Muscatine City Notes and Social Updates
Focal News reports Miss Clara Heesh of Davenport visiting Muscatine for the Fourth, and multiple arrivals and departures including Mrs. J Orth and Miss Hilda, Misses Libbie and Anna Urdangen, and Mr. and Mrs. Meeker. Mortgage loan ads appear from G M Titus at 213 Iowa Ave.. travel and health notes reference Sleepy Eye Flour and tuberculosis treatment. Roy Huey travels to Denver for funeral of Charles Huey. T C Chambers of Dubuque visits Muscatine aboard Eleanor.
Memorial Services Held by A O U W Lodge in Muscatine
Ancient Order of United Workmen in Muscatine held memorial services for 93 departed members over 38 years. Short speeches honored the deceased by H S Howe E H Dolsen S L Johnson John B Reay Martin Gabler William Diercks William Pasdach and Fred Beitel. Two members were awarded the first degree at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workmen
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Muscatine
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
S. L. Johnson
John B. Reay
Martin Gabler
William Diercks
William Pasdach
Fred Beitel
Muscatine Maennerchor Eyes La Crosse Saengerfest Trip
At a meeting the Muscatine Maennerchor discussed traveling to La Crosse for the saengerfest starting July 3, with a round trip fare hoped at 3 dollars. If railroad rates don’t drop by July 15 the group may go via Davenport and a Mississippi boat, completing the journey in 30 hours there and 20 hours back. Turn Verein arrangements for an electric park program next Wednesday were also finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Maennerchor
la Crosse
Mississippi
Silver Crescent
Davenport
Wisconsin City
Tri-Cities
Maennerchor
Turn Verein
Electric Park
Man Kicked by Horse Near Iowa City Dies Feared
Joseph Lorenz aged 55 may die from injuries after being kicked in a barn stall on farmer Joseph Kuchinka’s land near Iowa City. He suffered a fractured skull, severe facial injuries, and multiple cuts before being taken to a hospital where surgeons await outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Joseph Lorenz
Joseph Kuchinka
Downey Social News and Local Appointments
Downey notes list residents shopping trips visits and homecomings with names including Jan Jenkinson Mildred Thiele and Carrie Secrest. church societies met at Rev Linders and Mrs Thos Pidd while others attended meals and music lessons as locals travel to Iowa City Davenport Centerdale and Rock Island in a quiet community roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Johnson
Mildred Jenkinson
Stella Homer
Rock Island
Downey
Guy Summers
Iowa City
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. P
Linders
Baptist Sewing Circle
Thos. Pidd
Thomas Peterson
Edna Nay
Pearl
George Gates
Linder
Missouri
Allen Hemingway
Johnny
Joe Bowman
John Cornwall
Walter Smith
John Gamble
Dad Vincent
Centerdale
Robert McGregor
Davenport
Dr. McGregor
Prairie Grove Dull Fourth of July With Local Visits
Prairie Grove July 3. A quiet Fourth of July is expected as travel to distant celebrations is limited. Local events include visits from Mrs. R J Smith and Frances of Montezuma Iowa and Mrs Frank Wilkins with Branson sisters of West Branch. Several residents attend lectures, visits, and a Children's Day program with about forty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
R. J. Smith
Frances
Montezuma
George McCann
Frank Wilkins
Branson Sisters
West Branch
Wilma Walker
Union Valley
Robt
Agnes Ringle
Allen Black
Messrs
Will
Carhardt
Springdale
M. E. Church
Des Moines
Charles Montgomery
Near West Liberty
H. T. Swart
Alma Walker
Miss Pinney
Luke McGuire
Inez
C. E. Dice
Allen McCann
Ella Naring
Helen Ringle
Gertrude Dice
Ohio clay bed proves finest potter's clay found
Mason City clay is now used in brick tile and cement making. Experiments at the State University of Ohio in Columbus show at least one local clay bed yields exceptionally fine potter's clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
State University of Ohio
Columbus
