Demurrer Sustained in Muscatine County Case
Judge Brannan sustained the final demurrer in the Muscatine city versus Muscatine County and J M Kemble suit over 1900 water works taxes. Habeas corpus writ denied for John Sievers. New district court filings include foreclosures, civil suits for debt, and two divorce actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brannan
City of
Muscatine
Muscatine County
J. M. Kemble
County
George W. Scott
Davenport
John Sievers
Eldora
State Reform School
Brannan
District Court
T. B. Holcomb
W. C. Peck
Louisa Stoker
Hamson Stoker
Mollie Winkel
Frank Winkel
Seek Increase in Rural Mail Carrier Salaries in Iowa
Des Moines hosts the second annual Iowa Rural Mail Carriers association meeting at city hall. Leaders emphasize boosting efficiency and dignity of rural delivery. President B Pitt Wood and Cherokee postmaster James A Henderson highlight gains, including a $100 yearly salary increase for carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
B. Pitt Wood
James A. Henderson
Cherokee
Henderson
Iowa
City News Items Mention Visits and Corrections
Mrs. Boston of Nichols arrived in the city yesterday and will live on East Second street. Governor J W Van Sant of Minnesota was here this morning on lumber business and left on the Firefly for Davenport. An earlier Journal item wrongly stated the death of Mrs Will Rowe of Des Moines. Her sister Mrs Joseph Scott of Chicago has been visiting, as well as at the Dallas parental home in Bloomington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nichols
East Second Street
J. W. van Sant
Minnesota
Davenport
Will Rowe
Des Moines
Joseph Scott
Chicago
Dallas
Bloomington Township
Rent and music program notes with performers and pieces
A program listing acts and performers including Miss Mary Frank Stockton Jaret Jayne and Miss Julia Hutchinson with songs such as Renting a Baby and The Three Singers. It notes piano pieces by Mendelssohn and Schumann and names Mrs. Morgridge and Mrs. May Morgridge among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jayne
Berthold
May Morgridge
Death of 12-Year-Old Ethel Swope Near High Prairie
Ethel May Swope, daughter of Mr and Mrs Swope, died last Saturday after a typhoid fever complicated by spinal trouble. The Cedar township Christian church funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM, with interment at the church cemetery. Rev T C Breaw led services as neighbors and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel May Swope
Rev
T. C. Breaw
German immigrant Hans Schmidt dies of heart trouble
Hans Schmidt, father of Mrs. Thomas Tomfeld, died suddenly Sunday west of Fruitland. Born January 3, 1830 in Germany, he came to the United States with his wife about nine years ago and lived with his daughter Mrs. Tomfeld. He is survived by his daughter, a son Henry in Chicago, and another son and daughter in Germany. Funeral services were held Monday at the Tomfeld home conducted by Rev. T. C. Breaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Schmidt
Thomas Tomfeld
Fruitland
Germany
Henry
Chicago
Tomfeld
T. C. Breaw
W. R. C. Outing to Cadle's Cottage on Hog Island
The W. R. C. ladies and children spent a fine day at Cadle's cottage on Hog Island. Mrs. C. F. Cadle offered the grounds for the excursion and a steam launch Mignon with a barge carried them to the island. They enjoyed lunch, woods time, and plan to return to the city about 7:30 PM after leaving the island at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadle
Hog Island
C. F. Cadle
Degree of Honor social at Mrs Horan’s draws many ladies
A reception yesterday afternoon on 514 West Third street hosted by Miss Ella Mulford and Miss Nellie McCaw drew about 160 ladies. The event featured dancing, games, and a floral contest with prizes won by Mrs Emma Dalzel and Mrs John McNulty. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Horan
Ella Mulford
Nellie McCaw
West Third Street
Emma Dalzel
John McNulty
Mrs Bennison Hosts Sunday School Launch Party
Mrs Bennison entertained her Sunday school class with a launch party aboard the Mignon. The chartered voyage provided an enjoyable afternoon for the group as they sailed and socialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennison
Pleasant picnic supper at Citizen's Railway park
A pleasant picnic supper was held Tuesday evening at the Citizen's Railway park by several young ladies. They went out earlier and their gentlemen friends joined for the prepared supper. Those present included Miss Mildred Ruffner Miss Maud Vanatta Miss Margaret Niver Miss Julia Niver and Miss Sadie Kuebler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's Railway Park
Mildred Ruffner
Maud Vanatta
Margaret Niver
Julia Niver
Sadie Kuebler
Davenport Hosts Notable Visitors in Honor of Geo Brown
A Davenport gathering honored Geo. Brown with a guest list including Chester Richards John Roach Berdine Walker David Grant Jr Clement J Welch and others. The party celebrated Brown with a cordial reception as part of a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wilson
Chester Richards
John Roach
Berdine Walker
David Grant, Jr
Clement J. Welch
Geo. Brown
Davenport
West Liberty Couple Wed In Court Ceremony
At 10 30 this morning in the court room Judge W F Brannan united A P Mc Anulty of West Liberty and Miss Lydia Bristow of the same town in marriage. The groom is janitor at West Liberty schools and the bride is well known locally. They plan to reside in West Liberty. Miss Laura Musser hosts a large gathering of young people this evening at her Front street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brannan
A. P. McAnulty
West Liberty
Lydia Bristow
Laura Musser
Front Street
Quiet Home Reception for Mrs Thompson and Friends
Mrs Ella Woodward Thompson hosted a small social reception at home yesterday from 2 30 to 5 p m with her lady friends. The event was intimate and pleasant with relaxed conversation and warm hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Woodward Thompson
Mystery in Williams case Deepens with Missing Detective
All traces of Dan Williams, the suspect in the humans murder, are gone. Officers report no tangible leads today and expect new developments as detective Gartland, who vanished after a trip to Coal Valley, Illinois, may be pursuing a separate line involving a mysterious package of documents addressed to the county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Williams
Gartland
Coal Valley
Illinois
T ' of Williams
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to the G. A. R. W. A. C. Ladies G. A. R. Circle and A. O. U. W. for their support. Mrs. Harvey Varner and Family.
