East Hill Social Roundup of Regional Visits
East Hill residents and visitors were noted leaving for home areas after weeklong stays. Howard and Mrs. Terry departed for Washing ton Ia along with Miss Sarah Philips from New Era ending a weeklong visit. Christian Wertz of Durant Ind visited and returned home. Mrs. Harriet Dows left for Chicago after two weeks with relatives. Eugene McCleary of Blue Grass Ia also visited yesterday. Lada Wright departed for Oskaloosa Ia for several weeks with relatives. Henry Worth of Belle Plaine Ia returned home after a brief East of town visit.
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Howard Terry
Washington
Sarah Philips
New Era
East Hill
Christian Wertz
Durant
Harriet Dows
Park Avenue
Chicago
Eugene McCleary
Blue Grass
Lada Wright
Oskaloosa
Henry Worth
Belle Plaine
West breaks national amateur golf record in final round
In Cleveland on July 10 W. T. West of Philadelphia set a tournament record by shooting 71 in the final round of medal play for national amateur qualification, bringing his total to 147.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. T. West
Philadelphia
Bridge collapse buries forty workers in Philadelphia ruins
A four story Bridgeman building under construction at Fifteenth Street and Washington Avenue collapsed this afternoon. Police estimate thirty to forty people are buried. the Howard hospital receiving ward swells with injured as ambulances continually arrive. Later reports confirm six workmen killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bridgeman
Fifteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Howard Hospital
Muscatine Man Heard At Convention Today
At the annual meeting of the County Attorneys Association in Davenport Iowa I S Pepper of Muscatine county spoke on whether misdemeanor judgments in inferior courts should be final Pepper argued for raising the standard of justice courts noting many cases are minor and often reversed in higher courts Tomorrow the State Bar association meets with plans for two hundred visitors Sessions in Commercial club rooms open at 10 boat ride in the afternoon and Suburban island entertainment expected The convention concludes Friday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
County Attorneys’ Association of
State of
Iowa
I. S. Pepper
Muscatine County
State Bar Association
New Walks Underway Citywide Construction Expands Sidewalks
City crews and road officials are building numerous sidewalks. A concrete path now surrounds the Jackson school at Cedar and Ninth. Gangs lay new walks on McKinley building access, East Second Street, Seventh and Spring streets, and Eighth and Roscoe avenues as summer work continues.
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Cedar
Ninth Streets
Jackson School
McKinley
East Second Street
Cypress
Lombard Streets
Seventh
Spring Streets
Eighth
Roscoe Avenue
Deeds of transfers filed with Muscatine county recorder
Deeds of transfers recorded transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus John M Appel and Caroline Appel his wife to Adolph Romann Annie Romann his wife and Henry Liebbe Annie Liebbe his wife lots 1 2 in Smalleys addition to Muscatine subdivision of outlet 3 in sections 2 and 3 township 76 range 12 west 5th p m Consideration 4200 Crawford S Barclay and Emily H Barclay his wife to A B Noble property in northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 10 township 78 north range 4 west of 5th p m Consideration 1 A B Noble et al to John Stock net of net of sw of section 10 two 78 n range 4 west of Sth p m Consideration 525
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
John M. Appel
Caroline Appel
Adolph Romann
Annie Romann
Henry Liebbe
Annie Liebbe
A. Smalley
City of Muscatine
Outlet
Crawford S. Barclay
Williams and Moore Tied in A. M. E. Marriage
George Williams of Davenport and Mrs. Bessie Lloyd Moore of West Eighth Street were married Monday evening at 7 30 at the A. M. E. parsonage on East Seventh Street. Rev. M Payton officiated. The couple will reside in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Davenport
Bessie Lloyd Moore
Stephen Ltord
West Eighth Street
A. M. E. Parsonage
East Seventh Street
Department of Agriculture Reports on July Crop Conditions
Washington July 10 The Department of Agriculture reports crop conditions as of July 1 with corn acreage 98 099 000 and 80.2 percent good or better. Winter wheat 78.3 percent, spring wheat 87.2 percent. Amount in farmers hands 54 853 00 equal to 7.5 percent of last year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ayres Ordered Before Board Over Belligerent Wife
