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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1906

Page

4

Local want ads feature candies auctions and McCutcheon lecture

Fresh home made candies and new fruits appear in want ads. Dakota horses sell at Bowman's barn on Saturday March 31. J T McCutcheon the Chicago Tribune cartoonist appears in an illustrated lecture at the opera house Monday night. Also notes on Dad Dolsen cigars baby health and salary claims.

Bowman’s J. T. McCutcheon Opera House McCutcheon Cartoonist The Chicago Tribune John T. McCutcheon

Pony picked up by stock police in city

Stock Policeman Haifleigh picked up a bay pony with a small star in the forehead in the northern city area. The animal is at the Lafflin feed yard. The owner may recover by proving ownership and paying feed costs and notice charges.

Haifleigh Lafflin

Public Sale of Horses at Hitchcock Farm

Public sale of forty trotting and draft horses at the Hitchcock farm two miles north of Arden on Wednesday March 28 starting at 10 o clock a.m. Sellers listed as J S Hitchcock and D A Cochran.

Hitchcock Farm Arden J. S&s. Hitchcock D. A. Cochran

Low Rates to the East on Wabash One Way Tickets

The Wabash railroad offers greatly reduced one way fares from Chicago to New York Boston Montreal and other eastern cities. For details contact F. H. Tristram assistant general passenger agent 97 Adams St Chicago.

Wabash Railroad Chicago New York Boston Montreal F. H. Tristram Adams St

Splendid Record Promotes King's Life Pills

Advertisement notes a "splendid record" for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming cures for headache, biliousness, constipation and more. Product promoted at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price 25 cents.

Dr. King Havercamp’s

Richard Ivens Guilty of Murder in Hollister Case

Chicago jurors find Richard Ivens guilty of murdering Mrs. Bessie Hollister and sentence him to hang. The March 24 verdict comes after a trial here with the defendant convicted of the murder.

Hollis Chicago, Ill Richard

Court Action and a Cache of Probate Matters Filed

A new case was filed against J Siemen yesterday in court along with probate proceedings for numerous estates. Actions include a suit by Madison and Mary Perkins for sums due on horse and mare sales totaling 308.80 and multiple probate petitions for estates such as Regnier Bacon Sprague Thomas Pressler Barkman A Carey Schrautemeyer Koehler Elliott Thompson Slattery Healey Milholm with guardianships and administrators named and deeds or bonds filed.

Madison Perkins Mary Perkins Joseph Siemen Louise Regnier Chestus Que M. Abbie Regnier Charles Clifford Bacon Et al Chestus Que Trust Charles C. Bacon Sherman H. Sprague Chestui Que Trust J. G. Kammerer George H. Thomas Guardian W. S. Luse Edward G. Pressler Henry E. Pressler Frank Marolf Chesti Que Trust George J. Lang Anna Barkman Henry Verink A. Carey Hannah E. Asp Stella E. Schrautemeyer Freda E. Koehler Rachel Koehler William S. Elliott Edward M. Elliott Wiliam I. Thhompson Hattie Thompson Michael Slattery Joseph B. Fuller Edward J. Healey John J. Healey Wildasin and Bannick Albert Olds Richard Milholm Herman Mahraun

Persian Will Speak at Boys Meeting at the Y M C A

Nweeya Badal, a native of Persia, will address the YMCA boys meeting on the Land of Persia. The organizers call the event one of the year’s best with a special speaker secured to share insights from his homeland.

Nweeya Badal Land of Persia

Dr Reinemund to Assist Dr Little in Local Practice

Announcement today states that after next Monday Dr Carl Reinemund will join Dr F H Little as an assistant. No partnership forms. increased patient load requires help. Reinemund, son of Rev H Reinemund, is a Jefferson Medical College graduate who completed his course in June 1904 and has since worked in eastern hospitals.

Carl Reinemund F. H. Little Reinemund Little H. Reinemund Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia East

Reduction in Freight Rates Benefits Muscatine Shippers

Two new freight rate classifications impact the western district and the Iowa commission order lowers classifications for many items. The changes reduce costs for Muscatine shippers by about 25 percent on listed articles including advertising matter, cement burial vaults, coffin stock, doors, stone, iron pumps, and other goods. The April 1 Western Freight Association effective date applies to western states, with Chicago Minneapolis shipments moving under the new scheme.

