Fourth of July closures and local notices in Muscatine
Barber shops closed at noon on the Fourth with openings until 10 p.m. Friday. Dr. Charles Fish from Des Moines arrives in Muscatine to visit Dr. Frank R. Halstead at Riverview. Clarence Frambers hosts a farewell party for the ’08 graduating class of Van Atta and Elfers Commercial School this evening with an arranged program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fish
Des Moines
Muscatine
Frank R. Halstead
Riverview
Clarence Frambers
van Atta and Elfers Commercial School
Horton pony farm advertises Shetlands and Fourth of July sale
Horton pony farm announces a noon Fourth of July open house for Shetlands. Dr B E Eversmeyer returns from Montana this morning after two weeks visiting relatives and sightseeing. Miss Maline Woodward from Eliza Illinois arrives to spend the holiday with Mrs Frank R Halstead at Riverview. Fireworks galore and display assortments offered by E E. Mrs S Lorentz of Kansas City arrives to visit O L Ames at 206 West Fifth. Steamer St Paul, Diamond Jo line, passes north. first visit of the year to the city.
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B. E. Eversmeyer
Montana
Maline Woodward
Eliza
City
Frank R. Halstead
Riverview
S. Lorentz
Kansas City
O. L. Ames
West Fifth Street
St. Paul
Chief orders boats moved from levee district
Chief of Police W. J. Vannatta toured the levee district this afternoon and ordered all flat boats and crafts moored on the banks removed at once. The Muscatine Launch club and visiting launch owners approved, though tying spots were scarce. He pledged to ensure orders are carried out without delay.
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W. J. Vannatta
Muscatine
Sherman Says He Slept Well But Will Rest At Home
From Sherman’s home in Utica New York on July 3 reports say the representative slept well last night and will stay in bed during the day with no visitors until Monday.
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Utica
N. Y
Sherman
Zemo Sale Promises Skin Cure in City Ads
An advertisement touts Zemo as a permanent cure for eczema pimples dandruff and other skin or scalp diseases. The clean liquid for external use is sold by all druggists with A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street listed as seller.
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A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
HE Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Fourth 10 Be Big Day in Athletics
Tomorrow unfolds a national holiday of sports with Muscatine enthusiasts planning multiple events. Crowds attend river launch races Weed Park mass meeting and a Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters doubleheader at the fairground park. The Geneva links hosts the championship tournament opening at 2 PM with many fans.
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United States
Muscatine
America
Weed Park
Fairground
Cedar Rapids
Geneva
Sarah Hershey Eddy Weds John Darlington Marsh in London
Mrs. Sarah Hershey Eddy married John Darlington Marsh in London and left for Manoir De Nouval in France. Eddy, daughter of Benj Hershey the Muscatine lumberman, has not lived in Muscatine recently but retains many old local friends. The wedding was a surprise and dispatches briefly report the union and departure for France.
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Sarah Hershey Eddy
London
John Darlington Marsh
Muscatine
France
Donation Day At Hershey Hospital Thursday
The first Thursday in July marked Donation Day at Hershey hospital with generous gifts from the community. Miss Katherine Yingst, hospital superintendent, thanks contributors and notes the day will be observed on the first Thursday of each month. Donations included rugs, patient slippers, magazines, catsup, hominy bread, and coffee cake.
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Hershey Hospital
Katherine Yingst
Mother’s Club
Cherry’s Shoe Store
Wilson’s Shoe Store
F. H. Little
F. A. Neidig
T. F. Beveridge
Man Contracts Typhoid After Return Home
Roy M. June of Muscatine returned to Fairport sick with typhoid fever. Dell Schuyler, roadmaster for Citizens' Railway and Light, received a letter from Israel June, father of the ill boy, stating the fever reached 194 degrees yesterday and that the physician had almost given up hope of saving him.
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Roy M. June
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Muscatine
Fairport
Dell Schuyler
Israel June
Delayed boats reach the city for class B race
The Duro III owned by President Combs of the M V P A and the Harriett belonging to Dr Phil Lips arrived shortly after 3 PM. The Harriett was crippled with its propeller out of gear. Both boats are entered in the Class B prize for cruisers with less than full cabin.
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Duro III
President Combs
Harriett
Phillips
Leg Hurt While Loading Marble
John T. Boland lies at his home in serious condition after a heavy piece of marble fell on his leg while loading monuments on a wagon. Dr. T F Beveridge attended and treated him, and he was later moved to his home at Fourth and Cedar streets.
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John T. Boland
T. F. Beveridge
Fourth
Cedar Streets
Divorce Hearing in Schrempf Case Before Judge Jackson
Anthony Schrempf sues Alice Schrempf for divorce and is tried this afternoon during vacation. The plaintiff cites a statutory charge with substantial evidence presented. Attorneys C A W Kent and Thomas Brown represent the plaintiff, Carskaddan Burke and Pepper the defendant.
