Local Muscatine notes and social army of notices August 16 1905
A compact Iowa newspaper item highlights A T Pressett visiting Muscatine to oversee Johnson County Telephone extending service to Keokuk. Miss Kate Hohenacab sails for a six week Western trip, with Mrs Groes joining in Omaha. Other items note a near lightning accident involving Metzinger Aicher and Vogt, Edward Murphy sold a Davenport set as prices fell, Nellie Gatton Orcutt dies in Los Angeles and will be buried there, J P McClusky travels to Cedar Falls for an undertaking business, Hattie Rich leaves Manchester for a hospital job in Lincoln, John Eppel travels from Boone via Chicago and recalls childhood.
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A. T. Pressett
Muscatine
Johnson County Telephone Company
Keokuk
Kate Hohenacab
Portland
Omaha
Groes
Charles Metzinger
Harry Aicher
Albert Vogt
Cal
J. P. McClusky
Riverside
City
Cedar Balls
McClusky
Hattie Rich
Homeopathic Training School For Nurses
Manchester
Lincoln
Nebraska
John Eppel
Boone
Iowa
Chicago
Eppel
Farchild Street
Office notice demands all business at the office
A firm policy requires that all stops starts and irregularities in delivery be reported directly to the office. Messages to carriers are often overlooked by the messenger boy, so the office insists all business be transacted there.
Iowa City Women Weigh Vote In Park Levy Election
An August 31 special election in Iowa City could see women voters weigh in on a park tax levy. The article notes women may vote without registering, while men must, and that voting on park commissioners is left to the male half of the electorate. It questions how many ladies will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Board of Park Commissioners
Committee Meeting Tied to University Alumni Involvement
Senator W B Whipple chairs the educational board of control commission and plans a meeting for September 11. The date, likely Monday or Tuesday, follows the state fair week which was abandoned. The conference will mark the first discussion of the report form and commissions recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PB. Whipple
Vinton
Educational Board of Control Commission
Missionsfest to Stir Lutheran Faith in County
August 27 marks a Missionsfest arranged by Rev J G Hoerlein at the city church. Congregations from Sharon Center and Solon invited. Effort centered on rousing interest in Christian missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.-G. Hoerlein
Sharon Center
Solon
Harvest trip takes four locals to Minnesota fields
Will Hughes and Will Griffith of Union township and Albert Ward and Edwin Hughes of this city rest Monday evening for Minnesota points where they will work in the harvest fields of that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Minnesota
Will Hughes
Will ‘Griffith
Union Township
Albert Ward
Edwin’ J. “Hughes
Minnesota Points
Taxes Due University Taxes Due University
State officials say the university may not receive funds soon as taxes are not fully paid. Four years of tax collection percentages are listed, with two special levies largely unpaid totaling about 4,000 dollars.
Whip-poor-will Club Holds North Liberty Meeting
Miss Edna Meyers hosted the Whip-poor-will club of North Liberty on Tuesday afternoon with lawn refreshments after the business session. Four new members were voted in and will be initiated at Faye Anderson’s home next meeting, as the club continues to grow and sustain interest despite a skeptical report.
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Edna Meyers
North Liberty
Faye Anderson
Checking Bureau Formed By Iowa Independent Lines
After repeated efforts Iowa independent telephone companies form a central checking bureau with Boone headquarters to distribute tolls equitably. The system pro rates fees by miles, origin station keeps 25 percent, balance settles among lines. Officers include Deering Boone president Martin Webster City vice president Placeter Fort Dodge secretary treasurer. Chester Keppler, Annapolis naval cadet, plans a month furlough around Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bell Company
Boone
Towa
Central Bureau
Bureau
Chae
Chester Keppler
Iowa City
Annapolis
Livestock and Grain Markets Listed by Dehner Broker
Today markets bulletin outlines livestock and grain prices furnished by P W Dehner broker at 10744 HE Washington Street Iowa City. Trade notes and price ranges are provided for local buyers and sellers with daily updates expected.
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P.W. Dehner
Washington Street
Iowa City
Chicago Live Stock Receipts Today and Market Notes
Chicago live stock receipts show totals for cattle sheep and lambs with mixed quotations. Beef and veal entries include 30,000 mixed cattle lower clearance, 23,060 cattle market, 15,000 sheep with prices varying. Grain notes list wheat 128 and corn 370 with oats 27.
