Local News Highlights From Muscatine And Surrounding Areas
Dr. McNutt and others attend social events at Hare's hall while multiple residents return from travels to Eagle River Wisconsin and Wilton. Clergy Rev J N Elliott and Rev H P D Herr schedule sermons as classmates and alumni arrive for school openings. Local reporters C N Spicer and E M Hedges prepare for the new term, Miss Lillian Koll relays Pike's Peak burro trip, and Pine Mills correspondent Charles Fix reports on large apples from a seedling.
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Lillian Koll
the Journal
Pike’s Peak
Charles Fix
Journal
Pine Mills
Fix
First Class Investments Offer Mortgages for Assignment
G. M. Titus promotes safe real estate loans with choice first mortgage loans ready for assignment. Interest and principal collected without charge. Located at 213 Iowa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine and Gilchrist Play Baseball at Fair Grounds
Local teams Muscatine and Gilchrist schedule two games at Fair Grounds Park. Saturday game starts 3 45 p m and Sunday game at 3 p m. Support the home squad by attending both contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Gilchrist
Fair Grounds Park
Satin skin cream nourishes skin in latest ad feed
An advertising feed promotes Satin skin cream claiming deep nourishment for the skin. The spot emphasizes moisture, softness, and a satin-like finish, urging readers to try the product for improved texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read
Farewell Reception Planned for Rev. J. W. Potter
Epworth League of the Methodist church decides on an informal farewell reception for pastor Rev. J. W. Potter Monday evening. Congregation and friends invited. program planned with light refreshments in the lecture room. Also approved a foreign missionary bill of 35 dollars and other small accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Potter
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Rev
League
Dinner from the farm promises fresh flavors
The note highlights fresh, farm sourced ingredients as a main dinner feature with emphasis on newness and authenticity. It invites readers to enjoy meals that emphasize produce and home style cooking.
August marriage licenses issued in county clerk report
The county clerk reports sixteen marriage licenses issued in August. Licenses recorded for couples include Martin Long and Fannie M. Hines, Roy L. Hawk and A. Belle Westerfelt, N. J. Schmitt and Flava Wagner, Junius W. Preston and Mabel Stanwood, Isaac C. Myers and Ida F. Cole, J. W. Brayton and Deta V. Baylor, Frank Lammel and Delphie Barr, Charles C. Lemkau and Mabel B. Hoenig, Boyd Holliday and Stella M. Nickles, Henry L. Hayes and Lena Wintermute, Robert B. Brunno and Eva S. Mull, E. W. Lundy and Pearl H. Shetler, Franklin CC. Ast and Gertrude M. Trott, Wm. Alloway and Rose E. Wilson, Albert E. Pfau and Zelma F. Heinig, Fred H. Squire and Hattie Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richman
Martin Long
Fannie M. Hines
Roy L. Hawk
A. Belle Westerfelt
N. J. Schmitt
Flava Wagner
Junius W. Preston
Mabel Stanwood
Isaac C. Myers
Ida F. Cole
J. W. Brayton
Deta V. Baylor
Frank Lammel
Delphie Barr
Charles C. Lemkau
Mabel B. Hoenig
Boyd Holliday
Stella M. Nickles
Henry L. Hayes
Lena Wintermute
Robert B. Brunno
Eva S. Mull
E. W. Lundy
Pearl H. Shetler
Franklin CC. Ast
Gertrude M. Trott
Wm. Alloway
Rose E. Wilson
Albert E. Pfau
Zelma F. Heinig
Fred H. Squire
Hattie Drake
Aims and Advice for a Stable Life
The passage urges combining education and upbringing with practical counsel. It likens an M. B. C. diploma to bread and advises mixing family gold with self discipline, tempering with contentment, and seasoning with counsel and wit to secure a firm life staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staff of
Life
Mystery surrounds Ladd death in Mississippi River
Charles Ladd's body was recovered from the Mississippi River. The coroner's jury met and found only minor injuries. witnesses are limited and the cause remains uncertain. Police lean toward suicide, while some believe homicide. Inquest planned for the near term. body buried at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ladd
Mississippi River
Ladd
Dr. Eversmeyer
George Porter
J. B. Downer
Day
Appel
Miss Cleo Richards Hosts Launch Ride for visitors
Miss Cleo Richards entertained about ten couples at her Mulberry street home to honor Misses Julia and Bessie LeQuatte of Chicago. The group rode the Mignon from Whitmore's dock, then enjoyed refreshments at Leu's ice cream parlor after the river trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cleo Richards
Julia
Bessie LeQuatte
Chicago
Muscatine
Miss Richards
Mulberry Street
Whitmore’s
Mrs Henry Krug Celebrated by Ladies Aid Society
Mrs Henry Krug surprised at home yesterday afternoon by about 20 members of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational church in honor of her fiftieth birthday. Guests brought baskets and shared a fine spread. the afternoon featured music and games, described as highly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krug
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
Mrs. Krug
Henry Kooppen Surprised on Birthday at Sister’s Home
Sixty employees from B E Lilly and McColm Dry Goods surprised Henry Kooppen at his sister Mrs George Meier home 104 George Street Wednesday evening for his birthday. Music games and refreshments followed the surprise making the evening enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koeppen
B. E. Lilly and McColm Dry Goods
George Meier
George Street
Card Party Hosted by Col. Hare Circle Members
Keckler will entertain the Ladies of the Col. Hare Circle at a card party this afternoon at the Weed Park club house. All circle members have been invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keckler
Col. Hare
Weed Park
Col Hare Circle G A R Initiates Seven Members
The Col Hare Circle Ladies of the G A R held a special meeting last evening initiating seven new members and receiving three applications. A social hour followed.
