Local residents visit relatives and recoveries noted
Miss Hazel Ostrander visits Davenport while Mrs. George E. Throop returns from Mt. Pleasant and Burlington. Oak Park pair W. C. Hoefflin and daughter Margaret visit Muscatine relatives. Irwin Idle from Cone visits daughter and family in Muscatine. A pearl weighing 14 grains is found opposite the waterworks. Mrs. F. T. Thompson returns home from hospital four weeks post operation. The Legler and Shields couples depart for St. Paul aboard the Diamond Jo. Eddie Vance shows improvement at Bellevue hospital after toy cannon injury. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Schaffer and Cecil Doyle Rice visit 519 Maple avenue and plan Chicago trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hoefflin
Margaret
Oak Park, Ill
Muscatine
F. T. Thompson
Fulham Avenue
Eddie Vance
Bellevue Hospital
G. W. Schaffer
Cecil Doyle’ Rice
Springfield
Towboat Launched by Hysell and Whistler on the Levee
A towboat built on the levee by Hysell and Whistler was launched today. The craft measures about fifty by twelve feet and will house a 16 HP Fairbanks Morse engine, one of the most up-to-date models, geared to deliver about forty eight horsepower at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hysell and
Whistler
Druggists Win In First Round In Injunction Case
Judge D W Jackson sustained the application for a more specific statement in the petition of J B McKee for an injunction against H C Thiesen and the Elliott Drug company. The motion to strike pleadings was overruled. E M Warner and C A W Kent for the plaintiff. J W Eells Muscatine F M Mossberry Columbus Junction Ely and Bush Davenport and Curran Genesee for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McKee
H. C. Thiesen
Elliott Drug Company
D. W. Jackson
E. M. Warner
C. A. W. Kent
J. W. Eells
Muscatine
F. M. Mossberry
Columbus Junction
Ely and Bush
Davenport
Attorney Curran
Gene Sun
Special train not secured for Muscatine to Iowa City trip
Muscatine fire department may miss a planned trip to Iowa City on Wednesday as Rock Island officials report difficulty locating the needed equipment. A $115 guarantee was posted, and Chief Hagerman and Agent Underdonk are coordinating with Chicago head office. If trains are unavailable, a special Tuesday night meeting may decide on alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa City
Rock Island
Hagerman
Underdonk
Road
Chicago
Saloon Petition Nears Filing Amid Busy Paperwork
A saloon petition with more than 300 signatures above the required 1 825 is being prepared for filing this afternoon or tomorrow morning. The Law Enforcement League plans to remove fraudulent or technical names once filed, while saloon backers anticipate contested action and possible signatures being challenged at the county auditor and poll books. The press describes a busy afternoon as clerks attest signatures and await court house submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olds
Law Enforcement League
League
Dog Put Down After Hydrophobia Symptoms On Roselawn
Deputy Marshal Mike Wilhite shot a dog on Roselawn avenue after residents reported a dangerous appearance. Wilhite said the animal showed hydrophobia signs but was not believed mad and was poisoned. The dog's owner could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselawn Avenue
Mike Wilhite
Wilhite
Detroit Architect Mills to Start Jail and Sheriff Residence
Architect Mills of Detroit met with the board of supervisors and contractor J H Selden to finalize plans for the new jail and sheriff's residence. Selden said once the lumber on the lot is cleared, likely in a day or two, construction will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Detroit
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Selden
Selden
Aged Men Meet Ninety-Two and Ninety-Eight Friends
David Murdock of Illinois, ninety two, visits Muscatine to see his old friend S. R. Chase of East Fifth street who is in his ninety eighth year. The two men have known each other for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Murdock
Illinois
Muscatine
S. R. Chase
East Fifth Street
Notable Local Gatherings and a Longtime Settler Passes
Lime City notes a series of Sunday visits and family reunions including Everett Rorick and Jim Reynolds, Vera Smith’s Winthrop trip, and the Jennings clan 4th of July gathering. James C. Walton, Cedar County’s oldest settler since 1836, died June 22 1908 at 78 with a June 3 1908 50th anniversary observed.
