Local arrivals and notices fill Muscatine scene
New residents Hank and Mrs Dice of Iowa City settle at 414 Pine. Stays of Emil Krentz and Walter Danzeiser mark visiting departures. Misses Meyers, McKillip head to Chicago for millinery study. Piano ads trumpet mid-summer deals at Hirt Fester. Myer returns from Bellevue skin grafting operation improving. Kate McNulty stays with McNulty home as Muscatine ladies visit Tri-Cities. Witmer couple return from honeymoon and plan Tipton residence. Mrs Newcomb to move to Valencia with Cummins. U B excursion set for Aug 12 Burlington trip priced 75 cents adults 40 cents children. Heller family returns from Pasadena. Edward Kintzle wedding to Louise Dufel Aug 5 in Hudson Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Burlington
Reunion at Weed Park Marks First Iowa Infantry Gathering
Surviving members of First Iowa Infantry Companies A and C hold their annual reunion at Weed Park with a noon dinner and speeches by Col. F. Welker and Dr. G. O. Morgridge. The event commemorates the Battle of Wilson's Creek as veterans recall the great conflict and exchange reminiscences among attending Iowa, Missouri, and Pennsylvania veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Infantry
Weed Park
Wilson's Creek
Colonel Hare
Col. F. Welker
G. O. Morgridge
Iowa First Infantry
Muscatine
Co. A.ben Beach
R. B. Baird
Gal Bitzer
Ed Kemptner
Frank Fisher
Hiram A. White
Til
J. H. Carl
J. S. Long
25Th
M. Jewett
Missouri Battery
John Hocke
16Th
J. B. Downer
8Th
Iowa Cavalry
John Feustal
35Th
John Bowman
Joel Chenoweth
Oliver Shirkey
60Th TI
Bryan Conner
Michael O’melia
H. P. Schuyler
95Th I
George Benedict
11Th
Robert S. Amlong
U. S
Kearsage
Board of supervisors reviews petition names for poll books
County Attorney Pepper has been asked for a written opinion on several objections in the remonstrance. The board finished comparing names on the multi petition to the poll books this afternoon and will address the objections next. The board will act on questions probably tomorrow, with a discussion likely Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
I. S. Pepper
Mrs Wade and kin hurt in buggy accident near Mason City
An Iowa City dispatch reports Mrs John Wade and daughter Gertrude along with the wife and daughter of Senator Wade suffered injuries when a buggy overturned after the horse ran away near Mason City. Mrs Wade sustaining serious internal injuries and broken bones while Gertrude Wade has a broken arm. Senator Wade is a brother of Judge Wade of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mason City
John Wade
Gertrude
Daugherty
Wade
Gertrude Wade
Senator Wade
Judge Wade
Former Muscatine Girl Eva Dow Dies in Davenport
Eva Dow formerly Eva Westbrook daughter of A J Westbrook Muscatine passed away Sunday in Davenport after five weeks illness. She is survived by parents six sisters two brothers husband and son Earl. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Davenport residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Dow
J. Warren Dow
Davenport
Dow
Eva Westbrook
A. J. Westbrook
J. P. Schomberg
Mulberry Avenue
J. B. Moore
Green Mountain, Jr
Earl
Della Pemble
Wapello
G. D. Cave
Chicago
Alice Snyder
Des Moines
Green Mountain
Ada Westbrook
W. Scott Westbrook
Muscatine
Mark H. Westbrook
Memphis
Tenn
Congressional Nominees and Rock Island Results
The article lists congressional nominees by district with party affiliations and names, followed by Rock Island Illinois primary results for county officers including Republican and Democratic selections. It notes Bryan’s interest in the Illinois political scene and a possible statement later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William B. Madden
Anthony Michalek
Anton J. Sabath
William Lorimer
Frank C. Wood
Fred Lundin
Frank Buchanan
Philip M. Klyckl
T. J. Gallagher
Henry S. Boutell
C. C. Stillwell
George E. Foss
R. Western Starr
H. M. Stapp
Coll McNaughton
Cc. E. Fuller
Joseph V. Graff
James W. Hill
John A. Sterling
C. S. Schneider
J. G. Cannon
Henry C. Bell
W. B. McKinley
Fred B. Hamill
J. H. Danskin
Henry T. Rainey
William D. Ryan
Rock Island
Ill
States
L. M. Magill
George W. Gamble
John E. Rose
Wallace Triechler
Robert R. Reynolds
Micheal J. O'Hern
George H. Hicks
Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
Illinois
Pryan
Funeral for "Mother" Stewart Held in Springfield
Funeral services for "Mother" Stewart were held today in Springfield Ohio with numerous tributes from mourners and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Stewart
Springfield
Mother” Stewart
Exhaustion worsened by coffee says music professor
A music professor and his wife describe long hours of work leading to exhaustion that coffee worsened. They switched to Postum, noting weight gain, relief from headaches, and steadier nerves. The husband, now 61, continues teaching and supervising without coffee, praising Postum and its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Minnesota labor chief says only 1 000 job openings in fields
