Local News Bits From Our City Dwellers
Birth announced for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Ritter at 613 West Front Street. Miss Bessie Nyenhuis, recently operated on at Hershey Hospital, returned home today. Mrs Charles Mull leaves for Wapello to visit. B R Carr of Fruitdale Alabama visits Ed Seiler in Sweetland Township. Fresh fruit available daily at J G Barger 420 Mulberry Street. Nietzel family headed to Wapello for Sunday visit. Weed Park club to host a benefit dance and band concert August 29 to fund cistern project. C C Gardner of Rock Island Pacific railroad tours Davenport for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Nyenhuis
Hershey Hospital
Weed Park
C. C. Gardner
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Davenport
Moulton May Take Muscatine Y M C A Boys Leader Role
Clyde R. Moulton of Kankakee Illinois will arrive soon to confer with Muscatine Y M C A directors about becoming the boys secretary. He has four years of volunteer work in Kankakee’s boys department and is considered successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jameson
Clyde R. Moulton
Kankakee
Ill
Moulton
Mr. Jameson
Lake Geneva
Rock Island Announces Pacific Coast Excursion Rate Change
The Rock Island system adjusts its excursion rate to the Pacific slope under a new rate law. A one way fare of 31.00 begins August 27 and runs daily to October 21 for all Pacific coast points served by Rock Island and its connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rock Island
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
New Book Describes South Dakota Resources and Access
A new pamphlet on South Dakota its resources and opportunities released by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway covers Lyman County and western territory opened by railway extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Lyman County
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Peabody Pays 40000 to Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Francis S. Peabody sent a 40000 check to the Milwaukee Avenue bank receiver to cover every claim against him at the bank, genuine or forged papers. He acts in sympathy with the victims of the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Francis
Peabody
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Funeral for Mrs. Fredericka Bruno Held at Home
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Bridgman Street residence for Mrs. Fredericka Bruno with Rev. Geo Meiers presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericka Bruno
Bridgman Street
Geo. Meiers
Greenwood Cemetery
Archbishop Keane Sails from Southampton Voyage to North York
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque sailed from Southampton today aboard the Bluecher bound for North York. The departure marks a notable sea voyage for the church leader amid ongoing religious duties and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Keane of
Dubuque
North York
Moscow Township Republicans to Elect Delegates Friday
Moscow Township Republicans will meet Friday August 31 at 8 o'clock to elect five delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket per order committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Township
Moscow
Death of 16 year old William Downey on Rock Island line
William Downey, colored, 16, a member of the extra section gang, was killed near Wyoming hill west of Fairport when he stepped from the west bound track to the east and was struck by the second section of train No. 12. His body was taken to Fairport, then Muscatine, and may be shipped to Guthrie Oklahoma to join a brother. Coroner Appel ruled no investigation necessary. Downey had been working with local laborers improving the Rock Island road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Downey
Wyoming Hill
Fairport
Milwaukee
Muscatine
Mayfield
Downey
Smith, Johnson
Jones
West Pound
Guthrie
Oklahoma
John Downey
Rock Island
Muscatine Baseball Team Wins. Keithsburg Next at Fairgrounds
The Muscatine Independents defeated Bushnell 2 0 yesterday with Largen pitching for Muscatine. New players Lewis and Helens join the lineup as Muscatine schedules a 3 pm game tomorrow at the fairgrounds against Keithsburg, with more amateur games planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Independents
Bushnell Baseball Club
Fairgrounds
Keithsburg
Robber Escapes With Tin Box From Connell Home
Early morning robbery at Frank Connell's 1200 Isett avenue. The thief entered while Mrs. Connell slept and fled through a window with a tin box containing $20, a watch, and a pocketbook. No clue or description beyond a heavyset man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connell
Isett Avenue
Dr A J Weaver Returns Home From Vacation Tour
Dr A J Weaver returns home after a vacation duration in Minnesota. He stopped at Rochester visiting St Marys hospital where he witnessed many operations daily. Patients arrived from Minnesota Canada and Europe seeking medical attention. He also toured other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Minnesota
Rochester
Minn
St. Mary’s Hospital
Canada
Europe
Jerome in a wreck at Pittsfield Maine Central collision
One man is killed and three injured when a runaway freight car collides with the Knickerbocker Limited on the Maine Central railroad at Pittsfield. Among the passengers were prominent New York figures District Attorney Jerome and R Fulton Cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Pittsfield
Knickerbocker Limited
Maine Central Railroad
New York
Jerome
R. Fulton Cutting
Good Time Club Holds Picnic at Weed Park
Society notes say the Good Time club met at Weed Park on Thursday enjoying afternoon amusements and a fine picnic supper in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clus
