Beautiful Paintings by H G Shriner Display in Muscatine
Muscatine hosts young artist H G Shriner nephew of Hon J M Gobble visiting at West Fifth Street. Shriner brings about fifty paintings, famed as a sunshine painter with rich color and sunlit shadows. He trained sixteen years, spent ten abroad, and his works include a Ward Lamson portrait and pieces in Burling ton and library commissions.
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Muscatine
America
H. G. Shriner
J. M. Gobble
West Fifth Street
Shriner
Mr. Shriner
Iowa
Fairfield
England
France
Ireland
Erin’s Isle
Burlington
Chas. Rand
Colonel Higby
Higgins
Painters Shriner and Cook Exhibit in Muscatine This Week
Mr Shriner and his companion Mr Cook will likely stay in Muscatine the rest of the week. They will display their paintings to a company at Mr Gobble's this evening and at the home of J Scott Blackwell tomorrow evening.
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Mr. Shriner
Mr. Cook
Muscatine
Mrs Susan H Sparks Dies at 84 in City Home
Mrs Susan H Sparks aged 84 died at her residence 508 East Fifth Street at 11 40 am after a two year illness of senility. Born Susan Hunt in Lawrenceburg Indiana she married Greene Sparks in 1856 and moved to the city in 1857. Surviving are two daughters Mary and Emma Sparks and daughter in law Mrs John McCormick of Chicago and a granddaughter. Funeral at the residence Thursday August 15 at 10 30 am with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Susan H. Sparks
East Fifth Street
Susan H. Hunt
Greene Sparks
Sparks
Mary
Emma Sparks
John McCormick
Chicago
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Reception and Parade Highlight Cedar Rapids Lodge Events
The Rathbone Sisters and Knights of Pythias host an informal reception and dance for visiting members with decorations and an orchestra. A D.O.K.K. parade draws about twenty thousand spectators, praised as Cedar Rapids’ largest parade. Davenport’s Frank Smith claims 259 pledges for Grand Chancellor and John M. Butler gains momentum for Grand Master at Arms.
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Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Cedar Rapids
K. P
Opera House
Smilar
Davenport
Frank Smith
Tom Way
J. M. Butler
John M. Butler
Pastor Dr C L Stafford Heads to World Methodist Conference
Dr C L Stafford pastor of the First Methodist Church in Muscatine will travel to London on Aug 19 to attend the world ecumenical conference of all Methodism. He sails Aug 24 on the Holland American line and plans to visit England Scotland and possibly the continent before returning. He is a noted Iowa conference leader and former general conference secretary.
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C. L. Stafford
First Methodist Church
Muscatine
London
Churches of Methodism
New York
France
Iowa
General Conference
German Congregational Social Promises Good Time Wednesday
A social event at the German Congregational church on North Cedar Street offers a guaranteed good time for attendees Wednesday evening. Organized by local members, the gathering aims to foster community and fellowship among neighbors.
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North Cedar Street
Henry Hocke
Handsome Window Display At J J Havercamp Pharmacy
J W Havercamp showcases Mull's Lightning Pain Killer cartoons in a grand show window display. The arrangement uses four columns forming a semi circle with over 512 cartoons per column, plus 1000 on side walls and over a thousand on the floor, aided by several helpers.
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J. W. Havercamp
J. J. Havercamp
Mull
Havercamp
Community Socials and Travels Highlight Local Week
Woodman's day and decorations fill Schmidt Bros with activity as Henry Hocke’s hosts a Wednesday social. No Friday band concert due to Woodmen picnic. A Davenport bound stakeboat trip is planned for Aug 25 with the Mechanics' band. Various locals take trains for camps, river trips, and lodge meetings while Miss Fox and others travel by Firefly and Western to Davenport, Fairport, and Cedar Rapids.
Hartman Sentenced Twenty One Days For Assault
State of Iowa versus John Hartman ended with a 21 day sentence after a morning hearing at the police station. Granny Gold testified Hartman intoxicated entered her cabin boat below the Western Cereal elevator and slapped her after she ordered him out. Hartman claimed self defense and said Gold irritated him, noting she chased him with a hatchet.
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State of Iowa
John Hartman
Granny Gold
Rowan
Hartman
Hotel McGaughey
Western Cereal Company
Fraternal Picnic Planning Meeting Requested
Committees and representatives of several fraternal orders are asked to meet at Miss Sue Brown ing s Office on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock to arrange a joint fraternal picnic.
Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Via Lehigh Valley Line
A Daylight Ride from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley railroad promises a pleasant journey with every comfort. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia allow a stop-over in Buffalo.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Aid from Keckler Family
Mr and Mrs D M Keckler express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted them during the death of their child.
Early Society Notes Highlight Multiple Local Gatherings
Intimate friends of Dr. Petersen held a lively stag party at his bachelor apartments with a festive meal and music. Lisle Hawley celebrated his 17th birthday with a surprise party featuring crokinole and prize wins by Miss Florence Schwertfeger and Ed Sterneman. The Christian Endeavor group enjoyed a Mackey's landing picnic with a moonlit return. The Court of Honor initiated eight members and hosted a social hour with a musical program. Fraternal leaders plan a countryside picnic and an upcoming Mulberry street party honors Miss Gordon Combe. Mrs Dunn’s farewell by the Woman's Relief Corps included music and a sold thimble gift ahead of her Chicago trip.
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Dr. Petersen
Lisle Hawley
Florence Schwertfeger
Ed. Sterneman
Jessie Sterlin
Lyle Davidson
Lisle
Court of Honor
Lee Schenkel
Chester Huffman
Harry Tiecke
Clara Wagner
Supreme
A. L. Hereford
Supreme Recorder
W. E. Robinson
J. F. Meyers
Davenport
S Dun
East Sixth Street
Woman's Relief Corps
Wonder Store Awaiting Insurance After Fire
Consignments from wholesale houses arrive at the freight house for the Wonder Store but Mr. Churchill cannot accept them yet due to unsettled affairs following a recent fire. Insurance adjusters are expected daily and no definite steps toward reopening can be taken until they settle matters.
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Wonder
Mr. Churchill
Paget Family to Visit Muscatine as Dr Paget Preaches
Rev E C Paget and sister Miss F E Paget plan a several day visit with Muscatine friends late this month. Paget will preach at Trinity Episcopal church on Sunday September 1. He recently spent the summer in England and now returns to Calgary Alberta where he serves as Dean of the Cathedral.
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E. C. Paget
F. E. Paget
Muscatine
Paget
Trinity Episcopal Church
England
Calgary
Alberta
N. W
Trinity Parish
Humane Society Special Meeting Postponed at Dr Durkee
A special meeting of the Humane Society is held this evening at the office of Dr Durkee located at 110 West 2nd Street at the usual time. Full attendance is desired.
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The
Humane Society
Woodman Flags and Bunting at Schmidt Bros
Woodman decorations and bunting adorn Schmidt Brothers shop as flags and festive decor brighten storefronts. Local display highlights seasonal banners and outdoor ornaments to attract shoppers.
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Schmidt Bros
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