Local sports and social notes from Muscatine area
The Independents and a local pickup team play at fair ground park this afternoon. Miss Grace Jackson of Chicago visits Mrs. Mark Loveless on Hershey avenue. County Clerk McKee issued a license to wed G. F. Van Laningham and Nora Randolph. Mrs. Horace Frye of Burlington visits her father J. W. Schaefer on Mills street. Miss Clara Akerman and Joseph Huston of Rock Island return home after visiting Daisy and Minnie Vetter. Muscatine County Poultry association meets Friday at 8 pm at John Robbins office in First National Bank building. Ambrose Highberger and wife of Harper Indiana return after visiting J. Schoemaker on West Seventh street since the Fourth. Father F. J. Leonard, St. Matthias pastor, left for Council Bluffs to attend Father Schmidt’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Fairground Park
Grace Jackson
Chicago
Mark Loveless
Hershey Avenue
Muscatine County Poultry Association
John Robbins
First National Bank
Ambrose Highberger
Harper, In
J. Schoemaker
West Seventh Street
F. J. Leonard
St. Matthias Church
Council Bluffs
Father Schmidt
Iowa
Dietrich Vogel Funeral Held at German Congregational Church
The obituary notes the death of Dietrich Vogel at his Hershey avenue home. His funeral service was conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock from the German Congregational church with Rev. C. A. Dettmers delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich Vogel
Hershey Avenue
German Congregational Church
C. A. Dettmers
Post Meeting Called to Full Attendance This Evening
The Adjutant urges a full attendance at the Grand Army of the Republic post gathering this evening. Important matters will be presented for member review and discussion.
German Baptist youth society to meet at church
The young people's society of the German Baptist church will hold a business meeting at the church this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young People's Society of the German Baptist Church
Called meeting of Colonel Hare Circle tomorrow night
The Colonel Hare Circle will convene at Mrs. Sarah Smedley's Maple Avenue home tomorrow night for a circle gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Sarah Smedley
Maple Avenue
Will Deliver Lecture by Dr Beveridge to Nurses
The Muscatine Graduate Nurses association will hear Dr T F Beveridge lecture at 810 West Third street the home of Mrs F L Appel on Monday evening August 3 arrangements were made at the regular monthly meeting last night at the home of Miss Spickler A large number of nurses attended Miss Maude McGuigan Belle Vue hospital superintendent was elected chairman of the amusement and program committee with Anita Stapella Carolyn Spickler Sarah Small Lillian Juel and Margaret Rients named as members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Beveridge
Muscatine Graduate Nurses Association
F. L. Appel
West Third Street
Spickler
Maude McGuigan
Bellevue Hospital
Anita Stapella
Carolyn Spickler
Sarah Small
Lillian Juel
Margaret Rients
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Margaret Stoker
A shower at 424 West Seventh street honored Miss Margaret Stoker ahead of her marriage to Raymond Townsley. Flor ence and Myrtle Koenigsaecker hosted. oriental decor featured Japanese lanterns and fans. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments while gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Myrtle Koenigsaecker
West Seventh Street
Margaret Stoker
Raymond Townsley
Miss Stoker
Three Year Old Lad Lost In Downtown Tour
A three year old boy, David Smit of 315 West Sixth Street, wandered from home this morning, reached the Rock Island depot and fell asleep on a seat. Police officer John Haifleigh and the chief tracked down his identity with his guardian’s help and returned him safely to the Wessels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smit
John Smit
West Sixth Street
Wessels
Rover
Second Street
Rock Island
Dreamland
Tunnele
John Haifleigh
Haifleigh
German Young People Hold Excellent Meeting
The Forward society of the German Congregational church met at Adam Pilgrim’s home on Newell avenue in Muscatine last evening. About forty attendees welcomed Rev. F. W. Diehl from Chicago and Rev. C. A. Dettmers. The evening featured games and amusements with ice cream and cake refreshments. The next gathering is planned for August at Christian Kindler’s home on Kindler avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Adam Pilgrim
Newell Avenue
F. W. Diehl
Chicago
Muscatine
C. A. Dettmers
Christian Kindler
Kindler Avenue
Philathea Society Meeting Postponed to Tonight
The Philathea Society gathering planned for last evening at Mrs. Emerson Hoopes home 200 Maple Avenue has been postponed to tonight.
