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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
4
Local News Roundup from Cone and Muscatine
Local residents Travtman and Bebb from Cone visit Muscatine while Vi Worrall and Miss Nicola travel between Cone Nichols and Muscatine. A birth is recorded at 401 Oak Street. Elmer Paul and Carrie return from Davenport. Hilda Peterson returns home. Mississippi Box factory seeks workers. Mrs Kesinger hosts Canyon City guests before departure.
Local Social Notes From Copperas Creek Area
The column records visits and stays of residents from Muscatine Aledo Illinois City and nearby areas. Chas. Kleist of Muscatine spent Tuesday night with his brother G. Kleist. B Reynolds visited J Wallers in Aledo from Friday to Saturday. Mrs G Kleist stayed with her parents near Illinois City. Mrs 8 Schell hosted at Illinois City Saturday to Monday. O McNall and son Nathan stayed with Fred Siewes near Illinois City. Abner Howard suffers appendicitis under Dr Walker care. B Reynolds and family vacationed in Rock Island. Edw Anderson and Edw Kleist visited J Hampton near Sweetland Center. Wm Kleist visiting grandparents C Mewes near Illinois City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Chas. Kleist
Muscatine
G. Kleist
B. Reynolds
J. Wallers
Aledo
O. McNall
Nathan
Fred Siewes
Illinois City
Abner Howard
Dr. Walker
Rock Island
Edw. Anderson
Kleist
J. Hampton
Sweetland Center
Wm. Kleist
Mrs. C. Mewes
Wilton Man Dies After Illness At Home
Denny D. Windle, a longtime Wilton resident born in Cincinnati in 1842, died at his home west of town after a stomach illness. He leaves five children Clara Lucile Freda Willie and Ada along with five sisters and one brother. Funeral services are today at 2 PM at the residence with Rev J B Bloom officiating and Oakdale Cemetery as the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Denny D. Windle
Catherine Roach
Clara
Lucile
Freda
Willie
Ada
Will Duffee
J. B. Bloom
Oakdale Cemetery
Great 24 hour auto race ends at Brighton Beach
The Brighton Beach race track saw one death and five injuries as six racing cars wrecked beyond use. The Simplex won with 1,177 miles, Lozier finished second at 1,125, and the Thomas was third with 1,115 miles, topping the prior record of 1,107 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach Race Track
N. Ae
Brighton Beach Track
Simplex
Lozier
Thomas
Household goods auction at Parham Street sale
F. W. Illian announces an auction of nearly new household items and a supply of canned fruit and seven gallons of pickles. The sale is set for Tuesday October 6 at 1 30 PM at 316 Parham Street across from Joe Kranzs green house. E. C. Peto acts as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parham Street
Joe Kranz
F. W. Illian
E. C. Peto
Card of Thanks to All Who Helped in Bereavement
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us during our bereavement. Their kindness will be held in grateful remembrance. Mrs. Helen Wray and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wray
Brainworth’s Sunny South Shoes Promise Warm Dry Feet
Brainworth offers Sunny South Shoes priced at $1.25 with a money back guarantee if they do not keep feet warm and dry. The ad emphasizes comfort and value for buyers seeking reliable footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainworth
Miss Minnie Kuhn Returns From Milwaukee Visit
Miss Minnie Kuhn of 701 West Front Street returns from Milwaukee Wisconsin and Evanston Illinois after spending two weeks with relatives. Her sister Miss Lillian Kuhn accompanied her and remains in Evanston where she entered Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Kuhn
West Front Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Evanston
Lillian Kuhn
Northwestern University
Mrs. Elizabeth Stoker of Muscatine Dies at 61
Elizabeth A Reynolds Stoker died at 9 45 a m after a prolonged cancer illness. She resided in Muscatine since 1895 with husband George W Stoker and two sons Dr W B Stoker Ottumwa and John M Stoker Muscatine. She was born January 16 1847 in Shelby Ohio. Funeral in Muscatine with services at the residence and church then interment Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stoker
