Local social notes and moves in town
Dr H E Dice and Dr Horace L Husted announce practice details. The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA holds a meeting on Tuesday July 13. George Shields and Gabe Bowman depart for Los Angeles for the Elks convention. Mrs George Manley and Mrs James Manley return from Grandview. Dr M A Barr returns from Linden after his aunt’s death. A modern 6 or 7 room rental is sought near Wilson’s Shoe Store. The Manleys attend illness at Mrs Will Downey’s on Muscatine Island. The Diercks family heads to Denver for an extended stay due to Mr Diercks health. Ida M Engel arrives from Devil’s Lake to vacation at 609 Pine Street after four months directing Stoke Dangel & Foss millinery in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Engel
Devil's Lake
Wis
Miss Engel
Stoke, Dangel & Foss
Reedsburg
Pine Street
Elks Delegation Heads to Los Angeles from Muscatine
Muscatine residents heading to the Elks convention departed yesterday evening from Davenport to join a special train. Officials expect the concerted party to reach Los Angeles by Sunday unless delays occur.
Marticke Divorce Decree Awards Alimony and Property
Judge D V Jackson grants absolute divorce to Mrs. Fredericka Marticke and assigns alimony totaling 12 000 with 6 500 cash. She receives 47 Moscow lots including the Marticke farm buildings, farm stock, household goods, and quiets title to 70 acres, while Otto H. Marticke loses interest in the property. Attorneys Carskaddan Pepper C A W Kent and E M Warner appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericka Marticke
Otto H. Marticke
D. V. Jackson
Muscatine County
Marticke
Moscow
Plainu
Carskaddan & Pepper
C. A. W. Kent
E. M. Warner
Eight Year Old Boy Nearly Loses Eye On Fourth
Willard Kirchner eight suffered a painful accident aboard the steamer Percy Swain at Fountain City Wisconsin. While celebrating the Fourth three grains of powder entered his right eye but the powder was extracted by Dr H J Dean in the Percy Swain’s office saving the boy’s eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Kirchner
Percy Swain
Fountain City
Wis
H. J. Dean
Miss Delia Walton Des in Bellevue After Illness
Miss Delia Walton, longtime Seventy-Six township resident, died at Bellevue Hospital shortly after noon today from marasmus following a months long illness. Born in 1854 she lived with her brother Michael and sister Margaret at Seventy-Six. survivors include brother Thomas of Fruitland Colorado and Mrs. Agnes Towers of Boise City Idaho. A devout Catholic she attended St. Matthias Church. funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
Delia Walton
Seventy-Six
Marasmus
Miss Walton
Michael
Margaret
Thomas
Fruitland, Col
Agnes Towers
Boise City
Idaho
St. Matthias Church
Removal of Company C Armory Furniture
The furnishings of the Company C armory were moved to the Hare Block last evening with many militiamen aiding. Progress was rapid as lockers and equipment were transferred. MG A R Cromin narrowly escaped injury when a glass shard fell from a lifted locker, striking his collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Hare Block
MG AR. Cromin
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a quick acting dandruff cure and hair grower. It claims conditioning benefits, a two week cure or money back, and features the Auburn haired model on packaging. Available for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Iowa Roads Struck by Floods and Rain
Overnight flooding worsened in Iowa with three deaths reported at Pattensburg. residents fled to upper floors as food ran low. Meanwhile in Colorado, landslides in Royal Gorge blocked the Denver Rio Grande line west of Canon City, delaying three through trains carrying over a thousand passengers headed to Elks and Epworth conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattensburg
Denver
Col
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande
Canon City
Royal Gorge
Los Angeles
Seattle
Philip Fahey Laid To Rest At St Marys
