Funeral Held for Mrs Martha Shiflet in Wilton
The funeral service for Mrs Martha Shiflet was conducted at the M E church in Wilton Ia yesterday afternoon led by Rev G W Pool with large attendance including the Women’s Relief Corps. Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery and pallbearers included Dr D B Smith and Newt Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Martha Shiflet
M. E. Church
G. W. Pool
Woman’s Relief Corps
Jesus
M. E
Oakdale Cemetery
D. B. Smith
Thos. Raynor
S. H. Wise
T. Port
J. B. Miller
Newt. Ayres
Lodge
W. A. Pye
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Teachers’ Institute
Mina Collins
Davenport
H. L. Penney
Collins
Grove Hill
Lightning Triggers Confession in Pottsville Murder Case
Charles Wawson of Shenandoah, jailed for the murder of his sweetheart in Pottsville, confesses after a lightning strike in the county prison yard. He admits shooting the woman for refusing marriage and reveals a $400 hidden stash, debunking an earlier $800 robbery claim. He had been feigning insanity since arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Charles Wawson
Shenandoah
Wawson
Local Hotel Man Praises Dr Shaffer For Health Boost
J B Ruffner says his health improved after Dr Shaffer removed a large nasal polyp and provided further treatment. He reports better sleep and lasting relief from breathing difficulties and throat dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ruffner
New Life Pills Cure Claims in Patent Ad
An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for ailments including dyspepsia and constipation, priced at 265c. The copy promotes quick relief and urges readers to buy now.
Business travelers seen in Muscatine during visits
Des Moines resident C. A. Smith was in Muscatine yesterday attending to business and visiting friends. J. R. Risley left for Davenport last evening after taking care of business interests in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smith
Des Moines
Muscatine
J. R. Risley
Davenport
Van Camps Plan Short Villisca Visit
Mrs. R. Van Camp leaves for Villisca Iowa to visit her son for a few days accompanied by Miss Carrie Van Camp and Miss Louise Hugus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. van Camp
Villisca
Carrie van Camp
Louise Hugus
Pocketbook Lost with Watch Fob and Ticket to Ogden
D M Denham reports a lost pocketbook containing a watch fob and an Ogden Utah travel ticket. A Journal want ad located the item. Lost property notices note that want ads incur a rate per word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Denham
Ogden
Utah
Local Woman Grace Kennedy Weds Henry Phelps Corwith
Miss Grace Kennedy daughter of Mrs S L Kennedy married Henry Phelps Corwith Friday at 6 30 pm at the Kennedy home 717 Seminary Street Rockford Ill The ceremony led by Rev B C Preston included 90 guests with Milfred Myers of Chicago presiding and Brides bouquet of bridal roses White green and pink roses decorated the scene with travelers from Muscatine Lena and Manistee Mich Attending out of town were Rev and Mrs B C Preston Flora Preston Nellie McCaw Jeanette Corwith and Mrs William Wendt The ceremony followed Lohengrin and a formal reception followed at Mrs Tarr 1204 Oak Street 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kennedy
B. C. Preston
Rockford
S. L. Kennedy
Henry Phelps Corwith
Kennedy
Seminary Street
Milfred Myers
Chicago
Jace
Muscatine
Flora
Nellie McCaw
Musecatine
Jeanette Corwith
Graduating Class Entertained At Miss Scott Home
The Muscatine business college graduating class was entertained at Miss Anna Scott's home at 1209 Cedar Street. Clarence Frambers and Miss Pearl Fish won first prizes in guessing contests. The class plans a reunion June 26 at the Black Hawk Watch Tower in Rock Island with a Methodist church excursion and pavilion banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College
Anna Scott
Cedar Street
Clarence Frambers
Pearl Fish
Black Hawk Watch Tower
Rock Island
Marriage Anniversary Observed at Parsonage
The Bible class of First Methodist Episcopal church surprised Rev and Mrs W P Stoddard at the parsonage with a 27th wedding anniversary celebration. About 20 ladies attended at 2 p.m. The couple received a linen set as a token of esteem. A brief program included a vocal solo by Mrs Stoddard and performances by Miss Sarah Leverich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. P. Stoddard
Sarah Leverich
Pocahontas Lodge Initiates Two, Names Delegates
The Pocahontas lodge held a regular meeting last evening. Two candidates were initiated and three were favorably balloted upon. Mrs. Isabelle Norton and Mrs. E. G. O'Brien were appointed delegates to the great council at Ft. Dodge in October. Norton elected collector of wampum, Mrs. S. Bell named a trustee. Phil Mackey spoke to the assembly on the good of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
