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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
4
The Pythian Sisters will meet tomorrow evening at the K of P hall. Miss A L Tomney of Arden visited her ill brother John at Hershey hospital. Dorcas society meeting is postponed for two weeks.
Miss Katherine Wiley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wiley West Liberty married Julius A Schmidt of this city in a ring ceremony at the couple s future home on 915 Iowa avenue. Rev John Wesley Potter officiated with Rev Joseph R Hanley assisting. Family only attended and light refreshments followed.
Denver report says Judge W. L. Kaykeneall of Wyoming was elected deputy grand sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was chosen at a session in Denver on September 22.
At a Y M C A meeting the church league representatives planned a Thursday game with the Muscatine Independents. Manager Kane of the city team released Harry McKee as pitcher with a lineup of Patterson, McKee, Roach, Schreurs, Michaels, Fuller, Morgan, Robinson, Rabbitt. Michaels departs for Lawrence to rejoin Kansas University, leaving a vacancy.
Tomorrow marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with observances planned at major railroad centers. Cedar Rapids hosts the nearest celebration though local railroad employees have not announced plans to attend.
Berlin reports four cholera suspects, two Russians just arrived from Russia, taken to Virchow hospital this afternoon. Authorities prepare for an epidemic should it appear here.
Harry Eshleman of Oregon street was unloading stone for the new post office at M. N. and S. yards when a heavy stone slipped and crushed three fingers of his left hand. Dr. A J. Weaver treated and dressed the wound at the scene.
Chief Justice Clabaugh directs President Gompers to reply to questions about the September number of the American Federationist during testimony in contempt proceedings against Gompers and other AFL officials.
Roosevelt ends his summer vacation at Sagamore Hill with family and staff as residents cheer. He entertained more visitors than before and worked harder than on prior vacations, returning to Washington in good health and rested. President demands resignation of two officials for political activity.
The Pioneer Button manager A S Garland faces a speed limit charge tried before Judge H 8 Howe. State testimony neared completion by 3 45 pm after a bicycle near miss at Sycamore and Third streets and a crash into a truck wagon. County Attorney I S Pepper prosecuted. W R Jayne defended.
The national Republican committee confirms William H. Taft will speak in Muscatine on Friday at 11 30 AM. The county committee plans a rousing reception with a engaged band and possible commemorative gesture. The Commercial club advertising committee aims to make the visit memorable for the candidate and townspeople.
Eureka South Dakota Sept 22 The bodies of Sitting Bull and all the other dead Indians at Old Fort Yates are to be moved to the national cemetery at Keokuk Iowa.
Frank Harrington of Fulton Illinois and Henry Betzing of Barrington Illinois visit cousins and friends in Rochester. Mr and Mrs Horn join the fairgoers with their daughter Mrs Howe. Edegarde of Wisconsin, agent for U S separators, visits McGillivray. Mrs Walker and daughter May of Marshalltown are in town. C McGillivray attends Charles King funeral Friday.
Riverside reports a lively Catholic picnic at St. Marys grove with many attendees. Local births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Max Wombacher and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Walsh. Visitors travel from Iowa City and Moorland Oklahoma to see relatives.
Postponed damage action and court entries fill docket as Citizens' Railway and Light Co. vs Forepaugh and Selis Brothers circus is postponed to tomorrow due to illness of plaintiff's attorney E. M. Warner. If unavailable, E. F. Richman and J. G. Kammerer will present. Decree on Schmidt and Tracy saloon property modified. sheriff to return keys after bond of 4009 is filed. Other docket items include Koppen vs Gladstein settled, Ditmars case deadlines, Walter vs Bowers demurrer overruled, and Faulhaber vs Schroder motion denied.
Young Wiley returns to L Davenport after a week visit. H Manning of Chicago heads to Kansas City to join Coleso Bros Co. F Bernick Sr. and John Kautz take a combined busi ness and pleasure trip to Hal brite Canada. A wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs L W Miller. The Merry Widow Co to perform at Buffalo Turner opera house. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Gus Rosenbaugh's for business and ice cream. Wilton fair attendees include Hoffbauer couples and Moorhead. Richlan family welcomes a son born Tuesday. Wasni visits De Witt Ta on business. Dyer and Foe attend Wilton fair. Mrs J J Mosier returns to Chicago. Harold Dorfman weds Blanche Patnor of Grand Haven Mich Sept 2 1908 and will reside in Buffalo. Mrs J Tueful visits Dr J Tueful’s home. River low hampers landing of the Helen Blair. A Murer at Wilton races Thursday.
An advertorial promoting a well known laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as an ethical remedy endorsed by physicians and the Well Informed of the World. It urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and through leading druggists.
New York led 1 to 0 after four innings in the second game as Chicago and New York battled at the Polo Grounds. The Cubs won the opening game 4 to 3 as Chance's team showed late offense. Ames pitched for the Giants and the Cubs’ hurler held the Mets in check until a seventh inning rally.
In Olive Branch on Sept 22 locals report corn cutting underway and multiple visits. Muscatine figures include E O Burnside inspecting and painting, Chas Pantel and son George visiting, grandpa Eisele calling, and many others stopping by Friday and Saturday for friends, business, and recreation. ice cream sociable at Hopewell schoolhouse noted.
A collage of local social items lists residents visiting fairs and friends across towns including the Winfield fair attendance by S. S. Orris and family Rob Johnston and Mr McCormick and family Della Murray J J Crider Myrtle Knott Albert Hank W F Marston Jesse Rodruck Mrs Littrel and others, plus Della Murray visiting Davenport and Kemp in Wapello. A quoted poem fragment accompanies the piece.
Ellen Maury Slayden recalls in the October Century a Spanish household where guests came to see you eat and smoke filled the room. The narrator notes guests declined meals, except a lively youth who ate ham with dramatic antics.
The October Century recounts how Mrs Abby G Baker identified and gathered presidential ware for the White House collection. Delegated by Mrs Roosevelt, Baker traced the ware’s beginning and growth. The collection is now under the Bureau of Public Buildings and Grounds.
In The Reminiscences of Lady Randolph Churchill, October Century narrates her effort to obtain from President McKinley an American flag to fly aboard the hospital ship Maine. The episode highlights imperial swagger and civilian diplomacy around a naval symbol in the era.
Poem fragment from October issue of Everybody's describing a desolate landscape. The speaker notes black hills and a West toward dead valleys. Three dead pines crown a pale plain as a red sun sinks, conveying silence, sorrow, and worn-out terrain.
In New York on September 22 Wheat Dec futures traded at 31.08 per bushel while Corn Dec futures stood at 77 cents, reflecting market activity in the grain trades.
Wheat futures for December at 1.00 5, a half cent rise. Corn December at 62 1/2 cents. Oats December at 48 cents. Market report from St Louis dated September 22.
North English Record notes that Congressman Dawson achieved complete rural free delivery for every county in his district, bringing daily mail to over 3,900 homes and marking a significant benefit to constituents.
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