Local News Briefs of Weekend Travel and Visitation
Mr and Mrs Frank Benham depart for Davenport to visit over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Homer Gray of 2004 Mulberry Ave travel to Kalona and Nira Iowa to visit relatives briefly. Mrs Jessie M Sprayer of Los Angeles stops in Muscatine to see Mrs L M Gage at 322 Main St. Katherine Yingst from Hershey Memorial Hospital returns from a three week Chicago visit. Funeral services for Edna May Berg will be held tomorrow at Greenwood chapel with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Mr and Mrs Henry Mazurette of Chicago and Mrs Mabel Leffingwell of Lyons visit Geo R Leffingwell at 514 Walnut St over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Gray
Mulberry Avenue
Kalona
Nira
Jessie M. Sprayer
Los Angeles
Cal
Ohio
Muscatine
L. M. Gage
Main Street
Katherine Yingst
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Edna May
W. E. Berg
Greenwood Chapel
P. M. Conant
Greenwood Cemetery
Henry Mazurette
Mabel Leffingwell
Lyons
Geo. R. Leffingwell
Walnut Street
A. J. Leffingwell
Clinton
Omaha Tourists Arrive in Muscatine after Smooth Trip
A party from Omaha Nebraska arrived in Muscatine last evening at five o'clock to visit Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwell. The group includes Mr and Mrs Warren Blackwell and Mrs Martha Blackwell. They toured in Warren Blackwell's 355 horsepower Stephens Duryea automobile and reported no accidents on the journey from Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Muscatine
J. Scott Blackwell
Warren Blackwell
Martha Blackwell
Stephens Duryea
Monmouth Team Set for Series Opener in Muscatine
The Monmouth team from the Illinois Missouri League arrived in Muscatine at noon and played the locals in the first game of the series this afternoon. The concluding game is slated for Monday as other contests unfold with Wilton Slashers and Atalissa Independents in border league action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Muscatine
Rock Island
Wilton
Wilton Slashers
Atalissa Independents
Bennett
Durant
Death by drowning verdict in Kefer case
Iowa City coroner Dr. Donovan rules John Keefer drowned in the Iowa River after lurching in a boat. Keefer’s companions Ed Alberhaskey and Robert Neddleston were aboard when he disappeared. No foul play suspected and no prosecutions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Donovan
Johnson County
John Keefer
Iowa River
Keefer
Ed. Alberhaskey
Robert Neddleston
Package Department Employes Report for Duty
All package department employes will report for duty Monday morning at Oat Meal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oat Meal Co
Honor Famous Debaters in Ottawa LincolnDouglas Commemoration
Twenty five thousand people crowded Ottawa Illinois streets to mark the Lincoln Douglas debate fiftieth anniversary and to witness the unveiling of a memorial tablet near the exact Washington square spot. About five hundred survivors attended the event under the trees to reflect on the changes since the historic clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ill
Washington Square
Echo of Old Assault in Decatur Jail Death
William Vest died in the insane ward of the Decatur jail following riots in Springfield. Vest had long suffered melancholy after his wife was assaulted fifteen years earlier by a Black man who was hanged by a mob. His death came amid a maniac episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, iii
William Vest
Vest
Springfield
One dead as family poisoned in Groveport accident
Walter Starkey his wife and two children of Groveport were accidentally poisoned Friday in Columbus Ohio. One child is dead and the others are dying after Mrs Starkey allegedly mixed arsenic with dough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Walter Starkey
Groveport
Starkey
Local notes from Lone Tree and nearby towns
Residents travel for Davenport races and West Liberty fair. Births include a 10 1/2 pound son for Cecil Shellady and Huff adds to the family. Visitors travel between Muscatine What Cheer West Liberty and Avoca. A barn fire at Dr. Brock caused only minor damage. Community members attend fairs and visit relatives in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Herman Weise
Davenport
D. M. Riggs
West Liberty
Cecil Shellady
Huff
Mae Mumm
Ed. Preiss
Robert Carson
Muscatine
Dr. Brock
A. W. Leonard
What Cheer
Younkin
Mayor Holderman
William Thiel
Gus. Sievers
Avoca
Gertrude Shibley
James Ramer
Merle
Ruth
Business visitor E A Wilcox in city today
E A Wilcox of Columbus Junction visited the city on business today, meeting local contacts and inspecting facilities before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Wilcox
Columbus Junction
Umpire Arrest Sparks Riot in Des Moines Sioux City Game
In Des Moines on August 22 a disputed credential led President Higgins to have Umpire Brennan arrested. Brennan forfeited the game to Sioux City, the crowd demanded refunds, police intervened, and the umpire was released on bonds amid a threat of a lawsuit for false arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sioux City