Isabelle Norton
E. G. O’brien
Ft. Dodge
Kensington Club Holds Meeting at Fulham Avenue Home
Mrs George Dunker entertained United Brethren Kensington club members yesterday afternoon at her Fulham avenue home. Members spent the time sewing and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is planned for two weeks hence. Friday July
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunker
United Brethren Kensington Club
Fulham Avenue
Reverend's Testimony Promises Heart Cure Healing
Reverend P. Milligan of Genda Springs Kansas reports his wife rose from a terminal prognosis after using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine. He credits eleven bottles of medicine plus pills for sustained improvement and notes continued occasional use. The product is sold by druggists with a guarantee of benefit or money back from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nervine
Rev. P. Milligan
Genda Springs
Kans
Woodlawn Art Circle Holds Social Afternoon
The Woodlawn Avenue Art Circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. M. S. Eaton’s home on Woodlawn. Ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting is set for September first at Mrs. T. Ellinwood’s Woodlawn Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART Circle
Woodlawn Avenue
Picnic and Supper of German Congregational Group at Weed Park
The Christian Endeavor society of the German Congregational church held a picnic and supper last evening at Weed Park. They left the city in the afternoon and supper was served at six. The evening featured various games and social pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
German Congregational Church
Weed Park
Delightful Picnic Held by Endeavor Society at Weed Park
The Endeavor society of the German Congregational church hosted a delightful picnic yesterday afternoon at Weed Park. Committee members included Mrs. W. N. Nyenhuis, Miss Minnie Schwalm, Miss Anna Schwalm, Edward Schroeder, and Mr. Lampbrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Endeavor Society of the
German Congregational Church
W. N. Nyenhuis
Minnie Schwalm
Anna Schwalm
Edward Schroeder
Lampbrecht
Picnic Honors Miss Webb Before Western Trip
Miss Lucy Crisford and Miss Minnie Rininsland entertained several friends at Weed Park last night in honor of Miss Anna Webb who departs next Wednesday for an extended trip through the western states. The evening featured social games and a general mood of good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Lucy Crisford
Minnie Rininsland
Weed Park
Anna Webb
Epworth League Holds Picnic at Electric Park
The Methodist Epworth League hosted a picnic yesterday at Electric Park with about sixty members enjoying the afternoon. A moonlight picnic is planned next month at the Asthalter cottage on Geneva Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Epworth League
Electric Park
Asthalter
Geneva Island
500 Club to Honor Miss Moynahan at Geneva Club
The 500 club will entertain at the Geneva Golf and Country Club Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Gertrude Moynahan who will leave Muscatine in a few weeks for St Louis Missouri to pursue further music studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Gertrude Moynahan
Muscatine
St. Louis
Marriage of Battey and Taylor in Kansas City
Word has been received announcing the marriage of Miss Ida Louise Battey and Harry Taylor at the bride’s parents home in Kansas City Missouri on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Louise Battey
Harry Taylor
Kansas City
Drought Promised This Month Fails To Materialize
Forecasted drought did not occur last night with 1.24 inches of precipitation recorded. Will Pierrit sustained a severe laceration to his right thumb while working in the News-Tribune composing room. Electa Chapter No 32 C E S will meet at the Ma sonic hall Monday evening June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pierrit
The
News-Tribune
Electa Chapter No. 32
Masonic Hall
Liveryman Albert Shoppa Modernizes Opera House Stable
Friends of Albert Shoppa in Muscatine will note improvements to his barn making it a top Iowa livery. He offers rubber tired rigs and a rubber tired funeral car, with plans to boost business through Journal advertising on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday in page 12 column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shoppa
Opera House
Iowa
Shoppa
Muscatine
Journal
Preachers Called in Lynchings Case at Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 22 the contempt case against Sheriff Shipp proceeded with a ruling that all Chattanooga ministers will testify on Monday. The hearing seeks to determine if Ed Johnson’s possible lynching was discussed at the pastors association meeting.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sheriff Shipp
Ed. Johnson
Pastors’ Association
