Local News and Short Visits Noted Around City
Local items report G M Dowell traveling to Grandview to visit relatives. J Webb heads for Davenport on the Firefly for a brief visit. Banner Lodge session set for 8 pm. Mrs W K Tyler leaves for Carthage Ill to visit relatives. M V Delaney on noon train to Wapello for a few days. Mrs O G Edwards returns home from Fairport after shopping. Dr E B Fulham improves home with new porch. Mrs C Gutzwiller returns from Rock Island after spending days here. Mrs J L Giesler and son Raymond travel to Clinton for a short stay. Fresh fruit advertised daily at 420 Mulberry. Mrs Geo Webb returns from Davenport after visiting relatives. Mrs J D Mahlstedt returns from Green River after visiting friends. L Huey returns home to Carthage Ill from visit. J H Fairchild returns to Eildon from J M Healey's. Mrs G Wieland returns home from Elrick Junction after visiting. Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society to meet at Mrs Chas Dunham’s 515 East Third street Wednesday. Mrs John Sloan and Mrs Alice Holsteen of Chicago depart for Davenport after visiting here.
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C. Gutzwiller
Rock Island
The
Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society
Chas. Dunham
East Third Street
C. M. Fuhrmaster
Porter Brown
Webster
E. E. Phelps
Manning Jaynes
Chautauqua Institute
Cap E. Miller
Lottie White
Grace Darling
Iowa City
Verne Hasty
Willi Barlow
Lillian Lonner
Waldo Phelps
Hedrick
Joseph Reop
Interstate interurban tax vote set for Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa announces a special election on September 5 to approve a three percent tax to aid the Iowa Missouri Traction and Power Co for building an interurban railway from Fairfield to Keosauqua via Birmingham and Mt. Zion. If approved the tax will be paid in two installments after road completion, and the company will supply electricity for power and lighting at no more than ten cents per thousand watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa-Missouri Traction and Power Co
Keosauqua
Birmingham
Mt. Zion
Senatorial Convention to Nominate in Muscatine Louisa Counties
The Republican senatorial convention for Muscatine and Louisa counties meets tomorrow at 1:30 PM in the court house. Muscatine will send 21 delegates and Louisa 12. Nomination comes to Muscatine. J I Nichols and J C Coster are named as prospective candidates.
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Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Court House
Muscatine County
Louisa County
J. I.nichols
J. C. Coster
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route via Niagara Falls
Promotion for the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Double Track Route to New York and Philadelphia praises direct through trains and scenic views. Descriptive literature is available free from Geo W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A. Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
One Fare via Louisville and Nashville R R to Alabama Florida Georgia
One fare via Louisville and Nashville R R to nearly all points in Alabama Florida and Georgia. Tickets on sale on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from May through November inclusive. Good returning 21 days from date of sale. For information consult local agent or J H Milliken and others in Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Chicago. Stone General Pass. Agent.
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J. H. Milliken
Louisville
F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. E. Davenport
St. Louis
H. C. Bailey
Chicago
Ill
C. L. Stone
Gen
L Pass
Southwest
L. E. Saupe
T. P.A
Independents Sign New Pitcher Amid Skeptical Games Week
Manager Grimes secured McKee of Michigan City Ind for next year with Rock Island Three I league ties in view. Local team plans few games this week as several opponents are unavailable, prompting rest and outings while Columbus Junction Fair invites a match on September 7 and a Keota Washington Muscatine slate follows.
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Keota
Washington
Little York
Duffy
Slough
Davenport
Sexton
Rock Island
Grimes
Independents
el Paso
McKee
Michigan City
Ind
True
Columbus Junction Fair Association
Muscatine
Stars to Play at Washington IA
The Stars amateur baseball team sails from El Paso to Washington Iowa for a series of games with the local fast team. Strengthened, they expect to win most matches, with games scheduled daily except tomorrow when Riverside meets Washington. Washington features fast players Koll Murray Fesler and Miller, making for tough competition during the chautauqua week.
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Stars
el Paso
Washington
Riverside
Koll
Murray
Fesler
Miller
Curiosity Leads to Investigation and Truth Lecture
Citizens flock to hear Robt Ingersoll on faith and doubt while a medical pitch touts Newbro’s Herpicide as the cure for dandruff and baldness. The ad claims it kills the dandruff germ and acts as a hair dressing, with samples available from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as agents.
