Local Travel and Social Notes Include Firefly Movements
E Morton heads for Moline on the Firefly to visit relatives for a short stay. Mrs A Eckel rides the Firefly to Rock Island for an afternoon visit. Miss Sadie Lefevre returns to Chicago after a city visit. Mrs B C Davis leaves for Kansas City on the El Paso. Presbyterian guild lawn social at B Kemper’s home with band and lunch. Mrs W K Moore rides No 29 to Columbus Junction for Chau tauqua. Ethel Crocker returns from Wapello after visiting friends. Cottage cheese offered at the cheese store. Marriage licenses issued to Roy L Hawk with Ada Westerfeld and Martin Long with Fannie Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Davis
Kansas City
W. Martin
el Paso
Presbyterian Guild
B. Kemper
Roy L. Hawk
Ada Belle Westerfeld
Martin Long
Fannie M. Hines
Free Cooking School At Thompson Bros For August 4 1906
Thompson Brothers host a free cooking school on August 4 1906 featuring menu items such as Orange Roley Poley Pineapple Sponge and French Salad with a request for attendance and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Bros
Suit Filed Against City Over Water Supply In Muscatine
A. G. Whittaker through attorney H. M. Bartlett obtains a temporary injunction prohibiting Muscatine from cutting his water supply to a barn at 308 East Second Street. Whittaker says he paid through October 1 and offered to give collateral, while the city claims nonpayment. Judge Jackson will consider making the injunction permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bartlett
Muscatine City
Mr. Whittaker
E. B. Fulham
Dr. Fulham
Married for Fifty Years in Wapello Celebration
In Wapello Iowa on August 3 50 year spouses Nathan and wife renewed vows at their home with Rev M E Todd presiding their second renewal since their 25th anniversary. The bride wore a gown matching her original wedding dress as family and friends gathered on the veranda for the ceremony and an ice cream and cake reception hosted by the Methodist Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Nathan Crutchfield
M. E. Todd
Presbyterian Church
Gladys McChesney
Irvin Graham
Herman Otto
S. H. Archibald
Atalissa
Effie Weber Miller
Maryville
Missouri
Chas. Ruthenberg
Damghter Florence
Muscatine
Calvin W. Jarvis
Burlington
Dubname
Iowa
Coder
Lettsville
Frank Pemble
Pemble
Dana
Green County
Fire Department
Rex Nyemaster
Tingle Warren
Harry Kelly
C. L. Nyemaster
Henry L. Browe
A. H. Randorff
Flo Cooper
Oscar Hale
H. O. Weaver
Mabel Neuse
Columbus Junction
A. Knight
W. J. Paris
M. N
W. J. Crocker
Cannirs
Epworth League
M .E. Church
Otto Floreth
J. P. Hebner
Floreth
H. A. Plitt
The Only Excursion Fare to Davenport
The fare offers an adult round trip and two children under 12 at 50 cents total aboard J. S. to Davenport and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Davenport
Hares and Guv Stevens Return From Visit
E. Hares and Guv Stevens of Keithsburg returned home on the North and South this noon after several days in the city visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Crocker
Wapello
R. Archer
Grandview
E. Hares
Guv_ Stevens
Keithsburg
Montpelier Soldier Returns Home by Firefly
Co. M. Fredley of Montpelier returns home at noon aboard the Firefly after a morning in town handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Fredley
Montpelier
Elkins Sails Fireflo to Davenport for Business
S Elkins traveled as a passenger on the Fireflo this noon bound for Davenport where he will spend the afternoon handling business matters.
Davenport and nearby towns note various personal updates
Miss Pearl Weiderrecht in Davenport Iowa and Ross Hayden named clerk at H A Plitt's pharmacy. Mrs C E Hoag visits Monmouth Illinois with sister Mrs Brooks. Mrs Sailor who cared for Little Elizabeth Archibald returns home to Columbus City Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hayden
H. A. Plitt
C. E. Hoag
Monmouth
Ill
Mrs. Brooks
Sailor
Elizabeth Archibald
Columbus City
Automobile Ride Planned by Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Society notes announce an August 9 automobile ride from the armory hall on Chestnut Street organized by Colonel Hare Thimble Bee. If rain, the event moves to the next evening. Proceeds fund a city hospital room for old soldiers or needy family members requiring medical care. Tickets are on sale and many will join the citywide ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Armory Hall
Chestnut Street
Muscatine Residents Attend Melpine Social
Several residents from Muscatine attended an ice cream social at the home of Mrs. R. I. Vance near Melpine last evening. The Melpine Presbyterian church event drew a large local turnout with well patronized tables and neighbors from the surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Vance
Melpine
Melpine Presbyterian Church
Pretty Prenuptial Gift At Mulberry Street Event
Miss Gertrude Chenoweth hosted a pretty prenuptial at her Mulberry Street home last night in honor of Miss Mabel Stanwood who will soon wed. The gathering featured festivities and noted attendees in a genteel social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Chenoweth
Mulberry Street
Mabel Stanwood
Miss Stanwood Fetes Friends with Quirky Utensil Place Cards
A group of young ladies celebrated Miss Stanwood on an upcoming Tuesday with six o'clock supper. Guests, all friends of the honoree, used little cooking utensils as place cards, marking a playful, affectionate gathering.
