Local residents travel and visits noted by railway line
Miss Josephine Wyant returns from Denver. Curtis Foster sails to Rock Island for institute. Mrs. M. E. McCord teaches in Adams. Mrs. N. H. Rhodes visits Fargo resident Alice Ewing. Vera Peck heads to Chenoa for a short visit. Mrs. Chas Kelley returns from Chicago. Ruth Stineman visits from Grandview. Noella McDermott and Lou Parke from St. Louis visit M. Foster. Rev. H. A. Ingham arrives from Winfield to the Methodist parsonage. Anna Held and son Fred go to LaSalle. Chris Rolls returns from Peoria. BE. Reinemund and Adam back from St. Louis to home. Fresh fruit advertised. J. G. Barger at 420 Mulberry. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderploeg head to Fulton. A. Thacher to Mendota. Davisport-Presbyterian excursion schedule with 1:30 and 6:00 departures. Parker returns from Fruitland after business. Magic fish lure offered at Cheese Store. Agnes Shetler and companions head to Rock Island for institute. J. A. Clapper arrives from Davenport. Louis Marolf to Centerville to join Marolf & Elkins. Excursion to Davenport announced. Columbia schedule to Muscatine 1:36 and Davenport 1:36. Webers of Grandview return from city visit. Fred Hines and D. Garen head to Wapello for the day.
Song Recital Postponed Due to Illness
The song recital starring Mrs Morgridge at the library is postponed to Monday evening September 3rd due to her indisposition. The event was to be her solo recital with local music circles awaiting her performance.
Funeral services for J. F. McKibben held at Mulberry street home
This morning Rev. Joseph Hanley led the funeral for J. F. McKibben at 1601 Mulberry street. The remains were taken to Rock Island by train for interment, with pallbearers Geo. Nindle John Butler E. P. Ingham C. G. Shaw Martin Eaton and J. R. Hanley assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McKibben
Rock Island
Mulberry Street
Joseph Hanley
Geo. Nindle
John Butler
E. P. Ingham
C. G. Shaw
Martin Eaton
J. R. Hanley
Short Pastures Push Milk Prices Amid Heat and Drought
The scorching weather and scarce rainfall have dried pastures and forced cows onto ground feed, driving milk prices from five to six and a quarter cents a quart. Ice cream makers struggle to meet demand as cream shortages widen. Nearby cities consider raising milk to seven cents as pastures worsen yearly.
Not On State Team Sees Local Rifle Hopefuls
Lieut. Othmer of Company C returns from Des Moines after competing on the 54th regimental team for a place on the state rifle squad bound for Seagirt New Jersey and the national shoot. Capt. Norton and Serat. Fifer also arrive home. Norton stayed to help at the pit for state team practices until departure next week hindered by local business in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Othmer
Des Moines
Seagirt
N. J
W. S. Norton
Serat. Fifer
Sudden Cool Spell Ends Weeklong Heat Wave
A strong north wind abruptly ended a week of heat, dropping temperatures from 65 on Saturday night to 43 last night. Crops suffered no damage as the change was welcomed. Mrs. J. P. Walton recorded weekly highs of 93, 94, 92, 93, 89, and 90 degrees from August 20 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Walton
AME Church Social For Pastor Payton
The African Methodist Episcopal church on East Seventh Street hosts a supper and lawn social on Tuesday evening to benefit Pastor Rev. Payton. The conference year ends next Sunday with Payton leaving Monday to attend the Buxton Iowa conference starting September 5. Ladies will serve a 6 o'clock supper and light refreshments will be available all evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
East Seventh Street
Payton
Buxton
Will Be Clothing Store Opens in Waide Building
Improvements to the S. L. Waide building at 104 West Second street near completion. J. H. Coleman and Company of Chicago will occupy the three floor space by early September to operate an up to date gentlemen furnishing house with extensive stock including clothing furnishings and a shoe department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Waide
West Second Street
J. H. Coleman and Company
Chicago
President commutes officer sentence in Philippines case
The President reduces the sentence of First Lieut. Sydney Smith of the 16th Infantry from dismissal to loss of 25 files on the line after a court martial for drunkenness on duty prejudicial to military discipline in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sydney Smith
16Th Infantry
Philippines
Lindner Elected Second Vice President of Iowa Gas Association
