Local notices of visits and daily life in Wilton area
Local items note residents traveling to Atalissa and Summit for visits with friends and relatives, plus shopping and visiting in the city. Advertisements urge home ownership and promote Titus Loan & Investment Company offering methods to secure a home with no rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
A. Manum
Wilton
Stella Malone
McArir Street
Summit Yeater- 7
Titus Loan & Intment Company
Iowa
Ady
South End Couple On Fishing Trip Married In Washington
Miss Zelda Knight and Irvin Willhite, both known in the South End, were married yesterday in Washington Ia. The pair, on a hurried fishing trip, secured leave from Huttig Manufacturing Co where Willhite works. The ceremony was performed by a justice there amid surprising friends, with Knight the daughter of Mr and Mrs Steven Knight of Grandview avenue and Willhite the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Willhite of Baker street. The couple described the fishing as poor and their marriage as the day’s outcome.
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Zelda Knight
Irvin Willhite
South End
Washington, In
Huttig Manufacturing Company
WiUhite
Peace W H Riley Bride and Attendants at Grandview
Peace W H Riley wed at Grandview avenue home of the bride and her parents Miss Nellie Knight sister to the bride and John W Morman of Washington attended the ceremony The couple will reside with the bride’s parents for now Frank Knight married Effie McNamar of Columbus City Monday at Mrs Willhite’s home Mr and Mrs Thomas Richardson returned from the West Liberty fair Daniel Fowler of South Muscatine Lumber Co is recovering from a serious hand injury Forest Tittering and wife of Carbon Cliff Ill are guests at 701 Grandview avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace W. H. Riley
Nellie Knight
John W. Morman
Washington
Grandview Avenue
Willhite
Frank Knight
Effie McNamar
Columbus City
Thomas Richardson
Indiana Avenue
West Liberty Fair
Daniel Fowler
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Forest Tittering
Carbon Cliff
Ill
W. H. Randleman
McCall Named Tammany Candidate For New York Mayor
New York on August 22 reports Edward McCall chairman of the public service commission has been urged by Tammany to accept their mayoral nomination. A ten hour conference with James Purroy Mitchel reportedly sought McCall’s answer today. Mayor Gaynor’s renomination was briefly discussed but not favored, leaving a possible three way race if Gaynor remains active.
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New York
Edward McCall
Public Service Commission
Tammany
James Purroy Mitchel
Ir'McCall
Gaynor
No strike in progress in Cook County today
Chicago announces a strike free day under the building trades arbitration accord. E M Craig, secretary of the Employers' Association, says cooperation among employers and the building trades council produced an unprecedented period with no active disputes in Cook County.
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Chicago
Ill
Tme
Weeds Debate As Council Sparks Alder Men Row
Muscatine council debate focused on weed cutting with Alderman Rainbow praised for weed campaign and Alderman Sullivan delivering witty barbs while City Attorney Hanley warned the city may be forced to cut noxious weeds under law. The council also realigned Fourth ward road district No 3, moving three blocks to the First and Second wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Rainbow
Sullivan
South End
C. P. ‘Hanley
Muscatine City
East Indian Swami Nathoo seeks reduced license in Muscatine
Nathoo a self described East Indian swami and manufacturer appeared before the Muscatine city council seeking a reduced license fee so he might settle permanently. He proposed a $25 annual license as a manufacturer, claimed ownership of a $50,000 Des Moines based corporation and promised to employ forty to fifty people while moving his plant to Muscatine. He also performed sleight of hand at the temple for the council and asserted no mysticism in his tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Coaunt
Nathoo
Hershey
Des Moines
Oriental Manufacturing’ Company
India
Rid-of freckles with double strength ointine
A reader is advised to obtain an ounce of double strength ointine and apply sparingly to remove freckles. The ad promises rapid fading and complete clearing of freckles, claiming only a small amount is needed for a clear complexion.
Muscatine Council Repasses Tax Levy and Budget
The Muscatine city council again passed the tax levy resolution and related appropriation ordinance to avoid legal challenges. On the advice of the city attorney, the measures were adopted at the first August regular meeting after the finance committee report.
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Muscatine
Monthly Report of the City Finance Committee 1913
City Recorder's Office August 19 1913 regular monthly session chaired by Watson. Aldermen Sullivan Peter Lemkau present. none absent. Committee reviewed bills and recommended payments from funds and appropriations, and verified interest coupons since last meeting. List includes payrolls, city engineer, health, police, fire, sewer and other accounts with numerous vendors and amounts. Recommends mayor and city recorder warrants for specific items and notes coupons cancelled on file. Meeting adjourned after routine business.
