Baptist church outing planned at Weed Park this week
Local B P U members of the First Baptist church announce an outing at Weed park on Wednesday evening. Mrs W G Reid and children from Red Wing Minnesota are visiting Dr E H King and family. Miss Frederica Exo of Chicago vacationing with relatives nearby.
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First Baptist Church
Weed Park
W. G. Reid
Red Wing, Minn
Reid
E. H. King
Frederica Exo
Chicago
Hirt & Wesler
Hershey Building
Sunday School Girls Set For Country Outing
Two First Baptist Sunday school classes for young girls will visit the country home of Mrs. W. S. Miller five miles north of the city Tuesday afternoon and evening. The outing is annual, with girls meeting at the church at 1 pm for transport to the scene.
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First Baptist Church
W. 8. Miler
Misses Lenna Johnson
Ada Davidson
Mildred Stamler
Lillie Mills
Jennie South
Helen Jahnke
Ella Lews
Theresa Kromer
Marguerite
Florence Hooffin
Tuth Othmer
Mildred Wickey
Leela Schultz
Lilian Bevins
Ethel Sulzperger
Clara Bryant
Lila Freyermuth
Hattie Beverly
Myrtle Schoemaker
Hazel Terry
Will Elect Delegates to State League Session
The Jugend Verein of the German Lutheran Zion church will elect delegates to the State Lutheran League meeting in Peoria on August 20 31 and September 1. About ten delegates are expected to be named to represent Clusentine. Rev J Haeni ner plans to attend. The M M M club will meet Wednesday afternoon at Hazel Terry’s East Sixth street in place of Tuesday. Banner Lodges Industrial Society moves its Wednesday session to Mrs Mary Forenz 301 East Seventh street. Mr and Mrs George R Chase and daughter Norma and son Brues Mrs Evelyn Colling and Clarence Collins depart for Votter’s cottage on the Cedar river for the week. Women’s Relief Corps meets Tuesday evening at 7 50 at the W R Co hall.
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Jugend Verein
German Lutheran Zion's Church
Peoria
Willibg
Clusentine
J. Haeiner
M. M. M. Elub
Migs
Hazel Terry
East Sixth Street
Banner Lodgs Industrial Society
Wood Park
Mary Forenz
East Seventh Street
George R. Chase
Norma
Brues
Evelyn Colling
Clarence Collins
Votter
Cedar River
Women's Relief Corps
W. R. Co. Hall
Liquor Raid Finds Alcohol and Arrests in Residence
Police raided a dwelling on East Second street and confiscated liquor. Harry Frack was taken into custody but later released. Ed O’Mella was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication before Police Judge Rowan. Mrs A F Sissel suffered a ruptured blood vessel while walking from her lawn to the house. a doctor attended her. Ward of Thanks from Bierman family honors Royal Neighbors. Shelby Norman Post G A R meeting set for August 19 1923 at 2 00 pm in Memorial Hal Court House. all members urged to attend.
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East Second Street
Harry Frack
Ed. O'Mella
Costa
Rowan
A. F. Sissel
Sweetland Township
Shelby Norman Post
Memorial
Hal. Court House
Bene
J. H. Carl -Adjt
Youthful swindler held at Burlington city jail
Alvin Kissinger and Harry Burton, two clean cut youths, were arrested in Burlington on forgery charges after a Muscatine woman fell for a bogus $1,500 check scheme. The pair allegedly befriended local girls, had them sign two checks for $77, then attempted a second fake check. Police linked them to earlier frauds in Muscatine and Davenport, with possible charges to be pursued in Washington or Davenport. Parents of the Muscatine victim hesitated to prosecute due to publicity.