Fulham Avenue
Muscatine
W. B. Stoker
Ottumwa
Elizabeth A. Reynolds Stoker
Shelby
Ohio
Keokuk
Pearl City
United Brethren Church
John M
John Reynolds
Mt. Pleasant
Utah
Charles
Silas
Robert
J. C. H. Light
U. B
Greenwood Cemetery
Wapello Residents and Visitors Active in Early October
Wapello Iowa reports numerous residents and visitors town officials and travelers including George Hall from Oakville Tom Ross of near Winfield and E B Tucker of Columbus Junction attended to business. Henry Schneider family moving to Dennis Murphy farm. Several locals change jobs with Miss Kate Kremer and Willmering family news. Play Tempest and Sunshine draws crowd at opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
George Hall
Oakville
Tom Ross
Winfield
Court House
Elizabeth Wheatley
Muscatine
F. R. Iries
E. B Tucker
Columbus
Henry Schneider
Dennis Murphy
Glen Kremer
H. A. Plitt
Kate Kremer
Willmering
Columbus’ Junction
Will Pascha
Texas
Chas. Willmering
Will Lieberknech
Letts
W. F. Whetstine
F. M. Mossberry
Co. A. Carpentering
R. J. Reaney
Sara Wilson
Newport
P. C. Sluffington
B. F. Wright
C. E. Hoag
Wm. Faxton
Columbus Junction
Little John Merrick
F. C Rogers
Ford
Theodore
Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Iowa
H. C. Druse
Agricultural Department
Washington
Family Theatre Presents Yuma on European Tour
Yuma, fresh from a European tour, headlines a three day engagement at the Family theatre in Yuma. The bill also features Dan Ahern the whistler and the Americas Comedy Four from New York's Keith & Proctor circuit. The show is described as a strong weekly attraction likely to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theatre
Yuma
Dan Ahern
Whistler
Americas Comedy Four
Keith & Proctor
New York
Lincoln social notes from Lincoln Iowa area
Emil Meyer attended the Davenport carnival last week. Miss Leona Timmerman and Walter left Friday for Minnesota to visit relatives. Miss Mabel Thomas of Lone Tree visited friends here Thursday. Clarence, George and Glen Burr returned Thursday from Buffalo Prairie Illinois. Henry Just of Peace Creek Kansas visited with Henry Lennabaugh and family last week. Mrs. Lena Meyer and Erna and Lena Herring visited the P Hauri home Sunday. George Reiland hosts his brother John of Coralville this week. Henry Lennabaugh and family and H Just were guests of C Wiese and family Sunday. George Reiland shipped cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Young people attended Cedar Rapids carnival last week. Mr and Mrs Chas Perczek hosted relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Emil Meyer
Davenport
Leona Timmerman
Brother Walter
Minnesota
Mabel Thomas
Lone Tree
Clarence
George
Glen Burr
Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Henry Just
Peace Creek
Kan
Henry Lennabaugh
Lena Meyer
Erna
Lena Herring
P. Hauri
George Reiland
John
Coralville
H. Just
C. Wiese
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Chas. Perczek
Alma Kallons and John Zimm erman Wed in Lone Tree
Alma Kallons and John Zimmer man married Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock at the home of the bride and groom attended by relatives and friends Rev D Phillips officiated. The couple received many presents and plans were announced for future residence in Lone Tree. The month event follows recent family travel and social visits in Muscatine Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Susan Rowe
Cedar Rapids
Kate Rittenhouse
Muscatine
May Jehle
Iowa City
Holland
W. D. Peck
James Hedley
Bill Bone
Old Plantation Quartet
The Whole Business
A very young housekeeper buys a spring chicken and questions 3 shillings when 2s 9d was seen elsewhere. The poulterer asks about feet and she admits they were cut off. The stall keeper declares the fowl is sold with feet and all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
German Congregational Supper at Cedar and Fifth
Community meal announced for next Wednesday October 7 at Cedar and Fifth featuring fried sausage sauerkraut baked beans mashed potatoes and other fare priced at 25 cents a plate. Proceeds support the German Congregational, inviting neighbors to join.
