ThirteenYearold swims four hundred yards in Muscatine
Herbert Winsley, age thirteen, swam from the town shore to Towhead island about four hundred yards. He finished with little fatigue and plans to attempt an across and back swim before season's end. Friends followed in a skiff for safety during the daring feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Winsley
Julia Winsley
Towa
Towhead
Brinkley Harris
Claude Miller
Hannibal
South Muscatine
Ice Cream Social Supports Ball Team 13
A Mulford Congregational church ice cream and cake social last evening drew a large crowd and strong patronage. The event benefited the ball team with a good financial sum and meaningful communal enjoyment beyond money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford Congregational Church
West
Albert Weilley
Paw Paw Springs
Nev
South Muscatine
Fred Day
Dubuque
Peter Morrett
Near Eliza
Erie
Musserville
Elizabeth Gertner
Victor
Charles Carter
Near Ainsworth
Ella Hash
Freeport
Dan Roberts
Herbert Kline
Oklahoma
Minn ie C II to Race for $1000 Championship at Fort Madison
Ed Koenig of St. Louis plans a $1000 championship race at Fort Madison during the centennial celebration. Minnie C II will face a new St. Louis craft in a 20 mile free for all. The program includes four races with cups for top finishers and a decisive prize money secured by Secretary Frailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Launch Club
Upper Mississippi
St. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch
Ed. Koenig
Corsepius
Koenig
Frailey
Newman Funeral Today
The funeral of Levi Newman of 412 Park Avenue was held today at 2 o'clock with Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Pallbearers were Clay Kneese Harry Wilson August Altenbrand Adam Eis Samuel Gilbert and Albert Carey. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Newman
Park Avenue
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Clay Kneese
Harry Wilson
August Altenbrand
Adam Eis
Samuel Gilbert
Albert Carey
Greenwood Cemetery
Boy Swindler E Gately Arrested in New York
Memphis Tenn August 27 The mysterious E Gately real name David Steinberg a teen swindler arrested in New York after a long chase by United States officers will be brought to book here for an audacious attempt to swindle. He has been sought for eighteen months for misuses of the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
E. Gately
New York
United States
Gately
David Steinberg
Giants and Cubs Face Off in Greatest Series Opener
Chicago, Aug 27. Brooklyn lost the final contest as the Cubs swept six hits to win 6 4. Chicago starter Overall faltered in the seventh after a string of hits, while Brooklyn managed eleven hits but failed to convert. Little league style notes follow with White Sox layoff and a weather disrupted New York-Yankees game.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Cubs
Dodgers
White Sox
New York
Yankees
Hil
Giants
Pirates
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results show Chicago 6 Brooklyn 4 and Pittsburg 3 New York 4. American League games were all postponed by rain. Minor leagues include Three Eye Bloomington 3 3 Rock Island 0 2 second game seven innings Springfield 2 Cedar Rapids 5 Decatur 15 5 Dubuque 1 1 and Peoria 16 Clinton 3. Central Association Burlington 9 Winerigo 1 Quincy 0 Oskaloosa 3 Kewanee 1 Ottumwa 4 Keokuk 1 4 Jacksonville 0 3.
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Pet
New York
Pernee
Pittsburg
Oreee
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston See
St Louis
Brooklyn Ovens
Detroit
Central ‘Association
Ww Pet
Waterloo
Burlington
Quincy
Ef Eoreee
Keokuk
Jacksonville
Owev
Oskaloosa
Kewanee
Ottumwa
Three Eyes League
Lec
Bringfield Decatur
Erere
Brooklyn
Bloomington
Rock Island
Springfield
Cedar Rapids
Decatur
Dubuque
Peoria
Clinton
Central Association
Winerigo
Sports Pairings Across Cities Report
The list shows multiple matchups including New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburg with extra notes of two games between Chicago and New York and Detroit at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Boston signaling twin games in those pairings.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Wilton Midgets Top Muscatine in Eleven Inning Thriller
The Wilton Midgets defeated the Muscatine Teddy Bears 7 to 6 in eleven innings yesterday at Wilton. Gould pitched well for Muscatine. a costly error in the 11th inning let a Wilton player score the winning run. Batteries: Muscatine Gould Callahan Wilton Robinson Ringgenberg. DrisiLua: Gold Medal Flour. Angela.
