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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

4

Local notices and travel captions from Morning Sun item list

A dense collection of items notes sales notices trains and personal travel. Mentions Firefly El Paso Worth and South trains with multiple passengers visiting relatives and returning home. Also advertisements for cigars ice cream stationery kindling wood refrigerators stoves and farms for sale. A benefit game at fair grounds features lawyers vs ministers with commentary on base stealing.

Fair Grounds

A Plan Perkins Writes a Letter to the Governor

A Plan Perkins composes a letter to the governor outlining policy proposals. The document discusses legislative ideas, administrative steps, and potential outcomes tied to state governance.

Perkins

Plan for arbitration to settle GOP convention disputes

Des Moines June 28. Geo D Perkins, candidate for governor, proposes that a three member commission from the Republican National Committee hear all contested delegates and draft a temporary roll to govern the convention. He urges Cummins to join, pledging to abide by the commission and secure its conclusions. The plan aims to protect the party and avoid hasty action.

Des Moines Geo. D. Perkins A. B. Cummins Albert B. Cummins Republican National Committee National Committee

Pleasing Recital At Armory Last Night

A large audience at Chestnut street armory heard C Levern Peck tenor with Etta Re Pine coloratura and Guyton violin, with Sade Wilson at piano. Peck's tone and expressive power drew an encore for Three Green Bonnets after Absence and Song of a Heart.

Mr. Peck Miss Re Pine Elizabeth Tanhauser Guyton Chicago College of Music Wilson Muscatine Peck Armory Chestnut Street C. Levern Peck Etta Re Pine Galesburg Rome Tunnison

Lee Freers and Mary Milholin wed at home ceremony

The wedding of Lee A Freers and Miss Mary Milholin took place at the Freers home on East Second Street with Rev. J. N. Elliott officiating. The couple, attended by relatives, received many gifts and will reside at 1095 Lucas Street after July 12.

Lee A. Freers Mary Milholin G. J. Freers East Second Street J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church Freers Smilax Asparerus Lee O'Leary Regina Mr. Freers M. Kautz & Sons Richard Milholm Mrs. Freers Lucas Street

Fourth of July Rates from Iowa Central Rail

Iowa Central sets excursion round trip fares to all points within 250 miles. Tickets on sale July 3 and 4 with a return limit July 6, 1906, priced at fare and one third.

Iowa Central

The Queer Chameleon

The chameleon ignores surroundings unless attracted by prey. It shoots a long clubbed tongue to trap insects with a sticky secretion. Its tongue action is extremely rapid, and its eyes are large and mostly covered, each functioning independently to scan different directions.

Doctor's Wife Praises Grape-Nuts as Nourishing Food

A trained nurse endorses Grape-Nuts for all ages, detailing recipes and serving methods including soaking in water with egg white and fruit juice. She notes its suitability for babies, the elderly, and those on liquid diets, and mentions physicians recommending it for stomach trouble and recovery. The ad cites Battle Creek company materials and the Little Book The Road to Wellville.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Marriage at Herman Wolf Home in Muscatine

A quiet private wedding was held last night at the Herman Wolf home on Green street. Villar Wolf married Miss Josephine Schumacher in a ceremony performed by Rev. A. J. Kempton of the First Baptist church. The couple will reside at Mr. Wolf’s home with his father on Green street.

M. W. Stirlen Woodlawn Avene Ina Stirlen Fred D. Applegate Jessie Stirlen Love Josephine Stirlen Mendelssohn Josephine Grimmer St. Paul A. J. Kempton First Baptist Church Stirlen Muscatine Jefferson School Applegate California Val Building West Second Street Out of the City EB. C. Brimmer Archie Ernest Josephine Minn E. P. McKown FE. F. Martin Grace English Lutheran Church Wiliam Morris M's Sarah E. Schellhorn Fairport Herman Wolf Green Street Villar Wolf Josephine Schumacher Schumacher B. E. Lily Dry Goods Mr. Wolf J. L. Pentzer Mrs. Wolf Potter Brotherhood of Blood Jesus Christ Rev. Potter Jesus Brother Christ

Dr and Mrs Alden Hoover in the City

Dr and Mrs Alden R Hoover wed in Chicago last night and arrived in the city with Mrs S F Hoover and Miss Bertha M Hoover. The ceremony was performed at the Finger home in Chicago. The couple plan to sail for Marsovan Turkey around August 1 for medical missionary work.

Alden R. Hoover Chicago City S. F. Hoover Bertha M Hoover Esther Finger C. F. Finger Marsovan Turkey Asia

Lucky Thirteen Card Club Meets At Mrs State Home

The Lucky Thirteen Card club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Joseph State’s East Ninta Street home. Prizes were won by Mrs Mary Kinler first, Mrs Willie Bryant second, and Mrs Richards consolation. next meeting set for July 15 at Mrs John Groters’s house.

Lucky Thirteen Card Club Joseph State East Ninta Street Mary Kin Ler Williea Bryant Richards John Groters

J D Club Meeting At Mrs Ribaks Home

Members of the J. D. club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J F Ribak's home on Seventh street. Prizeswent to Mrs John Neibert first place, Mrs Amelia Eberhardt second, and Mrs Tom Hayes booby. Refreshments were served despite the heat. The next meeting will be at Mrs Storms on Lucas street.

J. D. Club J. F. Ribak Seventh Street John Neibert Amelia Eberhardt Tom Hayes Storms Lucas Street

Miss Margaret Hoskins to Give Recital

Miss Margaret Hoskins daughter of M. Hoskins residing north of Muscatine will give a recital at the Christian church in Nichols next Saturday evening. She graduated with honors in Oratory at Drake University Des Moines in 1905 and is noted as a reader and impersonator.

