Farewell reception for Mrs Batterson starts Muscatine society notes
Thursday at her East Front Street home Mrs Clara Batterson held a farewell reception for the Ladies of the W R C before departing for Pasadena California to make her home. About seventy guests called and presented her a handkerchief as a token of esteem.
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East Front Street
Clara Batterson
Mesdames
Sarah Fox
Josephine Ames
Addie Barnard
Fredrica Hyink
Maggie Wigim
Anna Benham
Mary Pitchforth
Joanna Clark
Anna Lucas
Anna Jarvis
Louise Reed
Kate Ellman
Relia Selden
Nellie Brandenburg
Flora Stiles
Georgia Stewart
Hattie Ruth
Mary Koehler
Ellen Coe
Madge Ament
Rue Washburn
Caroline Rebehn
Louise W
Adeline Berry
A. G. Bagley
May Thompson
Ida Burgess
Alice Lindsay
Mollie Miller
Amanda Frack
J. H. Carl
Ida McBride
Carrie Lenz
Lucinda Bartlett
Misses Stella Ames
Cathrine Cutler
Alberta Berry
May Lenz
Loretta Graff
Nellie Burgess
Verna Selden
Icy Greeley
Isa Teele
Elva Batterson
Picnic party enjoys evening by the river at Garrison landing
A Columbus group including Misses M Headley H Bowman M Wallace N Welch M Butler and Mrs C Hudler with Ed Link and Harry Butler spent an evening in the woods after a river trip to Garrison landing. The party shared a picnic supper and returned late aboard the steamer Mignon.
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M. Headley
H. Bowman
M. Wallace
N. Welch
M. Butler
Women’s Aid Society outing on steamer Mignon
This morning at 9 39 a party of thirty six women with their families boarded the steamer Mignon and went to Wanatta and Garrison cottage for a day spent in the open air and on the river. The husbands joined for supper on the steamer. The day was enjoyed and filled with fun.
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Muscatine
Jayne's Pasture
Misses Grace Griffin
Laura Hill
Katherine Hayes
Harriet MacQuesten
Lillian Beard
Mabel Hoffman
Helen Coe
Sadie Smalley
Maud McGuiggam
Margaret Murray
Ottumwa
Bessie Freise
Miss McMillan
Winona
Wis
Wanatta
Garrison Cottage
U. B. Women’s Aid Society
Trip to Fairview Cottage Ends in Pleasant Island Day
Morning party including Mr and Mrs H Mohnson and several ladies and masters spent the day at the Fairview cottage on the island. Mr and Mrs Randell were there already for the week. The women reported a very good time.
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H. Mohnson
Mesdames Patrick
Quinn
Pilgrim
Ellis
Schmidt
Gotbrecht
Fack
Ziegler
Masters Walter
Elmer Mohnson
Newton Quinn
Fairview
Mrs. Randell
Families Take Day Trip on Steamer Mignon
Mrs William Neff and children Mary Gertrude and Fred with Mrs J C Feidler and daughters Dora and Margarett travel from West Fourth Street and West Second Street to Mackey Cottage aboard the Mignon. They will spend the day with Mrs Mackey and return this evening on the regular trip.
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William Neff
Mary
Gertrude
Fred
West Fourth Street
J. C. Feidler
Dora
Margarett
West Second Street
Mackey
Mrs Ev Brandenburg Heads to Eagle Point by Mignon Steamer
Mrs Ev Brandenburg of 218 Iowa Avenue traveled on the steamer Mignon to spend a day at the cottage at Eagle Point, this morning.
Eight Muscatiners to Havercamp Cottage by Mignon launch
A party of eight from Muscatine traveled this morning to Havercamp cottage aboard the launch Mignon. They will spend the day with friends at that place and return to the city this evening.
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Havercamp Cottage
Cottage check on the river trip for J. E. Howe
J. E. Howe of East Eighth Street traveled to his river cottage this morning to inspect effects returning on the noon boat.
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J. E. Howe
East Eighth Street
Women’s Relief Corps Visit to Shoreacre Cottage
Next Wednesday the Women’s Relief Corps will visit the Shoreacre cottage to spend the day along the river banks. The outing aims to provide recreation and camaraderie for members in a scenic riverside setting.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Moore’s Home
The United Sewing circle met yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mrs. Moore’s home. They spent the afternoon sewing and were served refreshments by Mrs. Moore.
