Local residents depart for Wapello and area visits
Mrs Mary Bothe left for Wapello yesterday afternoon. G Tice and F Eis departed for Wapello this morning to attend races. Miss Mary Farrel left for Wapello to visit friends for the day. Miss Alberta Healey of Nichols has become bookkeeper for Seiler Bros. Miss Frances Hadley visits Letts for a short time. Albert McFarond heads to Farson to make his future home. J Ballard travels to Conesville to visit friends. Mrs George Hartman goes to Gladwin to visit. Helen Seilph goes to Grandview for a day with friends and relatives. See Stirlen for River View lot. Mrs Oliver Kuriger to Gladwin for a few days with friends and relatives. Dr A B Clapp, eye ear nose throat specialist. Glasses fitted. Mrs L M Jamison and son James go to Winfield for a short visit. Highest prices paid for poultry eggs and hides J Greenblatt 519 E Second St. J S Ensign of Cranston attended to business then returned home. Mrs M Nichols departs for Columbus Junction for a few days visiting and chautauqua. Ride electric merry go round at Electric Park tonight with band concert free moving pictures and illustrated songs service every ten minutes.
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Electric Park
Mother Believed Children Drowned in Mississippi
Mrs Belle Corless feared for her daughter and son in law Albert and wife, after a river trip from their Muscatine home. The group used a boat, Mrs Corless rode ashore, and the Manuskees vanished by 6 pm. They later returned to the restaurant, having spent the night with Mr Manuskee's mother, safe but unaware of her worry.
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Belle Corless
Muscatine
Albert Manuskee
Mississippi
Sherfey Timber
Manuskee
Batchelor
Mrs. Corless
Campbell Brothers Circus to Come to Muscatine
Advance men from Campbell Brothers Circus arrive in Muscatine to finalize contracts and secure show grounds on East Hill for the August 21 celebration. The show travels with about 40 cars and its own engines, boasting a large menagerie and acclaimed ring and stage feats.
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Muscatine
Campbell Brothers’ Circus
George H. Allen
Campbell
East Hill
Campbell Brothers
Police Study Hat Styles At Muscatine Hotel
Patrons in Muscatine report hat theft at the Kem ble hotel leading police to study headgear for a day. The supposed thief returned the hat by noon, clearing the case as the correct owner reunited with his headgear.
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Kemble
Muscatine
Funeral services for Louis Heberly held in city
The late Louis Heberly was laid to rest with a 1 30 p m service at his home 113 Madison street then a 2 30 p m service at Greenwood chapel Rev J Jans of the German Evangelical church officiated pall bearers were chosen from three lodges He Macccabees members E T Allen Chris Klopp Henry Warner George Ricke Odd Fellows E L Kemptner Ben Pomeroy Knights of Pythias
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Louis Heberly
Madison Street
Greenwood Chapel
J. Jans
German Evangelical Church
E. T. Allen
Chris Klopp
The
Macccabees
Henry Warner
George Rick
Funeral for Paul Seevers in Oskaloosa Thursday
The funeral for Paul Seevers former superintendent of Citizens' Railway and Light company will be held Thursday at 9 30 from his former home in Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Jeff Bowlby will attend.
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Paul Seevers
Oskaloosa
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Jeff Bowlby
Party Returns from Rock Island Without Land Assessment Satisfaction
The party of men from sub district No. 1 Union district No. 1 on the Illinois bottom drainage returned home last evening without satisfaction on land assessment reduction. Dennis Garen and W Grady went to Wapello this noon for further action.
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Union District No. 1
Rock Island
Lightning Strikes Walters Residence Damage Reported
A severe electrical storm wrecked the Walters home with torn roof siding and shattered doors. Mrs Walters and relatives were inside. damage discovered hours later. A nearby tree at Ninth Street Bridge splintered, and flooding along the creek washed away loose articles.
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J. F. Walters
Ninth Street
Muscatine Pearl Company Begins Operation
The Muscatine Pearl company organized in the city has started operation with manager S. C. Clark of Vinton. Blanks are purchased and buttons are cut at the plant. New machinery will be installed late this week and about 150 men are hoped to be employed before long.
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Muscatine
S. C. Clark
Vinton
Clark
Iowa Towns Struck By Cyclone Continues
Ongoing coverage details the cyclone havoc across several Iowa towns. Descriptions note damage to homes, businesses, and public buildings while rescue teams coordinate with volunteers and officials to assess needs and deliver aid. Continuous updates follow as weather conditions evolve.
Fire destroys Rahmiller barn in electrical storm
At Columbus Junction a barn on Fred Rahmiller's farm southeast of town burned after a lightning strike around 9 o clock. The barn valued about 1200 dollars, not insured, with 40 tons of hay and tools lost.
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Columbus Junction
Fred Rahmiller
Mutual
Illinois
Surfers
Springfield
Ill
Severe County Storm Kills Bull as Lightning Strikes
An electric storm swept parts of the county last night causing damaged telephone lines and scorched trees. In Bayfield area residents report the storm as the worst in years, including a lightning strike that split a tree on Ed Horton’s farm and killed a bull valued at 150 dollars belonging to L C King’s son Walter King.
