Local News Notes On Arrivals and Visits Across Davenport
Local brief items report Dr. McNutt and others in Davenport visiting friends, return trips from Letts and Texas, steamer and train arrivals on the Firefly El Paso and St Paul, baby born to Cook family, and plans for social at J L Giesler's home. Includes automobile gift to Dr. Fulhiam and assorted travels of residents to Davenport and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lorber
Davenport
Eugene Psund
Chicago
St. Paul
Muscatine Tops Monmouth In Narrow 1 0 Victory
Muscatine defeated Monmouth 1 to 0 this afternoon as Largen pitched for the winners. The game featured strong pitching and a decisive late run securing the win for Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Monmouth
Largen
Lectures by H W Cornell to Muscatine business men
Local business leaders host a five night series by Henry Watson Cornell of Chicago at the Commercial club rooms beginning tomorrow. Topics cover the business man and his operations from customers to the public with practical rules for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watson Cornell
Chicago
Commercial Club
Muscatine
Cornell
Davenport
Retail Merchants Association
Aviz
Wapsinonoc Names Delegates to Sept Muscatine Convention
At a Saturday caucus in the opera house West Liberty Iowa a 30 member delegation was chosen to attend the Muscatine convention on September 8. J Wiley was endorsed for sheriff with a pledge to step aside if not nominated, while N B Ansley declined that pledge. The delegation list includes W B Jayne B A Budzine E C Nichols A Akin W Long L G Holmes Robert Brooke John Schenck R S Clark Ed Barnes Levi Wilgus James Conley T C Anderson De Nichols James Nay G A Moore C E Buckman J E McIntosh W J Mc Mahon J E Sanders A McIntyre C R Ardin Irwin Akin Bert Richards Carl Wolf W A Shipman Carl Parks Shipman chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Wapsinonoc Township
Muscatine
J. Wiley
Wiley
N. B. Ansley
Ansley
W. B. Jayne
B. A. Budzine
E. C. Nichols
A. Akin
W. Long
L. G. Holmes
Robert Brooke
John Schenck
R. S. Clark
Ed. Barnes
Levi Wilgus
James Conley
T. C. Anderson
de Nichols
James Nay
G. A. Moore
C. E. Buckman
J. E. McIntosh
W. J. McMahon
J. E. Sanders
A. McIntyre
C. R. Ardin
Irwin Akin
Bert Richards
Carl Wolf
W. A. Shipman
Carl Parks
Columbus Junction News Briefs Highlight Weddings and Visits
In Columbus Junction Aug 20 Floyd S Barnes and Mae Garrett wed in an automobile ceremony at Wapello. Barnes, a banker from Marcus, Iowa, will base their home there. Local social notes report ice cream social success, church groups planning events, and many residents traveling to Muscatine Washington Keota West Liberty and Bard for visits, fairs, or shopping. A carload of watermelons was shipped from the town late in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Floyd S. Barnes
Wapello
Barnes
Mae Garrett
A. M. Garrett
Marcus
Iowa
United Presbyterian
The
Presbyterian Church
J. P. Dawson
Olive Todd
Washington
Elmer Wells
R. L. Hughes
Carl Paxson
Muscatine
Harry Simmons
Ellen Milhern
Miss Anna
E. R. Lacey
Keota
Clarence
Lacey
Mabel
Verne Jack of
Vinton
A. R. Acheson
Alliance
Nebraska
Myra Malin
Fredonia
George Siverly
Conesville
Cedar Rapids
Ira Carr
Chicago
Harry Wilson
Alice Ellis
I. C. Freeland
Ainsworth
George Brock
Pearl Klotz
West Liberty
Ada Probst
Anna Hutton
Murray
Will
F. H. Johnston
Dakota
Frank Duncan
David Fox
Union Township
Mary
Kate
Minnie Bowman
Verne Jack
Fred Dunham
Bard
C. E. Jayne
May Eamondson
Grandview
Columbia Excursion Crowd Delays Steamer St. Paul Arrival
The Diamond to steamer St. Paul arrived at the Muscatine dock around noon four hours late due to a heavy freight load and low water. About 240 excursionists from Abington and Monmouth Illinois traveled via Iowa Central to Keithsburg, then boarded the Columbia for Muscatine. The boat plans a 4 o clock departure to Keithsburg. The W. W. arrived for supplies and will take an excursion from Fairport to Buffalo Iowa this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Monmouth
Diamond
St. Paul
Abington
Ill
Iowa Central Railway
Keithsburg
Muscatine
W. W
Fairport
Buffalo
Iowa
Purcell Beaten in Front Street Saloon Fight
