Local News Notes and Want Ads Throughout City
Multiple short items report travel and social updates including Rev. F. J. Leonard on the noon train to Davenport and Miss Bessie Knight accompanying Mrs. Victoria Leibrecht’s remains to Fairport. Advertisements urge readers to check page 2 want ads and a few health notes cite Sanitary milk and local services.
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F. J. Leonard
Davenport
Bessie Knight
Victoria Leibrecht
Fairport
Henry Grille
George Downer
Good Citizens Federation Meeting Notice in Muscatine
The Good Citizens Federation of Muscatine announces a meeting on Friday evening March 2 at eight o'clock in City Hall. The executive committee will meet at 7:30 at the same location. Signed by President Chas Spaeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizens Federation
Good Citizens Federation of
Major John
G. A. R. Hall
Lent Is On Eat Fish at Boston Market
Lent prompts fish buyers to visit the Boston Fish Market opposite the post office offering cauish salmon halibut and mackerel. Phone 297 Y. Four sets of goal second hand harness cheap at Frank Bowman's.
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Boston Fish Market
Frank Bowman’s
New Suits Filed in District Court This Afternoon
Two new cases commenced in district court this afternoon. F A Evans administrator sues David James and William James on a promissory note for 296 dollars dated December 13 1895 seeking 257 79 with 8 percent interest from February 27 1906 and 25 costs. The second suit, Lee Wainscott v J P Wunder, seeks 500 dollars and costs claiming trespass on pasture land and a torn fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Evans
P. R. Evans
David James
William James
E. C. Nichols
Wainscott
Wunder
Lee Wainscott
J. P. Wunder
Busy Month for Marriage License Clerk Seventeen Licenses Issued
The Muscatine court house issued eighteen marriage licenses in February. Couples include George M. Grimm and Elizabeth Paul on Feb 6 and Claude E. Duncan and Catherine E. Bottomley on Feb 28. A bill passed the Iowa Senate seeking to ban Sunday amusements, with ministers aiming to limit Sunday baseball though some want to keep it. The bill allows theaters and athletic exhibitions to be restricted and could impose fines up to 25 dollars and jail time for Sunday performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
George M. Grimm
Elizabeth Paul
William Mills
Nora Knott
Virgil A. Cooper
Ida
H. Smith
Louise Nau
Louis D. Kleist
Marie
Frank R. Bernick
Harry B. Wyant
Beatrice B. McCarthy
Albert C. Strom
Alta Lambing
Albert Roland
Sadie Wier
Otis L. Peck
Harriett M. Meerdink
G. A. Chaudoin
Laura A. Link
William R. Grubs
Eva J. Martin
George E. Case
Gertrude M. James
Harry R. Busard
Matilda Webekes
William L. C. Trade
Annie May Almendringer
W. T. Peters
Lillie Gritten
Claude E. Duncan
Catherine E. Bottomley
S. T. Henry
Alberta Berry
Muscatine
Iowa Senate
Des Moines
Senate
Early Ducks Signal Spring for Muscatine Hunters
Muscatine hunters prepare for spring duck shooting as birds move early this year. Mallards and geese spotted overhead amid heavy St. Louis snow, with rivermen noting profits in the birds and river work rushing to ready boats for an early navigation season. Government plans include towing coal upstream with special barges to support river operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sts. Louis
Moving Day in the City as Express Wagons Fill Streets
March first brings a citywide moving day as express wagons transport furniture between old and new homes. Despite intermittent rain, pleasant weather aided the busy day with families loading carpets pictures and goods, and most households report no damage.
