School Board Readies Showdown Over Sold House
The Muscatine school board faces a dispute after buying property on Hershey Avenue for a two room schoolhouse. Director Appel claimed authority to sell the on site house to John Butler, while others question the action. The board voted to investigate before the next meeting as Butler asserts ownership and occupants resist vacating.
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South Muscatine
Menzing
Hershey Avenue
Appel
John Butler
Morgridge
Fulliam
Archer
Fulham
Robertson and Miss Millar Wed at First Methodist
John F. Robertson and Miss Clara Millar united in marriage yesterday at 2 o'clock in Muscatine at the First Methodist church. Dr. C. L. Stafford officiated as Emma Parkins played the wedding march. Miss Millar is a Lake township native and friend of the community, while the groom is the son of the church’s late pastor. The couple received numerous congratulations and best wishes for a happy future.
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John F. Robertson
Clara Millar
C. L. Stafford
Emma Parkins
Stafford
Charles S. Millar
Lake Township
Robertson
M. E
At Home for Miss Mary Wyman in Muscatine
Invitations are issued for an At Home this Wednesday the twentieth from three to six in honor of Miss Mary Wyman of Omaha. Miss Wyman, teaching in Chautauqua Assembly kindergarten, will visit Muscatine for a week en route to Omaha, hosted by Miss Elva Batters.
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Elva Batters
Mary Wyman
Omaha
Ladies Honor Mrs. Schmidt With Afternoon Party
Mrs. E F Gobble and Mrs Julius Schmidt hosted a gathering of women yesterday at Mrs. Herman Schmidt’s home in honor of Mrs. Carl Schmidt of Chicago. A full report will appear in Saturday’s Journal.
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E. F. Gobble
Julius Schmidt
Herman Schmidt
Carl Schmidt
Chicago
Journal
Invitations Issued for Reception by Cum mings and Detwiler
Invitations were issued today for a reception hosted by Mrs. Anna Cummings and Mrs. P. M. Detwiler at the home of Mrs. Cum mings. The event is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon August 19 from 3 to 6 o clock.
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Anna Cummings
P. M. Detwiler
Country schools in Waterloo County seek teachers
Waterloo Iowa August 15. For the first time in years county country schools have plenty of teacher applicants. The county superintendent and directors note a shift as many qualified candidates seek rural posts, easing previous shortages and opening opportunities for districts.
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Waterloo
Journal Want Ads Offer Time-Saving Opportunities
The journal urges business readers to inspect the Want Ads noting advertisements of varied sizes and kaleidoscopic opportunities. It claims ads help business men and professionals find easy solutions and items they need quickly.
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Journal
Teachers Seek Higher Pay to Attract Qualified Staff
Superintendent Moore and President Seerly lead educators urging wage increases. With countywide averages up ten dollars monthly, skilled teachers are increasingly drawn to the profession, supporting the view that pay proportional to other professions with similar training yields better teachers.
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Moore
Seerly
the Normal
City of Muscatine wins demurrer in Coldren franchise suit
Judge House sustained the demurrer in Clymer A. Coldren vs. City of Muscatine. Coldren claimed the Roach and Giesler franchise was invalid for improper publication and other issues. City victory follows the sustained demurrer to Coldren's amended petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge House
Clymer A. Coldren
Muscatine
Coldren
Roach
Giesler
Lake Shore breaks record on long-distance run
The Twentieth Century limited on the Lake Shore set a new record with a 91 mile run from Kendallville Indiana to Toledo at 72.8 mph in 75 minutes. It also covered 134 miles from Elkhart to Toledo in 117 minutes at 66.8 mph. Engineer Charles Gulmeyer piloted the train.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lake Shore
Kendallville
Ind
Elkhart
Charles Gulmeyer
Attempted Train Robbery Stopped Near Waterloo
Two men halted the Rock Island passenger train ten miles south of Waterloo Iowa at 9 am but failed to board. They were arrested shortly after and are in custody. Local authorities reported the incident as a suspected holdup.
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Rock Island
Waterloo
Iowa
Here
Defiance Starch Offer From Geo W Reuling
Geo W Reuling advertises Defiance starch at 8 cents per 16 oz package and 3 for 20 cents claiming it is the finest cold water starch on the market.
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Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Sunday School Boat Excursion to Davenport from Muscatine
The union Sunday school committee schedules a round trip Monday August 18 from Muscatine to Davenport aboard the steamer J. S. Tickets are available from the committee on the train or via the local agent for details on this trip.
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Union
Muscatine
J. S
Davenport
Excursion Train to Niagara Falls from Peoria Notes Fares
Special excursion trains depart Peoria at 7 30 a m and 12 noon on Tuesday Aug 19 arriving Niagara Falls next morning Tickets good for return within twelve days from sale Full round trip fare Muscatine to Niagara Falls and return 12 15 Toronto and return 13 15 Thousand Islands and return 18 65 Montreal and return 22 80 Stopover at Westfield on return trip to visit Chautauqua Lake within ticket limits Further details at M N S depot A L Lindner General Agent
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Peoria
Niagara Falls
Muscatine
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Chautauqua Lake
Westfield
M.N
A. L. Lindner
Gen. Agt
Another Iowa Girl as Missionary
Ottumwa Iowa August 15 Miss Anna Foster daughter of T D Foster head of the John Morrell Co packing plant in Ottumwa has renounced society and will leave for Japan in a few days as a missionary. She and Rev D A Murray Presbyterian minister were given a farewell reception at the First Presbyterian church attended by a large crowd. They will be gone for eight years.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Miss Anna Foster
T. D. Foster
John Morrell & Co
Japan
Miss Foster
D. A. Murray
First Presbyterian Church
Miss
Round Trip Rates From Chicago to Michigan Resorts
Tickets priced 7.00 to Mackinac Island 6.00 to Mackinaw City and 5.60 to Petoskey Bay View and Traverse City via Michigan Central and Grand Rapids Indiana By. Sale date August 22 with return valid through September 2. For details contact L. D. Heusner G. W. P. A. 119 Adams street Chicago.
