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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
4
A string of society mentions lists Charles C. Smith from Davenport M J Shellabarger and Mrs M Rice in line for business and travel. Visitors and relatives from Rock Island Riverside Davenport Ottumwa Fairport Nichols and West Liberty stop by or depart for trips and chores.
Dr Price flavors are described as genuine to nature, crafted from the finest fruits with delicate taste and strong quality, asserting satisfaction with their authenticity and strength.
The government crew abandoned levee work at Orange street after finding the river bed too hard for the dredge. A larger and heavier dredge will be brought to the city either today or tomorrow to resume improvements.
The Muscatine county teachers institute enters its second week under favorable conditions. New teachers arrived as Friday schools closed. Rev. J N Elliott spoke on Life As a School highlighting living well and daily lessons. New registrants include Nellie Foley May Platte Sue Erb Emma Frevermuth Addie Lindley Alice Snider and others.
Mrs J J Havercamp will host the Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church at a Kensington gathering June 19 at 902 Iowa Avenue. Assistants include Mrs J D Fulhiam Mrs William Mathis Mrs H Hucke Mrs C A Peck Mrs I M Woolverton Mrs Clyde Martin and Mrs Gussie Mull. If weather allows the lawn program will proceed with amusements and refreshments. attendees bring friends and sewing projects.
A Muscatine party of guardsmen left Saturday evening on the Wilton train for Des Moines to attend the state shoot. The group includes F. W. Bishop captain Harry Kern, Quartermaster Sergeant Fred McDougal and Lieutenant Ralph Othmer. Only one will shoot, but all will handle detail work. Othmer is a candidate for the state team and could join the national school in Ohio if his ranking holds. Kern acts as quartermaster and commissary sergeant in charge of cooks and mess. McDougall assists.
Mrs F P Sawyer hosted Saturday evening for the first Presbyterian church medivers group readings on South America and Alaska. The West Hill Ladies quartet performed and Rev J A Humt gave a pre address to the cadres. Refreshments were served.
The Hesser family gathered Sunday at the home of Mrs J C Hesser to honor Ade Hesser who recently arrived from Pueblo Colorado with his family. Forty five relatives attended and enjoyed a fine noon repast followed by social converse and cool amusements.
The J. S. brought a large excursion to the city yesterday afternoon from Davenport. The boat arrived a little after five o'clock and left at seven. A large number were on board and several hundred visitors spent an hour in the parks and driving about over the city.
The Miriam judge No. 27 held their regular annual section at their hall and elected officers: Noble Grand Irene Scoveld, Vice Noble Grand Fannie McDaniel, Secretary Stella Sherberger, Financial Secretary Sara Milkey, Treasurer S. M. Watsen.
River bulletin shows stage heights for Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Rapids and other stations with slight declines. Forecast indicates a continuing slight fall in the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine over the next 48 hours as reported by Local Forecaster J. M. Sherier.
The friends of Raysler living in this city are pleased to hear of his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Liske at Riverside, Ta, last Wednesday. Mr. Jesler played for the Muscatine Independents last season and has many local friends.
Dorcas society meeting changed from Mrs Fisher home to Mrs John Feastal’s on Washington street Wednesday at 2 o clock. Members urged to attend due to important business. Other notices include L L C club gathering and a Muscatine slough picnic with supper at 6 and a You People Baptist picnic tomorrow night.
A. C. Brandt traveled to Davenport for a business visit today, meeting local executives and touring facilities as part of ongoing commercial engagements.
A horse belonging to Fred Binggell was hitched to a survey and driven toward home when it suddenly reared and sprang into the air near the freight depot, breaking its knee. A vet could not save it and the animal was shot. The cause of the fright remains unknown.
Miss Flood of Seventh and Cedar streets denies rumors she planned to kill herself with carbolic acid. She says the rumor started as a joke by boys at the local button factory who joked about Mr Buckles and left a note in his dinner pail.
Funeral services for the late Mrs David Nelson were held at the family home Saturday at 9 am before burial in Fairport cemetery. Rev H F Martin officiated the ceremony and pallbearers included H S Howe John Fenstal F Henneker Archie Tyler John Duncan and J E Coe.
In Boston on June 17 St Louis defeated the Beaneaters by 11 to 4. Gama stood out with strong hitting as the visitors claimed the win in a special report from the scene.
Chicago, June 17. Brooklyn defeated the Cubs 11 to 1 as Taylor and Durbin faltered for Chicago while Benl pitched superbly for Brooklyn. The Dodgers backed him with routine defense as the Cubs showed offday pitching and were overwhelmed. Both teams expected to rebound to form soon.
National League games included Chicago 1 at Brooklyn 11 and St Louis 6 at Boston 2. Cincinnati 2 at Philadelphia 9. Three League results show Clinton 6 over Dubuque 1 and Rock Island 5 at Cedar Rapids 1. Bloomington 1 at Decatur 2. Peoria 1 at Springfield 7. Iowa League notes Marshalltown 8 over Keokuk 2, Waterloo 2 58 over Burlington 3 1 in two games, Quincy 19 over Oskaloosa 9, Jacksonville 5 over Ottumwa 9.
Brooklyn at St. Louis American League Chicago at New York Detroit at Washington St. Louis at Boston two games Cleveland at Philadelphia listed as schedule details for the day.
Rose Sunday was observed at the First Baptist Church with roses and ferns decorating the sanctuary. Rev Judson Kempton delivered a sermon on the Gospel of the Flowers praising the rose and its global history. Children recited Dandelions A Bunch of Daisies Wild Flowers Roses for Jesus. The event was described as beautiful and will likely be observed annually.
The George versus George case is being tried in district court today arising from settlement of accounts after the dissolution of a partnership. The action concerns unresolved financial matters between two former partners.
The Merchants, a fast amateur club, fell yesterday afternoon at Columbus Junction by a score of to 3. A large crowd witnessed a well played game with few errors and all scoring deemed merited.
Boston faces Chicago, Philadelphia plays Pittsburg, and New York meets Cincinnati in NL action today.
The Nationals defeated the South Muscatine Stars 32 to 6 yesterday morning at the fair grounds park. Batteries were Schink and Radebaugh for the Nationals and Vetter and Schroeder for the Stars.
The funeral of Miss Nellie Armstrong was held yesterday at 3:30 PM from Greenwood chapel with Rev. J. C. H. Light officiating. The U B church choir performed and Major John Circle led the graveside services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers named from Major John Circle and G A R assistants.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson and their son Harold returned to Rock Island this morning after attending the funeral of Mrs David Nelson.
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