Outlets Nine Ten Eleven and Twelve Title Dispute
A Muscatine County court suit seeks to establish ownership of outlets 9 10 11 and 12 near Muscatine Iowa. John H Gettert claims fee title via purchase and inheritance while Niles Higinbotham Eliza R Higinbotham and Samuel Breese with Orphin J Breese lodge adverse claims. The filing notes a cloud from an 1850 warranty deed error and urges denial of any claims by unknown defendants. A next term begins September 9 1913, with default possible. Milas Florence Malone and her mother left for Washington Iowa yesterday for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles Higinbotham
Hirza R. Higinbotham
Samuel Breese
Orphin J. Breese
Muscatine
Muscating County
Iowa
Outlet
District Court
Muscatine County
John H. Gettert
Eliza R. Higinbotham
Henry Stahl
State of
E. P. Ingham
Melon crop reality shocks drought forecasts
Local market reports say muskmelons and watermelons arrived from Island growers in good volumes. Despite earlier warnings of scarce fruit due to drought, prices are lower than anticipated as farmers display large loads of ripe melons. Some varieties are not yet seen, and melons are generally smaller after the dry season.
Borax Promises Easy Laundry Boost and Bright Whites
Borax trims wash time and effort by softening water and reducing rubbing while whitening fabrics. Adding Borax to starch yields a glossy finish that prevents sticking. A booklet, The Magic Crystal, explains more uses, with 90 Mule Team Borax highlighted as the pure standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trong
Pacific Coast Borax Co
McCormick Building
Chicago
Ady
Worm Killer Ad and Local Notices Reach Muscatine
An advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for worms in children, claiming it improves appetite and digestion. The page also lists numerous local visits and errands in Muscatine including residents from Davenport Tipton Arkaloosa and Beatrice, with church event notices and fair-related dinners.
Divorce sought by Lulu Holsten over alleged abuse and threats
Lulu Holsten through her attorneys seeks a divorce from William Wolsten alleging ongoing abuse and a threat to kill. They married in Burlington, Iowa in 1896 and had two children Floyd and Pearl. for four years he cared for the son while she cared for the daughter amid financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Holsten
William Wolsten
Tts
Burlington
Poy
Floyd
Pearl
Local veterans invited to Crocker Brigade reunion
Several local veterans have received invitations to attend the Crocker Brigade reunion set for September 17 and 18 in Clarinda Iowa. The brigade includes four companies the 11th the 14th 15th and 16th. Previous reunion was at Washington Iowa with four to five hundred veterans present. Simon Wilhelm J B Coe John Hocke and George Benedict plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crocker Brigade
Clarinda
Towa
1Ith
Washington
Iowa
Simon Wilhelm
J. B. Coe
John Hocke
George Benedict
Local cyclists may race at Wilton fair
Motorcyclists of Muscatine may race at the Wilton fair. Tentative arrangements for exhibition races were made at a local motorcycle club meeting last evening. The club members will ride to Wilton in a body tomorrow. All motorcyclists of the city are invited to accompany. Pastor Goes To Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Ill Aug 13 Rev Herbert Hines of Iowa City has accepted the call to the pastorate at the Congregational church here after serving as supply for the past month or two. Rev Hines is a graduate of the state university and has served as student pastor in Iowa City the past year. Although only twenty two he has served charges at Centerville Belle Plaine and McCallaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Mt. Pleasant
Ill
Herbert Hines
Iowa City
Congregational Church
Hines
The
State University
Centerville
Belle Plaine
McCallaburg
Moose of Iowa honors man at supreme lodge session
At Cincinnati during the Loyal Order of Moose supreme lodge session, A L Madden of Muscatine was elected secretary of the newly formed Grand Lodge of Iowa. J D Dennison of Dubuque chaired as grand lodge officers, with 47 Iowa delegates casting 172 votes. The Iowa Grand Lodge plans its first Des Moines meeting October 12 with about 500 Moose expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Cincinnati
