Births and marriages noted in Muscatine area
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. Stoker at 313 West Sixth. Albert F. Shepard and wife at 414 Lee welcomed a son Sunday at 3 AM. John T. Brugman and Miss Mary R. Healey received a marriage license from County Clerk W. S. McKee. Mrs. W. M. Ream returned to Muscatine after two weeks in Oskaloosa. An excursion on the Hennepin canal on steamers Columbia and Silver Crescent is set for Sept 1 at 50 cents round trip, via W. G. Block Co. The Birkett family attraction is advertised at the Columbus Junction fair Sept 2–4. Mrs. J. N. Dodd and Jessie left for Davenport after visiting Mrs. Frank Maylone and will travel home to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Shepard
Lee Street
John T. Brugman
Mary R. Healey
W. S. McKee
W.M. Ream
Oskaloosa
Muscatine
Hennepin Canal
Columbia
Silver Crescent
W. G. Block Co
J. N. Dodd
Jessie
Davenport
Frank Maylone
East Eighth Street
Washington
F. M. Mossberry
Lloyd Maffit
Wapello
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Arthur
Albert Rice
Birmingham
Rice
Georgia
Junita
Rodney Rabenold
Haskins
S. Rabenold
W. B. Lamberson
Kate
Nora Springs
A. S. Thompson
Howard Letts
Claude Duncan
Nichols
J. S. Blair
Montrose
H. M. Letts
Ruth Hannan
Moline
Mii
J.M. Delzell
Frederick
Morning Sun
T. D. Wilson
Sam Robertson
Fred Cutcomb
Lizzie Deihl
Harvey Wilson
Glen Huffman
A. Alexander
S. McKinley
Fred Courts
Sprague Courts
Marion Wall
Mediapolis
Mary Trumbull
Katherine Marshall
Margaret Huffman
Susie Beck
Lake Geneva
Wis
Dr. Ditmer
Manchester
Wm. Bell
C. D. Trumbull
Burlington
Burlington Hospital
Nellie Sterrett
Seattle
Wash
Rose Wright
Monroe City
Olathe
Kan
Ruth Tuck
Anna Rutledge
Evanston
Florence Curran
Minnie Fent
Cedar Rapids
E. D. Matthews
Texas
Frank Carter
Louisiana
Huffman
R. N. Dalberg
Keosauqua
C. S. Marshall
Helen Mize
Columbus Junction
Margaret Hungate
Warriett Metts
Veda Maxson
Minnie Carter
Oakville
Elliott
Bess Butler
Hazel Pierce
Hattie Smith
Inez Mellinger
Nina Hewitt
Louise Lyman
Myra McKelvey
Exchange Bank
H. M. Griffin
Griffin
Willson
James R. Willson
R. E. Willson
Iowa
Earnest Liverty
Peter Abrahamson
John Simpson
Rev. R. Gilkinson
Curtis Dowell
Will Sperry
John Grim
Lou Dowell
S. E. Dowell
Hhautauqua
John Kilpatrick
J. W. Reid
Jas. Anderson
Robert Allen
Miller Trial Tomorrow Before Judge Jackson in Juvenile Court
The trial of Frank Miller, charged with cutting Cecil Ore at Hare's dance hall entrance Saturday night, will be held tomorrow before Judge D W Jackson in the juvenile court since the defendant is under 18. J G Kammerer was appointed to bring the action in County Attorney I S Pepper’s absence at Ft. Riley with Company C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Frank Miller
Cecil Ore
Hare
D. W. Jackson
J. G. Kammerer
I. S. Pepper
Ft. Riley
Company C
New Yardmaster Named After Shafnit Retirement
Joseph O'Brien of Ottumwa Iowa arrived in Muscatine and will assume yardmaster duties for the Rock Island and Milwaukee railroads. Henry Shafnit of Cedar Street, the current yardmaster, is resting from injuries and will be away about three months during which O'Brien serves in his capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shafnit
Joseph O'Brien
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Rock Island
Milwaukee Roads
Cedar Street
Mr. O’brien
Trial Postponed for Huttig-McDermid Button Co. Manager
The trial of A. S. Garland, manager of Huttig-McDermid Button Co., charged with exceeding the speed limit, has been postponed to Saturday September 19 after his automobile was wrecked near Third and Sycamore streets several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Garland
Huttig-McDermid Button Company
Third
Sycamore Streets
Hintermeisters Host Watermelon Party At Fruitland
Weed Lawn at near Fruitland served as the setting for a watermelon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hintermeister. A large crowd from Fruitland attended with about twenty five guests arriving from Muscatine by wagonette. Music highlighted the evening with performances by Esther Gray Minnie Lorber Bertha Hoyte Jessie Leona Smith Helen Boyles Ethel Boyles Elmer Corwin and Reuben Strause. Clarence Streitler and Helen Schrimph won the watermelon eating contest. Ice cream and cake followed the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hintermeister
Weed Lawn
Fred Hintermeister
Fruitland
Muscatine
Esther Gray
Minnie Lorber
Bertha Hoyte
Jessie
Leona Smith
Helen
Ethel Boyles
Elmer Corwin
Reuben Strause
Clarence Streitler
Helen Schrimph
Miss Battey to Marry Frank Mucha in September
Miss Alice Battey of 604 East Eighth street will wed Frank Mucha on September 9 at the Friends church with Rev. Pliny Frye officiating. Battey recently resigned as stenographer at Te Strake on West Third street. The couple plans to reside at the corner of East Eighth street and Mulberry avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Battey
East Eighth Street
Frank Mucha
Friends’ Church
Pliny Frye
Miss Battey
Emma. C. Battey
Te Strake
West Third Street
Mr. Mucha
John O. Mucha
Eighth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Pleasant six o'clock dinner in honor of Selah Johnson
