South Muscatine Boys Swim Nightly at Hershey Puller
The South Muscatine community gathers each evening for swimming and races at the Hershey lumber puller and nearby rafts. Local youths build simple diving boards and compete in long distance contests while onlookers enjoy the lively shoreline activity. Nearby residents arrive for visits and travel plans, with several sick or ill individuals noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Hershey
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Hershey Hose Company to sail excursion to Burlington
The Hershey Hose Company plans an August 19th excursion to Burlington on the steamer Columbia of the White Collar line. A committee including John Rosenmund, George Detthof, and Herman Liebbe will handle arrangements, tickets available to all members and supporters, with music by the boat orchestra or a band if possible. Refreshments will be served aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Hose Company
Burlinton
Columbia
White Collar Line
John Rosenmund
George Detthof
Herman Liebbe
Burlington
Rural carriers to get vacation for first time
Washington authorities grant rural free delivery carriers a fifteen day paid vacation with substitutes paid 600 dollars yearly or 50 dollars monthly. The rule, effective at month start, applies to rural carriers with twelve months of service, though few have used it yet due to difficulty finding substitutes. Salaries for regular carriers continue during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Burke
Washington
Auto Ride Pleasing Evening Supports Hospital Fund
A charity auto ride hosted by the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee drew ten donated cars and a festive crowd around Chestnut street. Funds from ticket sales, plus about 40 dollars, will aid a hospital room. organizers praised the generosity of H. W. Huttit F. X. Schaefer Frank Giesler F. Jackson Dr. F. H. Little Dr. J. L. Klein Dr. A. J. Weaver George Jackson and Fred Gobble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Armory
Company C
Chestnut Street
H. W. Huttit
F. X. Schaefer
Frank Giesler
F. Jackson
F. H. Little
J. L. Klein
A. J. Weaver
George Jackson
Fred Gobple
Man killed by funeral train near Springfield
George Riley died instantly when he stepped onto a platform and fell between the baggage car carrying his mother's body and a smoking car as the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis train crossed the county line from Peoria to Springfield. Despondency over his mother's death prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peoria
Chicago
St. Louis
Mary Riley
George Riley
Riley
Oil Indictments Expected From Grand Jury
Jamestown New York August 10. H Wright manager of Vacuum Oil of Olean was the only witness before the federal grand jury probing interstate commerce and anti rebate violations. Jurors talked with District Attorney Brown and indictments are expected to be returned today.
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Jamestown
N. Y
H. Wright
Vacuum Oil Company of
Olean
Federal
Brown
Passengers Robbed Aboard Diamond Joe Steamer
Reports say passengers on the Diamond Joe steamer Dubuque were robbed during a noon to evening trip between Rock Island Davenport and the tri cities. Henry Green a crew member was arrested in Davenport after two passengers claimed their pockets were cut and $50 to $60 in money and watches stolen. Officials sought recovered items and considered jurisdiction since the alleged crime occurred below the Iowa line.
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Dubuque
Davenport
Here
Tri-Cities
Rock Island
City
Watch Tower
Henry Green
John Green
Cleveland Fox
St. Louis
Iowa
Roddewig
Hutchinson Party Arrives From Cloquet Minnesota
Z. W. Hutchinson and daughters Misses Ida and Julia arrived on the Rock Island this morning after spending several days in Cloquet Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. W. Hutchinson
Ida
Julia
Rock Island
Cloquet
Minn
Mrs Mary Hall Dies After Stroke at Son's Home
Mrs Mary Hall died at her son George McKee's home near Fruitland at 6 30 am after a paralytic stroke on August 2. Born May 15 1830 in Oneida New York she lived twice married first to Mr McKee then to Mr Hall in 1894. Survived by daughters Mrs Mary Cassady Unionville Mo and Mrs Helen Roberson Brunswick Neb and son George McKee Fruitland. Funeral Saturday at Island M E church with Island Cemetery burial.
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Mary E. Hall
George McKee
Tentland
Hall
Oneida
New York
Mr. McKee
Mr. Hall
Mary Cassady
Unionville
Helen Robertson
Brunswick
Neb
Fruitland
Island M. E
Island Cemetery
Special Niagara Falls Round Trip from Peoria Highlighted
Return fare eight dollars fifty cents for a round trip from Peoria with a twelve day return limit including sale date. Stopovers allowed at Westfield on return for side trips to Chautauqua Lake and other points. Tickets valid on C B line steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo with side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal. First class coaches standard sleepers and a special fast train depart at 12 09 noon without change. For details contact a Big Four agent or H R Daly T P A at 325 Main Street Peoria Illinois.
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Peoria
Westfield
Chautauqua Lake
C. & B. Line
Cleveland
Buffalo
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Big Four
H. R. Daly
Main Street
Peoria, Ill
Typographical Union Delegates Attend Chicago Welcome
Three hundred delegates of the International TypographicalUnion en route to the Colorado Springs convention were hosted by Chicago local Typographical Union No.16 and its ladies auxiliary. They enjoyed an afternoon trolley ride to Evanston and a banquet at the Saratoga hotel before departing at 10 30 p.m. on the Rock Island train to Omaha where they will be hosted by the local union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Typographical Union No. 16
Evanston
Saratoga Hotel
Rock Island
Omaha
Homeseekers' Excursions by Iowa Central Rail
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest. On the first and third Tuesdays each month tickets go to points in the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and particulars call on agents or address A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Rhodes to Meet Thomas in Davenport Boxing Carnival
Davenport Athletic club announces a boxing carnival at Claus Hall on Wednesday night August 15. Main 15 round bout features Billy Rhodes of Kansas City against Joe Thomas of San Francisco, a high stakes clash likely to be top class.
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Davenport Athletic Club
Claus Hall
Billy Rhodes
Kansas City
Joe Thomas
San Francisco
Davenport
Fairfield Visitor Returns Home on No 3 Train
Miss Bertha Gobble of Fairfield returns home this morning after visiting friends in the city. Miss Gertrude Howe accompanied her and will stay for a short visit before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Frank Fowler
Fairport
Fowler
Adelaine Berry
Nebraska Street
al Preston
Clinton
Saints
Miss Bennett
Conesville
South Muscatine
Edward Jones
Demorest Avenue
William Harris
Atalissa
Lefa McCleary
Oregon Street
Jessie Raymore
Moline
Ill
Harvey Scott
Burlington
Jacob Seltzer
Sam Downer
H. F. Boston
Grandview
Edna Ryan
Davenport
Joseph Lorber
Frank Royster
Clinton and
Angle Streets
Hot Springs
Bert Lockwood
Hershey Hospital
Clara Fowler
Wapello
Charles Lockwood
Wesley Webb
Wallace Street
Mayme Edling
Omaha
Neb
J. P. Diercks
Parsons
Frazier
Hoopes’ Addition
Jerry McGee
Lis
Bertha Gobble
Fairfield
Gertrude Howe
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Hershey Lumber
Tiffin Selders
Philip Street
W.F. Miksch
South End Grocer
Kautz’s Bakery
Iowa Avenue
Uncle Sam
Anson Clothing Coo
Frank Anson
Paul Steinmetz
the Evening Journal
E. 2Nd St
H. F. Barnard Company, Jewelers
Federal Grand Jury
Trouble
Mary Hall
mise—Born
Niagara Falls
New York Central Lines
Jack Carey
Ottumwa
Ed Purdy
Bloomington
Frank Ammerman
Kid Powers
Abe Pollock
Merrick
L. le
Siege & Isaacson
Batterson Stores
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