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City Recorder's
City Finance Committee
Chaiirman Watson
Alds
Sullivan
Oeter
Lemkau
Kopp & Son
Ceeree Deere
Niver Iron Works
Thompson Bros
McQuenten Haw. Co
Muscatine News-Tribune
MecColm D. G. Co
Fire Fund
Burey
J. P
Maurath
Bitman Bros
Iowa Tel. Co
Prereerees
Buzz
Centreeere
Joseph Bilkey
Seevreeness
L. BR. Heitz
G. A. Chaudoin
American LaFrance Co
Gas. & BL
Toabe Muscatine Lighting Co
Cleveland Vapor Light. Co
John A. Robbing
HL. Putnam
Seeveesee
Collins Lumb. Co
McQuesten Hdw. Co
Ottie Snyder Seviermeveers
City Water Works
Muscatine Lumb. & Box.Co
Muscatine Lamb, & Box Co
O'Keefe
Aptead
Wallace. & Son
Miller
John Redmond
M.co
Muscatine Lumb. & Box Co
Mfg. Co
Albert “Lowery
City Recorder
J. Watson
Chin
Constipation and Heat Often Fatal in Summer
An elderly health warning notes that constipation and heat can cause serious illness or death in hot weather. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, reliable laxative with tonic value, claiming many testimonials and a money back guarantee. A free sample offer is extended by mail from Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello, Michigan.
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Caldwell
Diemer
San Pedro St
Trinidad
Cole
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Wilton People Travel For Fair And Visits
In Wilton Ia August 22 a long list of residents and visitors are noted. Flor ence Shifler left for Muncazine for a few days visit. A party camping at the Cedar river includes Hilbert Johnson and others. Many locals attended the West Liberty fair and Davenport Muscatine trips are also recorded with multiple families visiting relatives and friends across Illinois and Iowa.
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Muscatine
Thomas Raynor
Roy Kinch
Frank
Chicago
Frank Kinch
Cedar Rapids
Marie) Tolly
Pipestone
Minn
Hilbert. Johnson
Wm. Knott
Josephine Mumm
Har
Harry Gordon
F. J. Shannon
Elmer Weierhouser
Fred Feltman
Earl Leuthye
A. R. Whit‘mer
Dr. H. W. Hall
W. G. Griffith
J. A.cohn
T. P. Russell
David Ayres
W. R. Summerhayes
Earl Orrin
Clyde Martin
F. C
Wickes
West Liberty Fair
H. E. Strong
Will Knott
Tipton
Mabel Tolly
Cedar River
H. H. Johnson
Princetown
Ill
Mre
C/E. White
Nola
Dorothy
West Liberty
Grace Friederichsen
Herman Joat
Paul Brown
Davenport
Roy. Kelley
Robert Gilbert
Wm. King and Son
New York
United States
Ruth Ringgenberg
Pearle Luthge
A. Schmidt
Anna Curtis
Superior
Mich
Vesta
Lela Wilkerson
Frank Nestlebush
Ruth Rain
Moscow
Frank Blanchard
G. G. Leith
John. Duncan
Clarence
Geo. Karn
Charles
Harold
Paul
Glen Buffington
Carthage
Julius Coden
Iowa City
Addie Barclay
Josephine
Council Bluffs
Omaha
C. Ringgenberg
William
Mildren
Anna
C. H. Jacobsen
Caydar River
P. Ford
Frank Marolf
Peter Kittleson
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Saigon
Brissp
Ocal News
Mark & Son
Allie Freers
Hast Urth Street
Atalissa Yesday
Mfrs
Ida More
Davis’ Re
Mds
Arence Brown
Frank Allwine
G. Charles Evans
Linneet
A. Robbins
Tone
Tropics
Tone Bros
Miss Zelda Knight
Economy
Rushenberg Clothing Co
East Second St
Alberta
L. V. Bodman
M’call
Council
Offy
Yeu
Swami
Connell
General Fund
Pts. Co
Board of. Health
Swain
Henry
Marks Ieee Teeaten
Magnus Model Launders
Potter Bros
Avenue Cash ‘Grocery
G. A. Cha
G. A. Ghaudoln
Muscatine Herald
Iscellaneous
Geo. Eitman
Pearl
West Second Street
Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidt
Serect
Harry Kern
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