Miss Vera Welch hosted a small group at her corner Sixth and Spring home Sunday. The event celebrated Miss Selah Johnson about to depart for a summer vacation in the southern states. A musical program featured Miss Della Moore, Miss Maude Wilson, Mert Welch, and Miss Welch with piano selections. Red and white asters decorated the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Welch
Sixth
Spring Streets
Selah Johnson
Della Moore
Maude Wilson
Mert Welch
Ladies Aid supper planned at German Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid society will host its annual supper on October 7 at the parsonage next to the church, Rev. and Mrs. C A Dettmers. The next meeting in a few weeks will select committees and finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
C. A. Dettmers
Mulberry Avenue Bride to Be Bridesmaid in Cedar Rapids
Miss Gertrude Block of Mulberry avenue left the city this morning for Cedar Rapids Iowa to act as bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Jessie Rider to Clyde Williams set for Thursday evening at the bride's home. Miss Rider, well known here, is a former Wilton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Block
Mulberry l Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Rider
Clyde Williams
Miss Rider
Wilton
Birthday Party for Master Joseph Powers
Master Joseph Powers celebrated his seventh birthday at home on Saturday afternoon. A number of friends were invited and the children enjoyed a pleasant afternoon followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Powers
National Union to Convene Session at Maccabee Hall
The National Union will hold a session at their hall on Wednesday evening September 2 at the old Maccabee headquarters. Applications will be received while several members will be balloted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Union
Maccabee
Royal Neighbor Aid Society Meeting Notice
All members are requested to attend tomorrow afternoon's meeting at the Weed Park club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Aid Society
Weed Park Club
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meeting Set at Weed Park
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club schedules a meeting tomorrow at 2 PM at the Weed Park club house. Full attendance is requested to ensure a complete gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Weed Park Club
Lodge No 2 A F and A M meeting notice
Regular communication of Iowa lodge No. 2 at 8 o clock p m on Tuesday September 1 1908 per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Presbyterian church group to dine at Butz cottage
The Christian Endeavors society of the Presbyterian church will hold a supper at the Butz cottage on Geneva Island tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavors Society of the Presbyterian Church
Butz Cottage
Geneva Island
Iowa Telegraph Operator Named Heir to Servia Throne Plot
Chicago reports a plot to dethrone King Peter of Servia led by Theodore Max Obilitch de La Zarre, an Iowa Rock Island railroad employee. A 250000 dollar independent army is planned with H B McGregor commanding 3000 veterans and 2000 volunteers sought. De La Zarre alias Theodore Streu is identified as heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Peter of
Servia
Theodore Max Obilitch de la Zarre
Rock Island Railroad
Numa
Iowa
Balkans
Peter
America
Obilitch
Obilitch de la Zarre
King la Zarre
Alexander
Max de la Zarre
Rock Island Company
Theodore Streu
Little City
County Line
Mr. Streu
Ottumwn
Courier
Lee Syndicate
Deaths and Local News From Columbus Junction
David Rawhouser aged resident of Columbus City dies after long illness and is to be buried Wednesday. Miss Mary Jane Waugh dies after years of frail health at her sister’s home with funeral plans pending. Colum bus Junction notes list visits, travels, and gatherings involving local residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Waugh
Columbus City
Miss Waugh
A. M. Wilson
Henry Aulburn
Junction
J. A. Greer
Olathe
Kan
Monmouth
Greer
U. P
R. J. Reaney
Des Moines
Labor Union for Bryan After Row in New York
After a long debate the Central Federated union endorsed the Elevator Constructors and Millwrights union resolution pledging support to the Democratic party and William Jennings Bryan while opposing the Republican party for actions against labor. Several delegates argued the body should not engage in party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
dAfter
Central Federated Union
Central Organization of Labor Unions
American Federation of Labor
Elevator Constructors and Millwright’s
Republican Party
Bryan
Democratic Party
Meyer Family Robbed of Jewels at Summer Home
Hamilton Mass August 31 police opened an inquiry to determine if a theft of valuable jewelry occurred last night while the Meyer family was dining at their summer residence in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mass
Meyer
Balloon Lands in Lake Erie Near Buffalo
Word from Buffalo reports the Queen Louis balloon landed in Lake Erie near Buffalo yesterday and both occupants were rescued. The Chicago balloon rose last night and landed today near St. Paris, Ohio, about fifty miles west of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Erie
Chicago
St. Paris
Here
Elocuent Sermon by Davenport Assistant at St Matthias
