Des Moines Heat Claims Former Muscatine Printer and Civil War Vet
John J. Thompson, longtime Muscatine Journal employee and Civil War veteran born in Alleghaney, dies in Des Moines from heat prostration after a hot week. A pioneer of Iowa, he printed early for Muscatine then for Des Moines Register and Leader for 12 years. Survived by four daughters and two sons. funeral held at Tenth M. E. church with burial in Woodland Cemetery.
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John J. Thompson
Muscatine
Iowa
Des Moines
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Towa
Co. D
35Th
Iowa Infantry
Des Moines Register and Leader
J. E. Reeves
W. H. Debolt
W. O. Welker
Clyde Stange
Davenport
W. G. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
M. FE
Edward Durant
Woodland Cemetery
South Muscatine officials discuss circuit split at special session
The South Muscatine official board held a special meeting to consider employing an assistant minister for the circuit. No action was taken as a decision is deferred to the next quarterly gathering, with some advocating dividing the circuit to assign two pastors to a confined territory. The rest of the city brief covers moves of the Royal Pearl Button factory shell, plus short notes on local residents and their travels.
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Musserville
Royal Pearl
Grandview
McKee and Bliven
Standard Bearers Picnic Sept 8 Officers To Be Elected
South Muscatine column reports the Standard Bearers society of Musserville Methodist Church will hold its annual outing September 8 at Hershey's pasture with fishing boating and a 6 o'clock supper. A business session may follow and officers will be elected. Other items note Edith Lamphrey injured by a window sash and local updates on Harry Miller and John Fisher.
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Standard Bearers Society
Musserville
Edith
John Lamphrey
South Muscatine
Harry Miller
John Fisher
Fruitland
East Hill Aid Society meets to pack charity papers
The Ladies' Aid society of Park avenue M. E. church met at Miss Elizabeth Zedeker's home to tie and pack old papers and magazines for shipping. The gathering aided church improvements with popular paper recycling. East Hill locals report multiple visits and small-town social notes through the day.
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Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue M. E
Elizabeth Zedeker
Park Avenue
Bennett
East Hill
Elha Thorpe
Foster
P. Blanchard
Emma Blanchard
May Thorpe
Aledo
Rock Island
J. S. Bencham
Sherman Street
Frank Holmes
West Liberty
J. G. Holmes
Halstead Street
Katherine Slavin
Anna Blanchard
Fairport
George Mockmore
Wilton
Muscatine
J. P. Bomb
Columbus City
A. J. Hooke
Brook Street
Glenn Ashton
Clara Meyers
Adams Station
S. E. Wales
Kecklerville
S. Wilkins
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Kansas City
Pearl York
Fruitland
L. O'Dell
John O'Conner
Tillie
Ida
Summit
Frank Faas
P. A. Duncan
Charles Duncan
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs
An advertisement announces Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and weak sore lungs priced at 50 cents and one dollar, advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Y W C A Notes Geneva Club Conference Plans
The Geneva Club met to finalize details for a conference trip. They report progress raising funds to cover expenses for two delegates. Members prepare pennants and plan a Saturday cake sale at Wagner Bros. book store from 1 to 5 pm. Fifteen Muscatine girls will attend the Geneva camp, including Miss Headley and Miss Blanche Kline among others.
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Geneva
Wagner Bros. Book Store
Muscatine
Geneva Camp
Headley
Blanche Kline
Elizabeth Bridgman
Alice Gillette
Agnes Gillette
Lida Brandt
Dorothy Slavin
Touh Birthday Observed At Liebbe Home
Mrs Henry Liebbe Sr celebrated her seventieth birthday with a six o clock dinner at the Liebbe home on New Hampshire Street. Guests including children and grandchildren brought lunch baskets, enjoyed supper, a short musical program, and presented several gifts. Bert Lyons departed for Pasadena California to join his uncle in real estate ventures.
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Liebbe
New Hampshire Street
Henry Liebbe
South Muscatine
Bert Lyons
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Lyons
Notable Names in Miss Amelia Miller Pageant Contingent
Emma Phillips Amelia Miller Pearle Barnhart Jessie Althaus Edith Swain Daisy Pontel listed as contestants in the local pageant lineup.