Philip Fahey was laid to rest this morning at St Marys Cemetery after a service at St Matthias church. Rev F J Leonard preached a sermon and Miss Felicitas Mackey provided special vocal music as many friends sent floral offerings. Pallbearers included John Murphy Nicholas Barry Phil J Mackey Joseph Fuller Will Barry and Frank Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Fahey
St. Mary’s Cemetery
St. Matthias Church
F. J. Leonard
Felicitas Mackey
Mr. Fahey
John Murphy
Nicholas Barry
Phil. J. Mackey
Joseph Fuller
Will Barry
Frank Anson
Suffrage Convention Closes With Mass Meetings
In Seattle on July 7 the American Woman Suffrage Association ended with mass gatherings. National President Anna L. Shaw reviewed the suffrage situation. A key event was Professor Francis Squire of Potter University accepting the role of corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Wash
American Woman Suffrage Association
Anna L. Shaw
Francis Squire
Potter University of Missouri
Bingham Likely to Run Against Tammany in Campaign
New York July 7 A statement attributed to Police Commissioner Bingham after his ouster by Mayor McClellan says he will run for mayor on the anti Tammany ticket if the people want him. The remark follows his departure for Chester Nova Scotia where he was interviewed yesterday. Leaders of the anti Tammany movement urged him to consider the nomination and his removal from the police commissionership is seen as a key issue in the upcoming municipal campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
Bingham
McClellan
Chester
Nova Scotia
Binghan
Solia Pale Faces Meet at Mrs Emil Kranz Home
Society notes the Solia Pale Faces will gather Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Emil Kranz at the corner of Tenth and Sycamore streets. All members are urged to attend. Per order President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solia Pale
Emil Kranz
Tenth
Sycamore Streets
Ladies Aid Meeting at German M E Church Parlor
The Ladies’ Aid society of the German M E church will hold a Friday afternoon gathering at the church parlors. They will not be entertained by Mrs John Bierman of South Muscatine until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies Entertain at Church Parlor for Aid Society
A group from the First M E church will host the Ladies Aid Society at the church parlors on Friday afternoon. Hostesses include Mesdames Otis Ames Fred Smith David Foster J L Payne Charles Crow George Hahn George Parvin Julius Schmidt J H Kendig and Miss Ella Goddard. The program features vocal solos by Miss Rhea Legler and Miss Fern Crow a reading by Mrs Otis Ames and an instrumental duet by Mrs Charles Harbaugh and Miss Ida Appel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames
Otis Ames
Fred Smith
David Foster
J. L. Payne
Charles Crow
George Hahn
George Parvin
Julius Schmidt
J. H. Kendig
Ella Goddard
Rhea Legler
Fern Crow
Charles Harbaugh
Ida Appel
St Paul St Louis Races Proposed
Lipton cup for the eighteen foot cruisers on Lake Michigan is described as the most important annual western aquatic event. The text notes a commodore of the Illinois Valley Yachting club and vice president of the Western Power Boat Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Illinois Valley Yachting Club
Western Power Boat Association
Former Official Pollock Dies at Maryland Home
George F. Pollock, assistant commissioner of the General Land Office under Roosevelt, died at his Boyds Maryland residence yesterday. He served prominent roles in land administration and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
George F. Pollock
General Land Office
Roosevelt
Boyds
Maryland
Is Leon Ling On The Ocean Slayer On Vessel Sought
Police say information strongly suggests Leon Ling, the slain Elsie Sigel suspect, is aboard the German steamship Heinen Rickmers. Authorities wired Mediterranean ports and Suez and Indian Ocean routes to halt the ship and search for Ling, who reportedly left Philadelphia between June 1 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
