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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
Frank Mills, a 69 year old Drury township settler, was injured when a colt bolted the buggy he rode in. He was knocked unconscious but suffered no broken bones. Dr. E B Fulham treated contusions. recovery expected slowly given age. Mills owns a large Drury farm and a store near Eliza, nine miles away.
John Y. Calahan announces a round trip fare from Chicago to Boston and back for May 21 to June 9, inclusive with a total fare of one dollar plus 1.60. Extended return option to July 15 and excursion rates via New York City available. Calahan, general agent, room 298, No. 113 Adams Street, Chicago.
Muscatine Masons travel to Davenport for the annual reunion of the four Scottish Rite bodies. The event runs from yesterday through Friday evening with St James hotel serving as visiting lodges HQ. The gathering aims to confer degrees from the fourth to the thirty second on eligible candidates.
Locals edge Hank Walters' squad with a 5 to 4 score in a tight Clinton game. Mike Sexton contributes key plays as teams prepare for this afternoon’s schedule.
Muscatine beat Clinton 5 to 4 in Clinton in a tight contest. Seitz, the new pitcher, strengthens the club as it nears a clash with Clinton again. Chicago Cubs still lead the American standings as Philadelphia and Boston trail. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh push toward the top divisions.
Citizens' Railway and Light staff surprised longtime employee Robert Weissmiller with an ebony cane and gold handle engraved Robert Weissmiller 5 23 06. Weissmiller, in charge of gas and lighting for 16 years, has lived in Muscatine about 50 years.
W Sanford Stone formerly of Muscatine and longtime engineer on the Rock Island division has been re elected grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. This acknowledgment comes as a high honor for the former local resident.
Geneva Golf and Country Club captains W L Roach and J S Stereman announce their two teams for the summer match with first try-out on Decoration Day and the initial game set for Friday June 1. Players may join by applying to the green committee. Sterneman team includes Geo Reeder Will Jayne F F Giesler R M Arey Ed Ingham B C Preston J A Stephens G D Lezotte H J Dean J N Elliott G B Jackson F A Hacker Fred Beach A D Davidson V Arnold J E Murphy W E Downer W L Lane G B Birch H Warfield Roach team features Cc P Jackson D V Jackson C O McBride L C Day C W Kemble J W Potter W S Cohn Dr Peterson M C Hayes J W Eells R L Thompson L G Burnett H F Giessler Chas Grade E W Smith F A Neldig W J Hill Geo Pantel F Jackson J S McKee
Battling Nelson spoke of his upcoming bout with Herrera saying he expects a hard punch from Herrera and plans to rush the moment the bell rings. He recalled beating Herrera before and promised a furious, go ahead attack rather than stalling.
National League games saw Brooklyn defeat Cincinnati 4 1 and Pittsburgh beat Boston 5 0 while St Louis downed Philadelphia 3 0. American League action had New York 4 Chicago 1 and Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 3 in ten innings. Western/Lincoln Pueblo and other league scores are listed with several rainouts and suspended games.
Iowa defeated the State Normal college yesterday by 14 to 1 in a strong display of pitching by Knowlton and a flawless fielding effort. The Normal team struggled to connect with Knowlton's benders as Iowa piled up runs including a home run by Knowlton. Batteries Andrews Ander and Orr Knowlton and Kirk.
A sequence of intercity baseball or similar games previews matchups New York versus Chicago Boston versus Pittsburg Chicago versus Boston Cleveland versus Philadelphia St. Louis versus Washington and Detroit versus New York with teams and venues implied.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is praised for mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over violent purgatives. A booklet and sample are available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The notice lists a $19.00 fare to Boston with a $1.00 supplement from Chicago on the Pirate road and via New York, valid May 31 with return by extended ticket. Information and rates furnished by John Y. Calahan, General Agent, room 298, 113 Ada St., Chicago.
May 24 Mannon notes report visits by Mrs Sherman Kerch and Miss Fay Baisdell to Millersburg. James Stevenson returning from Chicago. Aaron Baldin of Keithsburg seeking horses. Sharon Dixon and Mr Duncan of Altona horse hunting. Mrs Hannah Sheats and Minnie visiting Mrs J F Willits. Mr and Mrs John Miller of Eliza visiting their daughter Mrs S Kerch. Paul Pratt and Tom Blaisdell business visit to Keithsburg. D L Ripley of Wrayville visiting Mannon. league anniversary well attended. Ira Noble of Aledo also called.
Fairport residents and visitors are noted in a weekend travel roundup with several names from Muscatine Illinois City and Iowa City. A Sunday ball game between Buffalo and Fairport ended 26 to 9 in Fairport's favor.
Miss Dorcas Whitaker, a returned missionary to India, visits Lone Tree with her father and relatives and will speak about her work next Sunday at the Methodist church. Dr. H. B. Brock and family spent Sunday in Iowa City, and D. M. Riggs has returned from Chicago.
A vintage drugstore ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a fast cure for coughs colds and sore throats. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers the remedy at 50 cents and 1.90 with a guarantee.
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