Local items and notices from the city
Beste nielner's advertises tooth brushes 10c to 50c. Jesse Barnard travels to Chicago on business. Sale on fruit and shade trees by Charles Stone. H L Putnam, city street sprinkler contractor, has bought a new street sprinkler. Mrs Archie Hamilton operated on at Hershey Memorial Hospital by Dr A J Oliver this morning. Mrs Joseph Sneath and children arrive from Cincinnati to visit Mrs E B Lewis on East Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hamilton
Hershey Memorial Hospital
A. J. Oliver
Joseph Sneath
City
Cincinati, O
E. B. Lewis
East Sixth Street
Beautiful wedding solemnized at 803 Climer Street
Miss Hmma Knetsch married William Nabor in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the groom’s parents’ home 803 Climer street. Rev Judson Kempton officiated with Mendelssohn march, two course supper, reception, and many presents. The couple will reside on Lucas Street with Mrs Schmidt and Miss Jennie Schmidt of Fulton, Illinois among out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmma Knetsch
William Nabor
Climer Street
Nabor
Mendelssohn
Henry Hiller
Emma Lemkau
Fred van Zyl
Judson Kempton
First Baptist Church
Peter Nabor
Roach and Musser
West Hill
Lucas Street
Frank Schmidt
Jennie
Fulton, Il
Couple Married at the United Brethren Parsonage
Allen L. Martin of Illinois City and Miss Sarah H. Reeves of Fairport were married last evening at the United Brethren church parsonage on East Sixth Street. Rev. J. C. H. Light officiated and Mr and Mrs Henry Dollman attended. A supper followed at the Dollman home before the couple departed for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Allen L. Martin
Illinois City
Sarah H. Reeves
Fairport
United Brethren Church
East Sixth Street
J. C. H. Light
Enry Dollman
East Seventh Street
City
Dollman
Martin
Illinois
Birthday celebration at Carrie Dermody’s home
Miss Carrie Dermody marked her birthday anniversary yesterday at her residence. Friends called in the afternoon and presented her with many beautiful gifts to honor the occasion.
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Carrie Dermody
Miss Lola Johnson Receives Surprise 20th Birthday
Miss Lola Johnson of South Muscatine enjoyed a home surprise last evening as around twenty friends gathered to celebrate her twentieth birthday anniversary with a warm tribute and light refreshments.
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Lola Johnson
South Muscatine
Injunctions Filed Against Ten But Two Saloon Cases
In court today, ten saloon injunctions are on the docket with two named as fully contested. Local magistrate discusses preliminary terms and possible settlements as the cases move forward.
Temporary injunctions issued against ten former saloonkeepers
Ten former saloonkeepers received temporary injunctions at a special hearing before Judge Jackson as twelve cases were tried. Two cases were continued for bond readjustment, with defendants Conrad Brunke and John Morgan indicating willingness to abandon saloon operation for a year and to post bonds. The list details injunctions against McKee, Cullen, Barry, Roach, Hutchinson, Vanatta, Von Dresky, Burkhardt, Schmidt, and Davenport-related parties with related malting companies. Permanent injunctions will be pursued in the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Conrad Brunke
John Morgan
Des Moines Surety Company
James S. McKee
Henry Schaefer
Geo. Criner
Joseph Lorber
P. J. Barry
Chas. Giffey
Davenport
Sidney Vannatta
Adam von Dresky
E. M. Warner
Henry Vollmer
Henry Thuenen
Evening entertainment features and a three course supper
The evening included several musical selections and an excellent three course supper. Miss Johnson received many beautiful presents in remembrance of the happy event.
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Miss Johnson
Election of officers at First Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. Officers and other important business will be transacted. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Yeomen Rowena Sewing Society Meets Friday
The Yeomen Rowena Sewing Society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. N. A. McCoy of Washington Street East Hill. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen Rowena Sewing Society
N. A. McCoy
Washington Street
East Hill
Banner lodge April assessment cancelled
The Recorder notes there will be no assessment for Banner Lodge for the month of April, indicating a temporary exemption or administrative change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Recorder
City Council Set for Lively Session Over Sub Sewer District
Tonight the council will consider establishing Sub-Sewerage District No. 13 in District No. 1. A petition with 35 residents favors the measure while two remonstrances with about 20 signatures each are on file. Fire protection for city churches may also be discussed.