Europe’s Risk as J P Morgan Looms Over Continent
Cartoon remark cites fear of J P Morgan influencing European affairs and suggests Europe could be incorporated under New Jersey law. The quip, from Puck, mocks finance’s reach across borders and legal systems.
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Europe
J. P. Morgan
New Jersey
Puck
Pythians to Hold a Social Session
Regular Wyoming lodge meeting at 8 tonight includes third rank work. A social session follows and all Knights wives mothers and sisters are invited. Full attendance urged by J. M. Butler C. C.
Largest Davenport excursion seen from this city
The passage notes strong interest in an upcoming Baptist excursion to Davenport, suggesting it will be the city’s largest trip yet. The event is slated for Tuesday, August 19.
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Davenport
For Sale Cottage on Woodlawn Avenue Bargain
For sale a nice cottage on Woodlawn avenue with hot and cold water bath. Contact P. D. Hill at 118 West Second street.
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Woodlawn Avenue
P. D. Hill
West Second Street
Berlin studio advertises rain or shine portraits
Local notices list everyday errands and travels. Martin and Mrs. Maurath visit Muscatine while Rev. Giglinger tours Davenport. Arch ie Potter rides to Rock Island. Coroner message puzzling. burglars pry screen, steal trousers. Park avenue church to host Rev. Hanley Sunday. Multiple residents from Columbus Junction, Council Bluffs, and Milwaukee visiting Muscatine.
New Four-In-Hand Display At Daylight Store
Stop at Hine Bros. and view the new four in hand featuring Muscatine on its nameplate now shown at the Day light store.
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Hine Bros
Muscatine
Daylight
Travel fares to northern towns by rail lines
Mackinaw City and $5.00 to Petoskey Bay View Charlevoix and Traverse City via Michigan Central Pere Marquette and Grand Rapids Indiana Bys. Tickets sold August 22 and valid returning until September 2. For details address L D Heusner 119 Adams street Chicago.
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Chicago
Mackinac Island
Mackinaw City
Petoskey
Bay View
Charlevoix
Traverse City
Michigan Central
Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids & Indiana
L. D. Heusner
Adams Street
Sad Intelligence at Seashore Telegram Ends Summer Plan
A devoted wife travels to the seashore to share a joyful summer with her husband who stays behind. On the second day a telegram arrives declaring the husband must be in immediately because the button on his coat came off, adding a curious domestic note to the tale.
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Ohio State Journal
Jubilant tributes to Journal editor on long career milestone
A Muscatine figure writes from Los Angeles to Hon. John Mahin, editor of the Journal, praising fifty years of editorial service and temperance advocacy. He recalls early days, Greely compared influence, and the editor’s steady temper in controversy, ending with well wishes and dedication to the paper’s future.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John Mahin
Muscatine
Geo. A. Satterlee
John Lemp
George
Greely
Rochester
Fifth and
Sycamore
H. DeLacassit
Democratic Enquirer
Bey
Horace Greely
Old City
The Terror of the Sea Encounter at the Beach
Bathers flee to shore amid shouts of terror as a supposed sea monster is spotted. Proprieter and reporters flee with cameras while the creature turns out to be M Jeerpoint Porgan arriving by cruiser and ordering bathers from the ocean. A separate exchange shows a debt collection misfire with multiple Smiths denying owing money and one man throwing the collector out.
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Black Hawk
Electric Light Franchise
Twentieth Century Limited
Iowa Central
Big 4 Railways
SCITY
P. H. Elfers
S. J. Reaney
Columbus Junction
J. J. Maurath
Council Bluffs
City
Townsend
Clyne Wallace
C. Sneer
Geo. Giglinger
Geo. S. Phillips
Milwaukee
Demorest
Newell Avenue
A. A. Keath
Ft. Dodge
E. P. Shellaberger
W. A. Smith
Archie Potter
Dr. Hackett
W. F. Miksch
Katherine and
Lou Mauthe
Washington, la
Wm. Hoover
Edna
Taylorville, I
Berlin
Grossheim
Chas. Whitmore
Custom House
Dr. Rucker
Albert A. Paisley
West Liberty
Messrs. Hirt & Fesler
Dubuque
Anna Bishop
Ellen Mark
Edna Giesler
Ida Ashcraft
Frank Ashcraft
J. Springer
Harry
Henry F. Giesler
Graniteware Bargains
the Maze
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
J. R. Hanley
W. S. Norton
F. S. Whitcomb
Mr. Whitcomb
Hinkel & Flannery
W. 2d St
Grand Opera House
THE
Boston Ideal Opera CO
Martha
Pacific
the Journal
Oregon St
West Hill
Cash Store
H. H. Sharrar
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Hershey Lumber Company
Hl. F. Barnard
East Second St
Watch Inspector C., R. J. & P. Ry
Umcheid & Seiler
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