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Alvin Kissinger
Harry Burton
Fsa
Burlington
Muscatine
Kissinger
Orchard City
Washington
Davenport
Wuoen
First National Bank of
Father Maing
Burlington ‘Hawkeye
Alvin ‘Kissinger
Central
Alvin
Harry
New York
Marty
Philadelphia
Ladley
N. G
Willard
Delano
Burton
Nolice
Kiss Singer
Burlington Girls
Davenport County Attorney Advises Detention Over Checks
The Davenport County Attorney advised holding the prisoners until Monday as bogus checks are returnable. Late yesterday afternoon the defendants handed $77 to a young girl who risked losing that amount by endorsing the bad checks.
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Wassn
Davenport
County
Holateen
Waa
Sunday School League Ends Season Tonight
The 1913 Sunday School league season will close tonight weather permitting final games may be played if rain delays occur the board of control will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at the YMCA to wind up league affairs postponed games may remain unplayed German M team leads and would win the trophies even with losses the season was successful with many athletes participating plans will be outlined for the upcoming Sunday School league basketball tournament
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Schoool
Board of Control
Young Men’s Christian Association
Affatta
W. Swan
Basketbail Iurney
Hay Barn Burned by Lightning Near West Liberty
Weat Liberty Iowa August 18 West Liberty and nearby were struck by a severe thunderstorm that produced heavy rain. A large hay barn on Ellsworth Moore's farm five miles west of town was hit by lightning and burned completely. The blaze, visible across the area, prompted the fire alarm and a local response. Estimated loss approaches 3000 dollars. No other serious storm damage reported.
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Liberty
West Liberty
Ellsworth “Moore
Conaway Obsequies Conducted Sunday
The funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Conaway were held Sunday afternoon at the family residence on East Tenth Street. Dr. A S Henderson, her former pastor, conducted the rites and Mrs. Mae Dolsen Moraridge sang a hymn. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were four cousins: Robert Crozer, Fred Bowman, Harry Bowman of Washington Iowa, and John Schenck of Downey, Iowa. Out of town attendees included Ray Conaway of Des Moines and Ada Smith Chapman of Norfolk Nebraska joined by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowman of Washington Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowman of Downey Iowa, and John Schenck of Downey Iowa.
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Elizabeth
Conaway
East Tenth’ Street
A. S. Henderson
Mae Dolsen Moraridge Sang & Hymg
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert Crozer
Fred Bowman
Harry Bowman
Washington
John Schenck
Downey
Ray Conaway
Des Moines
Ada Smith Chapman
Norfolk
Neb
James Smith
Davenport
Joseph Bowman
Aged German native Claus Drewes laid to rest
The last rites were held today for Claus Drewes, a native of Germany, who died at the home of his son Henry Drewes of 201 Benham Street. Rev. Richard Stave of the German Evangelical Church conducted the service at 2 pm and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Claus Drewes
Germany
Henry Drewes
Benhamstrest
Richard Stave
German Evangelical Church
Waa
Greenwood Cemetery
Railroaders Lose Two Games to Vinton in Iowa
The Muscatine North and South team, bidding for local amateur honors, endured a disastrous two-day trip to Vinton Ia. Two games were played with the locals 6 to 2 on Saturday and the same score on Sunday.
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Muscatine North & South
Vinton
Sigourney Child Struck and Killed by Auto Near Sigourney
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 18 The year and a half old child of Mr and Mrs Constant Hammes eight miles south of Sigourney was struck by speeding automobile Saturday evening and died without regaining consciousness late Sunday The car after striking the child did not stop and the mother could not obtain its number owing to the machine’s speed.
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Ottumwa
Constant Hammes
Sigourney
Nore
Couple Weds in Yarmouth and Co City Union
W. F. Knight of Yarmouth married Effie H. McNamer of Co City this afternoon in a simple ceremony officiated by Judge Rowan. The groom is 23 years old and the couple begins their life together with modest hopes.
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W.F. Knight
Yarmouth
Effie H.‘Mcnamer
Co . City
Ape
Ia Ae . Na
Muskies land Applegate from Omaha in big pitching move
The Muskies acquired pitcher Applegate from the Omaha Western League club and he will report to Manager Frank Boyle immediately. Applegate has 11 wins and a .579 winning percentage, with 133 strikeouts in 19 games. Boyle also signed a new outfielder to replace Bromley, while Hasbrook suffers a hand injury and Fitzgerald shifts to first base. Boyle remains confident the club will snap its hitting slump and win.
