Local river stage reported at 7.5 feet above low water
The river stands at 7.5 feet above low water, showing a two inch drop in the last 24 hours. Several visitors arrive in the city including Miss Kate Pentzer of Chicago and E Donnell of St. Louis, while Miss Elsie Nester and Miss Theresia Noll return from a river trip. Obituary clarification notes Cyrus Satterthwaite’s widow’s maiden name as Miss Alice Toyne. James Kenyon from New Haven departs after Yale graduation. Carl Hollenbeck of Cedar Rapids visits family before joining travel to Great Bend Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Satterthwaite
Mrs. Satterthwaite
Alice Toyne
Elsie Nester
East Seventh Street
Theresia Noll
Bayfield
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Carl Hollenbeck
Cedar Rapids
James F. Berry
Maple Avenue
Columbus
Great Bend
Kan
You Should Arrange To Go on Switchmen's Sunday Excursion
All friends invited for a Switchmen's excursion Sunday July 11 with light refreshments.
Osborn Heads to Wellman District Conference
Rev. Thomas Osborn of the First M E Church travels to Wellman for the Muscatine District conference opening afternoon. He will preach tonight with Rev. C S Cooper of Ottumwa accompanying as district superintendent of the Anti Saloon League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Osborn
M. E
Wellman
Muscatine
Osborn
C. S. Cooper
Ottumwa
Anti-Saloon League
Bible Marking Class Meets This Evening At 7 30
The Bible Marking class will meet at 7 30 this evening. The Y W C A annual picnic plans are under way this month and are expected to attract many members and friends. A full notice of date and place will follow. Tuesday and Thursday mornings see many at the Y M C A swimming pool.
Memorial service for Mrs Giesler at United Brethren church
Memorial services are planned for Mrs. Fred Giesler by the Missionary Society of the United Brethren church on Wednesday afternoon at 716 East Eighth Street. The program will focus on Christian China with Rev. W S Beatty and Rev. J C H Light delivering talks and a memorial paper read by Mrs. Beatty. The Beattys are visiting from Elk Point South Dakota at Mrs S Erbd's home on West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Giesler
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Benjamin Hyink
East Eighth Street
W. S. Beatty
United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
Beatty
Head of Heinz plants in city visits for site pick and farm tour
Charles N. Van Ri per, manager of the local Heinz branch, is in the city to select the new residence site and inspect nearby farms along the Burlington road. He plans to review the Isett avenue factory this afternoon with his son Clifford S. Heinz, as he does on trips visiting branch factories and farms. He maintains his Pittsburgh residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. van Riper
H. J. Heinz Co
Heinz
Burlington Road
Isett Avenue
Mr. Heinz
Clifford S. Heinz
Pittsburg
Satterthwaite Funeral on Iowa City Road
Funeral services for Cyrus Satterthwaite will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence on the Iowa City road. Rev. H. M. Strong will officiate. Interment will follow in Klein Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Road
Cyrus Satterthwaite
H. M. Strong
Klein Cemetery
Keota Celebrates Independence Day With Parade and Ball Game
Keota Iowa celebrated Independence Day with ideal weather, flags, bunting, and a large crowd. A morning concert and parade featured decorated autos, with prizes for best decorations and finest team. Arthur McMurray spoke after Rev Arch L. Graham’s invocation, followed by a band concert and an 11 to 0 ball victory over South English. An accident injured a four year old when a wheel passed over the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
B. D. Helscher
Art Hamilton
Frank Klein
Billy’ Mason
Uncle Sam
Art Swift
Arch L. Graham
J. C. Clark
Arthur McMurray
Ames
McMurray
Attends State Pharmaceutical Meeting Ottumwa
Ignatius Bestenlehner and A G Bestenlehner will attend the State Pharmaceutical association meeting in Ottumwa. Ignatius Bestenlehner and George McDaniel of Moline left yesterday for the gathering and A G Bestenlehner will depart tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius
A. G. Bestenlehner
State Pharmaceutical Association
Ottumwa
Ignatius Bestenlehner
George McDaniel
Moline
Air Tank Explosion Destroys Tow Boat at Vincennes
A tow boat owned by James Figg of this city blew its air tank while blowing the whistle at Vincennes Indiana. The blast tore away the pilot house and severely injured three men inside. Damages are estimated around 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Figg
Vincennes
Ind
Funeral for Phil J Fahey Set for Wednesday
The funeral for Phil J. Fahey will be held at 9 o clock Wednesday morning from St Matthias Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery private. Relatives request no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. J. Fahey
St. Matthias Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Runaway ponies spook Iowa avenue team
Thompson Bros. pony team ran away this morning on Iowa avenue. The horses bolted about six blocks without causing serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Bros
Iowa Avenue
Old Timer Endorses Postum Over Coffee
An elderly woman recounts using Postum since its market entry to replace coffee for health reasons. She notes relief from nervous dyspepsia and improved brain and nerve power after switching, with her husband also benefiting and the family continuing Postum for steadier nerves and stomach health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Renee