A. L. Lindner, general manager of the Citizens' Railway and Light company, was chosen as second vice president of the Iowa Gas Association at Des Moines. The meeting featured George McLain as president and a second annual banquet at the Savery hotel with toasts from notable figures including Governor Albert B. Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lindner
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Iowa Gas Association
Des Moines
Lindner
George McLain
Dubuque
Jansen Haines
Muscatine
G. I. Vincent
George Warnking
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
Savery Hotel
Edwardg. Pratt
Lafayette Young
Geo. D. Roper
Harvey Ingham
Sidney A. Foster
Iowa
Albert B .Cummins
German Editors Meet. Form Middle West Press Association
Henry Heinz and Henry Weis among Davenport attendees recount a successful annual gathering of the German editors of Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Illinois association joined, creating the German American Press Association of the Middle West with officers including Col Jos Eiboeck president and Henry Heinz secretary. The next meeting is set for Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heinz
Gustav Weis
Herman Mahraun
Davenport
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
Rock Island
Illinois Association of German Editors
Muscatine
Towa
August Hilmer
New Hampton
Peoria
Michigan couple credits Postum with health turnarounds
A Michigan woman describes her husband’s three year bladder catarrh and heart palpitations from coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee the couple report relief and improved energy, stomach health, and housework ability. She notes friends noticed benefits after long boiling for flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Amateurs Fall to Conesville in Ninth Inning Rally
Conesville defeats Gunthers 11 to 4 as locals misbunched hits and late errors cost them. Borgstedt pitched well though support wavered and two seventh inning errors helped Conesville pull ahead. Also notes Ard on 14 to 13 win for Ardon over Gunthers and Stars beat Seventh Streets 7 to 5 at Weed Park with late rally and sharp pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Fortune
Conesville
Borgstedt
Schwab
Grimes
Bates
Priester
Woods
Berry
Bordwick
Easterly
Ardon
Gunthers
EG Vii
Aacduw
Ksi
Ase Sass
SNLES
Ohe
de Sks
Morgan Prog
Ee Schreurs Hildebrand
Tee Millett
Kcccens
Cate
Iowa
Stars
Seventh Streets
Modiugy Seven Cames
Ress Smith SC
Clark Pwrones
Romiz
Nathan Ee Pere
Bartlett Unis Eee
Eaexa
Aed
Iiss
Cs Ok Eee
Stoker Walker
Wes Wish Bisissi
Independents Plan Busy Week With Fast Local Schedule
The Muscatine Independents expect a tight week with four home games and two strong visitors Keota or Washington Iowa arriving Wednesday and Thursday. Chicago Mokenas and an Illinois team are eyed for weekend dates as Grimes builds a tough lineup and aims to boost local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Keota
Washington
Fesler, Kell, Murray and Company
Grimes
Illinois
Chicago Mokenas
Weed Park Club plans New World home talent play
The Weed Park club entertainment committee met at Miss Jennie H. Hanna's home to approve staging The New World in late September or early October under club management. Prof. F L Clendennen urged the project and a large cast is planned, with proceeds to benefit Weed Park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Jennie H. Hanna
West Third Street
F. L. Clendennen
Davenport
F. Brannan
T. R. Fitzgerald
J. E. Howe
H. E. Howe
Kate East
A. L. Lindner
Wm. Huttig
Edith Rider
Will Hine
Stein Opera House
Richard Fox
Isabelle
Spain
Ralph Lillibridge
King
Ed. Erb
Columbus
Desides
Clendennen
Weed Park
Court of Honor Visit to Fruitland Watermelon Social
About eighteen Muscatine members of the Court of Honor attended a social in Fruitland Iowa hosted by local members. The evening featured dancing and refreshments centered on watermelons with a late return home after a very pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Fruitland
Order
Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble Returns From Vacation
A Davenport newspaper notes Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble has returned from her vacation, signaling the end of her travels. The article references her full name in connection with the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gobble
Amalia Schmidt-Gobble
Concert at Weed Park Club House Promises Grand Evening
