Local births and social notes from Muscatine area
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. K. Tammengo of 941 Lucas street. Mrs. Charles Sander returned home from visiting her sister in Kewanee. Col onel Hare Circle to meet at G. A. R. hall Friday at 7 30. Yeoman Rowena Industrial to meet at Yeoman hall tomorrow afternoon. Miss Frances Huffman and Mrs. E. W. Steigel of Kewanee NL visiting B. Huffman on East Fourth street. McColm Dry Goods Co. showcasing autumn winter stock with low prices. Miss Anna Shoemaker returned from Chicago after weeks with relatives. McCorm Dry Goods Co. August clearance urged with low prices. Mr. and Mrs. Leo O’Conner entertained relatives at their Park avenue home last evening. Guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. K. Tammengo
Lucas Street
Charles Sander
Kewanee, Ill
Frances Huffman
E. W. Steigel
Kewanee, NL
Muscatine
B. Huffman
East Fourth Street
Anna Shoemaker
West Seventh Street
Chicago
Leo O’conner
iPark Avenue
W. D. Bowlsby
D. R. Foster
W. F. Tobias Jand
F. M. Saunders
Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Meeting Notice
Knights of Columbus invites members to a Friday August 14 meeting at Maccabee hall starting 7 30 p m sharp. Important business to follow with a social smoker afterwards. Full attendance desired. A G Bestenlehner F S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Laurent
Maccabee
A. G. Bestenlehner
F. S
Electric Bitters Promised Cure Ad From Havercamp’s
An old newspaper ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles biliousness and malaria. It claims guaranteed relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier with a price of 50 cents.
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Havercamp
See Frank Ashcraft For Gas Stoves And More
Local notice directs readers to Frank Ashcraft for gas stoves refrigerators gaso line engines oils and related equipment.
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Frank Ashcraft
Social tea honors Mrs Batterson and guests at East Fifth
Miss Florence Sehwertsfeger entertained last evening at her East Fifth Street home in honor of Mrs. R N Batterson of Pasadena California Miss Mabel Warner recently back from Chicago and Miss Mearl Hagar of Aurora Illinois. The house was prettily decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sehwertsfeger
East Fifth Street
R. N. Batterson
Pasadena
Cal
Mabel Warner
Chicago
Mearl Hagar
Aurora
Ill
Fatal Gun Explosion Kills Six Aboard Couronne
Six killed and eighteen wounded when a 164 millimeter gun aboard the gunnery schoolship Couronne exploded off Lea Salins d'Hayeres during recruit instruction. Three of the injured are in a desperate condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Couronne
Lea Salins d’Hayeres
In Memoriam Luther M Woods Rescue Hose Company Member
Death took Luther M Woods a longtime member of Muscatine Iowa Rescue Hose Company No 2 The memorial notes his active voluntary service protecting homes and families A page will be set in memory and a copy sent to his widow and family Dated August 4 1908 Chas C Hagermann W H Deutschman Joseph Bilkey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Woods
Rescue Hose Company
Muscatine
Iowa
Woods
Chas. C. Hagermann
W. H. Deutschman
Joseph Bilkey
Reported marriage gains circulation in Rock Island
Arnold Miller and Miss Etna Ferris reportedly wed in Rock Island after being refused a Muscatine license due to age. The couple, lodging at 309 Sycamore, could not be confirmed by Miller, who refused to deny or admit the report.
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Muscatine
Arnold Miller
Etna Ferris
Rock Island
Arnold
Sycamore Street
Miller
Ralph Tipton
New Fall Suits at McColm's Dry Goods
McColm Dry Goods Co announces an advanced showing of new fall suits and rain coats with a large selection and attractive prices. Don’t delay to take advantage of the low prices currently offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm’s
McColm Dry Goods Co
Veteran Leader H. H. Mc. Dowell Dies in Pontiac
H. H. Mc. Dowell former department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his Pontiac home today of pneumonia. The obituary notes his prior leadership and local ties in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ill
H. H. Mc. Dowell
Grand Army of the Republic
Toadstools Fatal In Rochester Poisoning Incident
In Rochester New York on August 13 Harry J Arrel and his sister from Baltimore Maryland died after eating toadstools. Two others remain in critical condition from the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Harry J. Arrel
Baltimore
Yugend Bund Meet Concludes After Iowa Convention
The 13th Annual Yugend Bund convention of the Young People’s society of the German Baptist churches of Iowa ended in Muscatine. Elgin Iowa was chosen for the 1909 meeting over Steamboat Rock by the resolution committee. A $250 mission contribution was approved to the Iowa state association. Delegates began leaving for home, pleased with Muscatine reception.
