Lawn Social at Mrs Ellinwood's South Muscatine
Local notices report a lawn social hosted by the Royal Neighbors Sunshine club on August 3 at Mrs Ellinwood's lawn in South Muscatine. Visitors John Little and Fred Moore from Columbus Junction return home after business in the city. Josephine Wyant leaves Monday for Chicago summer school and relatives. Os trander's orchestra to provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Little
Fred Moore
Columbus Junction
Josephine Wyant
Chicago
Fire Department Thanks Journal for Help in Event
Foremen of Muscatine Volunteer Fire Department pass resolutions thanking firms and individuals who aided Firemen's Day parade. The list includes L. E. Clark, C. H. Gobble, Retail Merchants, parade judges, city council, donors, flower givers, Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, and local promoters W. H. Deutschman and others. Signed by department leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Journal
Muscatine Volunteer Fire Department
L. E. Clark
Commercial Club
C. H. Gobble
Retail Merchants’ Association
Messrs
Busch, Clark and Eichenauer
Gottbrecht
Rosenmund
Schmer
Horst
Bitzer
Diercks
Muscatine
Woods Plans Another Balloon Ascension After Accident
In a Bellevue hospital interview Mr Woods says he will be ready for another balloon ascent in three weeks despite a prior fall from a caboose that nearly cost him his life. He mentions bruises healing and two broken foot bones mending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
Weaver
Bulldog McDaniel Sentenced for Ring Theft
Bulldog McDaniel was found guilty before Squire H. S. Howe and jailed for 15 days for stealing a ring from a lady whose household goods he helped move. Dude Slaven, jailed five days for disturbing the peace, and Moocher Clark, jailed 15 days for begging and being obnoxious in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel
Squire H. S. Howe
Dude Slaven
F. W. Eversmeyer
Moocher
Clark
Dunham Seeks Divorce Over Temper and Alleged Assault
Carroll Dunham files for divorce from Grace Dunham in district court with attorney John G. Kammerer. He seeks restoration to single status citing domestic trouble, alleged assault, and Grace Dunham's fault finding, cross temper, and unsatisfactory conduct as key reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Dunham
District Court
John G. Kammerer
Grace Dunham
New Journal Junior Department Aims to Welcome Young Writers
The Muscatine Journal announces a forthcoming Journal Junior, edited by Grace Sorenson, inviting boys and girls to contribute essays stories and letters. Submissions should include name and address and be sent to THE JOURNAL JUNIOR MUSCATINE IOWA. The section will publish next Saturday as its own paper for young readers with contests parties and summer notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sorenson
Miss Sorenson
Journal
Journal Junior
Muscatine
Iowa
Little Journal
Joyce Funeral Held For Bishop I. W. Joyce
The funeral for Bishop I. W. Joyce was held in Minneapolis with private family services at noon and a public service at 2 p.m. at Wesley church. Rev. Dr. Fayette L. Thompson led the rites with tributes from Bishop Joseph F. Berry Stephen Merril and John M. Walden. Interment followed at Lakewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette L. Thompson
Davenport
St. Minneapolis
I. W. Joyce
Wesley Church
Joseph F. Berry
Buffalo
N. Y
Stephen M. Merril
Chicago
John M. Walden
Cincinnati
Lakewood Cemetery
United Association Formed After Dealers Action
Local meat trade groups held meetings to wind up affairs and voted to disband. The formal organization of the United Association followed later in the day, marking a transition in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ica
National Meat Dealers Action
United Association
Monmouth Man Drowned in Mississippi River near Huron Island
James Hunter Peacock twenty two son of Judge T C Peacock of Monmouth died after drowning while bathing in the Mississippi near Huron Island at Keithsburg Illinois. He graduated from Monmouth College last year and had been with his father in the law office. The swift current and shallow bar area likely led to his fall beyond his depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keithsburg
Ill
James Hunter Peacock
T. C. Peacock
Monmouth
Huron Island
Monmouth College
Peacock
Ladies Auxiliary of Company C Meeting Then Dance
The Ladies Auxiliary of Company C plans a Thursday evening meeting followed by a social and dancing session. Members are invited to attend the gathering and enjoy refreshments and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary of
Co. C
Thirteen Club Meet At Miss Hazel Mayes Home
Miss Hazel Mayes hosts Thirteen club members at her West Third street home on Thursday afternoon for an informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteen Club
Hazel Mayes
West Third Street