Banner lodge members to attend Mrs Eliza Stoker funeral
The Banner lodge members are asked to meet at the U B church tomorrow at 1 45 PM to attend the funeral of Mrs Eliza Stoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
U. B
Eliza Stoker
Annual Supper by Methodist Ladies Planned
The Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church will host its annual supper in the church parlors on October 28 1908 Officers elected for the year include President Mrs C R Fox First Vice President Mrs W J Grady Second Vice President Mrs D B Addleman Secretary Mrs B F McBride Assistant secretary Miss Millie Boiler Treasurer Miss Anna Morrison and the executive and work committees were named by Mrs Fox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Church
C. R. Fox
W. J. Grady
D. B. Addleman
B. F. McBride
Millie Boiler
Anna Morrison
Fox
Mothers' Club Meets at Mrs. Giessler Home
The Mothers' club held an afternoon session at West Third street residence of Mrs. Henry Giessler. Dr. A B Clapp read a paper titled Cave of the Eyes. Mr and Mrs Richard Von Dresky received many wedding anniversary postcards with Oct 3 1905 as the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Giessler
Henry Giessler
West Third Street
A. B. Clapp
Richard von Dresky
Grosjean Hosts Dinner for Local Friends on Burlington Road
Mr and Mrs C N Grosjean entertained about 12 friends at their Sunday dinner on the Burlington road. Guests included Mr and Mrs L Flannery, Mr and Mrs Jno Healey, Mr and Mrs H Funck, Mr and Mrs A Mc Fadden, Mr and Mrs Jas Healey, and Mr and Mrs J Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Grosjean
Burlington Road
L. Flannery
Jno. Healey
H. Funck
A. McFadden
Jas. Healey
J. Tracy
Regular lodge meeting notice for Iowa lodge No 2
Regular communication of Iowa lodge No 2 A F and A M Tuesday evening October 6 at 7 30 o clock per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
After Marriage Clash Sparks Between Lovers
A witty exchange attributed to the London Globe contrasts courtship romance with domestic irritation. The husband accuses the wife of excessive talking and threatens to leave if she does not stop. The lines frame a humorous take on marital friction and changing voice tones from courting to daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
His Glasses Joke From Peter Dailey Oculist Session
The genial comedian Peter Dailey consults an oculist about his eyes. The oculist fits glasses that Dailey cannot wear, remarking that he is not used to glasses. Dailey replies that he is but not so high up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dailey
Mr. Dailey
Night caps in trunk spark customs quip in Tit Bits
A customs officer jokes with a woman traveler about cognac bottles found in her trunk. She shrugs them off as night caps. The light anecdote from Tit Bits captures a playful exchange over luggage inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continent
Irish manager dismisses audience in delayed Bulls performance
A scarce crowd prompts an Irish manager to tell the audience of three that the show will not go on tonight and will be repeated tomorrow evening. The remark underscored the absence as the performance was scrapped for the night.
Local pigeon loft advertises varied breeds in Kansas City
A Kansas City pigeon loft at 1412 Bales Ave lists numerous breeds including magpies jacobins swallows white homers parlor tumblers pouters dragoons owls fantails turbits arch angels car riers coburn larks runts mal tese hens barbs starlings ring doves in a catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bales Ave
Kansas City
American risk taking fuels wealth and power in Europe
A French observer in Pall Mall Gazette argues American success stems from willingness to take risks. Banks aid faltering merchants, unlike England where bankruptcy brands a man as a pariah and banks refuse support, causing public outcry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Pall Mall Gazette
His Last Question Reveals Family Insanity Link
The opposing counsel pressed the witness for over an hour then asked about insanity in the family. The witness replied it would be folly to deny it and cited his great grandfather who switched from studying for the ministry to becoming a lawyer.
His Case. Mrs. Sweaters-Oh, John, I saw a
A fragment from a local page shows a character mentioning a case involving Mrs. Sweaters-Oh and a person named John. The context is unclear but implies a personal dispute or incident prompting observation.
Sign in Bargain & Co Window Echoes Mr Spenders
A reader recalls a window sign reading Reduced to 40 cents in Bargain and Co. The moment reflects the speaker’s acknowledgment of being like Mr Spenders and shares the newspaper’s vivid quote from the New York Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargain & Co
Thug and Professor Clash Over Language Clarity
A quirky exchange contrasts a thug threatening violence with a professor praising concise expression, noting how plain diction can achieve clarity without ornate description in a Chicago News context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Sights of the Town Observe in Hotel Window
A brief cultural vignette notes a resident recalling a morning watched from a hotel front window as townsfolk pass by, highlighting daily life and casual observer curiosity in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruthenberg’s
Ruthenberg Clothing CO
East Second Street
J. A. Trautman
Cone
L. D. Bebb
Vi Worrall
Gulf Coast
Stirlen & Rowan
Harry Skeels
Oak Street
G. M. Titus
Johnson County
Margaret Nicola
Nichols
Robert Jackson
Mississippi
Elmer
Miss Carrie Paul
Hilda Peterson
L. Likens
Newton King
Canyon City, Col
O. M. Kessinger
Yuma Dan Ahern
J. A. Bond, Pron
Fannie Marshall
I. N. Bassett
Bassett
Chas. Blaul
Burlington
John Davis
W. D. Ady
West Liberty
R. W. Ady
F. H. Hesse
Helen Hartman
R. D. McCullough
Sue Erwin
Grace
Nora Torbert
Morning Sun
Bill
New Shos
Ncichen & Gasper
West Second St
Publius Syruz
City
Jos. J. Groters
Maple Ave
Iowa Ave
Peterson
E. 3Rd St
Muscatine Pearl CO
Front St
Wants Machine Girls
Markman Millinery
J. E. Hoopes
Vienna
Pearl Button Co
B.S. Lilly
Sjiore
Tere
A. S. Weidling
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine County
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