President directs Lieutenant Colonel Charles G. Ayres of the fourteenth cavalry to appear before the retiring board in New York City on July 17 amid a dispute involving his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Army
Washington, D. C
Charles G. Ayres
Fourteenth Cavalry
New York City
Young People Entertained at Van Atta Elfers School
A social gathering hosted by Miss Hannah Elfers at 606 Evans Street featured dancing, music, and refreshments for a group of local youths. The program included quartets under Southern Skies and Just a Bunch of Wild Flowers, a piano solo, impersonations, and several attendees like Ethel Parvin, Anna Van Camp, and Esther Fotseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Atta and
Elfers
Hannah Elfers
Evans Street
Robert Groth
Maby
van Atta
Irvin Weaver
Samma Gerard
Vina Dykes
LS Peene
Elizabeth Fotsch
Anna Scott
Clarence Frambers
Keke
Helen Noll
Ethel Parvin
Anna van Camp
Esther Fotseh
Elizabeth Geer
Pearl Fish
Ida Winktner
Fred Priester
Walter Riese
Frank Woods
J T Groth
Elmer Longstreth
George Landelius
C. B. Heinz
Ray Young
Robi. Hoover
Roy Zoller
Harold Schmalz
Ira Lee
Joan Lee
Edward Weckerlin
Mr. Lundt
Easteria Birthday Party for Miss Myrtle Easterin on Lucas Street
A large group of friends gathered on Lucas Street to celebrate Myrtle Easterin's 11th birthday with games cards and dancing. Guests presented her a gold ring and scarf pin. Attendees included Anna Schwab Anna Ruckert Cylvia Brieles Edith Womachel Helen Linden Lutiemae Richley Vinnie Richley Beatrice Borgstedt Elmer Yeater Arthur Steinzaugh Henry Oest Henry Lange John Geertz August Freese Carl Winning Roy Wn ihart Truman Winning Emil Sell Helmuth Lange Herman Lange Walter Basterla out of town guests Sam Fasterla Dan Fasterla Albert Boone of Rock Island and W S Switcher of Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easteria
Lucas Street
Myrtle Easteria
Anna Schwab
Anna Ruckert
Cylvia Brieles
Edith Womachel
Helen Linden
Lutiemae Richley
Vinnie Richley
Beatrice Borgstedt
Myrtle Easterin
Elmer Yeater
Arthur Steinzaugh
Henry Oest
Henry Lange
John Geertz
August Freese
Carl Winning
Roy Wnihart
Truman Winning
Emil Sell
Helmuth Lange
Herman Lange
Walter Basterla
Sam and
Dan Fasterla
Albert Boone
Rock Island
W. S. Switcher
Moline
M. W. A. Lodge Holds Regular Session
The M. W. A. lodge met in regular session last evening. Financial officers presented the semi annual report and one candidate was initiated while another was favorably balloted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. A. Lodge
House Party Hosts Sunday School Class
Mrs. Frank G. White entertains the Sunday school class with a house party. Class members will be guests of their teachers through tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. White
Methodist Women’s Missionary Society Postpones Meeting
The annual meeting and election of officers, originally set for today, has been postponed to Thursday afternoon July 11 at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Fire Destroys Large Barn on Mittman Property and Damages House
Fire discovered about 10 30 oclock destroyed the large barn behind the John Mittman property at Baker and Nebraska streets. The residence of O R Connor was damaged as flames spread from the barn. Fire was confined to the barn after efforts by South Muscatine hose crews but caused heavy losses including hay feed and harness. Mert Fowler stored belongings and a valuable horse was rescued from the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mittman
Baker
Nebraska
O. R. Connor
Kaiser Mill
Mert Fowler
Y. W. C. A. Notes Storm Causes Fellowship Postponement
The Fellowship Club did not meet due to last evenings storm and will reconvene next week. The Chautauqua board will dine at YWCA rooms tonight and several girls may still join Chau tauqua for a day. The membership committee meets Saturday evening and Daily Bible subscriptions are due this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Chautauqua Board
Chautauqua
Young People Enjoy Picnic At Hershey Pasture
Muscatine Business College students held a two part picnic at Hershey pasture yesterday afternoon. They left the city at 2 PM and returned by 7 30 PM with supper at six. Boating and games entertained the group as friends joined in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College
Hershey Pasture
Robert Groth
Roy Zoller
Robi. Hoover
Ray Young
Hardld Schmalz
Irvin Weaver
C. B. €Inz
Walter Reise
Fred Priester
A. Butcher
Frank Woods
Elmer Nek
Eg. Weckerlin
Ira Lee
Elmer Dystreth
Geonze Landelius
Louis Karrar
John Lee
Misses Lamma 7Erard
Pearl Fish
Helen Noll
Elizabeth Geer
Florence Bradford
Esther Fotsch