Mrs Reese hosts china shower for Mae Greer and Ralph Edwards
Miss Alice Cropley entertained a few friends at her sister Mrs Robert Reese’s North Walli Bur en street home with a china shower for Mae Greer and Ralph Edwards whose wedding is set for August 23 Light refreshments were served and the guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cropley
Robert Reese
North Walli Buren Street
Mae
Lawn Social Benefit for County Fair Association
Tomorrow evening on the lawn at College and Gilbert Streets Mrs Robert Graham and helper ladies will host a creative social to benefit the John County Fair Association. The town will turn out to patronize this novelty event.
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Gilbert
Robert Graham
John’son County Fair
Endeavor Society Social Honors Chase Family
Last evening the Endeavor Society hosted a pleasant gathering at the Lem Hunter home on North Lina Street. The event honored Mrs. Jeannie Chase and her children who soon depart for Hibbing Minnesota to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Endeavor Society
Lem Hunter
Lina Street
Jeannie Chase
Hibbing
Mion
Rule Kingsbury Nuptials Set for August Wedding
Des Moines bride Miss Larrie Rule and T. Kingsbury plan a late summer ceremony on August 29. The groom holds a job in Chicago and the couple will likely reside there after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrie Rule
Des Moines
T. Kingsbury
Chicago
Mr and Mrs Joseph White Host Union Township Dinner
Mr and Mrs Joseph White of Union township entertained about twenty five intimate friends at dinner last Saturday evening. Dancing and music added to the pleasure of the evening and all had an enjoyable time.
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Joseph White
Union Township
Mrs Showers Entertains Friends At Dinner Party
Mrs A G Showers of this city entertained a number of her friends at a pleasant dinner party yesterday.
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A. G. Showers
Bridge planking on College Street bridge dangerous
Report notes broken planking on the College Street bridge south driveway. Horses and drivers face risk of injury from the damaged surface. action to repair is needed to prevent accidents.
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College ‘Street
Harvest Picnic at Cosgrove and Community News
Cosgrove August 16 highlights a harvest picnic on September 6 with music by Mahanna and Ogle and community notes. Barn construction by Math Rofret, local business by James Norrie, cattle and hog shipments by Martin Hoffman, and a marriage license issued to A Brouyard and Grace Haskins.
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Cosgrove
Mahanna & Ogle
Koser
A. Brouyard
Grace &, Haskins
Good Weather at North Bend Brings Bumper Threshing
North Bend on August 16 reports a lucky week for threshing with thousands of bushels safely housed despite heavy rain. Corn needed rain, but locals hope for more sun while hoping for another productive spell. Effie Lininger and Mare Myers visited friends in Louisa this week. Gras Ramsey celebrated a surprise birthday with a large gathering at his home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Gras
Ramsey
Brief Local Movements and Eclipse Weather Report
Miss Nettie Marquardt visits then returns to Des Moines while Charles Hazard plans a Des Moines to Denver trip. Mr and Mrs F J Cochran return from Close Lake. John S Jayne’s forces repair a Bills bridge wreck. The lunar eclipse was visible only through cloud breaks. Mrs Neal Morris and two others from Wayland visit Azra Thompson on Linn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Morris
Wayland
Wis
Azra Thompson- Om
Linn Street
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Iowa Citizen
SSS
M. Reno
Summit Street
C. H. Dayton
Sumner
Central Chemical Co
Ceder Rapids
Joan D. _Zellar
Sumit St
Tcl
Dubugne St
Educatioal Board of Contre
State University
S.U
St. Louis
Worthwestern Yeast CO
Chicago, Ill
HAVE
Tndependent Telephone Companies
Hummer Mill CO
Lows
Regiec
Lows City
Desloriare
Mullin & Messner
Dee Bee
China
Kingsbury
Jos. White
Mrs. Showers
Land
Uneeda Biscuit
Tropics
National Biscuit Company
Harvest Home
Iems
Jake Kuebrick
George Butz
Albert Hoelzhauser
Fred Long
Tiffin
Math. Rofret
James.Norrie
Marguerite Robret
West Side
Edna. Robret
Martin Hoffman
Katie Schneider
John Grahams
John R. Meade
W. Diehl
Jacob Sceiman
Colorado Springs
Col
Effie Lininger
Mare Myers
Louisa Tondy
Nettie Marquardt
Charles Hazard
Gex Moines
Denver
Rico
F. J. Cochran
Close Lake
John S. Jayne
Mhem Arez
Bills
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