Helenen Rickmers
Ling
Philadelphia
Funeral held for Cyrus Satterthwaite on Iowa City road
The funeral of Cyrus Satterthwaite was held this afternoon from the family home on the Iowa City road. Rev. H. M. Strong conducted the services and interment followed at Klein cemetery. Pallbearers included J. S. Parks, J. M. McConnaha, John Hahn, M. N. Goddard, N. P. Hitchcock, and Charles Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Satterthwaite
Iowa City Road
H. M. Strong
Klein Cemetery
J. S. Parks
J. M. McConnaha
John Hahn
M. N. Goddard
N. P. Hitchcock
Charles Reed
Freeman Pays $500 Fine and Legal Costs
Charles Freeman by his attorney H. M. Bartlett paid the $500 fine and court costs assessed by Judge Jackson on July 1 to County Clerk W. S. McKee. Attorneys Betty and Betty receive 10 percent or $50 and $25 allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Freeman
H. M. Bartlett
Jackson
W. S. McKee
Betty
Pratt remains to be buried in Ida Grove
The body of John C. F. Pratt, who died Monday evening, will be shipped to Ida Grove, Iowa for burial tonight. Initial plans to send the body to Bloomfield, Nebraska were changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. F. Pratt
John C. F. Pratt
Ida Grove
Bloomfield
Neb
Severe blood poisoning from an Austrian worker injury
Dr H M Dean treated Mike Martino vitch a section hand for a severe blood poisoning case. The left leg was swollen and likely punctured by a sharp object such as a nail. The man cannot communicate in English and was kept in the section bunk car while receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Dean
Rock Island
Mike Martinovitch
Afro-American Council Elects New Officers at 8th Convention
The Iowa State Afro-American Council in its eighth annual convention elected officers led by President S. Joe Brown of Des Moines. Edna Martin of Ottumwa was chosen vice president and Lena Williams of Keosauqua as secretary, with R. D. Smith of Clinton as treasurer and Wm. Thompson of Ottumwa as sergeant-at-arms. Rev. L. J. Phillips of Washington named chaplain. The next gathering is likely to be held in Sioux City at Rev. J. C. Reid's invitation, with Muscatine colored citizens active in the event. J. P. Johnson was slated to appear on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa State
Four Hurt in Runaway Near Indian Lookout
Four Iowa City residents were injured when a horse-drawn rig ran away near Indian Lookout west of town. The quartet including Margaret Pohler, Katie Vevera, George Miller, and Joseph Herdlicka were flung into ditches as the harness broke on a steep hill. Pohler suffered a dislocated shoulder. others endured cuts and bruises but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Indian Lookout
Town
Margaret Pohler
Katie Vevera
George Miller
Joseph Herdlicka
Miss Pohler
Peoria Wins 1910 MVPA Regatta After Proxy Fight
Burlington July 7 The Mississippi Valley Power Boat association awards Peoria the 1910 regatta after a spirited vote over proxy elimination. Fort Madison led informal ballots, while Dr. J W Dixon of Burlington was elected commodore. The vice commodore and rear commodore races drew rivals W F Bishop and Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Peoria
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
C. P. Hanley
Muscatine
Community Notices From Foster Illinois Attendance and Visits
Neighborhood notes list visits and social events around Foster Illinois with multiple families from Buffalo Prairie Aledo Rock Island Muscatine and Fullerton. People attend celebrations at Eliza and County Farm society dinner raises 34.50 while others plan picnics and sewing group meets week of July 21.
Sudden Death Touches Oak Grove Family
Miss Neema Stuart and Miss Ethel Teets visited Mrs. C. E. Schillig at Fruitland. Cyrus Satterthwaite died Monday at 10 a.m., a Spangler M E chapel worker, survived by wife and six children Elmer Mrs. Philip Freyermuth Elizabeth Ellsworth Merrill and Maynard. Neighbors held a Lindle's Lake picnic last Friday in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Iowa