Rev James Dannahy assistant at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport officiated at St Matthias Catholic Church yesterday. He celebrated both first and second masses and delivered a sermon of unusual eloquence for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
City
James Dannahy
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St. Matthias Catholic Church
The Yankee Regent at Grand Opera House Tuesday
Bob Martins production of Ben M Jerome musical The Yankee Regent comes to the Grand Opera House Tuesday. John Collins stars with a large chorus and a praiseworthy cast in a tuneful comedy noted for its Goodwin style humor. Seats go on sale Monday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Martin
Ben M. Jerome
Turner Farmer Dies by Own Action After Family Tragedy
Julius Turner a 69 year old Clay City Indiana farmer who killed his wife and fatally wounded his son in June due to insane jealousy hanged himself in the county jail. Mrs Turner 49 had been living near Saylor Springs since their separation. Their son Glenn worked on a farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Clay City
Julius Turner
Turner
Saylor Springs
Glenn
Aquatic Contest Set for September 7 at the Y M C A
The local Y M C A hosts an all member aquatic contest on Monday September 7 with ten events including plunge dive phot distance and underwater swim. A trophy awaits the top point scorer. The Ducks led by Ollie Munn challenge any association team for water polo Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducks
Ollie Munn
Cousin Aims to Place Williams in Atlantic City
Talbot Williams of Baltimore declares that his cousin W S G Williams was in Atlantic City last Wednesday night when Charles B Roberts was shot in a roller chair with W S G Williams' wife. He says he has been at Cambridge Springs for treatment since last Thursday and only learned of the shooting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Atlantic City
Roberts
Pittsburg
Talbot. Williams
Baltimore
W. S. G. Williams
Charles B. Roberts
Talbot Williams
Cambridge Springs
Low Fares West to Pacific Coast via Chicago Line
Low fares from September 1 to October 31 to California and Pacific Northwest points. One way second class Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane Victoria Vancouver and more at 38 dollars. Berth sleeper from Chicago to Pacific Coast seven dollars. Liberal stop overs. Info from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
California
Pacific Northwest
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Victoria
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
F. A. Miller
Morning Sun Social Notes and Arrivals
Morning Sun Iowa notes visitors and locals with arrivals from Golden City Winnemucca and Des Moines. The A P Missionary society met at Mrs Thos McClement along with several named residents. Attendees included Drs Carl Smythe and Smythe and Sam Robertson with others visiting Burlington game observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Wm. Jarvis
Golden City
Carlos Jarvis
Winnemucca
Nev
A. P. Missionary Society
Thos. McClement
Sam Robertson
H. M. Adams
C. A. McElhinney
Bert McKinley
Carl
Dr. Smythe
Frank J
Confederate Gen Alexander Stewart dies at Biloxi
New Orleans report says Lieut. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart, one of the last two survivors of Confederate service, died Saturday in Biloxi Mississippi. The obituary notes his rank and status among Civil War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander P. Stewart
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Muscatine Woman Leaves for Porto Rico Mission Post
Miss Lettie Kennedy, a well known Muscatine woman, departs tomorrow noon for Porto Rico to teach at a San Juan mission school under Episcopal church supervision. She will sail from New York on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Kennedy
Tomorow
Miss Lettie Kennedy
Muscatine
Porto Rico
San Juan
Episcopal Church
New York
Morning Sun and Mediapolis Social Notices Run Together
Residents attend fairs church meetings and family gatherings while traveling to Burlington Seattle and Columbus City. The community reports marriages visits by relatives and plans for camp meetings concerts and a band merchants game with local sportsmanship.
Chairman Is Chosen for Democratic Campaign Post
Ridgeford Conn Aug 31 It was learned that the eastern manager for the national campaign has been virtually chosen by National Chairman Mack though public announcement may wait a few days Mack discussed national and state situation with Melbert Cary during a visit yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeford
Conn
Mack
Melbert RB. Cary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birkett
Columbus Junction Fair
Miller
A. S. Weidling
Iowa Avenue
H. B. McGregor
Pontiac, Ill
David Rawhouser
Rawhouser
Pennsylvania
Chas. Rawhouser
David Griffith
Will
Police
East Side
Hamery
Humane Society
Baird
Labor Union
Willis’ Parlor OF Sweets
Mulberry Ave
Cairo
Chas. E. Murray
Rose Arning
C. R. Zimmerman
J. S. Kinkead
W. R. Smythe
D. McElhinney
Murray-Arning
W. W. Eastburn
W. D. Curran
W. W. Cilley
Waverly
Knickerbocker
Barker
Page'son Avenue
Page's On
Avenue
Page's
Newell Ave
Theo. Gottbrecht
E. 2Nd St
Houser Farm
H. J. Heinz & Co
Cable
New Jewelry
West Second Street
Bartlett Pears
Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery
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