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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

4

Walsh Defends Mulct Law At Democratic County Convention

Hon. Mark A. Walsh, the party's congress nominee for the second district, bitterly attacked the Journal over an editorial and defined his position on the mulct law. Delegates chose representatives to the Des Moines state convention and named a slate of delegates and alternates after a lengthy session at the courthouse.

Court House Mark A. Walsh Congress Second Walsh Des Moines Charles A. Bishop W. H. Graff J. G. van Lent Ward Delegates Bloomington Washington McGreer Cedar G. W. Hawkins Fruitland Thos. Middleton Fulton Hans Anderson E. A. Allbee Goshen John W. Flater Lake Wnm Cullip Montpelier A. F. Drumm Moscow Frank Duffe Orono Thos Maxwell Pike Fred Whetleaf Andrew Healey Sweetland E. R. Sherfey Wilton John Beimford Wapsie E. E. Wolfe Muscatine P. A. Austin D. F. Sullivan James O'Toole D. B. Randleman I. S. Pepper Mr. Foraker Joseph W. Bailey Senate Waters Pierce Oil Company Washington

Local Muscatine Notes and Arrivals This Week

A compilation of visits and departures in Muscatine includes Dr Crow, an osteopathic specialist, arriving from Milwaukee, B Woodward of Peoria on a business trip, and Harry H Springer heading to Iowa City for studies at the State University. Other items mention millinery purchases, visits to Barfield, and local residents traveling to Kansas City and Oberlin University. The L O T M plans a September 21 review in Yeoman hall with aim for the October 1 anniversary.

B. Woodward Peoria Muscatine Harry H. Springer Iowa City The State University Just New York Anna Markmann Yeoman Hall

Local residents visit relatives in Davenport and Muscatine

A series of short notes records Mrs. J A Stingle and others heading to Davenport for visits and overnights, with multiple individuals from Muscatine Rock Island Cedar and Urbana shown traveling to see relatives. Names include Mrs G A Moore Miss Josephine Weikert Mrs R E Miller Mrs Fred Lewis Mrs N Willison Mrs B Wittemann Mrs Edward Niver Mrs L Fisher Mrs M Duprezz Mr and Mrs L B Bethards Mrs John Schrautemeyer Mrs P H Krejci Mrs Mary Reger Mrs Fred Davidson Mr J C Mather and others.

J. A. Stingle Davenport G. A. Moore West Liberty Muscatine John Schrautemeyer Oak Street Arthur Krejci P. H. Krejci Barger & Barrows Mary Reger St. Louis W. L. Hunt Hope Avenue Fred Davidson West Fourth Street Rock Island

Thanks to neighbors and Degree of Honor for help during illness and death

The family of Chas. H. Ryan expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for aid during illness and death of their mother and wife. Special gratitude to the Degree of Honor Ladies for their kindness. Chas. H. Ryan and Children.

Chas. H. Ryan

Church baseball league to meet at YMCA for Muscatine game

All members are asked to meet Monday evening at the YMCA at 8 oclock to arrange the big game against the Muscatine team next Thursday. All interested should attend.

Church Baseball League Muscatine Ed. Eis Burlington Iowa Gus. Eng

Cubs Gain Early Lead In Philadelphia Tilt

In Philadelphia on September 19 the first game of a doubleheader ended Philadelphia 2 Chicago 4. The Cubs took an early lead and held on to win as the Phillies fell behind after the opening innings.

Philadelphia Chicago

Brainwearth's Sunny South Shoes Price and Promise

The Sunny South Shoes offer warm dry feet for $1.25 with a money back guarantee if not true. This trade note presents a simple sales claim likely from a vintage catalog or advertisement.

Brainwearth

Misfortune Trails After the Circus in Centerville

Reported events trail the Campbell Brothers' Consolidated circus last week with a Marengo fatality, a mad pride lion incident, a near-fatal fall of Capt. Demetri, and a Centerville farmer shot during a quarrel after a ride request. Edmonds, a pardoned ex-convict, is linked to the Centerville shooting and possible subsequent penalties.

Campbell Brothers’ Consolidated Circus Muscatine Marengo Demetri Centerville H. E. Houdesheldt Cincinnati Russell Edmonds Edmonds Houdesheldt Centerville Hospital State Penitentiary Leslie M. Shaw

Struck in Eye by Tail Causes Blindness for Farmer

George O'Brien a farmer two miles north of Eliza Illinois will lose the sight of his right eye after a horse tail struck him while hitching a team. Hair from the tail became lodged in the eye corner and poisoned it as Dr H J Dean diagnosed. This rare accident left O'Brien without vision in the eye.

George O’brien Eliza, Ill Muscatine H. J. Dean

Philathea Class Picnic At Weed Park A Success

A weed park outing last evening by the Philathea class drew a large crowd. A basket supper with a good menu was served and many outdoor pastimes were enjoyed.

Weed Park

Miss Aenes Cross to Wed Frank R Bernick at St Marys

Announcement states Miss Aenes Ellen Cross of Muscatine Island will marry Frank R Bernick on September 30 at St Marys church with Father J Z Grieser officiating.

Aenes Ellen Cross Muscatine Island Frank R. Bernick St. Mary’s Church J. Z. Grieser

Schmitzs Planned Month Long Trip to Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Schmitz of Letts will travel to Siloam Springs Arkansas for a month long pleasure trip after spending today in Muscatine visiting friends and handling business. Otto Schmitz of Letts accompanies them. They depart Wednesday morning for the Arkansas destination.

Mrs. Schmitz Letts Siloam Springs Otto Schmitz Muscatine Schmitz Ark

Picnic 1 Postponed to October Tenth by Old Settlers

The Muscatine County Old Settlers association postponed today’s annual picnic at Electric Park due to light attendance and confusion over location. The event moves to Weed Park, Columbus City, on the second Saturday in October.

Old Settlers Electric Park Muscatine County Old Settlers Association Weed Park Fair Grounds Association Weed's Park

Fraternal Aid Picnic Draws Residents to Columbus Junction

Fraternal Aid members held a picnic on the fair grounds in Columbus Junction with attendees from surrounding areas. A fine picnic dinner and impromptu program preceded a planned preaching service at local churches. Numerous visitors and locals, including Rev. Calvin Foster and families from Hamp ton and Muscatine, were noted among the day's social activity.

Columbus Junction Calvin Foster Ohio Hal Harrison Hampton G. D. Harrison Will Schlunz D. N. Johnson Davenport Clarence Lacey Naomi Stewart Keota Iowa City Stewart

Travers Wins Golf Championship in Garden City

In Garden City on September 19 Travers captured the golf championship title.

Travers Garden City

Real Estate at Auction In Muscatine County 1908

A public sale of a 160 acre farm in Orono township Muscatine County near Conesville on September 29 1908 at 1 30 pm. The property features 95 bearing apple trees 23 cherry and about 60 peach trees with 85 acres tillable and 60 acres fenced with woven wire. Two houses wells and an orchard plus timber and pasture. Personal property includes a T G Mandt wagon and a feed mill. Terms 19 percent cash balance March 1 1909. Auctioneers Griff Johnson and J S Bowlby.

Tubrsday Texas Sec Orono Township Conesville Muscatine County U. I Milwaukee Rock Island T. G. Mandt J. S. Bowlby Griff Johnson

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