Local Want Ads Highlight Community Life In Sleepy Eye
Various notices from Sleepy Eye mention Mrs M E Lamb visiting, Dr A B Clapp eye nose throat services with glasses fitted, Miss Faye Ayres visiting, and a marriage license issued to Ove Martin Ovesen and Kirsten Hansen. Messages cover automobile parts, a Best restaurant, insurance with John A Robbins, and residents traveling to Davenport Chicago Peoria for business or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clapp
Faye Ayres
Wilton
Ove Martin Ovesen
Kirsten Hansen
Morning Sun Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Bolding of Oakville visits Miss Lola Faris over Sabbath. Mrs. C. Yohe returns from Burlington. Henry Sifton of Galesburg visits grandparents in town. Miss Mollie Swan returns from Burlington hospital. R. G. Hawkins from Wapello visits Morning Sun. Hingst family moves to farm near Letts. Mrs. Frank Riepe of Sperry visits Swan family. Mrs. Whistler of Wapello visits Gregory home. Emersons move to Mrs. Carthers residence. Mrs. Cummings of Fairfield travels to Mediapolis. Mrs. Arning of Columbus City visits daughter Rose. Mat tie Hunt of Wapello attends Vox Ladies Quartet concert with Emma Cavan. Hazel Alfred of Burlington visits Margaret Sloan. Dotson of Newport referenced with Dc. A. Clarke. G. H. Simpson family depart for Stuttgart Arkansas. Etta Ross visits relatives near Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bolding
Oakville
Lola Faris
C. Yohe
Paul Ashby
Burlington
Henry Sifton
Galesburg
Henry Johnston
J. J. Swan
Mollie Swan
Burlington Hospital
R. G. Hawkins
Wapello
la J
Wm. Hingst
Letts
Frank Riepe
Sperry
I.a
Whistler
Chas. Gregory
Emerson
Carthers
Cummings
Fairfield
D. Kilpatrick
Mediapolis
Arning
Columbus City
Rose Arning
Mattie Hunt
Emma Cavan
Vox Ladies’ Quartet
Hazel Alfred
Margaret Sloan
Dotson
Newport
Dc. A. Clarke
G. H. Simpson
Stutgart
Ark
Etta Ross
Cairo
Trickett to Speak at Tabernacle with Reserved Seats
Attorney C. W. Trickett will address a mass meeting at the Sunday tabernacle tomorrow evening. A thousand seats are reserved for workers in the front of the auditorium to ensure they hear him. Chorus and orchestra will present numbers with W. L. Roach, president of the Law Enforcement league, introducing the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Roach
Law Enforcement League
War of Roses enters Muscatine city battle
The YWCA in Muscatine inaugurates a unique membership contest starting March 9. Two rival camps the Ladies of the White Rose and Ladies of the Red Rose will clash within city limits with two generals and ten captains leading recruits from the association. A tabernacle meeting Friday ends with next Jesson scheduled a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
White Rose
Tabernacle
Robertson
Jesson
A White Elephant and Her Husband
A persuasive ad describing a woman burdened by obesity and ridicule, praising Rengo fat cure as a safe way to lose weight without changing habits. It claims rapid, pound by pound loss and promotes buying from The Rengo Co. of Detroit with trial offers and limited local availability through A. W. Morgan in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgan
Brisbine and Duffield Married in Rock Island County
Miss Maud Brisbine and Raymond Duffield were united in marriage at 7 o clock last evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs L Thomas in Rock Island county Ill Rev H J Richardson officiated The bride wore Banzai silk and carried roses The reception followed with daffodils and carnations The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and eastern points before settling in Cloverdale Mich late in March
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Residence
Miss Brisbine
William Brisbine
Rock Island County
Ill
Cloverdale
Mich
Raymond Duffield
Chicago
Old Fashioned Party Arranged By Colonel Hare Circle
An old fashioned gathering is planned at Hare's hall tomorrow evening hosted by Colonel Hare Circle. Invitations are issued and many guests are expected in period attire with games and a special program. Prizes will go to the most unique costumes and Shelby Norman Post G A R members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare's Hall
Colonel Hare
Shelby Norman Post
Jubilee Singers
Colored Jubilee of
A. M. E. Church
Ellmer Caple
Mae Kent
D’ette Dunsmore
G. B. Samuels
T. Ellinwood
Engagement Shower for Miss Bertha Grothe at Krug Home
