Local Labor Wanted at Heinz Pickle Works and Community Notices
Job openings at Heinz Pickle Works for immediate labor apply at the office. Bread coffee cake and rolls sale announced for Methodist church tomorrow afternoon. Lizzie Leimbach and W Davies of Davenport attended the Iowa Legion of Honor sociable last evening. Great tailored suit sale at Mc Corm Dry Goods Co with spring models at one third off Friday and Saturday. Mrs. C J Jones and the Joneses and Mrs. Banker visit with tri city friends. Myrtle Meredith of 908 Cypress Street leaves for Davenport to visit friends. Anna Blicker missionary spoke to Washington school pupils on Life in India. Mrs. C A Wiese of Davenport departs after visiting her parents. Joseph Scranton of Washington will live with Meyers family at 415 East Tenth Street. D B Addleman gravely ill hospitalized at Hershey. For sale shade and fruit trees and a few Shetland ponies by Chas Stone. St Matthias Industrial meets Friday at 2 PM. Miss Bessie Neal of Rock Island returns home after Muscatine visit. More first mortgage farm loans from 500 to 5000 dollars by J E Stevenson 209 Indiana Avenue. Pythian Sisters meeting followed by short musical program and refreshments. Mrs M T Harlow of Hartford Conn departs after visiting her sister.
Fire threat at Cape May Point cottages prompts aid
Fire at Cape May Point endangers several cottages near Cape May. The village lacks a fire department, so Cape May and nearby towns have been asked to send assistance to combat the blaze.
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Cape May Point
Cape May
N. J
Jury Action is Secret in Roy Case
Rockingham county grand jury in Exeter finished deliberations on Gracia Calla testimony about her husband Paul Roy of Paris as slayer of her brother George A. Carkins last January. No report was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Rockingham County
Grand Jury
Gracia Calla
Paul E. Roy
Paris
George A. Carkins
River Bulletin Stage Height Change Reads Davenport Muscatine
River stage height changes listed for Davenport and Muscatine with new readings in feet showing slight increases over prior levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Davenport
Muscatine
Colosse Percheron Stallion to Stand at Warfield Lucas St 1908
Pure bred and enrolled Percheron stallion Colosse will stand the 1908 season at G. A. Warfield's Lucas Street location two blocks west of the street car line. He weighs 2200 pounds and stands 18 hands high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colosse
G. A. Warfield’s
Lucas St
Independent lineup grows as tryouts near
Muscatine Independent announces new hopefuls for its squad. Ray Gaston of St. Louis and John Valerius of Brooklyn Iowa are expected to join, with Switzer among those trying out. Manager Bebb plans fast schedule including Chicago Pastimes June 6 and 7 plus games with Three-Eye and Central Association teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Bebb
Ray Gaston
St. Louis
John Valerius
Brooklyn
Gaston
Valerius
Roach Elected Vice President of Iowa Sons of the Revolution
W L Roach of Muscatine was elected vice president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the Revolution at the Davenport Commercial Club during the society's annual meeting. Also elected were President W H Wilson Secretary Dr J A Daniel Treasurer E L Hayward and Chaplain Rev DeWitt Dowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Roach
Sons of the Revolution
Muscatine
Iowa Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Davenport Commercial Club
W. H. Wilson
J. A. Daniel
E. L. Hayward
DeWitt Dowling
Girls In Charge Of Next Auroran High School Paper
The Auroran staff will be predominantly directed by the school girls with editorial control fully in their hands. Boys handle most advertising while the girls supervise the editorial department ensuring a novel publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auroran
The
Jury awards $25 damages in Muscatine Journal case
In the case of T. Russell against the Muscatine Journal, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The court instructed for the plaintiff after several hours of deliberation, fixing damages at twenty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal Printing Company
T. Russell
Muscatine Journal
Social event at First M E Church by Ladies' Aid society
Mesdames Hanley Payne Bridgman Williamson Meyers Kincaid Smith Francis Burnside and Miss Boiler host a social at the First M E church parlors tomorrow afternoon. A coffee cake and bread sale accompanies the event with a short program led by Mrs George Hall and Mrs Fred Smith. Program items include soloists Mrs Ed Hahn and Mrs George Dayton and readers and soloist Mrs G B Samuels Mrs L J Becke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
J. R. Hanley
J. M. Payne
Charles Bridgman
E. D. Williamson
J. Meyers
Charles Kincaid
C. W. Smith
P. W. Francis
Ed Burnside
Miss Boiler
M. FE
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Hall
Fred Smith
Ed Hahn
G. B. Samuels
George Dayton
L. J. Becke
Neidig honored by United Brethren Sabbath school
A. J. Neidig was surprised by officers and teachers of the United Brethren Sabbath school last evening. Miss Carrie Mull presented him with an umbrella for his loyal service as superintendent for many years. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neidig
United Brethren Sabbath School
Carrie Mull
Mr. Neidig
Death or Rengo weight loss cure
An advertisement touts Rengo as a fat cure with rapid 60 day loss of 60 pounds. It claims heart fat reduction improves health and energy, urging readers to buy at $1 per box from The Rengo Co. and offering a free trial by mail. Muscatine druggists also carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
Muscatine
A. W. Morgan
Druggzist
Davenport Senator Denies He Won't Seek Nomination
Davenport Iowa April 23 Senator De Armand said in Davenport that rumors of his withdrawal from the congressional race are unfounded. He stated reports in the Second district were spread to attract signers away from his petitions and he has not considered withdrawing at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
de Armand
Dangerous surgery avoided by Dr King pills ad
An 25c advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as painless purifiers preventing abdominal surgery, promoting Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Purchasers Take Over Art's Panitorium and Barber Shop
Purchase by E Franklin and Charles Purdun complete for Art's panitorium on Iowa avenue. They will assume charge around May 1. Franklin already runs the barber shop and has a strong trade, Purdun is well known in Muscatine. Welch founded the panitorium four years ago and has run it since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Franklin
Charles Purdun
Art
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Franklin
Purdun
Muscatine
A. H. Welch
Severe Local Storm Damages Utilities and Property
A major afternoon storm disrupted telephone service across the city. Lightning struck a wire at the Sherman Springer meat market near Eighth and Cypress, burning the motor. West Hill lightning damaged a telephone line and stunned a horse owned by Wm. Van Zyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kecklerville
Sherman Springer
Eighth and
Cypress Streets
West Hill
Wm. van Zyl
Wisconsin woman credits Grape-Nuts with recovery from dyspepsia
A Wisconsin woman shares a long struggle with dyspepsia and weight loss. After trying Grape-Nuts with milk and lime water her condition improves, enabling meals she could not tolerate before. She reports stronger brain and nerves and now consumes Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper while diversifying meals. There is a slogan attribution to Postum Co. Battle Creek and a reference to The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grosjean Case Against Railroad Heard This Afternoon
S N Grosjean sues the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway for 200 dollars claiming two cattle were killed and one injured near the Cranston depot by a Milwaukee train. Richman Richman and E M Warner represent the plaintiff while Jayne Hoffman defend for the railroad.
