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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
4
Oxford Shoe and Graphophone Sale At Wilson’s Store
Tomorrow marks the final day of Wilson’s Oxford sale with Columbia Gold moulded graphophone records offered at twenty five cents each. Hirt & Fesler advertise bulk stock for future use and invite readers to read their special ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Hirt & Fesler
Columbia
Oxford
Wilson's Shoe Store
Columbia Graphophone Records
New Commission Firm Starts in Local Trade
Geo Hahn has leased 113 West Front street and started a first class commission house. He led Hahn Bros. & Co. for years and knows every detail of the business. The firm aims to handle all commission work for local dealers and outside trade with car lots as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hahn
West Front Street
Hahn Bros. & Co
New Gas Engine Promoted With Frio Ash Craft Batteries
A brief item notes that new gasoline engine tech arrives with improved batteries. Frank Ashcraft is mentioned in connection with the promotion. The piece suggests better value and timing for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Frank Ashcraft
Wanted a good sized safe
A concise personal classified item seeking a safe of substantial size. The notice lists contact as Geo A Hahn at 113 West Front Street for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Hahn
Front St
Iowa M. E. Conference Highlights Speeches in Ottumwa
In Ottumwa Iowa on September 4 the third day of the Iowa M E Conference featured Bishop William A Quayle of Chicago delivering a stirring address at 10 am. Rev C B Pennant of Burlington gave a strong temperance talk at 3 pm attacking illegal saloonkeepers. An 8 pm Freedmen's Aid anniversary program and a late afternoon talk on Brotherhood by Rev W P Stoddard of Newton followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa M. E
William A. Quayle
Chicago
C. B. Pennant
Burlington
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
South
F. H. Sheets
Board of Foreign Missions
W. P. Stoddard
Newton
Brotherhood
Former Muscatine Man Injured in Auto Crash in New York
In New York City two people were injured when a car plunged 12 feet down an Albany avenue embankment near 254th street. Victims are Frank Livingston Underwood a 64 year old banker and mine promoter with offices at 115 Broadway and his companion Mrs R W Conger of the New Weston hotel Madison Ave and Forty ninth St. Chauffeur John Fox escaped injury as he clung to the car awaiting a physician for the wounded pair. Underwood began as a Muscatine bank clerk rising to cashier of the Muscatine National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Albany Avenue
254Th Street
King Bridge
Frank Livingston Underwood
Broadway
R. W. Conger
New Weston
Madison Avenue
Forty-ninth Streets
Underwood
East Seventy-sixth Street
John Fox
Conger
Iowa
Muscatine National Bank
Stone Rejected for Jail Construction Over Inferior Quality
The board of supervisors and Superintendent Henry Zeidler reject a large batch of building stone for the new jail due to softness and numerous holes indicating poor quality. The decision halts use of the material until better stock is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Henry Zeidler
Illnessing Mrs. George Stoker Passes Soon
Mrs. George Stoker aged 63 of 123 Fulham Avenue is gravely ill with cancer and not expected to survive tonight. She is well known in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stoker
Fulham Avenue
Muscatine
Knights of Columbus Hold Initiation Postponed to October 11
Laurent Council postpones initiation from September 20 to October 11 due to ongoing preparations. Special trains will bring candidates to Muscatine and committee members A G Bestenlehner John Bartemeier James O Toole Mark Anson and Martin Havercamp finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurent Council
The
Knights of Columbus
Muscatine
Ono
A. G. Bestenlehner
John Bartemeier
James O'Toole
Mark Anson
Martin Havercamp
Rehbein Bound Over To Grand Jury In Liquor Case
Julius J. Rehbein faced a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Busch in Davenport on an illegal liquor sale charge. He was bound over to the federal grand jury in $200, unable to post, and jailed in Scott county. Deputy Marshal Matteson arrested him in Muscatine and he was transported to Davenport on the 3:20 Wilton train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius J. Rehbein
