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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
4
Mothers' club members surprised Miss Ewing at 309 West Third street as she prepares to leave Muscatine tomorrow. A tea outing preceded the reception with a souvenir spoon presented in gratitude for her guidance and the club's growth and service.
Multiple small items note theater advertising for The Ulster and a Sterlin excursion to Texas. Local business promos include Mrs. Kate Smedley’s return, Y M C A restaurant meals, new baby birth, and shoe sales at Wilson Shoe store. Real estate move reports G M Titus selling property and Thos D Watson settling in Muscatine.
A band concert is scheduled Sunday afternoon at 3 30 p m in City Railway Park. The event offers a cool and shady outdoor setting and invites the public to attend.
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me are requested to call and settle their accounts at once. A. G. Bestenlehner.
Mackey Clothing House in Muscatine announces a closing out sale under Mr. Fields of M F Shaffer Co Omaha. The sale starts Saturday at 8 am and runs for 30 days with heavy discounts as stock is transferred to Shaffer for liquidation across multiple states.
Two divorce actions were filed in Muscatine County Court yesterday afternoon. Benjamin W. Rowland of West Liberty seeks a decree on grounds his wife Hattie Rowlen has a living former husband. Sarah A. Smith of Muscatine seeks to set aside her marriage alleging husband abuse and lack of support. The Rowland filing cites a prior marriage and no legal separation.
Tonight the high school presents a four act comedy titled The Ulster as a benefit for the Athletic association. Students have prepared with scenery from Citizens Railway and Light company and Batterson Stores loaned furniture. The final rehearsal last night was very good and all parts are played by boys.
The Athletic Field in Iowa City hosts a meet with events led by Perry of Marshalltown in the 100 yard dash finishing 1035 seconds, Simons of Ida Grove winning the 120 yard hurdles in 16 3 5 seconds, Harris of West Des Moines taking the 440 yard dash in 52 4 5 seconds, and McMartin of West Des Moines winning the 220 yard hurdles in 27 2 5 seconds.
Byron L. Wright of West Branch wed Edith M. Miller of West Liberty at the First M E church parsonage yesterday afternoon. Rev J W Potter conducted the ceremony in the presence of the bride’s mother Mrs McMillan and Mr and Mrs Clyde Martin. The couple will reside in West Branch.
Members of the Twelve to One Card club were entertained at Mrs Peter Romans South Muscatine home on a pleasant Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Dick White first Mrs Ben Skelman second and Mrs Orville Martin third. The group plans to meet again next Wednesday May 23 with Mrs Orville Martin on West Fifth Street.
The botany class from the high school with Miss Catherine Mauthe and Mrs J Asthalter as chaperones spent yesterday afternoon and evening at Wild Cat's Den enjoying a picnic dinner and supper.
Members of the Pioneers Industrial sewing society gathered with Mrs Dan Sweeny yesterday afternoon for refreshments and a pleasant session. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Smith's home, Cypress street on May 61.
Mrs. E. C. Cook and Mrs. G. B. Jackson entertained the First Congregational church ladies at an afternoon social yesterday held at 408 Broadway Street. The event was hosted by the two women.
An alumni reception is scheduled for Wednesday June 6 at the high school campus. Organizers invite graduates from all classes to reconnect and celebrate school history.
An old coffee drinker can quit coffee by switching to Postum Food Coffee. Well boiled and served with cream it tastes better than most coffee, pleasing connoisseurs for its Java like flavor. Ten days to two weeks after quitting coffee, Postum supplies nourishing elements while removing nerve poisons. There's a reason to test the switch from coffee to Postum.
Rev and Mrs F F Beckerman returned to the city last night from Cedar Rapids where they attended the 54th annual convention of the Episcopal church of Iowa held Tuesday through Thursday. Bert Benham, a delegate, attended one day, returning Tuesday evening.
Frank Schaefers new auto bus arrived this morning from the Reo Car Company of Lansing Michigan. The vehicle, built to carry ten passengers, has been highly anticipated and is described as a fine looking machine.
About forty workers from the Hagermann Button factory held a pleasant evening picnic at Weed park last night. They enjoyed supper and several hours of fellowship.
Mrs H L Putman of 513 East Third street hosted a pleasant Ladies' Aid gathering for Grace English Lutheran Church members at her home.
Leysen millinery firm employees enjoyed a picnic supper at Weed Park last evening with the young staff taking advantage of the breezes and a general good time celebrated by the group.
The A B C club met with Miss Maude Vanatta on Chestnut Street, sharing notes and plans in a brief community gathering spotlighted in local society notices.
In connection with the program published yesterday Mrs. C A Dettmers and Miss Bertha Hocke will perform a piano duet at the German Congregational church next Monday evening.
The Muscatine Moline team starts the official season with a game in Moline tomorrow. City business leaders show strong interest as the squad has impressed in recent games. Mayor Olson will throw the first ball and a parade with a band will precede the opening remarks.
In Grandview last Friday and Monday several residents from Wapello Muscatine and Burlington visited or conducted business. Notables include H R Christy J S Kelley and County Treasurer J F Chandler with other callers J J Ryan city engineer Muscatine and Will Morgan Miss Valley Telephone manager attended local affairs. The Orchard City Wagon Co representative George Erb paid a call and the community’s schools closed for the year as local voters were interviewed.
Grandview citizens met last Monday to outline a Fourth of July celebration with committees for finance program amusements and more. They report sufficient funds collected and a band yet to be chosen. Also noted are local personal items including a May 15 birth in the Hahnaddle family and several nearby visits and church services.
The death of Edgar Snyder aged fifteen days the infant son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Snyder of 1023 Newell avenue occurred this morning. Burial is planned at Klein cemetery on Saturday.
Travel specials show $19.60 to Boston and return and $19.00 base fare plus $1.00 from Chicago via Nickel Plate road for May through June 9 with New York excursion options. Return valid until July 15 by extension. Information provided by John Y. Callahan General Agent Chicago office room 298 No. 113 Adams St.
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