Harris Nickel Plate Circus Shown Here Today in Muscatine
The Nickel Plate Circus arrives in Muscatine presented as a world class, popular priced show with 18 years of growth and new features. Highlights include the St Leon family from Australia, Hurdle riding by Miss Elsie St Leon, Emma LaTon the wise queen, and the comedy mule by Thomas Powers. Evening performance well attended with strong acts across the lineup. Show grounds on Woodlawn Avenue with Mulberry Street cars within two blocks.
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Muscatine
Harris
St. Leon
Australia
Elsie St. Leon
Emma LaTon
The
LeVant
Armours
Orton Bros
Peter Jenken
Chas. Palmer
Thomas Powers
Aleut Orton
Carly
Elsie
Woodlawn Avenue
Mulberry
Pearl City Club Outing to Nesselbush's Point Recap
A Pearl City society outing to Nesselbush's Point ended at 10:30 P M after a 7:30 P M start with A E Hoffman president and Clara Koll secretary among attendees. Also noted were Marguerite Oliver’s eighth birthday party at 1038 West Seventh Street with Dr and Mrs A J Oliver hosting and a later Fontella club trolley party led by Miss Gertrude Lee with a large local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesselbush’s Point
Pearl City Club
A. E. Hoffman
Clara Koll
Jno. Eade
Chas
Geo. Rensink
Robert Groth
Will Jones
Lillian Rensink
Emma Cone
Carrie Dean
Cynthia Bruntink
Fred Mark
John Kyper
Laura Koll
Iva Harrison
St. Joe
Marguerite Oliver
A. J. Oliver
West Seventh Street
Gertrude McNutt
Florence Hahn
Larentia Rollens
Esther Steinmetz
Genevive Leysen
Thekla Eichoff
Myrtle Koenigsaecker
Florence Koenigsaecker
Hulda Zeidler
Ive
Eunice Markman
Helen Knopp
Beatrice Oliver
Kathleen Crozier
Margaret Hunter
Clarence Wittich
Elmer Steinmetz
Edward Roach
Robert Reach
Robert Hohan
Clarence Hahn
Miss Marguerite
Gertrude Lee
Fontella Club
Messrs
Wm. Shackleford
Rott Evans
Jeff Thompson
Wm. Greenway
West White
Charles Lee
Walter Seay
Henry Seay
Robt. Patterson
Sam Barnes
Forest White
Peter Townley
M. L Gordon
Misses Gertrude Lee
Daisy Lee
Alice Phoenix
Maud Ousley
Effie Greenway
Helen Johnson
Bertha Houston
Nora Taylor
Mamie Bickley
Fannie Groomes
Mary White
Florence White
Lelia Johnson
Mary Greenway
Emma Boyd
Dollie White
Addie Loyd
Mola Walker
Mmes
Francis Walker
Eliza Townley
M. I. Gordon
Hattie Lee
Ed. Barnes
Cedar Rapids
Oklahoma
Ida Holbrook
Wilton
Birthday Launching Party at Nesselbush Point
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Bennison and Miss Lela Thompson celebrated their birthday anniversaries by taking a small party to Nesselbush Point for an afternoon of outdoor sport. Present were Mrs Bennison Miss Thompson and Mr Hall of Davenport plus his wife and others.
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John Bennison
Lela Thompson
Nesselbush Point
Bennison
Hall
Davenport
Muscatine Enjoys Busy Mississippi Launch Party Scene
Along the Mississippi river yesterday and last night many Muscatine residents held launches and picnics. At least a score of parties appeared, crowds overwhelmed boatmen who turned some away and delayed others as launches could not accommodate all.
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Mississippi River
Isaiah T. Montgomery
Mound Bayou
Boston
Yazoo Delta
Mississippi
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Vicksburg
Muscatine County
Swimmers At Mackeys Landing Spark City Talk
About 15 people gathered at Macks ey's landing while across the river others watched. Many young ladies boast of taking two or three strokes alone in the water and say they think swimming is fine with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macksey’s Landing
Ike
National Negro Business League
Handel Hall
Detriot
Mound Bayou
Misc
Cypress Swamp
Campbell College
Isaiah T. Montgomery
Jefferson Davis
Colored American Magazine
Boston
Chicago
Keystone
Bouvoir
C. H. Smiley
T. W. Jones
Hampton Trade School
Milwaukee
Wis
Burlington Route Plans Full Town Sales in Minnesota Growth
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway nears finish of 140 miles of extensions in southwestern Minnesota. Six towns Reading Wilmont Lismore Kenneth Walters and Conger are expanding as commercial centers due to growing local markets. The company will sell each town in its entirety including unplatted land to private buyers and lists contact for terms and purchases.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmont
Lismore
Kenneth
Walters
Conger
Thos. H. Brown
Gen
Sioux Falls
Illinois Central promotes homeseekers and land investment folder
The Illinois Central passenger department released a new folder highlighting Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana as prime land investment and homeseeking opportunities. Excursions to these states run on the first and third Tuesday monthly at one fare plus 2 dollars, with copies available free from J. F. Merry at Dubuque Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Iowa
J. F. Merry
City to run 13 coaches to Marshalltown for firemen tourney
The M. N. & S. plans 13 coaches to transport residents to Marshalltown tomorrow morning for the Iowa Firemen's state tournament. Officials expect at least a thousand people from the city to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa Firemen
Seventy Six Township caucus to choose county delegates
Republicans of Seventy Six Township will meet in caucus on Saturday August 31 at No Four schoolhouse at 7 p m to select delegates to the county convention. W Meeker.