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Anthony Schrempf
Alice Schrempf
D. V. Jackson
C. A. W. Kent
Thomas Brown
Carskaddan, Burke and Pepper
Start of Double Header Adjusted for Early Games
The Independents and Cedar Rapids will play a double header starting at 9 30 in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon to accommodate fans. The Sunday game remains at 2 o'clock.
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Independents
Cedar Rapids
Weed Park
B. Fage Passes Away In Mt Carmel Death Notice
Mrs Dell Schuyler of Ninth and Spring reports the death of her uncle B Fage of Mt Carmel. A well known Muscatine figure who visited his sister Mrs F Roper now of Maridon Ia. Funeral is tomorrow afternoon with interment at Mt Carmel.
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Dell Schuyler
Ninth and
Spring Streets
B. Fage
Mt. Carmel
Lil
Fage
Muscatine
F. Roper
Maridon
Evans Under the Knife in Lake Mohonk Visit
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans underwent surgery for gout at Lake Mohonk. Doctors removed a chalky deposit from his tissues. The operation relieved pain and he remains well and cheery aside from the gout.
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New York
Poughkeepsie
Robly D. Evans
Lake Mohonk
G. W. Poucher
Miss Grace Giesenhaus Hosts Matinee Birthday Party
Miss Grace Giesenhaus of East Front street entertained a group of friends this afternoon at a Family theatre matinee for her ninth birthday. Afterward the youngsters returned to the Giesenhaus home for games, with a fine supper served at six o clock. She received many birthday remembrances.
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Willie Weber
Leo Weingart
Henry Horst
Leo Opelt
Eddie Horst
Miss Giesenhaus
Grace Giesenhaus
East Front Street
Giesenhaus
Automatic Button Girls Honor Miss Maude Maylone With Shower
The girls of the Automatic Button company on Mulberry avenue held a shower for Miss Maude Maylone at Miss Hannah Fuhlman’s home on Washington street. They enjoyed games music and refreshments. Maude Maylone received many gifts including silverware.
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Automatic Button
Automatic Button Company
Mulberry Avenue
Hannah Fuhlman
Washington Street
Maude Maylone
City to suspend business at noon for one day
Businesses in the city will close at noon tomorrow with factories, large mercantile houses and remaining shops shutting down for the day. Most stores will reopen this evening, while groceries clothing and shoe stores will stay closed through the afternoon.
Rain Delays Golfers Meet. Matches Postponed to Use Averages
Notice to Golfers states rain prevented play and qualifying for matches on the Fourth. The Greens Committee says the results will be decided by averaging each golfer’s scores from the two prior match games this year.
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Greens Committee
Fire drives 50 families from West Blackhawk hall
A blaze engulfed the Schultz dance and lodge hall on West Blackhawk Street in Chicago destroying the building and forcing more than fifty families from their homes. Two firemen were overcome by smoke. The loss is estimated at $50,000.
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Chicago, Ill
West Blackhawk Street
Bank Exchanges Below Normal in Major Cities
Dunn's review reports this week’s bank exchanges at leading cities totaling 2,255,736,000 dollars, 11.3 percent lower than last year and 14.9 percent below the 1906 week. Losses appear at a majority of cities, with payments through banks still below normal.
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New York
N. Y
Prairie Encampment No 4 I C O F Regular Meeting
Prairie Encampment No 4 I C O F holds a regular meeting this Friday evening. Important business to discuss and installation of officers planned. All members urged to attend. Per C P.
Bread Ad Promotes Gold Medal Flour by Deborah
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Flour with the line There’s nothing like bread made from Gold Medal Flour attributed to Deborah. It emphasizes product quality and baking appeal.
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Phofrf
Deborah
Bank Statement Shows Mixed Movements Across Reserves
New York July 3 bank statement indicates five days later totals. Banks hold 54.695 million dollars above the 25 percent reserve rule, loans rose by 9.878 million, deposits increased 294 thousand, reserve declined 11.33 million, surplus down 11.404 million, and ex U S deposits fell 11.667 million.
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New York
U. S
Fighting Again In Persia in Tabriz July 2
Trouble in Tabriz flared as reactionaries and revolutionists resumed shooting after a brief truce. A severe bread shortage is reported in the city.
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Persia
Tabriz
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Horton Pony Farm
Shetlands
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Oscar Grossheim
Hershey
Gray Motors
See the
N. W. Meyers
Wittich Brothers
East Second St
B. F. Page
M. Dungan
Prop
Evans
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
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Rocky Fords
Geo. Eitman
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S.S.S
Siegel & Isaacson, Props
Wagner Bros
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Cackley Bros
Neb
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