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Eoods
Geography topic dominates teachers meeting at Musser library
Four papers on geography across primary to high school levels were presented by Anna Kern Stella Ames Emma Howe and Jessie Hastings at a Musser public library session yesterday from 4 to 6 pm. The group discussed each paper and decided weekly meetings will move to Wednesdays due to Seymour lectures. A Jefferson school fire drill ordered by the city school board was practiced this morning across city buildings to prevent confusion in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musser Public Library
Anna Kern
Garfield
Stella Ames
McKinley
Emma Howe
Jefferson School
Jessie Hastings
Seymour
City School Board
Warranted Syrup of Ter Feels Like A Cough Remedy Ad
A signed pledge promises refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Ter if it fails to cure cough or cold. It also guarantees a 25 cent pot to prove satisfactory or money back. Signatories include G A Riemeke N P Barkalow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
G. A. Riemeke
N. P. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercamp
Nesper
F. T. J. Theo Kuechmaan
Young Muscatine players to play Wilton tonight
A Muscatine basketball team of eight players leaves this afternoon to meet Wilton High School in Wilton Iowa this evening. The squad includes Glen Davis Robert Barry Dell Asthalter Paul Williamson Fred Morgan Harold Morgan Cliff Richards and Walter Smatley. The group plays for sport and plans to return on tonight’s late train with several friends accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilton High
Successful Minimax extinguisher demonstration at Iowa avenue
A demonstration of the Minimax fire extinguisher occurred at two o clock this afternoon at the foot of Iowa avenue. E A Becker, a company representative, directed the event. A pile of kerosene soaked boxes was ignited and quickly put out by the extinguisher after a quick flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
E. A. Becker
Columbus Junction Man Suffers Severe Cut After Drunken Spree
Gordon Wamsley of Columbus Junction became intoxicated this afternoon and was found by Officer Binz in an alley behind a Front Street saloon. While resisting arrest he fell through a glass window, severing his hand. He received medical care at the police station from Dr. J D Fulham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Wamsley
Columbus Junction
Binz
Front Street
J. D. Fulham
Indigestion blamed for deaths. Electric Bitters urged
Advertisement claims many deaths from heart trouble are really due to acute indigestion and promotes Electric Bitters as a easily curable remedy sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast from Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway announces reduced one way fares to the Pacific Coast from February 15 to April 7. Rates are $15 below regular fare to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico. Wednesdays tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco run via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquire through agents or write A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis MN.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central Ry
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Old Mexico
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
Santa Fe
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Morning Sun Social Notes March Treasures and Travel
Morning Sun society items record residents visiting relatives travelers and events. Mrs J W Swan and son Walter left for Beacon Iowa to visit W A Swan and wife. Dr Ira Nicol and wife from Mason City are guests of Miss Cordie Nicol. Mrs Andrew Jackson of Burlington visits north of town with her parents. Adaline Lenty and Nellie Holland visited Burlington. Ladies Aid met to quilt at Mrs M Ochiltree. Sabbath school convention attended at Oakville by several local clergy and Mary Hewitt. Mr and Mrs Gibbs move into newly purchased home from R H Cavin. A birth announced sending best wishes to Walter Webster and wife of Des Moines. Mrs C C Andrews of Mediapolis visits Mrs A Hewitt east of town. Mrs W F Bowser and son Albert visit friends in West Burlington.
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J. W. Swan
Walter
Beacon
W. A. Swan
Ira Nicol
Mason City
Ila
Cordie
J. F. Nicol
Andrew Jackson
Burlington
Wilson
Adaline Lenty
Nellie Holland
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
M. Ochiltree
C. R. Zimmerman
C. D. Trumbull
Thos. McClement
J. S. McGaw
Mary Hewitt
Oakville
Gibbs
R. H. Cavin
Worl
Walter Webster
Des Moines
C. C. Andrews
Mediapolis
A. Hewitt
W. F. Bowser
Albert
West Burlington
Wapello Society and Local News Roundup
In Wapello Iowa on March 1 Mrs Will Bothe hosts the German aid society and Mrs Jim Walker entertains the Christian Mite society. Frank Smith has moved to Cedar Rapids for work while Dr Grimes visits Monmouth to check on Mrs Sherman Stone who is reported better. Ross Smith leaves for OsKaloosa to work as fireman on the Iowa Central. O B Jamison of Newport plans a Texas trip. Mrs Wm Deford of Columbus Junction visits. The high school plans a March ninth play Among the Breakers to benefit the football team. Joe Milborne arrives from Menrenzo and T G Jamison is recovering at home after a serious illness. Miss Etta Dotson shows pneumonia improvement as mail carriers abandon horses due to bad roads.
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Etta Dotson
Enjoy Program at Woodbine Camp No 142 RNA Meeting
Woodbine Camp No 142 RN A met in regular session with several unusual features. Des Moines resident Mrs Laura Beeson Bryan delivered an address on service for the order. A short program followed with Mrs George Nietzel presenting musical selections and Mrs Charles Hoefflin singing a vocal solo.
