Moonlight Excursion to Grandview Delights Muscatine Court
A Muscatine Court of Honor moonlight excursion on a special Muscatine North & South train carried 250 passengers to Grandview. The trip featured scenery and a festival at the academy grounds with remarks by Dr. Higley and J. M. Butler, music by Vanatta’s band, and praise for General Manager Howard. The return train arrived at 12:20 am and attendees called the event a complete success.
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Court of Honor
Grandview
Muscatine
Muscatine North & South
Magr. Chas. Howard
God of Nature
Muscatine Island
Pike’s Peak
Louisa County
Henry Gardner
Royal Pearl Button Factory
Grandview Court
Old Academy
Dr. Higley
Muscatine Court
J. M. Butler
Sewing Bee at Mrs Van Camp's Hosts Society Ladies
Miss Myrtle Duffield hosted a sewing bee at the home of Mrs. Frank Van Camp on Thursday July 12. Attendees included Ethel Carter Bessie Duffield Eva Haifleigh Daisy Pantel Ada Chenoweth Addie Klepper Carrie Harris and Miss Wilson of Washington Iowa. A noon feast followed by socializing music and sewing filled the afternoon with cheerful memories of the hostess.
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Myrtle Duffield
Frank van Camp
Ethel Carter
Bessie Duffield
Eva Haifleigh
Daisy Pantel
Ada Chenoweth
Addie Klepper
Carrie Harris
Miss Wilson
Washington
Iowa
River steamers adjust schedules for low water
The Dubuque will be down about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The steamer Quincy will be up the river at seven o'clock tomorrow morning in place of the Sidney which has been taking the place of the Quincy on account of low water. There will be plenty of room for passengers on this boat.
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Dubuque
Quincy
Sidney
St. Paul
St. Louis
Muscatine
Keokuk St. Louis
Unconscious visitor found after alley incident near Trinity church
William Edgington of Edgington Illinois, visiting in the city, was found unconscious behind Trinity church by Officer Zeug. He recalls entering a barn to look at a colt and a horse rushing past. he woke later in the alley with facial bruises, money and watch on him. The scene is considered likely an accidental injury from the horse, not robbery.
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Wm. Edgington
Edgington, Ill
Zeug
Trinity Church
Mr. Edgington
Journal
Edgington
Pearl in the rough: a fisher of men warns against quick judgment
In a gray winter scene a shell digger dredges clams from a frozen river and finds a pearl of price. The passage urges readers not to dismiss the rough or poor, for true value lies in the heart and in love beyond appearances, citing Burns and Christian ideals.
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Burn’s
Quincy Boats Return With Low Water Trade Revival
Local river traffic shifts as the Quincy resumes service at Muscatine amid three foot water at St. Paul and rising river levels. The Diamond Jo fleet contemplates reinstating three through boats after overhaul. Officials call reports of a sale of the big packets a fake.
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St. Paul
Diamond Jo
Hastings
Muscatine
Dubuque
Diamond Jo Packet Service To End After 1901
The account claims Diamond Jo packets will be halted on the upper river after 1901 due to railroad competition. It warns river traffic will shrink to local use, with rafting and barge transport increasing. Muscatine residents would regret losing the Diamond Jo line, which supporters deny as factual.
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Muscatine
Grandview notes include visits and local events
Mrs. Julia Freeland and Mrs. Kate Barnes visited in Grandview. The M N S streetcar remark appeared. T Coffield suffered a hot iron wound. Frank Swain and wife return. he starts at the depot soon. Reik and Mrs. Bridges were Muscatine visitors. Youths attend county institute. Court of Honor lawn fete occurred. People traveled to Oakville and Morning Sun for the 4th. Ralph Zimmerman and family at Craddock house. Mr Cooper from Muscatine is selling insurance on Grandview streets. Mrs Beik of Lone Tree was seen. Bevn born to David Woodruff and wife. Rev McClellen of Letts visited. J J Beik visited Wapello.
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Julia Freeland
Columbus Junction
Kate Barnes
Letts
Martin
D. M. Bridges
Muscatine
Court of Honor
Academy Yard
Oakville
Ralph Zimmerman
Craddock House
Cooper
J. Beik
Lone Tree
Bevn
David Woodruff
Rev. McClellen
J. J. Beik
Ladies Entertained At Tea Honoring Chicago Visitor
Mrs. Rebecca Miller and Mrs. Julia Dunn hosted a six o'clock tea at their home on East Sixth Street. Fourteen ladies attended to welcome Mrs. Ed Betts of Chicago visiting the city and enjoy social time together.
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Rebecca Miller
Julia Dunn
Ast Sixth Street
Ed. Betts
Chicago
Muscatine Republicans Hold Caucus To Choose Delegates
The Republicans of Muscatine plan a caucus Tuesday evening at 8 p m in their usual meeting places to select delegates for the county convention on July 21 1900 The 1st ward receives 17 delegates 2nd ward 18 3rd ward 22 and 4th ward 18 delegates Chair FE King notes several committee members are out of town.
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Republicans
Muscatine
Cacus
Ward
Srd
FE. H. King
City Rep
Della Fox Confined to Insane Asylum
Renowned stage actress Della Fox has been placed in an insane asylum amid reports of mental decline. Hospital officials confirmed the commitment while family members expressed deep concern for her welfare and ongoing treatment plans.
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Della Fox
Wilton Camp Meeting Plans Announced for August
Muscatine district Methodist camp meeting to run August 7 11 at Wilton grounds ten acres three miles southwest of Wilton. Miss Anna Gleason Evangelist to preach twice daily with Rev L A Crull directing singing. Dr Homer C Stuntz to speak on missions August 10. Dr Spencer to lead Sunday services with Miss Nettie B Prather aiding. Officers include Rev J C W Coxe president and vice presidents C L Stafford and J E Corley. Rev John Hanks handles communications.
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Muscatine District
Methodist Church
Wilton Camp
Miss Gleason
Anna Gleason
Mt. Holyoke
Garrett Biblical Institute
L. A. Crull
Spencer
Central Christian Advocate
Nettie B. Prather
Wilton
Moscow
Tabernacle
Hanks
John Hanks
Association
J. C. W. Coxe
D. D
Washington
C. L. Stafford
Muscatine
J. E. Corley
West Liberty
Local Wilton Officials Named in Community Roll
Rev. John Hanks serves as vice president and secretary for Wilton. J. E. Park is treasurer. T. Bentley holds the position of superintendent of grounds in Wilton.
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John Hanks
Wilton
J. E. Park
T. Bentley
Excursion to Chautauqua Lake via Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate Road offers a July 27 round trip to Chautauqua Lake N Y for 14 dollars with return by August 28 1960. Tickets valid on any of three daily trains with low rates to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points. Address John Y Callahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago IL Central 2057 for full details.
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Chautauqua Lake N. Y
Nickel Plate Road
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
John Y. Callahan
Adams St St
Chicago
Telephone Central
Schmidt Bros Offers Fine Second-Hand Bicycles
Schmidt Bros sells second-hand bicycles with a guarantee against worn out parts. Each bike is advertised as in good condition and ready to ride.
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Schmidt Bros
First Ward Republican Caucus to Pick Delegates
The Republicans of the First Ward will meet at the hose house on Tuesday evening July 17 to select 17 delegates to the county convention per order of com.
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First Ward
Hose House
Iorder of
Com
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