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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
4
A sensational notice hails a famed clairvoyant palmist and astrologer known from coast to coast as the most wonderful man. Readers are invited to hear him reveal insights and predictions in a public appearance.
Focal News Graff will fill that prescription. Go to the Crown restaurant for your dinner and short orders. Dr. A B Clapp eye ear nose and throat specialist. Glasses fitted. Co L and H E Dreier returned this morning from a short business trip to Yarmouth. There will be a called meeting of the Colonel Hare circle at the home of Mrs Cummins tomorrow evening at 7 30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Mrs R A Schmidt and children will leave for their future home in Allegheny Pa Wednesday evening instead of Thursday as at first planned.
Fairfield Iowa May 6 The Billy Sunday revival closes with 1118 converts this month as crowds overflowed the tabernacle despite bad weather. A free will offering for Sunday totaled 3608.15, and changes span leading citizens to gamblers and drunks as Sunday plans Knoxville meetings next.
Ten delegates were elected to represent the state at the upcoming meeting and convention. The selection process concluded with party and precinct officials confirming the slate for the statewide event.
About twenty three Muscatine Redmen depart on the Firefly for Moline to attend the Illinois convention. Delegates wear badges and plan to represent Muscatine well during the three day gathering with entertainment arranged by Rock Island lodge. Episcopalian Diocese of Iowa to meet in Burlington May 21 to 23 with delegates elected from local church.
John Schooley is charged with assault and battery on the complaint of C. M. Bell. The information was filed this morning and the trial is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 o clock.
The W. W. steamed through this morning on its way to Davenport to bring an excursion to the city next Sunday. It will arrive here between 6 and 6 thirty in the evening, completing the travel plan for the event.
Charles McIntyre faces intoxication charges in Justice Coster's court this afternoon. A large crowd gathered to hear the proceedings.
John O Malley was arrested Sunday afternoon on intoxication charges and appeared before Judge Howe who sentenced him to three days in jail. The case centers on Sunday intoxication and court action by Judge Howe.
Frank Hummel filed a district court case against Fred E. Muenzenmeyer and others seeking judgment for $10 on a promissory note.
In Chicago on May 6 mourners following a funeral were thrown into a panic when a street car struck the hearse carrying a corpse to the grave. The body was dumped onto the street as shock and fear spread among the onlookers and mourners.
The Friends of Muscatine and Cedar counties wrap up a two day gathering at the Friends church on Fifth and Sycamore Streets. Attendance was strong and interest high as officers will be elected next year at Springdale during Artist. The event featured a young people’s session and a Sunday program led by Clark Brown with a missionary talk by Dr. Hadley and a closing address by Rev. Mrs. Hornaday.
Local members announce the grand lodge program is complete for the big meeting of the A N U W W Lodge with the degree of honor program ready. The organization plans the largest meeting in its history with many interesting features.
Supervisors discuss Grand Lodge events next week with memorial service at Baptist church and a grand ball at the Armory. The program includes receptions, initiations at Eagle Lodge 10, multiple addresses, and state cup competition with teams from Des Moines and others.
Iowa towns signal start of season with four matchups tomorrow Waterloo at Oskaloosa Marshal town at Ottumwa Jacksonville at Burlington Jaincy at Keokuk despite poor weather. White Sox lose to the Naps Chicago 4 to 1 as Rex Lajoie and Nick Altrock misplays noted. Cubs beat Pittsburg 3 to 1 in damp West Side game with Johnny Kling’s resurgence.
Word from the bedside of Mrs. George M. Titus of West Second street says she is very low and not expected to live through the night. Ill for two weeks her condition has been alarming since Saturday with loss of consciousness since last evening and death expected at any time.
The Congregational church group will be entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs B C Preston's home on West Seventh street. An interesting program will be given and refreshments will be served afterward.
Michael Casey aged 29 killed his brother John Casey five years his junior in their mother's home in Chicago after a trivial quarrel over a phonograph. The shooting occurred last night in the presence of their elderly mother.
J M L Payne of Pine Street was seriously injured at his home yesterday morning when driving a cow through a gate. He slipped and broke his ankle and a higher leg bone. The fracture was set by Dr Beveridge.
William H. Duncan married Miss Cora E. McCoy in a Saturday eve ceremony before Justice H. S. Howe with A Kerbel and Mars Kerbel as witnesses. The couple will reside in the city. St. Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal meets at Miss Stella Wilson's home for pre bazaar and ice cream social preparations at the rectory next Wednesday.
The Mission Study class of Grace Lutheran will meet at Mrs Klink Cedar street at 7 30 this evening. The regular church council meeting is set at E Reinemund's home at 8 15 p m. The Young People's Society of the United Brethren will host an exchange social at Mrs Sanders 4105 Bartlett street this evening.
The Argus Lodge I L of H will meet Wednesday evening for regular business and initiation. Refreshments, good music and dancing will be the items of the evening.
The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs H Armstrong at 1216 East Second Street.
The Delta Alphas of the First Baptist Church will gather this evening at Miss Clara Koll's home for their meeting.
The Sunday school board of the German Methodist church will meet at the church this evening at o'clock.
American League Chicago defeated Cleveland 7 to 4. National League Chicago beat Pittsburg 3 to 1. Cincinnati triumphed 11 to 2 over St Louis. Western League Des Moines 2 Lincoln 1. Omaha 11 Sioux City 0. Denver Pueblo rain affected play. St. Louis Detroit game notes reflect wet grounds.
American Association results show Milwaukee blanking Indianapolis 6 0 and Kansas City beating Louisville. Columbus defeated St. Louis 4 1 while Minneapolis topped Toledo 9 5. Central League notes South Bend and Terre Haute tied 1 1 in five innings due to rain. Grand Rapids beat Evansville 6 0. Springfield won 6 1 against Canton. Dyton 2 Wheeling 1. Three League games Cedar Rapids tied Rock Island 1. Dubuque Clinton and Springfield Peoria were rained out. Decatur Bloomington also faced rain delays.
Cleveland meets Chicago and Detroit faces St Louis as busy schedule kicks off. Boston hosts Washington while New York travels to Philadelphia in another set of city pairings.
The Musical Union concert at the Sawyer home on West Second Street is postponed for one week because of the serious illness of Mrs. G. M. Titus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer were hosting the event tonight.
Herm Gremme president invites members to a 7 30 p m meeting this evening to arrange the funeral for Brother Fred Schwab.
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