Masonic Lodge Meeting Schedule Listing
Dennis O'Leary Sachem Riley M Wishart C of R Muscatine Lodge 5 meets weekly Miriam Lodge 27 D of R meets on the second and fourth Fridays Prairie encampment first and third Fridays Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday A 8S Lawrence Thrice Alustrianus Master Geo C Winn Recorder A J Barger Chancellor 2 C Coster Recorder
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Sc.o
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Webb Council of Royal & Select Masters
Stein's Music Hall
Lawrence
Alustrianus
Geo. C. Winn
All the News in the Neighborhood Column
A weekly correspondence feature shares local happenings as neighbors and kin exchange brief updates. Readers hear from acquaintances and relatives about daily life, events, and community ties in a familiar hometown voice.
Rev Lincoln Hughes to preach on Island and Hopewell
Fruitland Iowa reports Rev Lincoln Hughes a former Muscatine Island resident will preach at the Island church Sunday morning August 9 and in the afternoon at Hopewell. Other items note births, visits, harvest activity, and local social news including a found shawl and lost items.
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Fruitland
Lincoln Hughes
Muscatine Island
Island
Hopewell
Contriman
Dr. Oliver
Hazel Jarvis
Alice Beatty
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Isaac Greiner
Albert McKeown
Cedar Township
Jake Gonse
Vinton
Hazel Lindsay
Manlove
Musserville
Elsie Kemp
Grandview
Drake
Shepherd
Eisele and Son
George Rummery, Jr
Drummond
Okla
G. D. Rummery
Florence Miles
Schiverin
C. H. Middleton
Wm. McIntyre
Cora Weed
Muscatine
Social news from Green Valley area dances and visits
The Green Valley region reports a well attended platform dance at Mrs. Joans Burn and social gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eisele. Residents describe visits, travel on the Firefly between Muscatine and Letts, and local residents sharing events through the week.
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Green Valley
Joan Burn
Joe Eisele
Mike Willhite
Muscatine
X. Eisele
Rene Dewale
Sereal
Stella Holiday
Flossy
Aon Wright
Joe Snyder
Grace Eisele
Sylva Willhite
Charley Fowler
Vera
Fruitland
Ada Lindley
Letts
Christy Harrigan
Fred Mish
Pat Towney
Bert Hall
Frank Grogjean
Hoffmeyer
Fletcher
Charley Plowman
Threshing Delayed by Rain. Local News from Adams
Rain Wednesday paused threshing for a day or two but brought relief as corn needed moisture. Visitors include Mrs. Albert Brazel and Nellie from Muscatine and Mrs. John Myers. Several residents, including George Hallack, suffered a minor accident. Ollie Berry works at F. B. Mapes. Roy Lukenbach and Bert Fifer from Muscatine stay awhile.
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Adams
Albert Brazel
Nellie
Muscatine
Lukenbach
John Myers
George Hallack
Ollie Berry
F. B. Mapes
H. Ryan
Roy Lukenbach
Bert Fifer
Henry Myers
Ayers
Cochran
Sevastopol
George McMichael
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Say Muscatine Testimony
Local resident Frank Royster reports chronic backache and kidney distress eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's pharmacy. The ad, claiming a Muscatine proof, urges readers to buy at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents and to remember the Doan's name.
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Frank Royster
Clinton Street
Musser’s
Dean
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Jamison Woman Continues Her Community Work
Mrs. Jamison has been doing her work. She remains active in local service, supporting neighborhood programs and volunteer efforts throughout the season.
Shiloh Local Notices Clear Summer Visits
Miss Pearl and Myrtle Greiner return from Cedar Falls where they attended the State Normal summer session. Miss Meerdink of Des Moines visits cousin Mrs Hayden Gray. Ernest Barns of Greenville Illinois enjoying a vacation at the Hoskins home. Miss Annie Selman of Muscatine visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Hugh McKillip. Miss Kathryn Plitt of Wilton visits sister Mrs J G Klein. Chauncey Schmidt of Muscatine visits uncle S J Brumaugh.