Button Men Back Dawson Measure At Brevoort
At the National Association of Pearl Button Manufacturers meeting in Chicago the Dawson bill for dam propagation was endorsed and support planned. Prof. Paul Bartsch led a government commission report on artificial propagation and tests. An experimental station proposal was discussed and endorsed as part of the Dawson bill. Delegates W H Huttig and D S McDermid returned to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Pearl Button Manufacturers
Brevoort
Chicago
Paul Bartsch
Burlington
Roosevelt
Dawson
W. H. Huttig
D. 8. McDermid
Muscatine
Funeral for Mrs George Thompson Saturday at 2
The funeral of Mrs George Thompson will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her son Edwin Thompson at 846 West Eighth Street. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Edwin Thompson
West Eighth Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Ladies 10 Present Program By Rolice Gunps
The Woman's Relief Corps and G A R post hold a joint meeting at the hall on Tuesday evening April 7 followed by a program of songs piano solos readings and a flag drill performed by sixteen girls. Refreshments will be served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Florence Mark
Mae Kent
Emma Kiefner
Fredericka Hyink
Mabel Addleman
Helen Brunner
Fred Lindsay
Teachers to enroll over 1000 at Southeast Iowa convention
Love Davenport April 2. From present indications over 1 000 teachers will be enrolled in the convention of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association which opens here this evening. Many teachers are already here and more are coming in on every train. The visiting educators with those who register from the Tri City pedagogues are expected to swell the number to over 1 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
I Had Dyspepsia and Grape-Nuts Restored Health
An Arkwoman describes ten years of illness with dyspepsia and weight loss. After trying predigested food, she reports no hunger, stable appetite, and no medicines. Since starting Grape-Nuts and cream eight weeks ago she gained eight pounds and now does all housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Jefferson Birthday Anniversary Recalls Founding of Nation
A newspaper notice marks the 165th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson born April 2 1743 at Shadwell Virginia. It recounts his role as author of the Declaration his Virginia reforms and his founding of the University of Virginia with details on his political career and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Shadwell
Virginia
Statute of Virginia
University of Virginia
Jefferson
America
Democratic Party
France
College of William and Mary
George Wythe
Five Americans Chosen as Roosevelt Conference Guests
Indianapolis April 2 five Americans named by President Roosevelt as special guests for the state and territory governors conference in Washington May 13 are Grover Cleveland William Jennings Bryan James J Hill Andrew Carnegie and John Mitchell. Thomas R Shipp reported by the inland waterways commission to arrange the conference and spoke with Mitchell last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Roosevelt
Washington
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
James J. Hill
Andrew Carnegie
John Mitchell
Thomas R. Shipp
Inland Waterways Commission
Mitchell
Bank robbers raid Mounds bank in Oklahoma
Robbers blew open the safe of the Bank of Mounds in Oklahoma, about 50 miles west of Muskogee, and escaped with 5400 dollars. The date given is April 2. Local authorities pursued leads as the robbery was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Bank of Mounds
Oklahoma
Six Weary Willies Dismissed From City Streets
Deputy Marshal Michael Wilhite escorted six weary men from the city this morning after driving them out toward Culver and directions to Kansas City. Later, a man sought aid at the police station claiming illness and received medical attention.
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Michael Wilhite
Culver
Kansas City
Lenten Service Features Rev Allen Judd Address
At Trinity Episcopal church Rev Allen Judd of Clinton Iowa spoke on Christ in the Family to a large audience. Rev John Arthur of Cedar Rapids is announced to speak tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Judd
Trinity Episcopal Church
Clinton
Christ
John Arthur
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Mary Kelley Laid To Rest In St Marys Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Kelley of Mainden Lane were held today at St Matthias Catholic church with Father Frank J Leonard officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Muscatine Maennerchor Announces Concert After Easter
At a monthly meeting the Muscatine Maennerchor set the date for a concert to be held after Easter. The program will feature songs and solos by various members of the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Maeennerchor
Muscatine Maennerchor
Muscatine Business College Forms Baseball Team
At a morning student meeting the Muscatine Business College organized a baseball team. Several fast players have applied for positions, and the squad is expected to be strong.
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Muscatine Business College
Ferry the Frog to Headline Bijou Week in City
Ferry the human frog arrives from Iowa City and will headline the Bijou theatre tonight and for the rest of the week. A veteran vaudeville performer of 20 years he has toured many countries and performed before crowned heads. He travels with pictures of natives from Fiji Samoa and Hawaii.
