Birthday celebration for Muscatine pioneer E B Lewis
Society notes report Muscatine elder E B Lewis turning seventi1e, honored by twelve guests at a noon dinner hosted by Mrs Lewis. Attendees include Philip Stein Rev H D Herr F W Swan A L Davis T B Holcomb H F Bodman A K Raff E L Kemptner F W Lewis and Mrs Davis Mrs Kemptner and Mrs Fred Lewis. Lewis born January 30 1831 in Uniontown Pa came to Muscatine in 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lewis
Messrs
Philip Stein
H. D. Herr
F. W. Swan
A. L. Davis
T. B. Holcomb
H. F. Bodman
A. K. Raff
E. L. Kemptner
F. W. Lewis
Davis
Kemptner
Fred Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Uniontown
Muscatine
Rathbone Sisters Host Pleasant Muscatine Gathering
The Rathbone Sisters held an enjoyable meeting last evening in Muscatine. Mrs. Luella Hild received a pin and purse as she prepares to move away, with J. C. Coster presenting and Mrs. Hild thanking the group. A program followed by refreshments and social dancing concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Luella Hild
Dodeka Crokinole Club Hosts Misses Erb Night
Misses Mira and Sue Erb hosted the Dodeka crokinole club gathering last evening. Dr. G A Heidel won the honors and a neat souvenir. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Sue Erb
Dodeka Crokinole Club
G. A. Heidel
Ladies G A R Utility club meets at Mrs Lewis home
The Ladies Grand Army of the Republic Utility club convenes at Mrs E B Lewis on Friday afternoon with full attendance urged. President Mrs Harker chairs the meeting and notes business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Utility Club
E. B. Lewis
Harker
Guardian appointment case pits Daniel Grimm against Mrs. Henrietta Metz
Daniel Grimm asks the court to name a guardian for 73 year old Henrietta Metz citing alleged unsound health and mismanagement risk. He claims Metz holds about 5000 dollars in the German American Savings Bank and other property totaling around 1500 dollars. Metz denies the charges and says Grimm seeks control of her estate.
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Daniel Grimm
Henrietta Metz
Plaintif
Legal Proceedings Update From District Court Docket
The Iowa district court docket reports actions including a jury panel for a contested note case, with counsel E. M. Warner J. R. Hanley for the plaintiff and Miss Louise Eversmeyer for the defendant. Appeals and alimony rulings accompany probate and new district court filings with possible early hearing dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Eaton
A. L. Judisch
George Barnes
Wm. Priester
W. J. Hilton
Fred Holling
Henry Kern
No New Leads In Kid Noble Murder Case
Police and sheriff report no new information on the whereabouts of Kid Noble. A Kansas City police chief letter awaited failed to arrive. Sheriff Stuart plans a business trip and asks for another act of renewal photos of Noble. A Cedar bottoms caller alleged sighting but is not trusted. Reward discussions linger as subscription paper remains to be signed.
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Kid” Noble
Kansas City
Louisa County
Marshall Balluff
Stuart
Cedar Bottoms
Noble
David Harum to Play At Grand Next Tuesday
Indications point to a sold out crowd as David Harum opens at the Grand next Tuesday evening. The popular play, backed by a strong company, is expected to meet eastern standards and satisfy Muscatine theatergoers.
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David Harum
Muscatine
Obituary: Little Willard Mills Dies at Age 2
Mills child Willard Lee Mills son of Mr and Mrs 8 J Mills of Eliza NL died this morning after a week of illness from pneumonia. He was 2 years 9 months 16 days old. Survived by his parents. Funeral at Union church Eliza tomorrow with interment in Eliza cemetery.
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Willard Lee Mills
J. Mills
Eliza, NL
Union Church
Eliza
Eliza Cemetery
Pastel Pansies Premium List Offer
An advertisement invites readers to request a free premium list of not less than 100 names and addresses of likely readers for periodicals like the Witness and Sabbath Reading. It promises a beautiful picture titled Pastel Pansies and directs requests to John Dougall & Co. at 150 Nassau St., New York.
