Local Notices and Social Tidbits From the City
A collection of brief items mentions F S Pentzer selling improved 80 acres seven miles west of the city, Ruth Rice visiting from Geneseo IL, and baseball at Eliza with Muscatine White Sox against Marion. Others note visits by Ralph Rice and daughter from Nichols, Clyde Warner’s return to Washington, N Rosenberger at Columbus Junction, St Matthias festival August 10, Anna Morrison heading to Columbus Junction, Laura Slater returning from Kansas, Caroline Schomberg also bound for Columbus Junction, E S McClure returning from Eldon, Wm Whitmore and family sailing on the Helen Blair to New Boston, and Mr and Mrs Walter McDaniel from Oaks ND visiting Sycamore street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rice
Geneseo, IL
Eliza
Muscatine
Bankers Change at Camp 106 Modern Woodmen
At the regular meeting Camp 106 Modern Woodmen of America accepted the resignation of J L Giesler as banker and elected Charles Kern to fill the vacancy. Giesler plans to move to Eau Claire Wisconsin. The group also reported progress on the August 18 picnic and an advertising plan to reach rural routes and nearby farmers. Police note a quiet night with no arrests and 14 prisoners registered at Hotel de Stuart after recent gatherings.
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Camp 106
Modern Woodmen of America
J. L. Giesler
Charles Kern
Glesler
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Big Lodge
Muscatine
Hotel de Stuart
Wilson Twister Price on White Can vas Oxfords
Ladies regular price two dollars and more for canvas heel and leather heel styles. Misses leather heel regular price about one dollar fifteen cents, grade lower. Children sizes eight to eleven priced around eighty to ninety nine cents. Smaller children six to eight priced under one dollar with grade options.
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Wilson Twister Price
Childs
Committee to Meet on Labor Day Arrangements
The Trades and Labor assembly committee plans a tomorrow evening meeting to finalize Labor Day events. YMCA Physical Director F. D. Applegate is expected to lead the day’s athletic activities and join the committee to decide plans.
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Labor Day Committee
Trades and Labor Assembly
F. D. Applegate
Quiet police patrol ends with no arrests
After two nights of strenuous activity police reports show nothing to arrest or report. The public nights were quiet with officers patrolling neighborhoods and no incidents requiring action occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Activ
Grand Op era House Audience Enjoys Mrs Morgridge Recital
A near full Grand Opera House heard Mrs May Morgridge of Philadelphia with accompanist Mrs Laura Hemenway Reynolds. The program showcased six song groups including Remember or Forget and Golgotha with strong audience praise and a noted encore Genevieve.
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Grand Opera House
May Dolson Morgridge
Philadelphia
Laura Hemenway Reynolds
Clarence Lucas
Couchois
Marjorie
Saint Saens
Skye
Genevieve
Augusta Holmes
Es Ak Maude
Valerie White
Alicia Adelaide Needham
Gebet Hugo Bruckler
Ellen Wright
Ax Dees
Alexander von Fielitzee
Woodpeckers and Jays Target Squirrels in Court House Yard
A bulldog killed one pet squirrel in the court house yard yesterday morning. Officers plan to shoot the dog and also eliminate woodpeckers and blue jays blamed for harming or harassing the squirrels. Bob the tame squirrel narrowly escaped days earlier by climbing to a tree.
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Court House
Court House Yard
Bob
Twister oxford and slipper sale at Wilson’s Muscatine
A morning opening at Wilson Shoe Store sparked a huge turnout as the "Twister oxford and slipper sale" slashes prices to cost of manufacture. Crowds surged all day and the sale continues for nine more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wilson Shoe Store
Muscatine
Cure for ear discharge praised by patient Anna M Pinkham
Anna M Pinkham tests a treatment from Dr Shaffer for otorhea and catarrh of the ears. She reports continuous mucus discharge stopped and her pain and head noise disappeared. She praises mild treatments and low cost and offers to refer others seeking relief.
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Shaffer
Anna M. Pinkham
The Virgin's Lullaby and Lullabies by Various Composers
A readout of miscellaneous art songs and lullabies including Saint Saens The Virgin's Lullaby Dudley Buck The Hills o Skye by Paola Tosti Victor Harris and F H Cowen Wiegenlied Brahms Hark Hark the Lark Schubert and a poem by Arthur Treelyan credited to G J Couchois
Mrs Burnett Hosts Luncheon at Geneva Golf Club
Mrs L G Burnett of 518 West Third Street was hostess to a small group of ladies at a luncheon today at Geneva Golf and Country Club house starting at 12 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Burnett
West Third Street
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Social gathering at Mrs. Chiles home
Members of the Batterson Stores social organization spent a pleasant evening at Mrs. J. W. Chiles home at 509 East Fourth Street. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed various amusements.
Lena Othmer and Carl Burkhardt to marry
The marriage is set for tomorrow evening at the bride's home 1217 Iowa Avenue. Rev R A Schmidt of the German Baptist church will perform the ceremony.
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Lena Othmer
Carl Burkhardt
Iowa Avenue
R. A. Schmidt
German Baptist Church
Picnic by Maccabees at Citizens' Railway Park
The Maccabees plan a Thursday afternoon picnic at Citizens' Railway Park promising a pleasing event. Miss Carrie Davis, former state organizer who started Hive No 13, and Miss Ella Mark, state commander, will attend. Dinner will be served.
