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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
6
Advance notices promise a vivid stage adaptation of the tale of Captain de Cadillac known as Le De bonnaire. The romance follows his search from Quebec to New Amsterdam to win a living portrait’s rightful bride as his commander bets crowns on the outcome.
Arthur C. Alston presents At the Old Cross Roads drawing packed houses in New York and in other cities. Estha Williams and James M. Brophy lead a strong cast as seats go on sale Thursday at 9 am for what promises to be a lively season.
The piece praises Pert as a rare, appealing heroine in modern drama. She embodies a well bred southern girl, compassionate and impulsive, loyal to Checkers and faithful despite an overbearing father. Her temper flares in a distinctly southern style.
The Inter Mountain Republican notes Paul Gilmore began a limited run at the Salt Lake theatre last night performing a romantic drama described as perfectly suited for theatregoers in Salt Lake City.
Lancaster principal George Schwenke visited Sigourney en route from Ollie to Lancaster, with plans for next year. Local court jurors for April were named, with Judge Scott and reporter Bray noted. Community events included a Fox lecture, Masonic degrees, Rebekah spread, and a Woman's Club reception scheduled for March 27 at the Merchants Hotel.
J Turner of the southeastern district recovers from tonsillitis. Wesley Dern engaged in business in Webster last Monday. Master Louie Jones on sick list with possible appendicitis. Sherman Needham returned from Iowa City after a brief visit with friends.
Aunt Betsey Brown returns home after visiting son George in Linton. Mr and Mrs C Brown of near Grandview visit relatives. Elsie McKean from Indian Creek visits Ina Lupton. Eddie suffers a leg injury. Arthur Crummfey and Dora Dalmeyer wed in Muscatine and stay with bride’s mother Pora Dallmeyer. Fred Snyder’s family moves to Join Tucker place. Fred and Opal ill with hope for recovery.
Allen McKee of Ironton Mo visits Conesville while locals attend church activities and plan commencements. The 1906 Conesville graduating class includes Della Mullaugh. Funeral services mark the passing of Mrs Robt McCurdy age 86 with burial in Madison South Dakota.
A readable fragment lists residents including Mattie Jean Harry Fred and Miss Nita from West Liberty along with Etta Swim and her little son, Randald and Raymond Tipton, McKee family members Leander Jr and Bessie, Risdon Tipton and Helena, May Smith, James Helverson, L. D. Miller and Tracy, Ruth and Geneva, and Burlington residents Sabina Ballard Miss Thompson P. L. Lungrin and Mr Beck.
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds is advertised as rescuing many children. The ad claims guaranteed relief and lists prices 50c and 1. Havercamps Prescription Drug Store is named as the seller location.
East Wapsie Iowa notes list visits and social calls over a weekend. John Heath and Charlie Whitmore of West Liberty visited Glenn and Otto Marsteller. Bessie Black, Miss Jean Protzman, Mrs. Teeters, Mrs. Stauffer, and Artie Gates are mentioned with various visits and moves.
O P Dean and wife of Muscatine stay with Mrs Henry Body's family in Haskins Ia to seek a healthier climate in Memphis Tenn for Mr Deans health. Mr and Mrs Sam Leffler traveled to Washington Wednesday. Miles Butcher of Gladwin visits sister Mrs J B Emmons. Mrs J B Raveneld was in Washington on business Wednesday.
March 22 report notes Miss Alta Eden ends a successful school term at Center district Friday. Mons Akeson occupies his recently completed house. Mrs E Edmonds stays in Lone Tree to care for her mother Mrs Reed who is not expected to live. Mrs Wm Eden’s health lags behind friends wishes. Joe De Vorak aids neighborhood with wood sawing using a gasoline engine.
Misses Ella and Vena Frick return from Durant while Henry Roman conducts county seat business. Mrs Tallie Derby visits Wilton friend Miss Tilly Rodgers. Paul Johnson and son Griffith visit Wilton, as Emma Foley and children stay with Joe Angerer family. Yankee Hollow closes with program and basket dinner. Grandma Bailey and Mrs C W Derby improve. John Mohr attends Lyda Mohr Ed Scheetz wedding in Muscatine. Peter Dozier suffers quinsy. Conner serves in Farmington township. Herman Jarr plans a large barn. Muscatine horse buyers visit farms. Lilly Patton improves from grippe. Ferd Bunge attends Rockhaliz sale near Wilton. Ella Mohr returns from Muscatine for sister’s wedding.
Morning Sun reports Miss Theo dore McKelvey returning to Monmouth Illinois and several residents traveling to visit friends in Iowa. Mrs J F Holiday visits Brooklyn Iowa, Mr Berryhill and son Clyde from Iowa City stay with the Becks, Mrs C R Wallace and Jocelyn from Wapello visit town. News comes of Mrs Mattie Baxter death in Loveland Colorado and her body to be buried locally with family and friends.
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