Aged Couple Detained At Ellis Island Reunited In Muscatine
Exiled Russian couple long detained at Ellis Island after failing to meet entry funds finally won relief. Bonds of 5000 dollars and appeals to President Roosevelt and Congressman Dawson secured admittance. They will travel to Muscatine to begin their new life with relatives tomorrow on the 7 35 train.
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Muscatine
Ellis Island
Russia
Sio Mark
Sam Loventhal
East Seventh Street
Harry Mark
New York
United States
Oyster Bay
Dawson
Europe
Bremen
Germany
Immigration Bureau
Major McNutt
Davison
Roosevelt
1905 Census Shows Growth in Muscatine County and City
A 1905 census update reports population increases for Muscatine County and the city, reflecting growth since the 1900 enumeration. The data highlights shifts in local demographics and settlement patterns, underscoring regional development.
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Muscatine County
Excursionists Miss Boat. Militia Hunt for Bandit Follows
The Methodist excursion to Davenport failed when the W. W. boat stranded on a sand bar near New Boston. One hundred dollars reward is posted by Edward Rinnert for Bloyd the farm hand suspected in an assault on Mrs. Rinnert. A large man hunt continues on both sides of the Mississippi with Geneva Island to be searched.
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Fred Koehler
W. W
New Boston
Edward Rinnert
Montpelier
Mississippi River
Geneva Island
John Stuart
Adam Drumm
Bloyd
Rock Island
Wyman
Local News and Community Notices Roundup
Local items include an anniversary cigar sale and a household furniture for sale. Mrs. Frank Fuller resides at 425 Mulberry Street. Mrs. Mary’s church grounds host Panchet's orchestra this evening. Drs. A R and J L Klein moved to 213 West Third Street. Industrial Society of the W R will meet at G A R hall Thursday at 2 pm.
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Frank Fuller
Mulberry Street
Panchet
the Industrial Society of the
W. R
G. A. R.hall
Camping on Cedar River With Ed Will Family
Society notes show Mr and Mrs Ed Will and their two children Margaret and Blanche camping with a Cedar river party.
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Cedar River
Will
Margaret
Blanche
Twentieth Century Club Plans September Picnic
The Twentieth Century Club met with president Mrs Stevenson last evening and announced a picnic for September 7 at Zeidler's cottage on Geneva Island.
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Twentieth Century Club
Stevenson
Zeidler
Geneva Island
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meets at Mrs Ida Ceter’s Home
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club gathered yesterday at East Hill home of Mrs Ida Ceter for a social hour with refreshments.
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Ida Ceter
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
East Hill
Excursion to Geneva Draws Davenport Travellers
Passengers who planned to visit Davenport on the M. E. excursion instead took the Mignon launch to Geneva for a day trip after the Davenport boat failed to arrive.
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Geneva
Davenport
M. E
Birthday Anniversary Honored At West Front Street Home
Friends of John Bowley gathered Monday at his West Front street home to celebrate his birthday anniversary. He received several useful gifts and refreshments were served.
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John Bowley
West Front Street
M E Church Dinner Replaces Excursion Plans
Time passed with no boat arrival leading attendees to eat the excursion lunch at the M E church where a fine dinner was served. News spread through the city as the event turned from a potential loss to a successful gathering with Thomas orchestra providing music and many friends grateful for the good meals offered by the M E ladies. Supper will also be served as supporters express sympathy for the initial disappointment.
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M. E
Thomas
Iowa Crop Report Shows Favorable Corn Outlook
The Iowa crop report for the week ending August 21, 1905, notes normal temperatures with copious rainfall. Corn pastures and potatoes show improved conditions, moisture remains adequate, wind and hail damage trend average, and prospects for wheat and oats are very good. Threshing is delayed by showers and second-cut clover is heavy in central and southern regions.
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Iowa
Des Moines
St Marys Festival Postponed to Tonight
St Marys annual festival, postponed due to threatening weather, will be held tonight with Pauchets full orchestra providing music for an enjoyable event.
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St. Mary's
Pauchet
Miss Alice Niver Hosts Party for Glenn McCurdy
Miss Alice Niver entertained friends at her West Fourth street home in honor of Glenn McCurdy who will leave Thursday for Quincy NL to enter college on September 4. Cards music and contests entertained guests and refreshments were served.
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West Fourth
Alice Niver
West Fourth Street
Glenn McCurdy
Quincy
Haley Dies Secretay Of Traveling Men's Association
Des Moines reports the death of F. E. Haley secretary of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association and state secretary of the Knights of Columbus. He died in a Toronto hospital of tuberculous broncho pneumonia at 8 15 yesterday morning. Remains to be shipped to Des Moines for burial. His wife and three children survive.
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Traveling Men's Association
Des Moines
F. E. Haley
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
The
Knights of Columbus
Toronto
Canada
Muscatine Lady Entertained at Burlington Picnic
The Burlington Gazette reports a Crapo park picnic hosted in Burlington Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. W. K. Moore of Muscatine and Mrs. Will Mesmer of Rock Island. A well filled lunch and a sumptuous supper were served to guests including Mrs. Austine Boner, Mrs. Robert Seiler, Mrs. Charlie Mesmer, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Charlie Anderson and others, with several Mesmer and Anderson family members present.