Higgins
Brennan
Stock Market Surges in Busy Saturday Trading
New York stock activity reached 1 091 300 dollars in two hours making it the strongest Saturday session since Harriman's boom of 1906. Amalgamated Copper Rock Island issues New York Central St Louis and San Francisco and smelting led the advance while late heavy selling trimmed gains and left a feverish close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Harriman
Amalgamated Copper
Rock Island Common
Preferred
New York Central
St. Louis
San Francisco
Grandview Community News Highlights Visitors and Travelers
Mrs Geo Rexroth and daughter Mary return from Davenport visiting Mrs Joe State. Henry Schweitzer family back from Oakville. L A Krahl rides to Muscatine. Mrs Harry Snyder and Hazel visit Muscatine. Hazel Guthrie rides to Wapello. Ed Garrett visits Wapello. Rehmel from Muscatine calls. McGill and Hascher visit Muscatine. Stokes travel to Muscatine. Fayra McBride visits grandparents Hum mell. Moraine and son Harold arrive from near Keokuk to visit Reed and Zimmerman. Milbourn rides M N S to Letts for short visit. Ed Dodder on Muscatine business. Thombs leaves for Wapello. Chas and Bert Zimmerman and Cresswell, Zimmerman attend Oakville fishing trip. Graville, now Randolph Wis., arrives for business. Edna, Laura and Ruth Bridges return from Chicago then plan Washington open millinery season. Mrs Peter Haas leaves for Garn er Ill to visit daughter. E B Allen and wife house-sitting for Will Allen heading to Wilcox Neb. Schmidt of Muscatine visits town. Geo Haas family visit Wapello. Clark Graville improving from serious illness. W H Krahl of Letts visits G Schleichert. Kemp family back from Fruitland and Muscatine. Clarence King and children return to Oakville after visit in Muscatine and Fruitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Geo. Rexroth
Mary
Davenport
Joe State
Henry Schweitzer
Oakville
L. A. Krahl
Muscatine
Harry Snyder
Hazel
Hazel Guthrie
Wapello
Ed. Garrett
Rehmel
Chas. McGill
Jno. Mhascher
Frank
Chas. Stokes
Fayra McBride
la Porte City
J. V. Hummell
Moraine
Harold
Keokuk
W. E. Reed
D. E. Zimmerman
T. E. Milbourn
Letts
Ed. Dodder
Thombs
Messers. Chas
Bert Zimmerman
Kittie Cresswell
Susan Zimmerman
Clark Graville
Randolph
Wis
Edna
Laura
Ruth Bridges
Chicago
Washington
Peter Haas
Garner
E. B. Allen
Will Allen
Wilcox
Neb
Ft. Morgan
Colorado Springs
Schmidt
Geo. Haas
Clark Cocklin
W. H. Krahl
G. Schleichert
Jno. Kemp
Fruitland
Clarence King
Jand Fruitland
Robbery at Norton Home Sees Jewelry and Cash Taken
Thieves entered 315 Main Street home of Mrs. Isabelle Norton in darkness and took more than fifty dollars in cash and jewelry. Four rings valued at about fifty dollars were found in Harold Norton’s room along with five dollars. another dollar in change was stolen from Ray Norton’s room. Police seek local lads as suspects. no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Isabelle Norton
Main Street
Harold Norton
Ray Norton
Grace Lutheran Service Cancelled in Favor of Fairport Dedication
No regular services tomorrow Grace Lutheran church suspends worship and the congregation will meet at Fairport for the dedication of a new Lutheran church The Helen Blair departs the docks at 730 a m and a boat trip to Fairport is planned A wagonette will be at the church 830 a m for returns The steam launch Mignon will leave Fairport at 1000 p m to return those who joined the Helen Blair after services conclude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Fairport
Helen Blair
Farwell Sr. Will Be Buried In Lake Forest Monday
John Villars Farwell Sr. prominent Chicago business leader of J V Farwell Co wholesale dry goods died Thursday night after a long illness at his Lake Forest home. Funeral arrangements set for Monday at First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest with Rev J D K McClure presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
John Villars Farwell
Chicago
J. V. Farwell Company
Lake Forest
First Presbyterian Church of
J. D. K. McClure
Farwell
Camp for Company C at Weed Park
All members of Company C bound for Fort Riley next Saturday will camp at Weed Park tomorrow. Soldiers will execute various drills and maneuvers as part of camp life at the Kansas Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Weed Park
Kansas Post
EXTRA MAN KILLED AT CONESVILLE
A Rock Island local fireman, Harry Carl, was killed in Conesville Iowa when repairing beneath an engine the wheels passed over his head. His family lives in Rochelle Illinois. Earlier reports named a Burlington or Cedar Rapids man as a casualty but details remained unclear at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Harry Carl
Rock Island
Clark
Rochelle
Ill
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Funeral for Henry K. Brammell in Wilton
Wilton mourns Henry K. Brammell with funeral on Aug 23 at 9:39 am from his home and 10 am at German Lutheran Church. interment in Sharon cemetery. The list notes numerous regional movements and visits across Davenport Muscatine and surrounding towns.
