Glorifier Triumphs in Metropolitan Handicap
In New York on May 93 Glorifier won the Metropolitan handicap worth 18000 dollars while favorite Roseben could not gain the lead.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
4
Officials Named for Inter Ward School Meet at Fair Grounds
Final arrangements for the inter ward field meet to be held at the fair grounds Friday afternoon. Referee W R Jayne starter B C Preston clerk of course Prof Hedges and field judges Hugh Jameson J N Elliott are listed with timers H F Martin J C H Light F Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ward
Fair Grounds
W. R. Jayne
Starier
B. C. Preston
Prof. Hedges
Hugh Jameson
J. N. Elliott
H. F. Martin
J. C. H. Light
F. Morgan
City Council Inspects Wards For Street Improvements
City council members along with City Engineer Ryan City Recorder Weis City Attorney Horan and Street Commissioner Fuller toured the city inspecting streets byways and sidewalks. The second and third wards were visited this morning and the first and fourth this afternoon with twenty or thirty minor matters noted. The panel will meet to discuss required improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Weis
Horan
Fuller
Brough
Alumni Banquet Program Readies With Full Agenda
A high school alumni banquet committee completes the program and prints the lineup. Highlights include Fairy Queen, Intermet, Welcome by Clarence Schmidt, responses by Charles Warner, piano solos by Bessie Miller, vocal by Gertrude Moynahan, business meeting led by Helen Block, and selections like The Heart of Rome performed by Ellis Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Queen
Percy Wenrick Thomas
Clarence F. Schmidt
Charles Warner
Air de Pallet
Bessie Miller
Gertrude Moynahan
Helen Block
Well Known Couple Wed in Davenport Rock Island Union
A surprise marriage linked Davenport and Rock Island circles. Edna Werthmann of Davenport and F G Math of Rock Island wed at St Josephs Rock Island with Rev J J Quinn officiating. They will reside in Rock Island. Edna has broad Davenport three city ties and Math helps run Math Confectionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Edna Werthmann
A. J. Werthmann
West Fourth St
Davenport
F. G. Math
Rock Island
St. Joseph’s Church
J. J. Quinn
Mr. Math
F. J. Math
Math Confectionary
Union Pacific Shifts to Quarterly Dividends
New York May 9 Union Pacific railroad announces dividends now on a quarterly basis. A 2 percent quarterly dividend is declared replacing the prior semi annual distribution. The change affects timing and amount of payments to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Clinton Woman Drops Dead in Clinton Home
Mrs. W L Smith 52 wife of a Northwestern engineer dropped dead at her Clinton home yesterday after a period of slight illness. The death occurred in Clinton Ta May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Smith
Northwestern
Clinton
W. L. Smith
Untimely death leaves grieving family
The obituary notes an unexpected death in recent days with two daughters mentioned as survivors one alive and the other having died a few weeks earlier.
Man Killed in Mill Machinery Blast Fatality at Blanden
John Pooler aged 19 was caught in a conveyor chain at the Blanden gypsum mill in Ft. Dodge shortly before noon. He was dragged between two cog wheels, his head crushed, and his body remained in the gears for two hours before the coroner could be found. The accident has driven the father to grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
John Pooler
Blanden
Worthington to Oversee Episcopal Churches in Europe
Pittsfield Mass May 9 Right Rev George Worthington bishop of Nebraska has been appointed to take charge of the American Episcopal churches on the continent of Europe in succession to Bishop Henry C Potter who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Europe
Pittsfield
Mass
George Worthington
Nebraska
Henry C. Potter
Wife Arrested in Des Moines for Bigamy Claim
Ottumwa man Harry Hayes alleges his October wife May Hayes is already married to another man and caused her arrest in Des Moines on a bigamy charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hayes
Ottumwa
Des Moines
May Hayes
Highland Nobles Entertained by Sewing Society
The Highland Nobles Sewing Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. C. A. Armstrong’s home on East Second Street. A pleasant afternoon included piano selections by the hostess and much work completed. The next meeting is set for May 22 at Mrs. Bessie Bryant’s home on West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Nobles’ Sewing Society
C. A. Armstrong
East Second Street
Bessie Bryant
West Second Street
Major John Circle Holds Decoration Day Preparations
At the Major John Circle meeting last evening one candidate was initiated and a committee was formed to decorate the dead sisters' graves on Decoration Day. The committee includes Mrs Gettert Mrs Angle Mrs Barger and Mrs Will. Attendance was unusually good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
Gettert
Angle
Barger
Will
Royal Neighbors Plan Annual Meeting at Nichols
The Royal Neighbors met last evening to finalize plans for the annual union meeting set for Nichols on Wednesday May 15. The local lodge will be represented by the fancy drill team and much effort is being put into perfecting their maneuvers. Refreshments followed the meeting and a social hour was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
West Hill Ladies' Aid Meets for Sewing at Reesink Home
The West Hill Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Charles Reesink’s Lucas street home yesterday afternoon. Members spent the time sewing carpet remnants and enjoyed refreshments served around 5 o'clock. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday afternoon May 15 at 2 o'clock at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill Ladies’ Aid
West Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
the Baptist Church
Charles Reesink
Lucas Street