Neema Stuart
Ethel Teets
C. E. Schillig
Fruitland
Cyrus Satterthwaite
Satterthwaite
Spangler
M. E. Chapel
Elmer
Philip Freyermuth
Atalissa
Elizabeth
Ellsworth
Merrill
Maynard
Lindle’s Lake
Eliza News Highlights Local Visits Births and Weddings
Mrs Walter Cox and children visited with Joe Cox family. A baby girl Norma Mildred born to Mr and Mrs Guy Murdock on June 28. Harry Young and Elsie Gilbert wed June 30 with Robert Downing officiating. Fireworks and dance in Eliza drew eighty to ninety attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Ill
Walter Cox
Oren
Ethel
Joe Cox
Guy Murdock
Norma Mildred
Harry Young
Elsie Gilbert
Joy
Robert L. Downing
Grover Gilbert
Ella Beard
A. J. Boruff
M. F. Hampton
Aledo
Bert Shotwell
Anderson Reynolds
Grove
Eliza Music Hall
Henry Noble
Arpee
A. L. Brocket
W. M. Mardock
Charles
Guy Mardock
Arthur Boruff
Seaton
Barn Party and Local Social Roundup in Blue Grass
Blue Grass July 7. Mr. and Mrs. O A Bohnsack hosted a barn party with graphophone music and cake and lemonade. Attendees included locals and visitors. Woodman celebration cited. Several social visits and family news follow from nearby towns and residents, including house party guests and cattle sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
O. A. Bohnsack
Bohnsack
Gladys Eichelberger
Ardon
Helen Lake
Muscatine
Mary Hoffmeyer
J. C. Watts
Anna
Ellery C. Watts
Gladys Eeichelberger
Watts
Imael Bancks
Carl
Local Social Notes From Old Clifton Iowa
July reports list visits by Mrs. Duncan and Miss Anna to Acheson residence. Mary Jenison with two boys from Muscatine visited Albert Hank. Blake, Or ris, Marston and family spent the Fourth at Ainsworth. Roy Dunker of Muscatine visited relatives. Rankin family from Muscatine visited in Davenport. McNamer and Knott families attended Buzzard's Bay picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Anderson
Agnes
Verna Stewart
Gal. Stewart
Ira Reynolds
Arthur
Rex Miller
Ella
Miss White
Aledo
Ill
Eliza
Orren Rebedeaux
Muscatine
Oliver Shirkey
Jessie Beadle
Sade
Katharine Kleist
Caroline Freyermuth
Nellie Ahlschlager
Leo Milton
Dale
Rock Island
Bridgie Ferry
Ben Zollner
William Freyermuth
George Workman
Charles Chase
August Anderson
Ed. Reynolds
Bay Island
Thomas Watson
Lewis Krueger
George
Old Clifton
Duncan
Anna
A. R. Acheson
Card of Thanks From the Ryan Family
The Ryan family extends thanks to friends and neighbors along with the Modern Brotherhood of America Fraternal Bankers Reserve and the Red Men for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. Mrs Irene Ryan Mr Chas Ryan and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of America
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Red Men
Irene Ryan
Chas. Ryan
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Tius Loan and Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
H. E. Dice
Horace L. Husted
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
George Shields
Gabe Bowman
Elks
George Manley
James Manley
Phillips Street
Grandview
M. A. Barr
Linden, Ia
Andrew Barr
Wilson
John C. Wilson
Will Downey
Muscatine Island
J. P. Diercks
Mr. Diercks
Davenport
Panitorium
A. S. Weidling
Iowa Ave
J. E. Bishop
Quality Grocery
E. 2d St
Company C Armory
M. F. Cronin
Philip Fahey
ST. Mary’s
Anna Shaw
Tammany
ST. Paul-St. Louis
Freeman
Clerk McKee
Negro Society
Iowa State Afro-American Council
Neai Meeting OF Association
J. W. Dixon
Dore
Cc. P. Hanley
Fort Madison
Harry Ambler
A. C. Adams
Ft. Madison
Orchard City
M. D
Kotch
Davenport Fleet
W. F. Bishop
Decker
Keokuk
Neighborhood News
Foster
Gladys Foster
Gertrude McKillip
A. Fryberger
Mrs. M. Stewart
Helen
Eva Drake
Fullerton
Cal
Allan Stuart
Donald
J. C. Stuart’s
Dorcas Sewing Society
Jos. Gibbs
Noll
Healey’s Pasture
Mary Niemeier
Ed. Barnard’s
Ronessa
Chamberlin
H. Salisbury
Jack Beasey
O. Wilber Brockman
Mgr
The
Borneo
Geo. Bitman
the New Shoe Store
Mneichen
Casper
West Second Street
Scheetz
Center Grocery
East Second St
H. A. Scheetz
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