Smiths and Slaters Prominent in Local Notices
Local brief notes report Miss Laura Slater returning from Chicago and Master Everett La Rue visiting his grandmother in Tipton. Carl Tobias recovers from typhoid at Bellevue hospital while Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kraft returned from Davenport after viewing Ringling's circus. Congregational church lunch set for Wednesday evening. Mrs. Martha George visits daughter Elizabeth Abbott in Demorest avenue. Mrs. Gus Oeter and Mrs. Ernest Seidlitz visit in city with Mrs. Kate Benn at 305 Cedar street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett la Rue
Tipton
Harry St. Calif
Carl Tobias
Bellevue Hospital
Carl Kraft
Davenport
Ringling
Martha George
Grandview
Elizabeth Abbott
Demorest Avenue
Gus. Oeter
Ernest Seidlitz
Rock Island
Kate Benn
Cedar Street
Suit Seeks $10000 for Loss of Left Eye in Saw Mill Accident
James W. Phillips sues Edward Kemper in district court alleging a saw mill mishap at Fairport caused the loss of his left eye and serious impairment of the right eye while earning $1.25 daily. Attorney C A W Kent represents the plaintiff. The report notes this as the first jury matter in the September term, with Citizens' Railway and Light Co versus Forepaugh and Sells Brothers show listed for trial over track damage at Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Phillips
District Court
Edward Kemper
Fairport
Phillips
C. A. W. Kent
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Marital Bliss Ends After Six Days in Pending Divorces
Nellie Bell seeks divorce from Earnest Bell after six days of marriage and requests custody of their minor child and reversal to her maiden name Nellie Wymer. Daisy Winkler also petitions for divorce from William E. Winkler after nine years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bell
Earnest Bell
Bell
Nellie Wymer
Daisy Winkler
William E. Winkler
Levi Newman dies after week long illness at 38
East Hill resident Levi Newman aged 38 died at 12:30 PM after a week's pneumonia. He lived at 412 Park Avenue and worked as a carpenter on the Hershey State bank building. Survived by wife Lulu Parry, three children John E Henry P Lydia K, his father John Newman and two sisters. No funeral arrangements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Levi Newman
Newman
Park Avenue
Sweetland Township
Hershey State Bank
Pennsylvania
John Newman
Scranton
Muscatine County
Lulu Parry
Atalissa
Muscatine
John E
Henry P
Lydia K
Burlingame
Kan
C. B. Connell
Wilton
Pearl Sawders
Pearl Jones gravely ill in Orient Iowa
Mrs. Pearl Jones of Orange street Orient Iowa is reported in serious condition at her uncle J A Moyer’s home after visiting Greenfield Indiana and Muscatine. Her husband Charles Jones received word this noon that her condition is critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Jones
Orange Street
J. A. Moyer
Orient
Traveling orders issued for 54th Regiment to Fort Riley
General orders detailing travel times for Company C and others of the 54th Regiment to Fort Riley Kansas. Departure Saturday at 6 21 am from this city to Wilton, then Council Bluffs, then Union Pacific special to Pawnee Flats arriving 4 am Sunday. Return Sunday 6 pm to Muscatine Monday 5 30 pm. Regimental staff prep in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Kan
54Th
Bishop
Wilton
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
Kansas Post
Pawnee Flats
U. P
Muscatine
Harry Kern
Ralph Othmer
Des Moines
Moscow and Wilton Rural Telephone Company Formed
A new telephone firm named Moscow and Wilton Rural Telephone Company was formed with articles filed by County Recorder Horace Shoemaker. The line will serve farms between the two towns. Officers: A R Rexroth president, Benjamin Lang vice president, Harry H Will secretary, Henry Hann treasurer. Directors include Rexroth Lang Will Hann and John Teufel John A Hahn and John Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow & Wilton
Horace Shoemaker
A. R. Rexroth
Benj. Lang
Harry H. Will
Henry Hann
John Teufel
John A. Hahn
John Brown
Rock Island Brewing Plans Warehouse On Hershey Avenue
Representatives of the Rock Island Brewing Company are in the city today conferring with local agent George Boch about erecting a wholesale warehouse on Hershey Avenue. The structure will be built on the site of the old Weidling Brewery and a grounds survey is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Isl and Brewing Company
George Boch
Hershey Avenue
Weidling
Clinton County Liquor Dealers Hit By Injunctions
Fifty two injunction cases filed against Clinton county liquor dealers. Fifty in Clinton city and the rest in DeWitt Wheatland and Le Moor. Plaintiff is Fred Koch Salvation Army man with attorney M S Odle Des Moines. Allegation is illegal sale of liquor and injunctions to prohibit future sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clinton County
DeWitt, Wheatland
LeMoor
Fred Koch
Salvation Army
M. S. Odle
Des Moines
Funeral for Mrs. W. I. Whisler Planned at Greenwood
The funeral for the late Mrs. W. I. Whisler of Stone Street was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Greenwood chapel with Rev. Joan J. Jans officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Whisler
Stone Street
Greenwood Chapel
Joan J. Jans
Greenwood Cemetery
Rosebud Reservation Lands Open To Settlement
The president issued a proclamation opening 800000 acres of Rosebud Indian reservation lands in South Dakota to settlement. Land will be drawn by lottery in Dallas on October 19. Minimum entry price is six dollars per acre under homestead laws. Registration starts October 5 at Dallas Chamberlain Gregory Presho ONeill or Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rosebud
S. D
Dallas
Chamberlain
Gregory
Prespo
South Dakota
O'Neill
Valentine
Funeral announced for Baron Speck Von Sternberg
The funeral service and burial of Baron Speck Von Sternberg were announced for next Friday afternoon at Lutzchena, the family estate near Leipsic. Condolences have poured in from friends across the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg
Heidelberg
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Lutzchena
Leipsic
United States
Europe
Fred Wingerter Surprised With 27th Birthday Party