Minnesota Labor Commissioner Williams after talks with North Dakota officials and Governor Burke says harvest field employment will be scarce. He estimates only about one thousand workers may find work, far fewer than prior hopes of fifteen to twenty thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
North Dakota
Burke
Williams
Building Boat. Harry Blair to Launch New Craft
Harry Blair of Tilmots plans a new motor boat soon to be installed with a 12 horsepower double cylinder Gray Motor arriving today. The craft, to be named later, will join Brookes Special as one of Muscatine’s fastest boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blair
Tilmots
Muscatine
Brook
Police Investigate Reported Illinois Murder Case
John Callahan claims a double murder occurred near the fourth slough in Illinois five months ago, with two bodies disposed of. Authorities deny prior knowledge and say no suspect is in custody as Chief Vannatta plans cross state follow up with Rock Island county sheriff arriving at 4:25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John Callahan
George Volger
Callahan
Vannatta
Rock Island
Invitations Issued for Longland Wedding of Anna Cadie Jain
In Muscatine Col. and Mrs. Frank W. Magin invite guests to the wedding of their daughter Anna Cadie Jain to Alexander Robert Tweedie of Nottingham England. The ceremony will be held on September 1 at 11 Regent Street Nottingham. Col. Magin, American Consul at Nottingham, brother of former Muscatine Journal publisher John Magin, has served in consular posts since 1898 and was previously on the Iowa State University board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longland
Veel
Muscatine
Frank
Magin
Sue Wwendilg
Anna Cadie Iauin
Alexander Ropert ‘Tweedie
Nottingham
England
Coil
Madin
John Maain
Isyanston
Muscatine Journal
Regent Street
Col. Mahin
Clinton and
Reichenberg
Austria
McKinley
Birmingham
Board of Regents
Iowa State University
Mrs Wahl Edges Nurses At Ardon Home Party
Mrs W H Wahl of Green County Iowa who recently left Belle Vue hospital entertained several Belle Vue nurses and Mrs Adam Wigim at the Downer home in Ardon Iowa. Guests included Miss Dorothea Sullivan Miss Elizabeth Fayle and Miss Mildred Beibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wahl
Green County
Bellevue Hospital
Adam Wigim
J. T. Downer
Ardon
Dorothea Sullivan
Elizabeth Fayle
Mildred Beibel
Baptist Women Schedule Annual Picnic at Weed's Park
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church will hold their annual picnic next Tuesday after noon at Weed's Park. All members and their families and friends are urged to attend for a social time and picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Weed's Park
Bring Cups Knives and Forks for Each Attendee
The note instructs bringing a cup knife and fork for every family member attending the event to ensure everyone has eating utensils.
Marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Vogel in England
Announced in Muscatine the marriage of Elizabeth Vogel daughter of Judge W. F. Brannan to Hector Geiger in Chertsey England. The ceremony was intimate with few friends. They will reside in New York and sail for America in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Muscatine
Elizabeth Vogel
W. F. Brannan
Hector Geiger
Chertsey
England
Work in the Third Degree At Iowa Lodge No 2
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock sharp the Third Degree work will be presented at Iowa lodge No 2 A F and A M All brethren in good standing are invited Mrs F W Swan will entertain the Farther Light society of the First Baptist church at her home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
F. W. Swan
Farther Light Society
The
First Baptist Church
Mite Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Kent's Home
The Mite Sewing Circle will gather Thursday afternoon at Mrs Laura Kent on Spring Street. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Sewing Circle
Laura Kent
Spring Street
Pythian Sisters Sewing Society Meet Tomorrow
The Pythian Sisters Sewing Society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Charles Conaway on West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters Sewing Society
Charles Conaway
West Second Street
Geneva Golf Club To Stage Third Dance Night
The Geneva Golf and Country Club plans the third in a series of dances at the clubhouse on Tuesday evening, inviting members and guests to attend the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Dorcas Society Meets At Mrs Worst’s East Ninth Street
The Dorcas society will meet on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs J Worst of East Ninth street for its gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
J. Worst
East Ninth Street
Local residents return from visits across Iowa
Wilton and nearby towns report numerous residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport West Liberty and Cedar Rapids for visits and vacations. Several families welcome returning relatives while others plan short trips to Tipton Durant Clarence and Davenport during the week.
