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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
4
The Journal promotes want ads offering low rates and wide reach. notices mention Richelieu coffee from Chris Otto's Sons and Dad Dolsen cigars, upcoming excursions, and multiple residents leaving for Davenport or visiting relatives. Auctions and horses are listed, with several locals returning from visits to Buffalo and Fairport.
The Mississippi River swelled over two feet in the last 24 hours due to heavy rains and ice. Levee activity is at peak as ice and driftwood clutter the channel while boats including the Clipper Arctic Grandpa and others dock at Davenport and ice blocks delay the Helen Blair from starting until Monday at the soonest.
Olson's Marble Works offers a 10 percent discount for 30 days to clear stock. Two carloads of monuments on the road will arrive soon. customers are urged to inspect stock at corner Sixth and Orange before ordering.
Mrs Reedy Hahn missing from Illinois was located working at the St James hotel in Davenport Iowa. She says she came from Fairport and does not want to return home because her husband’s children are older and it is unpleasant. She is at the House of Detention with the case unresolved.
The sale for the Checkers attraction at the Grand Opera House opens this morning with strong advance sales. The show is billed as one of the season’s best and Muscatine inhabitants are fortunate to secure it. Manager Salisbury notes many good seats remain though they are moving fast, with two lower boxes already booked by Davenport parties.
Western railroads face a tangled rates dispute over homeseekers tickets. St Paul lines will meet in Chicago this afternoon or tomorrow morning to propose adjustments. Chicago Burlington and Quincy Chicago Great Western and Wisconsin Central plan to sell homeseeker rates to the northwest each Tuesday, with Rocky Mountain lines to southwest if needed. Regular homeseeker fares to southwest are to be restored on April 3 after winter promotions at 75 percent of the one way fare.
New York March 28 Vice President Robert A Granniss and Walter R Gillette together with trustee Elbridge T Gerry tendered their resignations at a board of trustees meeting of the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Muscatine will welcome a new cheese store run by Mr. Linder formerly of Wisconsin. The shop will stock fresh cheeses of many kinds with emphasis on swiss black brick and limberger. Location is 417 Mulberry Street next to Riemcke's drug store.
The funeral of Frederick Welsch of Sweetland township was conducted this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family home. Burial followed in the family lot at Harker cemetery.
Two men before Justice Eversmeyer for drunken and disorderly conduct. Frank Worley of Columbus Junction pleaded guilty and drew a week in the county jail after spending all his money. Roy Batliski also pled guilty and contributed $5 to city support.
McCutcheon cartoons drawn at the opera house Monday evening were turned over to the Y M C A and will be auctioned at the next young people’s social held the week after Easter.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly heals all wounds after a strange auto adventure. The remedy is sold for 26 cents with a guaranteed result at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Report reaches this city noon that an unknown woman about 25 years old drowned at Rock Island today. No other description was provided and authorities were asked to be notified if a floating body is recovered.
Albany March 28 The insurance bill delaying Mutual Insurance Company elections until November 15 passed the senate unanimously.
Thomas Sergeant Perry presents John Fiske in a Beacon Biography from Small Maynard and Company. The work is the first full life of the noted American historian and philosopher, penned by a lifelong friend.
Reduced one way fares to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico from February 15 to April 7. Rates cut by 15 dollars below regular fare. Wednesdays tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and Santa Fe System. Inquiries to agents or Minneapolis.
Brodie L. Duke of Durham North Carolina, kin to the American Tobacco Co. president, was granted a divorce from his wife Alice Webb Duke. They wed December 19 1904 in New York City.
Miss Julia Rogers stays with Dr and Mrs Dean in the city to prepare articles on botany and conchology. Muscatine offers advantages for this study due to its numerous button factories that may interest conchologists.
Indianapolis March 28 Judge McCullough denied the motion for a new trial in the embezzlement case of former state auditor David E. Sherrick.
The town of Sigourney observed the funeral of Charles M. Harlan at his north Sigourney residence with Rev. Phillip Palmer and the Masonic lodge in attendance. A mayoral election ended in a 215-215 tie between J. T. Parker and W. H. Hamilton, while other local offices saw Republican wins.