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Burlington
Burlington Gazette
Crapo Park
The
Gazette
W. K. Moore
Muscatine
Will Mesmer
Rock Island
Moore
Mesmer
Austine Boner
Robert Seiler
Charlie Mesmer
Hart
Charlie Anderson
Mrs. Stephens
Gladys Mesmer
Aretha Boner
Gretchen Seiler
Violet Messmer
Thelma Anderson
Gladys Stephens
Knox Moore
Theodore Mesmer
Richard Mesmer
Arthur Anderson
Claud Anderson
Glenn Stephens
Dancing Party at Geneva Golf and Country Club
A dancing party was enjoyed last evening at the Geneva Golf and Country club house with several young guests. Out of town attendees included Miss Ethel Mason of Cedar Rapids visiting Miss Anna Wilson, Miss Lada Graham of Burlington visiting at the Appel home in South Muscatine, Miss Jacobs staying at the W. L. Roach home, and William Coffin of Camden New Jersey.
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Golf and Country House
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Ethel Mason
Cedar Rapids
Anna Wilson
Lada Graham
Burlington
Appel
South Muscatine
Jacobs
W. L. Roach
William Coffin
Camden
N. J
Entertainment Course Concludes with Notable Lectures
The university extension season ends with Prof. Edward A. Steiner of Grinnell featured in this season. A January 5 lecture and song recital Shakespeare in music by Mrs. Charles Philip Funck and January 26 select readings by Adrian M. Newens, Iowa State College, are announced.
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Journal
Edward A. Steiner
Grinnell
Charles Philip Funck
Adrian M. Newens
Iowa State College
Trolley Party Social At Presbyterian Church Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed a trolley party and social hosted by the Young Woman's Guild of the Presbyterian church. Pauchet's band toured the city on decorated cars as oriental lanterns and lights lit the Kemper lawn for refreshments and music. Proceeds support church beautification efforts.
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Young Woman's Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
Pauchet
B. Kemper
Ladies Served Excellent Dinner Delayed By Boat Arrival
Ladies in charge prepared a dinner for hundreds waiting at the boat house but the event was disrupted by the non arrival of the W. W. causing disappointment among attendees.
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W. W
Nellie McKibben Weds Harry Tiecke At Home
A wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. McKibben at 1009 Oak Street last evening at 8 o’clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. N. Elliott in the front parlor with palms ferns asparagus and golden glow enhancing the simple decor.
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Samuel M. McKibben
Oak Street
Nellie
Harry Tiecke
J. N. Elliott
Modern Wedding March Graces Muscatine Nuptials
March features a special Modern Wedding March by Professor Ferdinand Grade played for a Muscatine wedding. Bride Miss Tiecke and groom Mr Tiecke plan a Chicago Milwaukee trip and home at 1015 Oak Street after September 15. The couple, both musically active, were serenaded by a quartet and hosted by family and friends including out of town guests.
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Ferdinand Grade
Florence McKibben
J. Kendrick Ballou
Chicago
Milwaukee
Tiecke
Ernest Schmidt
Laura
Tempe, Arn
Mary Richards
Cedar Rapids
J. K. Ballou
Sioux City
Davenport House Party Hosts Muscatine Guests
Miss Gertrude Shaw of Davenport entertains several young ladies from Muscatine at a Davenport house party this week.
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Gertrude Shaw
Davenport
Muscatine
Reading Circle Meets With Mrs Leysen
The Spaldi Reading Circle met with Mrs J P Leysen at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Sixth as part of their gathering.
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Reading Circle
J. P. Leysen
Spaldi Reading Circle
Iowa Avenue
Bankers Reserve Members Ride to Cedar Rapids Picnic
A Rock Island special train carried about 125 Bankers Reserve members and friends from the city to Cedar Rapids for the lodge state picnic. The party wore yellow badges with their lodge name and number and Pauchet's band joined the journey and festivities. Races at the Cedar Rapids grounds will be reported later.
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Bankers Reserve
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
The
Pauchet
Horse Breaks Loose Near Court House
A horse owned by J. C. Lamfert, five miles east of town, broke free on East Third Street after a scrap of paper blew under it. The buggy overturned, harness tore, and bystanders eventually corralled the animal and parked it in a nearby stable. Significant damage to the buggy is expected.
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J. C. Lamfert
East Third Street
Court House
River Bulletin Signal Changes at Reed's Landing
Fragmentary river bulletin lists gauge heights and changes over 24 hours. Reed's Landing shows readings with small rises and a negative change, amid unclear descriptors and missing context.
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A. m
Reed's Landing
Half Rates to Des Moines for Iowa State Fair Travel
The Iowa Central offers excursion tickets at a single round trip fare for Des Moines Iowa during the Iowa State Fair from August 24 to September 1, 1995. Return must be completed by September 2, 1905. Inquiries on rates and train times should be made via agents.
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Muscatine
Des Moines
State Capitol
State House
Des Moines Register and Leader
Muscatine County
Iowa
Iowa Central
SOWING IN ATKONSOS Lands in Southwest Missouri
SOWING IN ATKONSOS Lands, timbered, rolling and free of swamps with good water. Advises growing corn cotton small grains cowpeas and possibly clover and alfalfa on porous clay soil. Describes 10 month range and stock potential. Offers Homeseekers rates with dates Aug 15 Sept 5 19 Oct 3 17 via E W Labeaume G P and T A Cotton Bell Route St Louis Mo.
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Arkansas
E. W. Labeaume
G. P
T. A
Cotton Bell
St. Louis
Peace Conference Adjourns Until Saturday
Portesmouth reports the peace conference adjourned until Saturday as leaders conclude talks and depart. Delegates from multiple nations remain in Portesmouth for further sessions and possible agreements.
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Portesmouth
Epace
Sturday
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Street Railway
Iowa Gas Association
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Lllinois
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