Wilton and Letts Notes From Aug 29
A crowded notice lists residents and visitors in Wilton Iowa on August 29 with travels to Muscatine Davenport Des Moines and Seattle. It mentions several families attending fairs camps and social events and reports on local business and visits. Letts updates include runaways injuries state fair attendance and community plans including a new cement walk and school start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Stamm
Silas
Garrison
McGrew Cottage
West Cherry Street
Barnes
Dick Garrett
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Carrie Hudler
Chicago
H. V. P. Small
James
W. H. Snyder
Cherry Street
T. M. Brown
Vine Street
Peter Reisch
E. S. Rabe
M. A. Shellabarger
Lincoln
Dave Parsons
Gans Nelson Fight Weigh In Battle Over Ring Attire
Goldfield Nevada August 29 A heated dispute looms as Billy Nolan seeks to force Kid Gans to weigh 133 pounds at ringside in fighting tags for the Nelson Gans lightweight title bout. Promoter Tex Rickard opposes the change while Siler outlines ring rules and safety limits. The bout offers a 30000 prize with 20000 to Nelson and 10000 to Gans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Nev
Billy Nolan
Nelson
Larry Sullivan
Goldfield Athletic Club
Gans
Nolan
Tex” Rickard
Reds Rout Reds 8 to 0 Amid Rain Slowed Series
The Cincinnati Reds were no match for Frank Chance's White Sox, falling 8 to 0 after adding new players including Ned Hanlon. Rain halted the second Athletics White Sox game in Philadelphia as Fielder Jones' champions prepare for the American League title race. Smith and Dygert listed to pitch, with Walsh or Patterson and Plank in the other game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Ned Hanlon
Frank Chance
Hanlon
Athletics
White Sox
Philadelphia
Bingham House
Fielder Jones
Smith
Dygert
Walsh
Patterson
Plank
Richest mining camp Geldfield full of money and vice
Subscribed for the battle and raised within one hour and is in the bank. Geldfield is described as the richest mining camp in the world with abundant money. Saloons and gambling halls stay open around the clock. Miners earn 4 to 6 dollars per shift. food is expensive with eggs at 50 cents a pair. Automobile trips to mines cost about 100 dollars each and autos are scarce to meet demand.
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Geldfield
Riverside Notes and Upcoming School Term
Riverside Iowa notes visits by W D Ott and Gen Annis family in Has kins and town. Mrs J W Baumgartner shows slow recovery from illness. Fall term begins next Tuesday with Principal H L Bryson and teachers Laura Clark Mand Carr Jose Allen. Rev H F Puch to close another year as M E church pastor next Sunday.
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Riverside
Iowa
W. D. Ott
Iowa City
Gen. Annis
Haskins
F. C. Scott
C. A. Overfelt
J. W. Baumgartner
H. L. Bryson
Laura Clark
Mand Carr
Jose Allen
H. F. Puch
M. E. Church
Baseball results from yesterday across major leagues and minors
National League games saw Chicago rout Cincinnati 8 0 and Pittsburg beat Philadelphia 5 3 in the first game while Philadelphia won 2 0 in seven innings to catch a train. American League games included a rain postponed Chicago Philadelphia and rain delays for Washington Detroit. Other leagues posted scores with St Louis 2 New York 1 and Cleveland 9 Boston 3. Minor leagues detailed numerous stacked scores across St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Davenport and Des Moines.
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W. L Pet
Chicks
New York
Ere
Pittsburg Ey
Philadelphia
Ee Ae
Brooklyn Eee
St. Louis
Rigiatwna A
Boston
Pet Chicago
Iil
Eede
Wwe
Cleveland
Nat St Louis
Detroit
Washington Boston
American Association
Columbus Peeeres
Milwaukee
Toledo
Oto. Ae
Minneapolis
Orig
Kansas City
Eae
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Wade
Washington
Brooklyn
Big City NBA Showdowns Hit Courts This Day
Cincinnati visits Chicago and New York plays Philadelphia while Boston hosts Brooklyn Chicago travels to Philadelphia St Louis meets New York Detroit faces Washington and Cleveland plays Boston in early season NBA action.
