Campaign Step Taken County Convention Next Saturday
Republicans across wards elected delegates to the county convention to be held at the courthouse next Saturday. A large turnout and strong harmony mark the caucuses with a vigorous fall campaign anticipated. Delegates and committeemen were named in multiple wards with votes casting to fill vacancies and unify the delegation for the election.
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Court House
King
J. L. Giesler
R. B. Baird
J. W. Eells
H. W. Huttig
William Schoenig
W. van Zy
A. F. Demorest
H. M. Dean
S. E. Whicher
E. H. King
Needy Neighborhood canvass for Sunday school work
P R Van Blarcom and W S Hunter conducted a canvass in Strawberry Hill Cedar township to aid Sunday school work. The area lacks a local Sunday school with the nearest four miles away, prompting efforts to start training for children.
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P. R. van Blarcom
Muscatine County
W. S. Hunter
Strawberry Hill
Cedar Township
Meeting called to form Sunday school at Strawberry Hill
A meeting is set for Sunday July 22 at 2 30 p m at Strawberry Hill school house to organize a Sunday school. The effort depends on willing workers in the district with fathers and mothers urged to attend and help establish the school for the children’s moral growth.
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Strawberry Hill School House
Picnic procession ends with wheelbarrow ride to Hershey pasture
West Hill families planned a relaxed picnic at Hershey pasture. A locked gate blocked wagons so a wheelbarrow carried ice chests and gear while a lone man ran it. The group reached the grove, enjoyed boating and fishing, and returned by dark pleased with their day. Local boy joked about two freezers and the fun turnout. A colored brother provided bait and helped net fish and a turtle.
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West Hill
Hershey Pasture
Lambert Elected Major After Unofficial Returns
Unofficial returns from most companies of the Fiftieth report E. E. Lambert of Newton elected major. Only Keokuk and Grinnell yet unreported. Voting occurred Monday evening with Lambert leading in Davenport Muscatine Washington Centerville Ottumwa Chariton Iowa City Newton Fairfield and other listed companies. Brookhart ran in Washington and received 31 votes.
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Fiftieth
Keokuk
Grinnell
E. E. Lambert
Newton
J. W. Brookhart
Wvashington
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Davenport
Lambert
C. Muscatine
ComPhany
Washington
Brookstart
Centerville
Brookhart
Company G
Ottumwa
Pany H
Chariton
Hart
Wpany J
Iowa City
Company L
Spany M
Fairfield
Club Meeting at WapelloJuly 26 27
M. N. & 2. R. will sell round trip tickets Muscatine to Wapello and return for the meeting. A. L. Lindner, Genl Agent.
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Wapello
Muscatine
A. L. Lindner
Gen
Funeral of Hon John H Gear Draws State Leaders
Prominent state and national figures attend the funeral of Senator John H Gear in Burlington. Business houses close by mayoral proclamation. burial at Aspen Grove after services at First Methodist Church. Governor Shaw and Senator Allison attend, with Thomas Hedge delivering the address. Remains laid to rest amid floral tributes and private family ceremony. Frank Hautsch attends the Muscatine convention.
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Burlington
John H. Gear
Grand Army
First Methodist Church
Marquardt
Allison
Shaw
Thomas Hedge
Aspen Grove
Iowa
Mayor Schmidt Recaps Elk Convention Trip in Atlantic City
Muscatine’s Mayor Barney Schmidt returned from the national Elk convention in Atlantic City. He praised river scenery along the Hudson and contrasted wealth and poverty in the city. He described Central Park and tenement districts and noted Atlantic City as a fashion center with many hotels and visitors.
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Barney Schmidt
Muscating
Atlantic City
Schmidt
Elks
Hudson
Mississippi
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Decision in Westbrook Case Orders Underground Crossing
State railroad commissioners rule in the Westbrook versus Muscatine North and South Railway dispute. The company must construct an undergrade farm crossing 11 feet high and 62 feet wide within 90 days due to an unfit existing grade crossing. Attorneys say the decision is not binding or final and litigation will continue.
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State Railroad Commissioners
D. H. Westbrook
Muscatine North & South Railway Company
Westbrook
Louisa County
Supreme Court
Drowned in Iowa River Near Wapello
Reiner McConnell, eighteen, son of Wapello treasurer, drowned when a skiff capsized during a camping trip on the Iowa River two miles above town. His companion swam ashore. McConnell clung to the boat but vanished as it drifted away. His father was notified from Chicago. body not recovered as of last evening.