Young Ladies Return From Social Visits in Davenport
The young ladies who visited homes of Miss Mae McDermott and Miss Sadie Kuebler have returned home. Miss Mae Miller stayed longest in the city and went back to Davenport last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Mae McDermott
Sadie Kuebler
Mae Miller
Davenport
Woman burned to death in Iowa mystery
In Harlan Iowa on August 1 the badly charred body of Mrs Peter Hein wife of a German farmer eight miles west of town was found in a grove about 200 yards from the house. The fire was started at her feet and authorities suspect murder as Shelby county officials probe the case and keep details confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Peter Hein
Here
Shelby County
Ladies from Muscatine enjoy Wilton house picnic
Misses Emily and Rose Fayle Kate and Cora Funck Agnes Delahan and Mrs Fred Switzer traveled to Wilton yesterday afternoon where they were entertained at a house picnic by Misses Gertrude and Margaret Switzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Emily
Rose Fayle
Kate
Cora Funck
Agnes Delahan
Fred Switzer
Gertrude
Margaret Switzer
Party of Young Ladies Visit Davenport Tomorrow
A group of young ladies will travel to Davenport by boat tomorrow morning for a day in the city. The party includes Misses Hazel Mayes Mildred Lane Beatrice Edmiston and Mrs. Pryor Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Hazel Mayes
Mildred Lane
Beatrice Edmiston
Japanese Proclaim Military Rule on Sakhalin Island
Washington August 1 report states Lieut Gen Haraguchi proclaimed a military administration over Sakhalin Island on July 30. The dispatch from Tokyo confirms the new control after Japan’s advance in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakhalin Island
Washington, D. C
Legation
Tokio
Haraguchi
Quiet Marriage for Frances Plessy and Bert Chaudoin
Miss Frances Plessy and Bert L Chaudoin were married last evening in a quiet ceremony. They traveled to Leon Louisiana immediately after the wedding where Mr Chaudoin has accepted a position. Congratulations are offered by their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Plessy
Bert L. Chaudoin
Leon
Saloon Fight Ends in Death at Dubuque County Bar
John Molloy aged 23 was struck on the head with a cuspidor by Anthony Lehnertz during a saloon fight at Fillmere Dubuque county and died. Lehnertz was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Molloy
Dubuque, Ia
Anthony Lehnertz
Fillmere
Dubuque County
Lehnertz
Friends of Mrs. Pryor Perry to be entertained
Tomorrow evening a group of Mrs. Pryor Perry's friends from WarSow Ky, formerly Miss Ella Reppert of this city, visiting here, will be entertained at the home of Miss Nellie E Robertson at 614 West Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Perry
Warsaw
Ella Reppert
Nellie E. Robertson
West Third Street
Will Cumback Dies in Greensburg Country Home
Will Cumback a noted author lecturer and politician dies at his Greensburg Indiana home after a long public career. The obituary notes his prominence in literary and political circles and his influence as a speaker. Cumback's passing marks the end of a influential public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cumback
Greensburg
Ind
Miss Pearl Davis to Be Feted at Prosser Home Card Party
Miss Mary Prosser hosts a small card gathering Wednesday evening at her East Fourth street residence. The event honors Miss Pearl Davis of Des Moines who has been visiting at the Prosser home for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prosser
East Fourth Street
Pearl Davis
Des Moines
Prosser
Homeseekers Rates via the Iowa Central Ry
On first and third Tuesdays each month, homeseekers can travel to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop-overs allowed and tickets valid 21 days. For rates and train times, contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Ry
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Tramp Killed After Being Thrown From Train East of Burlington
An unknown black tramp was thrown from a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train east of Burlington Iowa and killed. He was picked up by Brakeman Whittemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Here
Whittemore
Butchers Unify Into United National Union in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich August 1 United National Union of butchers forms as two groups merge The Master Butchers Association of America and another organization take a necessary step toward a single national body confirming their intent to unite under a common banner with plans for a new society pending final formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
United National Union of Butchers
Master Butchers Association of
Amer
Latin skin cream and powder promo note
Advertising blurb touts a Latin skin cream and Latin skin powder claiming to brighten oily muddy complexions, priced at 25 cents.
