Local Health and Legal News from Muscatine
Dr A B Clapp eye ear nose and throat specialist Hershey Bidg. Former Senator C A Carpenter of Columbus Junction was in Muscatine on legal matters Otto Zillmer left for Davenport today to spend the day and return this evening Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk McKee to James Sallemberger and Mary E Ropes Leroy Royster and Louise C Schaefer Mrs J C Nietzel of Chicago visiting at the home of her parents Officer and Mrs Hugh Smith returned home on the noon train Mrs E H Gabriel and son Ken fyon arrived from South Dakota for an extended visit at 211 East Fifth street with Mr and Mrs Charles Balluff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
McKee
James Sallemberger
Mary E. Ropes
Leroy Royster
Louise C. Schaefer
J. C. Nietzel
Chicago
Hugh Smith
E. H. Gabriel
Kenfyon
South Dakota
Charles Balluff
East Fifth Street
Doctor Eversmeyer Moves Office to Bank Building
Dr. B. E. Eversmeyer relocates his practice from Iowa Avenue to the fourth floor of the German American Bank building seeking improved access and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Eversmeyer
Iowa Avenue
German-American Bank
Peddler Robbed Near White City Mining Camp
William Josephs an Assyrian peddler was held up and robbed of 360 dollars near White City mining camp in Oskaloosa Iowa. Suspects John St Clair Carl Goodman and L Du prez were arrested in connection with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
William Josephs
White City
John St. Clair
Carl Goodman
L. Duprez
Pastor's Grandson Charged With Raising a Check
Archie Richards of Columbus City, 16, grandson of Rev. J. D. Richards, was held to the grand jury on a charge of altering a check from 21 to 31 dollars and cashed it at a Columbus Junction bank. He was released on 200 bond posted by his grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Archie Richards
Columbus City
Fulton
J. D. Richards
United Brethren Church
G. W. Garner
Harry Jones
Jones
Young Richards
Joneson
Lacey
Garner
Alcohol as a preservative in medicines
The article defends alcohol in medicines as essential and safe, noting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound contains 18 percent alcohol to preserve herbs. It contrasts small medicinal doses with beer consumption and promotes the product as a reliable remedy for women's health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Wapsinonoc School Case Hearing Set for August
County Superintendent M F Cronin received a transcript of school directors minutes from the independent district of Wapsinonoc on their petition to open for September. The next step is a hearing before Cronin likely mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Cronin
M. F. Cronin
Independent District of
Wapsinonoc
Poole
Judge Stringer Improves at Muscatine Hospital
Prominent Illinois figure Judge Lawrence B. Stringer of the Illinois State Court of Claims shows marked relief in illness at Hotel Grang Muscatine. Dr Oliver reports potential return home to Lincoln Illinois by week end as condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Stringer
Illinois State Court of Claims
Albert Stegman Pleads Guilty to Disturbing Peace
Albert Stegman pled guilty before Judge H. S. Howe to disturbing the peace after being charged with firing near the New Era church during services. He was fined $1.00 and costs, the same amount assessed to his companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stegman
H. 8S. Howe
New Era
Large bull snake captured near river farm
J Sheetz living across the river captured a seven foot one inch bull snake yesterday afternoon in his hay field. This morning he brought the reptile to town and placed it in a barber shop window where it attracts much comment from passersby.
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J. Sheetz
Irwin & Graff
St Louis Grain Market Prices July 28
Wheat September at 1.02 percent, Corn September 65.44 cents, Oats September 58 cents. Market notes from St Louis.
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St. Louis
Thaw Sanity Hearing Topic Turns To Nesbit Sightings
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw attended as testimony revealed alleged acts by Harry K. Thaw between 1902 and 1905. Susan Merrill described lodging-house operations, money paid for silence, and Thaw’s violence toward young women with a pearl-handled whip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Justice Mills
Susan Merrill
White
Thaw
New York
Gliddenite Tourists Resume Kansas City Trip
Gliddenite tourists resumed their journey to Kansas City via Oakley and Salina, Kan, at 9 this morning. roads in comparatively good condition after recent heavy rains.
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Hugo
Col
Kansas City
Oakley
Salina
Kan
Baton harness theft suspect arraigned in Lone Tree
Louis Lackey was arraigned for a second time on larceny charges for stealing harness from Lone Tree and Hills business men. Judge Horak set bond at $250. Lackey did not post and remains in county jail.