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John Dougall & Co
Nassau St
New York
They Are Getting South for the Winter by BC Lumber line
Travelers are urged to choose the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern railway for winter trips via Chicago or St Louis. The line offers the lowest rates and fully informed agents to direct travelers to winter resorts. Contact A G P, F A, or agents for details.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Chicago
S. Louis
Houseboat District Quiet Through Winter in Muscatine
A stroll along Muscatine’s houseboat district reveals a silent winter scene with about 25 boats housing 20 families. Fishermen shell diggers and workers from button factories form the floating community, relying on cheap water and scarce taxes while awaiting spring for shelling and pearl earnings.
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Muscatine
High Bridge
Victor Coffee and Local Visits Highlight City News
Local merchants push Sterling Mocha and Java Coffee from C Otto and Sons. Miss Lilly Fry of Letts visits. James Hayes departs on the Firefly to Chicago on business. The Maccabee lodge to dedicate a new Ludwig piano on February 10 after its purchase from H Schmidt and Son Co. The Northwestern University founder’s day banquet drew 300 alumni and trustees at the Auditorium with Ed mund J James as guest of honor.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Maccabee Lodge
Elmer S. Batterson
Chicago
Northwestern University
Edmund J. James
Made in America powers global rail and industry reach
The text extols American locomotives bringing pilgrims to sacred waters, notes rapid overseas adoption from the United Kingdom to France and Manchuria, and highlights American bridges, cranes, and machinery as preferred marks in global markets and harvests.
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Pyramids
Siberia
Empire
Ganges
United Kingdom
France
Oriental Railway
United States
America
Kentucky faces amusements question over plays
The Kentucky public debates theater censorship as officials and residents resist Uncle Tom and Ten Nights in a Barroom while pondering what amusements the state should offer. The Chicago Tribune reports local objections reflect broader cultural tensions.
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Kentucky
Chicago Tribune
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Jessie Cook
Park Place
Fair Grounds
Dillaway
State of
Iowa
Harry Phillips
Justice Court
William Eisley
Ira Eisley
Heinrich Krone
Chas. Krone
District Court
H. S. Howe
Peter Bigalow
David L. Brunson
David Harum Rush
Victor Coffee
C. Otto & Pons
Lilly Fry
Letts
City
James Hayes
Caleb Berry
Frank Reed
C. Otto & Sons
Wm. A. Drury
Lombard Street
Mary I. van Horne
Hattie
Ed. Magoon
Saginaw Mich
R. A. Holmes
Iowa Ave
Grand Opera House
Lyman
Pany
Merry Chase
Traveler's Guide
Denver
St. Joseph
Evan
Washington
Screduls
Wilton
Wilton Muscatine
Eee P. Ry
E. Ee
Re. Bhiccves
Scccee Ccecese
Cese Coos
Elrick Junction
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
Canadaor Rates
Foldera
Callon
Geo
Batty, Co. LL. Bee Gen. Fass & Tkt Agt
Elrick
Macshalito Lowa
Mexico
Muscatine North & South By, CO
Tims TasLa
Fruitland Grandview Wapelle
Elrick Junapelle
Grandview
Fruitland Roundhou
Harles Ilowaso
Chas. H. Yale
Devil's Auction
Cavern of
Grim
Insomnia
Realms of Despai
R Qgean
Cook
Musser
State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Corner Town Avenue
Second St
Muscatine, Ia
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
First National Bank
Pittsburg
First Pool
Second Street
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dakota
George W. Keckler
E. 8Th St
Maine
H. M. Bartlett
Post Office
C. H Stebbins
Vapello
Cemetery Road
Jersey
J. C. Freeman
Muscatine Island
Will Feed Co
Bath
Pine Street
N. Rosenberger
East 5Th St
Moser Barber College
Illinois
Mulberry
Front Street
Unkel
Walnut Street
Reliance Loan Co
H. H. Arnold
West 2d St
J. Carskaddan
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Cashie
First National Bank Building
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