Weed Park
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meets at Mrs Fisher Home
The group will gather Tuesday afternoon at the Mulberry Street residence of Mrs Lilly Fisher for an afternoon of sewing followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Fisher
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Mulberry Street
Muscatine Visitors Vacationing in Cape May New Jersey
Mrs G M Titus and her daughter Miss Gertrude from Muscatine are enjoying a summer vacation in the east. They stay with Mrs C Weed at Star Villa in Cape May New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
G. M. Titus
Gertrude
East
C. Weed
Star Villa
Cape May
Geneva Island camp graduates enjoy afternoon at cottage
A group of young ladies who spent a week at Skidoo camp on Geneva Island were entertained by Mrs. Sam Berger at her cottage on Geneva Island Thursday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Sam Berger
Young Women's Christian Association Boating Club Fails Outing
Members of the YWCA Boating club did not take their regular outing on the slough last evening due to low turnout. The next boat ride will be held as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association Boating Club
Slough
Burton Beach Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
About 20 young friends gathered yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beach’s home on West Third Street to celebrate Burton Beach’s fifth birthday. The afternoon featured games and sports followed by refreshments served at a long table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Beach
Fred Beach
West Third Street
Burton
Court of Honor to attend watermelon social in Fruitland
About 49 members of the local Court of Honor plan to leave this evening for Fruitland where they will attend a dance and a watermelon social. The ladies depart this afternoon on the Firefly and expect a late return home. A good time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Fruitland
Fruitland Court of Honor
Labor Day Committee Plans Grand Celebration Meeting
The full Labor Day committee will meet Monday evening at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall to finalize arrangements for the Labor Day celebration. J. C. Nietzel will leave tonight for Wapello to advertise the event and numerous towns will be informed, with a large crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
J. C. Nietzel
Wapello
Old Clifton school picnic marred by shower at chautauqua grounds
Columbus Junction Iowa August 25 attendance at Old Clifton picnic reached about 65 before a heavy rain cut short the program. Teachers and residents shared talks and letters recounting Clifton's early days as Orlo Johnston was elected president for the coming year.
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Columbus Junction
Clifton School
Chautauqua
Ed. Colton
Wapello
Miss Gould
Clifton
E. W. Murdock
C. F. Butler
Old Clifton
Ola Clifton
S. E. Thomas
W. A. Duncan
H. E. Orr
Orlo Johnston
J. J. Carr
J. J. Duncan
Pine Ridge
Agency
South Dakota
Kate Faber Hoag
California
Flora Pwes
Margaret Huston
R. N. Duncan
Columbus City
J. A. Sprague
Jennie Robertson
Nettie Blair
Florence Letts
Elmer Wells
Washington
Ruth Easter
Ainsworth
Helen Mize
E. J. Wilson
Boileau
John Gunderson
Conesville
Fred Orr
Kate
Mary Bowman
Letts
Minnie
Emma
Alice Lorber
Johnie
Methodist Church
J. (. Kendrick
Fredonia
J. R. Vance
Presbyterian Church
P Vance
Cendar Bethel
United Presbyterian Cherch
Fairbanks and Booker Washington Speak at Columbus Exposition
Vice President Chas W. Fairbanks and Booker T. Washington addressed the Ohio State Colored Industrial and Educational Exposition in Grove City. Fairbanks praised progress of African Americans, spoke on Cuban intervention timing and urged focus on self-improvement among the ten percent minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Booker Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Booker T. Washington
Grove City
State House
Harris
United States
Bryan
Splendid Record Pills Claim Pain Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills with a claim of curing headache biliousness and constipation. The offer is priced at 25 cents and from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
German Editors In Session Enjoy Outings In Davenport
Davenport Iowa August 25 The German language editors from Iowa Illinois South Dakota and other western states in session here have spent much time on recreational outings A river excursion was taken last evening a short business session was held this morning and an auto ride around the tri cities is planned for this afternoon A banquet at the Rock Island club is set for tonight and new officers will be elected with the location for next year chosen at a session this evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Illinois
South Dakota
Rock Island Club
Travel to Colorado by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Take a summer trip to Colorado this year via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Enjoy the Rocky Mountain climate and scenery with low rates and excellent through train service by the St Paul Union Pacific line. Ask the nearest agent about rates routes and service or write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Colorado California book sent for six cents postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee
Imperial decree pardons lese majeste offenders in Berlin
The Reichsanzeiger announces a general pardon for all individuals convicted of lese majeste against the emperor or royal family. The decree is issued to mark the forthcoming baptism of the emperor’s grandson on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichsanzeiger
Jack Alberts Sentenced in Court to 15 Days