Anna Scott
Vina Dykes
Elizabeth Fotsch
Anna van Camp
Ida Winktner
Earth Peto
Ethel Parvin
Spalding Reading Club Honours Mrs Anson at Tin Shower
Mrs Albert Critz hosted Spalding reading club guests at 515 East Ninth Street yesterday afternoon. The tin shower honored Mrs M M Anson who received many useful gifts from the ladies. Refreshments were served. Mrs T McGillis of Kansas City was visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cRitz
Spalding Reading Club
Spalding Club
Albert Critz
East Ninth Street
M. M. Anson
T. McGillis
Kansas City
Anson
Dancing party honors Miss Beulah Artz at Grand Opera
Miss Ethel Salisbury entertained friends at a dancing party last evening at the Grand Opera house. The event was given in honor of Miss Beulah Artz of Ft. Madison. A lively evening of dancing followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Salisbury
Grand Opera House
Beulah Artz
Ft. Madison
Weed Park Club House to Host July Dancing Party
Mrs A L Lindner will entertain at the Weed Park Club House Monday evening July 15 a dancing party in honor of Mr Patti and Louise Lindner and Mildred Moritz of Keota Waterloo IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
A. L. Lindner
Patti
Louise Lindner
Mildred Moritz
Keotasses Aterloo la
Birthday Anniversary Celebration At 718 Fast Seventh Street
W C Fuhlman hosted a birthday anniversary party last evening for friends at his home 718 Fast Seventh Street. Guests enjoyed cards and amusements in a festive social event. Will Brenner and Emma Tobias plan to wed today at High Prairie church with Rev Judson Kempton officiating. The Iowa lodge A F and A M met last evening continuing with degree work and a social hour followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fuhlman
Fast Seventh Street
Will Brenner
Emma Tobias
High Prairie Church
Judson Kempton
Iowa Lodge
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets Thursday
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
W. R. C. Industrial Plans Thursday Meeting
The W. R. C. Industrial will convene Thursday afternoon, July 11, to discuss upcoming activities and items on the organization’s agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Industrial
Lightning Strikes Mulberry Street House In Middletown Storm
The Bridgman home on Mulberry Street was struck by lightning during a noon storm, setting porch roof fire and shattering windows. A nearby 15 foot pine split along its length and telephone wires were burned where tucked beneath the roof. Mrs Bridgeman and her daughter felt the shock strongly while others did not. Rain persisted from 12 to 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgman
Mulberry Street
W. W. Stewart
C. W. Bridgeman
Hazel Dell Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Henry Potter's children recovered from tonsillitis and sore throat. Charles Vanatta bought a new buggy from Robison & Bopp in Buffalo Prairie. Gid Reed was a bus in Muscatine Saturday. Rob Robins bought a horse from Calvin Vanatta last week. Buffalo residents attended Edgington Fourth celebration. Mrs. Sam Peterson returned from Aledo with a new buggy purchased in Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Henry Potter
Charles Vanatta
Robison & Bopp
Buffalo Prairie
Gid Reed
Muscatine
Rob Robins
Calvin Vanatta
Buffalo
Edgington
Sam Peterson
Aledo
Reynolds
Muscatine man in bankruptcy court
James K. Martin a Muscatine marine engineer filed for bankruptcy in the U S circuit court with liabilities of 17608 47 and assets of 690 He formerly ran a large Muscatine flour mill which burned in 1885 and now works as a river boat engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Times
Muscatine
James K. Martin
United States Circuit Court
Thompson
Martin
East Fourth Street
Excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul by M N & S Ry
Excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul via the M N S Ry with Iowa Central connection on Saturday July 20. Round trip 5.06. Schedule details from Muscatine Firstland Grandview Wapello and Elrick with through train to Minneapolis and St Paul. Tickets on sale July 20 good until July 23 evening with sleeping car double berth $1.90 and advance purchase advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Elrick
Iowa Central Railway
G. B. Birch
Muscatine
Iowa
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Narrow Escape From Poisoning Exposed by Pills
Mrs Young of Clay City endured a close poisoning scare due to a con tion. Dr King s New Life Pills allegedly cured her at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store, highlighting a medical remedy claim in the local notice.
