Labor Day Program at Fair Grounds in Muscatine
The Labor Day program at the fair grounds in Muscatine features ocean wave entertainment by Capt Peto, races and varied acts for all ages. Events include bicycle sprints, 2:25 horse races, colt races, trapeze stunts by the Fontenelles, a tug of war, a motorcycle exhibition, and a 5 mile handicap bicycle race.
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Fair Grounds
Fair Ground
Muscatine
Peto
H. J. Rutherford
John Wessels
Paul Looze
Muscatine County
Fontenelles
A. N. Rust
Davenport
Thomas Motorcycle Company
Prince
Iowa
Illinois
Knights Templar Endorse Admiral Schley in Louisville Parade
All Knights Templar at the Louisville conclave praised Admiral Schley with a large rally and 300000 spectators cheering during the monster parade. Judge Henry S. Barker urged unity to defend Schley’s honor amid slander and urged officers to back the admiral.
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Knights Templar
Louisville
Admiral Schley
Schley
Henry S. Barker
Beckham
Knight Schley
Santiago
Order
Demented Woman and Children Found in Woods Near Corning
Mrs. Nellie Poor and her two sons Robert and Henry from Chicago were found exhausted and ragged in woods south of Corning, New York, after wandering since Friday. They carried two iron bolts, were aided by cousin William H. Chamberlain, and taken to Kanana for care. Their earlier Erie train incident involved a large knife and a verbal foe.
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Chicago
Nellie Poor
Robert
Henry
Kimbark Avenue
Corning
N. Y
William H. Chamberlain
Kanana
Mrs. Poor
Erie
Home Visitors Excursions by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway announces annual Home Visitors Excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on Sept 17 24 and Oct 1 8 1901 at low round trip rates. First trip leaves Peoria Tuesday Sept 17 via T P W Vandalia lines. Tickets on sale Sept 16 17 at Iowa Central stations. For details contact Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Peoria
T. P. & W. Vandalia
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Frack Travels to Columbus Junction for Fair
Chas Frack went to Columbus Junction this morning to attend the fair. Mrs Frack will meet him there tomorrow.
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Chas. Frack
Columbus Junction
Ira Frey Weds Mrs Mabel Lentz In East Ninth Street Home
Society reports a wedding this evening at 8 o'clock for Ira Frey and Mrs Mabel Lentz at the bride's East Ninth street home. The Twentieth Century club enjoyed a river outing on Capt. Whitmore's launch with ice cream and cake at Fred Leu's parlor. The Clerk's Union meets in special session tomorrow at Assembly hall. Christian Endeavor holds a Cincinnati Social in church parlors tonight with an excellent program. Humane society met with routine business and elected Mrs Frank Warfield as secretary.
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Ira Frey
Mabel Lentz
East Ninth Street
Twentieth Century Club
Capt. Whitmore
Fred Leu
Clerk’s Union
Assembly Hall
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Congregational Church
Cincinnati
The
Humane Society
Durkee
Frank Warfield
Josie Wyant
Knights of the Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting
The Knights of the Maccabees met in regular session last evening. Several members were initiated into the order: Dr. J. L. Klein Joseph Bielefeld Frank Bielefeld Arthur W. Schmidt and Chas. C. Leysen.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Order
J. L. Klein
Joseph Bielefeld
Frank Bielefeld
Arthur W. Schmidt
Chas. C. Leysen
Davenport golfers set for inaugural state tourney
Davenport moves toward the first annual tournament of the Iowa State Golf Association with Walter Chambers of Davenport serving as vice president, signaling local players' expected participation in the event.
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Davenport
Iowa State Golf Association
Walter Chambers
Des Moines Hosts Multi prize Tennis Tournament
The Des Moines event runs September 11 to 14 and features a state championship medal plus a qualifying round score cup. A consolation for the top 16 non qualifiers and a solace cup for the eight first-round losers are also planned.
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Des Moines
Watching with Guns in Rivalry Turns Violent
James Shelley and Bert Girls quarrelled last Monday, Shelley shot at Girls who returned with a gun and shelley fired back. Guns were drawn, both men swore warrants, and forthcoming trial promises public interest.
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James Shelley
Bert Girls
Shelley
Girla
Mediapolis Beats Morning Sun In Lopsided Contest
Mediapolis, Iowa hosts Morning Sun in an afternoon game with Mediapolis winning 16 to 4. Batteries for Morning Sun were Ockeltree and Orr, while Mediapolis pitchers were Cocayne and Creighton.
