Switchmen Plan Grand Davenport Rock Island Excursion
The Switchmen announce a Sunday July 11 grand excursion to Davenport and Rock Island aboard the steamer W. W. First mortgage Iowa farm loans are for sale via Titus Loan & Investment Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. C. W. Randleman will visit Omaha for several weeks with her sister Mrs. Amos Royster.
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Davenport
Rock Island
First Mortgage
Iowa Farm Loans
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Ave
Switchmen
C. W. Randleman
Green Street
Omaha
Neb
Amos Royster
W. W
Free 30 Day Trial for Washer and Wringer Offer
G A Chaudoin offers a 30 days free trial of an electric washing machine from his shop at 223 West 2nd Street. The advertisement promotes the Automatic Washer and Wringer and invites customers to try the unit with no initial charge.
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G. A. Chaudoin
W. 2Nd St
Arrest on unpaginated dogs after July first warned
All persons with dogs in their possession or concealment on which no tax has been paid are liable to arrest after July 1. W. J. Vannatta, Chief of Police.
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W. J. Vannatta
Rocky Mountain Tea Boosts Health Claims in Ad Jingle
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as making a sick person well and strong. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is named. The clipped item also notes Mrs. Homer Vincent leaving Letts after a visit and Rev. K. Kern returning to Ft. Madison from Grieser's home.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Havercamp
Homer Vincent
Letts
K. Kern
J. I. Grieser
Ft. Madison
Death of J J Powell in Apple River
J J Powell, 67 years 11 months 5 days old and Civil War veteran, died this morning in Apple River Illinois. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm with his daughter Mrs W D Schuyler and son C A Powell traveling to Apple River for the ceremony.
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W. D. Schuyler
Holly Street
J. J. Powell
Apple River
Mr. Powell
Rev SMH to Tour Holy Lands Next Year
At a Baptist church mid year meeting Rev J B Smith was granted a three months leave of absence early next year to tour the Holy Lands. He will be joined by his brother in law and plans to depart in January or February. The church expects to hire an assistant by September 1. Membership since January 6 rose by 48 to 862 with about a hundred dollars in the treasury.
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The
Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Holy Lands
Treasury
St Louis flotilla heads to tri city regatta
A St. Louis fleet departs for Rock Island and Davenport to attend a regatta, with Muscatine flotilla joining en route. Few locals plan to travel, though Commodore Bishop and Charles Kemble will sail to Rock Island. Iowa City’s 37 foot motor boat with 30 hp engine will also go to Burlington to watch the races.
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St. Louis
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Pearl City
Tri-City
Burlington
Island City
First Independence Day accident injures 11-year-old in Muscatine
Vern Moore of Lincoln Nebraska visiting grandmother Mrs Verena Moore at 30 Pine Street suffered burns to both legs and hands when fireworks in his left pocket ignited last evening around 6 30. Dr G A Heide treated the injuries and the boy rests as comfortable today.
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Vern Moore
G. A. Heide
Alfred Moore
Lincoln
Nebraska
Verena Moore
Pine Street
Zemo Agency Opened By A W Morgan For Skin Remedies
Mr A W Morgan announces securing the agency for Zemo the remedy for eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and all skin scalp diseases Zemo is a clean external liquid that gives instant relief by destroying the germ causing disease and leaves healthy skin Proof of cures will be shown.
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A. W. Morgan
Zemo
Geltz and Criner Wed at St Marys Sacristy
George Geltz and Miss Ida Criner were married last Tuesday afternoon in the sacristy of St Mary's Church by Rev. J. I. Grieser. Attended by close relatives, the couple will reside at 607 East Sixth Street.
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Geltz-Criner
George Geltz
Ida Criner
St Mary's Church
J. I. Grieser
East Sixth Street
Maennerchor Ladies Tour Rock Island Guests
The Maennerchor ladies sailed from their homeland on the steamer Helen Blair to Rock Island to spend the day as guests of Mrs. George Voalger and Mrs. Julius Endter. They return home this evening aboard the Helen Blair.
