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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
6
The Unique Theater invites families while births, engagements, and license news unfold. A Potter appearance at the opera house and a 75 dollar diamond ring contest for 20 combined course graduates draw attention. Marriage licenses issued for Boston Amilandt and Leu Stoneburner with ceremonies planned. Tickets at the business college. Harold Hartman visits Hershey Avenue.
Prospective buyers can secure a home of G. M. Titus by paying $300 down and taking a monthly installment plan. The offer highlights the address 213 Iowa Ave and a structured payment scheme for ownership.
The K C T M holds a regular meeting tonight with a call for full attendance and participation by members. Commander issues the notice and urges members to be present.
An article argues for better pay for non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel to address recruiting shortfalls. It notes the navy needs 4,000 more sailors, with enlistments projected to rise to 45,900 after July 1, and cites high discharge and rejection rates alongside questions about physical standards. Congress faces consideration of this pay issue.
Word from County Superintendent Witter reports his son Louis of Biloxi Mississippi is rapidly improving after several weeks illness. The fever crisis has passed and he is expected to recover soon. The superintendent will stay in Mississippi to run his son's store until late July.
New York and Philadelphia are best reached by the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track via Niagara Falls with through coaches and sleeping cars. Magnificent scenery. For July Philadelphia Excursion details and literature contact Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
The family thanks friends neighbors and organizational members for sympathy during illness and after the death of our wife and mother F L Schwertfeger and children express sincere gratitude for floral offerings and support.
John C Barry and Cassy Cunningham of Beloit Wisconsin completed a five day flatboat voyage from Prairie du Chien to Muscatine Iowa arriving at 8 20 PM They left Madison by train Wednesday and traveled Thursday through Stecks Ferry Belleview Dubuque Sabula Princeton and Davenport during rough waters with a final home stretch the most strenuous The youths reported enjoying the journey despite near capsizings and noted striking upper river scenery and a body search along the lower reach including a $25 reward sign
In Milwaukee on June 25 crowds in the Seventh and Viet streets Jewish neighborhood protested a planned meat price hike by kosher butchers. Mass meetings formed a boycott, intimidation of buyers occurred, and street fights broke out as markets were picketed for two days. Market men blamed wholesalers for leading the price increases.
Citizens Railway and Light company relocates to new quarters in the Fisch building. The firm now occupies a fine office site and will invite the public to view the new furnishings once they arrive.
Mrs Ida Warfield of this city has been appointed press correspondent for the department of Iowa of the Ladies of the Grand Army. The Columbus area unit sent word of the honor noting Warfield's duties will cover press needs and public relations for the Iowa organization.
The Muscatine Chautauqua association lists more than 100 names and organizations signing tent plots for the second assembly to be held this summer. Orders for tents must be placed by this week. July 1 marks the sending of the official tent order to the management.
The steamer Columbia carried over 300 members of the Methodist Sunday school and friends for a day picnic to Linwood Grove and Davenport. Swings hammocks and lunch baskets filled the boat as the group departed, despite threatening weather early in the morning.
An advertisement touts Bitters as a remedy for constipation biliousness and related ailments. It claims marvelous cures and lists a price of 50 cents with a guarantee from the Overcamp's Prescription Store.
All members are requested to attend at the hose house Thursday evening June 27 per order of the foreman.
The St Matthias graduating class of 1907 were entertained last night at Miss Florence Hahn's home at 204 West Sixth Street. The evening featured various games and the tables were decorated in green and yellow. Mock diplomas made of candy and ribbons served as favors. Supper followed.
The J I C Girls held their regular meeting at Miss May Bowser's Walnut street home. They were joined by their male friends and spent the evening playing games with refreshments served. The next gathering is planned for Miss Elsie Jones's West Eighth street residence next Monday evening.
The Court of Honor held its regular meeting last evening at the hall and one candidate was ballot ed on. The lodge plans an entertainment on Monday evening July 1 though complete plans are not yet made.
Dr. Sarah Braunwarth entertained the W. R. C. members yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Halstead's East Hill home. The social event featured a pleasant afternoon with refreshments served.
Mrs Dora B Baker was granted a divorce from her husband for desertion in a fault divorce. Judge Jackson awarded $100 alimony as support while the defendant did not appear in court.
In Montezuma Iowa on June 25 Mrs Samuel Conn died after attempting to start a fire with gasoline mis identified as kerosene. Family members found her amid flames as all clothing had burned away and she suffered deep flesh wounds dying within four hours though conscious for an hour after the accident.
The Major John Circle convenes Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the G A R hall. Attendance is desired as important business will be discussed and a class of candidates is to be initiated.
Members of the South Musatine Ladies Aid society met this afternoon at Mrs. Oliver Hintermeister’s home for regular sewing and refreshments.
The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Lutheran church will gather at Mrs. FE Reinemund's residence 216 West Fourth Street on Wednesday afternoon.
All members of the M. B. A. lodge Bend City No. 142 are invited to attend a picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Bring friends and well filled baskets.
Rock Island railroad plans extensive repairs along branch lines east of the city. Bridges at Mad creek are being repaired and track resurfacing, embankment strengthening, rock and ballast placement on Wilton Muscatine and Western lines will follow. A construction crew will assist once main work completes. East Hill locals mention social visits and travel among area residents.
The candidate was initiated while the regular business was disposed of and the meeting adjourned.
The English Lutheran prayer meeting has been moved from Thursday to Wednesday evening this week.
The Modern National Reserves have postponed their regular meeting to July 11. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs. C. J. Hackett at her East Fourth Street residence.
The Mothers' club hosts a picnic at Electric Park on Thursday June 27. All ladies are requested to bring their own baskets.
An advertising notice touts ZEMO a external cure from E W Rose Med Co St Louis Missouri The claim promises instant itch relief germ destruction and permanent cure for eczema Available through A W Morgan 107 West Second Street and general druggists.
The I. O. O. F. lodge held their regular meeting last evening and discussed routine lodge business with members in attendance.
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