Regimental Officers to Hold School Here
Colonel F W Bishop will host a two day instruction session for the Fifty Fourth regiment in Muscatine at the Commercial hotel. About twenty officers from Southeastern Iowa are expected to attend with papers on topics from camp reports to company command. A box party and banquet will cap the visit. Officers listed include Bishop Newton Howell Holsteen Lucas and several captains and lieutenants from Muscatine Davenport Fairfield Clinton and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bishop
School of Instruction
Fifty-Fourth
Muscatine
Commercial Hotel
Iowa
Bishop
Fort Riley
Charles W. Weeks
Iowa City
Lambert
Kansas Post
Fairchilds
Clinton
Medical Department
Howell
Holsteen
Burlington
Lucas
Fairfield
C. A. Frack
Harry Kern
Quartermaster Department
Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Commissary Department
Ball
Bers
Grand Opera House
Newton
Charles A. Frack
Kulp
Davenport
Stanley Miller
A. Holowell
Fort Madison
W. S. Norton
Stock
Washington
Bradbury
Oskaloosa
Old resident claimed by death in Pleasant Valley Iowa
Iowa City Iowa November 17 Mrs Jane Watkinson widow of Joseph Watkinson dies at Pleasant Valley near Iowa City after nearly 40 years in the township seven children survive Fred Tappan Henry Lenabaugh W Morford Charles Warner Samuel John and William Interment Morse Iowa today Leon Schuick aged 81 also dies with no family survivors funeral at Morse today L L Kos and Miss Nellie Setka marry at St Wenceslaus church in Iowa City and depart for Chicago for honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Jane Watkinson
Joseph Watkinson
Pleasant Valley
Fred Tappan
Henry Lenabaugh
W. Morford
Charles Warner
Johnson County
Samuel
John
William
North Dakota
Leon Schuick
Morse
L. L. Kos
Riverside
Nellie Setka
St. Wenceslaus Church
Father Chihal
Chicago
Oskaloosa Boy Dies In Self Inflicted Gunshot
In Oskaloosa Iowa on November 17 Martin Van Alst aged 17 killed himself with a gun after fighting his brother over the weapon. He had shown melancholy and spoken of suicide and asked friends for methods, who did not take it seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Martin van Alst
van Aist
Kansas Spies Bother Coach Catlin at Iowa Field
In Iowa City two strangers, claimed to be Kansas spies, were found attempting to climb the field fence during a secret practice. Coach Catlin and warned players chased them but they escaped. Catlin formed a student posse to patrol the field and deter future intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Kansas
Iowa
Catlin
If You Are Over Fifty Read This
An ad advises people over fifty to take Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder disorders. A. W. Morgan, druggist, urges starting the remedy today to restore vitality and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Board of Health to Meet Tonight in City Hall
City board of health gathers at city hall for routine monthly reports and minor matters. no major issues expected from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Health
City Board of Health
Child Fisher Dies of Diphtheria at 1 Year
Ernest Fisher aged one year five months and 28 days died at 1219 Dale street today from diphtheria. He was born May 23, 1907. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fisher
C. G. Fisher
Dale Street
Local Man Injured After Fall From Scaffold
New Boston Illinois reports L. J. Adams suffered a serious accident last Sunday when he fell from a ten foot scaffold. A pile of lumber collapsed onto his right leg causing a broken ankle with bone protruding through the flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Boston, Ill
L. J. Adams
Ellinwood to Speak to United Brethren Men
C M Ellinwood will address the Men's club of the United Brethren church tomorrow night. The program will include special music and a short talk by the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
The
C. M. Ellinwood
United Brethren Church Board Meeting Tonight
The official board of the United Brethren Church meets tonight. All board members are urgently requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
The
Pleasant Surprise from Dr King’s New Life Pills
A Pleasant Surprise follows the first dose of Dr King’s New Life Pills at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. The advertised pills claim painless regulation and strength with a guaranteed effect after one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Regular W R C meeting inspected by state official
The Wilton W R C held its regular meeting with inspection by state inspector Mrs Jennie Beery of Des Moines who stayed with Mrs Anna Jewell. Several locals and visitors are noted including Miss Clara Dodge hosting the next lesson and numerous Muscatine visitors returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Will Nolte
John Nolte
D. Stibolt
Davenport
Anson McNulty
McNulty
McNulty Home. Miss Pearl Miller
Henry Lang
Chicago
Velma Whitmer
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