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Maennerchor
Helen Blair
Rock Island
George Voalger
Julius Endter
Ladies Aid Meeting at First Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church met yesterday afternoon at the church parlors. There was no business of special importance transacted.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Youth Drowns at Iowa City River Bathing Incident
Bertham R. Graves twenty four year old university student and son of Arthur Graves of Dows Iowa drowned while bathing in the Iowa River at Iowa City this afternoon. His body had not yet been recovered.
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Iowa City
Bertham R. Graves
Arthur Graves
Dows
Iowa
Iowa River
New Restaurant Opens at 116 Sycamore Street
Mrs. Edith Woods announces she has leased the former Con. Brunke property at 116 Sycamore Street and overhauled it for an up-to-date restaurant serving regular meals and short orders.
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Sycamore Street
Con. Brunke
Edith Woods
Wright Flyer At Last Works Well
Orville Wright completed three successful flights at Fort Myer drill grounds near Washington this July 2 as thousands cheered. The aircraft rose smoothly after takeoff, though it fluctuated with the air, not due to machine fault, before 6 o’clock when it was wheeled to the starting track.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Finance Committee of New Iowa Board Meets
The finance committee discusses the university annual report by Treasurer Lovell Swisher. Swisher shows $300,000 invested in gilt edged Iowa securities, mainly first mortgages on Johnson County real estate. Members: W. R. Boyd, D. A. Emory, and Thomas Lambert.
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Iowa City
Iowa State Board of Education
Board of Regents
Lovell Swisher
University
Swisher
Iowa Securities
Johnson County
First National Bank
Messrs
W. R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
D. A. Emory
Ottumwa
Thomas Lambert
Sabula
Ironwood Bank Officials Held on Embezzlement Charge
Ironwood First National Bank figures H F John president cashier E T Larson and assistant cashier George H Meadow were held to the grand jury on charges of embezzlement and falsification of entries. Larson allegedly embezzled about 200000 dollars from depositor funds as federal authorities shut the bank last week.
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Ironwood, Mich
H. F. John
E. T. Larson
George H. Meadow
First National Bank of Ironwood
Larson
Mrs Smedley Returns From Hoch Speech Visit
Mrs. Kate Smedley of 204 East Second Street returned home yesterday from West Liberty after attending Ex-Gov Edward Hoch of Kansas at the Chautauqua lecture. Mrs. Mary H. Shelhamer of West Liberty accompanied her, and Mrs. Shelhamer is a Hoch cousin. the two dined with Gov Hoch yesterday.
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Kate Smedley
West Liberty
East Second Street
Edward Hoch
Kansas
Chautauqua
Mary H. Shelhamer
Shelhamer
Gov. Hoch
Father Dies Prompt Cedar Rapids Call
Frank’s panitorium proprietor E Franklin left today by afternoon train for Cedar Rapids after receiving notice of a death in the family. The message indicates a sad summons to the Cedar Rapids area.
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Cc. E. Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Frank
President of Penn to Speak Here
Ora W. Carrell pastor of the Friends church leaves for New Providence Indiana to preach at the quarterly meeting. In his absence President Rosenberger of Penn College Oskaloosa Iowa will lead both morning and evening services including a Young People society and regular evening meeting.
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Ora W. Carrell
Friends Church
New Providence
Rosenberger
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Young People’s Society
W. & E. Commercial College Outing at Muscatine Slough
The W. and E. commercial college group enjoyed a post noon and evening outing at the Muscatine slough with a fine picnic supper and games plus rowing.
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W. & E. Commercial College
Muscatine Slough
Fraternal Aid Association Sewing Society Elects Officers
The Fraternal Aid Association Sewing Society met yesterday at Mrs. Eva Kindler's home. Annual officer elections were held resulting in President Mrs. E. B. Lewis Vice President Mrs. Mark Kindler and Secretary Mrs. Reynolds.
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Fraternal Aid Association Sewing Society
Eva Kindler
E. B. Lewis
Mark Kindler
Reynolds
Major John Button Club Meets At Mrs Reynolds Home
The Major John Button club meets this evening at Mrs Reynolds home at the corner of Spring and Seventh streets. Dr M A Barr will leave tomorrow morning for Linden Iowa called there by the serious illness of his aunt Mrs Andrew Barr.
