Local notices and sales listed in city column
A string of local items lists sales and auctions including a Milch cow and two phaetons for Frank Bowman, lots for sale near the street car line, and several residents traveling to Davenport Chicago and Fairport. notices mention Dr. Appel moving offices and various residents visiting friends, with carnival boat fare advertised and thanks extended from Mrs. A Gable and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Caroline Schultz
Fairport
Body of G. W. Vay Found at Fairport
The body of G. W. Vay was identified at Fairport after being recovered by local residents. The Mac cabees conducted a search along the river, with dynamite blasts said to have surfaced the remains. The deceased, a Maccabee lodge member, was brought to Muscatine and sent to Day's undertaking parlors for an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
Charles McVay
Geneva Island
Fairport
George Feastal
Andrew
William Reeves
Muscatine
Feustal
E. H. King
McVay
Maccabee Lodge
T. F. Gleason
Grossheim
Mr. Feastal
William
Andrew Reeves
Maccabees
Cook
Shellesburg
Local residents visit Davenport Muscatine and Clinton trips
Wilton residents and friends return from short trips to Davenport Muscatine and Clinton. C H Wilson Clarence Martin Harry Nolte Mrs Theo Port Alvin McQuillen W L Cope John King Katherine McGuckin Irene and Frances Kelley Nellie McElroy Lillian Friederichsen Chas Davis and Mr Mrs K J McAulay with several short visits and departures reported Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
W. L. Cope
Muscatine
John King
West Liberty
Katherine McGuckin
Nellie McElroy
Herman Kelley
Irene
Frances
Davenport
Fred Strasen
Lillian Friederichsen
Chas. Davis
Ainsworth
Iowa
K. J. McAulay
Jessie Josephine
Mil
The New Woman Made Over by Quitting Coffee
A Richmond Virginia woman describes dramatic health gains after giving up coffee and using Postum and Grape Nuts. She reports restored sight, restored memory, improved walking stamina, and a 25 pound weight gain. The letter urges others to try the products for similar benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wellville
Week of travel and visitors fueled by Muscatine ties
A flurry of short visits and departures crosses Muscatine and nearby towns. Residents from Davenport Des Moines Moscow Durant and Joy Ill travel to see relatives and friends while others head to Aberdeen and Omaha for business and extended stays. Firemen from Wilton attend a Davenport tournament as locals return home after weeks away.
Head Crushed in Family Quarrel Over Ball Game
In Lee City Kentucky on August 4 W F Lawson aged 40 died after his brother Clay struck him with a baseball bat during a quarrel over a ball game. He died later in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee City
W. F. Lawson
Clay
Satchel and Coat Stolen From Train
Thomas McLaughlin of Conesville reported his satchel and coat stolen on a train between Davenport and Buffalo. He had placed his coat with the satchel in his seat, slept briefly, and woke to find both items missing and no trace found after a search. Police were notified but could not recover the articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaughlin
Conesville
Davenport
Buffalo
McLaughlin
Iowa City Boy Returns from World Voyage on Kansas
Iowa City reports Robert Heinsius son of Ferdinand Heinsius has returned home after sailing the world on the battleship Kansas. He was a standout pitcher on the Kansas baseball team and broke his arm in a Guantanamo game before his plans to enter the U S S mail service in Denver. Coralville Pioneer Dies Mrs W D Dennis a Coralville resident dies in West Pullman Chicago and will be buried in Oakland cemetery with one surviving husband connected to International Harvester Works. Bound Over to Grand Jury Benjamin Dunn held for forgery after attempting to pass a $12 check at Hills Savings bank and waived examination awaiting September grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Robert Heinsius
Ferdinand Heinsius
Kansas
Guantanamo
Cuba
Denver
U. S&s. Mail Service
Coralville
Benjamin Dunn
Hills Savings Bank
Henderdine
Killing Saves Leon Ling
The Chinese vice consul Dr. Lock Wing was murdered by Wong Bow Cheung five hours after his police work aimed at identifying Siegel murderers. Wing had engaged in detective work for weeks in and around Chinatown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Lock Wing
Wong Bow Cheung
Elsie Sigel