Farewell Sermon Hopes and Church Growth
The preacher plans his farewell sermon to his congregation on the day. Parishioners hope it is not his final departure, noting two years of service increased interest and growth in church works. Pr and Mrs L L Godlove and their son from Wellman Iowa recently visited and returned home. Alma Ott visited Washington and attended the chautauqua events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Godlove
Wellman
Iowa
Homeseekers Excursions from Iowa Central Rail
Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to southern regions. Rate one fare plus 2.90 with liberal limits and stop overs. For rates and details call agents or address A A Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Masonics and Chapters Meet Monthly in Iowa Listings
Society cards list regular meetings for Masonic Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 R A M Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 K T With stated meetings on the first Tuesday second Friday third Thursday and third Wednesday monthly in designated halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. F
A.M
A. W. Scott
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
W. H. McCoy
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
BE. C. W
The Degree of Penace Ceremony at Romona Council
Romona Council No 52 holds degree events the first and third Friday each month at Maccabee Hall. Members listed include Isabelle Henee of Pocahontas William Cosgrove Hector of Records Mrs Jasper Nelson and Colle Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romona
Meee
Norton
Maccabee Hall
Isabelle Henee
Pocahontas
William Cosgrove
Hector
Records
Jasper Nelson
Colle Wampum
Fraternal Bankers Reserve Meets Monthly at Woodman Hall
Fraternal Bankers Reserve holds meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at Woodman Hall at 7 p.m. Members in good standing are urged to attend. William Appel is president and J. R. Vanatta secretary, with Charles Lockwood as banker.
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Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
At & P.m
Wm. Appel
J. RB. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Affiin No. 815 Lodge Meeting Notice
The F. Co. 815 Muscatine Affin lodge meets every Tuesday at 8 PM in Fagle Lodge hall above Dunbar restaurant. Visitors welcome. Worthy Patron W. C. Towers. Worshipful Master John P. Breen. Secretary.
Highland Nobles and A. Fagle Lodge Announce Meetings
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Fisch's hall East Second street with James Morris as Protector and Elma Scott as Secretary. A. Fagle Lodge No 10 meets every Thursday evening at A U W hall Second street with J W Robinson M W and FH Howe recorder.
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James Morris
Elma Scott
A. Fagle
A. U. W. Bac
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
M. W
S. Howe
Fr. H. Dolsen
Local Masonic and Knights of Pythias Notices
RRO OF AMERICAN YEOMEN Muscatine Homestead No 336 meets Wednesdays in Yeoman hall over Jacob Fisch Sons hardware Fast Second street I M L Payne Foreman M P Goff 202 W 2nd Correspondent KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS WYOMING LODGE No 76 meets Fridays at 730 in K P building on Town avenue Visiting brethren invited F L Kemptner C C F L Bihtmeter K of R and S
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RRO
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Second Street
I. M. L. Payne
M. P. Goff
2Nd &T
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Town Avenue
F. L. Kemptner
C. C
M. B. A. Pend City Lodge No. 145 Meeting Notice
Modern Brotherhood of America lodge No. 145 meets the first and third Mondays at the K Y P building. Members in good standing are invited. King, president, and Chas Bran, secretary, sign the notice.
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post Details
G A R Post 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays at the hall on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander M. O. Stanwood presides with Adjutant Gus Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association Meeting Notice
Bloomington Council No. 175 F A A meets every Friday evening at their hall in Shammo Building on Fast Second Street. All members in good standing are invited to attend. W. D. Bowlby, President. P. Day, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
Fast Second St
W. D. Bowlby
Rf. P. Day
Pearl City Lodge holds regular meetings at Fisch Hall
K L G P Pearl City Lodge No. 45 conducts regular meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings of each month at Fisch Hall on Fast Second Street. James McElroy serves as President and Louise Maisenbach as Secretary.
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Pearl City Lodge No
Fisch Hall
Fast Second Street
James McElroy
Louise Maisenbach
John
Grand Army OF the App Rank
G. A. R Hall
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Targer
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors meets twice monthly
The Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Oracle Mrs Kate Punker, Recorder Mrs Emma Hoeffin, and Receiver Mrs Cora McCoy. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
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Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Punker
Emma Hoeffin
Cora McCoy
Local Lodges Meet On Various Weeknight Schedules
Lo and Ne Lodge No. 5 meets every Monday at their hall. Miriam Lodge No. 27 meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings at 7 30. Prairie F Encampment No. 4 meets on first and third Fridays at 7 20. Muscat day evening at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo & Ne
Miriam Lodge
Prairie F
Muscati
Court of Honor Meeting Notice for Muscatine No 677
Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members to Monday evening sessions at Woodman hall. Chancellor H G Schoenig and Recorder J C Coster preside and issue the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
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