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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

8

Local notes from Muscatine as residents travel

A parade of brief notices lists residents and visitors including A. F. Sissel of Fairport, Miss Ethel Edwards of Columbus Junction, and Miss Izetta Brown of Mediapolis. Trips feature Mrs. J J Will to Wilton and Mrs. J Bridgford to Davenport. eyesection mentions sales on Mulberry avenue and local errands across Davenport and Chicago.

M. W. Stirlen Ethel Edwards Columbus Junction Izetta Brown Mediapolis May Larington Vera Knight West Sixth Street

Eye care notice by Dr Ray H Dean in Washington IA

Dr Ray H Dean of Washington Iowa will assist on Wednesdays starting March 17 to fit glasses. Appointments should be phoned on Mondays to 53 M before 3 09 p m. Dr H Johnson Dean.

Ray H. Dean Washington Iowa

Carly Exo Passes Away in City Residential History

Christina G Pelgrim Exo aged 78 died Sunday at the residence of her son in law Dr E H King 317 West Fourth street Muscatine Iowa after several years of illness She was born in Rotterdam Holland July 21 1830 She married Arnold Exo came to America in 1854 and settled in Muscatine in 1856 Her husband died in 1892 She is survived by two sons George and Fred Exo two daughters Mrs Mary M King and Fredrika Exo Funeral arrangements have not been made

E. H. King West Fourth Street Christina G. Exo Christina G. Pelgrim Rotterdam Holland Arnold Exo America New Orleans St. Louis Muscatine George Fred Exo Bloomington Township Mary M. King Fredrika Exo Chicago Exo King

Printers Lead as Commercial Indoor League Finishes Regular Schedule

The Commercial Indoor Baseball League at the YMCA wrapped up regular play with the Printers on top. Automatics beat Mc Kee & Bliven 8 to 1 while Jones & Richard toppled Hawkeyes 9 to 1. Championship series set for this week with Hirsh, Roach & Musser and Grocers joining top six.

Commercial Indoor Baseball League Printers McKee & Bliven Jones & Richard Hawkeyes Hirsch, Roach & Musser The Grocers Hirsch Roach Musser

Cubs Deliver First Complete Shutout of the Year

Those Champion Cubs with Brown Pfeister and Lundgren alternating on the mound shut out the Shreveport Pirates 7 to 0. Rain paused other games as White Sox saw a quiet day with Vernon and Los Angeles called off. Promoter McTintosh reports Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson may sign for the heavyweight title within two days with a $50,000 purse split 60 40 in favor of the winner.

Cubs Brown Pfeister Lundgren Shreveport Pirates White Sox Vernon Los Angeles McTintosh Australia Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson Johnson Big Jim

The Sins of Society Comes to McVicker's Chicago

Crowned heads of England approved The Sins of Society a Drury Lane melodrama now heading to McVicker's Chicago for a spring summer run. Brooks and Dingwall produce after a year long successful run at the pantomime theatre with broad noble audience attendance.

Crowned Heads of England Drury Lane Theatre McVicker's Theatre Chicago Brooks & ‘Dingwall Pantomine Theatre England

Songs in the Opera House Farce Tonight

The program features songs like Games of Childhood Days Oh Miss Lalinda Consequences Curiosity and other numbers sung by exceptionally good voices in a musical farce comedy presented at the opera house tonight.

Gilmore Captivates Audiences In The Boys of Company B

Paul Gilmore debuts in a new Tony Allen role at the Grand Opera House on April 20 and receives thunderous ovations for a performance described as intensely Gilmoreesque. The critic praises his daring imagination, sincerity, and human portrayal, predicting strong audience reception.

Paul Gilmore Tony Allen Grand Opera House Mr. Gilmore Gilmore

Bowling tourney tie ends with Bruggeman loss to Sutton

Frank Bruggeman, a Town base ball star and renowned bowler, lost to Rochester NY rival Larry Sutton in the roll off for first place in the international tourney of the American Bowling congress at Pittsburg. The Chicago Record-Herald notes Ben Dietz of Muscatine Independents signed with Cedar Rapids Three-Fore League for the coming season and Johnny Kling wired in his resté.

Frank Bruggeman Larry Sutton Rochester N. Y American Bowling Congress Pittsburg Chicago Record-Herald Ben Dietz Muscatine Independents Cedar Ramfs

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Burns And Wounds

Injured or bruised by a fall apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns wounds eczema piles. Guaranteed. 25e at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Cubs Defeat Shreveport 5 1 Behind Patchwork Outfield

The Cubs beat Shreveport 5 to 1 with a patched up outfield. The White Sox also swung well, defeating Los Angeles 10 to 3.

