Local residents travel to visits and returns home
William Bockwoldt of Durant spent yesterday in the city with friends. Mrs. Bertie Gerndt returned from Burlington. Mrs. Hartman of 120 Cook street leaves for Montpelier to visit. Mrs. Geibel of Newell avenue and daughter Mildred head for Davenport. W F Davis of Montpelier returns home after visiting in town. Charles Brown of Spokane leaves for Davenport to visit friends. Mrs. Baxter of Elrick Junction leaves for Davenport. Mrs. Huff of Davenport and her daughter Mrs. Wiestby head to Dubuque with Jansen Wiestby. Mrs. Schomberg and Mrs. Mason of Green Mountain depart for Davenport to visit. Ola Hawkins, county superintendent aide, returns to Tipton. Mrs. Carrie Smith and Mrs. Moffitt of Clinton travel home via Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welch depart for Chicago after a summer visit with Welch family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Spokane
Wash
Davenport
Frank Welch
Chicago, IL
M. J. Welch
West Seventh Street
Electa Chapter No 32 to Meet Monday Evening
Electa Chapter No 32 C E S will hold a regular session at Masonic hall Monday evening August 10. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
C. E.S
Masonic Hall
For Sale Second Hand Singer Sewing Machine
Advertisement notes a used Singer sewing machine for ten dollars and provides contact at 404 East Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Enquire
E. 5Th St
Band Concert at Electric Park Tomorrow Evening
Electric Park faces to attract amusement seekers with a Sunday band concert under Prof Pauchet. The program lists Cavallette March, Fra Diavolo, In a Casey Corner, Long Long Ago, Arabian Night, Pretty Jane, The Motor, and selections from Faust and Chicago Tribune. Names include Jewell Bratton Hartmann Pauchet Chambers Rosey Hall and J. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Citizens’ Railway and Electric Light Company
Pauchet
Cavallette
Jewell
Fra Diavolo
Suber
Casey Corner
J. Bratton
I. J. Martin
F. Manhardt
Pachs
Pretty Jane
J. Hartmann
Julius Pauchet
The
Motor
G. Rosey
Faust Waltz
J. Hall
Sister of Mrs. A. A. Keath Dies in Andrews
Mrs. Anna Needham of Andrews Indiana died at home on Thursday August 6 at 9 20 PM age 49 years 7 months 26 days The funeral was held today She was well known in Muscatine and her friends regret her passing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Needham
Andrews
Ind
A. A. Keath
East Eighth Street
Iowa Republicans Await Senate Decision After Allison Funeral
Des Moines, Aug 8. Iowa Republicans plan a midweek conference on the senatorial vacancy after Senator Allison's funeral. Governor Cummins and officials travel to Dubuque for the service. options include resignation to seek the seat, an extra legislative session, or appointing a temporary successor. Strong support for resignation among Cummins allies, with stand patters seeking peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Des Moines
Cummins
Dubuque
Golden Wedding Observed for Henry and Mrs Reinecke
A large gathering marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinecke at their Kindler avenue home. Born in Germany in 1833 they married there and came to America in 1868, settling in Muscatine. They have nine children, seven living, with relatives in Faulkton, Seneca, Clark, Waverly, Lake township and Lake township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindler Avenue
Henry Reinecke
America
Muscatine
New World
Seneca
S. Dak
Henry of
Faulkton
Fred Freybler
City
Adolph
Fred
Clark
William
Waverly
John Minder
Lake Township
This County
Frank Fletcher
Child Dies After Protracted Illness In City
Louis Delphert the five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Myers of 501 Jackson street died this morning shortly after 5 o clock after a five week illness caused by a lung abscess He was born September 6 1902 Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm with interment in Greenwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Delphert
Harry Myers
Jackson Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Roach Speaks at Chautauqua as Crowd Packs Grounds
Immense crowd gathers at Chautauqua grounds in Columbus Junction to hear Hon. W. L. Roach from Muscatine present the republican view on the political situation. Hon. Charles O. Holly offers the democratic perspective while Congressman Walter I. Smith, slated for the republican side, canceled to attend Senator Allison’s funeral. Roach arrived by touring car after a brief trip from Muscatine. Readings and musical numbers from Burlington performers drew strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua Grounds
W. L. Roach
Muscatine
Charles O. Holly
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Allison