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Iowa City
Louis Lackey
Lone Tree
Hills
Horak
Lackey
Taggart Keeps Crowd Laughing at Afternoon Lecture
Hungarian Orchestra Draws Large Afternoon Crowd Then Appears Again Evening. The program lists Paudhet's Band, Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra, and guest lecturers including Prof. J P Gilbert and humorist Stricklang W Gillilan. Activities span morning work for children, lectures on flowers perfumes and animal behavior, and open air concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles RK
Taggart
Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra
J. P. Gilbert
Schilkret Hungarian Orchestra Tops Muscatine Chautauqua
The Schilkret Hungarian Orchestra debuted at the Muscatine Chautauqua with strong applause ahead of Charles R. Taggart’s lecture. The audience anticipates a second concert at 7:30 PM and two more performances on Thursday. Taggart’s entertaining program draws good humor, while Gillilan’s forthcoming lecture “Sunshine and Awkwardness” promises a large crowd.
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Schilkret
Muscatine Chautauqua
Charles R. Taggart
Taggart
Gillilan
Strickland W. Gillilan
Muscatine
Dick Lane in City
Dick Lane, once a long time contributor to the Chicago Record-Herald, arrived from St. Louis in Muscatine to visit friends likely through Monday. Now a public speaker, he shares his life story at missions to inspire others after a religious conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Lane
Muscatine
St. Louis
Lane
Chicago
Chicago Record-Herald
Eversmeyers Return From Wedding Trip
Dr. and Mrs. B E Eversmeyer have returned from their wedding trip to Chicago and nearby areas and will be at home to friends about August 15.
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B. E. Eversmeyer
Chicago
Coffee Myth Rejected by Baraboo Couple Finds Postum Help
A Baraboo woman writes that after years of coffee use both she and her husband improved health after switching to Postum. She reports weight gain, relief from headaches, restored energy, and digestion improvement. The letter promotes Postum with the line There’s a Reason and mentions The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Postum
Wellvil
Selden Starts Dismantling Old Court House
James H. Selden began tearing down the historic court house with a September 6 deadline for complete removal. Workers peel lumber and then brick walls. machinery and paraphernalia are moved to railway yards for shipment to Michigan as the yard is cleared for future ground work next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Selden
Court House
Mr. Selden
W. Devine
Michigan
Court House Yard
Muscatine Launch Club Holds Third Summer Dance Evening
The Muscatine Launch Club invites all members to a summer dance at the clubhouse tonight at 8 oclock. The event is expected to be enjoyable and continues the club’s summer series of dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launch Club
Muscatine Launch Club
Major John Circle Meeting Set At G A R Hall
The Major John Circle will hold a meeting this evening at the G A R hall. All members are urged to attend as discussions on the August 10 dinner will be presented and decisions made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
G. A. R. Hall
Farewell Party For Miss Edna Eysink Held In City
Miss Edna Eysink of Oklahoma was honored at a farewell party hosted by Miss Gertrude Freers at 409 East Fourth Street. About thirty young people joined music and games before refreshments. Eysink plans to depart for home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Eysink
Gertrude Freers
East Fourth Street
Edna Eysink
Oklahoma
Miss Freers
Lodge Initiates New Members At Last Evening Meeting
A brief session of the K. O. T. M. lodge number 9 convened at their hall last evening and initiated several new members before adjournment.
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K. O. T. M. Lodge
Examinations On At High School
Thirty eight commenced the tests for teachers certificates at the High school under County Superintendent M F Cronin. Most examinees seek higher grade certificates and took the June tests. tests conclude Friday with first grade certificates at the new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cronin
New Court House
Large and perfect pearl purchased in Davenport sale
A rare river pearl weighing 50 grains and described as a perfect globe in a fresh pink color was sold today in Davenport. The find, by a river man named Unlucky Hank, occurred at Lansing Iowa, and the buyers were W. O. Gardner of Le Claire and Anthony Bros. of Comanche.
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Davenport
Mississippi River
Lansing
W. O. Gardner
le Claire
Anthony Bros
Comanche
Justice Brannan frees Senator Stone for justifiable assault
Baltimore July 28 Justice Brannan discharged Senator Stone of Missouri who was arrested on a charge of assaulting a negro waiter on a Pennsylvania railroad train. The judge ruled the assault was justifiable.