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The
Maccabees
Citizens’ Railway Park
Carrie Davis
Hive No. 13
Ella Mark
Will Soon Be Scene Of Pleasure In City Cottages
Due to extreme high water residents have not used cottages this season. Many plan to enjoy remaining summer days as Leffingwells and Evers Meyers visit Geneva Island on Whitmore's launch and others will go before week’s end.
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Leffingwells
Eversmeyers
Geneva Island
Whitmore
Degree of Honor meeting at Dietrich home
Members of the Degree of Honor Industrial society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Dietrichs home. Attendance was good and cards and music provided an enjoyable afternoon with light refreshments. The next meeting is set for the second Tuesday in September at Mrs. Alice Judischs home.
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Dietrich
Degree of Honor Industrial Society
Ed. Dietrich
Alice Judisch
Mrs Frank Shoemaker Hosts Baptist Sunday School Meeting
Mrs. Frank Shoemaker at 802 West Third Street will entertain the Baptist Sunday school teachers and officers this evening. About 30 attendees expected to discuss school interests followed by light refreshments.
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Frank Shoemaker
West Third Street
The
Baptist Sunday School
Birthday surprise for Miss Mary Fahey at East Fifth street
Friends gathered last evening at Mrs. J. W. Chiles home to surprise Miss Mary Fahey on her birthday. She returned home around 9 30 to a party with Batterson Stores clerks and other guests. A sterling spoon was presented and the evening included fresh meats and merriment.
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Mary Fahey
East Fifth Street
Miss Fahey
J. W. Chiles
Batterson Stores
Marrying in Davenport A Young Couple Unites
Yesterday at 8 o clock in the morning at St Johns Methodist parsonage Davenport Rev L C Lemon joined in marriage Mr Don C Stibolit of Davenport and Miss Nellie Luellen of Wilton Ia The ceremony was simple with only the bride’s sister Miss Pearl Luellen present Mr Stibolt works in traveling salesmanship and the couple's future plans are not disclosed.
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Davenport
Davenport Times
Wilton
St. John's Methodist Church
Brady Street
L C. Lemon
Don C. Stibolit
Nellie Luellen
Miss Pearl Luellen
Mr. Stibolt
Bride and groom plan home at Brady Street address
A Democrat company official and his bride announced their upcoming marriage and said they will make their home at 706 Brady Street, outlining their plans in a local society note.
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Tor
Democrat Company
Brady Street
ANOTHER WEDDING IN TOWN FOR MISS SAIDE GOOD HUE
The marriage of Miss Saide Good hue to George M. Porter will be held tomorrow evening at the bride’s mother’s home on Maple Avenue. Rev. J. N. Elliott of the Presbyterian church will perform the ceremony.
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Saide Goodhue
George M. Porter
Maple Avenue
J. N. Elliott
The
Presbyterian Church
Shaw on the Lookout for Root Presidency Bid
Elihu Root's candidacy for the presidency four years hence seems likely after Roosevelt urged his return to the cabinet. Root earns about $3,000 daily as a top New York lawyer while maintaining his influence with corporations, with Taft in the wings and New York backing shaping the political math.
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Elihu Root
John Hay
Root
New York City
Roosevelt
Mr. Root
Cleveland
Hay
Taft
War Office
Washington
Mr. Taft
New York
Burlington Commercial Club Eyes Rail Line Committee
The Burlington Commercial Club plans to appoint a committee within 24 hours to solicit support for the Muscatine North and South railroad project. President Copeland seeks men of resolve, and the sentiment favors the proposed line as Burlington presses ahead.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington Commercial Club
Muscatine North and South
Copeland
Burlington
Burlingon Investment Idea Draws Favor
Discussion on investing every month in the year for the next series draws general approval among Muscatiworth and South figures, with none suggesting better alternatives.
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Gan
Muscatiworth
South
Burlington
Van Sant to Speak in City on Patriotism Theme
Ex Governor Van Sant of Minnesota plans to address Muscatine county old soldiers at Weed park on September 13 after attending the National G A R encampment in Denver. He will discuss patriotic topics using the country’s condition as a reference and will travel from Denver for the reunion.
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van Sant
Minnesota
Denver
Muscatine County
Weed Park
Nellie van Sant Taylor
Hampton
Iowa
Dubuque
T. B. Taylor
Mrs .Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Leland Stanford University
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Toben, Malone & Co
Toben, Malone &Cos
J. B. Mark
City
F. S. Pentzer
Dad Dolsen’s
Ralph Rice
Nichols
Clyde Warner
N. Rosenberger
Columbus Junction
St. Matthias
Anna Morrison
Chautauqua
Laura Slater
Kansas
Caroline Schomberg
E. S. McClure
Eldon
East Fourth Street
Wm. Whitmore
Helen Blair
New Boston
Walter McDaniel
Oaks
N. D
F. H. McDaniel
Sycamore Street
Elect New Banker
Butz’s Fair
B. E. Lilly's
East 2Nd Street
Wagner & Bennison, Proprietors
E. Grieg
Twister
River Bulletin
Paul
Re Wing
Reed’s Ve
LaCrosse
Bom
P. du Chien Oe Eee
LeClaire
E Fe Wee
Will Entertain
Washington Street
East Hill
F. B. Cornwall
Madam Fay
Cigars Pipes and Tobaccos
East 2Nd St
Wagner Bros
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