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The
Philathea Society
Emerson Hoopes
Maple Avenue
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs York Home
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Musserville Friends church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Addie York's home on Wallace Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Musserville Friends Church
Addie York
Wallace Street
Festival meeting for St Matthias church ladies
All ladies of St Matthias Catholic church are asked to meet at the school hall Thursday afternoon at 2 30 for the festival planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Marriage of Nora Randolph and G F Vanlancingham
The marriage of Miss Nora Randolph of this city to G F Vanlaningham of Davenport occurred at Justice J C Coster's office this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Randolph
G. F. Vanlaningham
Davenport
J. C. Coster
Dorcas Society to Meet Tomorrow at Mrs Fischer’s Home
Members of the Dorcas Society will gather tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William Fischer on Mulberry Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
William Fischer
Mulberry Avenue
Three Pioneers Die in Iowa City
John B. Morton aged 82 dies at his son Henry K. Morton's home. Morton a West Side merchant will be buried in Haverhill Massachusetts where he was a prominent pioneer. Samuel Hull aged 70 and lifelong Iowa City resident dies at his sister Mrs Levi Butterbaugh's home. Mrs Dennis Kerrigan aged 71 also dies in Iowa City and is named a pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
John B. Morton
Henry K. Morton
Haverhill
Mass
Morton
Samuel Hull
Levi Butterbaugh
Dennis Kerrigan
Grand Trunk Railway System Claims World’s Longest Double Track
Grand Trunk Railway System operates the longest continuous double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls under one management. The Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route extends double track from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and time tables are mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago Ill.
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One
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
New York
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
Opening Day Crowd Fills Auditorium for Convention
The opening day drew a packed audience as Chaplains spoke on Tuesday through Friday. Chairman Bell delivered a clear, engaging address from 12:45 to 1:45 pm amid frequent applause. Committees were named, a Cleveland tribute passed, and Judge Parker offered supportive remarks before adjournment at 2:31 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Keane
Wyoming
C. F. Reimer
Denver
Colo
Samuel Kerch
Seattle
Wash
P. T. Ramsey
Bell
Cleveland
Dunn
Nebraska
David R. Francis
Missouri
William Haldeman
Louisville
Judge Parker
New York
Deeds Filed Transferring Lots in Muscatine
Harry H Kilbourne of Linn County transfers the east one foot of lot 4 and all of lot 5 in block 5 North Muscatine to Andrew Wetendorf. August Schultz of Muscatine transfers the east 52 feet of lot 4 block 12 South Muscatine to Minerva Matilda Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Harry H. Kilbourne
Linn Co
Andrew Wetendorf
North
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
August Schultz
Minerva Matilda Schultz
South Muscatine
Clymer Coldren Joins Democratic National Delegation
Former Muscatine resident Clymer A Coldren now of Texico New Mexico is listed among delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver The Chicago Inter Ocean mentions a Phoenix clipping about an Indian dogcatcher named William Jennings Bryan The Johnson supporters joke that Bryan may be “a good dogcatcher.”
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Denver
Clymer A. Coldren
Muscatine
New Mexico
Chicago
Phoenix
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Sheriffs 10 Meet in Davenport Soon
State convention of Iowa sheriffs gathers in Davenport July 22 and 23 with Sheriff Frank Benham of Muscatine County and all Iowa counties invited. Delegates will stay at the New Davenport, enjoy a steamboat ride, arsenal visit, streetcar tours, meals, and sight-seeing. The program opens with headquarters registration and an address of welcome by Mayor George W. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Benham
Muscatine
Iowa
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Arsenal
George W. Scott
A. W. Coggouillette
Cedar Rapids
Joint session on proposed drainage district through three counties
Supervisors from Johnson Louisa and Muscatine counties meet at the court house to discuss a ditch running from Muscatine through Johnson and Louisa to form drainage district No 7. Hearings on objections continue with no decision yet. establishment of the ditch is not assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Supervisors
Johnson, Louisa
Muscatine Counties
Court House
Muscatine County
Johnson and
Louisa Counties
Bryan Backer Green Clay Stricken With Illness
Delegate Green Clay of this district known as the original Bryan for president in 1908 was struck down with acute indigestion in Denver. Clay had risen to prominence two years earlier with his Audrian Democratic Convention resolution endorsing Bryan, then abroad, as the presidential nominee.
