Local Notices and business offers in Chautauqua area
Local brief items mention Dr H E Dice and Dr Horace L Husted physicians addresses and phone. Outdoor pillows offered at 50c each by B E Lilly Quality Store and John C Wilson Chautauqua 50c each. Wanted rental August 1 modern 6 or 7 room house near Wilsons Shoe Store. Slaughter's Bread Candies Ice cream and candy promoted by Slaughter's Candy Store. Frank's Panitorium proprietor Co E Franklin returned from Cedar Rapids after his father died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Lilly
Wilson
John C. Wilson
Co. E. Franklin
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Real estate transfers listed for Arden and Muscatine
Real estate transfers recorded by G. M. Titus show multiple parcels changing hands in Arden and Muscatine. Transfers involve N. W. Longstreth to W. M. Riggs, Minnie Peto to Linda Martin, F J Boland to Muscatine County, and others, with prices ranging from 1 to 2,500 dollars and descriptions of lots, sections, townships, and subdivisions. The list includes six or more property actions, with lines detailing grantees and property descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Longstreth
N. W
W. M. Riggs
Town of Arden
Humphreys
Charles Etux
Lours J. Miller
S. W
Peto
Minnie
Husband
Belinda Martin
Boland
F. J. Etux
Muscatine County
N. E
Saulsbury Bridge
Bodman
George D
Jacob Diercks
Chas
River Forecast Shows Stable Mississippi Levels
Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports the Mississippi River will see only slight changes over the next 48 hours, with small fluctuations from below Dubuque to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Executor reports final settlement of the Luedert estate
On July 1 1909 in Stockton Iowa N Rosenberger of Muscatine acts as attorney for William Luedert executor of Marx Luederts estate. The estate was closed within a year with little expense and no trouble to the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Iowa
Marx Luedert
N. Rosenberger
Muscatine
William Luedert
Unknown floater found drown near Muscatine on Mississippi
An unidentified man about 25, well dressed with a signet ring and a Quincy to Davenport deck ticket was found floating five miles south of Muscatine. Inquest in Day's Undertaking Rooms concluded death by drowning. Remains buried in the potters' field due to advanced decomposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Joseph McCleary
G. W. McCleary
Muscatine
Iowa
E. H. King
Quincy
St. Louis
Davenport
King
J. W. Rankin
Gibb
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. A. Leyda
G. W. Keckler, Sr
Diamond Jo Company
Nothhing
Potters’ Field
Ketchel Coon to Clash for Middleweight Title
Boxing fans expect a major bout as Stan ley Ketchel and Sam Langford are slated to meet for the middleweight world championship. The fight, to be held in Ely Nevada on Labor Day September 6, carries a $25,000 purse and is described as one of the year’s top events. Ketchel, in good shape, returns to the ring despite weight concerns and faces the burly Langford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Stanley Ketchel
Sam Langford
Ely
Nevada
Willis Britt
Ketchel
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes Train Tragedy Near Linwood
Milwaukee brakeman Chalmers Freshwater had a close call when a false tramway struck him on the head while he adjusted a brake near Linwood. He hung onto the end of the car to avoid being drawn under wheels, was brought to Hershey hospital in Eldon with bruises and a severe shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chalmers Freshwater
Linwood
Hershey Hospital
E. H. King
Lincoln Elected Brigadier General in Iowa Guard
Iowa National Guard members learn that General James Rush Lincoln of Ames has been elected brigadier general of the four Iowa regiments by Adjutant General Guy E. Logan. Lincoln was nearly unopposed. Company C members note the election of first lieutenant on Monday evening, July 12, due to George Luckhardt’s resignation to join Major Norton’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa National Guard
James Rush Lincoln
Ames
Iowa
Guy E. Logan
Lincoln
Company C
George Luckhardt
Norton
Henle Buys the Bijou Theatre in Muscatine
E M Henle of Muscatine acquires the Bijou Theatre from George Diehl. The house has enjoyed strong patronage with frequent full houses and daily changes to the latest films. Summer plans include one evening show and matinees on weekends. Henle expects success in his new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Henle
Muscatine
Clinton
George Diehl
Henle
Heinz family tours farms and plant inspection
H. J. Heinz and son Clifford S. Heinz concluded their annual farm and factory inspection trip. They left for Pittsburgh via Chicago and described unprecedented crop prospects and satisfaction with conditions at the local works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz
Funeral of Miss Walton Held Tomorrow at St Matthias
The funeral of Miss Delia Walton will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock from St Matthias church. Rev F J Leonard will celebrate a requiem high mass. Interment will be made in St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Walton
Delia Walton
St. Matthias Church
F. J. Leonard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Anderson ordered to pay alimony and fees in divorce action
James E. Anderson must pay Pearl R. Anderson $25 in attorney fees and $50 temporary alimony to defend the divorce action brought by Pearl. The payments are due to the county clerk by September 1. C. A. W. Kent represents the plaintiff. Jayne & Hoffman represent the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Anderson