For Sale Duroc Bear and Shepherd Pups by Stineman Bros
For sale one fine registered Duroc boar and two fancy Shepherd puppies offered by Stineman Bros of Letts Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stineman Bros
Letts, Ia
Clairvoyant Madame Fay Offers $1 Reading for 50 Cents
A clairvoyant palmist Madame Fay advertises three day offer at 205 East Fifth Street. She promises to reveal the name and key interests without questions, charging 50 cents for a full one dollar reading. Hours are 9:30 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Fay
East Fifth Street
Lawn Social by Royal Neighbors in South Muscatine
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club plans a lawn social Thursday evening August 3 on Mrs Ellinwood's lawn in South Muscatine. Ostrander's Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club
Royal Neighbors’ Sunshine Club
Mrs Morgridge Recital At Grand Opera House
A large cultured audience will gather tonight at the Grand Opera house for a recital by Mrs May Dolson Morgridge of Philadelphia, assisted by Mrs Laura Hemenway Reynolds of this city. The program is described as a fine musical treat of the summer season.
Picnic Postponed to August 16 for L. L. C. Club
The L. L. C. club picnic planned for Hershey's pasture on August 2 is postponed to Wednesday August 16 due to illness. All members are expected to attend and the Ladies G. A. R. Circle have a special invitation to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WILE
Hershey's Pasture
St Mary's Church Ladies Plan Annual Festival and Concert
The ladies of St Marys church and school under Pastor Rev J I Grieser set August 22 for their annual festival and concert on church grounds. They met last Sunday to finalize the date and other arrangements and will have young ladies soliciting support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
J. I. Grieser
St. Mary‘s Church
Local Ladies Named for Muscatine Supper Table Committee
Miss Minnie Rinisland, Miss Clara Yost, Miss Anna Noll, Miss Clara Knopp, Miss Helen Braun, Miss Mary Neff, Miss Frances Biel efeld, Miss Florence Koenigsaecker and Mrs. Jos. Frankenreiter are listed among those involved with South Muscatine affairs. G. Frey also noted. The committee on supper table was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Rinisland
Clara Yost
Anna Noll
Clara Knopp
Helen Braun
Mary Neff
Frances Bielefeld
Florence Koenigsaecker
Jos. Frankenreiter
G. Frey
South Muscatine
Boston Store Employee Hosts Young Ladies At Home
Miss Mayme Gorey entertained the young ladies of the Boston Store at her home, 417 Newell Avenue, last evening. Light refreshments were served with visiting guests Miss Elizabeth Gorey and John Fitzgerald of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Gorey
Boston
Newell Avenue
Elizabeth Gorey
John Fitzgerald
Chicago
Social at East Seventh Street hosted for visiting women
Mrs. Gus Schmidt and daughter entertain about 30 ladies this afternoon from 2 to 5 at their East Seventh Street home in honor of Miss Ella Waller Mrs. Carrie Tieke of Chicago Mrs. Emma Schmidt and Miss Laura Schmidt of Tempe Arizona. Cards and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Schmidt
Florence
East Seventh Street
Ella Waller
Carrie Tieke
Chicago
Emma Schmidt
Laura Schmidt
Tempe
Arizona
Moonlight Y M C A Excursion Promises Pleasing Event
The Y M C A presents a moonlit boat excursion Friday with readings by J Wesley Holland musical selections by a ladies quartet Blanche Munn Jessie Sterlin Florence Miller Sylvia Robertson a whistling solo by Josephine Sterlin and orchestra pieces on the Columbia Two trips depart at 8 and 9 30 with cars awaiting at return to ferry excursionists home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Holland