Opportunity for a bright young man to study medicine
An advertisement urges a young man to contact Dr A J Weaver about funding a medical college education, promising to cover all expenses while attending college. The notice emphasizes timely action for those seeking medical study opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Largest Excursion of Year Arrives in Burlington
The steamer J. S. More carried over 900 people on an up river excursion organized by the Burlington Retail Grocers' Association. Rain hindered landing, taking about half an hour to disembark, with more than 200 locals employed in Burlington grocery stores. The trip closed after 5 pm with no damage or delays despite a brief storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Glidden Tourists Start from Cleveland for 1600‑mile Run
Eighty one automobiles with three hundred men and women left Cleveland at 7 AM bound for 1,600 miles of touring. The trip goes via Toledo Chicago Indianapolis Columbus Pittsburg Philadelphia and New York with no racing and a 20 mile an hour speed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Toledo
Chicago
Indianapolis
Columbus
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Railway Time Table Going East and West
Passenger No. 402 arrives at 6 50 PM going east. Train departs westbound at 8 15 AM, with 8 30 AM arrival. All trains daily except Sunday. W. S. Underdonk, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simert
Oy Os Eaves Naes
W. S. Underdonk
Wilton Trains and Schedules under Milwaukee Road 1908
Rail timetable for Wilton and Muscatine routes shows daily trains with numbers 500 to 505 and 91 to 92, serving Wilton branch and connections via Elrick Junction, Wapello, Fruitland, Grandview, Round House, Hahn's Switch, and Muscatine North and South by South Bound. Notes include exceptions for Sundays and Saturdays, with cross connections to Iowa Central and CR I&P lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Deneciseee
Hahn's
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Iowa Central
CR 1 & P
Burlington
Muscatine North
South BY
Wapeilo
Round House
Haho’s Switch
Fruitland
North
Ar. Muscatine
Hahn's Switch
Arusca
Round House Soahecses Se Cochiees
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Bert Will
Avenport
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Texas Pan
Chase Land Co
Elam Lashbrook
Parkers. Ia
Frank
Drustin Leach
Tez
West Second Street
Blanche Preston
The
Muscatine Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair Shop
John Bowen
Lola Bear
Anna Abrahamson
Martin Summers
Frank Halstead
East Front Street
Genevieve Ryan
George Leary
Memphis, Tenn
Margaret Ryan
Rue Olmsted
Mary Foster
Miss Olmsted
George D. McCloud
Lewiston
Idaho
Charles Freeman
Elliott
Dallas
Texas
Charles Page
East Fifth Street
S. G. Stein and Son
L. C. Day
Lake Okoboji
Mr. Stein
Miss Sweet Greenway
Brother Albert
Tri-Cities
Tieinkel
Flannery
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
J. S. Pepper
Torneys’ Association
Ing
Mr. Williams
Miss Lloyd United
Hacker
Ayres
Society Notes
HIRE
Barr
Darages
House of Mulberry
Liabil
Electric Park
Pauchet
Mable McKinley
Victor Herbert
Battle of Shiloh
Carl Barnhouse
Orpheus
J. Offenbach
Col. Donovan
F. Strashan
F. W. Clernet
L. F. Ross
G. Voelker
J. C. Heed
Sionists
Burling
Ton Retail Grocers’ Association
Rock Island System
California
Ft. Worth
Tod-Day
Barnard Co
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