Teachers Return From Cedar Rapids Convention
Mrs. George Chase Mrs. Julia Grade Einhausen Mrs. F P Sawyer Miss Eda Critz and Prof Charles Grade attended the Music Teachers Association meeting at Cedar Rapids and returned this noon on the Wilton train with Miss Critz detouring to Iowa City for a short visit. The group reported an excellent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chase
Julia Grade-Einhausen
F. P. Sawyer
Eda Critz
Charles Grade
Music Teachers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Wilton
Miss Crutz
Iowa City
Good Words For Dr Shaffer
Mrs Addah J. Boney writes from Illinois City on May 19 1907 praising Dr Shaffer of Muscatine for treating her nervous eye condition and painful vision. She also commends the glasses fitting and calls him fair square and competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Muscatine
Arthur Hayes Returns to Chicago After Visit
Arthur Hayes, who has been visiting relatives and friends in this city for several days, returned to his home in Chicago this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAulay
Helen Hall
Muscatine
Clarence Brown
West Liberty
Joe Brown
Arthur Hayes
Chicago
Cubs Blank St Louis In Shutout At West Side Park
Cubs defeated St Louis 2 to 0 at the West Side park as Boston and Chicago articles note. The Tigers and White Sox game ends tied after eleven innings, with Boston and Chicago clashing for a share of a slate game in a standstill effort.
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CUBS
ST. Louis
Chicago
West Side Park
Boston
Pilgrims
Poston
Sox
Local teams tally scattered scores in regional tally
Keokuk registers a 1 at home for a 1 win while Ottumwa beats Marshalltown 2 in a close match. Quincy posts 5 and Waterloo nets 4 as Oskaloosa chalks up a 1 victory in a multi city score roundup.
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Arshalltown
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Quincy
Oskaloosa
Waterloo
Stage Height Change Stations Fee List
A list shows stage height adjustments by city with three columns of values. Claire Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Rapids display feet measurements and changes, indicating small decreases across stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire
Davenport
Muscatine
Des M. Rapids
JAP ROSE Soap Advertises Pure Vegetable Oils
An old advertisement promotes JAP ROSE transparent toilet and bath soap made from the whitest purest vegetable oils. It claims oils are edible and notes it is made by KIRK and sold by all druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KIRK
Grocere
Great Lawsuit Decided by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dr. King's New Discovery against Coughs and Colds. Prices listed 50c and $1.00. Havercamp's Prescrip and W. E. McKenzie returned to Davenport after dealing with matters here. W. F. Murphy of Iowa City was a business visitor in Muscatine yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dr. King
Havercamp
W. E. McKenzie
Davenport
W. F. Murphy
Iowa City
Muscatine
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Results yesterday across American League and National League show multiple games with varied scores. Notable tallies include Cleveland routing Washington 9 to 0, Detroit defeating Philadelphia 5 to 2, and St. Louis beating New York 7 to 3 in the National League.
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Rore
New York Ee
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati Sewer
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Ser
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Washington
Boston A
Pet
Decatur
Seerence
Rock Island
Springfield
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Bloomington Dubuque
Iowa
Waterloo
Tecksonville
National League
Chicerro
Cincinnati
American League
Evelen
Dubuque
Bloomington
Decatur-Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Jacksonville
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Keith
Preston B. K
East Secor
Sith Shoe Co., Makers
Brockton, Mass
T. W. Cherry
D Street
Shiflet
Mrs. Brown
Alpha McLain
Otto Miller
Freemont
Neb
H. B. Strong
Rev. N. A. McAulay
D. D
Central City
H. M. Bartlett
P. O
U. Journal
N. East
Huttig
E. Fourth St
Financial Statement OF
Court OF Honor
Muscatine District
Hi. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Society Notes
S. G. Tarr
Oak Street
Kensington Club
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Epworth League
Music Teachers’ Convention
Dr. Shaffer
Hacker
Moving
Citizens’ Railway & Light CO
Bostonians
Ponents
River Bulletin
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Harvester Trust
M. Benham’s
East Second St
Kear Room
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Pueblo
Tiere Island
W. S. Underdone
Rock Island Lines
Wagner Brothers
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