Numerous Muscatine Notables Travel and Visit for Fourth
Local notices record many transitions and greetings as residents and visitors travel for the Fourth. J. J. Griffith and W. E. Batty operate at 120 West 2nd St. and families visit Davenport, while Rev. J. B. Parmalee and Rev. W. G. Thorn tour Muscatine churches. The town also hosts excursions, portraits, and sales pitches from Titus Jackson and Paudhet’s band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Griffith
West 2Nd St
W. E. Batty
China Plate Free Tonight Offer at Home Tea Co
An advertisement promotes a free China plate tonight with purchase from Home Tea Co, inviting customers to sample a triple extract tea in a limited offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Home Tea Co
East Second Street
Home Tea Co
Gala Park Place outing for Court of Honor members
Yesterday the Court of Honor held a large picnic at Park Place with nearly 500 attendees. The day featured sack racing, foot races, rope pulling, singing, and guitar mandolin music amid prizes and well filled luncheon hampers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Park Place
Yellow Kid
John Ellis
Paudhet's Band Plans Two Ride Excursion Aboard J S
The Paudhet band organizes a grand excursion on the steamer J S for Tuesday evening July 8. The boat leaves the dock at 8 o'clock, returns at 9 30, and a second trip runs until midnight with dancing to the full band on both trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paudhet
Pauchet
J. S
Danc
Freckled Face Is Hidden From His Mother
A Chicago Tribune line notes Tom Hutnaness with freckles on his face while his mother sees none. Love’s telescope refuses to reveal a spot upon her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Love
Chicago Tribune
Sermon Anecdote Cites Hell’s Heat as Season’s Bellwether
In Atlanta Constitution style, Brother Dickey explains he omitted hell from a recent sermon noting the thermometer in the nineties proved hell spoke for itself. The quip frames the fiery weather as automatic proof rather than sermon content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Money’s a Curious Thing Says Klondike Rich Man
A Klondike fortune remarks that money changes relations, noting rich relatives once despised him for poverty and now envy his wealth. The Chicago Tribune quotes the self-made man on wealth’s social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Chicago Tribune
Graduation Rivalry Quips Sparkled at Commencement
A graduation scene features a witty exchange as a student urges not to be driven like cattle while a cynic quips about being valued as sirloin and porterhouse, reflecting campus banter and humor. The Washington Star quote frames the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirloin
Porterhouse
Washington Star
Pleasant outing party enjoys wagone ride and picnic
W D Peck and others including Georgia House Ruth Rice Irene Goetzman Harriet Heller Elizabeth Knopp Caroline Richards formed an outing party yesterday. They rode in a wagonette to the four mile bridge and spent the day with games fishing rowing and a bounteous picnic feast. Returning in the evening they entertained with merry song and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Peck
Charles Chenoweth
Glen McCurdy
Rat Batterson
Ed. Dreier
Henry Edson
Georgia House
Ruth Rice
Irene Goetzman
Harriet Heller
Elizabeth Knopp
Caroline Richards
Four Mile Bridge
Barden-Esmoil United in Holyoke Ceremony
Miss Ollie M Esmoil and Mr Wilson L Barden were married on Wednesday June 25 at noon in Holyoke Colorado with Rev Parker of the Presbyterian church officiating They are from Muscatine Iowa and will reside near Haxtum Colorado Mr Barden is a farmer and Mrs Barden a former Muscatine County teacher May they have a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edwards
Laurel
Wisconsin
Miss Tillie Wilson
Wilton
Iowa
Mr. Edwards
Tillie Wilson
Eldon Westerville
Muscatine Island
Bell Lawrence
W. L. Clapp
East Sixth Street
Joseph Westerville
Holyoke
Col
Barden
Muscatine County
Haxtum, Col
Pleasant River View porch party honors Miss Buxton
A cordial porch gathering at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Coldren’s River View addition hosted about 35 guests. Miss Jiand Buxton of Ohio was the guest of honor, with out of town attendees Miss Leo Letts of Columbus Junction and Steve Coldren of Iowa City. The event featured Japanese lanterns bunting and a fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Coldren
Riverview Addition
Jiand Buxton
Ohio
Buxton
Leo Letts
Columbus Junction
Steve Coldren
Iowa City
Reverend Leads Marriage Of Clark Brown And Carrie Casper
At 6 45 p m July 3 1902 Rev L P Hix united Clark Brown and Carrie Casper in marriage in Muscatine The couple will reside at Seventh and Broadway Brown works in local industry and Mrs Brown is a Muscatine native daughter of Andrew Casper Friends extend best wishes for the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. P. Hix
Clark Brown
Carrie Casper
Muscatine
Seventh and Broadway
Brown
Army of Industry
Andrew Casper
Pleasant Fourth Celebration at Old Ladies Home
