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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

4

Des Moines Society Bride and Outing News

Former Muscatine girl Alta Lewis, now of Chicago, attended a Des Moines society wedding for Agnes Cram and Fred Parker Carr at Plymouth Congregational church. The piece notes attendants including Alta Lewis and Alma or Maude Carr, with details of the reception at the bride’s home and ensuing home in Des Moines. It also mentions a Junior Epworth League picnic at City Railway park with a late afternoon outing and supper.

Muscatine Des Moines Alta Lewis Chicago Agnes Cram Fred Parker Carr W. F. Cram George H. Carr Plymouth Congregational Church F. W. Hodgdon Miss Cram Anna Cram Miriam Keith Nett Smith Maude Carr Jess Bailiet Waterloo Maude Howell Portland Ore Charles Ethridge Ingersoll Avenue Twenty-seventh Street Epworth League M. E. Church Third Iowa Avenue

Delegates Named by Bankers Reserves for July Convention

The Bankers' Reserves elected twenty two delegates to the congressional convention to be held in this city on July 24. Named were Will A Appel Jasper Nelson C H Ryan W F Tobias Mrs Norton Mrs Mayme Randlem an Mrs Exoma Peck Hattie Frazier Mrs Louise Schmidt S L Johnson John C Wilson J B Vanatta Katie Royster Mrs Esther Holmes Mrs Sarah Ryan Charles Lockwood Mrs Fannie Townsend Elmus Scott C W Randleman Henry Hahn Samuel Downer Anna Eckels and Phil Fetrow.

Bankers’ Reserves Will A.appel Jasper Nelson C. H. Ryan W. F. Tobias Norton Mayme Randleman Exoma Peck Hattie Frazier Louise Schmidt S. L. Johnson John C. Wilson J. B. Vanatta Katie Royster Esther Holmes Sarah Ryan Charles Lockwood Fannie Townsend Elmus Scott C. W. Randleman Henry Hahn Samuel Downer Anna Eckels Phil Fetrow

Hertzler performs marriage at German Methodist parsonage

Rev A H F Hertzler officiated the wedding of Claude A Lincoln and Miss Bessie B Meredith last evening at the German Methodist parsonage. Miss Nellie Frye and Clarence Eis attended the couple. The party then went to Mrs Van Arkel’s Linn Street home for a wedding supper.

A. H. F. Hertzler Claude A. Lincoln Bessie B. Meredith Nellie Frye Clarence Eis van Arkel Linn Street

Ladies Aid Picnic Postponed To Next Tuesday

Six members of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church were to entertain the Ladies Aid and congregation at Weed Park club house Friday afternoon but the event is rescheduled for next Tuesday afternoon. The entertaining ladies are Mrs. J. A. Schmidt, Mrs. W. E. Powner, Mrs. J. E. Howe, Mrs. A. Heidel, Mrs. Arthur Hoffman and Mrs. Fred Hacker.

Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid Weed Park Club House J. A. Schmidt W. E. Powner J. E. Howe A. Heidel Arthur Hoffman Fred Hacker

Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Tomorrow At 2 P M

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. A full attendance is requested.

Baptist Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society The First Baptist Church

W R C Industrial Holds Picnic This Afternoon

Members of the W. R. C. Industrial met at the switch at 2 oclock this afternoon and prepared for lunch hampers during the gathering.

W. R. C. Industrial

Nagel Case Habeas Corpus Motion Sustained

The Supreme Court sustains the motion for habeas corpus in the Nagel case. The ruling addresses the charge of murder and grants relief based on substantial legal grounds. The decision impacts pending proceedings and potential retrial considerations.

Nagel

Nagel Freed From Murder Charge as Other Indictments Proceed

Illinois supreme court upholds habeas corpus for William Nagel, releasing him from the murder charge in the Brady case. He will be tried in Rock Island for robbery and three additional indictments at Canbridge next Monday, facing potential long prison time. Separately, Iowa readies rifle-range improvements with a $52,000 federal grant, aiming to expand training and equipment for National Guard units.