Jack Purcell faced arrest after a fight near a Front street saloon. He suffered severe facial injuries and alleged he fought with Phil or Pete Ryan, though he says the other man attacked him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Purcell
Purcell
Phil
Pete Ryan
Front Street
Fire at Ned Hummer Mercantile mill and elevator
A Sunday fire in Iowa City destroyed the Ned Hummer Mercantile flour mill and elevator. A shift in wind prevented further damage to the wholesale grocery block. Losses total about 25000, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Orvin
Ned Hummer Mercantile Company
Hardware Store Change Hands in Local Transaction
The TRANSFEPS Hardware Store at 205 East Second Street formerly run by Geo B Fisch has been sold to Herman Schroeder who will continue the business. Schroeder takes over ownership and intends to operate the store as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Geo. B. Fisch
Herman Schroeder
River Stage Forecast for Mississippi Ahead of Aug 22 1906
River forecast for 48 hours ending 7 a m Wednesday predicts slowly rising stages between Dubuque and Muscatine. Stations listed include Reed's Landing Davenport Muscatine Des Moines River reads show varying levels with overall rise along the river stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Sess Wasps
Et Wee Aa Ss
Reed's Landing
Tm Corrs cc Isk
P. du Chien
Dubuque
Enves
Davenport
Muscatine
Des Moines
New Shin
Mississippi
East Hill Woman Injured In Fall At Son's Home
Mrs. M E Wiley aged over 82 living with her son A G Tyler on Sherman Street was seriously injured last night when she fell from a step and fractured her hip. Dr E K Tyler treated and reduced the fracture. The accident occurred about five o'clock as she entered the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wiley
A. G. Tyler
Sherman Street
Parker Amusement Company Concludes Muscatine Run
Parker Amusement company wrapped up a weeklong engagement in Muscatine on Saturday night and left for Cedar Falls early Sunday. The carnival drew large crowds, with streets crowded nightly as people enjoyed the fair, yet police kept the week orderly and peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Parker Amusement Company
Muscatine
Parker Company
Carnival Company
Arraigned Drunk Hiker Placed Under City Ban
John Welch was arraigned in Justice Eversmeyyer's court for intoxication and released on payment of costs with a condition to leave the city. Dr. Rupp, Dentist, Opposite Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welch
Eversmeyyer
Automobiles Introduced on Rural Mail Route
Carrier Frank McCoy begins using a new Orient air cooled buckboard on a rural route. The car speeds mail delivery, handling the route in far less time as roads improve and no major trouble is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
McCoy
Dates Set for Star Course at First Congregational Church
The Star course of winter lectures at the First Congregational church, under the YMCA, announced dates starting Oct 3 with Wunderle Concert Co and continuing through Feb 26 with Leland Powers. Tickets for season guarantee holders will be ready in September and delivered to eligible purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Young Men's Christian Association
The
Wunderle Concert Co
R. F. Outcault
George L. McNutt
Janary
George Edgar Vincent
Katherine Ridgeway
Leland Powers
Wunderle
Mme. Wahnderle
Europe
Lyceum
Mr. Wunderle
Mr .Williams
Knapp
R. F. Outeault
Buster Brown
Not Dead But Sleeping Hartman Found Safe After Boat Trip
Relatives worried when Joe Hartman failed to return home and reports cited a drowning between Burlington and the city. Investigators found he had slept through the trip, waking in New Boston this morning in a stateroom before returning on the Monmouth excursion to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hartman
Columbia
Burlington
Morpheus
New Boston
Stars Triumph Over West Liberty in Lopsided Amateur Game
The Stars defeated West Liberty 12 to 2 amid a rain-shortened sixth inning. Borgstedt and Schwab pitched for the Stars while West Liberty's errors and hits led to the big score. Centrals beat the Dippy Students 16 to 5 on Crescent diamond with Hopkins and Welch on the mound. The Stars head to Kalona IA for an afternoon game and plan further contests in Wellman and West Liberty this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars
West Liberty
Borgstedt and Schwab