Roach
Frank Thompson
Burlington
Harry Russell
Barrett
Campaign funds seen from mass contributions at Fairview
Lincoln set to fund a democratic campaign with at least 500000 dollars expected from the masses. Individual donors will provide sizable sums, but organizers anticipate the bulk from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Fairview
Prohibitionist Eugene W. Chafin Visits Bryan in Fairview
Eugene W. Chafin, the prohibition candidate for president, calls on Bryan in Fairview. He says the meeting is a courtesy. Letters from Republicans across the country arrive claiming intent to vote Democratic this fall. Bryan notes satisfaction with the Denver platform as the reason for party switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Bryan
Eugene W. Chafin
Chafin
Denver
Campaign plan to boost Muscatine cigars by union
The local cigar makers union approved a campaign to promote Muscatine made cigars at a meeting last night. Hundreds of posters urging residents to buy Muscatine cigars will be posted around the city soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Cigarmakers
Death and disarray sweep Iowa City area notices
Iowa City reports list Mrs. Sarah J. Fackler dead at Coralville in her 60s with husband J. W. Fackler and seven children nearby. William Carson plans a Wyoming stock venture with thousands of sheep to Iowa City broad acres. Dr. Roy M. A. Collins, formerly of Iowa City, has vanished from Chicago. Rumors say Charles Baker and wife survived a 300 foot Colorado auto plunge. no word yet from the Bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Sarah J. Fackler
J. W. Fackler
Coralville
Johnson County
Iowa
Orders for Co C to Report to Camp
Captain Norton orders Company C of the 54th Regiment to assemble at the Armory tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to attend camp at Weed Park. Soldiers should bring their own lunch as drills will be conducted throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Norton
Co. C
54Th Regiment
Weed Park
Mother searches for her lost son in Muscatine
Mrs. F. T. Brown, visiting Muscatine from Davenport, seeks Willie Brown who disappeared from Rock Island two years ago. She believes he is in Muscatine and asks him to contact her at 1518 West Fourth Street, Davenport, expressing continued hope of finding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Brown
Muscatine
Willie Brown
Rock Island
West Fourth Street
Davenport
Annual Reunion of 35th Iowa Infantry Held Monday
Final arrangements are completed for the annual reunion of survivors of companies A and C of the 35th Iowa Infantry to be held at Weed Park on Monday August 10. Veterans will register at the clubhouse in the morning and a noon dinner will be served by the Colonel Hare Circle ladies. all old soldiers in the city are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
35Th
Iowa Infantry
Weed Park
Colonel Hare
Hand Cleaned Garments by Local Muscatine House
Call for garment cleaning by hand to prevent damage from machinery. Located away from soot in Muscatine. Pressing at 222 Iowa Avenue in a clean and well ventilated room. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa Avenue
Bankers Reserve 10 Go to Dubuque for Picnic
C W Randleman presides over the Muscatine delegation of Bankers Reserve society. The women plan a Monday meeting to arrange attendance at the Iowa State Picnic in Dubuque on August 25. Muscatine abandons a Rock Island special train and takes a special car on Tuesday morning August 25. Marion Iowa, near Cedar Rapids, expected to win the 1909 picnic. Muscatine’s fifty delegates will cast votes for Marion after last reunion there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Reserve Society
Iowa State
Dubuque
Muscatine
Rock Island
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Bert Lyman Accepts Hastings Post As Physical Director
Bert Lyman, prominent in Muscatine YMCA physical department, will leave for Hastings Nebraska to become the association’s physical director starting September 1. He declined a similar offer from Moline and believes he can do better work in Hastings. Hastings, a thriving city in Nebraska, offers exceptional advantages and a strong YMCA program. Lyman is an athlete with wide local renown and his friends expect success in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lyman
Hastings
Neb
Moline, Ill
Muscatine
Trinity Church Interiors to Undergo Redecoration
Trinity Episcopal church plans extensive interior upgrades with an estimated $650 for redecorating the large auditorium. Burlington contractor W H Johnson will start about August 24 and the church will close August 23 to the first Sunday in October for rapid completion. A new ventilation system will be installed before reopening. The Trinity church club will hold a members outing at Wyoming Hill pending final council plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. H. Johnson