Davenport Springfield Illinois Illinois Supreme Court William Nagel Nagel Rock Island Carl Brady Muscatine Gest Supreme Court Grand Jury Canbridge Henry County Ilinois Iowa General Thrift Thrift National Guard United States Charles A. Dick Ohio James A. Crain Legislative Committee Interstate National Guard Association House Senate Washington Roosevelt Iowa National Guard

Picnic Planned by Green Street Mission at Weed Park

Green Street Mission Sunday school plans a picnic at Weed Park tomorrow with many attendees. Miss Alice Mulford leads the event and good weather is expected to ensure its success.

Mrs. L. G. Burnett Hosts Afternoon Ladies Club

Mrs. L. G. Burnett entertained a group of ladies at her West Third street home in an afternoon party. Honorees included Mrs. Mary L. Wade of Boston and Mrs. Harry Hine of Minneapolis.

L. G. Burnett West Third Street Mary L. Wade Boston Mass Harry Hine Minneapolis

Trinity Episcopal Picnic Scheduled at Weed Park

Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday school picnic set for this afternoon at Weed Park. The group departed the city at 2 o clock to enjoy several pleasant hours outdoors.

Trinity Episcopal Church Weed Park

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets at First Church

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First M. E. church held a meeting in the church parlors at Third and Iowa avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Home Missionary Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Third Iowa Avenue

Mite Society Meets at Mrs Hoeover’s Home

Members of the Mite sewing society gathered this afternoon at Mrs Samuel Hoeover’s Clinton street home. Much sewing was completed and a social session followed the work.

Mite Sewing Society Samuel Hoeover Clinton Street

Pearl City Sewing Society Meets at Heller Home

Members gathered at Mrs Frances Heller s Mudberry street home this afternoon for a pleasant sewing session.

Muscatine Business College Alumni Plan Helen Blair Reunion

Preparations for the Muscatine Business College alumni annual reunion are underway. The event will be held on the Helen Blair Friday evening next week with each member allowed two guests due to venue capacity and ample entertainment planned for the trip.

Helen Blair Muscatine Business College

Hare Circle Members Meet in Regular Session

The Colonel Hare circle met in regular session at their hall on West Second street this afternoon to discuss ongoing community matters and plan upcoming activities.

Colonel Hare West Second Street

No Hope for Ivens Murder Case Denied

Springfield Illinois June 21 The supreme court denied Foltz motion to file a fuller record and add authority in the Ivens murder case. Governor Deneen and state pardons today heard Foltz application for a stay of execution until October to allow full presentation at the next term.

Springfield Ill Supreme Court Foltz Ivens Deneen

Kleist Funeral Tomorrow in Fruitland Township

The funeral for Mrs. C. F. Kleist who died Tuesday evening at her Fruitland Township home will be held tomorrow afternoon at from the home. Interment is in Greenwood cemetery, this city.

Fruitland Township

Police Round Up Drunks and Burglars in Circus City

Police combed the town on circus day with extra officers to curb drunken revels and catch suspects. William Nolte was fined after intoxication. Billings and Essex fought. Essex to face assault charges while Billings is held on possible police complicity. Nagle and Maher quarreled. Maher jailed after a guilty verdict but suspended, with appeal filed. Fox residence on Locust Street was entered. burglars took only a few trinkets.

William Nolte Howe M. Billings Jim Essex Anderson Springborn Essex Billings John Bissisi Captain Thurman Wm. Nagle Jim Maher Jim Jeffries Maher Eversmeyer Thurman Fox House Charles Fox Locust Street

Cases settled out of court in district court

Two suits were scheduled to be tried this morning with D. H. Ritchie as plaintiff against Theodore Honts. both cases were settled out of court. Judge Jackson rendered judgment against the defendant in A. W. Hollingsworth versus C. F. Talmadge. the defendant defaulted and a decree was granted in favor of the plaintiff.

District Court D. H. Ritchie Theodore Honts Jackson A. W. Hollingsworth

Barnacle Goose Origin Myth Debunked

A Victorian era belief claimed barnacle geese hatched from barnacle shells or logs left to decompose. Critics note Cambrensis first asserted it and medieval Christians accepted it for centuries. A scientific writer describes the decomposing log process and the emergence of a goose from the shellfish husk.

