Columbus Junction Woman Succumbs After Long Illness
In Columbus Junction Iowa Mrs S E Thomas died after a long illness that kept her bedridden since early spring. Born Alice Bent in New York May 17 1846 she moved to Iowa at age ten and taught music before marriage to S E Thomas in 1871. Survived by husband two sons Harold and DeWitt and her father and sister, funeral to be held Friday at 19 o clock from the family home with burial in Columbus City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
S. KE. Thomas
Alice Bent
New York State
Iowa
C. D. Bent
Iowa City
State Normal School
Davenport
S. E. Thomas
Harold
Columbus City
DeWitt
Charles City
Neal Austin
Menden, Ill
Chautauqua Café Opens Friday for Ten Day Meal Service
The Chautauqua Café will open Friday at 6:00 PM and serve regular meals during the ten day session. Meals cost 25 cents each and feature wholesome fare in a fine dining room with screens and electric fans. Operated by Citizens' Railway and Light Company with an engaged chef.
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Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Moonlight River Ride Draws Large Crowd On Steamer Columbia
The Bankers' Reserve society hosted a moonlight excursion aboard the steamer Columbia last evening. About 350 people attended the trip, enjoying dancing and refreshments provided by the society, making it one of the year's most successful events.
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Columbia
Bankers’ Reserve Society
Frightful Experience Overcome by New Life Pills
A brief ad notes biliousness malaria and constipation relief with Dr King s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents sold by Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Social Roundup in Buffalo Prairie on Weekend
Miss Mellie and Stelly Elliott joined sister Mrs. May Boney Saturday night. Several residents, including Miss Clara Eckhardt and Miss Florence Thompson, returned home after visiting counterparts in nearby towns. Notables, such as Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fisher, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kistler, spent time with relatives and in Muscatine and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Mellie
Stelly Elliott
May Boney
Clara Eckhardt
Charley Kistler
Tommie Fisher and Son
Florence Thompson
Edna Pierce
Aledo
Lee Fisher
Muscatine
Ed Thompson
Rock Island
B. L. Vanatta
Billy Fisher
Tommie Fisher
W. H. Kistler
D. P. Kistler
Elsie Eckhardt
Charley Thomas
Guy Vanatta
Walter Kimball
Harry Gifford
George
Anna Lutz
Mary Needham
Wm. Watts
A. J. Robison
Amos Baldwin
Eliza
Buffalo Prairie Ctore
Elliott Roney
AT. Roney
Plucky resident halts runaway horse on Iowa avenue
Joseph Homeier of 1019 Lucas Street leaped into the street to halt a runaway horse near Fifth Street and Iowa Avenue. He grabbed the bridle and dragged the animal to a stop ten feet from Second Street, narrowly saving pedestrians from injury. Friends plan to pursue a Carnegie Hero medal for his brave act.
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Iowa Avenue
Joseph Homeier
Lucas Street
Second Street
Frank Bowman
Fifth Street
Towa Avenue
Homeier
Amenities Rise at Chautauqua Grounds With Full Prep
The Chautauqua grounds fortify convenience with a public telephone booth post office and mail distribution plan. Tents go up and seating expands as Citizens' Railway and Light adds chairs and roof extensions to protect attendees for opening day.
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Chautauqua
Electric Park
Gray
Chas Dunham
Mail Carriers Now Draw More Money
Charles Fifer receives a raise from 600 to 800 dollars as clerk at the local post office. Nine city carriers rise from 900 to 1009 dollars. The pay boost was established a year ago for long serving second class offices and became effective July 1. The clerk’s increase hinges on government service time.
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Charles Fifer
Fifer
Wapello Notes of Falls and Local Movements
Wapello weekly notes report Mrs M Hig bee, a milliner, fell in a cellar and broke her arm. Numerous residents travel for care, visits, or medical treatment, including Mrs Marion Monroe from Cedar Rapids and John Owens with cancer. Florence Grimes wed Oscar Strigleder. local schedules include band concert attendance and license grants for Columbus Junction couples.
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Wapello
M. Higbee
Hattie Jamison
Marion Monroe
Cedar Rapids
D. W. V. Herrick
Iowa City
John Owens
New Mexico
Knoxville
Marion County
Iowa
W. E. Cunningham
Burlington
W. S. Grimes
Dr. Ingham
Canyon City
Texas
Sue Erwin
Kittie
Zella Wright
Nellie Hale
Catherine Shay
Flo Cooper
Helen Hartmann
Oakville
Joe Price, Jr
Wickes
Ark
Isett Lumber Co
S. R. Drake
Columbus’ Junction
Fred C. Crossley
Minnie M. Wanzer
Columbus Junction
Crossley
Henry Wanzer
W. E. Edwards
Las Vegas
Edwards
Davenport
B. J. Graham
Winfield
W. Grant McPherson
John Decker
James McIntyre
Ray McIntyre
Florence Grimes
Oscar F. Strigleder
Packwood
Wapnella
Durant
Axtell Promoted To General Agent Of Great Western
Dr. P. R. Axtell, long serving as representative for the Great Western Accident Association of Des Moines, has been promoted to general agent with headquarters at Muscatine. The promotion expands his field of operation and is described as merited.