Margaret Hoskins M. Hoskins Muscatine Christian Church Nichols Hoskins Oratory Drake University Des Moines

Ladies Attend Luncheon in Wilton Today

A group led by Mrs. Drew Davidson and others visited Wilton for a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. Will Harris, Mrs. Harry Strong, and Mrs. J. L. Woodhouse.

Drew Davidson F.S. Pentzer B. C. Ladlow H. C. Madden Winn Blanchard W.N. Wallace H. F. Giessler Frank Ashcraft Wilton Will Harris Harry Strong J. L. Woodhouse

Annual Picnic at Weed Park

Members of the German Evangelical Church gathered at Weed Park for their annual picnic today. Large crowds arrived in the morning with dinners and many more enjoying the outing this afternoon. The event drew both young and old, described as a most pleasant day.

Weed Park Wiile

Batterson Stores Invite Visiting Teachers to Afternoon Visit

Gatterson stores issued invitations to teachers in the city for an institute to visit the stores this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. Music and light refreshments will be provided.

Gatterson

Baptist Ladies Meet Tomorrow Afternoon

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church will hold an afternoon sewing meeting tomorrow, replacing the planned all day session. It will be the last gathering of the season until cooler weather returns.

Laities Aid Society of the First Baptist Church

Marriage Unites Nichols Man and West Liberty Woman

At 3:45 PM yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs George H Sergeant 1905 Lombard street Rev A J Kempton united William R Schmitt of Nichols and Lilian Smith of West Liberty in marriage Clarence Smith of West Liberty and Ella Mapes of Adams attended. The groom works as a businessman in Nichols and the couple plan to reside there.

George H. Sergeant Lombard Street A. J. Kempton First Baptist Church William R. Schmitt Nichols Lillian Smith

Sewing Society Meeting With Mrs McElroy On Mulberry Street

Members of the K L G P sewing society met with Mrs J Eg Mc Elroy on Mulberry street yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a pleasant session.

Miss Sade McQuesten Hosts Visiting Ladies

Miss Sade McQuesten of West Taird street entertained this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Carey Rees and Mrs. Mary Stein Stevens of Chicago who are visiting the city.

Sade MecQuesten West Taird Street Carey Rees Mary Stein Stevens Chicago City

Conference Ends at Letts with Muscatine Talks

Tuesday evening program closed the Letts conference featuring Muscatine residents Rev. Potter and J. R. Hanley discussing local issues and community matters.

Rev. Potter and J. R. Hanley

Muscatine District Methodist Conference Closes After Three Days

The Muscatine district conference of the Methodist church ended last evening after a three day session at Letts. Rev R D Pool spoke on The Americanization of Immigrants and Rev J A Boatman on the Iowa conference boundary question. Rev J F Robertson of Keota delivered the closing sermon.

Muscatine District The Methodist Church Letts R. D. Pool Oxford J. A. Boatman West Liberty Muscatine J. W. Potter J. R. Hanley Epworth League Image Quartet Hanley Brotherhood of St. Paul Brotherhood Man Rev. Potter Potter

Latta Couple Return Home After City Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Latta of Grand View return home by the noon train after spending the morning in the city visiting friends.

Frank Latta Grandview

Mrs J Chaplin of Keithsburg Re trains after visit

Mrs J Chaplin of Keithsburg returns by train after spending several days in the city visiting friends and relatives.

J. Chaplin Keithsburg

Weddings at Schellhorn Residence in Fairport

A Fairport couple wed yesterday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Schellhorn with Rev. H. F. Martin presiding. The ceremony was described as very pretty and held in an intimate home setting.

H. F. Martin Fairport John Schellhorn

MasonIC Iowa Lodge Meets Monthly on First Tuesday

Society cards note Masonic Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M holds meeting the first Tuesday each month W M A W Scott EB L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 RA M convocation second Friday month H McCoy EB H F L Johnson Secretary Webb Council Royal and Select Master TM stated assembly third Thursday in Stein's music hall G D Lesotte T J M L Johnson Recorder Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave third Wednesday each month G D Lezotte W H Graff Recorder

T. J. M. L. Johnson Molay Commandery No G. D. Lezotte W. HO Graff Recorder

Eagle Lodge Meeting Notice in Second Street Hall

A. OQ VU 2 Eagle Lodge at Us W meets every Thursday evening at 4 0 U W hall Second street Brethren in good standing are cordially invited to meet with us J W Robinson M W HS Lowe Recorder FE H Dotsen Financier

Fiseie A. OQ. VU Eagle Lodge Us . W U. W. Hall Second Street J. W. Robinson M. W. HS Lowe H. Dotsen Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Shammo Mittscatine Court Woodman Hall HG. Schoenig Coster

Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 Meeting Notice

Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 PM in the K P building on Ions avenue Visiting brethren invited to attend FE L Kemptner C C C FL Bihimeter K of R and S

Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge No K. of P K.P Ions Avenue Brethres L Kemptner C. C Bihimeter K. of R

Major John's Circle Lamis of Grand Army of the RP Public Meet Fridays

The Lamis of Grand Army of the Republic Public hold regular meetings on the first and third Friday evenings at the G A R hall. Miriam Pfeiffer serves as President with Cora Parger as Secretary.

John Lamis Grand Army OF the Rppublic G. A. R. Hall Miriam Pfeiffer Cora Parger

Modem Woodmen of America Camp Meets Weekly

M. W. of A. Muscatine Camp No 196 holds regular meetings every Tuesday evening at Woodmen hall Olds' Block. F A Streitler serves as Vice Commander and Tevda as Clerk.

M. W A. Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Woodmen Hall Olds’ Block F. A. Streitler V. Co Tevda

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