Busch
Davenport
Federal
Scott County
Rehbein
Muscatine
Matteson
Wilton
Divorce Action Alleges Wife Caused Sleepless Nights
John I. Henderson sues for divorce in district court claiming his wife quarrelled and kept him awake at night until his health suffered. She left in March 1908 for her Kansas home and has refused to return. Attorney C. A. W. Kent represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Henderson
District Court
Kansas
C. A. W. Kent
Labor Day Racing Entry List Grows At Muscatine
Labor Day races draw 11 entries for four mile handicap and 11 for long distance handicap to Fairport and return plus free for all. Notable boats include Donut Carl Braun Oscar Grossheim Little Queen A W Schwane and others. Entries close Sept 5 at 6 pm. clam boat race has no entries yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport
Muscatine Launch Club
Donut
Carl Braun
Oscar Grossheim
Little Queen
A. W. Schwane
Li. Croix
Wm. Kaiser
Spray
Bishop & Hagermann
Gladys
W. H. Graff
Glen B
H. F. Barnard
Dachshund II
Alex Grossheim
Niagara
Fred Schermer
Gertrude D. J. L. Davis
N. W. Meyers
St. Croix
Glenn
Gertrude D
J. L. Davis
Allen Doone Tonight at Grand Opera House
Promote Friday night theatre as entertainment with the talented Allen Doone in Molly Bawn at the Grand Opera House. Readers are urged to attend for quality amusement and value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Doone
Molly Bawn
Grand Opera House
Former Muscatine Boy Married at Minneapolis
Walter Reinhart Hoefflin, once a Muscatine business college student, has married Miss Emily Greenfield at Calvary Baptist church in Minneapolis. The couple plans a eastern wedding tour and will live at 2619 Grand Avenue after November 1. Hoefflin, now contracting freight agent for the Big Four New York Central lines, left Muscatine in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Tribune
Walter Hoefflin
Muscatine Business College
Big Four
New York Central Lines
Benedict
Emily Greenfield
E. W. Greenfield
Walter Reinhart Hoefflin
Calvary Baptist Church
Arthur Thomas Fowler
Miss Greenfield
Harry W. Jones
Bessie Sweet
Chicago
Agnes Cox
Nettie Monroe
Florence Smith
Laona Welss
Edith Helm
Ethel Dodsworth
Ernest Hoefflin
Frank Horton Weds Miss Butler at Lakeside Michigan
Announcement from Marshalltown notes the marriage of Miss Gertrude Scovel Butler of Indianapolis to Frank O. Horton of Sheridan Wyoming. The ceremony was performed by Dr. C. B. Henderson at the summer home of Dr. and Mrs. Raycroft in Lakeside Michigan. Horton is the son of C. C. Horton and Mrs. Horton of the Iowa Soldiers Home and formerly from Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Horton
C. C. Horton
Marshalltown
E. W. Horton
Horton
Muscatine
Gertrude Scovel Butler
Chauncey Butler
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Cora Pasdaugh
A miscellaneous shower was hosted by Miss Pearl Thomas at 517 Main Street in honor of Miss Cora Pasdaugh who will wed H. C. Lorenz of the city. The Holzhauer home used a red and green color scheme with many gifts received. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Funck
William Holzhauer
Main Street
Pearl Thomas
Cora Pasdaugh
H. C. Lorenz
Holzhauer
Pasbaugh
Pleasant surprise party for Miss Pearl Terry marks tenth birthday
A group of Miss Pearl Terry’s friends from Hershey avenue surprised her yesterday afternoon on her 10th birthday. Games and activities filled the day until a lunch was served. attendees included Latham Marie Florence Lenora Eltman Hazel Rosenmund Lila Reinemund Verna Dealing Hariman and Klopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Terry
Hershey Avenue
Latham
Marie
Florence
Lenora Eltman
Hazel Rosenmund
Lila Reinemund
Verna Dealing
Miss Hariman
Miss Klopp
Fraternal Aid Society Meets for Afternoon Work
The Fraternal Aid society was entertained by Mrs. E B Lewis yesterday afternoon and considerable work was accomplished. The next meeting will be at Mrs. David Herwig's home on East Eighth street September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lewis
David Herwig
East Eighth Street
Called Col. Hare Circle Meeting Held Tonight
