Miss Ellen Knoll Resigns for Philippines Teaching Post
Ellen M. Knoll resigns as teacher of third and fourth grades at West Hill and will move to the Philippines to take an English instructor post. Her departure opens a vacancy in Muscatine schools within three weeks, prompting a likely special board meeting. She notes a $100 per month appointment as evidence of opportunity beyond current pay. Corning, Iowa, Aug. 10. The Board of Education receives her formal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Knoll
Muscatine High School
West Hill School
Board of Education
Philippines
Islands
Miss Knoll
Muscatine
Corning
Iowa
West Hill
Ellen M. Knoll
Mrs Charles Giesler Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Chas Giesler died at her home at Fifth and Walnut after a year long illness. Born Magdalena Wicke in 1835 in Germany she emigrated to America in 1852 and married Chas Giesler in 1853. Survived by husband five brothers and three sisters and long active in the German M E church. Funeral at the German M E Church Sunday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Giesler
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Magdelena Wicke
Neidermallirich
Germany
America
Burnett
Wilton
George Fish
Connell
Washington
Orlasky
Andrew Wicke
Conrad Wicke
John Wicke
Chicago
Henry
Gustav Wicke
Muscatine
Shiloh Camp Meeting Draws Local People
Shiloh residents report a week of Wilton camp meetings with families from Foster and Muscatine visiting. The Willing Workers Sewing circle set for September 5 at Mrs Henry Freyermuth's home. Rev Charles Lang preached a notable sermon in Story county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Wilton
Thomas Watson
Arizona
Foster
J. Freyermuth
Henry Freyermuth
Maggie Switzer
Muscatine
Lizzie Tremer
Chas. Lang
Story County
Local Social Notes Reflect Family Visits and Illness
The text records the little daughter of Mr and Mrs McClean on the sick list. Minnie Denton and Pearl Greiner camped with Mr and Mrs John Long at camp meeting. Mildred Freyermuth visited her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ben Greiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClean
Minnie Denton
Pearl Greiner
John Long
Mildred Freyermuth
Ben Greiner
Woodman flags and bunting arrive at Schmidt Bros
Woodman flags and bunting have just arrived at Schmidt Bros with a very limited amount on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Woodman Bunting
Schmidt Bros
Funeral Service for Susan H Sparks Held at East Fifth Street
The funeral for Susan H Sparks took place at her East Fifth Street residence at 10:30 this forenoon. Rev. Joseph N Elliott led the service with choir members Mrs Ed Gobble Mrs Will McQuesten Will Porter and M P Goff providing music. Pallbearers were J L McColm Ben Lilly E M Warner Rob Fitzgerald Sam Sinnett and E F Schall. Remains were buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan H. Sparks
East Fifth Street
Joseph N. Elliott
Ed. Gobble
Will McQuesten
Will Porter
M. P. Goff
J. L. McColm
Ben Lilly
E. M
One Fare to Des Moines for Democratic Convention
One fare for the round trip will be in effect at all Iowa stations on the B C R N railway for the Democratic convention in Des Moines on August 21. Full details provided by company agents. Jno. G. Farmer, Cedar Rapids, IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Goo Goo Eyes novelty item hits Schmidt Bros catalog
Schmidt Bros lists a new novelty called Goo Goo Eyes available at ten cents. The item arrives with playful hype and invites customers to view the latest craze.
Larned Denies Lightning Story About Reanimated Child
Larned Kansas residents deny a circulating tale that a hearse struck by lightning revived a child in a casket. Officials call the report a fake and say no such incident occurred in the community.
Pony Stolen From County Farm Farmhouse Barn
A pony was stolen from the county farm barn last night. Inmate Bollinger, missing since May 5, is suspected. Superintendent Rice insists Bollinger took the horse and will be located soon. Gates were found left open and search efforts extended countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Bollinger
Rice
Bollinger
Mr. Rice
Inside a City Laundry How Garments Are Cleaned and Handled
A reporter visits a city laundry to observe the process from entry to delivery. Garments are listed, marked in indelible ink, sorted by fabric, washed in large cylinder machines, wrung in a high speed extractor, dried in steam rooms, and ironed with gas heated irons. Two days is typical for standard work, while rush jobs can be completed in five to six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Mississippi river yacht clubs form preliminary organization
Davenport Iowa August 15 a preliminary organization of the Mississippi river yacht clubs was established at Rock Island. A committee is at work to create the body and plans a clubhouse on Lake Hehein for an annual regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Mississippi River Yacht Clubs
Lake Hehein
Prices from Muscatine Crab Produce and Flour Market
A Muscatine market list shows prices for farm produce and meat goods. Crabs, corn, oats, hay, and live stock quotes appear with varying figures. groceries like sugar, coffee, butter, lard, and canned fruits are listed with per-pound or per-dozen rates. fresh fish prices and vegetables complete the daily price sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Idc
Tnd
Wallace show reduced fare to Muscatine
The BCR&N Railroad announces greatly reduced round trip rates within 50 miles for the Wallace show in Muscatine on Thursday August 22. Tickets go on sale for this special excursion option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Surprise masked party marks Samuel Winnings thirteenth
A group of about 30 neighborhood children dressed in masks invaded Samuel Winnings home on Gilbert street last evening for his thirteenth birthday. Startled, he fled to the woods before returning for the celebration. The event concluded with a joyful gathering and fond memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Winnings
Gilbert Street
Gilbert
Lawn Social and Band Concert Aired by Local Churches
The German Congregational church ladies hosted a successful lawn social at Henry Hoecke’s North Cedar home, thanking patrons for support. A lawn social and band concert by the A M E church will be held on Mulberry and Seventh Streets this evening with Panchet's band. A party for Miss Elsie Scott and friends enjoyed a river excursion, and Miss Florence Holdroyd will host a gathering tomorrow at the Daugherty residence on Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Congregational Church
Henry Hoecke
North
Cedar Street
Mulberry and
Seventh Streets
A. M. E. Church
Panchet
Florence Holdroyd
Daugherty
Front Street
Haver Brothers Buy 15 Acres on Geneva Island for Summer Cottage
John and Martin Haver have purchased fifteen acres on Geneva Island above Mackey's landing and plan to build a summer cottage. The island is rising in popularity as a summer resort and is expected to gain value.
