Local Notes on Chautauqua Visitors and Summer Visits
Muscatine residents and visitors are listed among chautauqua attendees and social visits. Names include F. X. Mallock of Wellman, Mrs. L. Gremmel and Miss Lula Gremmel of Kansas City, B. F. Snyder and M. J. Shellabarger of Letts, Edward Schmidt of Davenport, and others visiting relatives or attending events. Several trips to Davenport Rock Island and other towns are noted, plus a drug store demonstration for ladies and free samples by Havercamp's.
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Mrs. L. Gremmel
Kansas City
Muscatine
Lula Gremmel
Havercamp’s
E. Burnham
Miss Stone
City Council Mass Transit Transfer Reform Discussion
At last night's council meeting Alderman Van Zyl urged the city attorney to confer with Citizens' Railway & Light manager Mr. Clark about transfers. He noted current rules require changing cars at the switch, causing delays for Chestnut Street riders connecting to South Muscatine. A 20 minute transfer validity proposal was also suggested.
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van Zyl
Clark
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
Chestnut Street
South Muscatine
Two Year Old Burns In Basin Accident
The two year old son of George W. Dewey on Dewey Avenue stepped into a basin of hot water left on the floor. He burned both feet as he tried to withdraw, his mother calling for help. Dr. E. B. Fulham treated the injuries and the child was resting quietly later in the afternoon, improving rapidly.
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George W. Dewey
Dewey Avenue
Wilas Wilkins Weds Miss Carrie Durkee at Home
Wilas Wilkins and Miss Carrie Durkee united in marriage at the bride's home in the evening by Rev. W. P. Stoddard. The ceremony was small with close friends. The bride, a well known city girl, and the groom, an employee of Roach and Musser, will reside at 1651 Lucas Street after a short wedding reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilas Wilkins
Carrie Durkee
W. P. Stoddard
First Methodist Church
Roach and Musser Company
Lucas Street
Local Mrs Volger Praises Shaffer Hearing Cure
Muscatine resident Mrs Geo Volger 114 West Eighth Street says she was treated for deafness about a year ago by Dr Shaffer and now hears as well as ever. She notes he makes only realistic promises and recommends him to friends. she also knows others helped by the doctor.
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Muscatine
Geo. Volger
Eighth St
Iowa
Dr. Shaffer
P. S
Iowa Central Ry. Excursion This Saturday
The Iowa Central Railway sponsors a popular excursion on Saturday July 20. Interested riders should contact the local agent for details and tickets.
Eczema Now Curable with ZEMO Study
An ad proclaims ZEMO a skin remedy from E W Rose Med Co for external use that stops itching destroys germ causes eczema and claims permanent cure. Sold by A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street St. Louis Missouri and available at all druggists.
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E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Chautauqua chute deemed a failed feature
The chute at the Chautauqua entrance proved a definite failure as crowds refused to use it, crowding into hot sun while waiting for cars. Telephones were installed at several tents and a post office opened at headquarters with four daily deliveries. The Chicago Glee Club opened the afternoon session and was well received.
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The
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Board
Philip Ryan
Harold Kemble
Lenck
Robert Hahn
Postoffice
Glee Club I
Chicago Glee Club
Testimonial on Dr. Shaffer Catarrh Treatment
Fred W. Schoenig describes severe nasal blockage and ear problems improving after a full course of Dr. Shaffer treatments. He says his breathing, hearing, and overall well being are greatly restored and credits the doctor with exceptional relief.
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Dr. Shaffer
Heavy rain and community notices from Columbus Junction
An afternoon storm drenched Columbus Junction with thunder and rising streams. The column also lists residents visiting or traveling, including Rev. and Mrs. O G Orcutt departing for Packwood, Lorana Rownd returning to Washington, Miss Anna Bliven visiting relatives in Washington, and several other locals visiting or traveling this week.
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Columbus Junction
O. G. Orcutt
Ella McSweeny
Packwood
Lorana Rownd
J. A. Sprague
Washington
George Litter and Daughter
Davenport
Henry Murray
Cairo
R. L. Richards
Cotter
Desea Wabnitz
Jas. Fox
Union Township
Crawfordsville
Novel rudderless steamer Willena visits Muscatine
The Willena, a stern wheeler built by the Oshkosh Boat Company, arrives at the Muscatine landing. Owned by W. H. Farney of Chicago, it uses a turntable steering device connected to the pilot house by an endless chain, with gasoline in the turntable. Farney plans a Mississippi to St Louis trip this summer, stopping at river towns.
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Muscatine
Willena
W. H. Farney
Chicago
Oskosh Boat Company
Oskosh
Wis
Wisconsin
Farney
Mississippi
Oskash
St. Louis
New Button Factory to Open in Wapello
Dr. J. W. Morgan and Roy Adams will install a button plant at Wapello in a few days with work to start by August first. The two men have visited the city many times and reached a settlement yesterday. Building is the only pending item. the company plans to hire fifty or more workers and will use identical machinery to other local plants.
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Wapello
J. W. Morgan
Roy Adams
Morgan
Button Factory Reopens After Destructive Fire
The Block Button company reopened as the main plant after a June 4 fire nearly destroying the facility. The rebuilt plant now operates with over forty workers and features a fine new office.
