William Knott 13 Injured in Yards in Iowa City
William Knott 13 was severely injured in the railroad yards while a car moved and his right arm was crushed between bumpers. He was taken to Hershey hospital where he is reported resting nicely. The article also notes local notices and multiple residents’ activities including a farm mutual insurance meeting planned for December 14, 1907, with various local names and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Knott
East Eighth Street
Round House
H. M. Dean
Hershey Hospital
Knott
Rev William Sunday Topic Draws Socialists In Muscatine
Henry Schoenig reports Rev William Sunday the evangelist benefited Muscatine. his sermons challenge living the life he preaches while defending the wage system. He argues for a cooperative system as the path to Christ’s life. A short musical program followed. Tonight Henry Laurens Call from Boston speaks at P M Musser Library on Concentration of Wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sunday
Henry Schoenig
Muscatine
P. M. Musser
Henry Laurens Call
Boston
Mass
Death of Mrs. Wm. Schmitt at Nichols funeral
Last Sunday the death of Mrs. Wm. Schmitt shocked Nichols residents. The Christian church funeral Tuesday at eleven, led by Rev. Noah, drew many mourners including a large Rebecca delegation. Interment followed at Nichols cemetery. pallbearers named G. Briggs, L. Foley, B. Kirch ner, G. Kieser, G. Kile, A. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Quimley
Muscatine
Wm. Schmitt
The
Christian Church
Noah
Rebeccas
Geo. Umschied
Mary Umschied
West Liberty
Oak Grove Notes and Local Happenings
George Rupp of Sidney Iowa visited Ed Barnard’s for a few days. A corn shredder has been in the neighborhood this past week. The Ladies Aid of Spangler M E Church will meet with Mrs. Henry Heselt Thursday afternoon. Neighbors are busy with Rev Sunday meetings. Mrs Geertz is slowly improving after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McKay
Sophia Lischer
Columbus Junction
Guy Tomlinson
Morning Sun
R. R. Hunt
Oakville
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Louisa County
Court House
M. A. Lett
E. L. Hayden
D. W. Storks
Lela Rhoads
Christ Hospital
Topeka
Kansas
Ed. Hicklin
Oak Grove
George Rupp
Sidney
Ed Barnard
Spangler M. E
Henry Heselt
Geertz
Ior
Lydia Mitchner
West Branch
Lou Webster
Albert Holloway
Downey
King’s
W. J. Stevens
Calhoun Street
James Heald
Susan Whitacre
Ed Fitzgerald
Miss Hemperly
Thayer
Kan
Mary Barnes
Spencer Street
Robert Sarver
Davenport
East Third Street
Amelia Rejahl
Iowa City
U. I
Marcus Barclay
International
Orchard Farm
Gad James
Muscatine
F. D. Steen
George
Theo. Steen
J. R. Hanley
M. E
George Scott
Bert Richards
Jess Scott
J. A. Nay
Mary Crozier
Geo. H. Ward
Bingham
Frank Pertlick
Daytona Beach
Fla
L. Tigle
Mary Harney
Perry Street
Mary Heppenstall
Miss Johnson
Columbus City
Frank Johnson
Kitty Wiley
Linn Lewis
Irene
Theodore Patterson
Victor
Rachel Peacock
West Liberty Barn Fire Kills Livestock Herts Owner Hurt
A large barn south of West Liberty owned by Amos Whitacre burned last evening at about seven. Hans Jensen rented the barn. a lantern accident started the blaze. Nine cattle 17 hogs two horses a new buggy hay grain and farming implements were lost. The barn insured for 500 dollars. Jensen burned hands and face. Dr. C B Kimball treated him. A nearby corn crib also burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Amos Whitacre
Hans Jensen
Cedar Rapids Insurance Co
William McClun
Holy City
J. R. Hanley
W. W. Anderson
E. A. Scott
Minneapolis
E. E. Scott
Rachel Sarver
Davenport
Robert Sarver
Liberty Lodge I. O. O. F
N. G
G. A. Moore
V. G
A. C. Holloway
Theo Jones
J. E. Mcintosh
S. M. Mitchell
C. B. Utley
Lillie
Osceola
Katherine Payne
Iowa City
Carrie McClun
Calhoun Street
Miss Payne
Meier Isenberg
Wilton
Wiley Grand
Sen
Officers Elected by Highland Nobles Society
At the annual Highland Nobles meeting last evening officers were chosen for the coming year. After the vote three candidates were initiated and a social hour followed. Elected: Past Protector Catherine Tamisen, Protector A W Scott, Counsellor Mrs Cynthia Murphy, Evangel Mrs Josephine Hackett, Secretary Mrs Elma Scott, Treasurer Mrs Frances Will, Escort Miss Iva McCroskey, Warden Mrs Frances Townsend, Guard Mrs Mable Allen, Pianist Miss Elizabeth Pheiffer, Trustees Ralph Othmer 3 years Henry Ripson 2 years Mrs Maud McCord 1 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Nobles Society
Catherine Tamisen
A. W. Scott
Cynthia Murphy
Josephine Hackett
Elma Scott
Frances Will
Iva McCroskey
Frances Townsend
Mable Allen
Elizabeth Pheiffer
Ralph Othmer
Henry Ripson
Maud McCord
Sweetland social notes and upcoming Christmas programs
Miss Bell Taylor returns to Muscatine from a visit with Mrs. Emma Weikert. Frank Longstreth and companion join Geo. Longstreth and Anna Van Camp for Sunday calls. Mrs. Robinson is very low. Ed Wedekind attends a funeral in Fairport. Grand Ma Haifleigh ill under Dr Henderson. Sweetland M E Sunday school plans Christmas Eve program. WFM Ladies Aid meets at Haifleigh home as Union School squads rehearse for Christmas program. Rev Jordan and wife have returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Bell Taylor
Muscatine
Emma Weikert
Frank Longstreth
Friend
Geo. Longstreth
Anna van Camp
Robinson
John Irwin
Ed Davis
Wedekind
Haifleigh
Union School
Frank Bermel
Jordan
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Uneeda Biscuit
Jonal Biscuit Company
Bwitchman
W. C. Saunders
Nathan Crutchfield
H. D. Keller
Dan Graham
Tal Wilson
N. W. McKay
James Gunnels
J. C. Farver
L. A. Reiley
A. E. Baldridge
Wapello
A. M. Taylor
Longley, Low & Alexander Makers
Chicago
Unson Clothing Co
Good Clothing” Exclusive
ED. Pinaud
New York City
William
Hans
Jensen
DR. D. Jayne
Jayne
South Bend
South Bend Watch Co
South Bend, Ind
Eaton Hurlbut
VA Ave
Chas. H. Gobble
East Second Street
J. Carl Barnard
E P. Day
Scc Rastecond Streor
Moscow
Mr. Adams
Washington
E. R. Sherfey
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