A Wednesday Weed Park club house concert features the Redmen band with dancing and light refreshments. Proceeds fund a new cistern and clubhouse improvements managed by three service tables led by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Redmen
W. F. Brannan
T. R. Fitzgerald
Miss Nora Kurriger Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday
Miss Nora Kurriger entertained ten young ladies at her home on 324 Main Street Saturday from 2 to 5 PM for her fourteenth birthday. The afternoon featured games and amusements followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Kurriger
Main Street
Excursion to Davenport Tomorrow Afternoon
The Young Women's Guild of the Presbyterian church plans a boat trip to Davenport tomorrow. The boat departs the landing at 1 15 PM and should reach Davenport around 4 PM, returning about 6 PM. A delightful trip is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Young Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Buffalo K of P Lodge Excursion Planned for Sept 1
The Banner lodge No. 16 Knights of Pythias Buffalo Iowa announces an excursion on the steamer Columbia Saturday September 1 from Muscatine to Camanche. The boat leaves Muscatine at 6 30 p m and returns about 10 p m in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
No. 16
Knights of Pythias
Buffalo
Columbia
Muscatine
Camanche
Rock Island Rapids
Watermelon Party At Weed Park Honored Monmouth Guests
A watermelon party was held at Weed Park on Friday evening with special guests Misses Mary O'Brien and Stella Henry of Monmouth Illinois. Other attendees included Ruby Jones Mattie Jones Jeanette Parsons Mae Wickey and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Mary O’brien
Stella Henry
Monmouth, Ill
Ruby Jones
Mattie Jones
Jeanette Parsons
Mae Wickey
Ada Fowler Edith Vaughn Laura Allen and Pearl Southwork
Four individuals Laura Allen Ada Fowler Edith Vaughn and Pearl Southwork are named in a social or community notice listing attendees or honorees. The fragment suggests a social event or recognition involving these women within a local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Allen, Ada Fowler
Edith Vaughn
Pearl Southwork
Spalding Club to Host Anna Dwyer at McMahon Home
The Spalding club will be entertained tomorrow evening by Miss Anna Dwyer at the home of her sister Mrs. G F McMahon located at 307 East Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Anna Dwyer
G. F. McMahon
East Eighth Street
Lawn Social Postponed on West Fourth Street
The lawn social planned on C. E. Richard's lawn at West Fourth street by the Congregational church ladies has been indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Richard
West Fourth Street
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Wapel lo Residents Coming Labor Day
John C. Nietzel traveled to Wapello Saturday to promote the grand Labor Day celebration in this city on Monday September 3. He reports a cordial reception and indications of a large turnout from Wapello for the dances. Other towns will be advertised this week at the Labor Day committee meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Nietzel
Wapello
First Boiler Fire Tests at Water Works Island Station
The initial fire under the boilers at the island water works station was lit yesterday afternoon to test newly installed boiler pipes. The procedure was carried out by T. R. Fitsazerald, a member of the water works trustees board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Fitsazerald
Board of Water Works Trustees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Rupp
Journal
Josephine Wyant
Denver, Colo
Curtis Foster
Institute
M. E. McCord
Adams
N. H. Rhodes
Fargo
South Dakota
Alice Ewing
Vera Peck
Chenoa
Chas. Kelley
Dr. McNutt
Ruth Stineman
Grandview
Noella McDermott
Lou Parke
St. Louis, Mo
M. Foster, Foster, Jr
H. A. Ingham
Winfield
Methodist
Anna Held
Fred
LaSalle, Dil
Chris Rolls
Ill
BE. Reinemund
Adam
St. Louis
J. G. Barger
Mrs. A. Thacher
Mendota
F. T. Parker
Agnes Shetler
Lulu
Maude Morehead
J. A. Clapper
el Paso
Louis Marolf
Centerville
Marolf & Elkins Company
G. W. Weber
Fred Hines
D. Garen
the Money Saving Store
Sbegel & Isaacson
Town City
Burlington
Clothing Store
GAS Association
Cedar Rap
City
A. T. Averill
Cedar Rapids
E. D. Clary
George S. Carson
Iowa City
A. W. Zahm
Mason City
Harry Morton
Fort Dodge
Austin Burt
Waterloo
German-American Press Association
Arden
Cago Mokenas
R.we
Gibson
Corning
Spider Lake
Wis
Ernst Schmidt
Schmidt
Eloise Hosford
Herman Schmidt
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Gobble
Buffalo K. OF P
Will Entertain
Chestnut Street
E. Baker
Tawn Avenue
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