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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
4
A home based cure touts a "Natural Method" for eye trouble claiming no doctor, no operation, no pain, and no cost. The pitch promises a free cure book by mail and suggests immediate, simple treatment at home regardless of past treatment or severity.
Focal News lists Daut and Whitmer offering bargains on real estate farm machinery wagons bees supplies and pumps. Local residents including James Farnsworth Miss Marie Gladys Thompson and Mrs J Meiton visit Davenport Burlington Montpelier and Peoria with various family and social plans noted. The Roach Musser Hose Co excursion to Davenport is announced for Sunday June 2 and the Crown restaurant is praised as the best in the city.
A movement seeks a grand Fourth of July jubilee in Muscatine with mayoral backing and support from the Commercial club and Retail Merchants association. Donations include fireworks and trophy cups, a balloon ascent, free street attractions, and efforts to draw large crowds from surrounding towns.
Mrs. Fred Springborn of 622 Climer street asks the public not to sell or loan any revolver or deadly weapon to her husband who she says intends to harm Alexander Gundrum. Gundrum, a Sechreurs factory button cutter, has been courting Lena Springborn, amid her husband’s threats. She fears further violence if they meet and reports her husband’s failed attempt to injure Gundrum last Wednesday night.
Muscatine and Wilton high schools meet at the fairgrounds park for the second time this year with Wilton leading after a close first game. A Davenport Rust Yales team faces a city composed team to provide strong opposition. The Merchants and West Ends play tomorrow at 2:30 at the fair grounds, and the Little Japs take on the Little Russians at Weed park diamond.
Fragmentary line invites contacting John A. Robbins for selling property, indicating a real estate sale notice with limited readable details.
County supervisors returning from a tour of Iowa and neighboring states outline plans for a new Muscatine county courthouse. They will meet on the first Monday in June to discuss the design, with a classic style and a possible tower, incorporating best features from inspected buildings. Architects BE and A W Rush of Grand Rapids discussed plans, as Muscatine county ramps up its project amid growing architect communications.
W A Foster veteran attorney born 1842 in Blue Grass Scott County Illinois died in Davenport Iowa from heart disease. He rose to prominence in the local legal field in the 1870s and later became a noted criminal lawyer in Chicago. He served as defense counsel in the famous anarchist trials.
The 54th Regiment Indiana National Guard received uniforms and equipment for its non-commissioned staff yesterday. Named recipients include Regimental Sergeant Major John Wennetick, Commissary Sergeant Al Thomas, Color Sergeant Fay Bennison, and mounted orderlies Arthur Madden and Arthur Freers.
The two cylinder Rambler began in Minneapolis at 3 PM Friday May 10 and ran nine days over 2 300 miles until 9 PM Sunday May 19 without stopping the motor or changing a spark plug. Jackson Electric Supply Co agents.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure dyspepsia and constipation and promises guaranteed relief for 25 cents. The copy appears in Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store display.
An advertisement extols a home mixed vegetable remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. It lists steps and ingredients Fluid Extract Dandelion Karyon Compound Sarsaparilla Syrup and instructs adults to take one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime for a week.
County Clerk McKee cannot file a marriage document for Henry H. Edmonds and Harriet Schwert until the officiating magistrate or minister signs. The certificate, dated the twenty second, lacks the oath and names of witnesses K. W. Be and Annie Edmonds, and the clerk seeks the officiant at the courthouse.
Sixteen boys from the junior department of the YMCA have signed up for the summer camp near Clinton, June 17 to 27. About thirty boys are expected to attend the meeting and camp, with total expenses not yet figured but expected to be very small.
The Highland Nobles held a highly successful social and dance with over 150 attendees. The program featured orchestral selections, piano duets by Leola Johnson and Leola Randleman, multiple solos, a male quartet, and a well-received drill by eight Company C members in artillery-style costumes. The opening dance was postponed to June 18.
