Local Notices and Appointments From Town Listings
Stop at Slaughter's Candy Store for lunches and ice cream. Roy Robinson left noon for Davenport to attend races. Dr Klaffenbach Dentist Hershey Building 3rd floor. Excellent farm loans for sale by J E Stevenson Room 205 Mer shay Building. Harold Bartlett spent afternoon in Davenport at carnival. Miss Lulu MecKillip 412 West Third departed noon for Davenport to visit friends. The youngest child of Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson of Sherman Street is seriously ill this afternoon. Dewey Truxell umpire Muscatine Baseball Association left today for Allerton to officiate Muskies series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henderson
Sherman Street
Dewey Truxell
Muscatine Baseball Association
Allerton
Muskies
Local arrivals and social notes from Wilton area
Miss Faye Ayres of Wilton arrives by noon train for a brief visit with relatives and friends. Mrs Anna Kating of Metz Iowa mother of Mrs Oy i Giesenhaus is reported recovering from illness. Miss Lillian Bronner of Wilton leaves for Coon Rapids and Omaha to visit friends and relatives. The Ladies Yeoman band for the Wapello pow wow gains two new members Mabel Durance trombonist from Keota and Gertrude Klotz clarinetist from Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Ayres
Wilton
Anna Kating
Metz
Iowa
Oy i Giesenhaus
East Front Street
Ladies’ Yeoman
Wapello Pow Wow
Mabel Durance
Keota
Gertrude Klotz
Columbus Junction
Griffin Funeral Tuesday in Muscatine
Funeral services for Mrs. Maria G Griffin will be held at Greenwood chapel Tuesday afternoon August 24 at 2 o clock Rev Chambers of Newton will conduct the Episcopal service while Rev A I E Ross is absent Mr and Mrs Thomas C Cullyford of Goldfield Nevada sister of Mrs Griffin expected to arrive Tuesday morning in Muscatine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria G. Griffin
Greenwood Chapel
Chambers
Newton
A. I. E. Ross
Thomas C. Cullyford
Goldfield
Nev
Schmeltzer Case Delayed to Friday for Blasphemy Trial
The Louis Schmeltzer case, charged with obscene and blasphemous language on a Rock Island train, is rescheduled to Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Judge H. S. Howe will preside. through attorney J. G. Kammerer the defendant has demanded a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmeltzer
Rock Island
H. S. Howe
J. G. Kammerer
Local Maccabees Set Picnic Plans and Hive Installation
Muscatine Tent Knights of the Maccabees held last night approved the Weed Park picnic details for August 25 and empowered the committee to finalize arrangements. Twenty-seven candidates were balloted. An invitation was issued for Knights to attend tonight’s Ladies of the Maccabees hive installation with a full program including Miss Ella Mark lecture Koontz Orchestra piano and vocal selections by Mrs. Thomas Gleason and Miss Gertrude Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Knights of the Maccabees
Weed Park
Harry Lorenz
S. P. Walcott
Frank Jones
Gertrude Beaham
C. Koontz
Gertrude Briggs
Schmidt John son wedding at 402 East Seventh Street
At the home of Mr and Mrs George J Schmidt 402 East Seventh street the marriage of Miss Marie Schmidt to O E Johnson will be solemnized at eight pm Dr J N Elliott of First Presbyterian Church will perform the ceremony The newlyweds plan a trip to Ottumwa to visit Johnsons mother Friends note both couples are well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Schmidt
East Seventh Street
Marie Schmidt
O. E. Johnson
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Ottumwa
Johnson
Glen McCollister Maries Miss Mabel Lyons of Dubuque
Announcement from this city reports the marriage of Glen McCollister of this city to Miss Mabel Lyons of Dubuque Illinois on August 16 in Dubuque. The couple are visiting in Galena Illinois and McCollister has connections in Muscatine and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen McCollister
Mabel Lyons
Dubuque
Galena, Ill
McCollister
Muscatine
Iowa City
Picnic Date Set for Tuesday the Thirty-First
A joint community picnic is scheduled for Tuesday the 31st. Details of location and activities are to be announced by local organizers.
