Local Births and Travel Notes From Town Day
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry C Lorenz East Ninth street an eight pound boy. Mrs Tim Hogan departs for Davenport to attend carnival and western circuit races. Mrs I Hoffman of Chicago expected to arrive for visit at Mrs D H Block East Second street. Mrs J P Walton is not improving at J E Hoopes home Stewart road. Miss Elsie Reinemund heads to Junction City Kan to live with brother Dr C A Reinemund practicing medicine there. Miss Georgia Anne Bromley of Wapello returns home with Master Harvey McCleary for a visit and pow wow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Lorenz
East Ninth Street
Tim Hogan
Davenport
Mrs. I. Hoffman
Chicago
D. H. Block
East Second Street
J. P. Walton
J. E. Hoopes
Stewart Road
Elsie Reinemund
Junction City
Kan
C. A. Reinemund
Georgia Anne Bromley
Wapello
Harvey McCleary
Funeral of Mrs H M Patten Held Today
The funeral of Mrs Mabel Jackson Patten was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her mother Mrs C S Jackson 19 West Third Street. Rev Thomas Osborn of the First Methodist church assisted by Dr J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church conducted the services. Pall bearers were Frank Jackson F A Neidig Ed P Ingham C Lillibridge George M Titus and J Scott Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Jackson Patten
Grand Opera House Airdome seeks new acts for season
Charles Salisbury manager of the Grand Opera House and Airdome leaves for Davenport to secure attractions for the Airdome this season. Poor support for stock companies has made engagements unprofitable and the companies have disbanded, risking a dearth of plays in the coming weeks unless new acts are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Salisbury
Grand Opera House
Airdome
Davenport
Salisbury
Excursion of United Brothers Church a Success
The United Brothers Church excursion from Muscatine to Burlington carried 575 people. The boat left at 7 45 AM and reached Burlington at 1 PM with return starting at 4 PM and home by 10 30 PM. Ladies served refreshments and a heat sum was realized. Weather aided a very pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothern Church
Muscatine
Burlington
Arthur B. Raub Dies at Sweetland Center
Arthur B. Raub, aged 60, farmer near Sweetland Center, died at his home from complications. He leaves a wife and five children Gertrude Bessie Mary Herbert and Clarence at home. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Raub
Sweetland Center
Mr. Raub
Gertrude
Bessie
Mary
Messrs
Herbert
Clarence
Longs Return from West Coast Trip Highlights
Mr and Mrs Andy Long of 808 East Eighth street return from an extended trip through the west and northwest. They visited the Seattle fair, toured the Pacific coast, attended an Iowa picnic in Long Beach California and stopped in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Long
East Eighth Street
Northwest
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Long Beach
Cal
Iowa
Salt Lake City
Purchases Building On Chestnut Street Sought by James Healey
James Healey buys the old four story building on Chestnut street between Second and Third for a possible two story garage. The plan is pending satisfactory terms with the Jackson Motor company and no final agreement has been reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Healey
Chestnut Street
Second
Third Streets
van Nostrand Saddlery Company
Jackson Motor Company
Nesper and Ruthenberg Return From Midwest Visit
Fred Nesper Jr. and Will Ruthenberg arrived this morning after traveling from Chicago and St Paul where they had spent the past week visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nesper, Jr
Will Ruthenberg
Chicago
St. Paul
Red Top II wins free-for-all speed boat race in Davenport
Red Top II from Bellevue captures the 20 mile free-for-all in 46:26 amid absence of several boats. Red Top I finishes second. Mascot tops 26-footers with Jimmie June second. Other results include Sabula Savanna and Scamp II in the class events as carnival week regatta continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Red Top II
Hughey
Bellevue
Red Top L
Lamb IV
Minnie C. Iiii
Corsepius
Peoria
Jimmie June
Carl Braun
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Sabula—Savanna
Prominent Couple United In Marriage In August Ceremony
Walter L. Schwartz of 601 East Eighth street married Miss Clara Fischer at the bride’s parents’ home near Muscatine. The 8 PM ceremony by Dr J B Smith featured floral parlor decor and a wedding supper for about fifty guests. The bride, a Muscatine High School graduate of 1906, and Schwartz, a county teacher, plan a Chicago honeymoon and will reside at 601 East Eighth after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Schwartz
East Eighth Street
Clara Fischer
Henry B. Fischer
River Road
J. B. Smith
First Baptist Church
Muscatine
Schwartz
Chicago
Big Lakes
Grape-Nuts Aimed at Night Shift Dyspepsia
A night-working newspaper writer and proofreader cites personal relief from dyspepsia after switching from restaurant fare to Grape-Nuts with cream. He reports improved energy, greater efficiency, and motivates others to try the cereal, noting the product’s genuine testimonials.