Cooney Miller and family spent Sunday with A. Attig and family of Marston. A surprise twenty second wedding anniversary party was held at Ashley Elliott’s home. A. W. Murdock went duck hunting at the bay on Monday. Miss Della Beeding is spending her vacation at home.
Society notes report Cedar Rapids instituted the first Royal Reserve lodge with over a hundred applications. Supreme officers attended and J C Hackett named president with a full slate of officers. Meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays in Yeomen hall. The bride and groom from Grinnell received gifts ranging from $20 gold pieces to cut glass and linens. Grand guests included Mrs J P Lyman and Mrs Jesse Macy of Grinnell plus local attendees.
Miss Blanche C Marticke and Miss Elizabeth C Marticke wed Levi F Sager and John P Kugler at the brides parents home in Stanberry Missouri on March 21 in the presence of 53 guests Rev Tandy officiated. The reception followed with a wedding supper and many gifts. Attending were Henry Sager and Garfield, Cooper Cranor, Ed Rowe, Will Sager of Ford City, James Woods and daughters Alma and Avery, Lonnie Rowe, Perry McPherson, Alva Miller with son, John Kennel, William Bauer with son John, Charles Lawson, B B Howard, Pearl Peery and Elmer Sager.
The marriage of Thomas Holyoke of Grinnell and Ruth Hunter of Cranston occurred yesterday at the bride’s home with Rev. BG Preston officiating. The ceremony was attended only by relatives and friends, followed by a six course dinner.
Mrs William Marolf and Mrs August Gettert returned from a week's visit at Manchester Iowa. Mr and Mrs Edward Maurer and Master Rudy of Iowa City spent several days with relatives and friends.
Argus Lodge Iowa Legion of Honor held its regular meeting in Shammo hall. Balloting on several candidates produced a large class. Grand President E. N. Helm of Cedar Rapids attended and led the unwritten ceremony parts. The next meeting is the second Tuesday in April.
Mrs Heinig entertained a group on Cedar street yesterday afternoon with friends including Mrs Oscar Reynolds and Mrs Dave Young. Laura Haifleigh joined in a duet with Mrs Heinig titled When Springtime Comes Again. Guests enjoyed social conversation and music followed by refreshments.
Word has arrived of the marriage of Louis A. Witter son of F M Witter county superintendent of schools and Miss Florence Morris. The ceremony took place last Saturday at 8 p m at the bride’s parents home in Biloxi Mississippi. Witter, a former Muscatine boy, works in the grocery business at Biloxi.
The Spalding club met at Mrs. J. P. Ryan’s home on Pine Street last night and chose new officers. Members must rotate offices with no one serving more than one year. Past president was Mrs. J. J. McNulty and past secretary was Mrs. J. P. Ryan. New officers are Mrs. J. P. Leysen president, Mrs. W. L. Roach secretary, and Mrs. J. C. Van Lent treasurer.
The Court of Honor hosted a dance at Hare's hall last night. A large crowd enjoyed the event with music by the Thomas orchestra, making it one of the season's most successful affairs.
The sixth Charles W. Seymour lecture will be given Thursday evening at the library on Benjamin Franklin. The series continues with Seymour delivering his final talk next Monday evening.
Home of Mrs Fanny Riemcke hosts a church event Friday afternoon at 2 o clock inviting all ladies and their friends to attend.
Mr and Mrs George Chase host a small gathering this evening at their East Fifth street home in honor of Miss Grace Hix a former Muscatine girl now residing in Marshalltown the occasion plans noted.
The Wat railroad offers one way fares from Chicago to New York Boston Montreal and other eastern cities at reduced prices. For full details contact F. H. Tristram assistant general passenger agent 97 Adams St Chicago.
The ladies of the Congregational church and their friends will gather at the John Bennison home on West Third Street Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 oclock. Mrs Bennison and Mrs James McKee will be hostesses.
Mrs Fanny Riemcke will host the Ladies Aid society gathering for First Presbyterian church. The group plans its meeting at the church, inviting members to participate in arranging charitable activities and community service.
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