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Bayfield
Ed. Horton
Walter King
L. C. King
Welker's Veterans to Gather for Sept. 17 Banquet
Welker's Veterans will assemble in Muscatine at the Geneva Golf and Country Club on September 17 for a banquet. Colonel Park W. McManus of Davenport and Captain C. J. Watson of Washington will speak, with other prominent members expected to toast and entertain. The Muscatine company has held three consecutive annual reunions noted for attendance and fellowship.
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Welker Veterans’ Association
G. M. Titus
Geneva
Park W. McManus
Davenport
C. J. Watson
Washington
Muscatine Company
Forward Society Enjoys Pleasant Session at Kindler Home
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church held a social evening at Christ Kindler's home on Kindler avenue with about forty members. Guests enjoyed games, a musical program by Emma Meuller from Chicago and Esther Stellrecht's readings, plus refreshments. The next meeting is planned for September at Miss Bertha Hocke’s home, 1611 Cedar Street.
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Forward Society
Bertha Hocke
Cedar Street
Thimble Bee Elects Officers and Plans Lawn Social
The Thimble Bee held a meeting at Mrs. Joseph Biles home to install new officers led by President Mrs. Samuel Smedley and Vice President Mrs. Joseph Biles. A lawn social is planned for Wednesday evening August 14 at Mrs. A Cummins 617 East Ninth, with a purchasing committee formed.
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Thimble Bee
Harehimble Bee
Joseph Biles
Oak and
Hope Avenue
A. Cummins
East Ninth Street
Samuel Smedley
Mary Harker
Marie Worst
Fisher
Dunker
Mary Winn
Spalding Club Meets at Mrs Moynahan Home
The Spalding club was entertained last evening at Ella Moynahan’s Sycamore street home. Chautauqua was discussed and business transacted. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Frank Moynahan’s Ninth street home with a subsequent excursion to Geneva island cottage on Thursday afternoon. Supper will be carried and the group will return that evening.
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Spalding Club
Moynahan
Ella Moynahan
Sycamore Street
Frank MoynAhan
Ninth Street
J. Asthalter
Geneva Island
Luther League to Install Officers at Special Meeting
A special Luther League meeting at Grace English Lutheran church is set for Sunday night, August 12, to install officers elected recently. Installation was postponed last Sunday due to the absence of several honorary members.
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Luther League
The
Grace English Lutheran Church
Pioneer Sewing Circle Picnic at Weed Park
The Pioneer Sewing Circle will hold a picnic tomorrow afternoon at Weed Park at 2 30. All members are urged to attend as a good time is assured.
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Pioneer Sewing Circle
Weed Park
First Iowa Infantry to Hold Celebration
Members of Company A and Company C of the First Iowa Infantry will hold a local celebration. Details forthcoming.
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First Iowa Infantry
Company A
Veterans and families mark Wilsons Creek anniversary picnic
Members of the First Iowa Infantry and Colonel Hare circle will celebrate the forty sixth anniversary of the Battle of Wilsons Creek with a good old fashioned picnic on Saturday August 10 at Weed park.
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Iowa
Colonel Hare
Wilson’s Creek
Weed Park
Fruitland Court of Honor Invites Muscatine Court
The Fruitland Court of Honor invites the Muscatine court to join a special meeting and large celebration on August 24. The Muscatine court has accepted and many local members plan to attend.
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Fruitland Court of Honor
Muscatine
W. R. C. Plans Postponed For Picnic Discussion
The W. R. C. held a regular session last evening with plans for the County Veteran's association annual picnic on the agenda. Due to low attendance the topic will be reconsidered at the next meeting in two weeks on Tuesday evening August 20.
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County Veteran's Association
Monthly Meeting of Missionary Society at Church Parlors
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the German Methodist church will hold a monthly gathering this afternoon at the church parlors. An excellent program is planned and attendees will enjoy a social hour after the meeting.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
German Methodist Church
Maccabees Hold Weekly Meeting at Asthalter Hall
The Maccabees held a regular weekly meeting last evening at their hall in the Asthalter building. Several matters of importance were discussed. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, August 13th.
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The
Maccabees
Asthalter Building
Richman Richman and Springer Family Attend Wapello Races
J. E. Richman and J. Springer and son Harry left at noon for Wapello to attend the races held there today.
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J. E. Richman
J. Springer
Harry
Wapello
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Japanese
China
Home Tea Co’y
East Second St
W. E, Scannell
Prop
Mary Bothe
G. Tice
C. Eis
Mary Farrel
Alberta Healey
Nichols
Seiler Bros
Frances Hadley
Letts
Albert McFarond
Farson
J. Ballard
Conesville
George Hartman
Gladwin
Helen Seilph
Grandview
Stirlen
Riverview Addition
Oliver Kuriger
A. B. Clapp
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
J. S. Ensign
Cranston
M. Nichols
Chautauqua
Tiinker & Flannery
Campbell Brothers Circus
BIG Circus
F. M. Houston
Iowa Avenue
Green Street
Front Street
Journal Office
Cheney
East Second Street
Wisconsin St
East Ninth
West Third St
Kemble Hotel
Dennis Garen
W. Grady
Liberal
David Bogard
A. W. Chase
S. B. Holden
Cass Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. W Chase
Dr. A. W Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Walters
Button Factory
Muscatine Pearl Company
Busi
Ness
Force
Ing Blanks
Welker
Golf and Country Club
Court OF Honor
Monthly Meeting OF Missionary Society
Panitorium
Wagner & Bennison
Geo. Bitman
Quinn
East Second
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