Basketball Tonight and Easter Sales at Local Stores
Tomorrow night at 8 15 the city championship basketball game at the Y with 25 cent admission plus a sequence of local sales events. Bestonlehner and McCorm Dry Goods advertise Easter specials on gloves lace waists and sheet music while Hirt and Fesler run a 15 cent music sale and 8 copies for a dollar. The Royal Neighbors celebrate their 13th anniversary at Woodman hall and Mrs Smith sustains a hand injury at the Leo Hirsch button plant with Dr Fulham in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Leo Hirsch
E. B. Fulham
Royal Neighbors of
America
Woodman Hall
McCorm Dry Goods Co
Concord Social: Local Visits and Friendship Notes
Concord Iowa residents report visits and gatherings. Geo Tomphson and family called on Coolidges in Fredonia. Chloe Blake hosted friends at home. Clara Wagner returned from Strawberry Hill visit. Lena Lowe visited Muscatine. A D McNamer visits Chicago relative. Maude George and Sweet Johnson attended Columbus Junction church. Barker and Tompson families visited Letts. Maude George checked on Fay Wagner ill with measles. Johnston family hosted by Floyd Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Geo. Tomphson
Freda
Chicago
Maude George
Sweet Johnson
Columbus Junction
Grandma Barker
Walter Tompson
Mildred
Arthur
Near Letts
Jno. Barker
S. L. Johnston
Floyd
Fredonia
Joanna Gold Medal Flour touted as real economy tool
A brief item notes Joanna Gold emphasizes Medal Flour as a real economy asset and urges prudence in its promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna
Prudence
Clergy Dispute Delays Meeting At A M E Church
Rev Bruce will not call a meeting of the official board and Presiding Elder J L Phillips, in town, says he cannot intervene without a call. Phillips waits at the parsonage while factions remain divided and no progress is made toward a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bruce
J. L. Phillips
Bruce
Phillips
Passes Away After Lingering Illness in City
Mrs. Mary Miller Keckler, 1848 birth, longtime city resident, died about 9 50 this morning after a yearlong illness. She was active in the United Brethren church and affiliated with Fraternal Aid and Women's Relief Corps. Survived by husband George Keckler Sr a daughter Carrie Terry and three stepchildren. funeral plans not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keckler
Eighth
Cypress Streets
United Brethren Church
Fraternal Aid Association
Women's Relief Corps
Banner Lodge
Mary Miller Keckler
Cedar County
Tipton
William Miller
Silas Miller
Mechanicsville
Eliza Hart
Mt. Shasta
Cal
Carrie Terry
Cedar Street
Cora Noble
West Third Street
D. M. Keckler
East Sixth Street
George Keckler, Jr
East Hill
Rev Sherwood Heard at Trinity Church
Rock Island clergyman Rev G H Sherwood gave the Lent sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church on Work Out Your Salvation. He stressed salvation through earnest work in the Christian life, noting sacraments aid only for sincere workers. Rev A J E Ross filled the Rock Island pulpit in Sherwood's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Trinity Church
G. H. Sherwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
A. J. E. Ross
Rev. Sherwood
President MacLean Addresses Local High School
President George E. MacLean of the University of Iowa spoke to high school students for about 30 minutes after a 10:15 train arrival at the invitation of Superintendent W. F. Chevalier. He urged longer preparation in education and warned that haste to enter business or professional life leads to serious mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Chevalier
George E. MacLean
University of Iowa
East Buffalo News Briefs from Muscatine to Buffalo Prairie
A. W. Murdock and Archey McClean visited Muscatine. Miss Vesta Ward visited Edgington and Miss Florence Tompson spent time in Buffalo Prairie. W. C. Kimball and wife shopped in Rock Island. Miss Edith Whitmore begins spring term at East Buffalo school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
A. W. Murdock
Archey McClean
Muscatine
Vesta S. Ward
Edgington
Ethel
Bertha McDearmon
Florence Tompson
Buffalo Prairie
Estellye Elliott
W. C. Kimball
Rock Island
Co. W. MecDearmon
Eva Attig
Marston
Agnes Kelly
Susye Murdock
C. W. MccDearmon
London
East
West Buffalo
Edith Whitmore
Mellie Elliott
Local Social Notes Highlight Reynolds Shopping Trip
