Local News Briefs From River View and Nearby Areas
Various short items note Lee Stirlen seeking a lot in River View addition, James Hoffman heading to Fairport to work, Linder's shop offering fresh honey and homemade appie butter, and birth of a one pound son to Mr. and Mrs. George McCloskey on Grandview Avenue. Also reports of visits, travels, and local entertainment including Paudiet's band at Electric Park with drill scenes, a state camp sendoff, and wartime era social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCloskey
Grandview Avenue
Inspector Finds County Poor Farm and Orphan Home Up to Standard
J. P. Bowdish Cedar Rapids state inspector of county farms orphan homes and insane asylums visited the county and inspected the poor farm and the orphan home praising the good work of Mr Rice and Muscatine county for well run institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bowdish
Cedar Rapids
Trains Collision Injures 25 in Virginia Head-On
Lynchburg Virginia reports a head on collision today on the Southern railway near Evington thirty miles south injuring twenty five people with one in serious condition between two passenger trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Evington
Southern Railway
Detty
New Boston Man Relieved Of Money
J Maddox a farmer near New Boston was robbed of fifty dollars and a receipt for five hundred fifty at a city lodging house. Tim Duncan was arrested after Maddox accused him but the supposed victim did not appear this morning and the case may be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
J. Maddox
Tim Duncan
Blue Coats
Maddox
Thurman
Duncan
Agreement in Muscatine saloon war ends lut
Agreement reached in Muscatine saloon conflict enforces mulct law terms. Court decree limits Sunday sales after 10 pm and before 5 am, bans screens, multiple rooms, gambling, bawdy conduct, and minors in saloons. Attorneys Houser and Devitt present for plaintiffs and defendants. costs and attorney fees imposed as lien.
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County League
District Court of
Iowa
Muscatine County
District Court
John T. Houser
Muscatine
Scaffold Collapse Injures Four In Barn Roofing Job
In Vinton on July 31 a scaffold collapsed while workmen roofed a barn on Mrs. Virginia Gay's farm southwest of town. Ben Smith Millard Smock E H Bassett and William Pemberton fell about 20 feet. Bassett broke ribs Smock broke an arm Pemberton shoulder and other bones Smith suffered severe bruises.
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Benton County
Vinton
Virginia Gay
Here
Ben Smith
Millard Smock
E. H. Bassett
William Pemberton
Bassett
Smock
Pemberton
Smith
Frantz for Governor Driving Oklahoma Republican Convention
Oklahoma Republicans plan to nominate Frank Frantz for governor at a state convention in Tulsa on Thursday. Delegates are arriving by the hundreds to the event held in a large tent seating 6,000 as part of a platform praising work on the proposed constitution.
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Oklahoma
Tulsa
I. T
Frank Frantz
English lord now drummer in drift from Queensberry line
Lord Shelto Douglas, descendant of the Marquis of Queensberry who framed prize ring rules, has become a traveling salesman for a Detroit jewelry firm. He relinquishes his title and wealth and is now known simply as Sholto Douglas a drummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Queensberry
Detroit
Mich
Lord Shelto Douglas
Sholto Douglas
French Elections Held Government Party Gains in New Council
Paris July 1 complete returns from municipal elections show the government parties gained eighty four seats in the general council. Opponents losses include Re actionaries two Nationalists seventeen Progressives forty seven.
Sensations in the Trial of Policeman
Kansas City police Chief John Hayes faced a police board inquiry after Governor Folk accused him of irregularities. Testimony suggested Hayes would be dismissed. he has served as chief for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayes
Kansas City Force
Kansas City, Mo
Folk
Board of Police Commissioners
Hayes
Fresh Water Pearl Commission Heads for City Arrival
The Fresh Water Pearl Commission appointed by the U S government is due in the city late this afternoon. Dr Paul Bartsch of Burlington, head of the commission, is connected with the Smithsonian Institution. The party departed St Paul about two weeks ago and reached Davenport this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Paul
Davenport
Paul Bartsch
Burlington
Smithsonian Institute
Wahsington
Mittleberg Released After Preliminary Hearing
Thomas Mittleberg, held for two weeks on an assault with intent to commit murder charge, faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Howe's court this morning. His wife declined to testify, and he was released. The incident involved a shooting at his Bleeker street home in South Muscatine roughly two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mittleberg
Justice Howe
Mittleberg
Bleeker Street
South Muscatine
Serious Charges Against Legislator Arrest Warrant Issued
Detroit July 31 Justice Jef fries issued a warrant for the arrest of Representative Charles E. Ward charging complicity in the criminal operation resulting in the death of Edith Presley the proof reader in the state senate Ward to be arraigned this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Detroit
Mich
Justice Jeffries
Charles E. Ward
Edith Presley
State Senate
Band Concert Tonight at Electric Park
Prof W D Paudiet curates an evening program at Electric Park with Co C drills before camp departure Monday August 5. A large crowd is expected and after the concert motion pictures will be shown in the auditorium. The program includes Bombasto Turco in Italy Philharmonic Southern Melodies Watermelon Club Two step Foxy Quiller Loveland All Hits selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldier Boys
Paudiet
Electric Park
W. D. Paudiet
Electric Park. Co. C
Des Moines
Wisconsin appoints Goggins to rail rate commission
Madisorg Wisconsin July 31 Bernard Goggins was yesterday afternoon appointed by Governor Davidson to the railway rate commission to succeed John Barnes. Barnes, chairman of the commission, resigned after the legislature passed the two cent rate bill.