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Ferry
Iowa City
America
Fiji
Australia
Melbourn
New Zealand
Samoan
Hawaiian Islands
Fiji Islands
Finish Vaudeville House by May 10 107 Percent
Despite delays from late material the East Third street vaudeville theatre is set to be enclosed within a week and finished by May 10. proprietor J C Sodini will arrive tomorrow to arrange the opening likely around May 15. Chairs and curtain arrive next week and will be installed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Third Street
James Selden
J. C. Sodini
Sodini
Dredging Progress At Mulberry Street Foot
United States Government boat Vulcan works at Mulberry street foot with an 11 by 250 foot hole dug by late afternoon. Engineer N. B. yosline leads about thirty five men, with significant activity continuing through the night and rapid headway achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
Mulberry Street
N. B. Yosline
Socialist lecturer Arthur Morrow Lewis arrives in city
Arthur Morrow Lewis, national lecturer for the Socialist party, arrives from Minneapolis and will speak tonight at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall under the Muscatine socialist party banner. He is listed as from Chicago, IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morrow Lewis
Minneapolis
Socialist Party
Chicago
Minn
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Muscatine
Partnership Formed Strengthens Stirlen Agency
A transaction completed yesterday makes C. W. Rowan and M. W. Stirlen partners in the real estate and insurance business. Rowan brings wide experience, enhancing the firm’s strength. The Stirlen agency, now more capable, invites readers to view daily Journal ads for buying or selling real estate or insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Stirlen
C. W. Rowan
Rowan
Stirlen
Journal
Mass Meeting Set in Muscatine With Rev Frank T Lee Speaker
A large Muscatine audience is expected at the First Congregational church Sunday for a men's mass meeting. Rev Frank T Lee D D head of the Bible department at Washburn college Topeka Kan will deliver the address. J M L Payne arranges the program with E M Walker of Citizens Railway and Light offering a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Muscatine
B. C. Preston
Jameson
Frank T. Lee
Washburn College
Topeka
Kan
J. M. L. Payne
E. M. Walker
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Minor Accidents In Local Work And Transit
Miss Nellie Archer suffered a painful injury to the second finger of her right hand while working at the Hirsch Button company. Dr. F L Appel attended her. T C Lule of Fruitland was slightly injured after being struck by a train while boarding the Firefly and was treated by Dr. E B Fulliam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsch Button Company
Nellie Archer
F. L. Appel
T. C. Lule
Fruitland
E. B. Fulliam
Bank Looting Under Grand Jury Probe In Utah
Utah National Bank directors announced they will urge the federal grand jury to investigate the January theft of 106000 dollars from the bank’s reserve chest. President W S McCormick said the probe will be requested when the grand jury is impaneled on April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Salt Lake City
United States Grand Jury
Utah National Bank
W.S. McCormick
Riverside Man Dies at Home
Riverside resident James Conlan died at his Riverside home early this morning. He was a well known local figure and is survived by relatives and friends in the community.
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Riverside
James Conlan
Muffins Made with Gold Medal Flour Quoted in Toast
A fragment mentions Saran Elizabeth Tai praising muffins baked with Gold Medal Flour. The note attributes the statement to Lizr and references the flour brand.
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Saran Elizanrr
Lizr
Liquor Seidlitz Case Destruction Scheduled
The liquor forfeited to the state in the Seidlitz case is being destroyed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidlitz
New Police Uniforms Delayed Arriving in City
The day and night police uniforms expected today were not received but should arrive within a day or two. Once they arrive officers will don the new apparel.
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Ferry the Frogman
Jack Strause
Hattie Harris
Comedienne
Bestenielner’s
Jesse Barnard
Charles Stone
H. L. Putnam
Kary
Rolice Gunps
G. A
K. Post
Thos. Jefferson
House of Burgesses
Martha Skelton
Constitutional Congress
Congress
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Great Britain
Charlottesville
John Adams
Thomas Jeferson
Monticello
Ferry the Frog
Americar
Dipper
Congregational Church
This
Button Factory
CC. L. Butterfield
R. R. No
Wilton
Iowa
Lady and Gentlemen Solicitors
Grand Hotel
R. J. Henderson
E. Jennison
Telephone
Chas. H. Gebbie
East Second Street
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
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