Clarence Kimball tended to household tasks this week while Mrs A W Murdock and daughter Cressie shopped in Reynolds on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Hugh Dunlap of Hamlet visited Sunday with her daughter Mrs Clarence Kimball. L N Lewis of Aledo called on A W Murdock Sunday. M J Kelly learned Sunday of his sister Mrs William Bosold's death in Rock Island, formerly of East Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kimball
A. W. Murdock
Cressie
Reynolds
Hugh Dunlap
Hamlet
L. N. Lewis
Aledo
M. J. Kelly
William Bosold
Rock Island
East Buffalo
Secret High School Secret Societies Flourish Despite Ban
Board of education President Fulham reveals three secret high school societies thriving after a ban on fraternities and Greek letter groups. Two are Greek letter chapters Sigma Omega and Delta Kappa Phi, plus the M. X. X. X. X. club. Girls reportedly maintain pins and meetings while authorities warn of possible abolition if tied to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulham
Board of Education
Delta Kappa Delta
Sigma Omega’s
Delta Kappa Phi
Supervisors to Confer With Detroit Architect Mills
The board of supervisors will meet with Architect Mills of Detroit next week to outline plans for a new jail and heating plant. The jail is planned for completion this summer, likely before the new courthouse, with Mills to draft concepts after the meeting and incorporate board suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architect Mills
Detroit
Board of Supervisors
Mills
Court House
Batchelor Girl Belts Now On Sale At McColm Dry Goods Co
McColm Dry Goods Co offers batchelor girl belts in all sizes and colors now available for purchase. The advertisement highlights full color options and size range for fashion shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Death of Davenport man George Koenigsaecker at 55
Peter Koenigsaecker of Davenport reports the death of his brother George Koenigsaecker aged 55. Born February 21 1855 in Alsace Lorraine France he lived in Rock Island before moving to Davenport where he resided a decade. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Otto Weingartner and Frances at home and two sons Charles and Louis Davenport funeral Saturday at 9 from St Josephs Church Davenport with Holy Family cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Koenigsaecker
George Koenigsaecker
Davenport
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Rock Island
Otto Weingartner
Frances
Charles
Louis
St. Joseph’s Church
Holy Family Cemetery
Educator Carl L. Suksdorf Dies in Davenport
Carl L. Suksdorf longtime Davenport educator and principal of school No. 11 died after a brief illness. He was a prominent German resident of Davenport and Scott county, had battled rheumatism for about a decade, and suffered a general breakdown of vital forces before his death yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Carl L. Suksdorf
Scott County
Suksdorf
Wallace v Millar patent option trial in district court
A. P. Wallace sues J. W. Millar over an option on button machine patents. Wallace bought for 200 dollars and seeks completion of the purchase while the defense claims McKee Bliven funded and later bought all interest. Judge A. J. House presides this afternoon with Kammerer Reed for plaintiff and Jayne Hoffman and E. M. Warner for defense. The Gunzenhauser will admitted to probate. executors named without bond. Louise Weckerlin named executrix without bond for Jacob Weckerling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Wallace
J. W. Millar
A. J. House
McKee
Bliven
Jayne
Hoffman
E. M. Warner
Kammerer and Reed
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Caroline
C. P. Gunzenhauser
Louise Weckerlin
Jacob Weckerling
Easter Neckwear and Accessories On Sale Now
Special Easter items including neckwear belts pocket books buckles combs and novelties are just placed on sale for Easter selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Lost Wallet Burned Leather Pocket-Book Reward
Lost burnt leather pocket-book contains a sum of money. Liberal reward offered for its return to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Office
For Sale Two Cottages Near Cypress Street
J J Havercamp offers two cottages near Cypress Street for sale with reasonable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Street
J. J. Havercamp
Social arrangements and a wedding shower in town
Final arrangements are made for a church social hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the First M E Church with music and decorated parlors. A bread and cake sale accompanies the event and a select program features Miss Cora Baker and others. invitations extend to all women of the congregation. A separate note describes a delightful miscellaneous shower for Miss Elsie Narvis in Davenport, with decorative red white and blue themes, guests, and refreshment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