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Shiloh
Pearl
Myrtle Greiner
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Meerdink
Des Moines
Hayden Gray
Ernest Barns
Greenville
Ilinois
Hoskins
Annie Selman
Muscatine
Hugh McKillip
Kathryn Plitt
Wilton
J. G. Klein
Little Chauncey Schmidt
S. J. Brumbaugh
Woodmen log rolling draws Moscow crowds
Moscow residents flocked to Wilton for log rolling with the Wood men while threshing engines rumble nearby. A new self field separator arrived and will be tested by Charles Henderson and Dan Smith at Charles Fryberger’s farm. Ed Athaiter preached at the M E church. large blackberries are being picked, with one family gathering 100 quarts in a day. Mrs Jagow of Muscatine visits sister Mrs Henderson.
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Moscow
Wilton
George Lincoln
Chas. Henderson
Dan Smith
Chas. Fryberger
Athaiter
Northwestern University
M. E
Jagow
Muscatine
Elsie Henderson
Amish News Briefs From Indiana July Harvest Notes
The July report notes frequent rains that boost corn as threshing begins. Local ventriloquist shows tour continues on the chosen route. A hay load overturned injuring Elmer Miller, dislocating his left thumb. John Wireye’s team ran away during a storm but without damage. Mrs. C. C. Lantz improves from cancer on her left hand. Father Lantz and wife from Iowa City visit Cc. C. Lantz’s family helping harvest. Nellie Long and M. F. Palmer attended normal at Iowa City. Blackberry crop is fine. Jonas Miller plans to install a telephone. M. E. fourth quarterly meeting set for August 1–2 at Franklin.
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Amish
Elmer Miller
John Wireye
Charley Chandler
C. C. Lantz
Father Lantz
Iowa City
Cc. C. Lantz
Nellie Long
M. F. Palmer
Jonas Miller
M. E
Franklin
Social and church notes from Oak Grove
Mrs. S Cornell is ill under Dr Weaver care. Mrs Adam Beck also ill with Dr Heidel attending and Miss Flo Brown nursing. A social at Mr Atting Houseman with Thomas Beatey friends. Dorcas Sewing Society meeting at Mrs Eysink’s with about forty attendees and supper. Ed Horton suspects another pony theft. Laura Stinson visiting for Sunday school. preaching at 3 pm. John Parks and Mrs Parks visit island with sister. Minnie Siders from West Liberty called in.
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Oak Grove
S. Cornell
Weaver
Adam Beck
Dr. Heidel
Flo. Brown
John Parks
Park
Minnie Siders
West Liberty
Pine Creek Farmers Near Grain Cut Finish
Pine Creek reports farmers near completion of grain cutting for the year with oats fair and corn growing well. Mrs Aug Kemper visited her parents Claus Hanson on Sunday. Henry Shultz north of Fairport injured when his mower contact likely referenced.
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Pine Creek
Aug. Kemper
Claus Hanson
Henry Shultz
Fairport
Old Timer Snake and Local Social Notes
A nine foot rattle snake with twenty rattles and a button is described as an old timer. Auy Kemper and son Henry visited Muscatine on business Wednesday. Raymond Fix called on friend Harry Jakeman Sunday. John Franklin was a Muscatine caller Wednesday. John Siep and wife of Muscatine were picking black berries in the vicinity Sunday.
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Auy Kemper
Henry
Muscatine
Raymond Fix
Harry Jakeman
John Franklin
John Siep
Haying Near Owl Creek and Creekside News Briefs
Farmers finish haying in Owl Creek area. James Metz sells cows to Blue Grass shipper. James Phillips helps Fred Rinnert with harvest. Walter Clemons on sick list but improving. Steam thresher active around town. Possible wedding soon along the creek. Mollie Henke visiting Muscatine this week.
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Owl Creek
Tom Collins
James Metz
Blue Grass Shipper
James Phillips
Fred Rinnert
Walter Clemons
Mollie Henke
Muscatine
Local Notes From Ainsworth and Nearby Towns
Miss Eva Easter visits Oskaloosa while James Stewart Sr and Letta Trotter return from Avoca Iowa. Mayme Rush and Martha Walker travel to Colfax Iowa this week. Dr A J Laird and son fish at Cone Lake for a few days. Kate Buckly of Washington visits Mabel Fordyce. J Newton and daughter Mary Tomlinson of Rock Island visit T J Easter. John Hardin and daughters visit Washington. George Carson and Ed Funson return from Minneapolis.
