Local Residents Send News From Davenport to Muscatine
County Clerk and Mrs Mee Kee spent the afternoon with friends in Davenport. Numerous residents including Miss Florence Hamman Miss Olive Broch and Mrs Rose Wendinger traveled to Davenport for visits. Others departed for West Liberty Muscatine or Rock Island after short stays with local relatives. Mr and Mrs John Ribak planned a pleasure trip through the north stopping at St Paul Minneapolis and Minn iehaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wendinger
Roscoe Avenue
Davenport
John F. Ribak
North
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minniehaha
Switchmen's Excursion to Davenport and Rock Island
Switchmen announce the 50th annual excursion to Davenport and Rock Island scheduled for Sunday July 11. Transportation details and departure points are being arranged for members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rock Island
Marshals Mix-up Causes Comical Jail Stay
A humorous case unfolded as Marshals Walcott and Vanatta swapped identities leading to a sleepily mistaken hotel stay at the courthouse. Marshal Haroff, after a celebratory drink, was found intoxicated and spent five days in the county jail after pleading guilty before Judge Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Haroff
Marshal Vanatta
Mr. Vanatta
Marshal Maroff
H. S. Howe
Switchmen's Union outing to Davenport and Rock Island
The Switchmen's Union invites members to a trip to Davenport and Rock Island on July 11. The boat departs Muscatine at 8 30 p m and leaves Davenport at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switchmen’s Union
Davenport
Rock Island
Muscatine
Old Resident Returns
"Cheap" John, once a well known Muscatine second hand dealer and a familiar police court figure, arrived back in town after years away. He went to East Second Street where deputies restrained him after police were alerted. He claimed to have a farm job on the island and was ordered not to return to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Muscatine
Rain Prolongs Visit By Wilton Family
Mrs Georgie Hill and her son G W Hill of Wilton visited Muscatine at the home of L M and Roy Gates. They left by rail the day after their arrival as continuing the trip by auto was impractical due to days of rain and poor roads. Their car will remain in Muscatine until roads improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Hill
G. W. Hill
Wilton
Muscatine
L. M
Roy Gates
Notable Moves and Visits in Columbus Junction July
In Columbus Junction Iowa on July 8 residents report travel disruptions due to high water as Mrs Leon Thompson and Mrs T E Minor return after halting in Seymour. Visitors include Dr and Mrs R D Michener from Chicago and W H Hughes from Washington. Local arrests include Wm OConnor for drunkenness.
Dainty Narrow Tucks Highlight Real Good Values
The notice promotes waists with dainty narrow tucks described as appealing real good values.
Fashionable English Repo Coat Suit Sale
A sale offers English Repo semi-fitting coat suits with strapped seams and pearl buttons. The skirts follow the new envelope model with matching strappings, presented with an accompanying illustration.
Carpet Department Summer Rug Sale Glides In
A Carpet Department sale offers summer rugs for living, dining, and bedroom floors with a handful of porch rugs priced well below regular.
Greatly Reduced Prices on Special Items at Store
A listing of many discounted goods includes underwear, embroideries, laces, dress fabrics, umbrellas, parasols, ribbons, bags, gloves, wash goods, linens, curtains, rugs, and more. Silk dresses, coats, waists, lingerie, and accessories are highlighted among the sale items.
Summer Silks Underpriced for a Great July Clearance
Ready to ship summer silks in great colors and styles now on deep July clearance. Remaining stock highlights affordable luxury with significant reductions on top quality fabrics.
Colored dress goods for women traveling and suits
A retailer advertises a wide range of colored dress fabrics and suitings in medium and light weights. The sale emphasizes up-to-date colors and styles for women planning travel outfits or separate skirts.
Local visitors call on Muscatine residents
Muscatine notes show Mr. and Mrs. Wm Luckey of Columbus Kansas visiting Mrs. J A Green. Miss Grace Brinton former public school teacher spent the day with Mrs. Chas Johnston. Mrs. Chas Porter and baby visited her sister Mrs. A N Kelley from Ainsworth. Mrs. Ed McBride and nephew Harold Chambers of Davenport visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. L L Hartman. Alma Johnston returning from Aberdeen South Dakota. Mrs Heatherman of Des Moines called for her mother Mrs L Alvis illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Chambers
Davenport
L. L. Hartman
Alma Johnston
Aberdeen
Heatherman
Des Moines
Local Visits Mark Wilton Midweek Activity
Miss Maude Schaffer returned to Tipton after visiting her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Stevens in Wilton. Gustav Napolis of Davenport visited Wilton on Wednesday. August Kohfahl left for Davenport to handle business. Charles Duncan, staying with sister Mrs George Dawson, returned to Muscatine. L R Dunker left for Muscatine for a short visit. Martin Watson visited Muscatine on Wednesday. Israel Long returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Dunker
Muscatine
Martin Watson
Israel Long
Local residents return and visit Davenport area
The article notes several local residents making brief trips to Davenport and Muscatine. A. M. Scall and family return from Muscatine while Vernon Lear visits from Moscow. John Brugman and John Kelley conduct business in Davenport before departures. G. W. Bishop and Bert Barton also spend time visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Bert Barton
Moscow
Will
F. W. Westner
Local residents journey to and from nearby towns
A flurry of departures and visits dominates Wednesday and Thursday as residents travel to Muscatine Davenport Rock Island and Ogden Utah with many returning home after short visits. Notable travelers include Miss Pearl Luellen Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClain to Bassar and Mr. and Mrs. George Woodhouse to Pittsfield New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mockmore
Frank McClain
Bassar
South Dakota
Waterloo
John Quilan
Davenport
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Sunshine Shampooing Shop
Hershey
I. EE. Kranz
Schaefer
Schaefer’s
Candy Kitchen
Florence Hamman
Fairport
E. M. Warner
Mulberry Avenue
Olive Broch
East Ninth Street
West Liberty
Mae Fulmer
Leila Horn
Thomas Fitzsimmons
Florence Wickey
Hammond
Ind
R. A. Lee
William Holliday
Clyde
Lucas Street
W. C. Hoefflin
Margaret
Oak Park, Ill
N. E. Crees
F. L. Bielefeld
Grant Street
Orval Brogan
William Luedtke
Broadway
W. H. Hancock
Jo Brogan
East Tenth Street
Agnes Carter
East Highth Street
Dorothy Kelley
West Seventh Street
Arlington
Marshal Walcott and
Marshall Vanatta
Devidas
Columbus Junction
Leon Thompson
T. E. Minor
Seymour
Minor
G. J. Lischer
Columbus City
Trenton
Thompson
Gall
Wapello
Ethel Edwards
Burlington
Rose French
Chas. McWilliams
Delta
Howard Johnston
Chicago
L. C. Hirt
G. N. Rockwell
Ning
McColm’s
Frank
Franklin
Iowa Avenue
Fred Maurer
Ogden
Utah
Edward Bouland
E. R. Brock
Jasper Stoneburner
Pearl Luellen
Mucatine
Wilf Duple
Bertha Rynearson
Carson
Eva
Mary Whitmer
Myrtle
Emma
Frank Cromer
Fred Warrentine
Don Stibelt
Hattie Barton
Philip Ryan
Bert Gatton
Florence Foster
Charles Markee
Vera Naeve
Lizzie Wacker
Victor
Iowa
Elizabeth Mahanna
Hattie Wildasin
Jennie Kelley
West
Winnipeg
Banth
Logga
Glacier
Vancouver
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake City
Denver
Swan’s Jewelry Store
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