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United Sewing Circle
Walsh Brothers seek monopoly through Iowa Securities plan
The Walsh brothers of Clinton head the Iowa Securities company aiming to consolidate Davenport Rock Island Moline gas electric and street railways into a holding trust modeled after a St Paul firm. May Beaty ties hint at backers while Clinton and Burlington systems would join, allowing price control and barrier to competition.
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Walsh Brothers
Clinton
Muscatine
Iowa Securities Company
Davenport
RE. C. Walsh
John A. May
Herbert T. Beatty
Messrs. May
Beatty
Walsh Bros
Iowa
Northern Securities Company
St. Paul
Davenport Gas and Electric
Clinton Street Railway Company
Burlington Electric Light and Street Railway Company
Securities Company
Iowa Securities Project
Securities Combine
Burlington
General Electric Company
Choice Investments and Loans Ad Response
A compact classified note offering services for loans mortgages and home purchases. It lists a phone number and an address at 118 Iowa Avenue for contact. The ad promotes Choice Investments as a source to borrow money insure property and buy first mortgage loans.
Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Belland’s Home
The report notes strong female attendance and states the next circle gathering will be at Mrs Belland’s residence 15 Fuller Street on September 3.
Mrs Jayne and Mrs Williams Ride Steamers Up River
Mrs Henry Jayne of North Mulberry street and Mrs J E Williams of Waterloo joined the steamer Mignon this morning traveling up the river and will return on the same vessel.
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Henry Jayne
North Mulberry Street
J. E. Williams
Waterloo
Mignon
G A R Elects Black as Commander in Chief in San Francisco
Gen John C Black of Illinois was elected commander in chief of the G A R at the San Francisco encampment where Boston will host the next gathering. A proposal to admit sons of veterans to Grand Army posts failed by a narrow margin. The encampment also urged Congress to pass a pension bill for veterans aged 62 or older. Officers elected include Senior Vice Commander C Mason Keene of California and Junior Vice Commander Harry Kessler of Montana.
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San Francisco
Cal
John C. Black
Illinois
Boston
Grand Army
Congress
Hn C. Black
Col
C. Mason Keene
California
Harry Kessler
Montana
Geo. A. Harmon
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Arizona
Thomas J. Stewart
Stewart
New Grocery Store Opens in Pearl City by Geo C Winn
George C. Winn expands his business in Muscatine by opening a modern grocery at 612 Mulberry Street near the U B church. Though off the main grid, his shop offers top produce and ample patronage with regular Journal ads three times weekly to inform customers, especially ladies.
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Pearl City
Geo. C. Winn
Mulberry Street
U. B. Church
The
Journal
Runaway buggy injures Chesebrough on Iowa City road
Charles E Chesebrough drove a wagon with his wife and four children when the team bolted on the Muscatine outskirts. He was thrown from the buggy and severely injured in the head and face while Mrs Chesebrough and the children escaped. The horses bolted after a dropped line and the buggy crashed into a house under construction at Mulberry and Woodlawn.
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Charles E. Chesebrough
Iowa City
Muscatine
Among the Lodges Webb Council Plans September Charter
The Webb Council LLD met at the Masonic hall for a regular session. Since organizing in late June it has grown to over seventy members with a steady increase. The council decided to apply for a charter on September first.
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Webb Council LL. D
Masonic Hall
Iowa
Washington Chapter No 4 Meeting Tonight at Seven
This evening at 7 30 o'clock Washington Chapter No 4 will hold a regular meeting. Several candidates will be initiated into the order and a full attendance is desired.
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Washington
Drill team to exhibit on Labor Day at the fair grounds
The Court of Columbian Circles drill team will stage an exhibition at the fair grounds on Labor Day. It plans to join the parade scheduled for that day, showcasing its routine before spectators.
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Court of Columbian Circles
Fair Ground
Prairie Encampment No 4 Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
The Prairie Encampment No 4 will meet at their hall for the regular meeting. The first degree work will be done this evening. A full attendance of the members is requested by the chief patriarch.
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Prairie Encampment No. 4
Fraternal Aid Drill Team Invited to Tonight Meeting
Members of the Fraternal Aid drill team are requested to be present at the meeting of the order this evening. The regular work of the order will be enacted.
