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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

9

Miss Ruth Martin Hosts Evening of Games for Friends

Miss Ruth Martin entertained a large company at Lowe street Wednesday evening. After games, refreshments were served. Guests included Nora Zarek Mabel Strake Mamie Barkoe Josie Reesink Annie Healey Helen Martin Virginia State Agnes Schaeffer Dora Wilkins Bertha Davis Esther Martin College Healey Silvia Paderski Regina Liebbe Ella Bargo Theodore Liebbe Albert Boldt Peter Wilkins Roy Bowman Charlie Bowman Leo Martin Harold Hyink John Barko Jason Westbie Harry Liebbe Raymond Van Zyl Raymond Martin Walter Ratz.

Ruth Martin Lowe Street Nora Zarek Mabel Strake Mamie Barkoe Josie Reesink Annie Healey Helen Martin Virginia State Agnes Schaeffer Dora Wilkins Bertha Davis Esther Martin College Healey Silvia Paderski Regina Liebbe Ella Bargo Theodore Lie

Former Muscatine Man Married at Quincy Ill

John A. Hall formerly of Muscatine and the Journal staff has wed Hazel Wilson in Quincy Illinois. The ceremony Wednesday evening was conducted by Rev J F Wohlfarth presiding elder of the Quincy district of the Methodist church with only close relatives and friends present.

Muscatine Quincy Ill John A. Hall Journal Staff Hall Hazel Wilson J. F. Wohlfarth Quincey Methodist Church

Ladies Aid Social at First Baptist Church

Mrs Henry Jayne hosted the Ladies Aid society at her Mulberry avenue home. The social gathering included members bringing work, refreshments were served, and the next meeting is planned for Friday in the church parlors.

Henry Jayne Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Mulberry Avenue

Trinity Guild Opens Winter Session at Rectory

The Trinity Guild held its first winter meeting yesterday afternoon at the rectory. It was well attended and a pleasant time was had by all. The gathering was a preliminary meeting with plans for the year to be discussed at the next meeting, where refreshments will be served.

Trinity Guild

Jack Frost and Powder Rag Sheet Music Sale Notice

Hear the two latest rags Jack Frost and Powder Rag at Hirt and Fesler's sheet music sale tomorrow. The notice highlights new titles offered by the store with a focus on popular ragtime pieces.

Jack Frost Hirt & Fesler E. T. Paull Iowa Uncle Hiram Grenadier Guard Fellowship King of Good Fellows

Abe Raymer Not Guilty in Riot Destruction Case

Springfield Ill Oct 9 after sixteen hours deliberation the jury found Abe Raymer not guilty of destruction of property during the recent riots He had earlier been acquitted of murder in the Donnigan lynching He was linked to the mob and alleged to have thrown bricks at Lopez’s restaurant The verdict signals difficulty in securing convictions in the remaining riot cases where 115 indictments await trial.

Springfield Ill Abe Raymer Raymer W. K. Donnigan Lopez

S. A. Douglas Dead at 58 in Chicago

Stephen A. Douglas, 58, son and namesake of Lincoln rival, died suddenly at his Chicago home after an illness day. He had attended yesterday’s Lincoln-Douglas anniversary oration in Galesburg with Taft, then dined with family before collapse.

Lincoln Chicago Ill Stephen A. Douglas Abraham Lincoln Douglas Taft Galesburg

Not Guilty Verdict in Thirteenth Chicago Saloon Case

In Chicago on October 9 the jury delivered a not guilty verdict in the thirteenth trial of saloon keepers who refused to close on Sundays. Previous trials had ended in juror disagreements or acquittals of the saloon proprietors.

Chicago

Templar and Masons Convene Tonight in Local Meeting

A DeMolay Commandery conclave meets tonight at 7:30 with self governance and Black Cross degree work. Recorder W H G notes. Washington Chapter No 4, Royal Arch Masons, holds regular convocation Friday October 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Templar DeMolay Commandery Black Cross Washington

Bargains in Sheet Music Saturday at Hirt and Fesler

Local music shop Hirt and Fesler offer sheet music bargains this Saturday with discounts on a wide selection including popular tunes and classical scores for musicians and students alike.

