Local News Briefs Chronicle Visits and Travels
Numerous notices detail residents and visitors: Miss L. M. Slater left for Chicago on business, Mrs. H. S. Moore and son Frank to Wilton for a day with friends, and Rev. A. I. E. Boss leaving for a month in New York state. Other items note Cano Canada lands price, poultry and produce prices, and a cooking school at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Slater
Chicago
The
Crown
Jake
Rev. A. I. E. Boss
New York State
Anniversary Observance Marks Founding of Home
The eleventh anniversary of the German Lutheran Aid People's and Orphans' Home was celebrated at its park grounds with hundreds attending. Services in German and English highlighted the day, with Rev. H Bergstaedt and Rev. F J Schumann delivering addresses. The home reported being debt free, 44 orphans in residence, 32 elderly residents, and ongoing improvements funded by local generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bergstaedt
Princeton
Ill
Muscatine
F. J. Schumann
Atalissa
John Reinsch
H. Reinemund
Mira Hershey
Races and prizes discussed at Muscatine Launch club meeting
Muscatine Launch club will read a Burlington Launch club letter detailing races for the river carnival. The longest 14 mile race from the club house to Oquawka and a 12 mile race to Henderson. Prizes include 10 dollars for best decorated launch and 5 dollars for second. Labor day races to be discussed. Visitors from out of town and a new telephone at the clubhouse noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
Burlington Launch Club
Burlington Boat Association Club
Oquawka
Henderson
Sermon and Music Highlight Union Church Services
Rev A J E Ross preached on Matthew 18 15 urging direct personal correction and reconciliation. Mrs May Morgridge sang two well received solos with organ accompaniment, supported by Mrs J H Jennison in the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
A. J. E. Ross
May Morsridge
Philadelphia
G. N. Rockwell
Muscatine
Charles Gilbert Stroff
Omaha, Neb
Standard Sued by Iowa Rival in Crystal Oil Case
In Des Moines a Polk county district court case charges Standard Oil with crushing Crystal Oil to eliminate competition. The $50,000 damages suit claims price cutting and procurement of Crystal Oil drivers and staff to steal customers. The trial opens after the demurrer challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Trust
Crystal Oil Co
Des Moines
Standard Oil
Iowa
Polk County
Standard Oil Company
Crystal Oil Company
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Heuer held at St Marys
Funeral services for the late Mrs Margaret Heuer will be held from St Marys Church tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. Pallbearers are Joseph Van Lent Edward Niver Joseph Schaab Henry Becker Charles Giesler and J L Knopp. Father J I Grieser will have charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Margaret Heuer
Joseph van Lent
Edward Niver
Joseph Schaab
Henry Becker
Charles Giesler
J. L. Knopp
J. I. Grieser
Lodge to Confer Third Degree Tuesday Evening
A. F. and A. MM Iowa Lodge No. 1 will meet in special session Tuesday evening August 13 at 7:30 for the purpose of conferring the third degree. Brethren govern yourselves accordingly. Per order W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F
A. MM
Iowa
Marietta Woman Sues Co Respondent for Slander in Divorce Case
Ida A. McEwen of Marietta sues Estelle McGowan alleging slander and libel from McGowan cross petition accusing her of being a co respondent in her husband J H McEwen's divorce. She seeks $5 000 damages for mental anguish humiliation and reflection on her character in Marshalltown Iowa district court action begun Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Marshalltown
Ida A. McEwen
J. H. McEwen
District Court
Illinois settler Otis McNail dies after long illness
Otis O McNail aged 87 a longtime Rock Island County resident dies at his Foster Illinois home from Brights disease after a year of suffering. Born in Canada on August 5 1828 he moved to Illinois in 1852 and served with Company A Seventh Iowa Infantry in the Civil War. He married Minerva Hesser in 1853 and leaves ten children. Funeral tomorrow at 11 from the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ill
Otis O. McNail
Rock Island County
Bright
M. McNall
Illinois
Canada
Mr. McNall
Dominion of Canada
States
East
Seventh Iowa Infantry
Belmont
Minerva Hesser
Muscatine Man to Preside Grand Lodge Session