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Block Button Company
Man Pleads Guilty in Court Receives Suspended Sentence
Frank Erridg appeared in Justice Coster's court this morning and pleaded guilty to intoxication. He received a suspended sentence of fifteen days.
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Frank Erridg
Justice Coster
A Secret Talk on Postum Food Coffee Turns Consumer Opinion
Two men discuss varied foods and a grocer recalls trying Postum Food Coffee. A customer explains brewing time changes the taste and health effects, claiming Postum becomes a satisfying, nonmedical liquid food that improves stomach and kidney troubles. The ad ends with a nudge to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Wellville
Former Muscatine Man Is Promoted to Northern District
William Hutton formerly of Muscatine has been promoted to car accountant and placed in Cedar Rapids to oversee the entire northern district of the Rock Island railway. He previously worked in Muscatine, left for Little Rock then Dalhart before his latest assignment.
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William Hutton
Rock Island Railway Company
Hutton
Little Rock
Ark
Dalhurst
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Local Visitors and Wedding Highlight Wilton Scene
Wilton notes a busy day with business visitors in Muscatine including John Brugman and son Lawrence and W F Looney and son Will. Miss Anna Brandt visits Bennett friends. Jamie Ady from Chicago tours. the Hickey wedding at Moline is reported with relatives attending.
Obituary of Anna Pardee Leach
Anna Pardee Leach born October 3, 1868 in Keithsburg Illinois was educated as a teacher after early family losses. She married Clyde Leach on March 19 1902 and lived in Muscatine Iowa where she died July 14 1907 leaving her husband and two young children Olivia and Dwight.
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Anna Pardee Leach
Keithsburg
Illinois
William
Missouri Tyler Pardee
Anna
Milan
William K
Elizabeth Tyler
Fairport
Iowa
Burlington
Kansas
Nebraska
Clyde Leach
Tyler
Muscatine
Olivia
Dwight
Schwab Re-Arrested After July Fourth Resisting Officer
Phillip Schwab was rearrested after being freed on bail for resisting an officer on July Fourth. This morning his bondsman delivered him to the police and reclaimed his bond, and Schwab will serve his sentence.
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Phillip Schwab
Schwab
Fear of Work as Card Index to Troubles
The Richmond Missourian notes the phrase suggests work anxiety reflects broader troubles in daily life. It frames work fear as a key measure of societal stress and personal concern.
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Richmond Missourian
Muscatine Chautauqua Assembly Evening Schedule
Program outlines three sessions with musical acts by Paudhet's band and the Chicago Glee Club, readings by Mr. C. H. Dixon and Dr. Henry Clark, a Bible Hour, and a lecture titled The New Woman and the Old Man by Col Geo. W. Bain. Social Hour follows.
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Naness Paudhet
Chicago Glee Club
C. H. Dixon
Fuller Swift
Henry Clark
Geo. W. Bain
Excursion to Twin Cities by Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway announces a popular excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday July 20. Depart Oakville 7 42 p m arrive Minneapolis 8 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Return tickets valid on any train to No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday July 22. Round trip fare 4 50. Flyers and agents for details.
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Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Oakville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
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Childrens Muslin
Misses and Childrens
Ea An
Reinemund
Journal
F. X. Mallock of
Wellman
B. F. Snyder
Letts
Edward Schmidt
Herman Schmidt
M. L. Shellabarger of
M. J. Shellabarger of
Hame
J. F. Snyder
Tom Cullen
S. E. Colter
Rock Island
J. F. Willits
F. B. Huston
New Boston
City
Miss Blossom Plumly
Clinton
Dubuque
Fred Martin
Sarah Hawley
Charles Kikesell
Oskaloosa
Fred Lewis
I. L. Price
Galesburt, Il
T. C. Price
Elizabeth Stewart
Iowa City
Mrs. Holcomb
Lou Dunsmore
West Fourth Street
Leo
W. H. Bothe
C. H. Sterneman
West Sixth Street
East Seventh Street
Vanatta & Sons Marble Works
Muscatine, la
Boat Insurance
Thomas Brown
First National Bank
Council
Ilocal
Herbert Gee
Jake Wilmering
Allie Albaugh
Jos. Dotson
H. D. Risemberg
C. W. Kyte
Dennis Thomas
Humphrey Richards
Ed. E. Davis
H. J. Hughes
C. N. Crozenberg
West Hill
Ed. Davis
J. F. Chandler
Robert Worley
Bert Worley
M. L. van Augen
W. T. Brown
Ruth
R. D. Pool
Harold
Fairfield
Pool
Black
Wilton
Jamie Ady
Atalissa
Elsie Stutler
Bennett
Emily Weiershauser
Pearl Penney
West Liberty
Tom Killion
D. Ruff
George Ryan
John Ryan
Browning
Congregational Church
Moline
Minnie Hallingren
Thos. Killion
Tri-City Railway Company
14Th Street
Robt. Hickey
John Hickey
Jas. Hickey
Bondsman
Quinn
East Second
Tari
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Attorneys AT Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Notary Public
Telephone
Hershey State Bank
Jere
Henry Jayne
Wm Hoffman
Arthur Hofman
Jayce Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
F. Inghan
2Nd Moor
2Nd Street
H. D. Horst
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
Oftce
J. Muscatine
Lowa
Program OF
Chautauqua Assembly
Twin Cities
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