Local News Briefs on Visits and Legal Action
Farm loan settlements noted for March 1. F S Pentzer listed. Mrs A Fordham travels to Marshalltown to settle hereafter. A S Wintermute files assault charge against Seth Ague. Frank Schroeder heads to Wilton for business. Mrs George Winn and Mrs J W Walton depart for Wilton and Atalissa to visit relatives. Mrs Edward C Link to Davenport for day with kin. Reinicke and E P Ingham go to Davenport for business. C McCoy returns from Moline after grandson Harvey McCoy’s death. American Patriots Sewing Society to meet at Mrs James McElroy’s Mulberry Ave tomorrow afternoon. full attendance urged.
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A. S. Wintermute
Seth Ague
Frank Schroeder
Wilton
American Patriots Sewing Society
James McElroy
Mulberry Avenue
Residents and Visitors Share Day Trips in Wilton
Local residents and visitors were seen in Wilton today with brief mentions of travel and illness. Arnold Hysell and Mrs. J. Walton are noted for health concerns, while several locals and guests visited relatives and friends in Davenport West Liberty Letts and New Mexico. Benjamin Harris from Chicago departs for New York City after a brief stay with Max Siegel.
Child Scalding Incident Injures Mrs Pfeiffer's Daughter
The young girl, daughter of Mrs. M Pfeiffer of 1106 Wisconsin Street, was badly burned on the face and hands last evening around six o clock when she accidentally pulled a pot of boiling water from the stove. Dr. Fred Appel was called and treated her injuries.
Highland Breckenridge Laid to Rest in High Prairie
Funeral services for Highland Breckenridge were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the High Prairie church. Interment followed in High Prairie cemetery. Breckenridge died Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Breckenridge
High Prairie
High Prairie Church
Confessed burglar storm from respected Alton contractor
Henry Schuelle, wealthy and longtime building contractor of Alton Illinois, is jailed on burglary charges. He allegedly confessed to nightly thefts from neighborhood stores spanning years, admitting the acts and revealing he burned or disposed of goods after gloating over them for a short period.
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Alton
Ill
Henry Schuelle
W. C. A. Notes on Bible Classes and Gym Practice
The Fellowship girls enjoyed gym practice at the rooms last evening. Miss Wilson's Bible class meets at 7 45 this evening and Automatic Bible class at 7 30. Two large physical culture classes are held weekly with growing requests for another evening class next week if enough enroll. Leave word at the rooms to join.
Muscatine Man Dies of Pneumonia in Davenport Hayloft
William Straker, a former Muscatine resident and five year employee of the Merchants Express Company, was found dead in a Davenport barn hayloft due to pneumonia and exposure. Coroner's inquest ruled death occurred shortly after midnight. He was about thirty, unmarried, destitute, and his sister in Davenport prepared funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
William Straker
Muscatine
Merchants Transfer Company
Merchants Express Company
Straker
Nicholas Kiel
West Fourth Street
Barney
Open Meeting At Modern Woodmen Hall Features Speaker
On February eighteenth the Modern Woodmen will hold an open meeting at the hall with F R Korns delivering an address. All order members are invited and may bring a friend. A smoker will follow. The regular meeting last evening was well attended and four new candidates were initiated.
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F. R.korns
Case of Vera Smith vs Hendrix draws large crowd
The Vera Smith versus Day Hendrix district court case continues with Miss Smith on the witness stand detailing alleged assaults and prior relations. The hearing, previously highlighting the defendant's prior acquittal, has drawn a large audience as elder brothers testified and legal teams from Iowa City Columbus Junction and others argued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Smith
Day Hendrix
District Court
Miss Smith
Hendrix
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Hoffman
Co. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
E. M. Warner
Banner Lodge Members Meet for Sister Nietzel Funeral
Banner Lodge members are asked to gather at the K P hall Thursday at 2 PM to attend the funeral service for Sister Margaret Nietzel at the church.
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Banner Lodge
K. P. Hall
Margaret Nietzel
Virgin Oil of Pine Cure Advertised for Public Sale
The advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure as a remedy dispensed through druggists in percent or vial form, each sealed in a round wooden case. It warns that worthless imitations circulate under assumed homes to hide imitator identities and evade responsibility for deception. The wrapper name is claimed as the guarantee of efficacy for colds and curable coughs.