Hirt & Fesler’s

Mysterious Missing Bridegroom Found in Army

Wooster Ohio October 9 word has reached here that Ralph W Eddy the traveling man who disappeared in Milwaukee August 30 two days before he was to marry Miss Warren of this city enlisted with the United States army at Jefferson barracks St Louis August 21 Captain Eddy father of the young man said he had no prior knowledge of it

Wooster Ralph W. Eddy Milwaukee Miss Warren United States Army Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Eddy

Carter elected grand master of locomotive firemen

W S Carter of Peoria Ill was chosen to succeed John Hannahan as grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Carter has served as secretary for years and Hannahan led the group as grand master for six years following a 23 year tenure as an officer.

John Hannahan Columbus W. S. Carter Peoria Ill The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen John J. HannAhan Carter HannAhan Brotherhood

Sneezing Elevator Mishap Costs Man False Teeth

A prosperous downtown businessman on Broadway recounts losing a £150 set of false teeth in an elevator draft. He sneezed just as the doors opened, and the teeth flew out, prompting snickers from a carload of stenographers.

Broadway New York

Forces a Discharge

A Japanese servant is described as polite yet secretive about quitting. He avoids giving notice. instead his work deteriorates until the employer fires him. The account portrays a strategic pattern used to end an arrangement without direct departure.

Social analogy on neighbors and gossip in a poker frame

Mrs Subbubs notes Mrs Newcome moved into the Dudleys old house on Saturday. Mr Subbubs compares social calls to poker calling to see what others have, a witty exchange reflecting neighborhood dynamics. Philadelphia Press.

Market Report Highlights Wheat Rally Amid War Fear

Chicago markets open with wheat and corn gains on war talk and Balkan hostilities. Argentine supplies and domestic receipts influence strength as cattle and hogs see steady to higher prices. butter and eggs hold firm in Chicago produce.

HH. J. Frenzel Board of Trade Chicago Ill Liverpool London Balkan Robert & Co Northwest Duluth Rocky Fords Muscatine Produce Co Sweet, LLC

Market Figures Show Mixed Grain and Livestock Activity

The report lists May wheat at 1035 1045 and other futures with varying highs lows and closes. It notes hogs closing more active with top price 6.70 and cars received today for wheat corn and oats along with estimated cars tomorrow.

Park

Chicago grain and provision market prices Oct 9

Wheat futures and cash prices reported with opening highs and lows for Dec and May contracts. Oats corn rye barley and other commodities listed with cash and retail prices. Live stock fruits vegetables and market quotes for meats, dairy, and fuel.

Chicago Timothy

Butter and Eggs Steady at New York Market

New York Produce Market reports butter firm and unchanged, with 4,200 receipts. Eggs steady and unchanged, receipts totaling 6,800.

New York

New York Poultry Market Report

New York market notes poultry prices with alive birds firm on springs 15 cents turkeys 14 cents fowls 15 cents Dressed firm chicks 15 to 18 cents fowls 11 to 15 cents spring turkeys 18 to 20 cents.

New York

New York Grain Market Report

New York grain prices show wheat for December at 1.10 3 4 dollars and corn at 78 3/4 cents. Market notes indicate active trading and closing ranges for the day.

New York

St Louis Wheat Market Report

St Louis market update shows Wheat for December at 1.01 dollars per bushel, with corn at 62 1/2 cents and oats at 48 4/8 cents. Prices reflect daily trading in the St Louis region on October 9.

St. Louis

Peoria corn market closes at 79 cents

Peoria reported corn No 2 yellow priced at 79 cents in the Oct 9 market notes.

Peoria

Presided and Was Principal Speaker At Democratic Rally

Henry presided and delivered the principal speech at a Democratic rally held in Louisville and Lewisville Kentucky on October 9. The event showcased party efforts to rally supporters and mobilize voters in the region.

Louisville Lewisville Henry

Watterson speaks at local democratic rally last night

Watterson presided as principal speaker at a Democratic rally here. He framed the campaign around one issue, warning that if an organized minority inside a fortress can withstand an unruly majority outside, debates on trusts tariffs rebates bank deposits and money policies fail to change rulers.

Watterson

Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Meeting

Attention Knights of Columbus. There will be a meeting of Laurent Council this evening in the Maccabee hall at 7 30 sharp. All members are urged to be present. A G Bestenlehner F S

Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Maccabee Hall A. G. Bestenlehner F. S

Gold Medal Flour Ad Mentions Geraldine

Fragmentary line shows AUve Gold Medal Flour and a shout to Ise Go 2. The text references Geraldine and suggests a promotional cue or personal note in an old advertisement.

Geraldine

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