Miss Bertha Grothe was honored with a silver shower hosted by Miss Cora Krug at 1015 East Tenth Street. Guests enjoyed several musical selections and party games while the Krug residence featured cut flowers and potted plants. Earl King of Indianapolis, Ind. is the groom designate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Grothe
Cora Krug
East Tenth Street
Earl King
Indianapolis
Ind
Krug
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Hosts Church Parlor Tea
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society will entertain at the church parlors Friday afternoon hosted by Mesdames Henry Giessler F S Pentzer D S McDermid Henry Butz E H King and William Eberhardt The South Muscatine Ladies Aid Society is specially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Giessler
F.S. Pentzer
D. S. McDermid
Henry Butz
E. H. King
William Eberhardt
South Muscatine
Ladies' Aid Seeks All Day Sewing at First M. E. Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First M. E. church plans an all day sewing session in the church parlors tomorrow. All members are urged to attend as much work is to be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Young Couple United in Marriage at Baptist Parsonage
Miss May Mittlander and Tony Gray wed last evening at 8 oclock in the Baptist church parsonage with Rev. Judson Kempton officiating. The couple, unescorted, plans to reside at 615 Pine Street and will receive friends at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Mittlander
Tony Gray
Baptist Church Parsonage
Judson Kempton
Pine Street
M B C Class of 1907 Honors Pearl Fish Tonight
The M B C class of 1907 meets at Miss Helen Noll’s home 516 West Fourth Street this evening to honor Pearl Fish who departs for Denver to make her future home. The Noll residence will be prettily decorated and all members are urged to attend. They will accompany Miss Fish to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Noll
West Fourth Street
Pearl Fish
Denver
Colo
Noll
Miss Fish
Leap Year Party Planned by Fraternal Aid Association
The Fraternal Aid association invites ladies to an old fashioned Leap Year party Friday evening February 28. A brief business meeting precedes social time. Each lady should bring supper for herself and one gentleman member. A paper titled How to Be Happy will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fraternal Aid Association
Highland Nobles Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Will’s Home
The Highland Nobles Sewing Society gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Will’s residence. Members completed substantial work and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is set for March 11 at Mrs. E C Tamisen’s home, 119 West Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Nobles Sewing Society
Henry Will
E. C. Tamisen
West Third Street
Mrs. Schmidt Hosts Supper for Rosa Kern’s 83rd Birthday
Mrs. Barney Schmidt of Chestnut Street held a 6 o'clock supper last evening for Mrs. Rosa Kern in celebration of her 83rd birthday anniversary. A brief informal program followed with several games enjoyed by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Schmidt
Chestnut Street
Rosa Kern
East Eighth Street Woman Surprised by Friends
Miss Anna Fowler of East Eighth street was surprised at her home by friends last evening. Music was provided by Miss Vera Perry and Ray Jones, followed by refreshments served late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fowler
East Eighth Street
Vera Perry
Ray Jones
Miriam Aid Society Holds Meeting at St Clair Home
The Miriam Aid society met at Miss Ada St. Clair’s East Third street home yesterday afternoon. Considerable work was accomplished. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Ethel Watson’s 210 East Third street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Society
Ada St. Clair
East Third Street
Ethel Watson
Major John Circle Plans Dress Party Attendance
The Major John Circle held a meeting last evening. Two members were ballotted on and it was decided to attend the Colonel Hare Circle Dress Party on Friday evening February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
Colonel Hare
A. G. L. Girls Visit Miss Lulu Beck Home
The A. G. L. girls spent last evening at Miss Lulu Beck’s home near the city. They played games and performed several musical numbers. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Beck
Special convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 RAM
Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons holds a special convocation Friday evening February 28 at 7 30 o clock. Work in the Royal Arch is planned for the members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Royal Arch