Burlington
Trinity Church Club
Wyoming Hill
Rutherford back from national meeting named to board
Henry Rutherford returned from Detroit where he presided over the Window Dressers of America national meeting and was elected a board member. He declined other honors and soon departs for Sheboygan Wisconsin to begin duties at a large department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rutherford
Detroit
Mich
Window Dressers of America
Rutherford
Sheboygan
Wis
Muscatine Public Schools Open Sept 7
Prof W F Chevalier announces Muscatine public schools will open on Tuesday September 7. Repairs were completed citywide and the teachers remain unchanged except Jefferson school new principal Miss Mary Whicher replacing Robert Corlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Chevalier
Muscatine City
Muscatine
Mary Whicher
Jefferson School
Robert Corlett
Grace Lutheran notes and Fairport services details
Grace Lutheran notes announce Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society meets Tuesday August 18 with Miss Josephine Freyermuth as leader. Sunday school 9 30 morning sermon The Christian a Grateful Debtor 10 45 Luther league reports delegates to state convention. Fairport Lutheran Church holds Sunday school 2 30 and services 3 30 with Ladies Aigh gathering Friday afternoon and dedication services August 21 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran
H. F. Martin
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Josephine Freyermuth
Luther League
Fairport Lutheran Church
Aigh
Wm. Hunn
Kern in Iowa Visits Kern in Iowa
Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern is in Charles City today and will visit his cousin Sam Kern there before spending Monday in Indianola, Kern’s former home, and continuing to Lincoln, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John W. Kern
Charles City
Indianola
Lincoln
Neb
Sam Kern
German M. E. Church Service Schedule in Muscatine
German M E Church Co E Baumgarten pastor Fourth and Cedar streets. Services will be held in the church on Fourth and Cedar street. Sunday school at 9. At 10:30 preaching. Sunday evening union services of German speaking churches of Muscatine. Prof Karl Stahl visiting with Rev Dettmers will occupy the pulpit.
Church Schedule for Sunday Services in Town Hall
The county jail hosts service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school meets at 2 30 p.m. in the hall at Second and Sycamore streets. Evening service is at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second and
Sycamore Streets
Church Schedule Sermon by Rev P M Conant
Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by the Rev P M Conant. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Conant
Dolsen Pirates and Gunthers Prepare for Cross Town Matches
Muscatine amateur baseball teams head abroad for two days of action. Dolsen Pirates depart for Conesville to face the Maroons, while Gunthers set out for Wilton to meet the Slashers. Roster includes W. Davis and E. Bloom among others, with returns planned by 8 p.m. tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D van Atta
Baldwin's Flight Bird Like At Fort Myer
Capt. Baldwin's dirigible balloon completed a five mile flight at Fort Myer yesterday afternoon. The journey covered the entire distance in 17 minutes with many turns at varying heights. The airship built for the United States Army Signal Corps will have its first official speed trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baldwin
Fort Myer
United States Army Signal Corps
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J. A. Bond
William Bockwoldt
Durant
Bertie Gerndt
G. Hartman
Cook Street
Montpelier
P. Geibel
Newell Avenue
Mildred
W. F. Davis
D. E. Clapper
New Hampshire Street
W. G. Baxter
Elrick Junction
S. A. Huff
G. A. Wiestby
Lowestreet
Jansen Wiestby
J. P. Schomberg
O. G. Mason
Green Mountain, Ir
Ola Hawkins
F. M. Witter
Tipton
Carrie Smith
M. E. Moffitt
Clinton
Prof. Paudhet
Chicago Tribune
P. Chambers
Mrs
Louis Delphert Myers
Roagh
Publican
Charles Baker
Colorado
Coo. C
Armory
Thirty
Col. Beach
Ture
Beau
Ty and Intelligence
J. K. Tyler, Oph. D
E. 2d St
Bankers Reserve
C. W. Randleman
ICAL
Trinity Church
Burlington Concern
Detroit, Mich
Tion
Jeffer
Son School
Kern
Salvation Army
Park Avenue Church
Gunthers
Wilton
Dolsen Pirates
Conesville
Maroons
Runyon
Lowa Ave
Amos S. Weidling
City Lumber Yard
West Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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