Muscatine Iowa Railroad Commission Western Freight Association Railroad Commission Des Moines Missouri River Ohio River Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Iowa Chicago Minneapolis Omaha Indianapolis C. L

Y M C A Juniors to Play Wilton High Juniors

The Y M C A junior basketball team heads to Wilton Iowa to face the Wilton High School juniors. The Muscatine squad, all under 14, features top gym class players with a lineup including Weatherly Elliott Jacobsen Elliott Ringgenberg Whitmer and Cummins.

Wilton High School Wilton Muscatine Five Roach F. Weatherly N. Elliott F. Jacobsen J. Elliott Co Bacon Munn G. Ringgenberg Cummins G. Whitmer

Labor Leaders Compile Violations of Eight Hour Law

The American Federation of Labor executive council will list alleged eight hour law violations at President Roosevelt's suggestion and forward them to him for reference to Mr. Neill of the labor bureau. Roosevelt said he will personally supervise enforcement and expressed full sympathy with the law.

Washington, D. C Executive Council American Federation of Labor Roosevelt Frank Morrison Federation Neill Labor Bureau Neill Wowd

Hull denies campaign money from Morgan and Rockefeller

Secretary Leslie M. Shaw stated in Des Moines that Congressman John A. T. Hull never received any funds from Morgan or Rockefeller for his campaign. He refuted charges by former Secretary of State George Dobson, who accuses corporate money of aiding Hull’s past campaigns in the seventh district.

Shaw Hull Des Moines John A. T. Hull Morgan Rockefeller Leslie M. Shaw Tate George Dobson Dobson

Woman decoyed to death in Ohio boarding house

Grace Zellner a prominent young church worker and her fiancé Roy Shank were found dead in a boarding house in Mansfield Ohio. Shank had shot Zellner then killed himself. authorities believe Zellner was lured to his room.

Mansfield Ohio Grace Zellner Roy Shank Shank

Another Excursion South West by M W Sterlin to Texas

About 25 people plan to join M W Sterlin on an April 3 excursion to Texas. Sterlin has led many land tours to Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory and reports that many have purchased land. The upcoming trip is described as the largest yet and Sterlin recently renewed a yearlong advertising contract with the Journal to promote his excursions.

M. W. Sterlin Texas Sterlin Oklahoma Indian Territory Journal

Morning Sun Social and Funeral Notices From Des Moines to Loveland

Local report covers visits in Des Moines and Mt. Pleasant, Sorosis officers elected with Mrs. Jessie Curran as president, and multiple church social events. It notes the funeral and family details of Mrs. Mattie Bell Baxter, including her marriage, relocation, and survivors.

F. M. Brown W. H. McClurkin Des Moines Sadie Reynolds Washington M. Baxter Jessie Curran Margaret Edwards Mary McElhinney Emma Armstrong A. J Methodist Church London Hall Berryhill Iowa City Nellie Curran

Mayor Frank E Moores Dies in Omaha at 66

Mayor Frank E Moores died at his home in Omaha Nebraska aged 66 throat trouble was the immediate cause though his health had been failing for months He had served three terms as mayor and the city council president will act as mayor for the remainder of the term.

Frank E. Moores Omaha Neb Moores Zimmerman

Elite Family Theatre Closes Bill Tonight New Act Opens Monday

The Elite stage ends this bill tonight with headliners the Musical Spraguellos a high quality novelty comedy musical act. Beach and Beach the song and short of it promise laughs and a 4 foot 6 inch performer beside his tall wife. M Samuels known for facial transformation and new Kinodrome pictures headline the program. Walter E. Yant offers illustrated songs and early moving pictures including Trip to the Moon on a Stove Pipe. An open audition for vaudeville talent will run Friday nights with a prize by audience vote. Chorus aims to keep the venue a family friendly entertainment spot.

Elite Family Theatre Elite Theatre Beach Walter E. Yant Moving Picture Line Little Playhouse

Mrs Laura Musser McColm To Sing At YWCA Gospel Meeting

Mrs Laura Musser McColm will sing at the gospel meeting in YWCA rooms tomorrow afternoon. Rev B C Preston will speak on The Changed Life. The meeting is expected to be very interesting.

Laura Musser McColm B. C. Preston

Fairport Ridge Friends Send Paul Kretschmar Off

A surprise farewell party at Mrs. A. Kretschmar’s home near Pine Mills honors Paul Kretschmar who will soon depart for railroad work in the north. Refreshments are served as a long list of attendees is noted along with local family news and travel plans.