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S. N. Grosjean
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
A. J. House
Grosjean
Cranston
Richman & Richman
E. M. Warner
Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa City resident seeks support for blind home project
Mrs. Alice Walton Beatty, a well known Island resident, visited Iowa City to rally local interest in establishing a home for the aged blind as an addition to the Vin ton institution.
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Alice Walton Beatty
Island
Iowa City
Institution For
Vinton
Iowa Legion of Honor Holds Evening Session and Social
The Iowa Legion of Honor convened at their hall for a business meeting followed by dancing and social time that extended to a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legion of Honor
Steinhagen defendants face dismissal in assault case
Waterloo reporter notes that near defense testimony the county attorney urged dismissal of the indictment and discharge of Edward and Louis Steinhagen. Prosecutor cites witness Fred A. Snyder who admits error in identifying the defendants as his attackers after Snyder was shot twice on February 8.
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Waterloo
Edward and
Louis Steinhagen
Fred A. Snyder
Snyder
German Baptist Pastor Delivers Address at West Hill
Rev. A. L. Tilgner, pastor of the German Baptist church, delivered a very interesting address at the West Hill chapel last evening. The meeting was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tilgner
German Baptist Church
West Hill Chapel
Exhibit at Musser Library Showcases Pupil Work
An exhibit at P. M. Musser Public Library in Muscatine will display eighth grade pupil work from art, sewing, manual training, penmanship and water color. Miss Ella M. Witter oversees drawing and watercolor. Harry Jacobsen leads boys manual training. teachers of eighth grade girls supervise sewing on several days. Officials plan annual exhibitions if the current one proves satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
P. M. Musser
Ella M. Witter
Harry Jacobsen
Safe Breaks Away on Iowa Avenue Stair Case
A large iron safe owned by Dr. J. L. Klein broke loose while being lowered down the stairs from his office on Iowa avenue this afternoon and struck the sidewalk below with considerable force. The staircase steps were damaged slightly but no material damage was done to the safe.
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Pr. Klein
J. L. Klein
Iowa Avenue
Davidson Funeral Services Held At Home
The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Davidson will be held from the late residence, 408 West Third Street, Friday at 2 30 PM. Dr J C Willitts of First Methodist Church will conduct. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in private services.
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Andrew Davidson
West Third Street
J. C. Willitts
First Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
The Boy Clairvoyant and Palmist Offers Help
A local advertisement promotes a Boy Medium who answers questions in trance about love health business law suits and more. The service claims to reveal future knowledge aid personal magnetism and control with a fee of 50 cents for a limited time. Office hours are 9 am to 9 pm at 124 East Second Street in the former Dr Lange office.
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Dr. Lange
East Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fretz Mfg. Co
Philadelphia
Gloria
Reinemund
Heinz Pickle Works
Methodist Church
Lizzie Leimbach
W. Davies
Davenport, Ia
Iowa Legion of Honor Sociable
McCorm Dry Goods Co
C. J. Jones
G. H. Jones
W. Banker
Tri-Cities
Myrtle Meredith
Cypress Street
Anna Blicker
India
Washington School
C. A. Wiese
Henry Gettert
Hershey Avenue
Joseph Scranton
Washington
William Meyers
East Tenth Street
D. B. Addleman
Hershey Hospital
Chas. Stone
St. Matthias
Bessie Neal
Rock Island
J. E. Stevenson
In. Ave
Pythian Sisters
M. T. Harlow
Hartford, Conn
F. W. Swan
Oriental Rug Sale
Mr.Desteian
Journal
E. C. Peto
Theo
Wieter
Stewart Road
Carl Braun Bakery
SALKE
T. B. Holcomb & Son
Front St
Mulberry and Ninth Streets
Lucas St. Stirlen & Rowan
W. Front
J. B. Hyink
Girls IN Charge
Railway Company
ATD
China
Haviland Dinnerware
Musser Library
Davidson
Cohn Mer.co
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