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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
5
The Y M C A board and contractors met last evening and decided to make only a few changes to the original plans. They rejected many cost-cutting ideas, vowing to keep quality and raise funds as needed. Work by Kincaid will start soon with foundation excavation to begin in days and the building slated for completion by August 1, 1903.
The Grand opera house in Muscatine hosts Andrew Robson in Richard Carvel tonight. Manager Kemble touts improved bookings and urges crowds after last season’s Davenport run sold out.
An engineer from Mansfield Missouri recalls a lifelong coffee habit that triggered nervous exhaustion. After trying various treatments, he found relief by switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee, noting a miracle-like improvement within days and full recovery in months. He asserts Postum can rival real coffee in richness without coffee’s drawbacks.
The attraction secured for Muscatine is expected to draw a full house though seat sales lag behind potential. Robson, once understudy to Charles Caughlan, rose to fame after Caughlan’s sudden Texas death. Churchill, author of Richard Carvel, The Crisis and The Celebrity, is nominated for New Hampshire legislature.
The Muscatine Elks decide to call off a proposed carnival after the contact man failed to appear and uncertain weather raised doubts about the event. Local organizers hoped for a more favorable future to attract crowds.
The September climate report notes warmth and rainfall slightly above average. Readings from Mrs. J. P. Walton show a max of 84 and min of 35 with a mean of 61.81, the warmest since 1881 and driest since 1892, plus 4.21 inches of rain and barometer highs at 29.64 inches. Tomorrow Oct 9 is the last day for a furrier exhibit by T. Richter & Sons in Davenport with new Paris fur designs at low prices.
The Muscatine Gun Club held a Park Place shoot with nine events. Adam Von Dresky led with 76 of 90 birds while Charles McBride scored 75 and E. M. Warner 67. Three events ended in ties with eight or more hits by two shooters.
Grandview and surrounding area report travelers and visitors. Lewis Leibkerncht left for Georgia as a delegate to a national farmers convention. C Warner returned from Chicago with fine cattle. Rev Montgomery preached his first sermon. Funeral of W H Letts passed to the cemetery. Faith Lilly of Chicago visiting relatives. D Walker storing goods in Joe Thompson property planning winter work near Toolsboro. Fred Gaul of Wapello in town. Betler of Wapello seeking hardware location. Geo Schafer on Columbus Junction business visit.
The Old Ladies Home board hosted a dinner Saturday evening for the treasurer. Eighteen people sat down to the meal served by the board. The treasurer received a pearl handled gold pen from the board. Mrs Sargent of Chicago attended the event during a city visit.
The Pennsylvanian Special offers 20 hour travel from Chicago to New York with club car bath barber dining drawing room and sleeping cars plus new Observation Compartment cars. H R Dering A G P Agt 248 South Clark Street Chicago will answer inquiries.
The wedding of Urdangen and Fryer is set for Sunday evening with guests including Mrs E A Urdangen of Montezuma Misses Etta and Eada Seigel of Ottumwa Mrs E Greenburg and family of Montezuma Miss Ida Weinberg of New Hampton Miss Fannie Silverman of St Louis Misses Sarah and Dora Rubenstein Miss Geneva Reid and Abe Fryer of Alton Indiana. About 300 to 400 guests are expected with special trains from Davenport and Montezuma and visitors from more than 40 cities nationwide.
Capt Kirchner and his fleet have moved to the Illinois shore and started two dams 400 and 1200 feet long. Workers are also advancing the Moore dam north of Burlington and rip-rapping the shore. They expect to finish the three dams by mid November if current weather holds, then plan a 2500 foot dam on the island north of town.
The Court of Honor held a Monday session with nearly 200 members attending a well prepared program. Five candidates were initiated and the evening featured entertaining activities, games, and dancing, ending with ice cream served to all.
Miss Cora Hunt was a passenger this morning on the Helen Blair bound for Davenport to spend the day, a brief social item noting her travel plans and destination.
The Never Grow Old club of 11 couples met Monday at Mr and Mrs William Pratts on East Third street. Cinch provided amusement with Mrs John Stuart the top player and Mrs Will Harris earning consolation honors. Refreshments followed as the Pratts proved gracious hosts adding to the night’s enjoyment.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club held a profitable meeting yesterday afternoon at the pleasant home of Mrs. Anna Bloom in south Muscatine. Members socialized as they discussed club welfare and business matters.
A pleasant party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hain on Fulham avenue on Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed a social program with games music and conversation throughout the night.
Refreshments were served and the principal features of entertainment were enjoyed. Among those present were Pearl Harker, May Laughlin, Florence Harker, Clara Zettler, Clarence Zettler, Minnie Zettler, Maggie Ferrow, Addie and Lizzie McDaniel, Robert Morrison, Charles Stocker, Ralph Hain, Charles Lorenzo, Albert Boone and Mark Hain.
The Knights of the Maccabees and the Ladies of the Maccabees will sponsor a joint carnival at the Maccabees hall in the KP building on Iowa Avenue. A committee to arrange the event was chosen, with Ed O'Brien as chairman for KOTM and Mrs J W Will, Mrs W D Hine, and Mrs R A Holmes for LOTM.
Last Thursday evening John Dewart and Addie M Platt wed in a small ceremony at 2111 Mulberry Street conducted by Rev H Russell Greaves. The couple plan to live at 104 Whicher Street after the ceremony with a few relatives and friends in attendance.
The production stars Mr. Earl Doty and a capable company in the drama about Gaston son of Anne of Austria and brother to Louis XIV. It recounts his life, his iron mask imprisonment, and eventual escape leading to kingship. The play claims historical basis and wide public interest.
Excess freight business delayed the short packet steamer that was due at 10 30 last night. It did not arrive until 6 o clock this morning and pulled anchor at about 6 20.
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