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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

5

Sterneman Team Extends Lead In Close Match

The Sterneman team now leads the Roach contingent by eighteen points with one game left after yesterday's match play ended. George Reeder posted a 42 in the third game while Randall Tipton led individuals with 45 points for Clothier. Cope, Wagner and Crozier each added eight for their teams as net gains showed Sterneman at 192 to Roach 174 through the first three games.

Sterneman Roach George Reeder Randall Tipton Clothier W. L. Cope Alfred Wagner W. H. Crozier Eas Ae

Lighting Question Discussed but No Agreement Reached

An informal city council session last night debated two lighting ordinances, one by Franklin Benjamin and another by the council, but failed to reach a satisfactory accord. A new franchise will be drafted for Benjamin’s review, though the meeting had no official significance.

Franklin Benjamin Benjamin Mr. Benjamin

Bloomington Visitors and Local Notes Continue

Bloomington confirms a serious automobile injury to Mrs. Wm. Shellabarger keeping her bedbound after a Friday crash. The column lists frequent visitors, travels, and social calls across nearby towns including Muscatine and West Branch with several residents and guests visiting Bloomington households.

Bloomington Wm. Shellabarger Carrie McGrew Nellie Scott West Branch Amy Lake North Prairie Maria Hoopes Irma Barnhart Cranston Harry Perry West Liberty Rynearson William B. Page Muscatine Charles G. Dallas Jack Myers East Hill Tacy Tabor Ellen Rosenberger Herman Rick Fred Stortz

Puritan Cape Dominates Summer Ladies Fashion

In New York City on June 24 the Puritan cape is the season’s popular overgarment for women. The trend appears widely, with a simple loose flowing design and minimal ornamentation, as pictured in a photo of a baseball fan headed to the polo grounds.

New York City Polo Grounds

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Trips

Miss Anna Hoopes and Miss M prepare for a long trip abroad. Miss Clara Rockafellow of West Liberty visits Mrs. Jennie Rynearson. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Garnes visited Atalissa. Ben Vanatta recovers from illness. Walker Hoopes of Creston and others call at the Mrs M Hoopes home. F Wilford of Muscatine and J E Radebaugh of Muscatine Island have dinner with John Negus. Helen Drake of Fullerton visits relatives near Los Angeles.

Pasadena Cal Elmer Schweitzer Ed. Schweitzer East Hill Carrie Curtis Muscatine Bloomington Anna Hoopes Clara Rockafellow West Liberty Jennie Rynearson Johnnie Garnes Atalissa Ben Vanatta Walker Hoopes Creston Mary Crosier Media F. B. Burnside Sweetland

Fair Oaks draws crowds despite evening storm

Fair Oaks attracted large crowds this afternoon as plans evolved to entertain visitors with a band concert and a free lot. The storm last night canceled some events but vendors and streetcars handled the influx, and preparations continued for an informal reception and a potential prize lot giveaway tonight.

Fair Oaks Oaks New Addition Paudhet Olympia Hippodrome R. Alexander Overture

Wilton Residents Take Brief Trips for Business and Visit

Herman Jipp left Wilton for Davenport on Wednesday to handle business matters. Carl Bauer of Muscatine traveled to Muscatine with a short visit for Miss Anna Budzine, who departed Wilton on Wednesday for Muscatine.

D. R. Foster Muscatine Miss Muda Atcheson Ainsworth C. A. Sprague Keota A. Graham

Y W C A Notes Miss Wilson Health Class Friday

Miss Wilson reports her health class will meet on Friday as usual.

Wilson

Miss Luella Hoover New Operator at Mississippi Valley Tel

Miss Luella Hoover becomes the new operator at the Mississippi Valley telephone office in Columbus Junction taking over from Alma Lewis. Tracey Lowe has returned from Sheffield Illinois where she spent the past two weeks.

Columbus Junction Luella Hoover Mississippi Valley Telephone Office Alma Lewis Tracey Lowe Sheffield Ill

Marriage of Charles H. Johnston to Miss Bess G. Speer

At the home of the bride’s parents near Traer Iowa on Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 the marriage of Charles H. Johnston of Columbus Junction to Miss Bess G Speer occurred in the ring ceremony with ninety guests present Miss Lulu McElhaney of Waterloo and Clyde Duncan of Columbus Junction accompanied the bridal pair A four course luncheon followed and at 11 50 o clock the newlyweds departed for Chicago they will live in a portion of the Mrs Wm Colton property on South Hill about July 7th Also notes list local movements including visits and business matters such as craft shop plans and factory equipment arrivals.

Robert Speer Traer Charles H. Johnston Columbus Junction Bess G. Speer Lulu McElhaney Waterloo Clyde Duncan R. N. Duncan Washington U. P M. W. Klotz al. Echelberger Muscatine G. W. Murdock Cedar Rapids T. H. Baker Mt. Gilead Ohio Chicago Rock Island Inlaw R. D. Stanley William Shoop West Hill Newton Edwards Elmer Crim Delta Anna Fisher O. M. Cavin Edna Cavin Frank Boutin Iowa City

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