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a quick acting dandruff cure and hair grower. It claims germs cause dandruff and promises cure in two weeks with money back, noting scalp cooling, non greasiness, and beauty benefits. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp’s Drug Store with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
A. O. U. W. and Banner Badges Set For Aug 31
The A O U W and Banner badges event is scheduled for Tuesday August 31 with no firm plans yet. Ladies will manage refreshments.
Christian Endeavor Enjoys Evening Hayride
The Muscatine area Christian Endeavor group from the Bloomington Friends church rode to a St. Paul convention report. Miss Blanche Ford presented the Iowa Friends Christian Endeavor summary. They returned home late that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Muscatine
W. R. C. Industrial Meet at Mrs Schmidt Home
The W. R. C. Industrial will meet Thursday afternoon at 193 West Seventh Street the home of Mrs. Herman Schmidt. Hostesses will be Mrs. Herman Schmidt Mrs. Robert Prod man Mrs. Lydia Griffin and Mrs. Amanda Corrier. Members urged to bring a fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Industrial
Schmidt
Herman Schmidt
West Seventh Street
Robert Prodman
Lydia Griffin
Amanda Corrier
Women’s Relief Corps Congratulates National President
At a Tuesday meeting the secretary was told to send a congratulatory letter to Mrs. Jennie S. Berry of Cedar Rapids for being elected president of the national Women’s Relief Corps. One new member was initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Women’s Relief Corps
Jennie S. Berry
Cedar Rapids
Jola Pale Face Club Plans Friday Meeting at Mrs Truitt
The Jola Pale Face club will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs Truitt's Grandview avenue home. All members are urged to be present as officers will be elected.
Maennercher Ladies Meet at Mrs Kranz Home
The Maennercher ladies will gather Thursday afternoon at Mrs Emil Kranz home on Sycamore street for a social meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Kranz
Sycamore Street
Muskies Triumph Over Cincinnati In Baseball Tale
Muscatine locals defeat Cincinnati 13 to 6 led by David Nance who pitched steady, facing Bowie's Villagers. Captain Davis drove the offense as Muscatine arrives for a chautauqua series opening in Allerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscealtine
Cincinnati
Muskies
Reds
Missouri
David Nance
Pearl Cities
Bowie
Davis
Allerton
Beckerman Resigns Des Moines Episcopal Rectorate
Rev F F Beckerman resigns as rector of St Luke Protestant Episcopal Church Des Moines after serving there for four years since North Des Moines church organization He and his wife are well known in Muscatine where he formerly led Trinity Episcopal Church and now he accepts a call to Christchurch Springfield Missouri He was the first rector of the North Des Moines parish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Beckerman
Trinity Epicopal Church
Muscatine
St. Luke Protestant Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Christchurch
Springfield
Beckerman
North Des Moines
Supervisors Approve Levee Contract and Coal Purchase
County supervisors heard protests on drainage ditch No 5 assessments and awarded the levee construction contract along the Rioek Island tracks near Whiskey Hollow Creek to August Komeman of Muscatine. They also let the county coal contract for winter to R T Wallace & Son and W D Goldsberry. Little progress was made on assessment No 5 late in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rioek Island
Whiskey Hollow Creek
August Komeman
Muscatine
R. T. Wallace & Ston
W. D. Goldsberry
Over 500 Attend Burlington Sunday School Excursion
More than 500 people joined the annual U. B. Sunday school excursion to Burlington. The boat is scheduled to depart for the return trip at 4 o clock and is expected to arrive back around 10 209.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
U. B
Earthquake Reports From Acapulco Downplay Casualties
Passengers arriving on the steamer Acapulco from Mexican ports refute wire reports of massive death tolls from the July earthquake sequence. They cite only two deaths at Acapulco and say life losses were exaggerated by early dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Acapulco
