Muscatine Redmen Elect Officers After Annual Meeting
The Muscatine Tribe of Redmen held its annual meeting electing Daniel Borgstadt as Prophet and Sherman Wingerter as Sachem. Other officers included Fred Reay Senior Sagamore Levi Cunningham Junior Sagamore Lester Smith Chief of Records and more. A smoker and social hour followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musquitine Tribe of
Redmen
Sherman Wingerter
Daniel Borgstadt
Sagamore
Fred Reay
Levi Cunningham
Lester Smith
W. D. Hine
Ed. Hagerman
Albert Vettel
Earl Mann
Carl Nester
P. D. Bowers
Forest
William Ahill
Open House Planned by Local YMCA on New Year's Day
The Local YMCA announces an all day open house on New Year’s Day to attract men and non members. Special amusements are planned with basketball games and other athletic contests likely included as part of the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Husband Tracks Affinity Wife Across State to Des Moines
A husband traces his wife and her lover G. O. Heaton across towns until they are found living as man and wife in Des Moines. The report notes the pursuit and discovery of the pair, with the husband pursuing justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Heaton
Town
Des Moines
Andrew Ivers
Eagle Lodge to Entertain Columbus Junction and Washington Lodges
At Eagle Lodge No 10 AOUW annual meeting plans were set to entertain Columbus Junction and Washington lodges with a big initiation on December 10. A class of twenty five will be admitted and social features arranged. Officers for Muscatine Workmen were elected including Past Master Workman J B Reay and Master Workman Fred Beitel with a slate of eight more roles and examining physicians listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Columbus Junction
Washington
Eagle Lodge
Muscatine
Ivers Arrests Wife and Partner in Des Moines Case
Muscatine reported both Effie Ivers and her supposed accomplice were arrested in Des Moines after Mrs Ivers and their child vanished. John Ivers, once a button factory worker at 617 Mulberry Ave, tracked them across the state from Ft. Madison to Des Moines and now awaits recall for the upcoming hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ivers
Mulberry Avenue
Ft. Madison
Effie
Des Moines
Local Notes From Morning Sun Extend Family News
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Geo Lagle on November 27. Frank McClanahan visited from Monmouth. Ros Bergen returns after four years in the navy. Mrs Oliver Wilson and children relocate to Sterling Kansas. Mrs Margaret Smith from Newton visits town. Dr E W Browning of Solon IA guests here over Sunday. Hugh McConnell of Marshalltown IA stays with Dr D Y Graham. Miss Mattie Guy returns from Burlington. Dorothy Curran is seriously ill. W J McElhinney prints sale of 70 horses on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Geo. Lagle
Frank McClanahan
Monmouth
Ros. Bergen
U. S. Navy
Oliver Wilson
Sterling
Kan
Margaret Smith
Newton
E. W. Browning
Solon
Hugh McConnell
Marshalltown
D. Y. Graham
Mattie Guy
Burlington
Dorothy Curran
W. J. McElhinney
Local girl attempts suicide at Davenport resort
Pretty Miss Pearl McCloskey of Muscatine aged 20 tried to end her life by swallowing potash after a night of distress at a Davenport resort where she had been staying. Her mouth and throat burned, physicians revived her after hours, and her mother Mrs Minnie Welz said the act stemmed from attempts by an undesirable suitor. The incident follows a prior carbolic acid attempt two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl McCloskey
Muscatine
Davenport
Minnie Welz
McCloskey
Miss McCloskey
Muscatine Man Speaks at State Historical Society Meeting
Hon I B Richman of Muscatine addressed the State Historical Society in Iowa City on Resources in California History as part of an evening program. Gov Garst also spoke and Mr and Mrs Richman attended a banquet at the Berkeley Imperial after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Richman
The
Iowa Historical Society
Iowa City
Muscatine
State Historical Society
Richman
California
Garst
Berkeley Imperial
Muscatine County Sunday School elects officers at Cranston meeting