Cambrensis Christendom

Greenback Poker and Odd or Even Gambles Warned by Detroit News

A Detroit observer warns that gambling can start with small stakes and spread to quick games using 50 cent pieces and old dollar bills. The piece describes odd or even coin bets, greenback poker with series numbers like 667634, and the danger of losing large sums fast.

Washington Detroit News

Former Resident Harry W Dyer Dies in Tonopah

Ben F Dyer received word from Tonopah Nevada that his half brother Harry W Dyer died there two weeks ago. The deceased was known to older residents, having lived in the city 35 years ago. He was born in Cincinnati in October 1852 and spent his youth here.

Ben F. Dyer Tonopah Nev Harry W Cincinnati

Madam Dail Renowned Astrologist At Randall's Hotel

Madam Dail offers life readings from 10 am to after noon at Randall's hotel corner 4th and Cedar. Years of study and experience, she claims, reveal business outcomes, journeys, suits, investments, marriages or divorces, and personal strengths and weaknesses. If no benefit, she will say so and take no money.

Madam Dail Randall’s Hotel 4Th and Cedar

Great Business Openings In South Dakota Townsites

New towns emerge on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad extension into central South Dakota. Thomas A. Way, Townsite Agent, Watertown, S. Dak, invites inquiries for full particulars and capitalizing opportunities.

Minneapolis & St. Louis South Dakota Thomas A. Way Watertown S. Dak

Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay Result

The Great Suburban at Sheepshead Bay on June 21 saw Go-Between win the handicap race by a length over Dandelion with Colonial in third place.

Sheepshead Bay

Lost watch with initials and Masonic chain

A gentleman reports a lost gold watch engraved initials and a chain bearing a Masonic charm. Please return to Citizens' Railway and Light Co. office.

Citizens’ Railway & Light Co

Model Sickness Described By Artist In Exchange

An artist recalls a first timer collapsing from a sudden illness while posing for a portrait. He calls it model sickness a form of nausea caused by nervous strain from standing still in an unusual pose.

Wanted Machine Girls Inquire Beepple's Button Co

Miss Charlotte Danz traveled to Colum bus Junction this afternoon on the El Paso for a brief visit. Mr and Mrs Jones of Fredonia left for home on the El Paso after several days visiting relatives. Lost items from the circus may be recovered by placing a want ad in the Journal and Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal reaching over 9,000 homes at half a cent per word per insertion.

Charlotte Danz Columbus Junction el Paso Mrs. Jones Fredonia

Homeseekers Excursions by Iowa Central Rail

Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest. First and third Tuesdays monthly to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus 2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates call or write A B Cutts S P T 4 Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan Canadian Northwest A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Mina

Fresh Fish and market fare at Muscatine Market

Local Muscatine Market advertises fresh fish spring chickens and frog legs with contact phone 297 Y for buyers seeking varied seafood poultry and amphibian fare.

Muscatine

Diary Keepers Fail to Record Past Intrigue

A Boston Globe reflection notes that those who maintain diaries often omit the most compelling details destined to reveal their lives to future readers. The comment highlights the gap between private memory and public interest.

Boston Globe

Mason, Iowa Lodge and Masonic bodies Calendar

Society notices list Mason ic lodge No 2 4 Bee niar meeting first Tuesday each month with W M A W Scott and S L Johnson. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday with W A McCoy and S L Johnson. Webb Council Royal and Select Master third Thursday at Stein s music hall led by G D Lezotte and L Johnson. De Molay Commandery No 1 F and A M regular conclave third Wednesday with D Lezotte and W Graff.