Butter and egg prices steady at New York Produce Market
Butter held steady with receipts totaling 6,820 as creamery specials moved at 23c, extras 22c, and lower grade ranges 18 22c. Eggs stayed firm with 10,491 receipts and firsts at 19e, seconds 16 17e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene V Debs to Speak in Muscatine This September
Socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs will tour Muscatine in September, with a date to be arranged soon. He travels by special train and will stop in Muscatine en route from Davenport to Ottumwa, according to socialist headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Debs
Muscatine
Mr. Debs
Davenport
Ottumwa
Rich Brewer Gift to Museum Reported in Berlin
Berlin August 10. At the international historical congress session American ambassador David Jayne Hill announced that Adolphus Busch of St. Louis is prepared to donate fifty thousand dollars toward a German museum building at Harvard university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International Historical Congress
David Jayne Hill
Adolphus Busch of
St. Louis
Harvard University
Heavy rain benefits corn and pastures in Illinois
A very heavy rain fell last night and this morning across central Illinois, greatly benefiting parched corn and pastures that were beginning to burn. The rainfall should aid growing conditions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
American athlete breaks hammer record at Irish meet
At the Galic athletic meeting in Dublin's Menagh yesterday N I McGrath of the New York Athletic Club shattered hammer throw records with a 176 foot effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Galic
Menagh
N. I. McGrath
New York Athletic Club
Elephants and Camels Clash in African Wildlife Tale
A vivid account describes elephants and camels in Africa showing mutual hostility. The camel freezes and cries in terror when sensing the elephant, while the elephant lifts its trunk and charges the camel, which defends itself passively before being trampled into fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Lost in Paris Englishman Finder Help
An English tourist lost in Paris could not find his hotel and asked several people for directions. Frustrated, he handed a leaf with his hotel name to a passerby who guided him to the door. Upon arrival the tourist thanked the helper, who exclaims You duffer. Why didn't you speak before. I thought you were deaf and dumb. The Good Samaritan was of his own nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duffer
Mystery of the Sunk Steamboat F. Thompson
A western river steamboat named the F. Thompson sank after snagging on a river obstacle. The wreck lies submerged with only the initials visible above water. A curious passenger asked the captain the name and cause, and the captain admitted the vessel seems to have sunk with no clear explanation beyond the visible initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Thompson
F. & Thompson
Remarkable Drummer Jean Henri and His Fifteen Drums
A historical note hails Jean Henri tambour major to Napoleon as the most remarkable drummer. It describes him playing fifteen differently toned drums simultaneously with seamless, soft harmony, moving rapidly between drums so spectators could hardly track his hands and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Henri
Napoleon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Amos S. Weidling
Gulf Coast
Stirlen & Rowan
H. E. Dice
City
Pine Street
Emil Krentz
St. Paul, Mina
Walter Danzeiser
Decatur
Aileen Meyers
Sarah McKillip
Hirt & Fester’s
John Myer
Green Street
Alice Anson
West Fourth Street
Ella Mulford
West Third Street
East
Canada
H. Hinkhouse
Irma
Omaha
Hirt & Fessler
Kate McNulty
Wilton
J. J. McNulty
Tri-Cities
Frank Witmer
Western States
L. J. Newcomb
Vallego
California
Clarence Cummins
Newcomb
Anna Cummins
Corner Oak
Ninth Streets
Charles Heller
Pasadena
Cal
Martha Heller
Ray Batterson
Charles
Heller
Edward Kintzle
Louise Dufel
Hudson
Will
Paul
Mr. Blackburn
Geo. Bitman
Reunion
jSurviving
First Iowa
Pepper
Boal
John Worth Kern
Kern
Charles City
Mrs. Wahl
Downer
Baptist Women’s Mission Circle
W. G. Griffith
John Binghman
Edith
Walcott
L. R. Dunker
A. A. Petersen
Sunbury
Elburn Knott
H. E. Nicolaus
A. Z. Long
Adair County
G. S. McCoy
Tipton
Clara Marolf
Arthur Engel
Newton
Moscow
Geo. F. Pounding
Cedar Rapids
Cecilia E. Russell
Belle van Camp
Wm. Rynerson
D. F. Dwyer
Bennett
James White
F. B. Kelly
Ashland
Neb
Thos. Kelly
Pat. Moylan
Andrew Oresen
Durant
Rose Miller
Jake Miller
van Barr
Mildred Naftzger
West Liberty
Jennie Kelly
Grace Ott
John Sanley
Ruth Warren
Extra
Preston Conant
Lime City
Anna Brown
Lou Kapfer
J. R. Brown
Joe Brown
Didate
Rich Brewer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!