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Robt. Ingersoll
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
West Liberty Boy Wins $200 Ames Scholarship
Alexander Wilson of West Liberty won the boys judging contest at the state fair and a $200 scholarship from Ames Agricultural College. He scored 538 of 800 in judging corn horses cattle and hogs, with the result announced at 10 o clock.
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Des Moines
Alexander Wilson
West Liberty
Ames Agricultural College
Wilson
Farm youth Walter Shroyer dies by own hand in Iowa
Oskaloosa Iowa August 28 Walter Shroyer aged 25 a well to do farmer committed suicide this morning by blowing the top of his head off with a shotgun Despondent over ill health authorities report the tragedy occurred on his farm the deceased is survived by unspecified relatives and friends
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Oskaloosa
Walter Shroyer
Local Company Considers Trip to State Monument Dedication
Rumors spread on the streets of a possible deployment of members from Company C to the dedication ceremonies at Chattanooga and Shiloh battlefields this fall. Gov. Cummins plans to attend, while Col. F. W. Bishop of the 54th regiment says he knows nothing definitive and doubts the unit will be sent after a long trail march.
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Chattanooga
Shiloh
Gov. Cummins
F. W. Bishop
54Th Regiment
54Th
Two youths Guilty in Disorderly Street Charge
Louie Schrimpf and August Begler appeared in police court and pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace, using obscene language, and related offenses. They were fined five dollars and costs and released. another Youth faces prosecution on the same charge.
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Louie Schrimpf
August Begler
Happy Hollow
Mrs Hyde Dies During Tonsil Operation in La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 28 Mrs Robert S Hyde died on the operating table after ten drops of chloroform were given for a minor tonsil procedure at a local hospital. Doctors fought to revive her but the heart did not beat again. Mrs Hyde was married to the son of a wealthy elevator man and grain buyer in the Northwest.
Cedar Township Republicans Hold Caucus at Cedar Center
Cedar Township republicans will hold a caucus at the Cedar Center school house at 7:50 p.m. Thursday August 30 to select four delegates to the county convention and to transact other business. J. F. Williams, Committeeman.
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Cedar
Lost and found notices from a historical paper
A set of classified style lines mentions a dark red heifer calf found in a pasture with owner contact by Mrs. Mary Weed, a lost pocketbook between Keckerville and town, a return request to an office, an ad for Satin skin cream after shaving, and a farm rental eight miles north of Muscatine on Tipton road by Thos Frenzell Moscow Iowa.
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Mary Weed
Muscatine
Tipton Road
Thos
Bomb House Raid Ends In Fatal Gun Battle
Rigar August 28 police and troops besieged a lodging house on St Olivia street where bombs were found. Revoltionists inside fired on attackers and troops fired back killing or wounding all inmates two men and one woman died. A Lettish student was killed nearby during arrest resistance. Moscow August 28 monarchist party calls for dictatorship and autocracy to end army demoralization and abolish parliament.
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Rigar
St. Olivia Street
Moscow
Girls Had the Boys Guessing Last Night
Miss Ellen Hanley and Daisy Pantel hosted a social at Mulberry street in honor of Julia and Bessie LeQuatte of Chicago visiting two weeks. Gentlemen guessed partners after mixed up homes then enjoyed a river launch on Capt. Whitmore’s steamer Mignon followed by a social at Miss Hanley’s with refreshments.
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Ellen Hanley
Daisy Pantel
Mulberry Street
Julia
Bessie LeQuatte
Chicago
Capt. Whitmore
Excursion by Young Ladies Guild Aboard the Columbia
Over 300 people joined the Young Ladies Guild of the Presbyterian church on an afternoon trip aboard the steamer Columbia. About 350 attended as the Davenport boat arrived about 1 20, the voyage began at 2. The party planned to land at Muscatine around 9 with refreshments served and a tidy profit anticipated.
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Young Ladies Guild of
The
Presbyterian Church
Columbia
Boute
Davenport
Muscatine
Delegates From Grace Lutheran Headed to Iowa City Convention
Miss Louise Maisenbach and Miss Ada Hoover from Grace Lutheran Luther League depart at 3 20 pm for Iowa City where the state convention opens today and runs through Wednesday and Thursday. Rev H F Martin accompanies them on the program.