Fairport Ridge Paul Kretschmar A. Kretschmar Pine Mills New Era Culture Club Paul North Mary Wunderlich Clara Grimm Edith Kemper Emma Grimm Edith Pantel Minnie Nagele Grace Phillips Esther Kemper Rosa Sissel Ledie Kretschmar Nellie Fix Nellie Nagele Millie Grimm Addie Wunderlich Anna Kretschmar Freda Kretschmar Ella Kretschmar Willie

Roosevelt Signs Court Martial Sentences in Philippines

President approves the sentences of First Lieutenant Hugh Kirkman of the 8th cavalry and Second Lieutenant Horace A Little Philippine Scouts. Kirkman was convicted of embezzlement and forgery and sentenced to dismissal and two years in prison. Little was convicted of drunkenness on duty and sentenced to dismissal.

Roosevelt Philippines Washington, D. C Hugh Kirkman Sth Cavalry Horace A. Little Philippine Scouts Philippine Islands Kirkman Little

New Lodge to be Organized by Royal Reserve Lodge

The Royal Reserve Lodge of Cedar Rapids will organize a local lodge on Tuesday evening March 27 in Yeoman hall. A. W. Cazer will attend after being away three weeks. Refreshments will be served. L. W. Barkaurst Supreme Secy.

Royal Reserve Lodge of Cedar Rapids Yeoman Hall A. W. Cazer L. W. Barkaurst Supreme Sec’y

Mar 24 Local Briefs Millersburg Ill

Mrs. Jonas Hyett shows slight improvement. William Terry moves to the south part of town and Mr Bogart will occupy George Thornton’s southeast house. E Dickey’s daughter reports her father safely arrived at Franklin Nebraska. Teachers dismiss school to attend a Galesburg convention. August Relander and Amanda Murdock wed in Aledo. Rev J C Crofts attends Aledo prohibition convention. Maude Fern Mayhue dies at 19 in Millersburg Presbyterian Church. survived by parents four siblings.

Millersburg Ill Jonas Hyett Wm. Terry Joy Bogart Geo. Thornton E. Dickey Franklin Nebraska Galesburg August Relander Amanda Murdock Aledo Mr. Allen Presbyterian Church J. C. Crofts Maude Fern Mayhue Presbyterian Church At

Caldwell A Candidate Seeks Board of Control Seat

Marshalltown Iowa March 24 Judge J R Caldwell Toledo a prominent Democrat in central Iowa announces his candidacy for a place on the board of control to succeed the late Judge Kinne.

Marshalltown J. R. Caldwell Toledo Iowa Board of Control Kinne

Merchants Seek Fourth of July Firework Ban

The Galesburg Retail Merchants Association asks Galesburg city council to pass an ordinance prohibiting the sale of fireworks on July 4. The request aims to curb displays and promote public safety in the city.

Galesburg

Next Week Society Calendar With Lectures and Socials

Society notes show Monday events with Seymour lecture at 7 p m and McCutcheon at 8 30 p m Shades afternoon. Tuesday lists Chub at 1 8. Wednesday features A O U W social and Musterville M E social.

Seymour McCutcheon Shades

Ladies of the G. A. R. Plan Shiloh Day Dinner and Event

Col A M Hare Circle meets to arrange Shiloh Day activities on April 6. Dinner at Woodmen hall noon. evening program in Hare's hall with Rev B C Preston and music. Proceeds benefit a hospital bed for veterans. Ushers listed and committees named for dinner, tables, reception and decorating. Company C guests and G. A. R. members attending.

A. M. Hare Hare Building Shiloh Woodmen Hall Hare's B. C. Preston Congregational Church Myrle Biles Jennie Howe Pearl Fish Millie Heller Nellie McGaughey Relief Corps

Miss Pearl Barnard Hosts China Shower for Eva Satterthwaite

Miss Eva Satterthwaite honored at a china shower hosted by Miss Pearl Barnard at 615 East Tenth Street. The prenuptial event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Clyde Creese of Atalissa, with Rev. J. W. Potter set to perform the ceremony on Oak Street.

Miss Pearl Barnard Miss Eva Satterthwaite East Tenth Street Miss Satterthwaite China Clyde Creese Atalissa Oak Street J. W. Potter

Ladies Aid of M. E. Church Entertained

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church was hosted by Mrs. Z. W. Heéns at the corner of Sixth and Orange streets. About forty ladies attended a pleasant afternoon with readings by Nellie Downer and Mrs Pan tel, a trio by Rebecca Miller, C. Price and Gussie Muir, followed by refreshments. Hosts included Mrs. Hucke, Mrs. Canon, Mrs. Georgia Warren and Mrs. Hains.