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Green Clay
Montgomery
Denver
Bryan
Clay
Europe
Tiecke Edwards Drops From Grace In Alcohol Dispute
Two alcohol related cases were heard by Muscatine justices. Charles Miller received ten days from Justice Howe. Tiecke Edwards, with a suspended sentence, drew thirty days after celebrating the Fourth.
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Muscatine
Charles Miller
Howe
Tiecke Edwards
Grace
Justice Coster
Wagon accident claims life of Claus Dieckmann
Claus Dieckmann of 1302 Wisconsin street died at 3 30 p m after injuries from a wagon run over him returning from a Fourth of July picnic at the slough. The 32 year old father of six suffered lung injuries and a fractured rib when the wagon hit a mud hole and toppled. He passed away despite medical care. no funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Slough
Claus Dieckmann
Wisconsin Street
Dieckmann
Muscatine
Louisa and Johnson Supervisors Meet Muscatine Ditch Plan
County boards of Louisa Johnson and Muscatine met to discuss Drainage Ditch No 7 an improvement of shared interest. They were entertained at dinner today at the Commercial Hotel by Muscatine county board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa and Johnson
Louisa and
Johnson
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Strong Bill At Family Theatre Delights Audiences
The Family theatre on Third street presented its strongest bill since the season’s start with two entertaining performances. Large crowds applauded acts by Inman and Walters, noted for comedy acrobatics and tightrope walking, while Jack Allen delivered notable song specialties.
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Family Theatre
Third Street House
Inman
Walters
Fine Program at Electric Park Promises Big Night
The Muscatine Turners and Muscatine Maennerchor join Paudiet's Band for an 8:15 pm gymnastic exhibition at Electric Park on Wednesday. The program features wand drills, horizontal and parallel bars, horse vaulting, pyramids and multiple selections by the Maennerchor and Turners.
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Muscaine Turners
Muscatine Maennerchor
Electric Park
Paudiet
Wand
Muscatine Turners
Muscatine Mannerchor
Muscatine Turn
Ers
Musecatine Maennerenor
Lautenschlager Wins Mercedes Grand Prix in Dieppe
The automobile grand prix in Dieppe France was won by Lautenschlager driving a Mercedes car. Cissac and his mechanician were killed when crushed under the car during the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
France
Lautenschlager
Cissac
Sheriff Association Meeting Plans and Speakers
Regular business and reports of officers set for 2:00 p m with the address on General Executions and Attachments by Judge M Waterman of Davenport. Fines in Criminal Cases by County Attorney A W Hamann. Evening entertainment hosted by Louis Eckhardt. Thursday July 23 features talks on Juvenile Court and the Intermediate Sentence Law by Frank Sessions and Marquis Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Association
Co. M. Waterman
Davenport
A. W. Hamann
Louis Eckhardt
Frank J. Sessions
Iowa
Marquis Barr
Anamosa
Orof
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turners
Maennerchor
Pauchet
Turnverein
Citizens’ Railway and Light Co
McKee
Horace Frye
Burlington
J. W. Schaefer
Mills Street
Clara Akerman
Joseph Huston
Daisy
Minnie Vetter
SY. le Lehvae
Carley Carlas
Inman & Walters
Jack Allen
Hilda Orth
Hillmans
John Chayka
Kansas City
Frank Chayka
City
Lulu Ethel Bebb
Roy Bebb
J. I. Grieser
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rose Fayle
George Chayka
Alma Hilton
Father Grieser
Mias Fayle
Chayka
Cypress Street
Ferely
Miss Bebb
Preston
Mrs. Chayka
Koenigsaecker
Lad
Clymer Coldren
Johnson Headquarters
Sheriffs
Soch
Louisa, Johnson
Bryan Man Sick
Tiecke
Strong Bill Given
Home Tea Co
Wakefield
Wakefield's
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Otto Stiefel
Eden
Ohio
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
Wittich Bros
D. N. Johnson
Columbus Junction
H. M. Bartlett
Law
Atalissa
Lynn L. Watters
Post Office Department
West Liberty
Vienna
H. J. Heinz Co
Stirlen & Rowan
Reliance Loan CO
Post Office
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