Rock Island Fireman Identified By Station Agent
An agent at the Rock Island railroad station in Conesville telephoned Dr. Norton to report that the murdered man was a fireman on a Rock Island train.
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Rock Island
Conesville
Norton
Fine Program at Fraternal Aid Meeting
Fraternal Aid association held a successful meeting at their hall last evening. About nine new members were initiated and several were balloted on. A program included a vocal solo Love's World by Miss Anna Bishop with Miss Margaret Gertrude Moynahan on piano. Attendance was among the best this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Anna Bishop
Margaret Gertrude Moynahan
Hurlbut Celebrates Eighty-Eighth Birthday at Yingling Home
Mrs. M. O. Hurlbut marked her eighty eighth birthday at her daughter Mrs Yingling’s Cypress and Sixth street residence. Many friends visited the home during the day to offer congratulations and small tokens of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yingling
M. O. Hurlbut
Mrs. Yingling
Cypress and
Sixth Streets
Entertaining Shelby Leans Honored by Leans Family
Mr and Mrs Charles Leans hosted a large group of friends at 106 Latham Street in honor of Shelby Leans of Independence Missouri visiting his brother Charles in this city. The evening featured games music and refreshments late in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Leans
Charles Leans
Latham Street
Independence
Charles
Local notes from Sweetland Aug 22
Moravia resident Lewis Crull visits sister Edith Klepper in Sweetland. Rev. Jordan travels to Latty with wife and baby. may bring her home by week’s end. Local visits include Te strake sisters Yankee Hollow Susie Leverich Moline Lizzie Martin Vera Carter Wilton. Mary Harker Muscatine visiting A J Woods. McSwiggen to teach fall term at Sweetland. West Liberty fair attendance and illness notes. Community events include Grange Rainbow and cemetery association meeting Aug 28. Continuous updates on travel schooling and friends in nearby towns.
