Floater John Esping of Chicago Believed to Die by Own Action
The floater found five miles below Muscatine is identified as John V. Esping of Chicago. Coroner King notes Esping, once moderately prosperous, faced hard luck and possible suicide after pawned articles left him with few possessions. Diary entry from July 3 describes a ruined day aboard the Quincy, supporting suicide theory though not confirmed.
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John V. Esping
San Francisco Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Muscatine
Joseph McCleary
Potter’s Field
Quincy
E.H. King
Esping
King
H. Esping
South
Maplewood Avenue
St. Louis
Vv. E
Davenport
Miss May Villa Pattten Delivers World Travel Talk in Washington
Miss May Villa Patten of 406 Iowa Avenue left for Washington to present her address A Trip Round the World at the First Methodist Church this afternoon. She was accompanied by Miss Pelasheva from the local YWCA.
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May Villa Pattten
Iowa Avenue
Washington
World
First Methodist Church
Mrs Butler and children leave Rol land home
Mrs. Fred Butler and her children Rolland and Adella, who had been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Rol land at 1623 Mulberry Avenue, have returned to their home in Iowa City.
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Fred Butler
Rolland
Adella
Charles Rolland
Mulberry Avenue
Iowa City
East Hill Park Picnic Day Amid Heat Oppression
Weed park draws crowds as heat eases and improvements continue. Washington Street sidewalks are being extended with cement paths, replacing former trees cut down along the route. East Hill locals report neighbors traveling to Knoxville Ill. for family illness and others update on medical conditions and visits.
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Weed Park
East Side Park
Washington Street
Park Avenue
East Hill
John Crow
Beggs Street
Knoxville
Will Dyke
Lone Tree
Grant Bond
Bellevue Hospital
Duane Schuyler
Bennett
Iowa
H. P. Schuyler
Sherman Street
Meetings Resume at Heinz Factory for YMCA YWCA Service
Religious services restart at the Heinz pickle plant after months. J G Mitchell new YMCA Muscatine secretary gave the first talk on The Boy hood of Jesus. YMCA provides speakers. YWCA handles music as both groups jointly run the gathering.
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Heinz Pickle
Y. W
J. G. Mitchell
Muscatine Association
Jesus
Y W C A Notes Meeting Tonight
The Membership committee will meet this evening at six o'clock to discuss upcoming activities and membership outreach.
Notable Northern Invasion of Southern Patent Elixirs Sparked by Ads
An old Southern advertisement boasting DR NOTT MELON SEED COMPOUND promises reviving effects for run-down people. It claims to transfer Southern vitality to Northern customers, urging trust in a home merchant with a money-back guarantee if results fail.
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North
South
Social gathering plans for large annual members picnic
The social committee outlines supper and a business meeting at the rooms to set plans for the largest annual members picnic. A likely date next week is anticipated. The Y W C A will have the ladies’ rest tent on the chautauqua grounds as usual to accommodate the growing crowd.
Louisa County Sunday School Meet Set at Wapello
The Louisa County Sunday School Association holds its annual meeting July 15 1909 at the Christian church in Wapello Iowa with three sessions from 10:30 am 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Speakers include Rev W J Gerlach Rev Frank L Fitch Prof J L Packer Rev C P Zenor and Rev F L Roper among others with committees reports and discussions scheduled.
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Wapello
Louisa County Sunday School Association
Christian Church
Iowa
W. J. Gerlach
Thomas McCiement
Morning Sun
Frank L. Fitch
F. E. Sternberg
A. D. Rundell
J. L. Packer
C. P. Zenor
Columbus Junction
Fredonia Woman Observes Birthday Event
Mrs Christina Newell and family in Wapello Iowa gather to celebrate a birthday with relatives from Black Hawk county and local neighbors in attendance on July 9.
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Fredonia
Wapello
Christina Newell
Black Hawk County
Remarkable Ninety-First Birthday Celebration at Mrs Newell’s Home
In Fredonia a good natured party marked the ninety first birthday of Mrs. Newell. Daughter Mrs L A Reiley and her husband joined the gathering from the area to toast her longevity. Mrs Newell spends winters in Wapello and remains in good health with many well wishers, including connections to the late Congressman Cushman of Washington.
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Fredonia
Newell
L. A. Reiley
Mr. Reiley
Wapello
Congressman Cushman
Washington
McColm Dry Goods July Clearance Sale Ad
Saturday marks the big July clearance sale at McColm Dry Goods Co. All summer apparel offered at rock bottom prices. Don’t miss the season’s greatest opportunity.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Missouri River Navigation Congress Chooses New Leaders
Yaankton S C July 9 Gordon W Wattles of Omaha delivered the principal address urging river unity and commercial focus. Governor Burke of North Dakota spoke on improvement. Burke elected president of the congress with Omaha as next convention site. C E Doland and Judge J L named as vice presidents.
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Yaankton
S. C
Gordon W. Wattles
Omaha
Burke
North Dakota
Wattles
John Burke
Congress
C. E. Doland
Pierre, S. D
J. L
Kennedy of Iowa and F D Wead of Omaha Nebraska
Kennedy of Iowa and F D Wead of Omaha Nebraska are referenced, indicating identities tied to the piece. The note suggests a pairing or meeting between these two individuals in a regional context.
July clearance sale at Mc Colm Dry Goods Co
Mattings rugs and linoleums offered at bargain prices during a full day and evening clearance sale hosted by Mc Colm Dry Goods Co this Saturday.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
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Tion
Ency
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May Villa Flatten
East Hill Park
East Hill News
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Heinz Factory
David Bogard
Louisa County
Associa
Addrness S. S
Missouri
Missouri River Congress
Eschmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Mgr
Wateman
Cadle
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