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Woodbine Camp No. 142
R.N. A
Laura Beeson Bryan
Des Moines
George Nietzel
Charles Hoefflin
Five Ladies to Entertain Tomorrow Night at MAECCAHESS Hall
Five ladies will entertain at the Maeccahess hall tomorrow evening. Mrs. W D Hine Mrs C H Sterreran Mrs Fred Neer Mrs F X Schaefer and Mrs Nora Thomas will host with cards and refreshments. A business meeting opens the event followed by social entertainment.
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the Maeccahess
WD. Hine
C. H. Sterreran
Fred Neerer
F. X. Schaefer
Nora Thomas
Settlers’ Rates to Minnesota Dakota and Canada
On Tuesdays in March and April the Iowa Central will offer special second class settlers tickets at very low rates for settlers heading northwest. For rates contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Siie
Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated At Home Of Lem White
Friends surprised Lem White with a birthday anniversary gathering at his home. They enjoyed circle games refreshments and music with Mrs. Von Dreskoy and William Zetler receiving first honors while Mrs. Teichmiller and W. Cerver earned consolations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem White
Plaving
von Dreskoy
William Zetler
Teichmiller
W. Cerver
Concert at Wilton Methodist Church Next Thursday
Mrs Amelia Schmidt Debbte and family headline a Wilton concert at the Methodist church with Prof J Pandiet and Jo vis Schmidt and G N Rockwell. Local residents are promised a musical treat next Thursday evening.
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Wilton
Amelia Schmidt Debbte
Perman Schmidt
J .Pandiet
Jo. Vis Schmidt
G. N. Rockwell
Neenle
Neigboring
Low fares offered by Iowa Central Ry for homeseekers tours
The Iowa Central Railway announces sale dates February 20 and March 6 for round trip and one way tickets to Nebraska eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana plus southwest west and northwest destinations. One way fares two dollars above half fare and round trips three fourths of the regular one way rate with a twenty one day limit. Twenty one way tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays at one fare plus two dollars for round trips.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Iowa Central Ry
Southwest
Northwest
Miriam Aid Society Meets at Mrs. Faton's Home
Mrs. M. F. Faton hosted yesterday afternoon with about sixteen ladies attending. The Miriam Aid society enjoyed a pleasant gathering, accomplished much work, and had refreshments served by the hostess.
Party Attendees List Mentions Florence Rickhoff
The roster of guests at the Saturday party hosted by Will Naber on Van Horne Street includes Miss Florence Rickhoff's home address though she was not present at the social event.
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Will Naber
van Horne Street
Florence Rickhoff
Rickhoff
Want ad hint: trade or sell in the Journal
A brief notice urges readers to use the Journal want ads for trading or selling items. The ad highlights that the system works while you sleep, implying easy, passive posting.
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Journal
Western Union Telegraph Office
Western Union Messenger
Election of Officers at Federation Meeting
Members of the Federation of Women's Clubs will elect officers tomorrow at 2 30 in the Musser public library. The meeting is open to all members and is held in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Musser Public Library
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Mary Webb
Arden
Milwakee
Scott Middleton
Want
Aubie Feustel
Carrie Carlysle
Leibrecht
William B. Brady
Carrie Sturms
de Luca Bro
Edward Schmidt
Christ. Gremme
Buffalo
J. G. Barger
Mulberry Street
Reigge
Riverside
Leo Fuller
West Eighth Street
B. F. Greiner
Summit
Ida Brown
Edward P. Sterneman
Lewis Institute
Chicago
C.H. Sterneman
Mr. Sterneman
Anson Clothing Co Home of Good Clothing
Wm. Bokenkamp
Butler Building
W. 2Nd Street
L. Wainscott
David and
Iowa
Shaffer
George Winans
Fletcher Avenue
J. W. Nyenhuis
Lucas Street
R. L. Scott
Hedrick
Dr. Shaffer
Henry Smith
Letts, Ia
Library
Iowa Ave
U.S. Express Office
M. G. Swain
Cedar Valley
Will Holmes
Swain
Isaac Walton
Elizabeth
N. J
Wapello
Minnesota
Dakota
Canada
Phoenix
John Redmond
Walnut Street
Opera House
West Fourth Street
Richman & Richman
J. E. Stevenson
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