State Secretary Arrives in City in Muscatine
James A. Whitmore of Des Moines and J. G. Mitchell arrive in Muscatine to study local YMCA religious work. They plan shop visits to engage workers in meetings and discuss future efforts. Whitmore praises the local program and offers assistance for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Whitmore
Des Moines
Young Men's Christian Association
J. G. Mitchell
Mr. Whitmore
Whitmore
Clever artists at Bijou Theatre
The Bijou theatre in Muscatine features top vaudeville acts from eastern venues this week. Art Adair will perform a comedy musical act and Clark and Duncan a comedy singing sketch next week, followed by Noblette and Marshall in a comedic sketch and Tulsa in The Girl With the Big Black Eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Muscatine
Art Adair
Clark and Duncan
New York
Chicago
Taxation probe discussion ends without action
At last night’s council meeting Alderman Eppel read a proposition from an unnamed tax official. No action was taken. It is believed Ben McCoy of Oskaloosa submitted the proposal seeking an audit and collection of all taxes due or to become due, including omitted personal property taxes.
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Eppel
Ben McCoy
Oskaloosa
Wapello Woman Dies Sudden at Home
Wapello Ia Feb 12 Special A very sudden death occurred Tuesday when Mrs T J Umphreys residing four miles south of Wapello passed away at oclock p m She had been ailing several days with bronchial trouble it was not thought to be seriously ill Her trouble developed into pneumonia the first of the week to which she succumbed The funeral has not yet been arranged for
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Wapello
T. J. Umphreys
Death of Rev. Father P. A. Baart at St. Mary's Church
Marshall Mich Feb 12 Reverend Father P A Baart pastor of St Mary's church and noted authority on canon law in the Roman Catholic Church died today from pneumonia.
Mrs J E Hoopes Improves at Stewart Road Home
Mrs J E Hoopes has been ill at her Stewart road residence with pleurisy and is now improving but remains unable to leave home.
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J. E. Hoopes
Stewart Road
Second District Convention Call for Republican Delegates
Davenport Iowa February 12 1908 official call issued by Joe R Lane Davenport Republican district chairman for the Second Congressional District convention to nominate delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago June 14 1908. Des Moines March 18th and Muscatine County entitled to 16 delegates under basis of representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Joe R. Lane
Republican District Committee
Des Moines
Muscatine County
Second
Iowa
Chicago
Albert B. Cummins
Isa
Cummins Visits Muscatine Amid Campaign Push
Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins arrived in Muscatine and found a cool reception as he outlined his U S Senate campaign. He said nominating papers would be started with 50 000 names soon but would skip Scott Dubuque and Polk counties. He then departed for Washington to deliver a Lincoln Day address that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
City
United States
Scott
Dubuque
Polk
Cummins
Washington, Ia
Society Banquet Brought Browning Business College Alumni
About thirty five former students and current attendees gathered at Browning Business College for a banquet last evening. Miss Ethel Browning performed several musical selections while toastmaster Michael Flannery introduced speakers Edwin X. Bauer Fred Hahnbaum Harvey Derbey Paul Duffield Ralph Cole and Misses Addie Hampton Sadie Spring Sylvia Ribbink and Sue Browning. A four course luncheon followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Business College
Ethel Browning
Michael Flannery
Edwin X. Bauer
Fred Hahnbaum
Harvey Derbey
Paul Duffield
Ralph Cole
Addie Hampton
Sadie Spring
Sylvia Ribbink
Sue Browning
Valentine Social At Banner Lodge Meets Evening
The Banner Lodge Degree of Honor held its regular meeting with strong turnout. One member was initiated and another balloted on, followed by a social time. A Valentine Box was opened with unique valentines exchanged. Misses Evangeline Begey Gertrude Briggs Natalie Heitz and Leonard Heitz performed songs and Mrs J Gresham recited. Refreshments were served.
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Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Evangeline Begey
Gertrude Briggs
Natalie Heitz
Leonard Heitz
Funeral for M. O. Stanwood Set Friday at Bloomington
The funeral for M. O. Stanwood will be held at 2 PM Friday at the Friends church in Bloomington. Interment follows at Bloomington. remains will be brought from Iowa City Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Stanwood
Friends Church
Bloomington
Iowa City
State Master Bakers Meet Opens in Davenport
The annual convention of the state master bakers opened in Davenport today and will continue through Friday. Delegate L. C. Kautz of Muscatine attends the gathering.
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State
Davenport
L. C. Kautz
Muscatine
Stenographer and Bookkeeper Openings in Muscatine
W. D. Peck advertises five stenographer and bookkeeper positions in Muscatine. Immediate contact required for applicants. one role offers 12 dollars per week. Apply by calling right away.
