Local residents noted in city social column
A string of visits and departures marks the day with Mrs. Beach and Mrs. Hayes among those traveling to and from Newton Adams and Columbus Junction. Misses DeGunther and Kellas head to Wilton and St Louis while many plan chautauqua outings and short tours to Riverside Lone Tree and Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hayes
Adams
K. Raynor
J. O. Whitmer
Wilton
H. S. Stoltzenau
Riverside
Mrs. Buholz
St. Louis
Sidney
Pawnee Bill Show Promises Rare Horsemanship Display
The Pawnee Bill Wild West and Far East Exhibition visits the city with a unique horsemanship performance blending Wild West and Far East feats. Major Gordon W. Lillie directs a cosmopolitan show featuring horse sports from Europe Asia Mexico and South America plus enduring frontier acts. The production promises a complete program regardless of weather, with seating for 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee Bill
Gordon W. Lillie
America
Far East
Agd T Allie
Europe
Asia
Mexico
South America
Covan
West Liberty Baseball Team Builds Local Record
West Liberty shows a strong local performance with wins and close losses in nearby games. July 29 at Washi 11 innings 6 to 7 loss. July 30 at Harper 11 innings 4 to 5 loss. At Sigourney they won 8 to 3. Muscatine White Sox note the team is no easy mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Muscatine
Washi
Harper
Sigourney
Muscatine White Sox
Well Known Hose Company Passes Resolution of Thanks
The Champion Hose Hook and Ladder company met last evening in quarters and approved a resolution thanking the ladies who aided in decorating the cart and hook and ladder truck and those who supplied flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Blood Purifier Restores Healed Ulcers After Injury
A Wheeling West Virginia reader cites a severe leg injury and blood poisoning cured by SWIST SPECITIC CO 8.S.S. The letter claims old sores heal when the poison is removed from the bloodstream and urges readers to seek medical advice free of charge from the Atlanta firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W.va
J.W
Care Schmulback Brewing Co
Swist Specitic CO
Atlanta
Ottumwa Excursion To Muscatine August 12 Planned
Ottumwa residents anticipate an August 12 excursion to Muscatine with a special Rock Island train at 7 30 am and return at 9 pm. A 54th regiment band will lead 1000 to 1500 travelers to a Mississippi boat ride aboard the W W steamer, plus park amusements and a possible baseball game versus Muscatine White Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Ottumwa Maroons
Muscatine White Sox
Courier of
Dain Manufacturing Company
Rock Island
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Musecatine
W. W
Mississippi
Yellow Fever Threat to Muscatine Banana Supply
Prominent Muscatine fruit wholesaler Geo Hahn warns New Orleans quarantine could curb banana shipments, risking a local banana famine as northern markets depend on the port for quick distribution from the Honduras and Nicaraguan groves. The Bananas flow through New Orleans to Illinois Central trains bound for northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Geo. Hahn
Hahn Brothers & Co
Mississippi Valley
Illinois Central Railway
Presbyterian Auditorium Restored With Bright Color Scheme
Contractors completed calcimining at the Presbyterian church auditorium. The ceiling is sky blue walls pink and trimmings brown creating a striking contrast. The organ loft received a dark red finish and the organ is being tuned. further improvements will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Rough and Tumble Avenues Lose To Tin Cans In Fast Game
In a lively baseball match yesterday the Rough and Tumble Avenues fell 12 to 10 to the Tin Cans. Fans applauded the spirited play and another game is anticipated soon.
Hay Fever Abolished by New Medical Cure
Medical science announces a cure for hay fever using Hyomel. Trials show prevention if used for two to three weeks before symptoms, or relief and possible permanent cure after symptoms begin. Hyomei works by medicating the air you breathe, offering home climate relief at the cost of $1 for the outfit and 50 cents for extra bottles. J J Havercamp guarantees satisfaction with a money back option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
J. J. Havercamp
Millersburg Notes Residents Health and Local Tidings
In Millersburg Illinois on August 2, families share health struggles as Grandfather Bethuven and J N Close remain ill. Oat crop yields look strong while threshing continues. Nearby visitors include Mrs Epler, Mrs Painter with Ward Gillmore, and Epperly kin gathering July 20. Local religious and social events feature M E quarterly conference at Joy and Elders Murdock and Wiley preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Ill
Bethuven
J. N. Close
Walt Wakeland
Epler
Beadrstown
James Norburg
Jacksonville
Catherine Painter
Chicago
Ward Gillmore
John Eppertly
Alice Strickline
Aledo
Nebraska
Epperly
C. H. Bailey
M. E
Wiley
M. D. Murdock
Gilchrist
A. J. Scranton
Bear
Stanley
Emma Murdock
S. A. Miller
Jesse Scranton
A Woman City Clerk in Iowa
Miss Estella Gordon of Centerville holds the distinction as the state’s only woman city clerk. The legality of her election by the city council sparked discussion as the office requires a qualified elector. The city attorney ruled she was qualified, noting her eligibility to vote in Iowa at school and municipal bond elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Estella Gordon
Centerville
Miss Gordon
Homeseekers Rates on the Iowa Central Ry
Rates advertised for flat and third Tuesdays monthly to states including Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and others. Stop-overs allowed tickets valid 21 days for time and fare details contact A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Home Seekers Excursions By Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway offers weekly Tuesday round trip home seeker tickets to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T 4 Minneapolis Mina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Ry
Iowa
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
Mina
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Lion
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo, Ohio
The
Sabhings Bank
Runkel Brothers
Mkel
A. Hautsch
East Second St
Fred Beach
Newton
Daniel Filaxner
Chcago
Yesteray
Kaona
W. R. Grafe
Mayme
Katie DeGunther
Columbus
Junc
Ion
F. J. Byrne
Wapello
J. J. Healey
Ndt
Mat Byrne
Nichols
Visi
J. A. Townsley
T. F. Berridge
John Stewart
Arly
Columbus Junction
Hollister
Albert McKeown
Cranston
St. Paul
Portland
Oregon
Margaret Kellas
San Franisco
Cal
F. George
Orange Street
Braunworth
Robert Finley
Lucas Street
Relaves
W. H. Harris
Lone Tree
Henry Stark
Oak Street
Melvin Brown
B. F. Flynn
Frank Mills
Gertrude Follmer
Wm. Dant
Mulberry Street
F. C. Parker
Hattie
M. O. Stanwood
Anna Shepard
Chautauqua
Minnie Wickey
Cedar Street
Kathryn Kennelly
E. K. Tyler
Mollister
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Davenport
Uniformed Bank
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythians
Turner Grand Opera House
Kimball House
Rathbone Sisters
School of Instruction
Strasser
B. A. Raphael
Harry Ps
Damonlodge
Wm. O. Schmidt
Thomas S. Waud
S. Elizabeth Nelson
Sale Company of
Bears
Fac Suvile Signature of
NEW_YORK
Castoria
Ofntaur
Pany
Corry
Stein
West Second Street
Blanchard Packing Company
Breax
Michigan
Ustuat Pointe
Pei
Re.volx
Fetseker
Harbors Springs
Mackinac Island
Detroit Bee
Deleth
Lestern
Canadien Pointe
Berolzneim
G. P. A. Manitou Steamship Co
Neidig’s Book Store
Second Street
T& You
Miss Browning
Business and Stenographic School
East Second St. Muscatine, Iewa
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