Wilton resident in town for Columbus Junction fair dates
A. Dollarhide of Wilton was in town this morning as the Great Columbus Junction fair and races are announced for September 1 to 4. Several townspeople travel for jobs and visits, with appointments in Ottumwa, Washington, Adams, Muscatine, Bonaparte and Columbus Junction.
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A. Dollarhide
Wilton
Great Columbus Junction
Pearl gem found by 13 year old at Franklin factory
Freddie Tobias of South Muscatine discovered a 15 grain pink pearl when a shell hiding the gem was kicked aside during a youth wrestling at Franklin's button factory. He refused a $200 offer. The town sought more police for South Muscatine after a petition from business leaders.
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Freddie Tobias
Franklin's
South Muscatine
Local residents note visits and incidents in town
Mrs Laura Green of 402 Evans Street hosts visitors while Edward Humm travels from Washington to stay with Frank Rehmel at 1600 Indiana. George Kuebler of Ere PA attends Jacob Kuebler’s funeral. Roy Kampf of Fruitland visits Mrs John Asp at 1317 Oregon Street. Leonard Beadle returns from Rock Island after visiting his son. Wesley Macklin recovers from a back sprain. Townsend family from Nebraska visits Mrs Fannie Townsend on Miles Avenue. Pansy Wolf visits aunt in the country and will be away several days. Miss K Anthony of Davenport visits Mrs Lou Eldred on Nebraska Street. Wm Stohr injured by a flying wrench, bruising his face. John White of Mediapolis visits his mother Mrs King on Sampson Street.
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Art Preston
Nebraska Street
Garfield School
Jacob Kuebler Laig
Jacob Kuebler
Hershey Avenue
George Meier
German Lutheran Church
Henry Bierman
Thomas Neitzle
Frank Eitman
John Hintermeister
Andrew Cracker
George Bauch
Greenwood
South Muscatine Box Co
Thomas Lockwood
Schley Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Day Adventists
Hattie Wolf
Dewey Avenue
H. Kaufman
John Vaupel
Evans Street
Franklin School
Musserville
Laura Green
Edward Humm
Washington
Frank Rehmel
Indiana Street
George Kuebler
Ere
Roy Kampf
Fruitland
John Asp
Oregon Street
Leonard Beadle
Sampson Street
Rock Island
Wesley Macklin
Miles Avenue
Mrs. Townsend
Nebraska
Fannie Townsend
Pansy Wolf
Miss K. Anthony
Davenport
Lou Eldred
Wm. Stohr
John White
Mediapoolis
King
Brannan Leaves Journal for Coun cil Bluffs Position
Thomas Brannan, on the city news staff of the Journal since last January, left last night for Council Bluffs Iowa where he has accepted a similar job with the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. He is described as bright, resourceful, energetic and enterprising.
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Thomas Brannan
City News
Journal
Council Bluffs
Brannan
Homeseekers Excursions One Way and Round Trip Rates
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit twenty one days from sale date. See ticket agents of Iowa Central for rates or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
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Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Y M C A Building in Muscatine Near Completion
The new Y M C A structure in Muscatine likely finishes by the first of November. The project advances construction milestones as crews push toward opening.
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Muscatine
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McPherson
Kansas
Daily Republican
Lewis
First National Bank
Republican
Westwood
Maud Cress
Mrs. Lewis
Merchants Hotel
Mr. Lewis
Ing
the Tri-Cities
Choice Investments
Tel
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
George C. Winn
F. M. Witter
West Liberty
Jake Snyder
Milwaukee
Lodge
Margaret Venner
East Seventh Street
Bessie Kemp
Cedar Street
Adams Station
Jacob Lukenbach
W. P. Butsler
Atalissa
Mary E. Morgan
Wapello
A. W. Morgan
Corner Pine and
Fifth Streets
John Foot
Kaiser Box Factory
L. H. Spencer
Bonaparte
Ralph Harris
Brown Pharmacy Company
Columbus Junction
Fred Tobias
Franklin
South Muscatine Lumber Co
Dynamo
South End
Free Salvation Army
Citizens’ Railway Park
B. Kemper
Home Savings Bank
American Savings Bank
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
Watch Inspectors
Tom Brannan
Flannery
Smoke House
Frank
Pearl Dealer
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