Centrals
Opera House
Kalona
Wellman
Fraternal Aid List of Deceased Members
The Fraternal Aid society publishes additional names of deceased members including H. W. Morgridge Fannie Lewis Margaret E Heiland Peter Toborg Fred B. Burkhard Gertrude Fick J H Cosgrove Carrie Rhodes Sarah F Jones Refina Kautz Elizabeth Fisher Mrs Barden Martin Brenner Mary C Goeser with several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
H. W. Morgridge
Fannie Lewis
Margaret E. Heiland
Peter Toborg
Fred B. Burkhard
Gertrude Fick
J. H. Cosgrove
Carrie Rhodes
Sarah F. Jones
Refina Kautz
Elizabeth Fisher
Mrs. Barden
Martin Brenner
Mary C. Goeser
Golf and Country Club Dance at Club House Tomorrow
Society notes the Golf and Country Club plans a dance at the club house tomorrow evening as part of their ongoing dance series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf and Country Club
Entertainment committee meets at Weed Park club
The Weed Park club entertainment committee will hold a called session this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs T R Fitzgerald corner Lawn Avenue and Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
T. R. Fitzgerald
Corner Lawn Avenue
Fifth Street
New Book on South Dakota by Railway
A descriptive volume on South Dakota its resources and opportunities published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and western territory opened by recent rail extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage by F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
South Dakota
Lyman County
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Mayor defies union demand over police board chief
Terre Haute Indiana August 20 Mayor Buckingham rejects Central Labor union plea to oust Police Board President Reading, saying he is fighting union labor and will not remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Police Board
Ind
Buckingham
Central Labor Union
Reading
Bloomington Township GOP to Elect Delegates at Kalorama School
Republicans of Bloomington township meet at Kalorama schoolhouse Saturday evening August 25 at 8 o'clock to select eight delegates for the county convention and transact other lawful business. J C Stuart Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington Township
Kalorama Schoolhouse
J C. Stuart
Y W C A Board Plans Geneva Cottage Meeting
The Y W C A board traveled to the Asthalter cottage on Geneva island this afternoon at 2 o'clock to hold their regular meeting. The husbands of the members intend to join for supper this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Asthalter Cottage
Geneva Island
Macabees Picnic Planned in Davenport Next Thursday
The Knights and Ladies of the Macabees of Davenport Iowa announce a picnic at I and I Park on Thursday August 23. A program with speeches by state officers races and dancing is set. Special cars depart I and I station Brady street at 9 30 a m Regular cars will reach the park during the day. Clinton Rock Island and Muscatine Maccabees are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Davenport
Iowa
I. and I
Brady Street
Clinton
Rock Island
Muscatine
Afternoon Excursion by Davenport Boat for Guild
The Young Ladies Guild of the First Presbyterian church plans a Tuesday outing on August 28. The Columbia orchestra will play aboard the boat leaving at 1 39 pm for Davenport arriving around 4 pm. Lunch will be served on the boat with a return trip starting at 6 pm. No tiresome waltz and all should enjoy a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Columbia
Cedar county Log Rolling Picnic Draws Large Crowd
Durant Iowa reports the Cedar County Log Rolling and Picnic association hosted its tenth annual picnic. Attendees arrived early for a reception, business meeting, and a parade. Mayor Snake gave the welcome, Dr. Chatman spoke, followed by M J Wade of Iowa City. festivities ended with a large evening dance.
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Durant
Atl
Cedar County
Snake
Dr. Chatman
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Young Ladies Plan Half Day Outing for Large Crowd
After an all day outing the young ladies prepare to host a sizable gathering. The novelty of the event promises disappointing to none as many will enjoy a half day outing when a full day off would be difficult to arrange.