N. Whitmer
Wm. Ross
Tipton
Hulda Welerheuser
Elmer Weierheuser
Atalissa
M. J. Doyle
H. W. Wildasin
West Liberty
Fred McCartney
Little George
A. C. Shifler
Mark Anson
Emily Weierheuser
Verna Tagge
East Wilton
J. E. Corley
Phil W. Gould
Presbyterian Church
Anna Brown
Clara Kell
Geo. Sherberger
West Liberty Attorney Visits Muscatine on Business
Attorney J. E. McIntosh of West Liberty was in Muscatine today on a business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McIntosh
West Liberty
Muscatine
Birth Announcement for East Hill Couple's Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Rick etts of East Hill welcome a daughter born to their family. The brief notice states the new arrival and location, reflecting a common community birth record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Ricketts
East Hill
Today's Market Quotation Highlights by H. J. Frenze
Chicago prices show wheat at May 107, Dec 102, July 101 with fractional gains. Corn May 62, Dec 62, oats May 50 to 51, park prices Jan 16.00 to 16.17, lard Jan 9.33 down, ribs Jan 8.37 up, hogs firmer at 5.90 top. Cars received: wheat 74, corn 272, oats 296.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Park
Chicago Grain Market Reports Wheat Corn Oats and Ryes
Wheat prices opened at 1.92 and closed near 1.03 with December and May futures shown. Corn December and May traded around 62 to 63 cents with Lond and highs. Oats and barley figures gathered for December and May with cash grain prices listed for No 2 red and white varieties. Rye cash at 75 cents and timothy clover prices also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market Summary
Chicago November 17 cattle receipts 7000 weak to ten lower beef cattle 3.25 to 7.40 stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.60 cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.10 westerners 3.15 to 5.80 hogs receipts 35000 about five higher or lower depending lot light 5.00 to 5.70 mixed 5.20 to 5.90 heavy 5.20 to 5.90 bulk 5.50 to 5.75 sheep receipts 20000 weak to ten cents lower 2.40 to 4.40 lambs 3.75 to 8.00 yearlings 4.00 to 4.75.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Butter and Egg Prices
Butter credited firm with creamery 22 29 4c and dairies 19 4 25c. Eggs firm firsts 28c. Chicago market report dated November 17.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report Summary
Chicago market notes show steady poultry prices with turkeys at 15 cents, chickens at 9 cents, and springs at 11 cents as of the 17th. Navy reference appears as a dateline element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Navy
New York Grain Market Report
New York grain prices on November 17 show Wheat for December at 1.14 percent and December corn at 72 cents.
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New York
New York Produce Market Reports Stable Butter and Eggs
New York on November 71 sees butter and eggs hold firm with steady prices. Receipts reach 11,700 pounds of butter and 8,200 cases of eggs as market activity remains quiet.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Prices Listed
New York on November 17 reports dull poultry demand. Springs bring 12 to 13 cents, fowls 11 to 11.5 cents, and turkeys 10 to 15 cents. Dressed poultry is easy selling with springs 12 to 18 cents, fowls 12 to 14 cents, and spring turkeys 14 to 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis Grain Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Oats
The St Louis grain market report for November 17 lists Wheat December at 1.04 dollars per bushel Corn December at 60 1/2 cents Oats December at 47 4 cents per bushel. The brief market update notes price quotes for the futures contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Report
At Peoria market the corn price for No 3 yesterday stood at 61 4 cents per bushel as buyers and sellers noted activity amid Navy market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Navy
Local Market Report Corn Oats Wheat and Livestock
Grain prices list corn oats wheat cracked corn and various feeds with retail and per cwt figures. Popcorn on ear shelled and per peck values shown alongside hay and chop feed totals. Local live stock market shows price ranges for cattle sheep lambs and veal with Muscatine Produce and butter delivery rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Marketa
Plumber Watson Moves Across Street to New Store Room
W J Watson relocates his plumbing business across the street to the former Cullen's Den of Sweets store room. The note reminds local customers to remember Watson for future plumbing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Watson
Cullen
den of Sweets
Fresh market prices for meat produce and groceries
The listing shows current prices for eggs poultry beef and pork by the pound and per unit, with fruits vegetables and dairy items priced per dozen peck or quart. Also included are wood coal and miscellaneous market rates and flower prices from the local market report.