Officials Head to Sioux City Convention
Muscatine County officials including County Clerk W. S. McKee County Recorder H. C. Shoemaker and County Treasurer A. C. Shifler traveled to Sioux City for a state convention of county offices. County Auditor A. B. Lawrence and likely Robert Shannon and W. H. Fishburn planned to depart tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sioux City
W. S. McKee
H. C. Shoemaker
A. C. Shifler
Lawrence
Robert Shannon
W. H. Fishburn
Examination Returns Show Teacher Certificates Awarded
County Superintendent M. F. Cronin reports 40 examinees for teachers certificates last month. Four earned first grade, ten second grade, and nine third grade certificates. Seventeen failed. provisional certificates may be issued if demand requires it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cronin
Funeral Thursday for Mrs. Mable Patten at 3 PM
The funeral of Mrs. Mable Jackson Patten will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of her mother Mrs. C S Jackson, 519 West Third Street. The remains are due to arrive tonight at 6 20 from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Mable Jackson Patten
C.S. Jackson
West Third Street
Des Moines
Licenses to Wed Issued For Four Couples This Day
Marriage licenses issued to Walter L. Schwartz and Clara Fischer Herman Lange and Vinnie Richley Carl Wenendorf and Bertha Bernicek Louis Begey and Laura DuBois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Schwartz
Clara Fischer
Herman Lange
Vinnie Richley
Carl Wen‘endorf
Bertha Rernicek
Louis Begey
Laura DuBois
Robbers Loot Bank in Karlstad Minnesota Break-In
The State Bank of Karlstad in Halleck Minnesota was broken into early today. Robbers secured 1500 dollars in cash before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Halleck
Minn
State Bank of
Karlstad
Wilton Woman Departs For Tipton Visit
Miss Selma Brammeier left Wilton Iowa on Tuesday to travel to Tipton where she will spend time visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Selma Brammeier
Tipton
Week of Visiting with Local Friends and Returns
D J Dwyer returned home Tuesday after attending to business in Muscatine. Leonard Agnew arrived from Muscatine Tuesday to visit friends. Frank Cook of Sunbury visited Tuesday. Eva Melwig, visiting in Atalissa, returned Tuesday. Don Stibolt was in Moscow on business Tuesday. Mrs John Ficken returned to Muscatine Tuesday after visiting the Friederichsens. Hannah Gary left for Walcott Tuesday for a week with relatives. J E McIntosh en route from Muscatine to West Liberty spent a short time in the city Tuesday. Andrew Christensen visited Durant Tuesday. Howard Finley left for West Liberty Tuesday to attend a wrestling match. Charles Ruff and wife arrived from Davenport Tuesday for a two week visit with his mother. Henry Snack of Bennett called on friends Tuesday. Mrs F M Ridings returned to Chicago Tuesday after two weeks with the Wilsons. A E Moon spent Tuesday evening visiting in Davenport. Helen Brammeier departed for Clinton Tuesday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Dwyer
Muscatine
Leonard Agnew
Frank Cook
Sunbury
Eva Melwig
Atalissa
Don Stibolt
Moscow
John Ficken
Leonard Friederichsen
Hannah Gary
Carl Busch
Olaf Christensen
Charles Ruff
Davenport
Henry Snack
Bennett
F. M. Ridings
Chicago
C. H. Wilson
A. E. Moon
Helen Brammeier
Clinton
Keota Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Keota notes report Mrs J J Gaffner and baby of St Jacob Ill visiting relatives then heading to Williamsburg for a Will Holmes visit. Other guests include Mr and Mrs Fagen of Crown Point Ind and their son. Local visits, travel plans and family updates fill the week.
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Keota
J. J. Gaffner
Baby
St. Jacob
Williamsburg
Will Holmes
Fagen and Son
Crown Point
Ind
Cady
Fagen
Willard Teets
Roy Coffman
Max Glass
Colorado
Stanton Chesney
Philippines
J .R. McVicker
Iowa City
Ruth Lindauer
Turner
Washington
Grace
Pearl Ranous
Jack Ranous
Chicago
T. A. Bailey
Eldon
L. A. Marr
W. S. Helscher
Burlington
George Swanke
St. Jacob, Ill
Ollie
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