Refrigerator Plant Burns in Chicago Fire
July 31 Chicago Fire reported damage to the Chicago New York and Boston Refrigerator Company at Fifty first street and Central Park avenue. Fire started by an oil pipe burst in the steel shop causing 390000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Boston Refrigerator Company
Fifty-first Street
Central Park Avenue
Advertising executive visits Des Moines old Clinton ties cited
S. K. Lowell advertising manager of the Des Moines Register and Leader was in the city today visiting with Frank D. Throop and friends. He began in Clinton under Frank W. Mahin and has been with the Des Moines paper over six years with several promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K. Lowell
Des Moines Register and Leader
Frank D. Throop
Lowell
Clinton
Iowa
Frank W. Mahin
Muscatine
Des Moines
Betts Leaves Local Press for Spokane Printing Line
Edward H. Betts former editor and publisher of the Daily Tribune has entered the printing business in Spokane Washington. He recently left the Evanston Press in Illinois and is accompanied by Willie Hess formerly of Muscatine as part of the Betts family now at Spokane.
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Spokane
Edward H. Betts
Daily Tribune
Wash
Betts
The
Press
Evanston, Ill
Willie Hess
Muscatine
Mrs. Betts
Large engine crosses bridge for threshing use
A nine ton engine owned by Harry Rogers passed over the high bridge yesterday afternoon. It has been used to saw wood across the river and is expected to be used for threshing in the area.
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Harry Rogers
Thompson Family Sails for St Paul Pleasure Trip
Mr and Mrs Theron Thompson and their daughter Gail left on the Diamond line steamer Quincy this morning for an extended pleasure trip to St Paul and vicinity. They expect to return in about a week.
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St. Paul
Theron Thompson
Gail
Diamond
Quincy
New Walk Around Jefferson School Corner
A new concrete walk five feet wide is being laid around the Jefferson school building at Seventh and Orange streets. It extends 140 feet along Orange and 140 feet along Seventh, addressing a widely felt need of nearby residents who use the sidewalk.
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Jefferson School
Seventh
Orange Streets
Orange
Luther League to Elect Officers at Grace English Lutheran Church
The Luther League of Grace English Lutheran Church will meet this evening at the church to elect officers and transact any business before the body. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the Grace English Lutheran Church
Pastor to Resume Duties After Vacation
Word from Rev. H. F. Martin of Grace English Lutheran church says he is visiting Tacoma and other Columbia River points on a vacation and expects to return about August 18 to resume his duties.
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H. F. Martin
Grace English Lutheran Church
Tacoma
Wash
Columbia River
Davenport Doctor Visits Old Friends Before Homeward Journey
Dr and Mrs J Benadem well known Davenport physician owner of Benadem sanitarium stayed in the city for several days visiting Dr F Hautsch at 211 East Second street and old acquaintances before departing this noon on train No 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Benadem
Davenport
Benadem Sanitarium
F. Hautsch
East Second Street
River Riplets and River Steamer Arrivals at Muscatine
The Diamond Jo steamer Quincy arrived in Muscatine this morning at noon with fair freight and passenger list and sails for St. Louis. It will return Tuesday August 6. The Dubuque is due tomorrow at 7 am and the St. Paul will arrive on her river trip tomorrow at 3 30 am.
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Quincy
Muscatine
St. Louis
Dubuque
St. Paul
Young Couple Married at Justice Court
Clarence Hintermeister and Miss Pearl P B Randolph were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at Justice Coster's court. The ceremony was performed by the justice and was simple, attended only by close relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hintermeister
Miss Pearl PB. Randolph
Justice Coster
Auto Trip Through Davenport Rock Island and Moline
Guy Bear with Misses Barbara and Mattie Belsley and Car rie and Ella Harms of Roanoke Indiana and Lola Bear took an auto trip to the tri cities yesterday. They visited many points of interest and spent hours at the arsenal. The return trip lasted one hour and ten minutes.