Chinatown
Cheung Sing
Chinatown Rumors Shadow Lingers Over Murder Probe
The narrative centers on a witness list and an expected indictment linking Che ung Sing to Elsie Sigel’s murder. A police statement notes expected disclosures within a week as authorities pursue Leon Ling and the implicated gunman. Dr Wing was shot at 3 pm amid the unfolding case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lice
Leon Ling
Chinatown
Cheung Sing
Elsie Sigel
Wing
Kalona Social Roundup Sees Rural Visitations
Velma Snider visits sister Mrs O L Rogers in Iowa City. Mrs C Snair visits Iowa City for four weeks. Mary Dawson and daughter stay in Iowa City Friday to Monday. G W Kirkpatrick and wife travel from Cedar Rapids for funeral of Mrs Stagner. Thede Fredrick to Council Bluffs New Virginia for two weeks. J F Durst returns from Colfax. Ina Lauser and Henry visit Guy and Frank in New London. Lizzie Tice and Belle Dunlap return from State Normal Cedar Falls. Ella Kringer visits Kalona area. Fern Rogers visits Mrs R V Manatt Burlington. Ethel and Edna Allen visit university friends in Charter Oak Des Moines and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Velma Snider
O. L. Rogers
Iowa City
C. Snair
Mary Dawson
Clarence Bush
G. W. Kirkpatrick
Cedar Rapids
Stagner
Thede Fredrick
Fredrick
Council Bluffs
New Virginia
J. F. Durst
Colfax
Iowa
Roup
Ina Lauser
Henry
Guy
Frank
New London
Lizzie Tice
Belle Dunlap
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Ella Kringer
Hills
Fern Rogers
R. V. Manatt
Burlington
Ethel
Edna Allen
Charter Oak
Des Moines
Waterloo
Pike Township Social Highlights and Local Activities
Fred Meyers and Miss Maggie Daard attended church at Adams Sunday evening. Threshing has started in the neighborhood at Wm. Smith's. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice were in Nichols on business Thursday. Ben Conklin of West Liberty and Mrs. Elsie Reynolds visited Roy Cochran Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parks visited Nichols Sunday. A number from the burg traveled across the county line Saturday. Amy Mills hosted several Adams ladies Thursday. Guests included Mrs. Louie Mills of South Dakota. Orsa Knott has returned to Columbus Junction after visiting her sister Mrs. Wm. Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Township
Fred Meyers
Maggie Daard
Adams
Wm. Smith
Howard Rice
Nichols
Ben Conklin
West Liberty
Elsie Reynolds
Roy Cochran
Charles Parks
Amy Mills
Louie Mills
South Dakota
Orsa Knott
Columbus’ Junction
Wm. Mills
Disjointed note on courage and Medal honor
A fragmented text mentions courage and a Medal related to an individual named Gud and a person or entity M4LnDa. The readable parts convey praise and a possible award context without clear details or dates.
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C. E. Zim
Ian Co
Hershey State
Hershey
3Rd and
Sycamore
J.E. Aranz
John A. Robbins
Carrie Schultz
Herome
Ana Prout
H. L. Husted
Gail Thompson
West Third Street
Chicago
Snyder's
A. B. Clapp
Hersher
R. T. Jones
Moline
R. D. Thomas
Joliet
H. E. Dice
Fred Buckles
McKee & Bliven Patton Co
Daniel Kleist
Foster, Ill
Aberdeen
S. C
Nebraska
Columbia
American Patriots Lodge
A. Gable
Max Siegel
East Second Street
Gagement
Imes
C. E Zimmerman
H. F. Barnard
Jewelers
East
G. W'Vay
Mac
Wilton
the Little Grocery
Alberta
Scheetz’s Car Center
E. 2Nd St
Drew Stirlen
C. M. Marshall
Andrew Ovesen
Bertha Rynearson
August Weggen
Moscow
Frank Leimkuhler
Bessie Duncan
Randolph Harrison
F. L. Applegate
Walla Walla
Wash
William Smith
Owen Stevens
Tipton
E. J. Nelson
Durant
A. F. Nelson
John Thede
Gustav Gruemmer
Richard Wehde
Ella Moylan
Rena Atwill
F. A. Maurer
Denison
Omaha
Neb
Helen Shoemaker
Fred Kaufman
Russ Ludwig
D. J. Dwyer
Homer Carson
Walter Herr
Charles Rogers
Floyd Teeple
John Luthge
Dan Edge
Edward McSwiggin
Thomas Dilley
Dana Nicewanner
Harry Schafnit
Ulla Brown
Frank Abbott
John Morrosy
Will Barton
Earl Whitmer
George No
Ayers Garber
Indianola
Maywood
James Quigley
Rock Island
Edward MecSwiggin
Charles Dunham
James Gordon
M. L. Glass
Lizzie Jewell
Barbara Bartosh
Mt. Vernon
Belle Edge
Leila Stevens
D. K. Michener
Lillian Patton
C. H. Thornhill
Joy
Ill
Johnson County
Iowa Ave
Bogard’s
David Bogard
Thompson Bros. Co
Family Theatre
Cadle's New Jewelry Store
West Second St
Crown Restaurant
J. A. Bond
Prop
W.F. Miksch
B. Schmidt Shoe Store
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Mgr
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