Pratt Died After Illness At Home In City
John C Foster Pratt died Monday afternoon at 116 Chestnut Street after about ten days of typhoid fever. Born August 7, 1859 in Ogle County Illinois he lived in this city about five years with wife Sadie Humphrey Pratt and two children. Interment planned in Bloomfield Nebraska with body to be taken tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
John C. Freemont Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Ogle County
Ill
Sadie Humphrey
Carroll
Pratt
Lanark
Will Bussey
Jefferson
E. Wilson
Ringwood
Oklo
Arthur
Red Oak
Mahlon
Kansas
Bloomfield
Neb
Asquith Again Foils Women in Suffrage Bid
A Women’s Freedom League deputation pressed Parliament for a meeting with Premier Asquith to discuss suffrage claims under a Charles II statute. He refused again, and the group plans to seek an audience with the king at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Women’s Freedom League
Asquith
Charles II
League
Buckingham Palace
Picnic Postponed by Rain for German Lutheran Sunday School
Society note reports the planned Monday picnic by the German Lutheran Sunday School was postponed indefinitely due to rain.
Royal Neighbors Aid Society Meeting Noted
The Royal Neighbors Aid Society will meet on July 14 at the home of Mrs. J Wallingsford on East Tenth street. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors Aid Society
Maennercher Ladies Meet at Mrs Hurd Home
The Ladies of the Maennercher plan a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Fred Hurd's house on West Eighth Street. The meeting starts at 2 o'clock and all members are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Maennercher
Fred Hurd
West Eighth Street
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Before Vacation
The regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters is set for Wednesday evening at the K P hall as the last gathering before a two month vacation. A large attendance is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Ladies' Aid Meeting at German Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Congregational church will meet in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. All ladies of the church are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Congregational Church
Jolly 20 Club Picnic At Weed's Park
The Jolly 20 Club of Sweetland enjoyed a Saturday picnic at Weed's park. Those present included Maybelle Pace Freddie Gettert Pearl Chamberlin Tony Gettert Vera Carter Lloyd Wood Gertrude Sywassink Willie Holtz Della Gettert Ron Pace Amanda Pace Vero non Leonhart Hazel Smith Walter Weiershauser Marie Will Harry Weiershauser Mabel Weiershauser and James Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly 20 Club
Sweetland
Weed’s Park
Maybelle Pace
Freddie Gettert
Pearl Chamberlin
Tony Gettert
Vera Carter
Lloyd Wood
Gertrude Sywassink
Willie Holtz
Della Gettert
Ron Pace
Amanda Pace
Veronon Leonhart
Hazel Smith
Walter Weiershauser
Marie Will
Harry Weiershauser
Mabel Weiershauser
James Smith
Delta Kappa Phi Members Camp at Geneva Island Week
Members of Delta Kappa Phi club left this morning on the W. J. B. for Geneva Island to spend the week camping at Eversmeyer's cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Delta Kappa Phi Club
Eversmeyer
Women's Home Missionary Society to Elect Officers
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. A large attendance is desired as the annual election of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs W S Hill Entertain Friends at Dinner
Mr and Mrs W S Hill hosted about thirty guests Monday at their home 1314 Smalley Avenue for a three course five o clock dinner. The house was decorated with flags and bunting and souvenirs were giant cannon crackers. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening with the hosts after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hill
W.S. Hill
Smalley Avenue
Children stage A Revolutionary Maid at Chevalier home
A unique child led dramatization of A Revolutionary Maid was presented Monday afternoon at Prof. W F Chevalier's West Fourth street home. Miss Olivette Chevalier directed with Chevalier Junkin as stage manager. Only family attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Chevalier
West Fourth Street
Olivette Chevalier
Chevalier Junkin
Morning boat races energize Burlington amid rain
Burlington hosts a large crowd for speed trials and 20 and 22 foot races as 36 foot and 26 foot classes set new marks. The grand event the free for all drew a mixed audience while prep for tomorrow’s executive session election dominates interest. The Lamb IV and Red Top led the twenty mile race with the Planet placing third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Jimmie June
Carl Braun
Muscatine
W. E. Hughey
Bellevue
Blanche B
Sabula
King
Clinton
Three Act Play Cast List Features Revolutionary Figures
The program lists Kitty DeWitt as a Revolutionary Maid Josephine Junkin, Elspeth Ludlow played by Lucile Chevalier, Lloyd Holliday as a Rebel Spy and Kitty’s fiancé Olivette Chevalier, Christopher Vanness as a Tory later Rebel and Elspeth’s husband Laura Althaus, and Maid Janet Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty DeWitt
Josephine Junkin
Elspeth Ludlow
Kitty
Lucile Chevalier
Lloyd Holliday
Olivette Chevalier
Christopher Vanness
Elspeth
Laura Althaus
Janet Miller
Annual Picnic by Maccabees at Weed Park Clubhouse
The Ladies of the Maccabees host their annual picnic on Thursday July 8 at Weed Park Clubhouse. All members invited and asked to bring baskets. Supper served at 6 30 for the ladies and families. Miss Ella L Mark state commander of Iowa will be guest of honor.