A. L. Madden
Grand Lodge
Supreme Convention of the Loyal Order of Moose
Ohio
Iowa
Grand Lodge of
United States
Supreme Lodge
J. D. Dennison
Dubuque
Itg
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Lodge
H. W. Putton
Dubunqne
J. W. Lowder
Ottumwa
Wiley
West Liberty Social News Highlights and Local Notes
Mis Ballard of Helens Mont hosted a card and billiards party for 24 ladies at Mrs Royal’s West Fourth street home. The event closed with refreshments as part of a week of gatherings led by Mrs Royal and Mrs Ivan Nolan. Col P N Gibson left for Douglass Wyo to start races at the fair. Esther Emmondy leaves for Lincoln and will camp at the chautauqua grounds. A coal train wreck delayed noon trains. a kitchen fire at H B Pinney’s home was quickly contained by firemen. B C Hayes and wife visit Amberg Wis. Maud Lane returns from Mt Vernon. Fred Albin visits West Liberty. J Wiley attends Marengo. Alice Day visits J Guthrie. Tressie Sexsmith visits Beulah Elliott. Ice cream social at M E church beckons August 12. Helen Anderson returns from Indianola and Perry. Grandson R Brook Ellison visits from Mobile Ala. R H Hill sells household goods and residence at auction. P N Gibson buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Jean Ballard
Helens
Mont
L. A. Royal
Mrs. Royal
Ivan Nolan
Col
P. N. Gibson
Douglass
Wyo
Esther Emmondy
W. M. Bollin
Lincoln
B.C. Hayes
Amburg
Wis
Clyde Martin
Maud Lane
Mt. Vernon
Henry Lane
Fred Albin
West Branch
BR. J. Wiley
Marengo
Alice Day
Lone Tree
J. Guthrie
Tressie Sexsmith
Town City
Beulah Elliott
M. E. Church
Indianola
Perry
Helen Anderson
Zodock Ellison
R. Brook Ellison
Mobile
Ala
Albert Ellison
Liberty
Alabama
R. H. Hill
Local residents at Liberty and nearby towns engage in travel and work changes
The report lists residents visiting, working, or moving within the area. Mr Hill is appointed general agent for Central Life Co in Creston Iowa. Winnie Hill returns from Davenport. numerous locals travel to Muscatine Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City and other cities for work visits hospital stays and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Creston
Central Life Co
Winnie Hill
Davenport
H. B. Hill
Harold Phillipa
Muscatine
Wm, Shaw
Wilton
B. F. Fenstermaker
Cedar Rapids
Arthur sHawker
C. Cuber
Omaha
Neb
Sam Hormel
A. V. Ager
Liberaty
Anna Gordon
Town City
Stewart Pool
St. Joseph’s Church
Wm. Plumbly
W. Heck
Des Moines
Pythian Lodge
Grand Lodge
L. A. Royal
I. of P
Myria Swain
Nellie Hinkhouse
Andrew Anderson
Wilma Walker
Carr Bros
Simpson's
EB. Ady
Jannett
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Marshall Field
Leiter
Field
X. A. Sotries
Paarl City
Iny J
Pigg. Muscatine, Ja
Geo. Bitman
S Barbara Worth
Officer 666
Halcyone
the Reeder O
Gene Fagan
Fagan Bros
S. L. Johnson
German-American Bank
Marion
Home Tea Co
New China Store
Frank Malone
Milas Florence
East Eighth Street
Washington, Ia
Ons
Monte Christo
Ella P. Curtiss
Laura Grings
Durant
A. R. Whitmer
Moscow
Alba Black
Alpha Kerchoffer
Kidder, Mo
George Heabner
B. D. Bradley
Emily Weierhauser
Igos
Jeanea
Ugo
Scilmer
Paul
M. J. Doyle
D.b.collier
John Osmer
Schrier
Hattie Stafford
Arkaloosa
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Harris Finch
Central City
Ben Hall
H. B. Jones
Wichita, Kan
Clarence
Lucile
Tampin, Ariz
D. B. Collier
Robert Naeve
Grace Reformed Church
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Wavercamp's Prescription Drug Store
Adv
Abusve
Wilton Fair
Ogal
Moose OF
A. G. Madden
Lodge
Cin
Maki
South Mulberry St
Muncle
Ind
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Oliver Irwin
Frank Ri Inson
Oelwein
Rey Metcalf
Nichols Staull
Libe
George Hise
Tulay
Howard Johnson
Columbus Junction
Longmont
Frank Johnson
C. Kershner
Tal
Cey Rapids
Fred Kruess
City
Lewis Whitacre Sp
Alice
Bessie Mehan
W. L. White
Kellora
A Tharp
Helen
Verna
Keokuk
J. J. Stapp
Columbus Juncti
Tues
Ray Whitacra
James Dicker
Dick Gon
J. B. Kimball
Bostonian
B. Schmidts
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
Victoria
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
27Th Street
New York
Haynes & East
C. F. Cadle
East
2Nd St
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