Cubs Shreveport

Local residents make weekend visits and returns in Wilton

Numerous Wilton residents and visitors traveled to Davenport Muscatine Durant and West Liberty over the weekend. Individuals including Alex Atwill Jean Lenker Walter Hucke and others returned home after short visits with friends and relatives. County officials and church groups planned weekend gatherings.

Muscatine Hattie Johnston Sadie Saunders John Dice Samuel McClung Nick Dahl Durant Louis McCaw Doty & Bingham Plumbing Company West Liberty Henry Smith Elmer Weirhauser Musecatine Anna Murphy George Cromer Moline Frank Finley Pearl Luellen Valma Whitmer Dorothy Don Stibelt Jesse Silberhorne Davenport Leroy McCoy E. E. Smith Iowa City M. F. Cronin Don Cronin Patrick McGuckin Margaret McSwiggin Charles Teeple John Marolf Town City Kensington Presbyterian Church Theo. Port Plitt Port Anna Potter Julius Dockweller Chicago George Sherberger D. Ticktin Gerald Murphy Atalissa Mrs. G. Frenzel Kate Fritson

Derexa Rebekah Lodge Admits Three New Members

Derexa Rebekah lodge held a regular session last Friday evening and welcomed three new members into the order. After the meeting refreshments were served and a social hour followed. O. W. Potter A. J. Smith and Robi McClanahan from Cedar Rapids visited earlier in the week.

Wapello Derexa Rebekah O. W. Potter A. J. Smith Robi. McClanahan Cedar Rapids

Travelers checks offered with low rates and diverse denominations

We offer travelers checks in $10 $20 $50 and $100, payable without identification in domestic and foreign countries. We advertise 4 percent compound interest on savings deposits, a separate savings department, drafts at lower rates than money orders, and welcome both small and large checking accounts.

Local notices and movements around Wapello in late March 1909

Mel Maine and family moved to Des Moines county for farming while others shifted households to Alberta Canada and West Burlington. P C Buffington attended his sister Enwart's funeral in Elm Grove township. D Grimm moved to Otter Creek and Al Whittaker's land. The district court of Louisa county opens March 29 with jurors drawn for March 31. Ladies' Aid to meet March 23 at Mrs Arthur Springer.

Mel Maine Des Moines Burlington P. C. Buffington W. C. Bridges Buffington Enwart Elm Grove George Beane Alberta British Columbia L. R. Foot Jefferson Township John Wehmeyer Wapello Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Arthur Springer P. L. Pearsall Bert van Cleave Perry Iowa D. Grimm Otter Creek al. Whittaker West Burlington Harland Nichols Art Wanzer Canada Nichols Mr. Wanzer D. W. Cross Fredonia Nebraska Sheriff Smith Columbus Junction District Court Louisa County M. E. Reusch Mediapolis Vinnie Keller Clara K. Hook Clarence Hook W. C. Miller Aledo Ill J. W. Brown Gladys Clark Morning Sun W. J. Kelly Muscatine

Child buried of Sweetland typhoid death

The little daughter of Orie Robin son of Sweetland died of typhoid fever late Saturday and was laid to rest Sunday afternoon.

Orie Robinson Sweetland

Columbus Junction Degree Team to Entertain at IOOF Hall

The Columbus Junction degree team will perform a first degree tonight at the IOOF hall. Three new members will be initiated, with several speeches by members and light refreshments served after the business meeting.

Columbus Junction I. O. O. F. Hall Odd Fellows

Mrs Budzine Visits Muscatine Then Returns Home

Mrs. F Budzine of Wilton spent Sunday in Muscatine visiting friends and returned home this morning.

Josephine Lucille Rimmert Montpelier Geo. Schaefer F. Budzine Wilton Muscatine

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Bogard Branzournal Office A. F. Sissel Fairport Mulberry Avenue John A. Robbins J. J. Will Geo. Stramp Mrs. Stramp Mrs. Money George Brunner W. Clark Winton J. Bridgford T. Duncan P. Halpin Geo. Lane Ben O'Meara T. J. Cullen Marie Adams Denver Col Fred Ficken C. Fortman Peter Frambers South Muscatine Bestenlehner A. B. Clapp Hershey W. E. Bliven Albert Freda Eberhardt M. Kimball J. B. Mark Charles Fitzer A. Chapman A. A. Smith Snyder’s R. J. Hittell Earl S. Hudler Emma Hudler Dr. H. Johnson Dean Wagner Bros East Second Street Carly Christina Exo Sporting Notes Johnny Kling New Panitorium A. S. Weidling Iowa Ave Nation Chance INLTI IND Gil Jabols Valenciennes B. &. Lilly Igiigigbis State Bank Walnut and Second Streets Bell Phone W. F.miksch owaAve Titus Loan & Investment CO
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