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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
8
Buxton, June 21. Mrs. Jane Pollet, ill for four days, bought paregoric in Albia. In the dark she took the bottle she believed to be paregoric but drank sulphate of copper instead, and died after feeling ill in bed.
John Roth died on Crescent bridge at Davenport around 2:30 PM Tuesday while trespassing on C B & Q property. Train crew testified seeing him six feet ahead as the engine neared. brake applied but could not stop. He was found resting on a tie and semaphore wires, taken to Burlington depot for hospital care.
Lieutenant Othmer of this city performed well at Des Moines as weather favored a second day of firing. The 54th Regiment showed strong shooting with top scores by Bever Brown and Ready, while Othmer excelled at long-range lines but underperformed in rapid fire. Adjutant General Thrift praised the teams and predicted strong national chances for Iowa.
Carnival City Packet Co lists weekday steamers Helen Blair and Columbia Boat serving Davenport at 6 30 a m with Sunday service at 4 30 a m. Weekday boat to Burlington at 8 30 p m arrives there at 9 15 the next morning. Rates and info from W G Block Co agents and W A Blair manager.
Miss Nell Hadsell daughter of Mrs Martha Hadsell of North Washington street and Lloyd L Duke married this afternoon at 1 30 at W D Harkens home in Osceola after eloping earlier this morning by the 1255 train.
Veronica Kirk six year old from 423 Alma Avenue Davenport Iowa died suddenly at about 5 pm at home. She was to have taken part in the graduation exercises at St Marvy s school last night.
Willis E. Grove held his attorney at gunpoint in his St Paul office after a $2000 settlement voucher was given in a personal injury suit against the Soo road. He seized the voucher and fled, in a melodramatic turn of events.
The International Chiefs of Police of America named Detroit as the next meeting site. Officers elected include President Richard Sylvester of Washington, D C, Vice President John Whittaker of Dayton Ohio and Secretary Harvey Carr of Grand Rapids Michigan.
A warrant is issued in Washington for the arrest of Mrs. Mark M. McNamee wife of Captain McNamee on the charge she drew a revolver and threatened seamstress Hattie Maddix.
Miss Florence Wiess 18, recent Mishawaka high school graduate, was instantly killed when a lightning bolt struck her while she slept on a sofa at her grandmother’s home.
In Princeton on June 21 Former President Cleveland slept well and continues to improve his condition. Doctors say if progress continues he may be able to leave his bed tomorrow.
Coalitions show grain futures for wheat corn oats and pork and lard with July September December prices. Receipts today include wheat 18 con 6 corn 539 con 141 oats 97 con 8 and estimated tomorrow wheat 28 corn 597 oats 92. Dressed poultry steady with broilers 20 23c turkeys 10 14c and fowls 11 13c.
Chicago June 21 cash grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 92 9 25 cents per bushel and No 2 white corn at 48 cents to 67 cents with a variety of bids for No 2 and No 3 lots. Futures for September and July wheat oats rye barley flax and timothy noted with mixed activity and closing values.
Cattle receipts 2,000 steady. Reeves at 4.65 to 7.00, cows and heifers 1.75 to 5.49, good prime steers 5.75 to 7.00, stockers feeders 2.90 to 5.15. Hogs receipts 23,900 down 1 to 2 percent. Light 6.00 to 6.25, mixed 5.95 to 5.22, heavy 6.05 to 6.17, bulk 6.10 to 6.20. Sheep receipts 60,900 strong. Yearlings 6.00 to 7.00, lambs 5.75 to 7.59.
Butter markets stay steady as creameries sell at 19 23c and dairies at 17 21c. Egg prices hold at 13 14c per dozen in Chicago trade.
Chicago June 21 poultry market shows steady prices for turkeys and chickens. chickens steady at 11 to 13 cents, springs 20 to 22 cents.
New York on July 21 reports butter firm and eggs steady with firsts official price at 15 and one half cents per dozen and 17 and one third cents per pound.
New York market notes indicate activity in poultry trading with attention to alive birds. Prices and demand details are sparse in the short listing.
Corn market 50 53 cents oats 40 42 cents wheat 75 to 80 cents retail 1.00 cracked corn 1.35 per cwt popcorn on ear 1.15 to 1.25 shelled 1.49 to 1.75 per ewt popcorn per peck 30 cents bran 1.10 to 1.15 per cwt oil meal 1.60 per cwt shorts 1.15 to 1.20 barley dealers pay 45 to 50 eggs country 13 retail 15 chopped feed 1.35 hay 12 to 15 butter farmers pay 16 to 18 retail 20 to 22 muscatine produce fresh eggs per case 4.20 per dozen lic butter packing stock 18 cents per lb delivered here.
A dense listing of retail and live market prices across poultry, vegetables, fruits, meats, and flowers. Includes hens, turkeys, beef, pork, fish, butter, eggs, and various produce, with per pound, per dozen, and per item rates. cites dealers and market terms.
In Jasper Florida on June 21 W W Barton a carpenter shot his wife and three children dying instantly. A five year old survivor provided the testimony that Barton committed the killings before taking his own life.
Multiple fraternal and auxiliary organizations in Muscatine list regular meeting times and locations. Masonic Lodge No 2 meets first Tuesday evening. Washington Chapter No 4 and related bodies meet monthly. Bloomington Council No 175 F A A convenes Fridays. Muscatine Court No 677 meets Mondays. Muscatine Homestead No 336 Yeomen meet Wednesdays. E n A Lodge No 10 AOUW meets Thursdays. Electa Chapter No 32 meets second end fourth Mondays. Iowa Legion of Honor Argus Lodge No 17 meets second and fourth Wednesdays. details include halls, addresses, officers, and invitations to members in good standing.
Modern Woodmen of America branch 106 in Muscatine holds regular Tuesday meetings at Woodmen Hall in Olds' Block. Consul W. E. Ashton and Clerk J. A. Leyda lead the group.
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