Quiet Home Wedding at Epperley Residence
Mrs Martha Bell Eberling and J H Denham married at the Epperley home on West Sixth Street with close relatives present. The bride, well known in Muscatine, will reside in Hanford California where the groom’s interests lie. Doctor J N Elliott officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epperley
Wm. Epperley
West Sixth Street
Martha Bell Eberling
J. H. Denham
Hanford
Kings County
Cal
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Eberling
Muscatine
Farther Lights Meeting Set at Mrs Hoefflin’s Home
The Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church will convene at 1096 Lucas street the coming Monday July 13. Members are urged to attend in full as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society of the
First Baptist Church
Jennie Hoefflin
Lucas Street
Pythian Sisters Plan Sewing Bee at Mrs Millar Home
The Pythian Sisters hold a regular sewing bee tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs J Millar on East Sixth Street. The regular lodge has disbanded for the hot summer months and will not meet again until September.
Bankers Reserve Sewing Society Plans Wednesday Meet
The Bankers' Reserve Sewing society will meet Wednesday at Electric Park instead of Thursday. An all day sewing and picnic dinner will be served with members bringing lunches per the president's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve Sewing Society
Electric Park
Lodge Work at Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M
There will be work in the first degree at Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and AM tomorrow evening at 7 30 oclock All brethren in good standing are cordially invited Per W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Major John Sewing Circle Meeting Announced
The Major John Sewing Circle will gather tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Sarah Spence’s home 412 Pond street. After the sewing work a picnic supper will be enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Sewing Circle
Sarah Spence
Pond Street
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting Held Tuesday
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Joseph Worst at 505 East Ninth Street and urges full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Joseph Worst
East Ninth Street
Knights of Columbus Meeting Tonight at 7:30 Sharp
Knights of Columbus alert for this evening’s meeting at 7:30. A. G. Bestenlehner serves as F. S. and emphasizes important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
A. G. Bestenlehner
Banner lodge to hold regular meeting at Yeoman hall
Banner lodge will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Yeoman hall with members invited to attend and discuss lodge affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Davenport Police Get Muscatine Boy
Gottlieb Brendle of Wisconsin street reported a 17 year old son who had run away. Davenport police arrested the youth this morning and Chief Vannatta planned to bring him home on the noon Firefly train. Brendle sought police aid to return the boy to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Brendle
Wisconsin Street
Davenport
Vannatta
Street Car Baby Stops Traffic in Chicago
In Chicago on July 13 street car traffic on Washington street halted for about thirty minutes when Mrs John Ruloff a passenger on the Armitage avenue car gave birth to a girl on the way past the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Washington Street
John Ruloff
Armitage Avenue
City Hall
Four Die in Launch Explosion Off Marion Massachusetts
An explosion sank a 45 foot launch off Marion on Saturday night killing four men. Identified victims are Roland Worthington of Boston John T Trull of Woburn Joseph S Beal of Milton and George Savory of Marblehead. Rescued were A P Tarbell of Marblehead and Edward Tucker of Boston after about twelve hours in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mass
Roland Worthington
Boston
John T. Trull
Woburn
Joseph S. Beal