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Major
John Button
M. A. Barr
Linden, Ia
Andrew Barr
Banner Lodge Expense Assessment Due
Banner Lodge members are informed that the expense assessment is now due as noted by the Recorder.
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Banner Lodge
Muscatine Lodge No. 204 Elk meet at Fikes Hall
Society cards note Muscatine Lodge No. 204 PR on Elk meets Mondays at 7 o clock sharp at Fikes Hall 413 East Front Street. Club rooms open daily from 9 a m to 5 p m Visiting members welcome. L J Horan E R John P Breen Secretary
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BRB
P.O. Flks
Muscatine
ELK
Fikes Flall
Fast Front Street
Toll P.m
Fiks
L. J. Horan
E. R. John P. Breen
Funeral notice for Roy Ryan called by K of P
Red Men members are asked to attend Roy Ryan funeral at 2 PM Sunday at the K of P hall per order of Sachem C of R.
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K. of P. Hall
Roy Ryan
Sachem
Picnic at Slough Ends With Floating Students
A group of students and former students enjoyed an informal gathering at a slough last evening. The outing involved floating activities and light recreation as participants recalled past student ties and shared in the outdoor event.
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Vv. & KE
Slough
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle Meeting Notice
Muscatine Castle Highland Nobles invite all visiting members in good standing to a monthly meeting at Yeomen hall Fridova corner Third and Avenue. Elma Scott serves as secretary and Alexander W Scrott as protector.
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Muscatine Castle
Knights OF Colmnnrs
Maccabee Hall
Es. J. A. Partemeier
G. K. G Restenichner
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
We. Appel
Pres
Lemken
Charlies Lockwood
Johnson County Wins Suit Over Mississippi Valley Co
Johnson County Telephone Company won its district court case against Mississippi Valley Telephone Company. Judge Jackson ruled for the plaintiff morning, awarding $457.77 plus costs levied against the defendants. Ball & Ball of Iowa City represented the plaintiff.
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Mississippi Valley Phone Company
Johnson County Telephone Company
Mississippi Valley Company
Jackson
Johnson County Company
Ball & Ball
Iowa City
Bargabos Funeral Held In Greenwood Chapel
The funeral services for John B. Bargabos, formerly of the city, were held at 2 PM at the Greenwood chapel in Elk River Minnesota. Rev Hammel of Grandview officiated. Pallbearers included sons Henry George W John Bargabos of Elk River a nephew George Bargabos of Chicago and George Scholten and William Sywassink of the city. Honorary pallbearers were John Wiggers Henry Van Gent William Neynhuis and J B Hyink. All children attended except Mrs Carrie Croxen of El Campo Texas who could not travel.
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John B. Bargabos
Elk River
Minn
Greenwood Chapel
Rev
Hammel
Grandview
Henry
George W
John Bargabos
George Bargabos
Chicago
George Scholten
William Sy
Lake Township Teachers Gain Pay Raise
Lake township school directors approve raises for teachers. Spring and fall terms increase from 35 to 40 dollars while winter term rises from 40 to 45 dollars. County boards in every district meet per law and elect teachers for the coming fall term.
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Lake Township
Studebaker Rig Shown At Bowman's New Car Lot
Bowman's new car showroom advertises a Studebaker rig for sale with fresh inventory noted as just in. The listing highlights the vehicle as a current model available for immediate purchase.
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Bowman
Paudiet Band To Play Sunday at Electric Park
Paudiet band plans an all day event at Electric park with an afternoon and evening concert. The gathering aims to resemble a traditional Fourth of July celebration with a lively old fashioned picnic under the band’s auspices.
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Paudiet
Electric Park
M B A Members Gather to Decorate Graves
Attention M B A members are asked to meet at Greenwood chapel on Sunday July 4 at 3 p m to assist the committee in decorating graves of deceased members. Afterward they will attend the burial of Brother Roy Ryan. Bring flowers. E H King President.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
Greenwood Chapel
Roy Ryan
E. H. King
Auction of Old Court House Furniture Today
County Auditor A S Lawrence conducts an auction of furniture and fixtures from the old county building. A sizable crowd attends the sale as items go under the hammer.
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Old Court House
A.S. Lawrence
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