Mosquito Leads Early in 22-Foot Race at Burlington
In Burlington Iowa on July 6 the Mosquito took a big early lead in the first mile of the 22-foot race with the O G of Muscatine following in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buarlington
O. G
Reins Pleads Guilty In Liquor Injunction Case
Wm Reins of Stockton pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquors in violation of a January 1998 injunction. He paid a total fine of 560 with costs and 25 in attorney fees. Reins was arrested in June and brought to Muscatine. bonds of 1000 were posted, with the plea entered before Judge Jackson. Prosecution was by Attorneys Betty and Betty of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reins
Stockton
Reins
Muscatine
Jackson
Betty and
Betty
Davenport
Tariff bill advances with tobacco tax changes in senate
The tariff bill moved from committee to senate allowing print of amended text. Tobacco tax debates postponed until tomorrow as full committee reviews the amendments. Senate changes include higher rates on high grade cigars and adjusted per thousand charges. The new taxes take effect July 1, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Committee of the Whole
Senate
Smoot
Daniel
Committee On Finance
Senate Action on Tariff Bill Exempts Several Organizations
The Senate adopted an amendment exempting labor organizations, fraternal beneficiary societies, and organizations exclusively for religious charitable and educational purposes from the corporate tax provision of the tariff bill. The committee had not acted on these amendments and they had been considered only by Republican members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Court voids Stolzenau will after suicide in Chicago
Judge Jackson sustained objections to probating the will of Herman Stolzenau who killed himself in Chicago last February. Miss Julia Stolzenau was named administratrix with bond set at 1800 dollars. The estate includes an insurance policy and a valuable German manuscript whose translation heirs cannot do. The will is set aside and assets distributed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stolzenau
Chicago
Jackson
District Court
Julia Stolzenau
Slaughter’s Candy Store Promotes Ice Cream and Cakes
Eat Slaughter's Ice Cream plus homemade cakes pies and light lunches offered at Slaughter's Candy Store. Local shop advertises desserts and casual meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Kitchen
Slaughter
Slaughter’s Candy Store
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Panitorium
A. S. Weidling
Iowa
Tius Loan and Investment Co
Kate Pentzer
E. Donnell
St. Louis
D. W. Jackson
West Third Street
D. M. Benner
Monmouth
Salina Keen
East Sixth Street
James Kenyon
New Haven
Conn
M. Nolte
West Fifth Street
Yale University
OlAe
Hoston
East Second &T
KV. Osborn
Wellman Mee
Thos. Osobrn
W. J. Scott
W. B. Ireland
J. F. Robertson
E. C. Brooks
P. H. Hawk
W. H. Dillion
D. Phillips
Emanuel
A. S. Smith
Linccoln
Rolo J. Fisher
Frank Leeds
Jas. Priestnal
J. W. Stine
H. F. Pugh
A. L. Jordan
Jesus
Joe R. Hanley
Giesler
Satterthwaite
MEERT
Ignatius and
AFTEN
Nebraska
Burlington
Orchard City
Misquito
I. Nievel@ Son
Muscatine’s
J. M. Conner
Sycamore Street
Nau
Allan G
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
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