Jack Alberts, a stranger to the city, was brought to the police station last night dead drunk. He appeared in Justice Howe's court this morning and received a 15 day sentence in the county jail, suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Alberts
Jack’”’ Alberts
Secretary Wilson Visits Milwaukee Packing Houses
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson visited Milwaukee on August 25 with the local meat inspection chief. He toured the city's packing houses to inspect operations and components of the meat industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Milwaukee
Wis
Meat Inspection Bureau
Strike Ends for Bilbao Workmen as Miners Remain Out
In Bilbao the strike of city workmen ended today while miners in outlying districts continue to be out. This report notes the partial settlement and ongoing labor action in the region dated August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Endec
Bilbao
Ladies Aid to Hold Fall Meeting After September
The Ladies Aid society, hosted yesterday by Mrs. Joel Chenoweth on Mulberry Street, will not meet again until fall when officers will be elected. The program featured piano solos by Miss Ellen Hanley and Miss Edna Kendig and vocal numbers by Miss Fern Crow and Mrs. Edwin McColm.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Joel Chenoweth
Mulberry Street
Ellen Hanley
Edna Kendig
Fern Crow
Edwin McColm
Mrs Anna Cummins Surprised by Circle Guests
Mrs Anna Cummins president of the Colonel Hare Circle welcomed visiting Ladies of the Grand Army encampment from Minneapolis. Denver visitor Mrs Newcomb joined the gathering at her East Ninth Street home with lunches and late refreshments.
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Anna Cummins
East Ninth Street
Colonel Hare
Cummins
Minneapolis
Grand Army
Newcomb
Denver
Colo
Crusade Begins in Davenport Against Slot Machines
Davenport Iowa Aug 25 ex alderman and attorney W W Langer filed injunctions against 11 leading Davenport saloonkeepers running slot machines under anti gambling laws. Ministerial Association pressed for action and will pursue cigar stands too with Langer likely representing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
W. W. Langer
Lunger
Ministerial Association
Shaw denies buying bonds rumor in August statement
Secretary Shaw dismissed reports he would purchase government bonds the 4s of 1907. He urged that no relief occasion exists and called the rumors persistently deceptive, adding he would act only when conditions require and with no tips or advance information.
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Washington, D.C
Shaw
Homeseekers Excursions From Iowa Central Railroad
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest plus on the first and third Tuesdays to southern and western points. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Keokuk millinery ad urges salespeople to train
The notice promotes Keokuk's large retail millinery department and urges merchants to send sales staff for education. It notes State Fair week, changing fashion colors, and new felts and caps for children. Emphasizes in-house millinery knowledge as key to customer confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Major General Greely Criticizes Army Division Plan
Washington Aug 25 Major General Greely commanding the Pacific department, criticizes current army divisions and departments in a sensational report. The document stresses the difficulty in placing six major generals and fifteen brigadier generals and hints at potential changes in army organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Washinton
D. C
Department of the Pacific
Army
War Department
Congress
Booklet Describes Excelsior Springs Water Hotels and Rail Service
Excelsior Springs Missouri receives a new thirty-two page illustrated booklet by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. The publication highlights the town medicinal waters hotels and train service and can be mailed for four cents postage to any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paw Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Woman's Body Found. Man Held in Archer City Slaying
In Archer City near Fort Worth, the body of Pearl Baxter was found in a cane patch near her home. A. J. Sanders, a local businessman engaged to wed another woman, was arrested on murder charges after footprints and evidence linked him to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Miss Pearl Baxter
Archer City
A. J. Sanders
Sanders
Miss Baxter
Thousands of Men Wanted to Harvest Crops in Minnesota and Dakotas
Advertises large labor pull for harvest with low railway rates from Iowa Central Railway. Tickets sold daily August 1 to August 1 1906. Wages quoted from 1.75 to 3.00 dollars per day including board. Inquiries through railway agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa Central Railway
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mina
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Second Street
Sayre & Hunter
Dr. McN’s
Adam Ritter
Front Street
Dr. Rupp
Journal
Chas. Mull
el Paso
B. R. Carr
Fruitcale, Ala
Ed. Seiler
Sweetland Township
J. G. Barger
Cora Smith
J. A. Alexander
Wagner & Bennison
Proprietors
The
Francis S. Peabody
Archbishop Keane
North
England
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reed's Landing
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Claire
Des M. Rapids S
St Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Mississippi
Oklaho
Appel
OCAL
Bushnell
FEL
Lewis
Helens
Des Moines Hopkins
Fair Grounds
South Muscatine Athletic Club
Athletics
South End
Kautz
Time
Famous Hospital
Colorado
Des Moines
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Excelsior Springs, MO
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