Kensington Club Meeting At Church Parlors Tomorrow
The A. B. Kensington club will meet at the church parlors tomorrow afternoon. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kensington Club
Meeting of Colonel Hare Circle Planned for Friday Evening
The Colonel Hare Circle will convene in Hare's hall parlors on Friday at 7 30 p m. Members are invited to attend and participate in the planned discussions and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Hare's Hall
Edward Bersch Birthday Party Honors Lucas Resident
Edward Bersch of Lucas street was surprised at home by friends for his birthday anniversary. Guests included Vera Welch Frances Neitzel Flora Vaughn Elda Neitzel Ruth Rosenmund Helen Stahl Joy Griesel Anna Dance Maud Wilson Nora Dale Hazel Haifleigh Hanna Gertrude Bersch Minnie Wirtz Mary Wirtz George Sharrar Robert Bryant Fred Witteman Barney Wirtz Andrew Maher Morris Maisenbach Roy Rabbitt Clarence Stephens Arnold Hysell Jess Foster Jess Barris Gus Reinsager Edgar Shafit Ed Rosenmund and Art Geible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bersch
Lucas Street
Vera Welch
Frances Neitzel
Flora Vaughn
Elda Neitzel
Ruth Rosenmund
Helen Stahl
Joy Griesel
Anna Dance
Maud Wilson
Nora Dale
Hazel Haifleigh
Hanna
Gertrude Bersch
Minnie
Mary Wirtz
George Sharrar
Robert Bryant
Fred Witteman
Barney Wirtz
Andrew Maher
Morris Maisenbach
Roy Rabbitt
Chas. Crow
Clarence Stephens
Arnold Hysell
Jess Foster
Jess Barris
Gus. Reinsager
Edgar Shafit
Rosenmund
Art Geible
Gunthers Reorganize For Coming Year Baseball Team
The Gunthers, among the city’s fastest amateur teams, announce a reorganization for the next season. Freeman has joined the lineup, Hubbard and Morgan likely form the battery, with infielders Roach Filble Bueckles Fuller Freeman and outfielders McCleary Woods among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunthers
Freeman
Hubbard
Morgan
Battery
Roach
Filble
Bueckles
Fuller
McCleary
Woods
Hills depart Tipton visitors after week with Harrington
Mr and Mrs R E Hill of Tipton, who have stayed a week at the home of Mrs M O Harrington on East Tenth street, left this morning to return to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rotter
East Fifth Street
Chicago
R. E. Hill
Tipton
M. O. Harrington
East Tenth Street
Postum Coffee Aids Complexion and Digestion
A reader testimonial from New Jersey describes improved digestion and heart palpitations after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The user reports clearer skin, weight gain, and daily use of Postum three times a day, attributing health gains to the drink and its preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
First Auto Racer Crosses 10th Mile in Chicago Run
The Italian and French foreign entrants in the New York to Paris auto race reached Chicago by 6:30 p m. The American car remains in the city while the German and French cars head toward South Bend. A delay for repairs paused the start of the second stage as an escort of varied automobiles accompanied the racers along Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mississippi
Elkhart
Ind
South Bend
Here
Sterling
HL Sterling
Ill
Grant
New York City
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Chicago
New York
Paris
Hammond
Michigan Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
First Ward Candidate Nathan Hoefflin in Alderman Race
Nathan Hoefflin, a 32 year old printer and longtime union activist, leads the Independent ticket for alderman in Muscatine’s First Ward. He serves as president of the local Trades and Labor Assembly and has spent much of his life in Muscatine, driving a vigorous campaign as election day nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hoefflin
Hoefflin
Trades and Labor Assembly
Muscatine
Cases Filed In Court Quiet Title Actions
Several titles to be quieted by the judge. John A. Will administrator vs Mary E Brookhart and others filed in district court over estate settlement. Joseph Bilkey files in district court against Catharine C Sining and August to quiet title. Thomas William vs Stephen Moore and others to quiet title filed with county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Will
Mary E. Brookhart
Joseph Bilkey
Catharine C. Sining
August
Thomas William
Stephen Moore
Keifer Nominated by Third District Republicans