Milton
George Savory
Marblehead
A. P. Tarbell
Edward Tucker
Visitors Gather at J C Hesser Home In Copperas Creek
A social roundup from Copperas Creek Illinois lists the Hampton Beeney and Mills families along with Schell sisters from Bay Island and Ada Kane from Rock Island visiting the Hesser household and relatives through early July. Other locals from Illinois City Muscatine Rock Island and Ferdinand attend events and weekends with extended family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
J. C. Hesser
H. Hampton
Eliza
L. Beeney
J. Milton
Rock Island
O. Spitznagle
Near Eliza
Glen and
Emory Mills
Bay Island
Florence
Josie Schell
Ferdinand
G. Kleist
Fred Mewes, Jr
Illinois City
Myrtle Franklin
Muscatine
W. Hinkley
S. J. Schell
Grace
Abner Howard
Wm. Hessler
Florence Hampton
Floyd Beeney
Curtis Foster
Wrayville
Olive Branch social notes and local travel
Mrs Joe Kinsley visited Muscatine on business Wednesday. Dicky Wade from Grandview travelled through Olive Branch Tuesday en route home after a three day Davenport stay. Freddie Eddie and Celia Nicklas visited friends George and Emmie Pantel Tuesday night. Mrs Fred Hintermeister and son called on Muscatine acquaintances Wednesday. Elmer Hintermeister is ill. Mr Slisher and daughter from Grandview passed through Olive Branch Thursday toward Muscatine. Freddie and Eddie Nicklas called Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Joe Kinsley
Muscatine
Dicky Wade
Grandview
Home
Davenport
Freddie
Eddie
Celia Nicklas
George
Emmie Pantel
Fred Hintermeister
Elmer Hintermeister
Mr. Slisher
Eddie Nicklas
Obituary of Vesta Adeline Croxen at Atalissa Iowa
Vesta Adeline Croxen, born January 7 1891, died July 4 1908 at age 17 5 27. She lived near Atalissa Iowa attended school until June 1907 joined the Presbyterian church and Christian Endeavor and missionary societies. Survived by parents Charles and Anna Croxen, brother Fred of California, sister Wilma at home, and a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Vesta Adeline Croxen
Charles
Anna Croxen
Presbyterian Church
Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Missionary Society
Vesta
Fred
California
Wilma
Obituary: Lizzie A. Gladfelter of Princeville and Atalissa
Lizzie Alice Gladfelter born September 21, 1869 in Princeville Illinois died July 3 1908 at home near Atalissa Iowa aged 38 years 9 months 12 days She married Henry Hiatt February 12 1891 at Princeville and had six children five living Harold Hazel Lawrence Raymond and Jessie Pearl Survived by husband five children her parents two brothers two sisters and many friends She joined Presbyterian church at Princeville then Christian church at Atalissa in 1892 and was active in the W C T U
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Alice Gladfelter
Princeville
Illinois
Atalissa
Iowa
Henry Hiatt
Harold
Hazel
Lawrence
Raymond
Jessie Pearl
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church of
Local Social Roundup From Laurel Hill Area
Laurel Hill notes report Engel and William Boot in Davenport visiting friends and Fourth celebration. Several residents in and near Wilton and Durant are mentioned visiting relatives, with Miss Irma Barnhart and Miss Adella Cockshoot noted among travelers. A wind mill was erected on John Feltman farm, and Mrs. John Mohr shows signs of recovery after a relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Engel
William Boot
Davenport
Peter Bouland
Wilton
Irma Barnhart
Muscatine and Letts
Gratton Doran
F. W. Doran
Durant
Sterling, Ill
Adella Cockshoot
Tri-Cities
Clarence Brown
Ralph Madden
Muscatine
Ferdinand Bunge
Henry Borland
Claus Hartler
Hartley
Co. P. Teeple
John Feltman
John Mohr
Henry Angerer
Mrs Bollman and neighbors share visits amid whooping cough
Mrs Bollman of Durant visits daughter Mrs Adolph Blank in Stockton while neighbors report several local children with whooping cough. Local residents like the Dittmer and Walcott groups visit relatives. Ella Dage visits Ethyl Bohnsack. Edwin Thompson returns from Davenport. Hy Bohnsack’s Fourth is spent at Blue Grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Sweetland Community Notes Across the Fourth