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Mediapolis
Morning Sun
Ockeltree
Orr
Mediapolis Cocayne
Creighton
Audubin Boy Wins 10000 2:10 Stakes in Providence
Audubin Boy swept all three heats to claim the 10000 stake for 2:10 pacers in Providence with times 2:08% 2:06 2:0614 as Sphinx and Sophia contested heats. The day also noted Shamrock II’s thirty mile spin by Sir Thomas Lipton in New York with mixed commentary on American yacht design and performance.
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Audubin Boy
Providence
R. I
Sphinx
Sophia
New York
Thomas Lipton
Britannia
Shamrock
Columbia
Independence
Duncan
State Fair Race Results Dominated by Wilkes Group
Des Moines report lists 2:23 pace results with Bernie Wilkes taking second and third heats and the race. Kiowa leads heats one five with times 2:15 to 2:18 while Kitz Wilkes takes heat four. Participants include Charlotte Wilkes McClennehan Nina Russell and others. 2:40 trot shows Spottie N. finishing third and fourth heats with 2:21.
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Des Moines
Bernie Wilkes
Kiowa
Kitz Wilkes
Charlotte Wilkes
McClennehan
Nina Russell
Plenty
Nora Wood
Commodore
Elder Toots
Vyzant Star
Spottie
N. Wor
Local society notes from Fairport and surrounding towns
Mrs. Austin Leech visits Fairport while Mr. and Mrs. C. Sander travel to Columbus Junction. Mrs. Warner returns from Colfax, and Arthur Freers heads to the fair in Columbus Junction for three days. County Clerk Richman issues a marriage license to John H. Cowan and Elizabeth Miller. Holt couple depart for Waterloo after visiting Newton. Mrs. Hill visits Newton en route home from Horton, Kansas. Miss Anna Kincaid leaves St. Louis for home, arriving tomorrow night. Wil Bishop and family return from New York with pearls and Pan-American Exposition visits. Mrs. Ruggles arrives from the east for a Newton visit with the Kincaid home. Engineer Wm. Cassidy takes a vacation. replacement shifts announced. A street commotion draws a crowd as Constable Richley grapples with his new bicycle, sparking laughter.
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Wil Bishop
New York
Mr. Bishop
Mrs. Ruggles
St. Louis
Wm. M. Kincaid
Mr. Ruggles
Michigan Central
Chicago
Kincaid
Funeral outfit withdraws from livery trust
Public notice states the Livery proprietor withdraws from the Funeral Outfit trust and will provide funeral coaches carriages and wagonettes at stated price. The outfit invites inquiry at the Opera House livery for details and service.
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Opera House
Triennial Conclave Knight Templars Railway Ticket Sale
Louisville Kentucky hosts the Triennial Conclave and the C R L P railway offers round trip tickets from August 24 to 26 with return by September 2 and option to extend to September 16. Fare set at 15 dollars 29 cents.
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Knight Templars
Louisville
Moonlight excursion gathering urged for tonight
Neighbors are asked to attend a moonlight excursion this evening. The notice emphasizes a community gathering under night skies and encourages prompt attendance.
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Kelley’s Land Agency
C. A. Kelley
South Dakota
Ealling
Groton
D. Doland
D. Ssuron
S. D. Cooperstown
Huron
S. D
Sandard Saving Bank
Aberdeen, S. D
Watertown
M. W. Sterlin
Muscatine and Vicinity
Duebder
Mollie Stark
Elgin
Silverine
Steam
Elgin Movement
Fahy
Dueber
Appleton, Tra- 142Ey & Co
B. W. Raymond
Frank the Jeweler
Watch Inspector C., R. J. & P. Ry
Jesse Spinte
Byline
Fashion
Crifton
Laplander
Symbol
Wheta
Baby Sweetheart
Laurel Young
Rose Fonso
American League Baseball
L. Pet
Cs Casks
Wee Batimore
DOO
Wee Sevenche
Philadelphia
Washington
ROUGE
Cs Xedicas
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
National League
W. Pet
Pittsburg
Brooklin
Brooklyn
Austin Leech
Fairport
Mr. C. Sander
Lake Township
E. M. Warner
Colfax
Arthur J. Freers
Chas. Richman
John H. Cowan
Elizabeth C. Miller
A. H. Holt
Waterloo
Daniel Hill
Horton, Kan
Newton
W. J. Vanatta
Anna Kincaid
First Ward
Wm. Cassidy
Western
Chas. Heller
Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Cain
West Second Street
John Richley
N. Rosenberger
Sycamore ST
Chas. Miller
Cor
Walnut and
Gunsenhauzer
Lennor
E. G. Barnard
Mulberry St
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