Davenport's River Carnival Opens in City of Fun and Amusement
Davenport Iowa hosts its second River Carnival and Race Meet with elaborate decorations and a transformed ball park. The park features tents a mine shaft display with gold, animal exhibits, and a Southern plantation scene. Theodore Roosevelt stands at short, Oriental maidens at first, and a grand elevated stage presents five acts daily. Over 30 shows offer wholesome entertainment as Matt Lamb leads carnival police amid evening bands.
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Davenport
Ball Park
Otto
Dixie
Far East
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Onetti
Matt Lamb
Nichols Funeral Held at Chapel in Muscatine
Mrs. Fanny E. Nichols died of Brights disease in Tacoma Washington after living in Muscatine Island until six years ago. Remains arrived at 3 a.m. and funeral services were held at 11 a.m. in Greenwood cemetery with Rev W B Ireland officiating. She leaves a daughter Mrs Dora Umphfield of Spokane and a son Harry of Tacoma. Pallbearers included Thomas Middleton George LeCornn Henry Fisher Roy Middleton Charles Radebaugh and August Unkel.
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Fanny E. Nichols
Muscatine Island
Bright
Tacoma
Wash
Greenwood Cemetery
W. B. Ireland
Marserville M. E
Nichols
Muscatine
Taccema
H. H. Nichols
Roy Middleton
Charles Radebaugh
August Unkel
Chapter Owls form new local chapter with 75 members planned
Organizers L. H. Dugan and E. T. Newnan of the Order of Owls report 50 prospective charter members, with expectations of 75 by midweek. Several Muscatine leaders are named as recommended members as plans advance to install the chapter within ten days.
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L. H. Dugan
E. T. Newnan
Order of Owls
Muscatine
Fairyland Opens in Davenport City of Fun and Amusement
Thousands visit as lights twinkle nightly in Davenport during a week long celebration. The festival runs all afternoon and evening with the gates open for visitors.
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Davenport
South Muscatine Colored Singers To Audit Auditors Tette In City
A colored quartet from Claflin University in Orangeburg South Carolina performed at Musserville Methodist church yesterday morning in Rev. W B Ireland's absence. The group, praised as one of the best, will give a popular concert tonight at Musserville church with free admission and a collection for their institution.
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Muscatine
Claflin University
Orangeburg
S. C
Musserville Methodist Church
W. B. Ireland
Island
Corwin
Musserville Church
Preaches in Church He Attended as Boy
Rev. John Lemkau of Springfield Illinois former Muscatine man preached at the German Methodist church yesterday morning addressing the congregation with a sermon that impressed listeners. He is visiting relatives in South Muscatine and many would have attended if knowledge of his plans had circulated.
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John Lemkau
Springfield
Ill
Muscatine
W. C. Schultze
German Methodist Church
Lemkau
South Muscatine
Eugene Gazll Dies After Stroke at Local Hospital
Eugene Gazell, known as Cap, dies after a fourth stroke at Bellevue hospital following a long battle with rheumatism and paralysis. The longtime Muscatine resident, formerly in police service, had been treated at the county farm before being moved to West Hill hospital.
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Eugene Gazell
Bellevue Hospital
Mr. Gazell
Cap
Gazell
Leverich Normal and Training School Normal Course Pushes Quick Certification
The fall term convenes Sept 6 for 12 weeks. The school touts 95 percent certificate success and a focus on practical, principle based instruction. Regular and irregular courses offer tailored study in arithmetic, bookkeeping, notes and drafts, land description, deposits, checks and double entry. Board in families $3 to $3.25. tuition $12 for 12 weeks.
Police officer and night captain obituary note
A former police and night captain on the Muscatine force is survived by his son Fred and two sisters Mrs. Gilmore Campbell and Mrs. Press Wilhite, all of this city. Funeral held at 2:30 at First Methodist Church with service at the home 1220 Smalley avenue and interment in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers named. Other local notices include departures and visits by Russell Lindsay Miss Helen Hartung and James Billings, plus Henry Martin’s return from Lyons. Blood poisoning feared for S C Betchel who is home on Miles avenue.
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Garfield
South End
W. B. Ireland
Fairfield
J. P. Walton
J. E. Hoopes
Henry Angler
Mt. Pleasant
Henry Johnson
Island
Kansas City
Muscatine
Grandview Avenue
Roach & Musser
Fred
Gilmore Campbell
Press Wilhite
First Methodist Church
Smalley Avenue
Thomas Osborn
Greenwood Cemetery
J. Asthalter
Ben Boland
Andrew Cracker
Tony Schlipf
John Smith
G. Campbell
Russell Lindsay
Grandview
Mary Steinbaum
Pella
Marshalltown
Helen Hartung
Davenport
Helen Blair
George Greene
Durant
James Billings
S. C. Betchel
Miles Avenue
Henry Martin
Lyons
Soldiers to Leave on Monday August 23
Drill at Weed Park shows strong training as Company C prepares to depart for Iowa City. Captain Wegner praises performance while Dr Horace Husted of Muscatine is named assistant surgeon and sanitary officer. Departure times set for 6 25 in Wilton branch service and August 23 for the regimental camp.
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Iowa City
Wagner
Muscatine Military Organization
Wilton
Horace Husted
Weed Park
Wegner
German Day Observance Unsettled in Muscatine
Celebration discussed at Turner hall Sunday by the German-American group with no definite arrangements for observance of German Day in Muscatine.
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Muscatine
Turner Hall
Alliance Sets Plan for Bigger Celebration Next Year
A meeting is likely in about two weeks to decide on a celebration that is expected to be far larger than last year’s. The article notes preparations for an expanded event and the anticipation of definite action forthcoming.
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Alliance
Rogers Vindicated Returns to Old Job at Heinz Pickle
Muscatine man John Rogers was taken to Rock Island to answer charges but was vindicated and returned to Muscatine. He resumed his old job at the H J Heinz Pickle works after accusers paid his expenses, amid reported marital strain from the incident.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
John Rogers
H. J. Heinz Pickle
Rogers
Pleasant Prairie Notes On Local Socials
Pleasant Prairie Louisiana August 16. Henry Drumm and niece visited Muscatine Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jas Metz conducted business in Muscatine Friday. Mr and Mrs Henry Paul had dinner at George Fish Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jack travel to the Springs in Arkansas for health. Mr and Mrs Erwin Allbee attended the show Tuesday. Mrs Frank Stecher is under doctors care. A number from this place attended the show. Frank Piett had dinner at W J McElroy's Sunday.
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Pieasant Prairie
Frank Piett
W. J. McElroy
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Cre Farm
Titus
Max Siegel
East Second Street
Dore Roosevelt
Facoma
QUAR
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Methodist
Eugene Gazll
Logal Hospital
Suc
West Hill
Institution
Leverich Normal and Training School
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Pleasant Prairie
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