Frank Cullen of Chicago and Gertrude Bowen Yeardsley will marry in Denver Colorado today. The ceremony concludes a famed romance begun in Muscatine years ago. Cullen is a prominent Chicago attorney and Mrs Cullen a musician living in Denver.
The Good Time Juniors met at Arthur Berry's Mulberry Street home last night. Mrs. Berry sang and played piano, the Berry couple performed a duet, and refreshments were served. Officers elected for the coming year: President Lamar Howe, Vice President Paul Kent, Secretary Gordon Richards, Treasurer Fredj Schwertfeger.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society will meet next Friday May 31 at Mrs. H. C. Madden 919 Iowa Avenue. The afternoon includes social time and an excellent dinner. Attendants include Mrs. Lindlow Mrs. Warner Mrs. McDermid Mrs. McGrew Mrs. Bogard and Mrs. Giessler. church ladies and friends invited.
The Fraternal Aid Society held a large gathering at the hall on East Second street. Two candidates were balloted on, followed by a social time after the regular business meeting. Alfred Moore reported on the supreme lodge in Lawrence Kansas and the local unit approved the new law lowering the age limit to 16.
Mrs J Kautz entertained a few friends at her East Third street home on Thursday evening. The guests played cards and enjoyed social time with Mrs Wallace winning first prize, Mrs J A Knight second, and Mrs Jesse King receiving the consolation award. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Hazel Keath entertained the Lilac club at her home on East Eighth Street. Damp weather prompted a slumber party with a breakfast gathering the next morning. Guests enjoyed games and musical numbers followed by refreshments.
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church held an all day sewing bee at the church parlors. A large amount of work was accomplished in the afternoon and the meeting proved profitable. The next meeting will be held at the church parlors next Friday afternoon and the presence of all members is requested.
A small happy-thought shower honored Miss Eva M. Stein of Hershey Avenue. She will marry Carl H. Schwande on June 6. Close friends gathered to reminisce and wish her well before her departure for Orting Washington. A late hour lunch was served by the hostess.
Champion Hose company social dance club to hold a picnic at Bowman's cottage Wyoming hill on the second Sunday in June. Most attendees will leave by launch at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Miss Myrtle Meredith entertained the Lemon Drop club and their gentlemen friends last evening at her home in South Muscatine. The event featured games and music, giving attendees a pleasant social gathering.
The 506 club, a group of young ladies, has been invited to dine at the home of Miss Emma Riggs, located eight miles west of the city, on May.
The party will leave at 7 PM in a wagonette and spend the day with the hostess at her home.
Ladies of the Major John Circle are asked to meet near the Presbyterian church on Iowa Avenue Sunday at 10 15 AM to attend memorial services in a body with the old soldiers.
Colonel Hare Circle members are asked to gather at the Presbyterian church parlors tomorrow at 10 o'clock for a group attendance at the memorial services.
Meeting of Electa Chapter No. 32 O E S announced for Monday evening May 27 at the Masonic hall at ? o clock.
Maennerchor prepares a concert program featuring contralto solo Miss M Venner and soprano Miss Gertrude Moynahan with Pauchet's Orchestra. The program includes Hymne an die Musik, Das ist ein Frohlich Wandern, a Soldaten Chor, Der Studenten Nachzesanse, and Ritter's Abschied with Miss Helen H Block and Miss Ida Block as accompanists and Prof Chas Grade conducting.
The April term of district court closed yesterday afternoon under Judge Jackson with Judge Bollinger of Davenport presiding. The term held 28 equity cases 19 law matters seven appeals three attachments and one assignment filed. many were settled without trial. The June term will begin on the fourth of next month.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Downer named Louie died in the afternoon at Somerzegr Arden. The report provides few details beyond the family names and location of the death.
Members of Shelby Norman Post will meet at headquarters Sunday morning at 9 30 to attend a memorial service at Presbyterium church per order of Commander Gus Schmidt Post Adjutant.
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