Former Letts Prominent Chicago Suicide Shocks Town
Noah M. Letts of Chicago formerly of Letts and Marshalltown killed himself in a Chicago Union hotel room by morphine. He was a cousin of the Letts families and once a noted promoter, later ruined by drink. a farewell note to his sons urged them to abstain, and another to his brother Frank asked care for his boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
Union Hotel
Randolph Street
Chicago
Letts
Havemeyer
J. Pierpont Morgan
Muscatine
Noah Letts
Mr. Letts
F. C. Letts
Marshalltown
Mr. Leits
Heyworth Building
Western Grocers’ Company
National Grocery Company
Middle West
Greenwood Boulevard
Evanston
Frank
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kings of Wall Street
H. O. Havemeyer
First National Bank
Harry G. Selfridge
Washingtonian
Calumet Avenue
J.S. Owens
Sherman House
Arthur Mano Brianza
Ned
Delano
Tenant dispossessed by New Discovery cough remedy
A brief ad notes a tenant quickly dispossessed by Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs or colds, priced 50c and $1.09, advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Polly Premrose to Be Presented September 1
A southern actress will play the little Rebel in Polly Primrose under D. L. Williamson and Miss Arden. The Louisiana native has a strong reputation for art and audiences. Mr. Justice, a Carlisle familiar to New York crowds, leads a well chosen supporting company. The show has drawn solid crowds this season and should attract a full house.
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Polly Primrose
D. L. Williamson
Miss Arden
Louisiana
Art
Mr. Justice
Carlisle
New York
Little Homestead drama heads to Grand for Sept 2 show
The Little Homestead by W. B. Patton unfolds in a rural New England village. A faithful interior, winter storms and blizzards heighten realism as mounting details boost its charm and success at the Grand matinee and night Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
New England
Muscatine Sunday School Convention Held at Atalissa
Muscatine county Sunday schools held their annual convention in Atalissa today with many local attendees. Participants from Muscatine included Rev. J W Potter who spoke on The Teacher Demand and Supply. Rev J B Bloom of Wilton addressed The Teacher's Opportunity. Miss Alice Mulford of Muscatine led the Primary and Junior Work round table.
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Atalissa
Muscatine
J. B. Bloom & Wilton
Round Table
Alice Mulford
Presided Over Elk Meeting in Davenport
Phil J Mackey of This City wins laurels as he presides over the Davenport lodge of Elks. Exalted ruler of Muscatine Lodge No. 304 BPOE conducted initiatory exercises at last night's session. Davenport bills praise his dignity and grace in lodge work followed by a banquet that extended late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
J. Mackey
Davenport
Muscatine Lodge
Daveenport Lodge of Elks
Mackey
Columbus Junction Man Starts to Disrobe in City
A Columbus Junction man began removing his clothing along the railroad near Mad Creek yesterday. He left a shoe and hat, then discarded a necktie and collar at the high bridge, with other garments found later along the route. He complained of heat and intended to walk home. Police were notified but he had left town, and the bummery crowd was reported full after multiple arrests yesterday.
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Mad Creek
Columbus Junction
High Bridge
Round House
Marshall Charles Binz
Wilton
Wilton Savings Bank
Toolsboro
Starr
Front Street
South Muscatine
Fred Brown
Simons
George Volker
Narrow Escape Involving Two Ladies On Mulberry Street
Two women residing near Summit, Mrs. William Crow and Mrs. Dowald, were thrown from a horse at Mulberry and Second streets when frightened by an object. The rig was damaged but minor. both women were helped to Dr. E. B. Fulham’s office and found to have non serious injuries.
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Summit
Mulberry
Second Streets
William Crow
Dowald
E. B. Fulham
Little Norma Fletcher Dies Aged Two
Norma Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Fletcher residing at 622 Demorest avenue died last evening shortly after 6 o clock at age two years nine months and eleven days She had been ill for some time and all efforts to save her life failed Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the parents home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
D. H. Darrow
South Hill
Holley Orris
Fred Duncan
Tennessee
Holly
Muscatine
D. W. McAvoy
Chicago
George McAvoy
Nellie Pierce
Nichols
F. M. Mossberry
Lucile
Conesville
A. D. Gardner
Wapello
A. C. Kelly
E. P. Shellabarger
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Norma Fletcher
A. Fletcher
Archie Fletcher
Demorest Avenue
Norma
Field Day Entries Close Saturday at 7 30 P M
Entries for the Labor Day field day exercises close Saturday evening at 7 30. Notify F D Applegate at the Y M C A to enter. Medals arrived and are on exhibition in Barnard's display window. Henry Ficken leads the bicycle races ensuring a strong program with several city athletes entering.
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F. D. Applegate
Barnard
Henry Ficken
Eye examinations needed for headaches in children
If a child complains of headaches you should not rush to send them to school until their eyes are carefully examined. Eye defects often cause headaches and poor study performance, and free exams can reveal the truth. Dr. J. L. Pentzer of Muscatine Optical Co. offers examinations.
Chayka heads to Davenport to watch Dudley debut
George Chayka the Muscatine White Sox left fielder departs at noon for Davenport to see Jim Dudley pitch his first game for the Davenport Three I league team. Eat at the Globe tomorrow with prompt service day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chayka
Muscatine White Sox
Davenport
Jim Dudley
the Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Letts Kills
Noah M. Letts
Noah
Marshallstown
Iowa
Afton
Carroll
Fortune
Emma Smith
Oak Park
Amia
Low
Yates Center
Kan
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Canadian Grocery Company of Canada
All Enterprises
Honolulu
Bell Boys
Reno
le Strange Bros
Mackey’s Model Clothing House
Tall
Darrow
Co. A. Carpenter
Mary
William
Calista Carpenter
Arthur
Oakland Township
S. W. Adamson
Carpenter
W. H. Gelatt
E. R. Harvey
Washington
J. A. Sprague
D. R. Foster
Frank Life
Columbus City
J. L. Pentzer
Pres
Muscatine Optical Co
East Second St
Palmer House
Wagner & Bennison, Proprietors
East 2Nd Street
Browning College
B. E. Lilly’s
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
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