Ladies' Skirts and Jackets Cleaned and Local Notices
Local notes report cleaning services at 222 Iowa avenue and a B. S. society picnic at Citizens' Railway park. John A. Kistler and G. B. Potter of Buffalo Prairie visit for business. Miss Maude Campbell from Ft. Dodge visits Miss Greethen Legler. Davenport Elks plan to attend Muscatine Elks celebration June 12. Dr and Mrs Lisle Howe welcome a son born May 26 in Leighton. Muscatine police judge H S Howe noted in high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Lisle Howe
Leighton
H. 5. Howe
Muscatine
Notice on Redmen Officer Election and Adoption Degree
The notice calls for a semi annual election of officers tomorrow evening and work in the adoption degree. All members are requested to be present. Per order Sachem.
Popular Fountain Ad Promotes Pure Sodas and Coupons
An ad touts well water caution on hot days and urges try of homemade sodas. It highlights Orange phosphate made from orange juice and rock candy syrup and a cherry phosphate with tonic bark, claiming no rival in the city. It invites readers to obtain coupon books and patronize the Popular Fountain.
Drake University offers scholarship to local top graduate
H. M. Bell, president of Drake University, offers a one year tuition scholarship worth 49 dollars to the ranking student at Muscatine High School. The award can cover liberal arts or normal college tuition and is awarded via the high school principal if the top student attends college somewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Liberal Arts
Normal College
Drake University
H. M. Bell
R. M. Arey
Muscatine
Iowa
Board of Trustees
Hil M. Bell
Runaway Wagon Injures N. Wilton Farmer H J Grey
H J Grey a prominent farmer five miles north of the city on the Wilton road was badly injured when his wagon team frightened by a crowd of boys dashed down Walnut street. He was thrown from the wagon and suffered severe cuts bruises and a head injury. He was taken to a nearby residence and then home after medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Grey
Wilton Road
Walnut Street
Mr. Grey
W. D. Hine
F. H. Little
Grey
Muscatine Urges Ottumwa Picnic Rate to Attract 6000
Muscatine officials seek a $1 round trip rail rate to bring Ottumwa Morrell Packing Co picnic workers and families to Muscatine on August 24. Officials say a $1 rate could draw about 6000 attendees, with park venues restaurants and riverboat rides planned for a full day of recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Clark
Commercial Club
Chas. H. Gobble
Retail Merchants’ Association
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Morrell Packing Company
Muscaline
Muscatine
Mississippi River
Old Lady Abbie Beaumont Dies at 102 in Des Moines
Abbie Louise Beaumont, aged 102 years, four months, and seven days, died at the Home for the Aged in Des Moines after a three day illness. A longtime Des Moines resident born in Sag Harbor, she recalled wars and frontier life and was among the institution’s first inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Des Moines
Abbie Louise Beaumont
Register and Leader
England
Sag Harbor
Buried in Greenwood Funeral Service for Mrs Eisner
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Eisner were held yesterday afternoon at the German M E church with Rev A H F Hertzler officiating. Many relatives and friends attended as floral tributes were placed on the casket. pall bearers included C Hapne Wm Zeidler Wm Diercks C Geisler J York and Henry Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisner
M. E
A. H. F. Hertzler
Catherine Eisner
Takkenberg Takes Second in Elocution Contest at St Ambrose
Henry Takkenberg of this city won second place in the 14th annual elocution contest at St Ambrose College Davenport Monday evening. His rendition of American Exile impressed judges. He is a regular student at the college and this was his first contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Takkenberg
Mary. Heuer
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Mayor Dunne Faces Offer From Street Car Firms
Chicago May 31 The Daily News reports a definite proposition from Chicago traction companies to sell the car systems to Mayor Dunne and, if reports are correct, the offer will likely be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Chicago
The
Daily News Today
Chicago Traction Companies
Williams Sentenced to Death. Son Seeks Hanger in His Stead
Cullman Alabama May 31 John Williams was sentenced to death for the murder of State Senator Robert L Hipp Frank Williams age 20 asked the court to allow him to be hanged in his fathers stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullam
Ala
John Williams
Robert L. Hipp
Williams
Frank
Entertained at cottage on Geneva Island
A jolly party hosted by Miss Ellen Hanley gathered yesterday afternoon and evening at the Hanley cottage on Geneva Island. The guests enjoyed various amusements followed by a late supper before returning to the city. Attendees included Miss Elizabeth Bridgman Miss Cleo Richards Miss Bessie Reesink Miss Gertie Reesink Miss Mary Beatty Miss Bessie Robertson Miss Daisy Pantel Miss Anna Kern and Messrs George Meerdink Clarence Meerdink Wallace Day Harold Will Walter Kinsman Roy Gates Howard Pantel Clarence Schmidt and Eugene Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Hanley
Ellen Hanley
Elizabeth Bridgman
Cleo Richards
Bessie Reesink
Gertie Reesink
Mary Beatty
Bessie Robertson
Daisy Pantel
Anna Kern
Messrs
George Meerdink
Clarence Meerdink
Wallace Day
Harold Will
Walter Kinsman
Roy Gates
Howard Pantel
Clarence Schmidt
Eugene Williamson
Woodmen Camp Debates Drill Team Travel Decision
At Camp 106 M W A meeting the question of sending the drill team to Milwaukee was discussed and laid over for one week. Members were urged to notify neighbors to attend next Tuesday and vote yes or no on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Camp No. 106
Milwaukee
Married by Judge Jackson in Kerthsburg
Charles Poland and Gladys Strickland were married this afternoon by Judge D W Jackson at the courthouse. The couple, residents of Kerthsburg, will make their future home there. Deputy Clerk George Dallas and Deputy Sheriff John Richley witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Charles Poland
Gladys Strickland
D. W. Jackson
Court House
Kerthsburg
George Dallas
John Richley
CHAMBREY OFFERS VARIOUS FABRICS AT LOW PRICES
Auction style list of fabric items including light calico, apron checks, and table oil cloths with per yard prices ranging from 2c to 25c. References to Busy Store and Chambrey promotion, along with various color options and new designs.