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Ainsworth
Eva Easter
Oskaloosa
James Stewart, Sr
Letta Trotter
Avoca
Mayme Rush
Martha Walker
Colfax
A. J. Laird
Cone Lake
Kate Buckly
Washington
Mabel Fordyce
J. Newton
Mary Tomlinson
Hazel Dell Notes on Threshing and Visits
Hazel Dell reports a needed shower for corn and active threshing. Visitors include J S Lutz and son from Buffalo Prairie, Frank Swigart, E Potter and family, Emma Anderson, Florence Fisher, Katie Fisher, Maggie Powell, Guy Potter, and Aubry McGinnis. A Muscatine visitor treated eyes and a Dungan grave picnic is planned for Sept 5.
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Hazel Dell
J. S. Lutz and Son
Buffalo Prairie
E. Potter
Frank Swigart
E. H. Potter
J. G. Powell
T. T. Townsly
Lou Zollner
Mewes
Emma Anderson
Florence
Katie Fisher
Maggie Powell
Guy Potter
Muscatine
Dungan’s
Tom Fisher
Aubry McGinnis
Daily Notes From Columbus City Local Gossip
Local brief items report visits and returns among residents including Miss Sarah Rinehart, Charlie Burns, Alvin Burns, and L. Axtell family. Health concerns appear for Lucinda Johnston and Mrs. Frank Moore. Mentions of travel from Clearfield Albia Paton and South Dakota with several visitors stopping in town. Read The Journal for more details.
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Columbus City
Sarah Rinehart
Washington
Charlie Burns
Eldon
Dena Spaeth
Alvin
J. H. Duncan
Clearfield
Joe Schoch
L. Axtell
A. C. Buttman
Asa Merrill
Pacific Coast
Alice Butler
Wapello
Orville Sifes
Cedar Rapids
Lyman Huff
Emma Orr
Albia
Frank Moore
Fat Duncan
Burlington
W. K. Moore
Jennie Griffith
South Dakota
Friends Meetings, Socials Mentioned in Springdale Notes
In Springdale notes July 31, the quarterly Friends meeting at Friends church and a Christian Endeavor Union event led by Prof. Edwards are listed along with a missionary meeting. Local visits include Davenport health news, Des Moines guests, and several West Liberty and Muscatine connections. Ed. Negus returns from Davenport, while a family gathering honors Hartapee.
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Springdale
Friends Quarterly
Friends Church
Christian Endeavor Union
Edwards
Oskaloosa
Jason Negus
Davenport
Boyd Eves
Wm. Hartapee
Des Moines
Elma
Mae Leonard
Muscatine
Will Bye
Cedar Rapids
J. S. Fawcett
Amos Cook
South
W. A. Phelps
L. H. Embree
Tipton
Ethel Fawcett
Nellie Pownell
N. W. Burnett
Nellie
John Pearson
Mary Deforest
Charles
West Liberty
Edna Singleton
Ethel Scott
Geo. Hutchison
H. C. McCann
Helen McCann
Union Valley
Z. Ellyson
W. B. Ellyson
Oxley
A. E. Kimberly
Laura Thiele
Nannie Maxson
Harrison, Neb
Eliza Schooler
Elvira Negus
H. Negus
Iowa City
Ed. Negus
Lydia Larson
Edward Cook
Wichita
Kan
South Windham
Maine
Amy Cook
J. S. Fawcett & Son
Low Round Trip Rates to the North Pacific Coast
A Great Northern Railway sale offers very low round trip fares to North Pacific Coast destinations through August 14. For details contact W. M. Romine D P A G N Ry 407 Walnut St Des Moines. Ida Grove forms a new National Guard company. Forest City Summit hotel closes for lack of patrons.
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North Pacific Coast
Great Northern Railway
W. M. Romine
G. N. Ry
Walnut Street
Des Moines
National Guard
Ida Grove
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