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Applegate
Omaha
Robinson
Boyle
Nesy
Bromley
Muskies
Monmouth
Hanbrook
Taylor
Fitzgerald
Hasbrook
Suits Filed in District Court Today
District court operations resume after a recess as June term nears adjournment likely this week. Two suits filed for September term. Elsie Swisher sues F C Gwisher for divorce seeking custody of daughter Arlie. Laura Houser sues Morgan R Houser seeking decree confirming real estate transfer and quiet title. Herring and Roland vs C R I P Ry motion to strike sustained. defendant motion for specifics overruled. Grat Dalton vs Andrew Healey dismissed at plaintiff cost.
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Elsie Swisher
F.C. Gwisher
Arlie
Laura ‘Houser
Morgan
R. Houser
Tt Ig
Herring
Roland
P Ry
Grat Dalton Va
Andrew Healey
Perfect Health Woman's Crown of Glory
An ad praising female longevity and graceful aging urges guarding against women's diseases, presenting Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe, natural remedy. It touts nearly forty years of success as a grand record for the medicine.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Pearl Greiner Undergoes Major Bellevue Hospital Operation
Miss Pearl Greiner Yearding north of the city underwent a serious operation at Bellevue Hospital this morning for a complication of troubles. Dr Oliver performed the operation and, according to latest reports, is putting along nicely.
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Pearl Greiner
Bellevue
Dra
Oliver
Giants Win From First Game Contested Match
A fragmentary sports note reports the Giants winning from Pirates in the opening game. The garbled text hints at a first game win but lacks full names, scores, or dates. Further readable details are needed to confirm teams and result specifics.
Democratic House to Back Glass Bill as Is
The administration reports that the Democratic majority in the House intends to stick by the Glass bill with no material changes. Committees are thanked as the plan moves forward today.
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Rency
Dade
Plains
Still Alarms Grow More Prevalent in City
Still alarms are rising as a motor truck operates in the city with four silent calls in weeks and three trips in the last twenty four hours. A rubbish fire near Pearl Novelty Works on West Second Street was put out before more units arrived. Lightning hit a telephone pole near the Burkhardt Restaurant, but the storm proved false at Third and Mulberry.
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Pearl Novelty Works
West Second Street
Fremen
Burkhardt
Third and Mulberry Upon
West Liberty Fair Prospects Splendid
West Liberty Iowa August 18 Weather permitting the West Liberty fair will be the most successful in its history Exhibitors and visitors crowded the grounds yesterday and the eating houses did thriving business Entry day today was hampered by rain but exhibits entered promise larger and higher quality across departments
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West Liberty
Muscatine Boy To Teach In Michigan Standaugh High School
Verl Lulow son of Mrs A G Othmer 611 East Tenth street left for Standaugh Michigan today to join the local school system as manual training instructor at Standaugh High School for the coming year He graduated from Stout Institute Me nomine Wisconsin last June and from Muscatine High School in 1911 This is his first teaching position.
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Verl Lulow
Mra. A.G. Othmer
East Tenth Street
Standaugh
Mich
Standaugh High School
Lulow
Stout’s Institute
Menominee
Wis
Muscatine High
Chhool
Local motorcyclists make lengthy trip without incident
Local agent Harry Bernhardt and Ralph Bell of 123 Maple Avenue rode twin cylinder Indian motorbikes from Muncatine to Cedar Rapids Sunday. They left about 3 30 morning and arrived noon, spent the afternoon there, and returned in four hours, reaching home at 7 o'clock. Speedometers showed 158 miles. no accidents occurred.
Diggs Avoiding Publicity Warrant Unserved in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 18, lawyer R C Ramsey sued Maury I Diggs associate for assaulting a newspaper photographer after a trial adjourned. A warrant charging Diggs with assault remained unserved. no fear of flight was indicated.