J M Butler departed for Cedar Rapids this afternoon to preside over the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias sessions starting tomorrow. Delegates for the Knights of Pythias convention include R B Huff Paul Steinmetz and J B Reay. Pythian Sisters attending are Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Mrs Francis Rosenbaum Mrs Sallie McCoskrey and Mrs J M Butler along with E L Kemptner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Butler
Cedar Rapids
Grand Tribune
Grand Lodge of the
K. of P
K. of P.’s
Pythian Sisters
R. B
Former Muscatine Society Figure to Wed in Hawaii
Miss Alice Shipman, youngest daughter of the late George C. Shipman of West Liberty, will marry Rev. Potwine, pastor of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Honolulu. She has taught music in Honolulu for years and will return there to wed about September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Alice Shipman
George C. Shipman
West Liberty
Potwine
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Honolulu
P. J
Shipman
Muscatine County
Methodist Sunday School appoints picnic committee
At yesterday morning’s meeting the Methodist Sunday school voted to appoint a committee to arrange a picnic excursion to Linwood between August 20 and 30. The boat is not yet selected but the steamer Columbia is believed to be chartered. The committee includes Mrs. T. Becke, Miss Rena Berry, Julius Schmidt, J. Kendig, and Edward Asthauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Linwood
Columbia
T. Becke
Rena _ Berry
Julius Schmidt
J. Kendig
Edward Asthauer
Luther League Installs Officers At Grace Lutheran
The Luther League regular meeting at Grace Lutheran church included devotional services and the installation of new officers. Seated were President Anna Martz Vice President Clyde Padgett Secretary Roy Putnam and Treasurer Morrts Maisenbach. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday evening August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Grace Lutheran Church
Anna Martz
Clyde Padgett
Roy Putnam
Morrts Maisenbach
Old Fashioned Picnic at Weed Park Tuesday
The Congregational Kensington club invites the church and congregation to an old fashioned picnic at Weed park on Tuesday afternoon August 13. Attendees should bring coffee and dishes with their lunch baskets. Supper will be served at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Kensington Club
Weed Park
Highland Nobles Sewing Society Picnic at Electric Park
The Highland Nobles Sewing Society plans a picnic at Electric Park on Wednesday afternoon August 14. Members and families are invited for an informal gathering with activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highland Nobles Sewing Society
Electric Park
Banner Lodge meeting planned at Pythian hall
The Banner Lodge Degree of Honor will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening August 13 at the Pythian hall at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Pythian Hall
Farther Lights Society Meets at Miss Kell's Home
The Farther Lights society will meet at the home of Miss Clara Kell this evening. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society
Clara Kell
Mansfield Worse Actress Mansfield Actor Attendee
An Associated Press bulletin says Dr. L. J. Leohare of Montreal, who has been attending Mansfield, the actor, reports he is much worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Des Moines
Associated Press
L. J. Leohare
Montreal
Muscatine Banker to Move to Chicago
M C Hayes longtime Muscatine resident will move to Chicago to join the American Banker's Security company in the Masonic Temple 903 904. He previously ran a city bookstore and engaged in local business and social organizations. Mrs Hayes will visit friends in Muscatine Des Moines and Eagle Grove before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hayes
Muscatine
American Banker's Security Company of
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Hayes
Taft's Mother Critically Ill Reported
An Associated Press bulletin from Millbury states Secretary Taft's mother is critically ill as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Des Moines
Associated Press
Millbury
Rich copper vein found east of city three feet thick
At the Fred Garrison farm three miles east of the city C P Teeple of Wilton Ia struck a rich copper vein during well drilling The vein was found at a depth of about feet and measured between three and four feet thick Experts will assess the find and its value based on samples brought to town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garrison
C. P. Teeple
Wilton
Veterans Form New Organization At Weed Park Reunion
At Weed Park the Iowa First Infantry veterans of Company A and C formed a permanent organization during a reunion commemorating Wilson's Creek. The group fixed August 10 for annual meetings and heard speeches by J. H. Munroe Robert Baird and Chas D. Gibson.