Local renovator warns against rival outfits on Mulberry Street
A Mulberry Street renovator declares he is the sole, trusted craftsman on Mulberry for five years and cautions customers about other parties claiming factory work nearby. He states he has no solicitors and warns against unofficial orders, urging customers to seek his reliable services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry
Second Streets
Sloughtown
Mulberry Street
Dr Rucker Draws Crowd at City Lot Big Tent
The audience across weathered crowds packed the city lot for Dr Rucker at the big tent theatre. He delivered a scientific lecture and entertained with a funny performance, drawing praise and congratulations. An encore show with an entirely new program will be held tonight at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rucker
Columbus Junction man J C Gay visits city on business
J C Gay of Columbus Junction was in the city today to attend to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gay
Columbus Junction
Nickel Plate Road Round Trip to Cleveland Advertised
The notice promotes an $8.50 Cleveland round trip with a $38.50 fare. Travel on September 26 and 27 via Nickel Plate Road. Tickets refundable by October 28 with deposit in Cleveland. Three daily trains feature vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club meals priced 35 cents to $1.00 in dining cars, plus a la carte meals. City Ticket Office Chicago 111 Adams St. Address inquiries to John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
Chicago
Adams St
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Narrow escape from live arc light wire incident
Fred Garrison narrowly avoided serious burns after contacting an arc light wire on Second Street near Sycamore. The wire had been lowered briefly for adjustment and sparked violently as he crossed, knocking him down and causing minor burns before he jumped up and walked away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garrison
Second Street
Sycamore
Mr. Garrison
Deacon Tubman's Horse Race at Baptist Church
Community event unfolds Friday night at the Baptist church with a horse race fundraiser. Wet weather won’t deter plans as spectators pay 25 cents for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Tubman
Baptist Church
One Fare For Round Trip to Cleveland by Nickel Plate
Round trip fare for travel to Cleveland via Nickel Plate Road set at eight dollars and fifty nine cents with return by October twenty eighth for tickets deposited in Cleveland. First class equipment and service aboard three daily trains from Chicago Passenger station Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue. John Calahan general agent Chicago address 112 Adams Street for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Harrison St
5Th Ave
John ¥. Calahan
Adams Street
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Camperutn
Kixpt & Co
Gallagher
and Barrett
Company OF
Tossing
Clark Sisters
Fannie Trumbul
Opera House
On—Chamberlin
William Owen
J. W. McConnell
Sheridan
the School For
Garpenter
Gitte
Tnt RE Eno
Wild
Thomas Brown
Choice Western Lands
First National
Demurrer
Vooon
Frank Stockton
Jaret Jayne
Inja
Felix Drysdock
Julia Hutchinson
Amelia Rives
Alexander Anderson
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Minervy’s Valentine
Ruth McEnery
Stuart Miss Jayne
Schumann
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Morgridge
W. H. H. Murray
Jayne
Ween
Percales
Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
McCall’s Patterns
McCall’s Magazines
E. 2Nd Street
Pearl City Shoeing
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Rickerd & van Dusen
East Third Street
Harvey Varner
H. H. Arnold Land Co
South Dakota
Kansas
Muscatine, Iowa
Mackey’s
Big Clothing House
Phil. J. Mackey
K. P. Hall
F. Whitman
F. A. Johnson
C. of
Masonic
Lodge No
A. F
A.M
G. A. Riencke
W. M
L. Johnson
Sec’y
Washington Charter No. 4
G. A. Tiencke
DE Molay Commandery
K. T
Geo
LB. Jackson
W. H. McCoy
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lod
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Hall
A. J. Barger
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
J. H. Cosgrove
Sue Browning
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
KOQ
Maccabee Hall
Asthauer
Iowa Avenue
E. G. O'Brien
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
Asthalter Building
Emma Sterneman
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Sally McCoskry
M. R
Frances Rosenbaum
E. S. Electa
E. S
A. L. Lindner
Emma Manlove
M. W
J. A. Leyda
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
G. A. R. Hall
W. W. Millett
A. C. Hopkinson
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
J. M. Butler
J. S. Howe
Cock, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange
Iown Avenue and
Second St
Muscatine, la
Hershey State Bank
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Muscatine Savings Bank
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