Miss Marie Elizabeth Schmidt Weds O E Johnson in Muscatine
The ceremony at 6 o'clock united Miss Marie Elizabeth Schmidt and O E Johnson, a Muscatine Y M C A official, with Dr J N Elliott officiating. The couple planned a late honeymoon to Ottumwa aboard the Southwest Limited and will reside on Sycamore street in a new cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Muscatine
Sycamore Street
Harry Leu
Fred Ludolph
Rock Island
O. Johnson
Miss Pearl
Ottumwa
Begey Dubois Nuptials At Rectory In Iowa City
Louis Begey and Laura Dubois married at St Matthias rectory last evening at 7 30 Father F J Leonard officiated. Afterward the couple hosted a three course supper at the bride’s parents 1201 East Ninth street in a flower decorated dining room. Guests included Clinton Dubois Evangeline Begey P C Peyton West Liberty and Fred Tagge Walcott Ia. They will reside at 1201 East Ninth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Dubois
Evangeline Begey
Begey
Barry Manufacturing Company
Paul Pegey
East Eighth Street
P. C. Peyton
West Liberty
Fred Tagge
Walcott, Ia
East Ninth Street
Maccabees Elect New Officers At Meeting
The newly formed hive of the Maccabees will elect officers at an afternoon combined meeting with installation to follow. The social session last night featured a solo by Mrs. T F Gleason, piano by Miss Calla Ben cham, an address by state commander Miss Ella Mark, and Koontz's orchestra. Supper was served at 6 39 for Sir Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Koontz
Ladies of the G. A. R. to Meet at Mrs Smedley’s Home
The Colonel Hare Circle invites members of the Ladies of the G. A. R. to gather at Mrs. Samuel Smedley’s residence 204 East Second Street on Friday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Samuel Smedley
East Second Street
Beta Iota Club sails to Boston Bay for camp trip
The Beta Iota club left last evening aboard the Helen Blair for a week long camp and fishing excursion at Boston Bay. The party travels with two tents ample provisions and full camp gear for their number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Iota Club
Helen Blair
Boston Bay
Millersburg Notices and Visits Across Towns
Residents report travel to Muscatine for a load of pop and business trips to Davenport and Chicago. Local social activity includes visits from Mrs. Jessie Cunningham and sisters at Joy and Prospect Park events in Moline. A car load of lambs was shipped to Chicago with top market sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Ill
S. A. Miller
Muscatine
M. B. Holmes
Joy
John Epperly
Jessie Cunningham
Aledo
Myra Cady
Lora Dickey
Moline
Prospect Park
J. L. Terry
J. A. Roberts
A. J. Scranton
Ethel
James Hare
Esse Scranton
L. B. Turner
M. Chaver
Davenport
R. J. Henry
Chicago
Militia Company C Leaves for Regimental Camp Iowa City
Captain Alfred Wagner announces that Company C will depart Muscatine for the regimental encampment at Iowa City on August 23. They ride Rock Island line No 500 at 10:15 a.m. arriving 11:59 a.m. in the university town, joining Davenport and Burlington fort teams. Return is scheduled for September 1 at 6:20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wagner
Guy E. Logan
Iowa City
Rock Island
Wilton
University Town
Davenport
West Liberty
Burlington
Fort Madison
Muscatine
Gravel horse dies in sandpit near Columbus Junction
Colum bus Junction Iowa August 18 Delayed W B Hunt loses a 200 horse to a sandpit mishap while hauling gravel near his home Tuesday afternoon. The town also notes travel and social updates as Eva Collins visits from Aurora to Waterloo via Letts and Chicago. The Passion Play by Westcott Bros moved pictures draws praise.
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Columbus Junction
W. B. Hunt
Eva Collins
Aurora
M. Rippey
Waterloo
Elizabeth Critchfield
T. 3. Meek
Vernon
Corlena
Texas
Ethel McElroy
Muscatine
West Liberty
Rol Johnston
Aberdeen
S. Dak
Umphry Richards
F. B. McGrew
Fin Ellis
Roy Edwards
Will
Evan Arthur
Hugh Thomas
Glen Buffington
Earl Orris
Orland Kemp
Will Gabriel
Farel Huston
T. H. Weston
James Long
Robert Long
B. C. Briley
Clarence Young
Cary Wooley
Crawfordsville
Hal. Duncan
Columbus City
M. G. Rippey
Martha
Letts
A. M. Garrett
John Butler
Omaha
O. P. Wilcox
Davenport
C. P. Nichols
J. M. Stewart
Ainsworth
Glendive
Mont
Blanche Sheridan
Washington
Frank George
Westcott Bros
Moving Pictures
Duncan Visit Spreads Across From Holden to Joy
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Duncan of Holden Missouri visit local friends and attend church at the L D S chapel on Sunday. They also called on Joy Illinois in the evening where they spent time with acquaintances. John Epperly accompanied a companion on the day’s itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Epperly
W. A. Duncan
Holden, Mo
L. D. S. Chapel
Joy
Ill
The Modern Figure and a Simple Weight Cure
A guidance piece argues against restrictive fashion methods and dieting for slimming. It promotes a safe recipe using Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water, to be taken after meals and at night, claiming it improves appetite, digestion, skin, and overall beauty without health sacrifice.
Muscatine Girl Leaves for Romantic Trip to Wed Former Schoolmate
A young Muscatine woman departed yesterday for Japan to wed Ralph Harding, a former schoolmate now living in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ralph Harding
Philippines
A $100 Typewriter for 17 Cents a Day
The Oliver Typewriter promises a $100 machine for 17 cents a day with features like The Balance Shift and The Automatic Tabulator. Demand floods in from diverse applicants, signaling a widespread move toward universal typewriting and a new sales plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Promises Easy Money for Beginners
The Oliver Typewriter advertises quick earnings for new operators claiming 17 cents daily plus profits, with demand rising. It markets the machine as essential in business and home use, urging readers to request details and a free catalog from The Oliver Typewriter Company in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
America
Oliver Typewriter Company
Oliver Typewriter Bldg
Chicago
Illinois
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West Second St
Bijou
H. M. Patten
C. S. Jackson
Greenwood
Herm Gremmel
W. 2Nd St
U. B . Church
Columbia
A. Raub
Sweetland
Mrs
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Mascy
Footers
Jimmiee
Schmidt
George J. Schmidt
East Seventh Street
Buncombe
Wellville
Frank’s
Iowa Avenue
Frank
C. FE
Beta Ita
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Julia Hutchinson
The
Oliver Typewriter
Keokuk
A. Blair
W. G. Block CO
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