Pearl R. Anderson
Jackson
C. A. W. Kent
Jayne & Hoffman
Reunion of Henry Lang Family Held in Wilton Township
At the Henry Lang home in Wilton township a pleasant gathering is being held and will continue the remainder of the week. All of the children and grandchildren of Mr. Lang will be present and participate in the festivities. Attending include Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and son Ray of Muscatine Rev. Chas. P. Lang and family of St Edwards Neb Mrs. Ella Wahl and son of Paton Ia Rev and Mrs. David Lang of Shell Rock Ia and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Lang Miss Ethel Lang and Joseph Lang of Muscatine county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lang
Wilton Township
David Lang
Shell Rock
Newton Lang
Ethel Lang
Joseph Lang
Muscatine County
Heretic Is Ordained After Denial of Virgin Birth
Rev George Ashmore Fitch a Union Theological Seminary graduate was ordained by a presbytery after he denied the virgin birth in a recent examination The action marks a controversial decision amid church debates in New York on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
New York
George Ashmore Fitch
Union Theological Seminary
Hair Restorer Promise Brings Back Youthful Look
An advertised hair product promises to restore color and strength, claiming gray hair can become youthful with Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic. The ad offers refunds after six bottles and free fifty cent samples via Havercamp Drug Co and Hesig Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah
Circe
Q-Ban
Havercamp Drug Co
Havercamp's
Hessig-Ellis Drug Company
Memphis
Tenn
New York Presbytery Votes On Adam and Eve Doctrine
The New York presbytery approved a historical interpretation of Adam and Eve and the raising of Lazarus by a ten to seven vote. He will sail this week for China to take up missionary work at Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Lazarus
New York
China
Shanghai
Nes ter anniversary celebrated at East Sixth home
The twenty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Andrew Nester was celebrated at their home 717 East Sixth street Tuesday evening with about twenty guests. Cards provided the main amusement and dainty refreshments concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nester
East Sixth Street
Miss Leysen Entertains For Miss Knopp's Engagement
Miss Mary Leysen hosted at 101 West Sixth Street in honor of Miss Helen Knopp who will wed George Volger. Pink and white decorations and wedding symbols, music and refreshments described the evening’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Leysen
Miss Knopp
Mary Leysen
West Sixth Street
Helen Knopp
George Volger
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Trip To Davenport
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club met at Woodman hall to plan the annual trip to Davenport and Rock Island. They will ride the Columbia steamer in the morning and stay in the Tri-Cities all day returning on the evening boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club
Woodman Hall
Davenport
Rock Island
Columbia
Tri-Cities
Delta Alphas Picnic Scheduled at Weed Park
The Delta Alpha society of the First Baptist church plans a picnic at Weed Park next Tuesday evening. The event was postponed from last Tuesday because it followed too closely on the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delta Alpha Society of the
First Baptist Church
Weed Park
Luther League Meeting Scheduled At Grace Lutheran
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran plans a meeting next Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Hilda Gremmel on Hershey avenue. The group postponed the prior week due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Luther League of the
Grace Lutheran Church
Hilda Gremmel
Hershey Avenue
League
Surprise Visit Honors Dolly Cramer at Lucas Street Home
A pleasant evening at the Cramer residence on Lucas Street featured friends delivering a surprise for Miss Dolly Cramer. Music, games, and late refreshments followed, with guests including Clara Sharrar, Clara Wittmann, Hector Van Zyl, Velma Strake, Lina Erickson, Mabel Strake, Leo Calahan, Lyle Parvin, Elmer Potter, Edward Stickney, Lloyd Richardson, and Carl Philips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Lucas Street
Dolly Cramer
Clara Sharrar
Clara Wittmann
Hsther van Zyl
Velma Strake
Lina Erickson
Mabel Strake
Leo Calahan
Lyle Parvin
Elmer Potter
Edward Stickney
Lloyd Richardson
Carl Philips
Ladies Aid meeting at German Congregational church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the German Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage. The usual work was accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
German Congregational Church
Chase Bound Over On Federal Bootlegging Charge
R H Chase was bound over on bootlegging charges after admitting the sale of one quart of beer April 19 in a Muscatine cabin boat. He contends the charge stems from a conspiracy and is aided by witnesses from Muscatine as his defense. Bond set at 3000 and posted by H B Betty and J S McKee. hearing set for October before the federal grand jury. Witnesses examined include S J Kilchertz W R Hughes Willard La Rue Phil Schwab Mike OBrien John Gundrum Robert Lockwood for the plaintiff and J S McKee R H Chase E L Orr John Richley Henry Koenig J W Holzhauser Clarence Steigler A R Christian and W F Schoenig for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