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P. R. Axtell
Great Western Accident Association of
Des Moines
Muscatine
Dr. Axtell
Buffalo Wooded wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Murer
A large party in Buffalo on July 22 celebrated the wooden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Murer at their East Second street home. About 35 guests attended. Out of town guests included Mrs. E. Moore and Mrs. F. Triff. The Ladies Aid Society presented a rocking chair. Refreshments were served and plans discussed for a Picnic at Rock Island Watch Tower aboard the Helen Blair.
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Buffalo
John Murer
East Second Street
Davenport
L. M. Appel
Holly
Col
C. Appel
Nora Kautz
Business
Muscatine
J. W. Portsmann
Fort Scott
Kaw
H. Cass
Stewart, Ia
C. Rowan
Ed. Ochsner
Dayhome
August Dorman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Watch Tower
Rock Island
Helen Blair
J. C. Tueful
Chas. Frank
Letitia Gold Medal Flour Proclaims Whitest Bread
Letitia by Gold Medal Flour markets its flour as producing the whitest bread with mention of Siva in promotional context.
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Letitia
Siva
Veterans parade to escort General Black at Muscatine Chautauqua
Final plans lay out a parade and reception for General John C. Black at Muscatine Chautauqua. The event includes a 2:30 PM speech, a noon arrival by car from West Liberty, and a ride to Electric Park aboard special cars for Civil War veterans from Shelby Norman Post and Band with Company C in uniform.
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John C. Black
Muscatine
Third Street
Mulberry Avenue
General Black
Electric Park
Towa Avenue
Second Street
Pauchet
Company C
Shelby Norman Post
Prominent Woman Dies of Paralysis in Muscatine
Mrs. Christiene Diedrich, long time Muscatine resident and 11 years under Mt. Pleasant hospital care, died last evening from paralysis of the throat. Born in Rennerod, Germany on January 16, 1836, she came to America in youth. Funeral from Greenwood Chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. H. Reinemund officiating.
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Christiene Diedrich
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Diedrich
Gustav
Herman Schmidt
Rennerod
Germany
America
Heinrich Diedrich
Ernst
Tempe
Ariz
Mt. Pleasant
Greenwood Cemetery
Rev. H. Reinemund
Lutheran Orphans’ Home
Quiet wedding and social visits span week in town
The wedding was a quiet affair with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davison of this place traveling to Burlington to join in congratulating the couple. Guests include Wright Withrow and wife from Chicago and Ed Tabor of Enis Texas visiting Dr. Wilsie Woodruff. Mrs. L. A. Reiley visited her mother in Fredonia, while Mrs. T. G. Jewett and her sons visited family near the bluff. Nellie Kremer visits Burlington for eye treatment, and Mrs. W. E. Fielman returns to Monmouth after a trip to Wapello.
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Harold Davison
Burlington
Wright Withrow
Chicago
Ed Tabor
Enis
Texas
Wilsie Woodruff
L. A. Reiley
Christine Newell
Fredonia
T. G. Jewett and Sons
Ard and Roy
Portsmouth
Ohio
Tom Odle
Dale Kremer
Nellie
W. E. Fielman
Monmouth
Wapello
Rev Hackley Undergoes Gallstone Surgery in Chicago
The Rev J W Hackley former pastor of the First Methodist Church Muscatine was operated on for gall stones at Wesley Hospital in Chicago yesterday. The operation was difficult but successful and it is hoped he will gain permanent relief. Few details were available but the report is encouraging and he is remembered by many in Muscatine and his Masonic friends.
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J. W. Hackley
First Methodist Church
Muscatine
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
G. A. Riemcke
Hackley
New Swimming Pool Opens for Members in State
The pool features attractive decorating by Eaton & Tarr and is praised for up to date finishes. Eaton & Tarr, a painting and decorating firm, is gaining many large contracts and has earned a strong reputation for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton & Tarr
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Silome Springs
Hester Tedford
Ainsworth
Nancy Hamil
Helen Harvey
J. A. Sprague
Washington
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Albia
L. W. McNeil
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Hortense Hunt
Christina Newell
The
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Great Western Accident
Harold Dorman
Burlington Paper Co
W. C. Collins
Frank Sears
Rob Patmour
Gustav and
Herman
Schmidt
Greenwood Chapel
Rev. Hagelcy
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