Miss Bell Taylor and Miss Susie Weikert visited Iowa City with friends over the Fourth. A. H. Klepper entertained Chicago relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Longstreth and son Ella of Muscatine spent Monday at the Kaufman home. E. R. Sherfey spent the Fourth with Arthur Brandt in Muscatine. Piggot and daughter Hazel of Wilson visit Cham berlin home. Bessie Moots returned home after two weeks with relatives in Muscatine. John Taylor delivered four loads of hogs at Muscatine Monday. Rev. Jordan spent time at Moscow. Wedekind visited family in Fairport. Geo. Satterthwaite, just back from the Philippines, called on old friends. He has been instructor in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Bell Taylor
Susie Weikert
Iowa City
A. H. Klepper
Chicago
Longstreth
Ella
Muscatine
Kaufman
E. R. Sherfey
Arthur Brandt
Piggot
Hazel
Satterthwaite to Teach at Sweetland Schools
Mr. Satterthwaite has been engaged to teach the Sweetland schools for a year, a move welcomed by the community and former associates as beneficial for the island school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterthwaite
Sweetland
New Era notes a busy Fourth of July community
Mrs August Kemper and son Henry of Pine Mills visited John ny Wassink. A largely attended Fourth of July celebration occurred. Mrs Benson and children with Miss Breta Freberg from Rock Island visited Rev Olander. Rev Bloomquist of Lynn Mass spent Sunday here. Lydia Olander of Minneapolis visits Rev Olander. Isaac Meyers family spent July 4 with relatives in Davenport. Olander and Benson families visited Chas Alteneder near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
August Kemper
Henry
Pine Mills
Johnny Wassink
Benson
Breta Freberg
Rock Island
Olander
Bloomquist
Lynn
Mass
Culture Club Chorus
Lydia Olander
Minneapolis
Minn
Rev
Isaac Meyers
Muscatine
Earnestine Brandt
Clara
Emma
Lydia Kretschmar
Davenport
C. M. Olander
Chas. Alteneder
Riverside Briefs: Deaths and Visits Highlight Small Town
Riverside Iowa July 13 local notes show funeral of Mrs Beatty of Washington and visits by Peter Whitemeir and family from Richmond to Ed Florany and family. Miss Younkin returns to Iowa City after visiting mother Mrs R Younkin. Ella McLaughlin from Keota visits sister Mrs C W Sims and Dr Wm McLaughlin. W J Mangin bury two month old baby last Thursday. Mrs Hannah Emmons of Iowa City visits sister before heading to Pekin Illinois to stay with son P F Miller and family. Wm Dautremont and family from Moline Illinois visit mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sims
Wm. McLaughlin
W. J. Mangin
Hannah Emmons
Iowa City
R. Younkin
Pekin, III
P. F. Miller
Wm. Dautremont
Moline, Ill
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Iowa Avenue
Hazel Ostrander
George E. Throop
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Irwin Idle
Cone
James F. Berry
Maple Avenue
George Schultz
J. J. Legler
West Fourth Street
George Shields
St. Paul
10Th St
Weidling & CO
Alberta
Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery
Ing Equipment
Tory
Court House
Canine
Lime City
Everett Rorick
Near Bennett
Jim Reynolds
Trinity
J. H. Smith
Vera
Winthrop
George Zesiger
James White
Prairie Bell
Will Hanna
Tipton
Jennings
James Jennings
Gilpin Wilkinson
Newt
Jake Kiser
White Pigeon
Jack Mooney
Fred Mooney
Davie B. Smith
T. J. Nauman
Julius Gradert
Winters
James C. Walton
Sugar Creek Township
Cedar County
J. S. Newland
Ottumwa
N. A.mcauley
Lyons
Walton
River Bulletin
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
la Crosse Eee
P. du Chien
Dubuque
la Claire
Davenport Muscatine
Des M. Rapids
Keokuk
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Theodore Brendle
Y. M. C. A. Moonlight Excursion
Columbia
Elizabeth Lilly-McKee
Rosetta Wagner
Bernard Rook
Lillian Patton
D. R. Foster
G. W. Cummings
J. A. Bond
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