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W. Meeker
Great Enterprises for the Betterment of the Races
Chicago August 26 report highlights efforts by Black leaders in the South promoting progressive projects. The article notes a conference in Chicago and outlines ongoing programs aimed at advancing education, business, and community development for the Negro community.
Rock Island Extends Oklahoma Lines Toward Lawton and Enid
The Rock Island railroad advances extend from the Mangum line into western Oklahoma with new segments toward Lawton, Terrell, and Anadarko. By September trains reach Lawton. a 100 mile main westward line from Enid to Anadarko joins the west and south branches. A Liberal to El Paso spur nears completion, linking with the Southern Pacific and Mexican Central for a Chicago to southern California route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railway Company
Oklahoma
Lawton
New Homestead
Mangum
Chickasha
Anadarko
Richards
Terrell
Enid
Lawton Road
Rock Island
Oklahoma Territory
Liberal
Eas
el Paso
Tex
el Paso and Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Mexican Central
Chicago
California
City of
Mexico
Santa Fe
Enterprise town grows from rugged settlement drive
The narrative traces an 1887 effort to populate land near a large railroad, where 30 to 40 families moved to a remote center. Lands cost 8 to 9 dollars an acre with a 40 dollar entrance fee per 40 acres. Despite harsh conditions and early attrition, by year three about 500 settlers lived there, a town was laid out on 20 acres, and the locality expanded to over 40 acres with incorporation and gubernatorial recognition from Governor A J McLaurin.
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A. J. McLaurin
Prosperous Little Place Grows Through Cotton and Mills
A small town with a dozen dwellings and ten business houses supports four gins and three saw mills. It yields 2,500 bales of cotton and 3000 to 6000 dollars in seed per year, plus half a million feet of hardwood lumber for Northern shipment. Agricultural population nearby numbers about 2000 across 12 000 acres.
Resolutions in Honor of Frank Tice
The Muscatine District Court No. 677 notes the death of Frank Tice describing him as a true gentleman with noble character. The resolutions send condolences to his family and authorize copies for the bereaved family, the Court of Honor paper, local daily papers, and records.
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Frank Tice
Muscatine
Court of Honor
Daily Papers
John Boland
Harry C. Leu
Ida A. Strawn
Local Health Notes Highlight Mixed Recovery Reports
Among the sick, Mrs. E. B. Fulham shows improvement after a prolonged illness. Harry Tiecke remains stable with no noted progress. Mrs. J. C. Coster and Mrs. Chas. Florence are improving, while Wm. Bryant’s child suffers from malaria. Tom Fitchforth’s daughter progresses slowly. Mrs. Martin Umland of South Muscatine also shows improvement. Doctors Fulheim and Miller removed a lip cancer from Wm. McDermott of Wilton, who is recovering well.
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E. B. Fulham
Harry Tiecke
J. C. Coster
Chas
Florence
Wm. Bryant
Tom Fitchforth
Martin Umland
South Muscatine
Nighttime East Rivalry Stirs Local Interest
Norbert Nievel, identified as a late midnight ar rival from the east, sparked attention with his appearance last night, drawing local curiosity about the contest and its outcome.
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Norbert Nievel
Local Visitors and Large Melon Highlight City News
Lon Smith and his wife rode the Urania to Davenport for a day of shopping and visiting. Chas Howard, M. N. & S. railroad general manager, received a 50 pound melon from T. B. Holcomb of the island and sent it to L. F. Day of the Minneapolis railroad. Daisy Shepherd and Bessie Day appeared before Judge Rowan and were bound over to leave the city by 5 pm with a $1000 bond, on condition they not return or face jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lon Smith
Urania
Davenport
Chas. Howard
M. N. & S. Railroad
T. B. Holcomb
Island
L. F. Day
M. & St. L. Railroad
Minneapolis
Daisy Shepherd
Bessie Day
Rowan
Banner lodge members surprise Mrs Mary Crouch on birthday
Officers of the Banner lodge surprised Mrs Mary Crouch at her East Fourth Street home this afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Crouch, treasurer of the lodge, is held in high esteem and the members presented a handsome cake to mark the occasion.
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Banner Lodge
Mary Crouch
East Fourth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harris’ Nickel Plate Circus
Linn Hoopes
Borger
Stephens
Robert Thompson
Twentieth Century Club
Father of Waters
Anna Cummins
P. M. Detwiler
Hay Market
Dillaway
National Con
Ference
Rock Island Building
Mrs. Mary Crouch
Batterson Block
J. C Cocter
East 2d St
Fast Sixth St
Scott House
Wili
ER. S. Batterson
Second Street
Thos. Watson
East Third Street
Terry Road
Wilton Savings Bank
Horton’s Pony Farm
C. Zelner
East Fifth St
Barnard
Milliner
Second St
J. P Freeman
Mad Creek
Poland
China
E. L. Cole
N. W
Lowe City Road
East Second Street
M. Havercamp
E. A. Ogilvie
E. Std
John Dankert
Pine Street
Graham's
Second
Cedar Streets
Suretrust” Care Journal
Rie
E. N. Manning & Co
Delmonico Restaurant
East 2Nd Street
Fe Iiews
Journal
Lucas Street
E. 8Th Street
Keokuk Lake
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
8Th Street
5Th Street
Sycamore
West 3Rd Street
East 8Th Street
Third Street
H. H. Arnold
West Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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