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Mascatine
W. D. Peck
Mrs Schaefer Hosts Evening for Lena Huffman's Sendoff
Mr and Mrs F Schaefer of 1111 East Eighth street entertained friends last evening in honor of Miss Lena Huffman who departs today for Shawnee Oklahoma to make her future home A short musical program and refreshments were served Rev and Mrs C A Dettmers and Misses Cora Krug Minnie Schwalm Annie Bieber Kate Bieber Sophia Nagle Lena Huffman Nattie Kindler Helen Window Mary Window Joe Bieber Wilbur Demorest and William Kindler attended
Black family attends Eldon marriage in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Z Black and daughter Genevieve with Mrs McTigh of Davenport traveled on No 1 this morning to Eldon Iowa for the marriage of Mrs Black's niece Miss Florence Baker to Glen Kendall of New York City The newlyweds with Muscatine relatives will pass through the city tonight en route to their new home in New York.
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Z. Black
Genevieve
McTigh
Davenport
Eldon
Leap Year Party Planned by Miss Gypsey Messenger
Mrs. C. S. Scofield hosted the A. G. L. girls at 218 West Seventh Street in honor of Miss Florence Steen. The evening featured games and musical numbers with refreshments served late. Miss Gypsey Messenger of Mulverry Avenue will host a Leap Year party at her home on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Scofield
West Seventh Street
Florence Steen
Gypsey Messenger
Mulverry Avenue
Valentine Party Planned by Eastern Sta Members
Members of the Eastern Sta plan a Valentine party next Friday evening February 14 at the home of Mrs. Sarah Fox on Mulberry Avenue. Refreshments will be served and all members are invited.
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Sta
Sarah Fox
Mulberry Avenue
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting at Elm Street Home
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee met yesterday afternoon at 204 Elm Street, the home of Mrs. Henry Dunker. A large number attended and much work was completed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Josph Biles home, date not yet arranged.
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Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Henry Dunker
Elm Street
Josph Biles
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Fox's Home
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sarah Fox.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Sarah Fox
Our White Work and Colored Work in the South discussed
At three o'clock Mrs J B Hunt led a discussion on Our White Work and Colored Work in the South. Miss Gertrude Korte hosted the T S S club for an evening of games and music with refreshments. Miss Julia Fuller of 505 West Seventh Street will host the next meeting on Feb 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hunt
South
Gertrude Korte
T. S. S. Club
Julia Fuller
West Seventh Street
Forward society meeting at Mrs Schwalm’s home
The Forward society of the German Congregational church met last evening at Mrs Henry Schwalm’s Mulberry avenue home. About 50 members attended as games and music filled the evening before refreshments were served.
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Forward Society of the
German Congregational Church
Henry Schwalm
Mulberry Avenue
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Meeting Preview
The Mercy and Help Sewing society plans to meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bert St. Clair on Third street, inviting members to attend the gathering for a community sewing session and fellowship.
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The
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Bert St. Clair
Third Street
Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting Last Evening
The Maccabees met in regular session at their hall last evening. Four applications were received and six were initiated.
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Maccabees
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Lee
Mazee
Jarrow, the Great
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French Pathea
McColm
Bijou Theatre
C. A. Giesenhaus
F. S. Pentzer
A. Fordham
Marshalltown
George Winn
East Seventh Street
J. W. Walton
Sycamore Street
Atalissa
Edward C. Link
Reinicke
E. P. Ingham
C. McCoy
South Muscatine
Moline
Harvey McCoy
Majestic Sami Y Theatre
Melroy
Walter Moehnsen
Majestic Fami Ly Theatre
Amana
Sauerkraut
Geo. W. Reuling
Grocer
Ben Nelson
Fruitland
Arnold Hysell
William Warren
B. Boling
Oak Street
Mary Butler
W. G. Robertson
Cedar Street
West Liberty
P. W. N. Myers
West Branch
Jennie Myers
West Fifth Street
J. W. Weaver
Letts
A. J. Weaver
W. J. Cassebeer
Amstead
New Mexico
G. O. Morgridge
J. P. Walton
East Eighth Street
Benjamin Harris
Max Siegel
East Sixth Street
New York City
N. Y
Funeral Services
Kleptomaniac
Ation
Plymouth Rock
John Mittman
South End
N. Rosenberger
U. S. Express Office
Case
Ouiin’s
East Second St
Association of Names
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Moines
Tion
Louisa County
Vention
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
B.S. Lilly
Hi. F. Barnard
East Second Street
the Jewelers
C. R
Master Bakers Meert
Elijah
Manna
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Ruthenberg
Winslow
Geo. Eitman
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