A Col. Hare Circle gathering is scheduled for this evening at the home of Mrs. Samuel Smedley located at the corner of Ninth and Mulberry Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hare
Samuel Smedley
Ninth and Mulberry Avenue
Mrs Thomson Hosts Five O'clock Luncheon at Mulberry Home
Mrs J C Thomson entertained a group of ladies at a five o'clock luncheon yesterday afternoon at her residence 514 Mulberry avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thomson
Mulberry Avenue
House Party At South Wilton Home Of Mrs Fiehaly
Mrs P Fiehaly hosted twenty friends at a country house party south of Wilton. A three course dinner and supper were served with vocal and instrumental selections. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Stigers Mr and Mrs F Kelley and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Roman Mr and Mrs E Campbell Mrs Lottie Fiehaly Muscatine Mrs D Dale Cedar Rapids and Misses Bertha Agnes Jeona Florence and Gertrude Fiehaly and Roman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Fiehaly
Wilton
Arthur Stigers
F. Kelley
Henry Roman
E. Campbell
Lottie Fiehaly
Muscatine
D. Dale
Cedar Rapids
Bertha Fiehaly
Agnes Fiehaly
Jeona Dale
Florence Fiehaly
Gertrude Roman
Dinner party at Mrs Hartman’s home hosts Hartman guests
Social calendar highlights a dinner party at Mrs James B Hartman’s country home honoring Mrs Charles Carroll and her daughter Miss Bessie of Ithaca New York. Prior events included a card party hosted by Mrs John Gobble and an afternoon launch trip to Fairport aboard the steamer Mignon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
James B. Hartman
Charles Carroll
Bessie
Ithica
N. Y
John Gobble
Fairport and
Return
Dinner Picnic at Weed Park Honors Mrs Benninger
A dinner picnic at Weed Park noon today honored Mrs. Eliza beth Benninger of Washington street. About fifteen ladies attended, with Mrs. John Fuller and family, Mrs. C. H. Kollman and family, Mrs. Fred Martin and family, Mrs. Lee Freers, Miss Lila Townsley, Miss Frieda Schwaab, and Miss A. Cook among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Elizabeth Benninger
Washington Street
John Fuller
C. H. Kollman
Fred Martin
Lee Freers
Lila Townsley
Frieda Schwaab
A. Cook
Heinz Elected President Of Maennerchor Ladies
Mrs Henry Heinz was elected president of the Maennerchor ladies at a yesterday afternoon meeting at Mrs Emil Kranz 1002 Sycamore St. Misses Florence Klaffenbach Mabel Kranz Nora Fuller and Mrs M Havercamp gave a musical program. Officers named were President Mrs Henry Heinz Vice president Mrs Wm Busch Secretary and treasurer Mrs Lorenz Next meeting set for Sept 17 at Mrs Lorenz home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heinz
Maennerchor
Emil Kranz
Sycamore Street
Florence Klaffenbach
Mabel Kranz
Nora Fuller
Mrs Dietrichs Host Delightful Afternoon Party
Miss Pearl and Florence Dietrich entertained about 14 friends yesterday afternoon at 515 East Tenth Street William Curtain home. Games were played and refreshments served with Emma Bishop Vada McGaughey Frances MacGaugh ey Hazel Dietrich Helen Dietrich Mary Fis Mabel Fuller Fern Miller Martha Jans Elsie Jans Florence Jans Eva Maurath among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Florence Dietrich
William Curtain
East Tenth Street
Emma Bishop
Vada McGaughey
Frances MacGaughey
Hazel
Helen Dietrich
Mary Fis
Mabel Fuller
Fern Miller
Martha Jans
Elsie
Florence Jans
Eva Maurath
Muscatine Launch Club Hosts Monday Evening Dance
The Muscatine Launch Club invites attendees to an informal dancing party at the club house on Monday from 7 30 to 10 30 p m. The event promises an enjoyable evening with music and social dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
O'Colek
Gathering Honors Mrs Mary Dorr Visit in Town
A group of Mrs J H Williamson’s friends hosted a noon gathering at 808 East Ninth Street to honor Mrs Mary Dorr of Kansas who is visiting Mrs J B Vanatta on Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williamson
East Ninth Street
Mary Dorr
Kansas
J. B. Vanatta
Chestnut Street
Bryan Speaks Twice in Lincoln Dedications and Office Work
In Lincoln on September 4, William Jennings Bryan delivered two dedication speeches at the state fair grounds and the Tabitha home for the aged. He met hundreds, spoke into a phonograph, and handled office tasks. Herman Ridder of New York stopped briefly en route east with favorable Western political reports, especially about German voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridder
