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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
Ainsworth business traveler A Gaines arrives in Muscatine for several days of work. Mrs A C Noble visits West Liberty. Dr Norton advertises obstetrics in Muscatine. Journal lists local arrivals, sales pitches from Roach & Musser Sash and Door, plus cake and health product ads.
The Empire Button Company of New York City with a Muscatine branch plans extensive shell warehouse improvements to meet rising business. Possible remodeling or addition on the adjoining lot is discussed by manager Paul R. Schreurs. Meanwhile Cr J Tutt injured at a local button factory when cutting shells. four to five stitches given after a deep gash. Lynetta Marie Worst two weeks old dies at 1503 Washington. funeral at Greenwood cemetery.
A persuasive piece urging readers to save with a backbone and a savings bank. It promises a pass book on first deposit and 4 percent compound interest, framing savings as the key to future success.
The palatial private steamer Kabebana owned by A. Guthrie of St Paul passed Muscatine en route to its St Paul headquarters. The 112 foot long side wheeler with 22 foot beam and compound engines is praised as one of the finest rivercraft. Capt E F Winans commands the vessel on a pleasure cruise that included winter stays in Memphis.
Mrs John Norton of Keokuk returns home after visiting Mrs L Newman on Park avenue. Louis Newman and sister Mrs C D Connell travel to Burlingame Kansas to see their seriously ill mother Mrs J N Newman. Henry Phillips and related families attend funeral of the late Mrs J W Woods. Cyrus Baker arrives from Pleasant Prairie Iowa to visit Muscatine relatives. William Nissen departs after week visit. Mrs J O Decker of Grandview avenue plans a brief Montezuma visit. Mrs James Rutledge visits Davenport relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Dorman of Buffalo Iowa return home after visiting Miss Elsie Bischoff. Mr and Mrs W J Berry of Nichols depart for home. Mrs Lydia Wright of 210 Park avenue visits sister Mrs George Huffmaster in Davenport.
May 20 Mannon Illinois reports S A Blaisdell and family returning from Millersburg to check relatives after a destructive storm. Opal Radu closes school with a picnic despite rain. Ruth Blaisdell from Petersburg attends. Various local visits list residents from Aledo Keithsburg and Joy. Farmers busy between showers preparing to plant corn.
Ren of Nichols and several families gathered for dinner at Alex McCullough's on Sunday. Mrs. F Hammond solicited for the ice cream social Tuesday. Lara McCullough visited the H F Babbitt residence Tuesday night. Grace Yocum and George Dyche visited the Thomas Maxwell home Sunday. Martin Stinson and wife hosted friends at home Sunday. They enjoyed ice cream. L D Miller and family learned of Mrs Stella Elting’s serious illness in Burlington.
In Washington D C on May 20 special from Muscatine a Senate committee backed the sundry civil appropriation bill with Iowa items largely intact. Key changes included reducing Clarinda post office funding to 15000 and keeping 10000 for Panama yardmaster Pembroke Banton. Dolliver to campaign for Allison in Davenport starting Monday.
A Muscatine letter questions M A Walsh of Clin ton Iowa about railroad value tax regulation of banks and federal money issuance. The writer notes Walsh has not answered and cites his Bryan opposing supporters from the Cedar Rapids state convention of March 26 1908.
The first excursion of the year sailed this morning from Muscatine aboard the steamer W. W. and barge to the tri cities. About two hundred people enjoyed fine weather with the Mac cabees and Koontz orchestra providing music. The Muscatine Business College graduating class joined the outing to Watch Tower at Rock Island for their class picnic. The boat is due back about 7:30 to 8 p m this evening.
Port Allen on May 20 reports an ice cream social to be held at the Choun schoolhouse on Friday evening May 29. Proceeds will aid the Sunday school. Also noted: Dc A Carpenter and wife of Columbus Junction visited the Chouns for supper Monday evening as did E M Stantop and family.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa May 20 Dr E A Schell of LaPorte Indiana was elected president of Iowa Wesleyan University by unanimous vote of the board of trustees. Inauguration likely during commencement week. The board rejected affiliate offers from Keokuk Medical College and praised the student body for a strong year in athletics and debates.
A 25c box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills is marketed as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney trouble offering relief with a small purchase.
May 20 entries show visits among families around Old Clifton including Brown from Wapello, Shaun staying with Kinmouths, Knott and Westerman households, and calls by Breneman and Jackson. Baccalaureate sermon attendance at Columbus Junction and a list of Clifton school pupils with perfect attendance. Mrs. Cook returns from the West and Mr. Soll of Muscatine visits.
Fruitland column lists weekend visits with neighbors and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. C Martin with daughter in Letts Mrs Wm Fitzsimmons. Mr and Mrs John Kemp from Grandview with Le Roy Kemp family. Addison Hopson visiting Muscatine. Mrs W Countryman with granddaughter Allie visiting F M Welsh. Rosa Keifner returning from Muscatine. C H Sandros and I C Smith of Muscatine in Fruitland. T E Fell at Muscatine. Ed Trott painting his residence occupied by F Cowan. Gold Medal Flour advertised as best Jemima.
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