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Guy Bear
Barbara
Mattie Belsley
Carrie
Ella Harms
Roanoke
Lola Bear
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Arsenal
Mrs Cooper Cuts Hand While Slicing Bread
Mrs Harry Cooper of Oak Street severely cut her left palm last evening while slicing bread. The wound was three inches long and deep. She dressed it herself and is feeling better today.
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Harry Cooper
Oak Street
Streetcar Conductor Falls Ill Then Rests Easier
Roy Bradford, a street car conductor, became suddenly ill last evening about 8 30 and had to be taken to his home on East Hill. A doctor was called and he is resting easier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bradford
East Hill
Shoulder Dislocation At Fayle Establishment
Adam Smith, an employee of William Fayle, dislocated his shoulder yesterday afternoon while working at the Fayle establishment on Front Street. Dr. A J Oliver was called and treated him. He is recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Smith
William Fayle
Fayle
Front Street
A. J. Oliver
Pleasure trip leaves for Minneapolis area
Mrs. R. W. Weber of West Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah O Connor with Thomas Lyman a Kenrick seminary student depart this morning on the steamer St. Paul for a trip to Minneapolis and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Weber
West Hill
Jeremiah O'Connor
Thomas Lyman
Kenrick Seminary
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Halt Troops to Save Life in Raisuli Case
In Tangier on July 31 the British minister requested a pause after a letter from Caid Sir Harry McLean said Raisuli, holding him prisoner, threatened to execute him if government troops did not withdraw. The war ministry ordered suspension of all operations against Raisuli.
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Raisuli
McLean
Tangier
Caid
Harry McLean
No Excursion Plans for Iowa State Fair Stirs Rail Talk
Des Moines observers fear handling crowds at the terminal as railroads may shift to limited trains and standard tickets for state fair visitors. Officials anticipate 15,000 return tickets issued in a single day, risking congestion at Des Moines depot and testy exchanges with conductors.
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Towa
Des Moines
Local social notes from Fruitland and area
Mrs C E Fitzsimmons and son Harold return from Ewert Iowa while Jennie Fitzsimmons leaves for Ewert to spend the summer. Several visits and family events noted including Frank Welsh family from Muscatine, new threshing machine purchase by Xavier Eisley, a daughter born to Roy Kemp, and moves and visits among residents in Fruitland Letts and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
C. E. Fitzsimmons
Harold
Ewert
Emerson Moore
Sneath
Brighton
Teeter
Frank Welsh
Frances
Muscatine
Wm. Contriman
Jennie Fitzsimmons
J. E. Gonse
Ila
Reed
Ottumwa
A. L. Hoyt
Xavier Eisley
Joe
Mollie Teeter
Stockport
L. L. Webster
Roy Kemp
A. C. Martin
Davenport
Clarence
Harry
Gracie
Gladys Fitzsimmons
Letts
Georgie Moore
John Fry
Bert Coder
John Strouse
Elliott Farm
Geo. Patrick
C. O. Rockafellow
Collie Pelton
Grace Eaton
POMEROY NOTES AND LOCAL GLEANINGS
Mrs. M J Long and Mrs Ira Duncan of David City Nebraska visited relatives in Pomeroy last month then returned home. Mrs Dan Noble in Millersburg died suddenly at home Saturday evening after two days illness. Funeral will be held Tuesday. F D Crawford visited Aledo Saturday. Sunday school attendance was fifty eight last Sunday and will be held next Sunday at two o clock. Mrs G A Emerson and Mrs Ira Duncan visited Rock Island on the 20th returning Monday by the Dolly. Chas Shoppa of Joy cut hay on his father’s farm for two days last week.
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Pomeroy
M. J. Long
Ira Duncan
David City
Nebraska
Dan Noble
Millersburg
F. D. Crawford
G. A. Emerson
Rock Island
Cowardly Officer Stripped and Ejected After Shooting
New York Patrolman Stephen S. Walsh was found guilty of cowardice and unbecoming conduct for not arresting Frank Warner after the shooting of Miss Norling and John Wilson. Walsh had his insignia removed and was summarily ejected from the police building by Police Commissioner Bingham. Separately, a mutilated torso of a young woman was found off Staten Island, indicating likely murder and a body that had been in the water for some time.