The Swiss Pension and Its Table d'Hote Etiquette
Albert Edwards describes Swiss table d'hote dining in Outlook. The ritual of serving order and the skilled pensionaire who seeks the best portions is explained. A maid rotates seating to prevent advantage, prompting disputes when misstepping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edwards
Rock Island Time Table In Effect Oct 25 East West
Railway timetable lists eastward trains No 12 from Davenport to Chicago No 52 local from Davenport to Chicago No 4 from Davenport to Chicago No 88 local freight No 2 mail and express southbound No 3 California Special No 49 Washington to Oskaloosa No 11 Kansas City to Fort Wayne No 89 local freight No 1 mail and express No 61 local passenger Daily trains running except Sunday Agent W S Underdonk note schedule times 1:56 am 4:59 pm 11:02 pm 8:35 am 7:10 pm 4:00 pm
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Rock Island
Davenport
Chicag
Chicago
California
Washington
Oskaloosa
Kansas City
TMMSS
Oceec
Ces
Wilton Trains Schedule For Muscatine Branch
Train timetable shows Wilton branch services with No. 504 leaving 6 25 am and No. 505 at 8 00 am toward Muscatine. Daily except Sunday services list No 10 16 am No 11 35 pm No 20 54 pm and No 8 12 midnight with various stops and no stops on some trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Fragments
Train schedule notes show April 9 1905 effective changes for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Passengers are carried on freight rail lines with No 8 at 8 00pm and No 3 at 7 19am and No 65 at 4 34pm. freight No 92 and No 91 carry passengers at unspecified times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Pondorene
Prsbemyoe
Guing West
Muscatine North and South Railroad Timetable Notice
Train schedule details list times and connections for Nos. 4 2 6 and 3 1 trains between Muscatine Grandview Fruitland Wapello and Elrick Junction with daily and Saturday exceptions. Notes include transfer points at Wapello Burlington Iowa Central connections and Elrick Junction.
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Lar
Muscatine
Seeeee
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Hirick Junction
Burlington
Iowa Centra
Elrick Junction
Iowa Central
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Col. Bishop
Sions
Family Theatre
Madame Gertrude
Milton & de
Lone Sisters
Sandow & Lambert
Ethe
Gilkey
Sleeping Beauty
Paul Revere
Historical
Brother
Coach Catlin
NEW Boston
Wakefield
Wakefield's
Candy Kitchen
Tdichalov
H. J. Frenze
Board of Trade
Muscatine Markets
Watson
America
the View
Review of Reviews
Times
Neiyuer
Albert Shaw
Progress of the World
the Review of Reviews Company
Astor Place
Fish
d’Hote
J. Carskaddan
Pepper, Camonaddan & Pepper
West Second Street
Telephone
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hofman
Arthur Hofman
RK Jayne
Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
East 2Nd St
H. Lb. Horst
German-American Bank
Frank L. bin Smeler
Notary Public
G. M. Litus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
Hirst National Bank
Lowe
TEM
Lliwoaw
Rth
Padire Wavow
W. S. Underdonk
Wilton Trains
Beack Ace
Eaane
Peace
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pall Railway
Guing East
Wwuscatine North and South Railroad
vSawy Ly
Fwruitland
Wupello
Tilopm
Muscalidg
Sam Ly
Faw Ly
Pruitland
lVam Ly
Gyadgview
Ar. Wimnick Jumetlod
Seeesereseseees
Wapelio Treeeeeereeneeeens
Eirick Junction
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
E. P. Day
East Second Street
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