R. H. Chase
United States
A. G. Bush
Orange Street
Muscatine
Chase
Law Enforcement League
H. B. Betty
J. S. McKee
Federal Grand Jury
S. J. Kilchertz
W. R. Hughes
Willard LaRue
Phil Schwab
Mike O’brien
John Gundrum
Robert Lockwood
E. L. Orr
John Richley
Henry Koenig
J. W. Holzhauer
Clarence Steigler
A. R. Christian
W. F. Schoenig
First Groundhog Bounty Paid in Muscatine County
The first bounty for a groundhog scalp was paid to N. A. Daniels by County Auditor A. S. Lawrence in Muscatine County. Nineteen more scalps were redeemed after the board of supervisors ordered redemption under the new law effective July 4. The bounty is twenty five cents per scalp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Muscatine
N. A. Daniels
A. S. Lawrence
Board of Supervisors
Visiting families and local incidents at Orono
Mrs Florence Ainley and children from Chicago visit the John Hankins home. W A Horton injures a hand in a corn shelter. Mrs John Hankins and Mrs A M Gay return from Ottumwa. Floy and Gladys Elia son visit Henry Krider. Co B Vail from Muscatine returns to farm. Harry Morris from Davenport visits Will Hawkins. Mrs Martin Stinson and L M Seivers travel to Rock Island County Illinois for Fourth. S S Buser sells about 70 hogs. Joe Blair of Columbus Junction buys. The Fourth is quiet with no accidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Buser
Joe Blair
Columbus Junction
Des Moines Girl Star in Romance on Prairie Claims
Miss Mary Nash of Des Moines and Charles Wick of Af ton married near Hot Springs after a prairie drive. Their Rosebud country claims lie close, Wick gains 320 acres while Mary cooks and tends the homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Prairie
Mary Nash
Charles Wick
Afton
Hot Springs
Rosebud
Nash
Wick
Mary
Millersburg Notes On Illnesses Deaths And Visits
In Millersburg Illinois on July 8 reports note Mart Haas son of Frank and Mrs Haas is sick with hospital plans halted in Keithsburg overnight. Mrs Harney of Aledo and her daughter visit John Epperly. Funeral services for Frank McHard held at Presbyterian church with large attendance and interment Sugar Grove cemetery. Arthur Braught attends Mrs McAfee's funeral in Viola. S. A. Miller travels to Aledo for supplies with Mrs Blair visiting Keithsburg and Seaton. Emory Epperly and relatives from Reynolds area visit July 4 with Margaret Venable mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Mart. Haas
Frank Haas
Keithsburg
Marshall Summer
Joseph Harney
Aledo
John Epperly
Frank McHard
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Wyllie
J. F. Cooper
Hamlet
McGowen
Bradford
Ill
M. E. Church
Mr. Chatters
Joy
Sugar Grove
Arthur Braught
Viola
McAfee
Braught
S. A. Miller
Wm. Blair
Seaton
Train Washout Delays Burlington Line Passengers
Flooding near Burlington after a washout on the C B Q line halted service for hours. Passengers, including vacationers, spent the night on the train as crews repaired culverts and tracks between Fort Madison and Burlington. The line reopened the next day with trains rerouted via Galesburg to reach Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schultze
Old People’s Home
Quincy
Pearl City
Fort Madison
Burlington
Penitentiary City
Galesburg
Valley Telephone Office Reopens After Explosion Damage
Service of the Mississippi Valley Telephone Company has been reinstated after an explosion damaged the office. Repairs are complete and practically every phone is in use again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Telephone Office
Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
West Buffalo Prairie notes July activities and sale
George Raush delivered hogs in Muscatine on Wednesday and they sold to W. Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Potter and daughter visited Ira Boney on Sunday. Mrs. O Peterson visited Miss Mary DeGraff on Wednesday. Will Powell had a barn fitted with a lightning rod last week. Miss Katie Fisher of Muscatine visited Louisa Peterson from Saturday to Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Fisher visited her son near Illinois City on Saturday and Sunday. Fourth of July at Castle's Grove drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Buffalo Prairie
Ill
George Raush
Muscatine
W. Downey
Guy Potter
Ira Boney
O. Peterson
Mary DeGraff
Will Powell
Katie Fisher
Louisa Peterson
Thomas Fisher
Local visitors mark Fourth of July gatherings in Illinois
Keithsburg residents joined by Miss Julia Haas and Miss Correna Wahstead with Miss Adela Merriman of Davenport. Adeline Smith of Aledo attended church in the L D S chapel. B F Robbins of Seaton escorted his mother Mrs William Blair home. Boas Kennedy and children visited M D Murdock, while Mrs W W Egbert stayed with son Fred Egbert near Toulin Illinois.
Pythian Sisters Suspend Meetings Until September
At the regular meeting held Wednesday evening the Pythian Sisters decided not to hold any more meetings until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
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H. E. Dice
E. 2Nd St
Horace L. Husted
G.A
Mother
Slaughter
River Bulletin
St. Paul
TY Classife
F. I. Gooper
J G. Kammerer
Joseph
Lish
Dead Man
Ketchel and Coon
Iowa Guard
BIJOU
Clinton Man
Popular Theatre
Food Man
Pittsburg
Toupee
Nester Homp
ROYAL
Delta Alphas
R H. Chase
Federal Court
Kee
ORONO
Bur
Lington
Pee Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Sot Michie
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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