T. J. Becke
E. Klepper
Miss Morrison
Cora Baker
Nina Sterneman
Edna Feaster
Mesdames
Emerson Hoopes
J. B. Mark
Joel Chenoweth
William Toyne
J. Grace
George Dayton
J. C. Coster
J. H. Kendig
C. Decamp
M. O. Harrington
Miss Ella Goddard
Narvis
Elsie Narvis
William Jungjohan
Davenport
Mabyl VanAtta
May Bowser
Frank Schaefer
Pearl VanAtta
West Second Street
Mrs Horst Attends Nephhews Wedding in Moscow
Mrs H D Horst of 316 East Ninth street traveled to Moscow to attend the wedding of her nephew Albert Nei naber to Miss Mabel Lenker. The ceremony was held last evening at 7 30 oclock at the bride’s parents home. The couple are well known locally and friends here are pleased by the news of their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
East Fifth Street
Bert Garrison
W. H. Cramer
John Wolfe
Alberta M. Sauer
Emma Horst
Joseph Biles
Louisa Luchterhand
Harry Biles
Anna Cramer
Fred Shherman
Cora Fowler
Paulina Lange
Mary Miller
Sarah
Mary McKillip
H. D. Horst
East Ninth Street
Moscow
Albert Neinaber
Mabel Lenker
Methodist home mission meeting at Bridgman home
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held an interesting meeting this afternoon at Mrs. C. W. Bridgman’s on Mulberry Avenue. Attendance was good, a short business session was held, and a social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. W. Bridgman
Mulberry Avenue
Colonel Hare Circle Holds Regular Meeting At G A R Hall
The regular meeting of Colonel Hare Circle will be held at the G A R hall tomorrow evening at 7 30. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Mems
Pasadena
Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Mrs Humes Hosts Birthday at East Second Street Home
Highland Noble Sewing society members gathered yesterday afternoon for Mrs Jas Humes birthday celebration on East Second street. Guests played games and did sewing while gifts were presented and refreshments served.
Miriam Aid Society Plans All Day Sewing Event
The Miriam Aid society met at Mrs. J. D. Fulham's Front street home for a social afternoon. Delicous refreshments were served. They decided to hold an all day sewing at the I O O F hall on May 13 with a picnic dinner served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Society
J. D. Fulham
Front Street
I. O. O. F. Hall
Mrs Molis Hosts Small Social Evening in Iowa Avenue Home
Mrs William Molis of Iowa avenue entertained a few friends last evening. An enjoyable time followed and ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molis
Iowa Avenue
United Brethren Kensington Club to Meet at Mrs Giesler’s
The United Brethren Kensington club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Giesler on West Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Kensington Club
Fred Giesler
West Seventh Street
Birthday Surprise for Miss Hannah Maisenbach
Friends of Miss Hannah Maisenbach honored her birthday with a surprise party gifting a diamond ring. A program featured two duet performers Josephine Thorl ey Mollie Beckman, readings by Martha Fuhlman, piano solos by Mabel Morford and Mollie Fuhlman, and a whistling solo by Emma Schrieber. A three course supper followed with floral table decor, and guests extended best wishes for many happy returns. A Ladies Aid meeting at First Presbyterian church parlor Friday at 2 pm will finalize plans for the annual picnic supper the next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Maisenbach
Josephine Thorley
Mollie Beckman
Martha Fuhlman
Mabel Morford
Emma Schrieber
Mollie Fuhlman
A. G. L. Girls Entertained by Miss Margie Meerdink
The A. G. L. Girls were entertained by Miss Margie Meerdink at her home on 822 Pine Street. They played many games and enjoyed refreshments during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Meerdink
Pine Street
THFONOSIA Gold Medal Flour makes lightest ares
Gold Medal Flour claims a lighter aeration result from its product in tests, asserting superior texture and quality for baked goods. CE
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Leibbrand, Ryan
Focal News
Bestenlehner’s
Frank Bowman
Hirt & Fesler’s
Hirt & Fesler
Cloer J. Phillips
Ing
Swan
Venirs
George Keckler, SR
Toben
Malone @ Co
Buffalo
J. L. Davis
L. B. Lee
West Front St
Davis
Davis & Lee
General Blacksmiths and Horseshoers
Ws. FD Fea
MR. and
Mrs. Jamison
Mrs. Horst
First Presbyterian Church
Muscatine Produce Co
Orange & 3Rd
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