EVERY COTTAGE ON GENEVA INHABITED
Last week at Geneva island the city launches ferried guests to and from the resort. Among out of town visitors were Paul Schmidt and Mrs. Lewis of Iowa City staying at Eversmeyer cottage as guests of Mrs. A F Critz and daughter Miss Eda. The Misses Howe spent the week at Three Elms cottage and returned Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Geneva Island
Paul Schmidt
Lewis
Iowa City
Eversmeyer
A. F. Critz
Eda
Howe
Three Elms
Howe Cottage
Camp Kum-on-in Hosts City Boys Camp Life Enjoyed
A report from Camp Kum-on-in shows a group of city youths camping at the Big Timber with ten original members joined by Roy and Victor Johnson Lee Sneichen Clarence Hahn and George Whicher Jr of New York. A visiting party including Mr and Mrs Schenck Narvis Hopkinson and Mrs Jenne Cedar Street checked on the boys and found them in fine shape with plenty of sport. Tomorrow Y M C A physical director F D Applegate will visit and Harry Ethal will stay for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kum-On-In
Kumon In
Roy
Victor Johnson
Lee Sneichen
Clarence Hahn
George Whicher, Jr
New York
R. C. Schenck
William Narvis
A. C. Hopkinson
Jenne
Cedar Street
F. D. Applegate
Harry Ethal
Elks Annual Picnic At Geneva Island
The B P O Elks held their annual picnic at Mackey's Landing on Geneva Island with about 110 attendees. Breakfast left the city at 6 30 am, activities included fishing and outdoor sports, a noon dinner with ice cream and lemonade, and a musical program by Thomas orchestra. Members and ladies returned to the city around 9 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed at Harker Home
A large gathering celebrated Mr. and Mrs. William Harker on Munroe street as they marked twenty five years of marriage. Rev J Kenyon united them at Sweetland Town. they reside in Park Place with son Clarence surviving. Dinner and gifts highlighted a joyful community event with many friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harker
Munroe Street
Rev. J. Kenyon
Sweetland Town
Clarence
Park Place
James Erwin
Pine Creek
John Freeland
Silas Franklin
Clark Miller
John Miller
Elmer Miller
F. A. Duffield
Excelsior Springs Health Resort Book Issued by Railway
Excelsior Springs Missouri promotes its health resort with a new 32 page illustrated booklet from the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway describing medicinal waters hotels and train service. The publication can be mailed for four cents. F A Mille General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Mille
Chic
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Colfax
Hinkel & Flannery
Dr. McNutt
Robert Edgerton
Geo. M. Titus
Texas
A. Morgan
Letts
John A. Rowan
el Paso
Mrs
Charlies D. Cook
West Seventh Street
Addie Lindley
May Longstreth
Hanna Albrand
J. G. Dermidy
Carrie
St. Paul, Minn
Fred Sable
Silvis
E. B. Fulhiam
Queen Automobile Co
Cleveland
Ohio
S. Moore
Town
J. G. Barger
Mulberry Street
A. J. Creesy
Hartford
Conn
J. A. Hobert
Fairfort
A. H. Kohlhammer, Jr
New Soan Company
J. L. Giesler
W. Second Street
David Nelson
A. S. Cressy
E. Baker
Iowa Avenue
D. V. —Jackson
Robert and
Louis
Mrs. Jackson
E. Donnell
S. Schumacher
Eureka
John Carney
Tiptog
Wm. Carney
Ernoon
Park Avenue
West Fifth Street
E. B. Lewis
MAN
J. Fisch & Sons
H. W. Cornell
Mercial Club
Levy
Transfeps Hardware Store
G. B. Fisch
East Hill
Guy, Earl
Florence Patterson
Pleasant Prairie
Joseph Butcher
Edward Harker
Concordia
Kan
Mollie Smith
Willis Wright
Frank Cozzins
May Rogers
Wilton
Smalley Avenue
Washington Street
Attornant Benshoff
Justice Eversmeyer
Dr. Rupp
Journal
Geo, Eitman
Derle Concert CO
Fraternal Aid
Excelsior Springs, MO
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