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New York
N. Y
Stephen S. Walsh
Bingham
Frank Warner
Miss Norling
John Wilson
Staten Island
Police kill suspect after fierce Chicago gun battle
In Chicago on July 31, police Sergeant Hertz shot and killed William Wood, an African American ex convict, after a sustained revolver fight with Wood and several officers. Bystander Henry A. Noyes was wounded in the abdomen by Wood during the chaotic confrontation.
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Chicago
Wm. Wood
Hertz
Wood
Henry A. Noyes
Sunday School Class Picnic at Three Elms Cottage
Miss Fiora Bigalow entertained her Sunday school class from First Methodist church on Geneva island aboard Batchelor's launch. The group spent the day with games and amusement, planning another picnic at the same venue, with members Mabel Rands May Benninger Ruth Bear Ella Blakeslee Edna Kendig Edith Bond May Fulmer Ethel Parvin Florence Lamb Irma Addieman Minnie Bear Ines Holmes Flora Benninger Edna Berry Lottie Elfers.
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Fiora Bigalow
First Methodist
Three Elms
Geneva Island
Batchelor
Mabel Rands
May Benninger
Ruth Bear
Ella Blakeslee
Edna Kendig
Edith Bond
May Fulmer
Ethel Parvin
Lorence Lamb
Irma Addieman
Minnie Bear
Ines Holmes
Flora Benninger
Edna Berry
Lottie Elfers
Kensington Club Holds Regular Meeting at Weed Park
About sixty members of the Congregational Kensington club met yesterday afternoon at Weed Park for their regular fortnightly meeting. They enjoyed a supper at six o clock and returned to the city late in the evening. Hostesses included Mrs J H St John Mrs W W McQuesten Mrs Bert Lillibridge Mrs J Legler Mrs Hartman Mrs J H Canon Mrs J A Robbins and Miss Mira Erb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Congregational Kensington Club
Weed Park
Mines
J. H. St. John
W. W. McQuesten
Bert Lillibridge
J. Legler
Hartman
J. H. Canon
J. A. Robbins
Mira Erb
Kensington Club Entertained on Geneva Island
U B Kensington club members will be entertained at the Giesler cottage on Geneva Island on Friday August 2 by Mrs Fred Giesler. A program is planned with helpers Mrs A Sheath Mrs W J Vanatta Mrs Philip Kopp Mrs Fannie Stapleton and Miss Winifred Giesler. The boat leaves for the cottage at 9 o clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
U. B. Kensington Club
Giesler
Y. M. C. A. Plans Annual Excursion on steamer Columbia
The Y M C A will hold its annual excursion next Tuesday evening August 6 on the steamer Columbia. Arrangements are being made for a large crowd with music and a splendid program in preparation. Weather favorable, a big turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Pioneer Industrial Picnic Scheduled at Weed's Park
Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society will not meet tomorrow after noon but will hold a picnic next Thursday afternoon August 8 at Weed's Park at 2 30. Each member should bring supper. A good time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society
Weed’s Park
Fourth Dance Of Series At Geneva Golf Club
The Geneva Golf and Country club held the fourth dance of the season last evening at the club house. Twenty-five couples attended and dancing continued until a late hour. The next dance will be in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Ladies of Maennercher to hold August 8 meeting
The Ladies of the Maennercher, postponed during the chautauqua, will resume gatherings on August 8 in the afternoon at Mrs. Romann's home on West Eighth Street.
Euclid Club to Meet at Mrs Knight's Home
The Euclid club will hold its meeting Thursday afternoon August 8 at the home of Mrs J A Knight on West Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Club
J. A. Knight
West Sixth Street
Young Girls Society to Meet at Miss Pauline Lang’s Home
The Young Girls society will meet at the home of Miss Pauline Lang Thursday. All members requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Girls Society
Pauline Lang
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Lee Stirlen
Riverview Addition
James Hoffman
Fairport
Linder’s
West 2Nd St
Nellie Hare
Carrdon, Ia
S. M. Parkins
West Third Street
Bestenlehner’s
S. L. Johnson
Iowa City
James Delorbe
Helen Rowley
Mabel Zeidler
W. C. Hoefflin
Margaret
Oak Park
Ilk
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Clarence Becker
P. Bowdish
Bowdish
Stranger
Cal Saloonkeepers
Anti-Sa
Loon League
State Anti-Saloon League
Court House
Devitt
Grand Jury
Jackson
Frantz
Lord
Wilson
Nes
Bo Vive Esen
Prof
Paudiet Eee
Foxy Quiller
Loveland
Davidson
Earth
G. M. Titus, Pres
Titus Lean& Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
Negro Thug
Pioneer Industrial
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