Illinois Republicans in the Third District instruct delegates for Taft at the state meeting in Springfield. General J Warren Keifer was nominated for a third term in Congress by the Seventh District Republicans. Delegates to the national convention were instructed for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Taft
Springfield
Ohio
J. Warren Keifer
Ice floe sinks two barges near Mad Creek
A large ice cake broke from the shore near Mad Creek and trapped two barges owned by Captain W A Hysell in an ice gorge. One barge sank and the other was smashed beyond repair. rescuers raised one boat while the steamer Clipper nearby escaped damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mad Creek
W. A. Hysell
Deed Transfer Filed for Property in Township 24 77 West
Joseph B. Fischer and others transfer property in the northwest section of township 24 range 2 west of the 5th P M to A. O. Drake. Consideration listed as 5569 dollars. Transcribed for the Journal by G. M. Titus, real estate agent, 213 Iowa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Joseph B. Fischer
A. O. Drake
N. W
St. Louis Produce Market Brief Prices
St. Louis wheat May at 99 1/2 cents corn May 58 1/4 cents oats May 50 1/2 cents in the St. Louis market report dated February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wheat and corn futures at New York Produce Market
New York futures update shows Wheat for May at 1.95 dollars and Corn for May at 0.70 dollars, reflecting early trading on the New York Produce Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A Peer and his Patent Misnaming Lords
A Westminster Gazette note explains how once a patent is issued a peerage cannot be altered leading to misspellings like Gierawly. It cites Charles Pawlet later Duke of Bolton, who died in 1754, and details confusion over titles during his ascent from Lord Pawlet of Basing to Duke of Bolton in 1722.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Gierawly
Lord Gierawley
Charles Pawiet
Duke
Tbolton
Pawlet
Lord Pawlet of
Basing
House of Lords
Baron St. John of
Easing
Lord Pawiet of
Duke of Bolton
Westminster Gazette
Simple Rules of Health for Dental Care
The piece warns against using hard substances to pick teeth and advises soft pine picks if any, to prevent Riggs disease. It recommends gentle after meal cleaning, rinsing with tepid antiseptic, gargling with salt water, scraping the tongue, and only ingesting items that agree with the stomach, citing the New York Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Strange Uses For Churches In Historic Conflicts
A Strand Magazine note recalls how churches served military needs during England's civil wars with horses housed in sanctuaries. Dedham church bears Puritan vandalism with mutilated sculpture and decapitated saint figures on its ornate oak door. The Paris Notre Dame was transformed during the Revolution into a temple of reason with a dancer enthroned amid the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dedham
Notre Dame
Paris
Strand Magazine
Sample kept as a token in the intelligence office
In a terse exchange, Mrs A asks for a cock from Mr Dwyer and the Head of Intelligence Office replies there is only one in the office and they keep her as a sample. The line captures a scandalous office chat cited by Har vers Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A
Mr. Dwyer
Intelligence Office
Harvers Weekly
Fragmentary reminiscence hints at a wedding plan
The excerpt shows Jack speaking to Judy about memories and a proposal moment. He jokes that soon someone will be the best man, while Judy responds with amused curiosity about how he plans to ask. The text suggests a light domestic tone centered on marriage rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Louden
Judy
No Good at an Argument Says Opponent
A terse exchange leads to mockery of a debater as a rival asserts weakness in argument skills. The remark frames the dispute's tone and hints at ongoing tensions between the兩 sides.
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Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Henderson Drug Go
M. E. Lamb
Frank Bowman
Fisher's
Mulberry Ave
W. 2Nd St
Grace Woodhouse
City
John A. Robbins
Lizzie Leimbach
Davenport
James Quinn
East Ninth Street
Sam Wetzler
Copperas Creek
Peoria, Ill
W. E. Downer
Anna Dill
Robert Riese
Mulberry Avenue
C. W. Trickett
Taber
Robley Evans
Cape Horn
Maine
Kar
Independent Baseball Club
Iowa
Keifer
Hysell
Tiome Savings Bank Frea
Ao Tan
Methodist Church
F. H. Bierman
Lilly Store
J. H. St. John
West Second Street
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