Masonic Iowa A. M. Beeniar A. W. Scott W. M S. L. Johnson Washington R. A. Ms W. A. McCoy L. Johnson Webb Council of Royal and Select Master Stein's Music Hall G. D. Lezotte T. L DE Molay Commandery No D. Lezotte W. D. Graff Recorder

Flecta Chapter meets on fourth Monday monthly

FLECTA CHAPTER Ko 82 meets the Se end and fourth Mondays in each month Mrs Fante Reimeke W M Mre August Othmer Secg FRATERNAL BANKERS RESERVE Meets first and third Wednesdays of a month at Maccabee hall at 8 p m Members in good standing requested to present Wm Appel Pres J B Vanatta Secretary Charles Lockwood Banker

Fante Reimeke W. M August Othmer Sec Bankers Reserve Maccabee Hall Wm. Appel J.B. Vanatta Charles Lockwood Woodbine Camp NO Royal Neighbors OF America Kate Dunker Emma Hoefftin Maggie Klindolph

Muscatine Aprist Group Meets Weekly in Fagle Lodge Hall

The Muscatine Aprist No 815 holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 8 PM in Fagle Lodge hall near the Ever Duncar restaurant. Visitors and guests are welcome. Officers include W. C. Towers and W. P H. C. Thiesen with W. Sec. presenting.

Muscatine Aprist No 815 Fagle Lodge Ever Duncar W. C. Towers W. PH. C. Thiesen W. Sec

Muscatine Castle Meeting Notice at Fisch's Hall

Muscatine Castle meets on the 2a and 4th Thursdays each month at Fisch's hall on Fast Second street. All visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. James Morris Protector and Elma Scott Secretary issue the invitation.

Muscatine Castle Fisch's Hall Fast Second Street T Street Shelby Norman G. A. Hall M. O. Stanwood Gus. Schmidt

Eagle Lodge No 10 meeting notice

Eagle Lodge No 10 A U W invites brethren in good standing to attend Thursday evenings at 4 at the hall on Second Street. J W Robinson M W H S Howe Recorder FE HW Dolsen Financier listed.

A. Oo Eagle Lodge No Second Street J. W. Robinson M. W H. S. Howe HW. Dolsen

Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meet Friday Evenings

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7:30 in the K P building on Lowes Avenue. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. E L Kemptner, C C F L Bibimeter, K of R and 8.

Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Longe No K. of P Lows Avenue Drethrea E. L. Kemptner Co. O. F. Maccntine Lodge Miriam Lodge of F Prairie Encampment

M B A Bend City Lodge Meets at K P Building

The Modern Brotherhood of America Bend City Lodge No 4 holds weekly meetings every Monday evening at the K of P building. Cordial invitation extended to all members in good standing. Dr. E H King serves as president with Chas Ryan as secretary.

M. B. A. Bend City Lodge Modern Brotherhood of America K. of P E. H. King Chas. Ryan

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Anson Clothing Co Headquarte DER COURT Trinity Episcopal Choice Hayes Mite Society Columbia Zenita Mabel Addleman Bog Heald Sue Sylvia Mary Robertson Jos Hanley Josephine Stirlen Sylvia Hanley Maus Cked Grist OF Circus Fox Home Ritchie Harry Dyer Nevada River Bulletin St. Paul Reeds Landing la Crosse Prairie du Chien Duibuque le Claire Mississippi Dubuque J. F. Kirzery Orient East Fifth Street Henry Bitzer N. Bast Huttig Enquire Beepple’s Button Co Holmes & Manrose Fisch & Leon’s Society James Morris Elma Scott Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council FF. A. A Shammo Building East Second S W. D. Bowlby FE. P. Day Kx, L Pearl Cify Lodge Fisch Hall East Second Street Sam Phillips Louise Maisenbach Argus Lodge No. 17 Maccabee Halen Town Avenue Ss. V. Chenoweth A. C. Hopkinson Court OF Honor Mitscatine Court Woodman Hall Visteing H.G. Schoenig J. C. Coster John Grand Army OF the Republic G. A. R. Hall Miriam Pfeiffer Cora Farger A. Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Woodmen Ball Biock F. A. Streitier W. Cc J. A. Leyda Clerk Wee Cook, Musser & CO State Bank and Trust CO Capital P. M. Musser F. C. Cook B. Cook First Nationa T G. Stein D. V. Jackson S. M. Hughes P. R. Renling W. EB. Bliven J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer S M. Houghes Journal
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