Blanche Munn
Jessie Sterlin
Florence Miller
Sylvia Robertson
Josephine Sterlin
Columbia
Lilly excited by Oklahoma progress on 2080 acre ranch
B. E Lilly of Lawton Oklahoma arrived Sunday night after weeks in town for business. He praises Oklahoma’s potential noting his 2080 acre ranch lies about 20 miles west of Lawton. He recalls the land opened to settlement four years ago and calls the progress remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E B. Lilly
Lawton
Oklahoma
Advance agent for Parker Amusement in city for Woodmen picnic
W. J. Maguire advance agent for Parker Amusement company is in the city to oversee the carnival operations planned for the Woodmen picnic week. The company is famed nationwide for its attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Amusement Company
W. J. Maguire
United States
Dr Lyle Reppert Buys Marion Touring Car
Dr Lyle Reppert becomes owner of a large Marion touring car. The 20 horsepower machine can reach 45 miles per hour on level ground. It has been shipped by express and should arrive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Reppert
Express
Rail schedule for Muscatine Wilton and Montezuma lines
Train times listed for the c and R J & P Railway Southwest and Wilton divisions show arrivals and departures with numbers for west and eastbound trains, Montezuma and Iowa City connections, and main line arrivals at Wilton including daily and Sunday exceptions with specific times.
Train Schedules Show Daily Service to Muscatine
The notices list No 1 No 8 trains between Muscatine and Erick with departure at 11:00 am and 5:40 pm and return times 1:55 pm and 7:35 pm daily except Sunday. A No 2 No 4 pair runs 7:00 am to 1:40 pm and 9:00 am to 3:38 pm. Saturday ferrick junction departures at 8:00 pm connect to Muscatine by 9:45 pm, with a close connection to Iowa Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Erick
Erweessee
Ferrick Junction
Iowa Central
Trains Schedules for Iowa Central at Elrick Junction
Trains depart from Elrick Junction Iowa Central with Mason City Mail at 11 47 am Twin Cities Limited at 7 52 pm Local Freight at 10 05 am 1490 pm Peoria Express at 2 38 pm and Peoria Limited at 7 37 am Local Freight later on Sundays listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Mail
Sun
Twin Cities Limited
Daly
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
Fast Bound No. 12 to St. No. 8 on Chicago Milwaukee line
Train listing shows J. C. Pugh as agent for the Chicago Milwaukee Paul Railway. Schedule notes a fast bound service with a stated time around 2:34 am and a reference code 85507.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Ee
Reed's Landing
Chicago, Milwaukee Paul Railway
J. C. Pugh
Banking Houses TuF Cook Musser and Co Stats Bank and Trust Co
The article notes capital of $75,000 and surplus of $75,000 for Stats Bank and Trust Co with P. M. Musser as president Ed Cook as vice president and 8 B Cook as cashier. It states 4 percent interest paid on time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuf Cook, Musser
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J. B. Mark
Mrs. Ellinwood
Dad Dolsen’s
Rosalie Frost
Kansas City
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Bob
Just
Wilson Bros
Sam Borger
Carrol Dunham
Children’s Department
the Journal
Joyce
Will Entertain
Military Administration
J. Linn Hoopes
C. H. Stone
Butchers Combine
Mr. Lilly
R. J. & P. Railway
Southwest Division
Tenetians
Bent Teense Ee
Cdevecuansoorherneete
Montezul
Montezuma
Ecb
Iowa City
Prgborgee
Muscatine North
South South Bound
Elrick Junction
Anson Clothing Company
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