Ladies Aid M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Citizen Z. W. Heéns Sixth Orange Streets Nellie Downer Pantel Rebecca Miller C. Price Gussie Muir Hucke Canon Georgia Warren Hains

Mrs George Herman Surprised By Friends

A group of friends surprised Mrs. George Herman at her Cedar street home last evening. Host and guests shared a pleasant gathering with a splendid supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reay, Mr. and Mrs. George Kranz, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman, Gresham, Mrs. Rose Klaffenbach, and Miss Hannah Nyenhuis.

George Herman Cedar Street J. B. Reay George Kranz Lincoln Frank Gould Charles Freeman Gresham Rose Klaffenbach Hannah Nyenhuis

Eastern Star Dinner for Purity Wilton Chapter

The Eastern Star will serve a chicken pie dinner at Ma sonic hall Monday at 6 oclock for Purity Chapter of Wilton members. Electa chapter members are invited to attend.

Wilton The Eastern Star Masonic Hall Purity Chapter Electa Chapter

Eagle Lodge No 10 social planned for March 28

Members of Eagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W will host a social at their hall on Wednesday evening March 28. Euchre and flinch will be played.

Eagle Lodge No. 10 Euchre Flinch

Surprised Kenneth Madden Hosts Youth Gathering

Eighteen of his young friends visited Kenneth Madden at his parents home on Iowa avenue last night for an evening of games and refreshments. The gathering surprised him as they spent the evening together.

Kenneth Madden H. C. Madden Iowa Avenue

Charles W Seymour Lectures On Catherine II of Russia

The fifth in a lecture series will be at the library Monday at 7 PM with Charles W. Seymour speaking on Catherine II of Russia. The time shift from 8 to 7 PM allows attendees to also catch the McCutcheon lecture at the Grand at 8:30 PM.

Charles W. Seymour Catherine II of Russia McCutcheon

Pioneer Industrial Meeting Set for Cedar Street Home

Pioneer Industrial members gathered at Mrs Stapleton’s Cedar Street home Thursday afternoon. The next meeting will be at Mrs Mosher’s Mulberry Street home on April 4. J S Club will meet at Miss Elizabeth Brugman’s Mulberry Street home Tuesday evening.

Pioneer Industrial J. S. Club Elizabeth Brugman Mulberry Street

Shades Reading Circle Plans Monday Meeting

The Shades Reading circle will meet with Mrs. A. F. Critz Monday afternoon.

Shades Reading Circle A. F. Critz

Regular Electa Chapter Meeting Set for Monday Evening

A regular Electa Chapter meeting is announced for Monday at 7 30 o’clock. Initiation is mentioned as part of the program.

Electa

Local Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee Statement

A group of signers promises to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and also offers a 25 cent bottle refund. Signers include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Jno J Havercamp Nesper F. T. J. Theo and Kuechmann.

Greene G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Jno J. Havercamp Nesper F. T. J. Theo Kuechmann

California Excursions for Shrine Convention

The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention prompts railroad travel. Iowa Central railway sells round trip tickets April 25 to May 5 with a July 31 return passage limit at one fare. Travel routes unrestricted. stopover privileges granted. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Imperial Council Iowa Central Railway A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

A Want Ad Will Sell It For You

Classified note explains a want ad service will help sell items or services for readers. Brief mentions reach, audience, and simple steps to place an advertisement to attract buyers quickly.

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Want J. G. Barger Mulberry St Dad Dolsen Mary Kane Hershey Hospital Anna Markman Millinery M. N. Bond Davenport Court of Honor Hare's Hall. Thomas Orchestra H. G. Schonig Chan C. of H Ruby Knobb Columbus Junction Anna Markman Ter Ivens Bessie Hollister Court House J. Siemen Rachel Keckler West Ern Freight Association W. Cilley Mediapolis Walter Hensleigh Kansas Ladies’ Aid Society Pearl Barter Loveland Col C. D. Trumbull United Presbyterian Church Mattie Bell Baxter Thos. Bell Marsh P. H. Baxter Creston Clarence Beulah Sue Elmwood Cemetery H. M. Bell Miss Eunice Bell Lhi Hsi Barney Experis S Caldwell Swan's Jewelry Store A. O. U. W. Social Musterville M. E. Social Banner Lodge D. of H Pearl City Lodge Catherine California J. H. St. John C. A. Peck & Co Remington Typewriter J. H. Vail Hahn Bros West Fifth Oak St Rushville W. L. Newbold Ind VIA Louisville & Nashville R. R Alabama Georgia Kentucky Mississip Virginia South Carolina Tennessee Cc. L. Stone General Pass
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