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Messrs
John and
Martin Havercamp
Geneva Island
Mackey's Landing
Party travels to pick site for Hanley's Cottage relocation
A party by launch moved up the river last night to select a site for Hanley's Cottage. The plan is to move the building from Eagle Point to Geneva Island this week and place it about a half mile above Mackey's Landing.
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Hanley
Eagle Point
Geneva Island
Mackey
Goo Goo Eyes Arrives at Schmidt Bros
A shipment of Goo Goo Eyes has arrived at Schmidt Bros. Store staff announced the new stock today and prepared displays to showcase the product for customers seeking the popular novelty glasses.
Colfax Water cures stomach and liver trouble sale ad
Local notice notes Colfax Water claims to cure stomach and liver ailments offered for sale by Hinkel and Flannery. A quoted street encounter reports a Black man Diggs taunting a justice with a promise of punishment and a White man offering a dime shine in exchange for nothing amid talk of a Woodmen sit down event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkel & Flannery
Picturesque Pan American Route to Buffalo Promoted
The Grand Trunk Railway System promotes a scenic Pan American trip to Buffalo via Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes and the St. Lawrence, White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Beginning June 24, luxurious Pullman sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m to Portland and Boston through Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Buffalo
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Chicago
Portland
Boston
Port Huron
Toronto
Montreal
Clark Street
Restful Getaway Ad Invites Iowa Travelers
An ad for Clear Lake, Iowa promotes a restful vacation with fishing sailing and bathing options. It highlights low tourist rates via the Iowa Central railway and advises readers to ask the ticket agent for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Ladies Dorcas Society Hosts Mackey's Landing Outing
A large number of the Ladies Dorcas Society spent the day picnicking at Mackey's Landing during a launching party outing. Miss Katherine Delahan departed on the Firefly bound for Chicago to join a group for a weeks long lakes excursion.
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Ladies Dorcas Society
Mackey’s Landing
Katherine Delahan
Chicago
Lakes
M. W. A. Flags and Bunting Limited Stock at Schmidt Bros
Schmidt Bros reports limited supply of M. W. A. flags and bunting just received. Hurry if you want any before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
M. W. A. Flags
M. W. A. Bunting
Mississippi River Forecast Alarming Low Water Levels
The river forecast ending 8 a m August 16 1901 shows a falling Mississippi between Dubuque and Muscatine. The gauge reads 3 1 feet above low water mark, the lowest since January 1 and four feet above that level is not reached.
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Sao's
ROCIO
Sacunene
Portoruore
Ccice
Eutedane Marserring
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Limited flags and bunting from Schmidt Bros for Woodmen day
Schmidt Bros announces a small stock of flags and bunting suitable for the Woodmen day event, noting limited quantities and readiness for purchase.
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Globe
Charles Giesler
Funeral Services
Des Moines
X. B
C. BR
M. Ry
Cedar Rapids, Fa
Goo Goo Eyes
Larned
Kansas
Muscatine Markets
Posen
California
Pocahontas
Elsie Scott
West Liberty
Marie Rankin
Mary Jarboe
Benj. Beach, Jr
Bert Hine
Lyell Reppert
Scott
Mr. Clerk
River Bulletin
Batterson Block
E. S. Batterson
Jesse Brogan
J. P. Breen
W. 2Nd Street
2Nd and Broadway
C. Zelner
Chester
Wood Brothers
Sycamore Street
J. W. Journal
East Second Street
M. Havercamp
Sltt
Randh. R. Frisbey
Hawkeye Furniture Company
Burlington
F. Gerdes
Walnut Street
City
J. K
Care Journal
Frank
Lucas Street
Woodlawn Avenue
E. Sth
Keokuk Lake
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
Carnival City Packet Co
W. J. Young, Jr
Anania
W. G. Block
8Th Stret
5Th Street
Sycamore
Avenue
East 6Th Street
West 3Rd Street
East 8Th Street
Third Street
H. H. Arnold
West Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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