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Sweetland
Lewis Crull
Moravia
Iowa
Edith Klepper
Jordan
Latty
Minnie
Ella Te- Strake
Yankee Hollow
Susie Leverich
Moline
Lizzie Martin
Vera Carter
Wilton
Mary Harker
Muscatine
A. J. Woods
McSwiggen
West Liberty
Elmer Smith
John Irwin
Floyde
Virgil
Sissle
Fairport
Willie Hesson
Baby
Elza Hesson
Wedekind
Davis
Bell
Tunison
Grange
Rainbow School House
Harry Hesson
Newton
Town
Bell Taylor
John Taylor
Ray Holtz
Champbell
Bloomington
Ind
H. E. Smith
Rainbow
Henry Paul
Harry van Camp
Drew
West Liberty Fair
Herman Schafer
Watertown
S. Oak
Harker Cemetery Association
Henry Leonhard
Columbus Junction
Mack McGillvary
Canada
Will Carter
Wilton Township
Ed. Martin
Hazel Dell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Hazel Dell Iowa residents travel and visit relatives across Muscatine and nearby towns. The column lists transfers through Muscatine to Ainsworth Will Powell's gatherings at Oakley McGinnis and family and other social visits among Peterson Potter Vanatta families. The piece notes a local sale of a fine sheep and promotes a contest offering Tony Pony Outfits to contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Leusene Lewis
Merl
Aledo
Ill
Muscatine
Ainsworth
John Boruff
Chet
Iowa
E. H. Potter
Vernie
Sweetland
C. A. Peterson
Oakley McGinnis
Floyd Hessman
Mae McCormac
Illinois City
Atalissa
Charles Vanatta
Cal Vanatta
Lizzie Reid
Will Powell
Chancie McGinnis
Ben Vanatta
John Vanatta
Anna
Louisa Peterson
Grandma
Oscar Peterson
S. Peterson
Ralph
Peterson Sisters
F. H. Potter
A. and
L. Peterson
Railway timetable shows trains in effect January 5 1908
The Davenport Chicago eastward schedule lists Nos 12 62 60 4 88 and 2 with times from 3:43 am to 5:30 pm, plus freight and mail/express runs. Southwest departures include Calif. Special No 3 and Washington Oskaloosa No 49, Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas No 11 with freight, mail, and local trains daily except Sunday. Agent W. B. Underdonk notes eastbound No 402 arrives 7:10 pm and freight 4:00 pm. westbound No 4001 departs.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Dallas
WisVaw
Breight
Weeight Waver
Diescoverce
Underdonk
Wilton Trains Schedule Details and Stops
Wilton main line trains from Muscatine list arrivals and departures for Nos 504 through 508 with morning and afternoon times. Daily and Sunday exceptions noted, plus Wilton branch trains with several numbers running daily or with stops.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Schedule Fragment
In effect April 9 1005 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists passenger and freight times with No 12 at 2 36 am No 8 at 5 00 pm No 92 freight with passengers at 5 50 pm No 3 passenger at 4 44 pm No 91 freight with passengers at 7 58 am. The garbled lines indicate station times and service patterns for passenger and freight trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine North and South Railroad Schedule Notes
Timetables show trains Nos. 4 2 6 and 3 5 with daily and weekly pattern. Connections at Wapello Elrick Junction and Fruitland Grandview Muscatine and Round House stations detailed. No. 5 links with C R I P Burlington Saturdays and with Iowa Central at Elrick Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly. Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Muscatine
Wapello
Elrick Junction
North
Villom
Burlington
Iowa Central
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Frank Benham
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reed’s Landing
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire
Des Moines Reds
San A’ Ses
Keokukas
Louis Oo
A 'E'S
Memphis
New Orleans
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Monmouth Team
Mrs. Isabelle
Darkness
John V. Farwell
Company C
Bulletin
Moscow
Jinks
Viola
Frank Budelier
W. A. Cooling
C. A. Chapman
Will Miller and Sons
Carl and
William
Rudolph Warner
Mary Leech
Mary Daut
Minnie Blunk
Stockton
Geo. Pelletier
Wm. Roos
Johnnie Rogers
Davenpoort
Bertha Aynerson
Herman Jipp
Joy
Ella Smith
Charley Thornhill
Rudolph Schroeder
James McCartney
Henry Schroeder
Emma Brammell
Mae Latchan
Atanssa
Frank Walker
Black
Blue Island
James Carl
Margaret McSwiggin
Wilmot Myers
Stella Mooney
Brown's College
Cecelia Russell
Geo. Plitt
Louisville
Nancy Plitt
John Connell
G. D. Connell
Mark Schlueter
H. Hummerich
S. Gruenwald
New York City
Germany
Perry Duncan
Musecatine
Arnold Jacobsen
Harold Ringgenberg
Geo. Holzhauer
Grove
Fannie Townsend
Jerry O'Connor
Herman Thede
James Nangle
Tony Pony
Vienna
East Third and
Orange Sts
Poland
Geo. Mittman, R. R. G
M. H. Smith
Hershey Ave
Iowa Ave
Ninth St
Cora Baker
Gertie Eisele
Will Eisele
Businesse
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hofman
Arthur Hofman
Wm. R. Jayne
Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
East Snd St
H. D. Horst
New
German-American Bank
Frank L. Blihlmeier
Ga. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National Bank
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Pepper
Carshkaddan
Duk & Pep Rit
West Second Street
Telephone
COOK
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
F. P. Sawyer
Rock Island System
Wilton Trains
Sun- Me
Muscatine North and South Railroad
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