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Reiner McConnell
McConnell
Wapello
Iowa
Chicago
Clear Lake and the Oaks pamphlet from Iowa Central
The Central Passenger Department releases a pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a charming summer resort. It highlights sailing and bathing, the Oaks Hotel and Bath House and Toboggan Slide with engravings and frontispiece. Copies available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty at Iowa Central Ry. Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Cental
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Visitors Call on Rev F T Lee and Wife at Dr Dean Residence
Last evening many citizens including First Congregational Church members visited Rev F T Lee and his wife at Dr H M Deans residence. The Lees stay until tomorrow and will depart by the Firefly tomorrow morning. friends may call this evening.
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First Congregational Church
F. T. Lee
H. M. Dean
Prompt refund guarantee for cough syrups in 19th century advert
The undersigned promise refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and a 25 cent bottle if coughs or colds persist or are unsatisfied. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp and J. Theo. Keuchmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Bereavement Thanks to Neighbors after Ruth Will's Death
The family expresses appreciation for kindness from neighbors and friends during their recent bereavement following the death of their mother Mrs. Ruth Will.
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Ruth Will
For Sale Two Iron Settees and Chairs for Lawn
Two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns offered for sale. Inquire at this office.
Races at Davenport July 16 20 with return July 21
Fare and one third for the round trip over the C R 1 P covers travel from Davenport races to return date July 21. Tickets accessible for the specified period with round trip pricing and implied schedule details.
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Davenport
Rod and Gun Club Holds Park Place Practice Shoot
Members of the Rod and Gun club held a practice shoot at Park Place grounds yesterday afternoon. E. E. Davidson led with 33 of 40 possible, followed by Tom Davidson 29 of 45, Chas Manhart 24 of 30, Chas McBride 28 of 35, and Fred Hacker 7 of 35.
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Rod and Gun Club
Park Place
E. E. Davidson
Tom Davidson
Chas. Manhart
Chas. McBride
Fred Hacker
Muscatine to Meet Iowa City in Weekend Ball Game
On the 22nd Muscatine ball tossers face Iowa City not the University team as reported the University squad plays only in session Iowa City will bring a strong aggregation of players and possibly some old varsity men may be among the crowd
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Big Day for Woodmen in Rock Island Excursion
A large Modern Woodmen gathering in Rock Island draws Muscatine representation as 300 ride the boat after 7 pm and 400 more join on a 9 15 overland train. Three coaches overflow at the site and five more are picked up along the line. Teams from distant points like Kansas City are expected for the afternoon drill. The excursionists plan to return near midnight.
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Rock Island
Muscatine
Kansas City
Have done with selfish puricy and greed in night
A reader's column reflects on The Reign of Law by James Lane Allen and its clash of church factions. The writer questions Skepticism caused by religious disputation and critiques Emerson Thoreau club influences on youth. A final poem bids farewell with a violin motif.
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James Lane Allen
Kentucky
Emerson-Thoreau Club
Thoreau
Emerson
Reverend and Mrs. Frank T. Lee Honor Guests at Dean Residence
An informal reception hosted at Mrs. H. M. Dean's home last evening featured Rev. and Mrs. Frank T. Lee of Evanston Illinois as guests of honor. Rev. Lee, a former pastor here, has published Popular Misconceptions of the Christian Faith now drawing favorable press notices.
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H. M. Dean
Frank T. Lee
Evanston, Ill
Lee
First Congregational Church
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Henry Freers
Frank Scott
John V. Tillie
A. C. Hopkinson
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Will M. Narvis
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J. B. Downer
O. D. Longstreth
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J. B. Jarvis
E. 0. Burnside
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J. C. Coster
L. M. Woods
A. E. Hoffman
F. J. Betzold
R. C. Schenck
Fourth Ward
Charles Reesink
Harve Hansen
William Freers
John Richland
H. Lemkam
T. Johnson
George Luckhardt
Charles Diercks
J. Bechman
W. L. Miller
Martin Bomke
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J. B. Reay
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ELK Convention
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Iowa Avenue
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