George H. Plitt Dies at Wilton Aged Citizen
George H. Plitt prominent Wilton resident dies suddenly at home from apoplexy at about 6 30 pm He was born in Baltimore in 1868 and lived in Muscatine county before moving to Wilton nine years ago A Democrat active in politics he traveled in Europe and valued public affairs He leaves wife eight children and seven grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending announced later
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Wilton
George H. Plitt
Muscatine County
Baltimore
Maryland
Johnstown
W. D. Burk
Muscatine
Wilton Township
Summit
Plitt
France
England
Germany
Masonic Order
Wilton Lodge
Huttig Sash & Door Works
St. Louis
George A. Pitt
Lewisport
Gussie
John Lanely
Tipton
Webster Plitt
Monroe
Kate Plitt
Heroic Vet Gives Life Saving Snakebite Aid
Thomas Horton of Nichols, a veterinary surgeon, sucked out rattlesnake venom after Lubert Curtain was bitten in a hay field near Nichols. Curtain’s bite on the instep left his left side numb, but he is recovering rapidly. The snake measured three feet eight inches, stout as an average forearm.
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Thomas Horton
Nichols
Lubert Curtain
Mr. Horton
Curtain
Mr. Curtain
Arnica salve advertised for burns and wounds
An advertisement urging relief from skin burns with Bucklen's Arnica Salve priced at 25 cents, sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Y M C A Plans September Men’s Meetings and Banquet
The religious work committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association announces the start of men’s Sunday afternoon meetings on September 3 with Rev. J Wesley Holland of the First Methodist Church delivering the opening address. An orchestra will supply music and Bible study classes will begin with a banquet and talks from out of town and local speakers. Rev Holland will leave the city the day after his Sept 3 address, traveling to Milton Iowa then Freeport to join the Rock River conference.
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Young Men's Christian Association
John Wesley Holland
First Methodist Church
Geo. R. Chase
The
Holland
J. Wesley Holland
Methodist First Church
Milton
Freeport
Rock River
Blacksmith Picnic Brings Washington and Louisa Counties Together
The Washington and Louisa county blacksmiths hold a joint picnic at Columbus Junction fair grounds with Muscatine blacksmiths invited. Residents attend visits to Muscatine and nearby towns, while many locals travel for social visits and Chautauqua events.
Visitors Attend Washington Chautauqua From Local Town
This morning Mrs. M and her companion traveled to Washington to visit relatives and attend Chautauqua. Local attendees reported a large crowd and an engaging program in yesterday's session, forecasting a successful event in our sister city.
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D. W. McAvoy
Joe
Chicago
Indigestion Cure Highlighted by Electric Bitters Claim
Advertisement asserts many deaths blamed on heart trouble are due to acute indigestion, which Electric Bitters allegedly cures. Mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and a 50 cent price for the remedy.
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Havercamp
Yesterday's baseball results from multiple leagues
Results across the American League and National League with postponed games due to rain. Scores include Cleveland 7 Washington 1, Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 4, Brooklyn 10 Pittsburg 4 6, and various minor leagues such as Minneapolis 1 Columbus 6 and Pemblo Pueblo 14 Denver 8.
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National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
American Association
Minneapolis
Atoe Island
Rock Island
Decatur
Dubuque
Springfield
Bloomington
Sioollington
Davenport
Pemblo—Pueblo
Denver
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Sports matchups listed for today across major cities
A slate of games includes Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Philadelphia at Detroit, and New York at Cleveland. The article remarks on an orator unable to memorize, implying a manuscript is read.
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National League
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
American League
Detroit
Cleveland
Muscatine District Conference Holds Camp Meeting at Wilton
The Muscatine district conference camp meeting at Wilton Iowa progresses with Rev. W G Thorne presiding and Rev H C Millice elected secretary. Local deacons and elders plus several preachers renew licenses and pass characters. Evangelist Rev C H Window preaches powerful sermons as souls are converted and attendance grows.
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Camp Ground
Wilton
Junction
Muscatine
W. G. Thorne
H. C. Millice
A. Davidson
M. Y. Howe
M. P. Derbyshire
Washington
Park Avenue
M. E
William J. Scott
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Ireland
M. E. Church
Mrs. M. M. Russell Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Abuse
Mrs. M. M. Russell files in district court for divorce from T. Russell claiming abuse and mistreatment of their child since May 10 including failure to bathe or clothe their six year old. She says they wed in 1897 and lists attorney C. A. W. Kent. case set for September term.
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M. M. Russell
District Court
T. Russell
C. A. W. Kent
Fred Bowman
J. G. Kammerer
John Kleinfelder
H. G. Shoemaker
Kossuth Shellabarger
Jayne and
Hoffman
H. M. Bartlett
John H. Herring
Horan and Devitt
Funeral for Miss Vina Snider Held in Muscatine
Miss Vina Snider, born January 1 1886 in Muscatine and died recently in Pueblo Colorado, was laid to rest this afternoon at 2 in the United Brethren church. Rev Bauder preached the sermon, M B A members served as pallbearers, and many friends attended. Her body arrived yesterday and lay in state at Grant Messenger’s home on Chestnut street. She resided in Muscatine most of her life before moving to Pueblo last March. She leaves two brothers, a mother and a stepfather.
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Vina Snider
Greenwood
Pueblo
Colo
United Brethren Church
Rev. Bauder
Muscatine
Grant Messenger
Chestnut Street
Hotels Crowded As Visitors Overwhelm Muscatine
Muscatine hosts a large influx with hotels filled and guests turned away. The Jordan Dramatic Company arrived today and had to secure private boarding houses for lodging.
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Muscatine
Jordan Dramatic Company
Keota Social Notes From August Week Activities
Keota notes list Mrs Fanny Stephens traveling to Washington for a chautauqua, Miss Mary Robertson and Miss Jennie Stephens visiting West Chester then Washington for Dr and Mrs Henderson, JennieStephens later traveling to Washington, Ss Wright on a Muscatine business trip, Mr and Mrs James Greenwood visiting relatives in Washington to hear Sam Jones, Miss Florence Wright visiting aunt Mrs Durst in Washington and attending chautauqua, Miss Genevieve Hulse heading to Sig-
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Keota
Mrs. Durst
Washington
Chautauqua
Genevieve Hulse
Sig
Local Exchange Hours Listed by Iowa Telephone Offices
Office hours at Iowa Telephone locations include 939 to 1336 and 326 to 439 with morning and afternoon slots. Additional hours by appointment are noted for the Iowa Telephone Office 73 M and offices at Iowa Telephone House 320 X and Mississippi Valley House 2059.
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Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Chautauqua Attendance Spans Local Receptions and Travel
Keota and Sigourney residents travel for chautauqua events with many visiting friends. Ongoing movements include Gertie Keiser Bernice Williams and Ruby Hulse joining camps, La Follette talk visits, and trips to Washington Muscatine and Sigourney for extended stays and social visits.
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G A. Riemcke
East Fifth St
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JoMet, Ill
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