Westminster Jewel Robbery Estimated at 30000
Robbery at Westminster last week left jewels valued at about 30000 dollars missing. Police have not identified a suspect or motive and no leads have been reported.
Nickel Plate railroad excursion to Boston in 1905
Fare is 20.00 for Boston and return via Nickel Plate Road with travel dates June 22 to 25 and return through July 1, 1905. Optional extension to July 131st by ticket deposit and $1 extension fee. Through sleeping cars, meals in Nickel Plate din ing cars from 35c to 1.00, no excess fare. Write John Y Calahan for details. City ticket offices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Boston
John Y. Calahan
List of Departed Members and Spanish-American War Burials
The record lists the departed members of Company C including J. H. Battey and H. Lauer among others. It also notes Muscatine County burials of Spanish-American War veterans Neidig, Schenck, Rohrbach, Powers, Cromer, and Ludlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Battey
H. J. Lauder
J. B. Dougherty
Joe Beard
H. W. Morgrage
R. L. Thompson
Chas. Cummins
C. F. Munroe
Ray Ewing
T. B. Prosser
C. F. Garlock
A. K. Raff
J. H. Howe
E. H. Smith
J. B. Jester
T. S. Stewart
Two New Queen Touring Cars Arrive in City
Two 16 horsepower Queen touring cars arrive in the city. One is for Drs. J. L. Klein and A. R. Klein, the other for Dr. A. J. Weaver. The cars are described as beauties and bring the city’s total touring cars to a large number.
Miss Josephine Elliot Undergoes Morning Operation
Miss Josephine Elliot niece of J B Ruffner formerly of this city had an operation at Hershey Memorial hospital performed by Dr. G A Heidel. At the last reports the patient was doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Elliot
J. B. Ruffner
Hershey Memorial Hospital
G. A. Heidel
Lady Injured in Centerville Wreck Reaches City
Mrs. Margaret E. Rex arrived on the El Paso flyer from Centerville where a Rock Island wreck left her injured. Dr. H. M. Dean, the company physician, attended her and a full examination was delayed until today with concern she was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Rex
Centerville
Rock Island
M. Dean
Teday
Wreath Laying by Veterans at Local Cemeteries
A detail from Company C 54th regiment I N G led by Capt Roy C Brown and a Muscatine camp S A W V unit under Cmdr John Tillie and Lieut Norwood gathered at the Armory yesterday to decorate graves. Ladies Auxiliary of Company C made wreaths shaped as a letter C with a flag for the S A W V. The following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
54Th Regiment
Roy C. Brown
Muscatine Camp
John Tillie
Norwood
Abe
Ladies Auxiliary
Company C
Attractive Nickel Plate excursion to Asbury Park for N E A meeting
The Nickel Plate route offers a round trip to Asbury Park New York for the National Educational Association meeting July 3 through 7 with stopovers at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City. Fares are 21.35 with sales June 29 30 and July 1 2 and return by August 1. Meals in dining cars 35 cents to 1.00. For details contact John Calahan general agent 115 Adams St Chicago.
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Asbury Park
N.Y
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
West Shore
Lackawanna Road
Chautauqua Lake Points
Niagara Falls
New York City
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
Albany
Chicago Depot
la Salle St
van Buren and
la Salle Sts
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John ¥. Calahan
Chicago
Duchess Robbed of Jewels Worth Twenty Thousand
London report says the Duchess of was robbed of jewels valued at 20000 dollars. Police investigation follows as details remain unclear and authorities pursue leads.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. T. Gremmel
Iowa Avenue
B. S. Society
Citizens’ Railway Park
John A. Kistler
Buffalo Prairie
G. B. Potter
East Third Street
M. W
M. C. Hayes CO
Graff’s Pharmacy
Butz
Pearl
Thompson Bros
India
Siege! & Isaacson
Drake
Uating
College of Liberal
Arts Or Normal College
Morvel
Thomas D. Foster
Thomas Berry
Mr. Berry
Messrs. Clark
Gobble
W. S. Parker
W. S. Richards
Picnic Committee
Muscatine Committee
Greenwood
Judge Jackson
Mackey’s
Model Clothing House
East Second St
Chambrey
le Batistes
Manchester Batistes
Arnold
Toben, Malone ® CO
Schaffer’s
Schaeffer
Westminister
Josephine Elliott
H. M. Dean
London
Duchess of
Yalk
Swift’s Pride
Columbia River
C. C. D. Grocery
East Hill
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
G W. Lindle
Mulberry
E. C. Peto
M. W. Stapleton
Kemble House
OSG Jnderssins Vou
McCall Patterns
McCall Magazine
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
East Second Street
China
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
Che Muscatine Savvings Bank
the Evening Journal
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