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
State Fair
Tabitha Home
Herman Ridder
New York
Governor Hanly calls special session over night rider troubles
Indianapolis Sept 4 Governor Hanly issued a call for an extra Indiana legislature session to meet Sept 18 to consider the county local option law giving the governor power to address potential disorder in southern Indiana caused by night riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Indiana
Dawson’s Record Highlighted by Bellevue Leader
The Bellevue Leader lauds Congressman Albert F. Dawson for unmatched achievements and continual action for constituents, citing a careful review of official records as proof of his outstanding service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Albert F. Dawson
United States
Local store promotes boys suits ahead of school opening
The shop notes it has already fitted out many boys for the upcoming school start. Parents are urged to bring their sons to the store for a new suit while salesmen emphasize expert fitting.
Rawhide Nevada Town in Burning Blaze
Word reaches San Francisco that Rawhide Nevada with 2500 residents is on fire. Wire communication has been interrupted and officials fear total loss of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rawhide
Nev
Arrest Girl Held for Quiz
Miss Leona Bonnell admitted she was the last person with Dr. Frederick Rustin before his murder home arrival. She was arrested in Omaha Nebraska and placed in jail until the inquest next Tuesday. no charge was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Leona Bonnell
Frederick Rustin
Rustin
Muscatine Triumphs Over Columbus Junction in 9-5 Game
Muscatine defeated a well selected Columbus Junction team before a large crowd in Muscatine Ia by 9 to 5. Weisner and Kane led the offense with a double and a triple, while Kane and Dietz pitched for Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Weisner
Kane
Dietz
Cholera Infantum Fatal to Child in Roselawn Family
Harold William Roby aged two, son of Mr and Mrs William Roby of Roselawn avenue, died at home after an 11 day illness from cholera infantum. He was the family's only child and funeral arrangements had not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roby
Harold William
Roselawn Avenue
Bride Dies After Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mrs. Arthur Cunnington of Des Moines, a bride four weeks, was burned severely when a gasoline stove exploded while she prepared the noon meal. Gasoline covered her body, flames enveloped her, neighbors threw quilts to smother the fire, and she died at 4 o’clock en route to the Methodist hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cunnington
Des Moines
Polk Street
Methodist Hospital
Cummins Named State House Nominee in Iowa Caucus
Des Moines Sept 4 Gov Cummins was nominated in the Republican caucus at 3:30 this afternoon. The event marks a pivotal step in his bid for the statehouse seat with party leaders backing his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Des Moines
Cummins
Dr. Weaver Returns From Vacation Trip
Muscatine physician Dr. A J Weaver arrives home from a three week vacation spent in Minnesota He visited Mayo Bros hospital in Rochester and facilities in St Paul and Minneapolis He fished and hunted in lake regions His wife and daughter Miss Ida visited Letts briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Minnesota
Rochester
Mayo Bros. Hospital
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Miss Ida
Letts
Letitia Gold Medal Flour Advertises Whitest Bread
The item touts Gold Medal Flour as producing the whitest bread with promotional claim. Syuvta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia
Syuvta
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Wideawake Book Store
Wagner Bros
New Grocery
C. M. Smith
Mulberry and
Fifth Street
New
the Mulberry Cash Grocery
Prop
Wilson's
Ashcraft
Bishop Quayle
Embankment
F. L. Underwood
Friend
Grand Jury
John Henderson
Frank Horton
Lakeside, Michigan
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East Second Street
Forquiz
DR. Weaver
Edison Phonographs
Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
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