Evening party at the Hahn home honors Miss Berger visitors
A pleasant gathering at Mrs. Charles Hahn’s home entertained several young ladies in honor of the Misses Berger of Pittsburg who are visiting their grandmother Mrs. John Hahn, Sr. A musical program and a guessing contest were enjoyed. Miss Gertrude Mopyahan won first honors and received a haviland cup and saucer. Refreshments enhanced the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hahn
Berger
Pittsburg
John Hahn
Gertrude Moypahan
Corbin to Retired List
Washington D C August 3 Orders issued at the war department assigning Major General A W Greeley to command the northern division with headquarters at St Louis to take effect September 16 Lieut General Corbin now in command of this division goes on the retired list on that date Mise Katherine Zeng left for Davenport this noon on the Firefly where she will spend the afternoon visiting friends Rev H F Martin left for Fairport this noon on the Firefly where he will spend the afternoon attending to matters of business Miss Carrie Carlisle was a passenger on the noon train today for Davenport where she will spend the afternoon visiting friends Try a delicious fruit sundae at Barger s 420 Mulberry street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Sheppard
Moline
Washington, D. C
War Department
A. W. Greeley
St. Louis
Corbin
Mise
Katherine Zeng
Davenport
H. F. Martin
Fairport
Carrie Carlisle
Marriage of Nicholas Schmitt and Flava Wagner at Nichols area
At 2 PM at the residence of John Amilandt 127 Maple Avenue Nicholas Schmitt a farmer and Flava Wagner a Columbus Junction resident were united in marriage by Rev J Jans of the German Evangelical church. The couple will establish a farm home near Nichols Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Amilandt
Maple Avenue
Nicholas Schmitt
Flava Wagner
J. Jans
German Evangelical Church
Nichols
Columbus Junction
Special Meeting Called by Commercial Club Tonight
The Commercial Club schedules a 7 30 pm manufacturers committee gathering and an 8 pm main meeting at the club rooms. I E McElroy promotes an engine traction improvement he says could revolutionize construction and save fuel. The committee already discussed his patent and action is expected this evening. A large attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. McElroy
West Liberty Couple Wed Yesterday in City Office
At the magistrate office at 2 PM yesterday, Martin Long and Fannie M. Hines were married by Police Judge Howe. The couple, both from West Liberty, will reside there after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Long
Fannie M. Hines
Howe
West Liberty
Seven New Applications Presented at Evening Meeting
At the regular meeting of Colonel Hare circle held last evening seven applications for membership were received six ladies and one gentleman Balloting will occur at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
YWCA Boating Club Plans Slough Outing This Evening
Members of the Y W C A boating club will enjoy an evening outing at the slough featuring rowing and lunch. The event promises recreation and social time for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A Boating Club
the Slough
Ada Belle Westerfelt and Roy Hawks wed after prior license
Ada Belle Westerfelt and Roy Hawks married last night after a canceled license earlier in the week. They had renewed the license with the county clerk and completed the marriage, signaling a resolve to unite despite earlier separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Belle Westerfelt
Roy Hawks
One Cent a Mile Rail Fare Offer From Iowa Central
The Iowa Central announces tickets at one cent per mile for trips to Minneapolis or St Paul and return with a return limit August 1 and extension to September 36 upon a 50 cent fee. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
St. Paul
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Harvest Ride to Davenport on the J S Steamer
To Our Rural Friends harvest is done hay in barn blackberries picked. Take the boys girls and mam ma for a ride to Davenport and back on the elegant steamer J S. Round trip 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Davenport
Belcher Surrenders. Sentenced to 12 Years in Patterson
William H. Belcher, former mayor of Patterson, New Jersey, who fled the city a year ago, surrendered Monday and received a 12 year prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
N. J
William H. Belcher
Transfer of Woodlawn Lot in Muscatine Records Deed
Deed filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus. George W Lindle transfers the easterly 55 feet of lot 13 in the Woodlawn addition Muscatine to Marie H Stolzenau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
George W. Lindle
Marie H. Stolzenau
Woodlawn
City of
Muscatine
Steamer Excursion to Davenport on August 16
The event of the season is a Baptist excursion aboard the steamer 1.8 to Davenport and back on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
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Hinkel & Flannery
E. Morton
A. M. Grasham
Stanley
North Dakota
A. Eckel
Rock Island
Sadie Lefevre
Chicago
W. K. Moore
America
C. T. Gremmel, M’sr
W. H. Hobert
P. H. Fisher
Columbus
West Second Street
T. D. Totwnsley
Judge Jackson
A. G. Whittaker
Attor
MR. and
Mrs. Crutchfield
River Bulletin
Paul Ee
Red Wing
Reed's Landing la Crosse
IP. du Chien
Dubuque Pean Se
le Claire
Sine
Davenport Muscatine
Des Moines Reds
Keokuk Baa
S. Elkins
Spallerson Stores
Miss Pearl Weiderrecht
Cohn Mercantile Comp’y
Chas. Hahn
Greeley
Barger’s
Commercial Club
Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
South Muscatine
Minneapolis, Minn
Mulberry
Ninth St
Journal Office
W. H. Hoopes & Sons
E. 2d St
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Geo. Eitman
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