commandery No. 1 K. T G. D. Lezotte E. G W. H. Graft

O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice

O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M hall Visiting chiefs are invited to attend the meetings Dr H Johnson Dean Sachem M P Goff C of R

O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95 K. O. T. M. Hall H. Johnson M. P. Goff C. of

Fraternal Aid Association Meeting Notice

Bloomington Council No 175 F and A invites all members in good standing to Friday meetings at Shammo building East Second Street. Alfred Moore president and E P Day secretary announce the gathering.

Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Shammo Building East Second St Alfred Moore

Court of Honor Meeting Notice in Muscatine

Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend Monday evening sessions at Woodman Hall. Chancellor Hi G Schoenig and Recorder C Coster sign the notice.

Court OF Honor Muscatine Court Woodman Hall Hi. G. Schoenig 3. C. Coster Woodbine Camp NO Royal Neighbors OF America Kate Dunker Oracle Emme Hoeflin Cora McCoy

Aa O U W Eagle Lodge Meeting Notice

Aa O U W Eagle Lodge No. 10 invites brethren in good standing to meet Thursday evenings at the hall on Second Street. W W Schoenig M W H S Howe Recorder FE H Dolsen Financier.

Eagle Lodge A. O. U. W. Hall Second Street Iirethren W. F. Schoenig M. W H. S. Howe FE. H. Dolsen

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