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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
8
In the carnival ring contest, Miss Nettie Mannie won after a close finish last evening. Contestants Gladyy Wie gand, Corine McBleavy, Clara Hart wig, Rosie Lang, and Nora Dale followed, with the ring noted as a valuable item.
Auction notice for Grade Staltron a black three year old drafter with sire and dam noted. Sale at FH W Miller barn northwest of Saulsbury Bridge July 2. Terms ten dollars to insure two foals to stand and suck. Care given but owner not liable for incidents. Also misc ads for stock, hardware, and goods.
A gold and pearl Knights Templar charm was presented this morning by city school teachers to Mr. Chevalier in appreciation of his service as city superintendent. A reception planned with Mrs Kennedy’s death postponed the event.
Youngsters invited by the carnival management will attend the show at the Cosmopolitan grounds tonight. The Journal lads promise to be present, and their arrival is expected to heighten the lively atmosphere as noise remains a carnival hallmark tonight.
The board with Miss Hoopes hosts friends at the new boarding home this afternoon and evening inviting both gentlemen and ladies from 2 to 10. The cooking class is canceled. A sewing session to complete garments for the Crippled Children's Home in Chicago will be held on Saturday afternoon at the rools. all who can help are invited.
About twenty friends gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs H Miller's Whieher street home for a farewell party honoring Mrs Frank Oppelt who will soon depart for a several months westward visit. Guests enjoyed piano selections, games, and social diversions followed by supper prepared by Mrs Hefty Koeppen and E.
A large assortment in tan and black calf and patent leather offers both extreme and conservative styles. Prices reduced from a higher tag to 2.65 per pair, with many pairs still in stock at the discounted rate.
Mrs S G Stein of West Second street hosted Hershey Memorial Hospital Guild. Members arranged nurses graduation at Presbyterian church with class members and physicians invited to a social in the church basement. Graduation set for Wednesday evening January the exact date appears in the article. Button Workers Benefit association set box social and entertainment for June 2 at the G A R hall with a closing cards game.
The Christian Endeavor of the Friends church decided to hold Sunday afternoon services regularly at the East Firth street church. Harvey Jones was named chair of the organizing committee with Emma Dungan as a member and they will form the rest of the panel. A second meeting is planned for Sunday with continued weekly sessions to support fair work and related activities.
Funeral services for Charles Conover former West Liberty resident were held here this afternoon. He died at his Downey home yesterday and was laid to rest beside his wife who died years ago. Conover was well known by longtime locals.
Prominent Shelby Norman Post members G. W. Schreurs and A. G. Tyler spoke to Muscatine High School students during memorial observances. They recounted Civil War experiences, including Atlanta battles and Andersonville imprisonment, urging duty to self-improvement and citizenship to sustain the nation’s institutions. The veterans praised local residents like Colonel Welker for wartime bravery as part of the lesson.
A wartime style appeal urges wives and families to use Orrine a secret scientifically claimed cure for strong drink habit. It promises a money refund if the drink habit is not cured and offers a free booklet. The Orring Company based in Washington DC markets Orrine at $1 per box with local dealer A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
Mol lg Halstead, formerly of Muscatine, died Thursday at four o'clock at her father William S Melstead's home in Nanette Washington. Born November 8, 1868 in Muscatine, she lived in New York City for years before returning six years ago with her father and brother to Nanette. Survived by her father and two brothers, Dr Frenk Halstead of Muscatine and George W Halstead.
W Helstead of Nanette Wash and sister Mrs Lyda Halstead Martin of Afinnedpolls Minn are noted. No word on funeral arrangements or burial location has been received yet.
Mrs WH M Dalzell and her little son Judson depart for Grinnell to stay two weeks at her mother's home and with friends in Des Moines area. T B Hummel from Minneapolis arrives to visit sisters Mrs Mamia Price and Mrs Gussie Mull in the city. The river stage for today is 18 55 inches.
A special meeting of Shelby Norman Post is called for this evening at o'clock in the new hall. Muster in and other business will be conducted. Full attendance is requested. Per order, R B Baird, Commander.
An editor at his desk drafts a fervent cemetery walk editorial when a tramp printer arrives seeking work. The man is hired to set type for a week as the editor plans a trip, and the exchange reveals quick wit and a rough road test, followed by a horse care note.
A nervous woman warns another at a residence about a dangerous cistern in the yard. The owner reassures her no drinking water is sourced from that cistern, implying it is not the main supply. The exchange highlights household safety concerns over unlabeled or unsafe water structures.
Davenport and Rock Island service operates Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 30 p m arriving at 10 30 a m For Burlington runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m arriving at 9 15 next morning For further information contact agent Muscatine Ia Boat Landing Phone 43 O L Blair Manager Davenport Iowa
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