Picnic To Be Held By Roach and Musser Hose Company
The Roach and Musser Hose Company will hold its annual picnic at Mittmans pasture next Sunday. Thousands expected to attend with wagonettes and buggies arranged. People from the city plan to depart around 7 am with a noon repast and planned athletic events and fishing and boating facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach & Musser Hose Company
Mittman
Roach and Musser Hose
South End
A. B. Rehmel
Earl Avenue
Anna Lemner
Gladwin
Clarence Metcalf
Sweetland
Henry Leith
Mabel Fitchner
Tlinots City
Henry Mason
Near Letts
Robert Gertz
High Prairie
Lada Morfin
Peoria
Ill
Daniel Phillip
Conesville
No. 1
Baker Street
Rita Baker
Letts
Roswell Cate
Sampson Street
Homer McClain
Fairfield
Dan Alderman
Rock River
Death of Edward Sylvester Hopewell
The six week old son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hopewell died last evening at 7 39 after failing since birth. Funeral services are set for 9am tomorrow at St Matthias Catholic church with Father Leonard officiating and interment at St Marys cemetery. Neighbors extend sympathy to the South Muscatine couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sylvester
Louis Hopewell
Grandview Avenue
South Muscatine
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Father Leonard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Relief Hose Company
Bleeker Street
Rain Delays Garden Work Across Southern Farms
Heavy rains in the past week have slowed field labor on farms south of town. Wet ground and inundated lowlands threaten crops, while cabbage harvests lag and production risks damage. Tomatoes benefit from warmth, with J. E. Hoopes selling home grown fruit as market supply rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hoopes
Master Robert Hites Celebrates Twelfth Birthday in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa on July 17 Master Robert Hites marked his twelfth birthday with a surprise party hosted by his mother. Sunday school teacher Miss Lena Hanft and class members joined him for an evening of fun and refreshments despite a rain storm that limited attendance. A second heavy rain delayed the harvest and impacted local haying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Robert Hites
Lena Hanft
Weathered fields threaten hay and grain loss in rain
Local reports note persistent rain hampering field access and risking crop losses of oats and hay. Among visitors and travelers, Cedar Rapids resident G. W. Murdock tends berry crops while several townspeople, including families from West Liberty and Washington, move through the area for visits and errands.
Remains of A W Lee to Reach America From England
Funeral party for A W Lee, prominent Ottumwa Iowa journalist who died in Nottingham England, will travel on the Virginian to Montreal July 27. Accompanying relatives include Mrs. Lee and Laura, with Cedar Rapids grandmother Mrs. W W Walker. In Montreal they will be met by John Lee Mahin, E P Adler, and James F Powell. Ottumwa passes resolutions of respect praising his career and city impact.
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A. W. Lee
Iowa
Nottingham
Eng
America
Allen Line
Lee
Laura
Lee’s
E. P. Adler
Davenport Times
James F. Powell
Ottumwa Courier
Chicago
Montreal
Iowa Press
Ottumwa
Phillips
J. N. Weidenfeller
S. P. Hartman
John H. Sorv
Davenport man identified as William Block drowned a month ago
The body found near Tow Head Island is identified as William Block of Davenport. He died when he fell from a river boat on June fifteenth while working for the Water Cross club. A matching key from his pocket confirms the identity, and friends recall his despondent periods before the death.
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Tow Head Island
William Block
Davenport
Walter Hass
D. J. Harfst
M. P. Goff
Block
Water Cross Club
Linwood
Chicago
Hass
Muscatine
Mr. Block
Mr. Hass
Jones
Water Cress Club
Bill
Funeral of Mrs. C. L. Smith Held in Wapello
Funeral services for Mrs. C. L. Smith were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Wapello with Rev. Koopman officiating. Interment followed in Wapello cemetery. The report notes visitors in Morning Sun and a union service at the M. E. church with multiple congregations joining.
