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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
The Majestic Trio high class singers perform at The Family graph with a matinee at 10 cents and night shows at 10 and 20 cents across the house. Admission details emphasize affordable ticket pricing for all patrons.
Miss Ethel Davis of 301 Sycamore Street arrives home after two month visit with brother Glenn Davis in Mansfield Ohio aboard the Firefly. Large crowd to accompany Roach and Musser Hose Co. to Davenport next Sunday. Boat sails at 7 30 with music and guaranteed good time on each ticket.
Mrs. Barbara Gabel Krehe widow of J T Krehe a longtime Muscatine resident died today at 12 48 PM at 314 East Second Street She born in Hessen Darmstadt Germany November 22 1826 came to Muscatine in 1861 and married John T Krehe December 10 1861 She survived by three brothers and a sister Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 PM from her residence
A full day outing and a good time for all at the Roach and Musser excursion next Sunday.
Wapello and nearby areas report visits and travel notes as residents and visitors attend family and business matters. Several people journey to Burlington and Des Moines for shopping and official duties, while others visit relatives in Morning Sun Grandview and Columbus Junction.
Readers can reserve seats by telephone. Call the listed number to secure a place and ensure entry. Service hours and instructions accompany the reservation line.
Born this morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Reinsager a 10 pound daughter on Isett avenue. Roach and Musser Hose Co advertises a Sunday excursion to the tri cities with boat leaves 7:30am returns 6pm admission 5c. Earlier a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Schner of North Mulberry avenue last evening.
A social and program will be held at Woodmen hall on June 3 hosted by the Bankers' Reserve Sewing Society, decided at a May 27 meeting at Mrs J Mc Donald’s home. Members discussed routine work and adjourned to May 28 for final arrangements at Mrs Smith’s East Fourth Street residence.
A small party was held yesterday afternoon from 2 30 to 3 30 in the Washington school first grade. Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwell through their daughter Adele entertained the children in honor of her sixth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served.
The Woman's Relief Corps Industrial met at Mrs S E Walton's 904 Sycamore Street yesterday afternoon. A profitable session was enjoyed with refreshments served by the hostess and Mesdames Charles Dunham, Julia Kiefner and Mrs Baker.
Mrs. Hattie Mosher hosted the Mercy and Help Sewing society yesterday with many members present. Refreshments were served. Mrs. A White to entertain at 609 East Eighth Street on June 4th.
Five palefaces were initiated into the mysteries of the camp and one candidate was favorably balloted on at the Red Men meeting held last evening. Committees on the Fourth of July celebration reported progress.
Mrs. Susie Garlock Walter, former Muscatine resident and sister of Mrs. R. W. Leverich, died in Fort Collins, Colorado after a stroke. She leaves her husband John H. Walter and three children, with two sisters including Mrs. Leverich. Funeral services will be in Fort Collins on Sunday.
The Roach and Musser Hose Company invites members to a Sunday trip to the tri cities to watch a big ball game between Peoria and Rock Island. Boats depart at 7 30.
Frances Chaudoin seeks $1000 permanent alimony and $1900 permanent alimony plus $100 temporary alimony and custody of their minor child as she petitions for an absolute divorce from Bert L. Chaudoin. Judge D V Jackson ordered a lien on earnings and restrained disposition of property. Frances asks to restore her maiden name Frances Plessy. Other notices include Damages suit by Mrs Jennie Metzger against A G Bestenlehner and Dr E B Fulham for $500 over liquor sale. Cassie B Duncan seeks divorce from Emory Duncan, married Muscatine December 6, 1900. Anthony Schremp seeks divorce from Alice Schremp. John Verink sues on a note against W S and Maggie Berry for $100 with 6 percent interest.
Levi Moore of 712 East Sixth Street in Cedar Rapids testifies he knew D. R. Randleman, a former Montezuma branch brakeman who left Muscatine seven years ago. Moore says Randleman, now in a Guadijara jail, was involved in a railroad wreck that killed Mexicans and hopes the U.S. acts quickly. Moore recalls a wife in Cedar Rapids and that Randleman once worked for Union Pacific in Washington state.
William F. Plackey, traveling from Kewanee to Muscatine, was cheated by two men at Rock Island depot posing as a whisky salesman and an express agent. He paid 40 dollars on a 996 dollar check to settle a supposed debt, then left without the con men. He intends to settle in Muscatine at Earl Avenue and Illinois Street.
A Sunday morning excursion departs at 7 30 from the harbor for Davenport. Passengers are urged to ride with Roach and Susser Hose Company for a pleasant trip and a 5 percent round trip fare is noted.
A piano recital by Nettie Gremmel at the M E church on May 29 aims to draw a large audience. The article praises her talent and work ethic and urges the Muscatine community to support her musical education with 35 cent tickets and performances by top local vocalists.
Roach and Musser Hose Company announces its annual excursion to the tri-cities on Sunday May 24. Members and friends are urged to accompany the group for a day trip with planned travel and activities.
Miss Maude Curtis returned home after visiting her brother Celia and wife at Little Miss Margaret Bliven visited over Sunday with her grandmother Mrs. Jennie Atcheson of Columbus Junction. Mrs Belle Dickey and Mrs George Cavanaugh of near Wapello visited Lena Lowe, the latter returning home in the evening. Mrs Jesse Blake and children were entertained at Mrs Wm Dunham’s home. Miss Pearl Wilson of Columbus Junction has been visiting Miss Maudie George. Mesdames G B Lowe and W B
Patent cure claim for external use lotion ZEMO stops itching instantly and causes skin to yield quickly. Sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street and distributed by E. W. Rose Med. Co. in St. Louis Missouri. samples available by mail from the company.
The obituary notes Willston Utter died at his Muscatine home on Saturday May 16 1998. Rev Fred Smith of Columbus Junction conducted the funeral, with sympathy extended to the bereaved. Additional items mention Fay Hawkins and Miss Sweete Johnston visiting Strawberry Hill and Mrs Earl Bedwell in Fredonia.
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