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Louise Maisenbach
Ada Hoover
Luther League
Grace Lutheran Church
Iowa City
H. F. Martin
Davenport Lawn Party Honors Rosela Brown
Myrtle and Helen Reinhart and Rosalie Witteman entertained about 25 friends at 410 West Fifth Street Davenport last evening for Rosela Brown. The decorated home and lawn hosted music games and refreshments ending in a pleasant social evening.
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Davenport
Myrtle
Helen Reinhart
Rosalie Witteman
West Fifth Street
Rosela Brown
Luther League entertains members at Cedar Street home
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran church was entertained last evening by Mrs. Charles Klink at her Cedar street residence. About 45 attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening with music and games followed by light refreshments.
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Luther League of the
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles Klink
Cedar Street
Picnic Supper on the Muscatine Slough
A small party of young people took supper to the Muscatine slough last evening and chartered row boats for a moonlit lunch. John Bailey of Washington, Iowa, was the out of town guest.
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Muscatine Slough
John Bailey
Washington
Paudiet's Band To Play Labor Day Dance
Paudiet's band will give a dance in Hare's hall on Labor Day evening. The event caps the celebration day and serves as the grand finale of the holiday program.
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Paudiet
Hare
Farther Lights Ladies Plan Trolley Party
The Farther Lights society of the Baptist church invites friends to a trolley ride this evening hosted by the young ladies of the group.
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The
Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast on One Way Tickets
Iowa Central announces reduced one way fares to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana and Idaho from September 15 to October 31. Fares set at $15.00 below regular price. Inquiries through agents or A B Cutts G P T Y A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Utah
Montana
Idaho
A. B. Cutts
G. P
TY. A
Minneapolis
Minn
Sigourney Chautauqua Echoes With Contests and Visits
The Sigourney chautauqua closed with county boys corn judging led by Rex Hemsley and Marion Baty winning top ears. Sessions featured farmers institute, a Des Moines lecture on farming, spelling, a rural debate, and Cleveland ladies orchestra concert followed by graduation. Local residents and travelers moved through camp activities and visits, with attendees planning future appearances and travel.
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Sigourney
Farmers’ Institute and Meat Producers’ Association
Cleveland Ladies
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Pearl Hayes
Hayesville
Kate Walker
Lancaster Township
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
W. C. Wilcox
James McClanahan
South English
Sam Hurst
Webster
Charley Goodman
Murro
North Dakota
E. L. Root
Delta
Mamie Fisher
Belle Plaine
Centerville
Benjamin R. Tillman
Lawyers Open Convention In St Paul
The American Bar Association convention opens with an executive committee meeting at the Ryan hotel. George R. Peck will deliver the opening address. Sessions resume at the state capitol with papers by Roscoe Pound and John J. Jenkins. Judge Alton B. Parker will give the annual address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
New York
May save her life Lena Brownshausen in critical Iowa City case
Lena Brownshausen the Kepta girl who shot herself over a love affair was brought to a Iowa City hospital for X ray treatment. Doctors have not located the bullet yet but surgeons hold hope for recovery.
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Iowa City
Lena Brownshausen
First Class Investments Offers Safe Mortgage Loans
First Class Investments advertises first mortgage real estate loans as absolutely safe with ready for assignment options. G. M. Titus maintains a selection on hand and promises interest and principal collected without charge at 213 Iowa Avenue.
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G. M. Titus
Lowa Avenue
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Grandview
Batterson
Miss J. Webb
Banner Lodge
M. V. Delaney
Wapello
Dr. McNutt
O. G. Edwards
Fairport
E. B. Fulham
J. L. Giesler
Raymond
Clinton
J. G. Barger
J. D. Mahlstedt
Green River
L. Huey
Carthage
J. H. Fairchild
Eildon
J. M. Healey
John Sloan
Alice Holsteen
Philadelphia
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South Carolina
Tennessee
Cohn
Washington, IA
Company C
la Crosse
Wis
River Bulletin
Chante
St. Paul
Red Wirt Eset
Reed's Landing
la Crosse Seen Eee
P. du Chieneeeeee
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le Claire Es
Dubuque
Kecklerville
Town
Gibson
Saturday’s Journal
Lawyers Open Convention
Judge Parker
American Bar Association
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