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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
4
Local items promote using Journal want ads for employment and notices. A severe relapse confines Mrs. Craddock at 514 East Fourth Street. The Ladies of the Maccabees plan a picnic at City Railway Park Thursday with invited families and baskets.
We thank the G A R Post Masons union friends and neighbors who kindly assisted in our recent bereavement. signed Mrs. Jas Cornell Mrs H M Shenk Mrs C R Mitchell.
River bulletin reports the stage of water at Muscatine at 14.6 and at Davenport at 13.8 making typical readings for the current period. No further conditions or forecasts are provided in the readable text.
June 20 special Cotton Belt Route train from St. Louis will tour East Texas fruit and truck country for about a week. The trip aims to study harvest season conditions with visits to large orchards and many growers and horticulture officers joining. Northern growers invited to Texas for State meeting June 23, with low round trip rate and fast schedule, one night on the road.
Ministerial Association completes list of Protestant union meetings for summer. Judge S. M. Weaver opens July 2 at the Congregational church. meetings run weekly through August with speakers including Rev. Elliott, Rev. Holland, Rev. Kempton, Rev. Fry, Dr. Beatty, Rev. Flekkema, Rev. Gordon. All gather at 7:45 p.m. except Weed Park July 16 at 4 p.m.
Yesterday two serious mishaps occurred. In 76 township Frank O'Brien fractured three ribs on the right side after slipping from a wagon wheel and falling on the dashboard. In South Muscatine John Eberling broke his arm in two places when a cart upset as they crossed the street car switch near Grandview avenue. Henry Teichmiller suffered a head cut and other injuries. Dr. Klein attended O'Brien at home, and both men were expected to remain indoors for recovery.
Music students of C S Koontz presented a recital at his East Hill studio last evening to about 200 attendees. The program featured violin, mandolin and guitar solos, piano accompaniment by Koontz, and an orchestra with several pieces including Sousa march Liberty Bells and Verdi Siciliana.
Philadelphia stock exchange warned members to avoid stock certificates bearing the name Benjamin H Kassill Co amid a sensational forgery plot. The scheme involves forged certificates and aims at high valued securities.
Tickets priced 21.35 dollars for a round trip to Asbury Park New Jersey with return options. Sale dates listed as June 29 30 and July 1 2 with a latest return allowed August 31 by depositing the ticket. Chicago City Ticket Offices 111 Adams St Auditorium Annex Depot La Salle and Van Buren on Elevated Loop.
Edna Inhelder, nine, of Davenport Iowa, drowned yesterday afternoon when a raft on a west Davenport slough upset. Two boys were saved. The report states the drowning occurred in Davenport on June 20 with a Special report.
Mrs. Anna Stuhr is very poorly and Dr. Barton was called. Chas Krueger assisted Arch Reed in planting potatoes while Wim Powell visited Illinois City. Several Krueger and Barrett families hosted or visited relatives near Muscatine Foster and Buffalo Prairie. Margaret Powell attended Children's day at Buffalo Prairie. A group plans to attend the Young People's convention in Rock Island from Friday to Monday.
Three daily Nickel Plate trains provide vestibuled sleeping car service to Niagara Falls with no excess fare. Dining cars offer American Club Meals 35 cents to $1.00 and la carte options. Tickets available through July 14 with return by June 24 or deposit by July 14. Contact John Y. Calahan, 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
Lonra Renzacon asks for an umbrella as John reluctantly offers the one he has been carrying for a week. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia press, highlighting a rain soaked scene on a late night vestry gathering.
The Rev Dr Albert Hurlstone of Roberts Park church in Indianapolis condemns gambling at French Lick Springs owned and managed in part by Tom Taggart. He calls the resort an American Monte Carlo and deplores its existence on Indiana soil after a visiting minister described the depressing scenes there.
The Rev. G. L. Morrill in St. Paul Minnesota on June 20 tied Nahum chapter 2 verse 4 to the modern car. He warned reckless chauffeurs that chariots would race the streets like torches and lightnings in a sermon.
A busy American watch factory worker credits diet changes with Grape-Nuts food for clearing his brain and stabilizing nerves after years of decline. He details cutting heavy dishes, adding Grape-Nuts with cream, fruit, and occasional egg, then regaining health, focus, and weight. The testimonial cites improved digestion, nerves, and work performance.