The Muscatine County Sunday School association held its annual meeting at Cranston Iowa with eighty people present. Officers elected included President F M Ziegler Vice president Alice Mulford and Secretary Treasurer A W. The event featured addresses by J G Mitchell religious work secretary of the local Y M C A and was regarded as highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Ziegler
Alice Mulford
A. W. Hine
Muscatine County Sunday School Association
Cranston
Iowa
Muscatine
J. G. Mitchell
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Easy Digestion
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets improve digestion by providing active fruit and vegetable essences that aid the stomach. It offers a free trial by mail and requests inquiries to F. A. Stuart Co., 150 Stuart Bldg., Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall. Mich
Iowa City Five Te Play Here Tonight Curtain Raiser Roach Musser Clash
The local Y M C A gym hosts the first major game as the association five meets the Iowa City Independents. Iowa City has not lost to date, Cedar Rapids teams fell to the locals, and the Roach and Musser versus Mee Kee and Bliven Employers teams provide the curtain raiser with fast play and strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Iowa City Independents
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
One Day Cold Cure Ad Claims E W Grove Signature
Vintage ad asserts only Bromo Quinine laxative cures a cold in one day with the signature of E. W. Grove. Claims world wide use and a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Buffalo Eventful Holiday Visiting and Local News
Buffalo Iowa residents share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Davenport Clinton and Chicago. LeRoy Ezgers marries Emma Meyhaus at St Pauls English Lutheran with Ezger Button Plant Co. manager Fegers. Ladies Aid Bazaar at Turner Hall features fancy articles, supper, oysters, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
C. F. Elms
Bessie
Warren Elms
Chicago
W. L. Clark
C. Schwertinger
A. Murer
W. L. Irrick
Clinton
Melinda Languith
Davenport
L. H. Morehead
Marguerite Metzger
St. Katherine’s School
J. Metzger
Earl Dorman
LaSalle, Ill
A. H. Dorman
LeRoy Ezgers
Emma Meyhaus
Blue Grass
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
W. H. Blanche
Meyhaus
Fegers
Ezger Button Plant Co
Adelia
Florence Stricker
Wm. DeLap
Pheiffer
Mary
Keota
Ladies’ Aid
Turner Hall
Stella Frank
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Sor
T Ax
Office OF Sachem
Effie Ivers
G. O
Heaton
S.S.S
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
LOGAL
A. O. U. W. Will
J. B. Reay
Fred Beitel
Martin Gabler
Wm. Geller
John Groters
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
S. L. Johnson
Geo. Herwig
Frank Rhoad
Wm. Hingst
Frank Halstead
A. J. Oliver
R. W. Durkee
E. H. King
W. S. Norton
Cal. W. Smith
H. Johnson Dean
J. L. Klein
Miss Pearl M'Closkey
FM. Ziegler
Muscatine County
S. S. Con
Journal
Court House
City of Muscatine
Krehe
Park Place
Fred T. Nesper
H. C. Madden
Weed
Fair Oaks
H. J. Heinz Co
L. G. Burnett
Hershey State Bank
N. Rosenberger
Automatic Button Co
W.D. Burk
M. Hughes
First National Bank
Bond's China Store
P. Wagner
Grandview, Ia
Kemble & Kemble
D. L. Woodruff
Wapello
Vance & Baker
Rhode Island
East
9Th St
L. Moore & Son
East 6Th St
John A Rowan CO
W. 2Nd St
University City
Roach & Musser
Kee & Bliven Employes
Lewis County
LaBelle Prairie
LaBelle
Missouri
E. A. Dowell
LaBelle, Mo
Second Street
McKee Button Co
Front Street
le Stein
Chestnut Street
Iowa Ave
Ith Street
Demorest Ave
Rainbow
Lucas Street
Wm. Garrett
Mulberry
Ed. Kane
Rock Island
F. Flemming
J. C. Tuefel
Harry Fetterman
Atalissa, R. 1
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
Leu & Bast
Pearl Button Co
Houdek
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
Sam
P. O
Wentha Ry. Corres. School
Freeport
Ill
Moler Barber College
West Front Street
Pioneer Button Co
Machine Girls
Leo H. Hirsch & Co
Schaefer
Commercial Hotel
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Weiershouser Sisters
East Eighth St
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