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Emma Phillips
Amelia Miller
Pearle Barnhart
Jessie Althaus
Edith Swain
Daisy Pontel
Carnival Crowd Menace With Powder Sack Pranks
At a street fair last night a crowd attempted to walk Second street swinging bags of talcum powder or chalk, causing scattered alarms before dispersal. Chief Vannatta said arrests would be made of anyone carrying on such disturbances at the carnival.
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Second Street
Vannatta
Mansfield Y M C A Physical Director Returns Home
Glen Davis, physical director in the Mansfield Ohio Y M C A, has returned home after a visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs J W Davis of 301 Sycamore Street. His wife has gone to Monmouth before joining him in Mansfield.
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Glen Davis
Mansfield
Ohio
J. W. Davis
Sycamore Street
Monmouth, Sr
Eliza A social round with Hampton visitors and IA trip
Mrs Adon Miller and children of Hampton spent a few days with relatives. Ralph Woodward visited daughter Vesta Townsley in Iowa. Amy Hampton improves from ivy poison. Mrs Harry Prouty and Gertrude visit William Murdoch. Frank Halstead of Muscatine visits Colberg. Fred Miller’s family with Nels Miller at his home. Mrs Robert Kelley of Cedar Rapids visits friends. A L Brockett and wife were business visitors in Muscatine.
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Eliza
Adon Miller
Hampton
Ralph Woodward
Vesta Townsley
Iowa
Amy Hampton
Harry Prouty
Gertrude
New Boston
William Murdock
Frank Halstead
Muscatine
William Colberg
Fred Miller
Nels Miller
Robert Kelley
Cedar Rapids
A. L. Brockett
Roosevelt Aids Venerable Iowan in Pension Case
The death of John W. Jayne of Lone Tree reveals a Colorado hunting visit by Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt learned Whittaker Jayne, wounded at Shiloh, needed a larger Civil War pension and promised help. He obtained pension forms and ensured follow through after church services.
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John W. Jayne
Lone Tree
Henry Jayne
Theodore Roosevelt
Whittaker Jayne
Shiloh
Roosevelt
Colorado
Jayne
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Jayne
President hints at pension change for Shiloh veteran
A correspondent notes President Roosevelt signaling a pension increase after sending a blank to Washington. The letter to John W. Jayne followed immediately, suggesting Jayne may receive a pension for a disabled arm from Shiloh, reflecting Roosevelt's reputation for decisive action.
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Ing
Washington
J.te
John W. Jayne
Roosevelt
Jayne
Shiloh
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Asthma Relief
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar gives immediate relief to asthma sufferers and cures many stubborn cases. It touts the remedy as best for coughs colds throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs and is signed by A. W. Morgan Druggist.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
Old Clifton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Aug 6 Old Clifton reports Alice Murray visiting cousins Louis Prettyman from Wednesday to Saturday. Mrs J B Gookin and John called at W S Huston's Wednesday afternoon. Mrs M F Murray on sick list but improving. George Taylor Davenport and family visit Mrs Taylor’s parents Marion and Mrs Murray. Kinmouths visit daughter Mrs Frank Shoum. grandson Max Shoum visits. Myrtle Knott visits Alice Murray. Blanche Jones visits Lettsville friends. Elmer Knott a Muscatine visitor.
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Old Clifton
Alice Murray
Louis Prettyman
J. B. Gookin
John
W. S. Huston
M. F. Murray
George Taylor
Davenport
Frank Shoum
Max Shoum
Myrtle Knott
Blanche Jones
Lettsville
Elmer Knott
Muscatine
Dog Theft Accusations and Igorrotes Involvement Stir Community
A Muscatine resident files a complaint with police alleging the loss of a valuable dog blamed on Igorrotes. The Igorrotes deny the claim while locals discuss tribal customs and the dog’s possible disappearance amid village rumors. Police seek clarity as investigators await further information and a funeral service proceeds in Rock Island for the deceased, Wheelan’s.
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Igorrotes
Helip Wellerson
Muscae
Illinois
Vnl
Igorrotg Villas Market Squa
Wellerso
Denie
Wellerson
Ecasion
Wellers
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