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Wilton
Muscatine Teddy Bears
Gould
Muscatine
Wilton Lad
Callahan
Robinson
Ringgenberg
Social notes from Columbus Junction area social circle
Miss Harriet Freeman hosted a noon dinner for local ladies while Harriet Duncan plans a Tennessee visit. Residents attended church picnics, fairs returners, and guests include Mrs. Harrison from Wisconsin and Miss Eva Simpson from Perry. Local trades, travels, and social events fill the week.
Fredonia Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mary Mickey and Jane Schmidt visited P. B. Mickey in Oakville while Fanny Wagner Rob Lee and Nellore spent days with Wilton friends. Several families toured, shopped, or hosted dinners and a pow wow was attended in Wapello. The dining hall will be run by Emma McDaniel at the upcoming fair. Local youths danced at the Phillips home and multiple riders visited kin in Letts Bard and Columbus Junction.
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J. K. Pickett
Harriet
W. P. Paugh
Washington
W. Foster
Chicago
Eva Simpson
Perry
Schmoker
Lizzie Hughes
Muscatine
Jelen Blair
Mabel S. Ripton
Rippey
Columbus Junction
Wm. Rodgers
Jennie Johnson
Mina Stanton
Davenport
Joe Reed
Chas. Brown
Lee Mishler
Etta Little
W. Williams
Sandy Grove
Joe St. Ripton
Howard Curtis
Walter Wagner
Gerald Brown
Fredonia
Mary Mickey
Jane Schmidt
P. B
Oakville
Fanny Wagner
Rob. Lee
Nellore
Wilton
Mabel Kemp
Daisy
Near Cotter
Cora Banta
D. D. Mapes
Edna Reynolds
Ava Littrel
Jesse Wagner
Mary Brown
Ellen Snyder
Herbetter
Letts
Edith Williams
Wapello
Chet
Powers
Emma Crull
M. R. Edmondson
Keota
Mary Jones
Kate Soloman
Will S. Rinton
Emma McDaniel
Tauqua
McD
Iva Orr
Port Allen
Jas. Snyder
John
George Tucker
Bard
Earl Bedwell
Walter James
James Snyder
A. Williams
Lovie Blake
Irma
C. MacDaniel
Fanny McCutcheon
Miltonvale
Kan
Ed. Knott
Dan. Worley
Lou Kulp
Mulligan
Edith
Albert
Rock Island
Georgiana chef endorses Gold Medal Flour
Georgiana confirms the chef favors Gold Medal Flour exclusively citing taste and consistency. Veronica supported by kitchen staff echoes the endorsement.
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Veronica
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Moline
Ill
Alice Roland
Sampson Street
Charles King
Grandview
Charles Graham
Herbert Dunsmore
Oceanic
George Rider
Tra
Tion
Mulford
Fort Madison Club
Minnie
Newman
L. Newman
Lnd
Muscatine Produce CO
Orange and
3Rd Streets
J i
Allerson
Abou
Oar Amd
Cee
Segr
Os Eee
National League
Westerday
WENS
Teddy Bears
DrisiLua
Angela
Swan
Harriet Freeman
Mary
Bessie
Nellie Moore
Cora
Lenore Dawson
Grace Butler
Della Hill
Lottie Wilcox
Letha Oakes
Bessie Hantt
Harriet Duncan
Tennessee
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Jas. Fox
Corydon
G. B. Lowe
Sionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Mary Moore
Lullu Orr
Chautauqua
G. D. Harrison
Mary L. Harrison
Mary Latimer
Delavan
Wis
H. FE. Orr
Union Township
Reynolds, Ill
James Kerr
M. L. Lane
Esther Griffith
Ainsworth
Vivian Griffith
Frank Edmondson
Ed. Emmae
Illinois City
S. A. Crull
Railway & Light
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