Misses Belle Fitzgerald and Nellie McCaw organized a joyful Fourth of July event at the Old Ladies home. The house and lawn displayed national colors, a bountiful feast was prepared, and Fred Len contributed ice cream. The ladies ensured a pleasant celebration for the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fitzgerald
Nellie McCaw
Fred Len
Misses Fitzgerald
McCaw
Reverend C L Stafford Marries at Home Ceremony
Thursday evening July 3 at 7 o clock Rev C L Stafford wed at the home of Z S Hainan Lumbard in a private ceremony. The couple welcomed the union with close family present and the venue hosted the intimate gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Stafford
Z S
Hainan Lumbard
Swan and Miss McDonald Married at First M. E. Parsonage
At noon Rev. C L Stafford joined M F Swan and Myrtle McDonald both of Creston Ia in marriage at the First M E parsonage They will reside in Creston Swan a traveling salesman McDonald counted among Creston's popular young people and receive many well wishes for happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Stafford
M. E. Parsonage
M. F. Swan
Myrtle McDonald
Creston
Mr. Swan
Miss McDonald
Four Friends Enjoy Pleasant Fourth Afloat on Helen Blair
Misses Lillian Beard and Esther Batterson with Messrs. Bert Mark and Will Gates rode the Helen Blair to Fairport yesterday morning. They enjoyed beautiful scenery, re boarded in skiffs, and floated down the river after a very pleasant Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Beard
Esther Batterson
Bert Mark
Will Gates
Helen Blair
Fairport
Local social outing at the Grotto with guests
Dr and Mrs C L Girl hosted Miss Marie Howe Miss Bessie Yaeger and Messrs Bert Hine and Bert Girl for an afternoon at the Grotto. They spent the day in a quiet setting and concluded with a pleasant picnic supper in the secluded nook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Girl
Marie Howe
Bessie Yaeger
Bert Hine
Bert Girl
Noek
John M. Kemble Home Hosts Friendly Lawn Gathering
The John M. Kemble home and lawn hosted a hospitable gathering with neighbors and friends, enjoying a warm social time on the estate grounds. The event showcased local hospitality and community spirit, reflecting a cheerful, informal occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kemble
Fourth of July Picnic Ends with Fireworks
A group held a picnic yesterday with about 60 attendees at a local place. The afternoon and evening passed pleasantly, and after a bountiful supper, fireworks provided amusement.
Summer convention travel rates by railroad lines listed
Prominent meetings during summer months will have special B and O rail rates. Dates span July to September in cities such as Denver Minneapolis Omaha Tacoma Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle and Seattle with events from National conventions to annual meetings. Contacts include Jno G Farmer and company representatives for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Denver Colo
National Association of Otter Carriers
Minneapolis
Seattle
Wash
Er Dress Jno
G. Farmer
G. P
M. Rs
Losing Opportunities
A frustrated car owner tells the driver Felix to hurry as the auto breaks down and crowds cross the street, highlighting a scene of impatience and street activity observed by Yonkers Statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix
Yonkers Statesman
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Daily Journal
F. X. Scisacfer
Reliance Loan Co
Joe Kranz
P. H. Elfers
Minnie Towers
E. O. Burnsides
August
Annie Zeug
Chicago
J. N. Berry
Laure Burtner
Davenport
Ed. P. Ingham
Townsend
J. 5S
Harry Illingsworth
The
Wilton Herald
Anna Coyner
Nichols
J. W. Geiger
Marion
City
Cedar Rapids
Wm. M. Nargis
Charles Page
Oberlin, Kan
Mrs
East Fifth Street
Schall
R. B. George
Samuel Sinnett
John Weaver
A. J. Weaver
Letts
Titus & Jackson
Mulberry Street
Mrs. T. F. Beveridge
J. B. Parmalee
Z. W. Hutchinson
Oskaloosa
Chas. H. Gobble
Galesburg
J. B. Downer
East Hill
Will Hoefflin
Frank Hadley
Emma Berry
Geo. McCoy
Moline
W. H. McCoy
Laellen Bros
Grand Hotel
Wesley Peters
Chestnut Street
Kathryn MacGillivary
Katherine Breen
Tri-Cities
E. P. Davis
Des Moines
Prudential Insurance Company
Burrel Loveless
W. Front St. Catharine
Geo. Patrick
Fruitland
Myrtle Flint
Richard Flint
Council Bluffs
C. E. Crow
A. J. Thomas
Rock Island
Hahn Grothers
W. G. Thorn
Washington
Thorn
M. E. Church
M. E
Spangler Chapel
Park Ave
Thiesen
the Journal
Mark Mamilton
Richard Milholm
Joe Borgstadt
Jerry Foster
Lucas Street
W. Gage
Fair Grounds
Omaha
Arthur Schootler
Cambridge
Illinois
J. H. Morse
Fred T. Jones
Clara Rowe
Stella Koehler
John Koehler
West Seventh Street
Anna Beveridge
Villisca
T. F. Beveridge
Roy Hampton
Fred A. Hampton
Will Thompson
Dina McCoy
F. H. Shinn
Geneseo
Business College
John L. Knopp
West Eighth Street
A. Carl
Mr. Carl
J. W. Warren
Mr. Warren
Red Cloud
Neb
R. A. Holmes
Journal Building
AMMC
COSC
Casper
N. X.vuretons
Madras
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co
Fast Second Street
H. H. Arnold
Muscatine, Iowa
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