Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Unite in East Hill Exhibition
Two legendary shows combine under Col. William F. Cody and Major Gordon W. Lillie to form a single Allied Entertainment featuring feats from East to West. Seminal riders, exotic acts, and a mix of Indian battles and Oriental spectacles promise novelty and robust entertainment for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Pawnee Bill
East Hill
Col
Wm. F. Cody
Far West
Orient
Occident
Russia
Sahara
Pampas
Wm. F. Cory
Plains
Bird Families and Homes at Chautauqua lecture
Prof J P Gilbert discussed bird nest building and at home habits at 11 am at the chautauqua grounds. He described nest sites by species and noted the dove as a poor housekeeper while Balti more oriole nests rank as best aerial cottages. Children’s work and rehearsal for Saturday’s juvenile entertainment drew many campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Grounds
J. P. Gilbert
Baltimore
Chautauqua Notes Preview Big Assembly Closing Weekend
Wellman and Wilton dispatches predict record crowds for the final days of the assembly. The crowd stayed through a thunderous evening as the Kryl band looms and rain briefly interrupted events.
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Wellman
Wilton
Auditorium Provides Dry Haven for Speakers and Families
The auditorium with a heavy timber roof and canvas sides kept everyone dry though outdoor camping weather was poor. Many families are living on the grounds this week and noise from children disrupts hearing. Strickland W. Gillilan will lecture tomorrow afternoon, promising morale-boosting humor and a deer hunt for children after the talk.
South Muscatine Man Promoted To Chicago Branch Manager
George Holzhauser has been promoted to manager of the Chicago branch of McKee and Bliven Button Factory for his valued services. He leaves tonight for new duties. local friends praise his work with the Y M C A Industrial Branch and the First Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holzhauer
McKee & Bliven
Chicago
Holzhauer
South End
East Hill Birthday Party Honors Clara Dubois at East Ninth Street Home
Last evening at the home of Miss Clara Dubois 1201 East Ninth Street a party celebrated her sixteenth birthday with twenty four friends in attendance. The event featured games musical selections and decorative flowers. Ice cream cake and fruit were served before guests departed.
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Clara Dubois
East Ninth St
Miss Dubois
Ethel McElroy
Iva Lau
Alice Wright
Ethel Hines
Hattie Russell
Bernice Dubois
Grace Morrow
Laura Dubois
Gertrude Campbell
Etta Rhodes
Floyd Zeug
Irwin Hain
Harold Swisher
Wallace Zeug
Robert Campbell
Clarence Ressler
Harry Stock
Charlie Myers
Willie Daut
Fred Campbell
Willie Rhodes
Louis Begey
C. A. Hayes
Park Avenue
Des Moines
Mr. Hayes
Keota Social Notes Sketch July Visits and Returns
Keota and vicinity residents host relatives and friends from Des Moines Washington Davenport Davenport area. Visitors include Dr. and Mrs. W T Palmer and son Walter in Chicago, Mrs Helen Gabbert and guests, and Stanton Chesney back from Colorado on leave. Local news covers illnesses travels and gatherings at homes of Pool Robertson Glover DeVoe and Smith families.
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Georgia
Allie Keiser
Helen Gabbert
Davenport
Florence Gabbert
Tressie McCarty
Adla Richardson
Kate Glover
Belle G. Rice
Jessie
Harry
James Glover
Washington
Grace Hunter
Mary DeVoe
C. A. Trumbauer
Nebraska
E. A. Hulse
Granwyl
Maurice
Newtown
Ind
Sterling
Rock Falls
Ill
Hulse
Rachel Coe
John Green
Little Son
Agnes Swift
Keota
Harper
Dave Boyer
Stanton Chesney
Colorado
James Chessmey
Misses Te Winkel Leave for India
Miss Josephine and Miss Sarella Te Winkel sail on the Firefly from New York to begin missionary work in India under the Reformed church. Josephine recently led Hershey Hospital as superintendent and Sarella taught in Muscatine public schools, both bringing strong preparation for foreign service. A farewell was held at the depot before departure, with J. H. Johnston returning home to Buffalo, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Miss Sarella Te Winkel
New York
India
Reformed Church
Miss Josephine
Hershey Hospital
Miss Sarella
Muscatine
Nietzel Returns to Chicago After City Visit
J. C. Nietzel, who has been in the city on business, returned to his Chicago home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Buffalo
J. C. Nietzel
Chicago
Wilton Obituary Notices and Local Visit Notes
Wilton July 28. Mrs Jep Jasp sen left for LeClaire to spend a week with relatives. Mesdames Port and Holden departed for home after visiting Theo Port. Alvin McQuillen of Bennet and W D Harris left on business in Davenport. James Moylan returned from Muscatine. Miss Myrtle Slater of Moscow visited Aunt Mrs Grings. Ebry Buckman left for Joliet for an extended visit. Louis McCaw visited West Liberty. Mrs George Worland returned to Iowa City after a short visit with Dr and Mrs F B James. Mrs Hannah Gary, previously mentioned, ...
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Clinton
Charles F. McClung
Tipton
Wilton
Davenport
James Moylan
Muscatine
Myrtle Slater
Moscow
Laura Grings
Ebry Buckman
Joliet
Ill
Louis McCaw
West Liberty
George Worland
Iowa City
F. B. James
Hannah Gary
Wapello News Highlights From Muscatine Chautauqua Visit and Local Events
Wapello residents attended a Muscatine chautauqua program led by Bryan with the M. N. & S. train running a special. Local lawyers and visitors from Cedar Rapids and Columbus Junction were noted. A Mt Pleasant game saw Wapello win 4 to 3. A marriage license was issued to Lee S Jennings and Osie Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
William Jennings Bryan
Muscatine Chautauqua
Arthur Springer
Mt. Pleasant
L. A. Reiley
Cedar Rapids
D. S. Buffington
Columbus Junction
Mollie McCullough
Lone Tree Schools
N. W. Winter
Gilcrest Lumber Company
Des Moines
Will Mulhern
Vet Noland
Willard Endsley
Casson Worthman
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David Bogard
Bruthenber
Clothing CO. the Store OF the Town
East Second Street
GEO
W. Reuling
Prof. Gilbert
Kryl
Giesenhaus
Strickland W. Gillilan
Geo. Bitman
South Muscatine
McKee
Bleven Button Factory
Ed. Haas
Grandview
Will McAvoy
Louis Kemmel
Cedar Valley
William Egar
Newport
Ark
Harry Eshleman
Mary Simpson
Toolesboro
J. Smire
George McAvoy
Ainsworth
Hary Thieren
Letts
Philippine Islands
Stanton
Dudley Crone
Methodist Church
Gilbert Lawn
R. T. Carris, Jr
Man
United States
Thorougly
Monroe Street
Iowa
Dubois
Lydia Fischer
Sherman Street
Riverside
E. Bridges
Fruitland
Elnora Hess
Elia Hess
Brooke Street
Anna Allen
Centerville
Bert Hall
East Fifth Street
Misses Tewinkel
Moses Arehocolate Geang
Morse’s
A.g.morse CO
Eis Teera
Orret
Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
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