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COL. Hare
Col. Hare Circle
Y W C A Boat Club Plans Final Slough Outing
The YWCA boat club will hold its regular outing on the slough this evening and it is believed to be the last for the season. The young ladies have enjoyed rides throughout the summer, but activities will cease as the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Boat Club
Slough
Tyrolean Singers to Perform in Muscatine Soon
The Tyrolean Singers who appeared at the St. Louis World's Fair will give concerts in Davenport Durant and Muscatine on Tuesday September 18. They will also appear in Davenport and Durant prior to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
St. Paul Red Wing
Reeds Landing
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque Ee
le Claire
Davenport - x Muscatine
Opie
Des Moines Rapids
Peaceess
Keokuk
St. Louis
Weeee Oo
Memphis Ee Dee
New Orleans
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Davenport
Durant
Ladies Host Luncheon at Weed Park for Mrs Houdek
A group of ladies gathered yesterday at Weed Park for a luncheon honoring Mrs. Richard Houdek, hosted by Mrs. Ed Millet and Mrs. Anna Freeland.
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Weed Park
Richard Houdek
Ed. Millet
Anna Freeland
Hoffmans Seeks 25000 Judgement in Stock Dispute
Arthur Hoffman sues H B Robertson of Coffeyville Kansas for 25000 claiming Robertson failed to deliver 1778 Muscatine Gas Oil and Mining stock and additional personal property valued at 17090. He cites Aug 20 agreement and seeks judgment for 25609 plus costs. Other suits note M F Shafer Co vs I N Cady for 300 and Louis Braun vs Thomas Agers Jr over wages for Carl Braun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hoffman
H. B. Robertson
Coffeyville
Kan
Robertson
Muscatine Gas, Oil and Mining Company
Country Home Party Entertained by Greiners
Miss Myrtle and Edna Greiner hosted guests at their country home over the past few days. Among attendees were Misses Elizabeth and Julia La Quatte of Chicago, Misses Anna and Cora Ringgenberg of Wilton, and Misses Ellen Hanley Daisy Pantel Cleo Richards Elizabeth Bridgman and Minnie Denton of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Edna Greiner
Elizabeth
Julia la Quatte
Chicago
Anna
Cora Ringgenberg
Wilton
Ellen Hanley
Daisy Pantel
Cleo Richards
Elizabeth Bridgman
Minnie Denton
Muscatine
Dr Little Honored as Vice President of Tuberculosis League
Dr. F H Little of this city has been named vice president of the American Anti Tuberculosis league, announced by President Dr George Brown. Little has shown strong interest in the society and is pleased with the honor. The league will meet in Atlantic City New Jersey next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical League
F. H. Little
American Anti-Tuberculosis League
George Brown
Little
League
Atlantic City
N. J
Social Session After Degree Work at Iowa Lodge
After the Iowa lodge A. F. and A. M. special meeting this evening to confer the Master Mason's degree, a social session will follow with refreshments served by the ladies. Visiting brethren are invited to attend.
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Iowa Lodge
A. F
A. M
A B C Girls Meet Tonight at Leila Thompson Home
Miss Leila Thompson hosts the A B C lab members this evening at her West Third street residence. Thompson will lead the session with the group.
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Miss Thompson
Leila Thompson
A. B. C.lab
West Third Street
Ladies Entertained at Weed Park Club House
Mrs Uerry Duaker and Mrs G W lead a ladies event at Weed Park Club House with social gathering and light refreshments. Leaders invite attendees to enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in the community venue.
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Weed Park Club House
Uerry Duaker
G. W
Labor Register of Local Firms and Clerical Staffs
A long list details bakers stenographers and clerks across Davenport Des Moines and surrounding firms. Names include Laura Junkin Adela Woolverton Ida Alderman Brandts Real Estate Arthur Hartsook Edward Willhite Anna Blanchird Stella Myres James Leary Henry Keckerslin J E Hoopes Co Nellie Hoffbauer W H Hoopes & Son Fern Baker Mary Neff Elsie Shepard Harold Will Lillian Bronner and others with roles in typing stenography bookkeeping and telegraph operations among local businesses. The entry reads like an employment or payroll roster.
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Laura Junkin
Bkr. & Sten
Bartemeier Hardware Co
Adela Woolverton
Bkr & Sten
County Recorder
Ida Alderman
Brandt's Real Estate Co
Howard Pantel
Bur & Sten
Shinn & Co
Davenport
Arthur Hartsook
Des Moines Saddlery Co
Edward Willhite
Fisch’s Hardware Co
Anna Blanchird
Batterson Button Co
Alma Kolhammer
Sten
Cohn Co
Miss Box Co
James Leary
Henry Keckerslin
Bkr
Chicago
Albert Shepard
Hentz Co
Amy Hoopes
Sten & Typewriting
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Orl
Citizen’s
Grand Street
Dr. McNutt
Hare’s Hall
John Sterneman
Eagle River
Wisconsin
Robert Lee
Letts
J. N. Elliott
The
Presbyterian Church
M. Whitacre
West Liberty
H. PD. Herr
Congregational Church
Anna Shaikhak
Ainsworth
Iowa
C. N. Spicer
Jefferson School
E. M. Hedges
Dr. Rupp
Vertist
Oppo. Journal
Fords
Brestand Puddin
Stars and Stripes
Our Fair City
H. Krug
Geo. Bitman
Arthur H. Hoffman
Sues
H. B
DR. Little
Kautz’s Bakery
M. B. Dewey
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