The Progressive Women's Reading circle met at Mrs. Fred Dant's Mulberry street home last evening for the final gathering of the season. Refreshments were served by the hostess and attendees described the time as pleasantly spent.
Mr and Mrs F L Schwertfeger of 921 Oak street announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Charlotte to N E Crees of Davenport. The ceremony will be held tomorrow evening at the bride’s parents home before relatives and friends. Rev W J Beatty of the United Brethren Church will perform the ceremony.
The Oxford club members enjoy an afternoon outing at City Railway park. About 40 couples, mostly young married members, planned a winter dance sequence with supper and an evening gathering after today’s excursion.
El Paso visitor Robert McComb was guest of honor at a City Railway park picnic hosted yesterday by W. J. Vannatta and Fred Garrison households. Supper was served at 6 o clock with family and friends in attendance.
A pleasant lawn fete at Miss Emma Bielefeld’s Grant street home hosted by Miss Bielefeld and Miss Niver. Special guests Grace Schwertfeger and N. E. Crees, soon to wed June 21, enjoyed poetry tasks, a drawing contest won by Reuben Blair, and light refreshments beneath a canopy of bride roses and smilax. About 15 couples attended.
The Mothers' club met at Mrs. Ella Moynahan's home 413 Pine Street and decided to hold a picnic at Weed's Park on Monday June 25. Ladies will go to the park in the afternoon and the gentlemen will later join for supper. It promises to be one of the season's most pleasing events.
At yesterday’s meeting new officers were installed led by President Mrs. G. D. Lezotte and Vice President Mrs. P. J. Barry with secretary Mrs. J. H. Eversmeyer and treasurer Mrs. Theron Thompson. Miss Gertrude Moynahan sang Dudley Buck’s “When the Heart Is Young” and the afternoon turned to picnic talk with good attendance.
The Spalding club of St. Matthias church will meet at the Anson home on West Fourth street tonight to plan their annual picnic, to be held next week. The modest group of 15 members first organized recently and held an earlier picnic at City Railway park with relatives and friends in attendance.
Misa Jennie Hanna entertained about 80 friends at a trolley party last evening. Four cars were filled by the merry party. The hours were from o to 11. The city lines were fully covered and cars were nicely illuminated. Refreshments were served in an original manner on the cars.
After church services Sunday morning a group of Mrs. J. P. Walton's friends shared a day at her East Eighth Street home. Dinner was served and guests enjoyed afternoon socializing. Those entertained included Mr. and Mrs. James Q. Beatty, near Fruitland, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hoopes, Miss Amy Hoopes, Austin and Lindley Hoopes, and Mrs. Carrie B. Fezler.
Davenport reports a river stage of 13.8 feet and still rising. Bettendorf Car Wheel Works shut down as water reaches the first floor, affecting more than 400 workers who will be laid off for a couple of days.
The Nickel Plate offers a round trip to Asbury Park New York for the National Educational Association meeting July 3–7. Tickets at 21.35 with sale dates June 29 30 July 1 2 and return by August 31. Stops include Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City with meal options and no excess fare.
Ida M. Bowell of Muscatine sues The Rock Island Brewing Company in federal court over liquor sales. The trial began this morning with Bowell accusing the brewing firm of selling liquor to minors.
State Superintendent John F. Riggs of Des Moines will address the Muscatine county teachers institute at 3:30 PM in the high school. The event draws interest as 108 names are registered, with more expected, and a strong instructor corps keeping sessions engaging.
The 54th Regiment I. N. G. trustees let the contract for a range house east of the city. Lumber and funds were donated by local dealers and volunteers. New equipment arrived. Capt. Roy C. Brown says issuance soon. Capt. William F. Smith to visit June 23 for range practice and officer conference. A moonlight steam Columbia excursion is set for July 7. The company, with 55 enlisted, aims to be the state’s best.
Shaw, Nichols, Vera E. Hayes, and Deg Moines are among 198 names filed with the secretary by 2 o clock this afternoon, the published list from yesterday afternoon.
Do not let that house stand idle when it might be earning you a good monthly rent. Use a small want ad in the Journal and contact those seeking to rent houses. One half cent per word.
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