Local residents return home after city visit
Smole of Muscatine returns to Letts after shopping in the city. Gladstone of Wilton heads to West Liberty for chautauqua. Dr Norton and Dr Clapp practice in town. Numerous residents depart for Wilton Canton Durant Des Moines Burlington and Des Moines for visits and shopping. Chamberlains Liniment advertised for sprains with local sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Gage
Letts
Gladstone
Atts- Secon Yreet
West
Liberty
Chautauqua
Norton
W. 2Nd St
Byo
Munroe
Des Moines
Bowman
G. Harris
Oak Street
J. 2B. Lindle
Snyder's
Tris Ge Kary
Columbus Junction
Edna
Owens
West 6Th ‘Street
Burlington
Halstead
Enrca Storauchk
Census shows shift in city population and housing differentials
A 1911 1912 era census summary notes a net loss of heads of families and a drop in children of compulsory school age, while vacant houses and tenements rise by 77 104 to indicate housing availability. The report cautions the city population may not be accurately reflected due to counting only families with children over 21 and under 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alenity
Muscatine
H. D. ‘Horst
Phe
sAges
Vdaan
German Churches Join Im Services Scripted City Program
German congregations in the city plan a joint service at Gerneh Congregational church tomorrow evening at 7:50. The program features special music by church quartets, with a Prelude by Miss Bertha Hocke, a psalm in concert, prayers by Rev. J Jans and Rev. A L Tigner, scripture Acts 16 16 18, a sermon by Rev. C A Dettmers, and quartette performances by the church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Gerneh
Made
Bertha Hocke
J. Jans
WO Schultze
C. A. ‘Dettmers
A. L. _Tigner
Piles Cured At Home By Absorption Method
If you suffer from bleeding itching burning or protruding piles send your address and I will explain how to cure yourself at home by the absorption treatment immediate relief and permanent care assured. No money required. write to Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrg
Governor Dix urged to approve anti gambling bills
Telegrams flood Governor Dix as bills to tighten anti gambling laws wait in the legislature. Dawes notes the measures are held in the senate and can be considered at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Albany
Dix
Canine Freedom Ends Tonight in Muscatine
City officials announce stringent measures to collect untagged dogs. Dog tax due today with a brief grace period for owners to appear at city hall and pay the premium. Last year $686 flowed into the treasury from this source, with higher expected this year as untagged canines face arrest and kenneling.
South Muscatine No Evening Service This Sunday
South Muscatine plans no Sunday evening preaching at Musserville church to allow members to attend First Presbyterian lawn dedication services. Sunday school at Musserville at 10:00 a.m. Island Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Morning service will present benevolences and pledges. Rev Hy Munster to lead the Bypworth League at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church
South End
First Presbyterian’ Church
Musserville
M. I
Hy Munster
Bypworth
Annual Epworth League Meeting Plans Attendees
Former Pastor Ravered A. Smith will appear on the program of the Musserville district Epworth League annual meeting to be held at North English July 11 to 13. Delegates to the convention will be appointed at a upcoming meeting, with South Muscatine residents likely to attend along with regular delegates. Prominent speakers include Dr. L. M. Grigsby and District Superintendent Boatman.
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Epworth
Musserville
Muscating
North English
Muscatine
Ravered A. Smith
Munserville M. 3
L. M. Grigsby
Su+ Pertatre senta
Local residents plan Independence Day visits and travel
Lam Heighton and Marvin Fellows of Oregon Street will head to Washington Town today for a few days. Marion Clarence and young Margaret Pfeiffer of Wisconsin Street will spend the Fourth of July with relatives in Grandysow. Miss Blanch Preston of Nebraska Street has been at home for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sidings
John‘ Bartenhagen
Fruitland
South Mass
William Grivel
California
Crawbaugh
Oregon Straet
WiNam Boland
Brighton
South Muscntine
Cagis
Mia
Frank
Heighton
Lam Heighton
Marvin Fellows
Oregon Street
Washington
Marion
Clarence
Margaret Pfeiffer
Wisconsin Street
Grandysow
Blanch Preston
Nebraska Street
Button factory manager Jere takes helm in city
Fred Jonena of Grandview arrives to manage the Black button factory succeeding his brother Edward Jones who moves to West Virginia to continue in the button trade. Jones will reside at 218 Baker Street in the former brother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jonena
Grandview
City
Mr. Jones
Edward Jones
West Virginia
Baker Street
Farewell Party For Miss Mary McKillip
Mrs F Royster hosted a farewell gathering at Hershey Avenue for Miss Mary McKillip who departs for Portland Oregon to visit sister Mrs Charles Blanchard. Guests included Nelle Jouls, Augusta Kay, Nellie Sowers, Nellie Eisner, Clara B Stiles, Emma Baltz, Sarah Nelson, Gertrude McKillip, Esther Hiss, Rose Grunder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Royster
Hershey Avenue
Mary McKillip
Portland
Ore
Charles Blanchard
Miss McMilliy
Missey Jouls Nelle
Augusta Kay
Nellie Sowers
Nellie Eisner
Clara B. Stiles
Emma Baltz
Sarah Nelson
Gertrude MecKillo
Mary Milley
Tena Rippert
Sarah McKillip
Esther Hiss
Rose Grunder
Mary Melillip
Thomas Royster
Dinner Party Honoring Ottumwa Guest
Mr and Mrs H Wells at 408 Kane s street entertained a small group Wednesday in honor of Mrs John Kight of Ottumwa. Mrs Kight formerly resided in Muscaline and is visiting currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
H. Wells
Kane ‘Sos Street
John Kight
Kight
Muscaline
Via
Local Family Hosts Fourth of July Dinner Party
Guests at a July dinner included Mr. and Mrs. George Stoker of Fair Oaks and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lano, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Hofman, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wells with Miss Lilian Wells. The guest of honor plans to move to Montana after the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George Stoker
Fair Oaks
Montana
Scott Lano
Geo. Hofman, Jr
Mri
Mia
Sam‘ Wells
Howard Wells
Lil- Han’ Wells
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J. F. Jennings
Wilton
J. Embree
Atallgan
Peter Down
Lindle
Mulberry Avenue
Olive Henderson
Chamberlain
Sould, Inc
Shilaren
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Ing
Dae
Alljelassen
Lars
Hla
Collins Lumber,company
Bell
West 2A
Michigan
Manitow
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Manist
Chicago
Pid Mack
Ital
Tinos Torkake
Vol
Pentorater
Joland
Atne
Ludington Northport
Howens
Manlalog
Traverse City
Charievoix Wien Zemkrort
Conley
G.F. A
North End
Rush Street
IM Services
Poreitet
Tor
Freeman
Fountains
Horlick’s
South Muscatine
Musserville M. BE
Nyal
Mausserville
Cleveland
Citizens’ Railway and Light Co
Button
Jere
Bnet
Bud
J. L. Pentzer, Oph. D
Gerwen-Am
Bank Bldg
Gorey Bros
BAD Ony Bhau Aedake ‘Co
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