Pythian Sisters Meet In Large Evening Gathering
The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting with large attendance. A social period followed the business session, and they played cards before light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Charles Metzger and Miss Crandal Married
Clara Crandal and Charles Metzger were married at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. J. N. Elliott presiding in a small ceremony attended by close family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Metzger
Crandal
Clara Crandal
Charlies Metzger
Presbyterian Parsonage
J. N. Elliott
Bride and Groom Set for South Muscatine Home
The couple plans housekeeping in South Muscatine after a large circle of city friends wish them well. The Baptist Ladies' Aid meets tomorrow at 2 PM in church parlors. Yeoman lodge held 8 PM meeting at Browning Business College with routine business. next session May 1. Norfolk Club of Davenport Eagles No. 965 plans a Sunday excursion to town via the W. W boat due between 5 and 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Yeoman Lodge
Browning Business College
Norfolk Club
Davenport Aerie of Eagles
W. W
Official Canvass Shows Court House Yes 1810 Votes
The county board announced official can vass results for court house and jail measures. Court house 1810 for 1306 against, jail 1612 for 1576 against, majorities 504 and 256. Architect Temple of Davenport attended and discussed suitable courthouse styles and bid plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Temple
Davenport
Shortage claim on A O U W funds debunked at Illinois convention
Webb McNall, ex Supreme Master Workman, told Journal a Chicago circulated report of misused A O U W funds in Illinois was groundless. He said the convention at East St. Louis fully investigated the charges, found every dollar accounted for, and expelled the former employee who started the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
East St. Louis
Webb McNall
Journal
William Narvis
Muscatine
Muscatine Island
Gaylord
Kan
Webb
Bankers Depart City After Informal Meeting
Bankers left the city last evening after a successful business session and social evening. Several delegates stayed over until this morning while the majority went home. Meetings were informal with many topics discussed. The date and place for the next meeting were not decided, as a committee handles that.
Dolan Rites Held At Fairfield Residence
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Doyie Dolan were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Fairfield home. A large gathering of friends attended. Rev. A J Ernest Ross of Trinity Church presided. Pallbearers were John Shellhorn William Leach James Lewis William Reeves A J Reeves and George Moots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Doyie Dolan
Fairport
A. J. Ernest Ross
Trinity Church
John Shellhorn
William Leach
James Lewis
William Reeves
A. J. Reeves
George Moots
Foster Death Notices Advance Local Obituary Record
Adam Stockman, a former resident of Drury township, died at his Andalusia home on Tuesday April 30 1907. The remains were moved to Essex cemetery for interment with Rev J R Spiller officiating. Also notes Spiller’s regular Sunday appointment and social visits by Chas Spickler and Nathan Spickler. Louie Hessman improves after rheumatism under Dr Beadle care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beadle
Ascension Thursday Observed Across City Churches
Ascension Thursday activities included Catholic mass and a Trinity church communion service. Knight Templar members held Memorial Day ceremonies at cemeteries to decorate the graves of departed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Knight Templars
Ninth Graders Win On 11 Inning Pitchers Duel
In an 11 inning game the ninth grade baseball team defeated the eighth graders of St Matthias School 14 to 15 at Fair Grounds Park. Spectators were a large turnout. Batteries for the ninth were Healey and Cullen. for the eighth Lersen and Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias School
Fairgrounds
Healey and Cullen
Lersen
Gould
Dentists Set Next Meeting In Des Moines
The State Dental association elected C. E. Woodbury of Council Bluffs as president T. F. Cook of Burlington as secretary and G. W. Slingluff of Burlington as treasurer Des Moines was chosen as the next meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
The
State Dental Association
C. E. Woodbury
Council Bluffs
T. F. Cook
Burlington
G. W. Slingluff
Des Moines
East Wapsie Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Mrs. Horace Hawker visited in Cedar Valley Saturday afternoon. William Marsteller is on the sick list. Clara Marolf was an over Sunday visitor at home. Glen and Otto Marsteller are building a fence for Adolph Fickler this week. Otto Marsteller visited Sunday with Charlie Templeman of West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
Horace Hawker
Cedar Valley
Wm. Marsteller
Clara Marolf
Glen
Otto Marsteller
Adolph Fickler
Charlie Templeman
West Liberty
Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills Claim Digestive Boost
An advertisement promotes Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a restorative to digestion and appetite. It describes stimulating taste nerves and saliva, triggering gastric fluids, aiding digestion, and aiding nervous exhaustion or anemia. Sold 54 cents a box or six for $2 50 at dealers, Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
A. W. Morgan
Local News In Brief From The Crown And City
Local notes include strawberry short cake and ice cream at the Crown restaurant and three meals daily at the Best on West Second. Repairs offered for watches at A Burton 214 E 2nd St. John A Robbins promotes American Insurance Co losses paid promptly. Anthony Rail funeral in Rock Island referenced. F E Foote moves to Burlington to head the Gas and Electric commercial department. H F Parsons of Fairfield Rug Co. visites the city.