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Baltimore
Brannan
Senator Stone
Missouri
Secretary Dickinson Leaves to Visit Ill Son at Country Home
Washington July 28 Secretary Dickinson departed for his country home near Nashville to see his son Captain Overton Dickinson who is reported seriously ill. A telegram received today says the young man’s condition is more favorable.
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Washington, D. C
Dickinson
Washington
Nashville
Overton Dickinson
Mother and Son Die Saving Boy From Train
In Champaign Illinois this morning Mrs Richard Alexander and her two year old son Emmet were killed when the mother tried to shield the child from an oncoming westbound Big Four train. The pair were buried to instant death in the accident.
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Champaign
Ill
Emmet
Richard Alexander
Instantdeath
Maxwell Car Offerings in Practical Metal Bodies
The notice lists Maxwell cars with practical metal bodies unchanged for five years, all priced at $900.00.
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well-Briscoe Motor Co
Maxwell
River Stage Height Change Forecast for Mississippi
The river forecast shows only slight changes in the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine over the next 48 hours. Stations Davenport Muscatine and others report minor stage fluctuations, with values around 3.4 to 4.4 feet and small negative changes. J. M. Sherrier, forecaster.
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PRG
Eocisife
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Appointment of Anna C. Goodell as superintendent
Miss Anna C. Goodell of Waterloo is appointed superintendent of the University Homeopathic hospital by the new education board. She most recently served as superintendent of the Elsworth hospital at Iowa Falls.
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Iowa City
Anna C. Goodell
Waterloo
University Homeopathic Hospital
New Education Board
Elsworth Hospital
Iowa Falls
Pleasant Prairie Ladies' Aid honors J Roy Baker on anniversary
Blue Grass Iowa July 28 Pleasant Prairie Ladies' Aid enjoyed a tea at Mrs J Roy Bakers rural home marking her fiftieth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs O A Bohnsack and daughter Pearl. Refreshments served at 4 pm. Several locals visited and travelers were seen on the street.
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Blue Grass
Prairie Ladies’ Aid
J. Roy Baker
O. A. Bohnsack
Pearl
Wood Lawn
Matteson
L. A. Bancks
Carl Schmidt
Peoria
Watts
Wonder
Geo. Hartman
Bellevue Hospital
David Jenkins
Pleasant Prairie
Ellery Cecil Watts
Amael Kretchmer
Muscatine
Masonic and Royal Arch Masonic Society Meeting Notices
Society cards list regular meeting times for MasonIC Iowa Locor No 2 A PF and AM Washington Chapter No 4 RA M Webb Council of Rural and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 EK TF with monthly schedules and secretaries noted for each body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Locor
A.M
P. Ingham
W. S
A. W. Scott
W. A. Groff
Odd Fellows Flecta Chapter 82 Meeting Schedule
The O F and Flecta Chapter 82 meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Officers listed include Mrs. Rallie Pitchforth as W M and Miss Emma Menlove as Secretary.
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O. F. &. Flecta Crapter No
Rallie Pitchforth
W. M
Fmma Menlove
Sec'y
Court of Honor MVECATINE Court meets Mondays at Woodmen hall
MVECATINE Court No. 677 announces regular meetings every second and fourth Monday evening in Woodmen hall. Visiting members to standing are invited to attend. C. Coster acts as Chancellor and H. M. Miller serves as Recorder.
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Court OF Honor
Mvecatine Court
Woodmen Hall
C. Coster
H. M. Miller
Avery
Yeoman Hall
M. FB
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
FE. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Yeomen Hall
Third
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Bloomington
Couscie
A. Mette
Tele
Mvights Of Coltvartcs Lodge Meeting Notice
Valed in cryptic misspelling, the Latrent Council No. 1295 invites visiting brothers to a stated meeting. J A Bartemeier and G K A G Restenlebner sign as officers. Fin. See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mvights
Coltvartcs
Latrent Council
Maccabbee Hell
Es. J. A. Bartemeier
G. K A. G. Restenlebner
Fin
Lodge and Encampment Meeting Schedules
Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets Mondays at 7 45 pm Miriam Lodge No 27 D of R meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 45 pm Prairie Encampment No 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 45 pm
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F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment No
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