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Iowa First Infantry
Weed Park
Wilson’s Creek
Colonel Hare
Ben Beach
Robert Baird
J. H. Munroe
Chas. D. Gibson
Benj. Beach
Ga. Bitzer
Jos. Biles
R. B. Baird
Charles Hine
Frank Fisher
Ed. Kemptner
Chris. Blockert
John Zollner
Robi. Armstrong
William Manley
Col. Hare
Anna Cummins
Ida Warfield
Henry Kneese
Anna M. Winn
H. S. Howe
Ninety-Eighth Milestone Highlighted in Community Portrait
Mr. Chase has withstood the wear of years and remains hale in old age. He takes interest in current events and has long been a prominent figure in the community through his participation in worthy causes and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Local Ladies Miss Blanchar Gas Cooking Course
Miss Blanchar, renowned in domestic science, holds the gas cooking demonstrations at the armory. Despite past large audiences, Muscatine women show indifference. The course offers eight lessons left, beginning tomorrow, at 10 cents per lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Blanchar
Muscatine
Miss Blancharas
Witter Returns from the South to Lead County Superintendent Office
F. M. Witter, county superintendent, arrives from the south with his grandchild Brewster Howe. He reports his son has fully recovered from illness and Witter resumes duties at the county superintendent’s office at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Witter
Brewster Howe
Boats in Collision Delays Ship at Burlington
The steamer Quincy of the Diamond Jo line collided with the Helen Blair wheel in Burlington Indiana around 2 PM Saturday. Paddles and arms were broken but the wheel was repaired quickly and the voyage to Muscatine was delayed only a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Diamond Jo
Helen Blair
Burlington
Muscatine
Blair
Cornelius Tooney Undergoes Hernia Operation
Cornelius Tooney of 209 East Fifth Street underwent hernia repair at Hershey hospital this morning. Dr A J Oliver performed the operation and the patient is resting nicely at last reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Tooney
East Fifth Street
Hershey Hospital
A. J. Oliver
New Mortgage Suit Filed in District Court
A case filed for the September term names E. A. Erb against W. A. Sutton and others seeking judgment for 31 dollars and 75 cents on a mortgage debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Today
E. A. Erb
W. A. Sutton
Industry to Form in Muscatine for $600000 Capital
A Muscatine manufacturing industry plans articles of incorporation for 600000 dollars. A Des Moines telegram seeks a confirmatory name check to avoid duplicating an existing company. Local men show interest and will file once name clearance is received.
Economical Vacation Fares For Canadian and New England Resorts
Round trip tickets priced just above one way fares to many Canadian and New England resorts go on sale on dates after June 1 1907. For sale dates limits stopovers and literature write Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Mny
Canada
New England
Geo. W. Vaux
T. A
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
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Riverview Addition
E. W. Wagner
George R. Chase
Moscow
Blanche Foster
F. D. Miller
Pine Street
Iowa City
H. S. Springer
Rock Island
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
C. Brenner
Waterloo
Evangelical Association
Carl Schroeder
Helen Kindler
Esther Stellrecht
F. S. Pentzer
Pearl and
Alverta Whaley
la Grande
E. Keatley
Pasadena
West Branch
Lindsay
F. Ashcraft & Son
Iowa Avenue
Hulda Schroeder
Tracy Kelley
H. Stellrecht
Henry Stellrecht
Armory
H. J. Fitazerald
Marie
Tom
Charles Fitzgerald
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oldsmobile
Carl Fischer
Isett Avenue
H. P. Columbus
H. P
Geo. W. Fisher
Corner Third
Walnut
Wilson’s
East Hill
Sheriff's Office
Court House
the Home Tea Co
A. J. E. Boss
Mrs. May Morgridge
Standard
Foster, Ill
Hinkel & Flannery
Chicago Company
Ity
Roosevelt
Ev. Brandenburg
R. M. Chase
Journal
Son
Tain
Castoria
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