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The
Young People’s Society of the German Baptist Churches of
Iowa
Muscatine
Elgtin
Steamboat Rock
State Association of Churches
Young People’s Convention
Farther Lights Society meets at Mrs Swan home
The Farther Lights Society of the First Baptist church gathered at 800 West Third Street Monday evening. Edith Raff Mae Scoe maker and Margaret Meerdink read papers on missionary leaders in China. Anna Hendricks reported on her visit with Miss Jayne a missionary among Oklahoma Indians. Minetta Busch sang and Josephine Stirlen whistled. Christmas boxes for Miss Garton in Burmah were prepared, then opened. Refreshments were served by Mrs Elsie Swan and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society
The
First Baptist Church
F. W. Swan
West Third Street
China
Edith Raff
Mae Scoemaker
Margaret Meerdink
Anna Hendricks
Jayne
Muscatine
Oklahoma
Two Young People United in Marriage
The marriage of Miss Mary Maher to Edward Watham took place on Thursday evening, August 12, with Rev. M. P. Kirkpatrick officiating. Miss Maher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Maher of near Summit, Indiana, taught four years at Sweetland Center. Mr. Watham is a prosperous farmer southeast of Wilton. The bride wore Paris lawn trimmed with lace and lilies of the valley. The couple received many beautiful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maher
Edward Watham
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Miss Maher
James Maher
Near Summit
Sweetland Center
Watham
Wilton
Paris Lawn
Mrs. Watham
Shower at Kollman’s for Miss Cora Daut
A kitchen shower was given at Mrs. Charles Kollman’s home 416 Linn Street for Miss Cora Daut soon to wed Glen Ashton. Guests enjoyed a musical and literary program followed by refreshments. Gifts included many kitchen articles. Mrs. Kollman was assisted by her daughter Miss Helen Kollman and Miss Rosa Wittmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kollman
Cora Daut
Charles Kollman
Linn Street
Glen Ashton
Young Couple United in City Hall Wedding
Ernest Brownlee and Miss Jessie I. Metzgar wed last night in Judge H. S. Howe's city hall office. Only immediate relatives attended. Brownlee works at Schaefer Laundry and is well known in Muscatine. Metzgar is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Metzgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Howe
Ernest Brownlee
Jessie I. Metzgar
City Hall
Brownlee
Schaefer
Muscatine
Jerome Metzgar
Grace English Lutheran Ladies' Aid Ponders Park Picnic
After weeks of planning, the Grace English Lutheran church Ladies' Aid group decided at their meeting yesterday to hold the annual picnic tomorrow afternoon at Weed Park. Members will bring baskets and expect a pleasant time.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace English Lutheran Church
Weed Park
Picnic Honoring Fay Gillis At Weed Park
A pleasant outing occurred this afternoon at Weed park honoring Miss Fay Gillis of Chicago who is visiting. The event was hosted by Miss Katherine Becke of East Eighth street with several friends in attendance. Games dominated the afternoon and a picnic supper was served at five o'clock.
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Weed Park
Fay Gillis
Chicago
Katherine Becke
East Eighth Street
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Picnic at Electric Park
The Mercy and Help Sewing society hosts a picnic at Electric Park today. At 2 o clock the car was boarded by many members and afternoon sewing followed. A 5 o clock picnic spread will be enjoyed.
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Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Electric Park
Candidates for Initiation to Meet for Important Business
A strong slate of candidates is expected for initiation and important business. Full attendance is desired.
German Baptist Convention Opens in Muscatine
The annual session of the German Baptist Church association began in Muscatine at 7 45 this morning with about 25 delegates. Officers were elected: President Rev J Scholz, Vice President Rev A Stearn, Secretary Rev J Draevel, treasurer to be chosen. Tonight Rev C F Dallmus of Sheffield to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
German Baptist Church Association
Muscatine
Sixth
Walnut Streets
A. Stearn
Steamboat Rock
Adam
Nathaniel
Zacheus
Jesus
Muscatine Church
Iowa
J. Scholz
Burlington
J. Draevel
Elgin
A. L. Tilgner
CG. Miller
Draevel
Christ
Mission Committee
Koester
C. F. Dallmus
Sheffield
Clergy and attendees listed across towns in a notice
A list of names from multiple towns including Aplington Burlington Elgin George Parkerburg Sheffield Steamboat Rock and Victor with reverends and local residents such as D Koester Wagner Swyter Schmidt Wisley Scholz Zenk Hoelsen Wagner Johnson Draevel Keiser Baumann Vosberg Poldstout Dallmus Stearn Bolne and Bohstedt in the notice. The page records these individuals tied to local churches and communities.
Young Burlington Man Is Drowned
Fred P. Strunk, 22, an electrician and son of a prominent physician, drowned in the Mississippi River at Burlington today while bathing. He could not swim and went beyond his depth. the body was recovered.
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Burlington
Fred P. Strunk
Mississippi River
Race conflict reported after ambush of officers in Oklahoma
Sheriff L. E. Marton and Deputy Sheriff Charles Parler of Lincoln county were ambushed by sixteen negroes while driving a buggy in Chandler Oklahoma. Both officers likely fatally shot. Reports say one black assailant was killed and another fatally wounded as gunfire ceased. Citizens rush to the scene amid fears of a large race war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Chandler
Okla
L. E. Marton
Charles Parler
Lincoln County
Suit Filed Over Promissory Note Amount
Kate D. Funck sues James P. Loveless in district court claiming 636.54 due on a promissory note. Attorney E F Richman represents Funck.
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Kate D. Funck
James P. Loveless
E. F. Richman
Roosevelt Commission Urges Farm Cooperation
President Roosevelt’s new commission to improve farm life and agricultural conditions vows support for farmer cooperation in buying and selling necessities. Gifford Pinchot and farmers discussed efforts at a Washington conference last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Commission
Cleveland police hunt clues in severed head case
A morgue exam suggests the severed head belongs to a body dissected at a medical college. Lifesavers drag the lake mouth for the missing head while police seek the trunk owner after a man and a woman discarded it from a bridge. The floating head had its features preserved.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Colorado Labor Federation Endorses Democrats in Denver
The Colorado Federation of Labor meeting in Denver endorsed the Democratic Party after a long communication from President Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders denouncing Republicans. The convention faced turmoil as delegates claimed the action robbed the body, but no reconsideration was achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Denver
Pres
Gompers
Colorado Federation of Labor
Democratic Party
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Warner
the Hose
Reinemund
Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Yeoman Rowena Industrial
Yeoman Hall
McCorm Dry Goods Co
Har
M. Titus
Iowa Ave
State Association of Y. P. S. of
German Baptist Church
Tion
Cleveland Police
Lowing
Medical College
Colorado
Bryan
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
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