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Phopher
Ben. Francisco
Calif
R. C. Ramsey
Maury I. Diggs
Diggs
Shoes and Help Wanted in Local Ad Snippet
Old classified ad fragment shows shoe listings with prices and types for ladies men and work shoes. Also notes female help wanted for housework with wages and contact info. Mentions a modern house between streets and a phone contact.
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Boston
Thaw Escapes Matteawan Asylum in Connecticut Chase
Harry K Thaw fled Matteawan asylum and vanished within hours, triggering a statewide and cross border manhunt. Gatekeeper Barnum is jailed on bribery charges while authorities pursue Thaw through New York and toward Connecticut, with reports of a yacht and speedboats tied to possible escape routes.
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Thaw
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
New York
Connecticut
Asylum
Walls
Stentor White
Norfolk
Conn
Canadian
Howard Barnum
Poughkeepsie
Mary Copley
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Gha
James Maher
Matteawan
Lowerey
Hickey
Thaw’s Estate Income Dispute Heads to Court in Philadelphia
Harry K Thaw seeks his late father Willia Thaw’s estate income held by Fidelis Nee Trust Co of Pittsburgh. Court proceedings show annual payments of 2400 with 1/4 share to Thaw, 1893 full 144625 already paid, payments halted in 1908, current remainder reported at 443342.71. A judge deferred ruling until next term as the trust will not pay without court order. Philadelphia authorities discuss potential detention pending New York action.
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Poughkeensie
Poughkeepsie
Thaw
Chanler
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
John A. Chanler
Bloomingdale Asylum
Chaloner
Virginia
White Plains
Lyons
Asylum
Pittsburgh
Phans
Fidelis Nee’ & Trust Company
Pittsburg
Trust Company
J. Miller
Willia Thaw
Harry Thaw
Othe Wise
Compa
Philadelphia
Harry
Removing Mildew Stains From Fabric Textiles
Removing mildew stains by soaking fabric in a solution of lime and water, then applying a chloride and rinse. The method involves soaking, applying a lemony mixture, and thorough rinsing to remove the stains when possible.
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Butte
Definition of a Gentleman in a Domestic Moment
A fragment shows N Peck debating a river crossing and a wife’s rebuke as a man dons old clothes, illustrating a rough domestic exchange. The piece pivots to a broad, moral meditation on gentleness, humility, courage, and helpful conduct toward others.
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N. Peck
Atake
Police Use Finger Prints for Identification Claim
Police rely on fingerprint evidence as the primary means of identifying individuals. Francis Galton estimates that the chance of two people sharing exactly the same fingerprint pattern is not greater than one in 640 billion.
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Francis Galton
Singer
New York Stock List contains many abbreviations and figures
A scanned stock list shows numerous company names such as American Beet Sugar American Smelting Refining Anaconda Copper National and more, with share prices and market codes interspersed. The page reads like a ledger with短, incomplete entries for railroads utilities and industrials including Illinois Central Missouri Kansas Texas Lehigh Valley and Western Union, among others, typical of a historical financial column.
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Sugat
sSuger Refining
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn & Rapid- Transit
Anadian Pacific
Shesapeake
Wesceses
Nicagzo
Mil
St Spaul
Olorado Fuel & Transss
Olorado & Southern
Delaware & Hudson
Senver
Rio
Grande
Sane
Orie
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Lehigh
Valley
Ewes Northern, Pacific
Sasennay Beles An
Wabash
Western ‘Union
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A. M
W. M
Iowa
Titus Loan & Pavesting At
Iowa Avenue
Adv
Bierman
Conaway Obsequies
Railroaders
Miss.pearl Greiner I8
Giants
Pirtes
Falco
West Liberty Fair
Michigan
Journal
Theodor Becke
Insane ‘Asylum
Paget
Kathmar St
Robert
Fowler
Norwalk
Barbara Worth
Officer 666
The
Halcyone
Shenandoah
Reeder CO
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