Electric Bitters Promised For Biliousness and Kidney Pain
Ad touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for biliousness and kidney trouble. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 59 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Railway Time Table 1907 Schedule for Rock Island System
Rock Island timetable effective April 21 1907 lists eastbound trains Davenport to Chicago Nos 12 50 4 and freight 74 with times 11 34am and 2 80m and 5 25am for southwest bound routes including Nos 3 49 11 and 73 with Golden State Limited trains. Western and El Paso connections noted. Daily except Sunday. Agent W S Underdonk signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island System
Davenport
Chicago
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Denver
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Pallas
Dally
el Paso
Wilton Trains Schedule Tells Daily Run Except Sundays
Wilton branch trains depart daily except Sunday with arrival in Muscatine at 12 50 pm and 9 25 pm. Services include No 367 at 6 25 am, No 362 at 3 20 pm, No 361 at 5 50 pm, and No 363 at 11 35 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul rail timetable notes
A 1905 timetable fragment shows trains and freight on the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul line with multiple numbers and times. It lists passenger and freight services including No 8 and No 3 routes and a late freight, with scattered illegible OCR characters.
Train Schedule Fragments Show Iowa Rail Connections
South bound Nos 4 and 2 run daily except Sunday with connections at Elrick Junction and Wapello, while No 6 runs Monday only. North bound Nos 5 and 1 link Muscatine Round House Hahn Switch Grandview and Elrick Junction, with No 3 serving Muscatine and Wapello. Train 4 connects with Iowa Central at Elrick Junction 7:52 p.m. and additional ties at Wapello Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bound
Muscatine
Round House
Habo's Switch
Fruitland
Grandview
ilSlam
Wapeilo
TAS
Amn
Elrick Junction
Muscatin
Ar. Muscatine
Habu's Switch
Wraitland
Girandview
Wapello
Hahn’s
Ebkesea
Firick Junction
Iowa Central
Turlington
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Seacists Marz
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Ment
Cofin Mercantile CO
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Glorifier
Roseben
N. Eliott
Ween Nee
Ralph Lillibridge
Rome
UL. P
Potter
Wellville
ROYAL
Abt
Arditi
Auber
Berlioz
Bloomfield- Zeisler
Boscovitz
Buck
Busoni
Alve
Varreno
D' Albert
Demrosch
de Lussan
de Pachmann
de Reszke
Eames-Story
Elgar
Fisipoff
Gerster
Goddard Gounod
Herbert
Hofman Joseffy
Lassalle
Lehmann
Lescheuw
Lhevinne
Liebling
Liszt
Mancine Mason
Melba
Menter
Nikisch
Nordica
Paderen Parepa
Patti
Paul
Reinecke
Rosenthal
Rubenstein
Saint-Saens
Archi
Schiller
Schumann- Heink
Seidl
Sembrich
Sousa
Strauss
Taubert
Thomas
Vieuxtemps
Wagner
Weingartner
Wieniawsky
Wolfsohn
Wollenhaupt
Steinway & Sons
East 14Th Street
New York City
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Reports IN Journal
Jour
nal—Architect
A. O. U. W. Funds
Illinois
Foster
Capitol
R& G
Batiste
Toben
Maloneco
EL Caudillo
the Crown Restaurant
A. Burton
E. 2Nd St
John A. Robbins
American Insurance Co
Herman Lesseman
H. F. Parsons
Fairfield Rug Co
Kemble Hotel
Ellen Arnold
Mayme Leysen
John Leysen
Anthony Rail
F. E. Foote
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Burtington
the Gas and Electric Company
East Third St
B. A. Metz
Blessing Bros
Wisconsin St. Beth
C. Mosqua
Mulberry
West Third Street
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
East 3Rd St
Wilton Trains
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Paassenger
Muscatine North & South
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