Fred Wingerter of 512 West Seventh street enjoyed a pleasant surprise party at his home last evening in honor of his 27th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Olive, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wetzel, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wingerter, Mr. and Mrs. H F Kurriger, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schrautemeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roberts and daughter Mable, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Blasing, Mrs. Peter Kurriger, Miss Cora Kurriger, Mr. and Mrs. L McBride and Dessie McBride, Mayme Shoemaker and John Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wingerter
West Seventh Street
John Olive
Fred Wetzel
Chris. Wingerter
H. F. Kurriger
Henry Schrautemeyer
Harry Roberts
Mable
Emil Blasing
Peter Kurriger
Cora Kurriger
Misses Schmidt and Nelson Return From New York House Party
The Misses Henrietta Schmidt and Lillian Nelson arrived home today after weeks with Miss Hazel Klepper in New York City. They attended a house party at the country home of the Gages and joined numerous other functions given in their honor by the Kleppers and Gages in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Schmidt
Lillian Nelson
Hazel Klepper
New York City
Ladies Aid meeting at German Congregational church parsonage page
The Ladies Aid society of the German Congregational church will hold its monthly business meeting at the parsonage on Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. A large attendance is urged as considerable business will be transacted. Hostesses are Mrs. Adam Pilgrim and Mrs. Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Congregational Church
Adam Pilgrim
Roth
Spalding Club Plans Outing at Geneva Island Cottage
At the Spalding club meeting held at Mrs. Albert F. Critz home on East Ninth street, arrangements were made for the annual outing at the Jacob Asthalter cottage on Geneva Island. Members expect a pleasant day and welcome the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Albert F. Critz
East Ninth Street
Jacob Asthalter
Geneva Island
Muscatine Ladies Visit Downer Home For Day Social
Mr and Mrs J T Downer of Arden Indiana host a select company of Muscatine friends. Ladies traveled by wagonettes from Muscatine this morning to spend the day with the Downer family. A fine course dinner was served at noon. The Muscatine party will return home early this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Downer
Arden
Downer
Ladies Aig Society outing at Geneva Island cottage
Mrs Henry Butz invites the Ladies Aig Society of the First Presbyterian church to spend the day at her Geneva Island cottage on Wednesday September 2. Members have accepted and an enjoyable outing is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Butz
Ladies’ Aig Society
First Presbyterian Church
Geneva Island
Grace Lutheran Luther League picnic at Hershey's pasture
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran hosts its annual picnic this evening at Hershey's pasture. All young church members are invited to attend and bring a basket supper. Boating and other amusements will be enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the
Grace Lutheran Church
Hershey's Pasture
Fruitland Court Invited to Local Order Social
At a Court of Honor meeting last evening it was decided to extend an invitation to the Fruitland court to attend a social session organized by the local order next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Fruitland Court
Mrs Rinehart Hosts Social Evening at 410 West Fifth
Mrs John Rinehart entertained last evening at 410 West Fifth street with a large gathering of friends and a delightful evening. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rinehart
West Fifth Street
WRC Picnic Set for Wednesday at Weed Park
The W. R. C. plans a Wednesday afternoon picnic at Weed Park with all old soldiers as guests of honor. The event invites veterans to enjoy fellowship and a midday program in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Highland Noble Sewing Society to Picnic at Electric Park
The Highland Noble Sewing Society plans a picnic session tomorrow afternoon at Electric Park, inviting members to gather for an informal outdoor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highland Noble Sewing Society
Electric Park
Youth Narrowly Escapes Injuries in Runaway Wagon
Elmis Richard son of Charles Richard of West Fourth street endured a near miss while delivering meat in South Muscatine when a team he drove ran away after the tongue dropped. They crashed into a telephone pole, were quickly captured, and only the wagon’s tongue and parts were badly damaged. the wagon occupant escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmis Richard
Charles Richar
West Fourth Street
South Muscatine
Mrs Hysell Travels to Erie and Cuba to Visit Relatives
Mrs W A Hysell of 405 West Fourth street left this morning for Erie Pa to visit her son W W Hysell. From there she will travel to Cuba N Y to see her sister Mrs L Moses whom she has not seen for twenty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hysell
West Fourth Street
Erie
W. W. Hysell
Cuba
N. Y
Fire at Marengo Destroyed Drug Store Contents
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Mauch Drug Co. store in Marengo injuring the building. Loss set at 4000 dollars with 3800 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mauch Drug Company
Marengo
Resident Near City Hospitalized for Appendicitis
Julius Neihardt of the west side was this afternoon moved to Hershey hospital suffering from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Neihardt
Hershey Hospital
Lost Black Packet Notice
A black packet lost in this office area seeks its owner. Finder should return it to this office to receive a reward.
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Cohn
E. B. Boyd
Boyd
4Th
Cedar Sts
Sharon
J. K. Tyler
East 2Nd Street
Smith
Laura Slater
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Congregational Church
Oss
Neddleh
Wakefield
Wakefield’s
Browning College
Muscatine Business College
W. D. Peck
New Concern
Business College
Sue Browning
Miss Browning
West Second ST
Pres
Muscatine, Iowa
Sec
Treasury
Newell Ave
Broadway
Clara George
West Ltd
Russell's
Telephone
2Nd Street
Inquire Y. Journal
Home Tea Co
I. Nievel @ Son
Muscatine’s Ideal Jewelry Store
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