Third Not Fourth Says Chief Vannatta
Chief W J Vannatta issues a Third of July warning aiming to curb early fireworks. He vows drastic action if discharges continue before the Fourth, noting fireworks should only be set off on the actual holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannatta
W. J. Vannatta
Mrs Lou Hoffman Visits Springdale on Summer Vacation
Mrs Lou Hoffman of Chicago Illinois spent her summer vacation with friends in Springdale. She once resided in the village for about thirty years with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jenkins both now deceased. She returned home last week. Springdale and West Liberty Mutual Telephone line officials are recon- tinuing work on the line to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Lottie Hunter
Cotter
F. L. Roper
Muscatine
Bob Lee
Eva Bedweil
Cairo
Harve Ritter
Letts
Fred Wagener
Jesse Wagner
Ainsworth
Rebt. Orr
Frank Baker
Columbus Junction
R. M. Lee
Ellen Snyder
Burlington
Nellie Knotts
Jesse Knott
W. Williams
Alva
Littrel
Floyd Johnson
Cedar Bethel
Wi'l Skipton
Mabel
Farl Pedwell
Cedar Rapids
Nina Stratton
West Liberty
Henry Wilson
A. Crull
Herb
Hancher-McAllan
J. A. Carson
Ray Solomon
Earl Bedwell
Jesse George
Ben Knott
Old Clifton
Fa Knott
Wm. Schofield
Etta Littrel
Lulu
Ava
Joe Reed
Jake Shellabarger
Indian Creek
Ed Knott
Springdale
Lou Hoffman
Chicago
Ill
Mr. Knight
Howard Phelps
State University
Iowa City
Carson City
Nev
Howard
Cuba
O. B. Wyant
Winfield
Kansas
Mildred
A. D. Bell
Mason City
Charles Williams
Council Bluffs
Carl Todd
Todds’ Park
Hannah Phelps
W. A. Phelps
Ruth Williams
North Liberty
Springdale Central
George Johnson
Union Valley
Ralph Smith
Montezuma
Ada Gray
Margaret Hutcheson
Smith
Cedar County
Charles Mather
Milton Remley
Treichler
Tipton
Iowa
Emmett McConnell
West Branch
Mather
MacConnel
J. P. Leonard
Springdale Residents and Visitors Share Summer Work and Travel
Local notes detail residents visiting relatives and pursuing jobs across Iowa and beyond. Travelers include Howard Phelps heading to Carson City Nevada, Dr. Todd returning from Rochester, Minn., and multiple families planning summer activities at Todds park and nearby farms.
Zemo Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Pimples
An advertisement claims ZEMO is a permanent external cure that draws germs to the surface and destroys them for clear healthy skin. It directs readers to contact E. W. Race Med. Co. in St. Louis for samples and notes it is sold by All Druggists and A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
E. W. Race Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Focal News
Clara Heesh
City
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Sarah Jacobs
Washington, In
Barger & Barrows
James Henrietta
East Third Street
Wagner
Julia Kesper
S. Perry
Lombard Street
Hher
John Henderson
Earl Henderson
Utah
Cal. W. Smith
Fannie Leach
Fairport
Miss Pearl Leach
Broadway
F. B. Idle
Iowa Farm Mortgage Loans
E. Burgin
Washington
Libbie
Anna Urdangen
Grinnell
Joseph Meeker
Township
Roy Huey
Charles Huey
San Francisco
Denver
T. C. Chambers
United States
Eleanor
Dubuque
W. T. Chambers
Hattie Sosna
Keota
Orrie Diamond
Tl Lehvec
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
Mackinac
Mid
Lake Superior
Leland
Northport
Traverse City
Michigan
Monitor
Illinois
Othigan
Pentwater
Ludington
Manistee
Frankfort
Cnurievoix
Ignace
Glen Haven
Petoskey
Mackinac Island
North Manitou Bay View
Cheboygan
Great Lakes
R. F.church
P.A
E. End Mich. ST
Rush ST. Bridge
Rook Harbor “Springs
ED. Pinaud
New York City
Crescent
Lacrosse
Wis
C. Witten
Kim St
Newark
N. J
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Kingsford’s
Oswego Ikon
Kingsford
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Sow
Oswego, N.Y
National Starch Co., Successore
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Home Savings Bank
F. A. Neidig
East Second Street
E. P, Day
Lows Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Rozexe
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