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Wapello
C. L. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Koopman
Wapello Cemetery
D. C. Thomas
Rex
Dean
Thomas
University
Garden City
Kan
Frank Rutt
Morning Sun
Our City
M. E
Schweiring
Burlington
J. E. Newsom
M. E. Church
Mrs William A McCampbell and daughter depart Cody visit
Mrs William A McCampbell of Cody Wyoming and her daughter Miss Margaret left the E M Kessinger home after several weeks visit and returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. McCampbell
Cody, Wyve
Margaret
E. M. Kessinger
Former Muscatine Woman Honored by National Maccabees
Miss Ella Mark formerly of Muscatine has been elected mistress at arms and serves as Iowa Nebraska state commander. At the Atlantic City convention of the Ladies of the Maccabees she joins officers including supreme commander Mrs Elizabeth E Brown and record keeper Miss Bina M West.
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Ella Mark
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Mark
Muscatine
Iowa
Nebraska
Elizabeth E. Brown
Bradford
Lillian Hollister
Detroit
Mich
Bina M. West
Port Haron
Billa L Mark
Council Bluffs
Illinois City Log of Local Visits and North Iowa News
Charles Ege of Rock Island visits Illinois City on business. Nathan Reeves and wife from Moline visit Mrs. M Reeves. Walter Reeves of Moline visits Mrs. M Reeves. William Tyler and family travel to Muscatine for the funeral of William’s niece Clyde Leach who died Sunday night. Carpenters build a new house for Gus Struezer. Mrs. E L Sheppard and daughters Sylvia and Bernice return to Moline after visiting. Mrs. Wm Mardis and children visit Chas Schnell's home. Will Brayton and wife are Muscatine visitors. William Tyler delivers hogs to Taylor Ridge.
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Illinois City
Ill
Charles Ege
Rock Island
Nathan Reeves
Moline
M. Reeves
Walter Reeves
Wm. Tyler
Muscatine
Gus. Struezer
E. L. Sheppard
Slyvia
Bernice
Wm. Mardis
Gertrude
Eunice
Floyd
Carbon
Niff
Brains and Digestion The Link Between Diet and Mental Clarity
The text argues that brain function depends on proper digestion and absorption. It notes that wholesome foods and calm eating support clear thinking, while improper, excessive, and rushed meals allow decay in the stomach, producing toxins absorbed into the blood.
Aged Woman Letitia Smith Dies in Morning Sun
Morning Sun reports the death of Letitia Smith aged about 75 after a lingering illness. A widow and childless, she spent years aiding others and was active in the Presbyterian church. Funeral conducted by Rev Thos Younger with ministers Zimmerman and Trumbull. Interment in Wapello beside husband and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia Smith
Thos. Younger
Presbyterian Church
C. R. Zimmerman
C. D. Trumbull
Wapello
Races at Wapello set for Burlington dates
The Wapello Racing association plans a two day meet on the Burlington fair dates after Burlington races were canceled due to a fire destroying barns. Wapello will host three races each day, not affecting the Wapello district fair scheduled September 24 to 27.
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Burlington
Wapello
Wapello Racing Association
Wilton Visitor Christopher Fick Retored Home
Christopher Fick of Wilton was visiting the city and returned home yesterday after a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Fick
Wilton
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Gale
East Second Street
South Muscatine News
Mittman's
Ruthenberg
E. Second St
G. W. Murdock
Cedar Rapids
Mattie Dunham
O. S. Jamison
Elmer Wells
Violet
West Liberty
R. W. Bahns
Washington
Peter Brett
A. H. Bahns
B. C. Hemphill
Dexter
W. S. Huston
Illinois
Levi Wagner
Lone Tree
J. A. Hanft
Besse and Allen
Hanft
Helena Hanft
Reuben Heindel
George Brackett
Oakland
Cal
Mary McHenry
Anna
Susan Baird
Indianola
Columbus City
C. J. McWilliams
McWilliams
E. E. Griffith
Vivian
Clarence
Winfield
Henry Wilson
West Linty
England
Lee Mahin
Earth
G. M. Titus, Pres
Titus Loan& Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
Supreme Office
Maccabees
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