Peculiar East Hill Accident Injures Mrs Orr
Mrs Albert Orr of First avenue and Jackson street suffered a needle injury while sewing at home. The needle pierced the forearm so deeply surgery was performed at home to remove it. Dr W R Norton located the needle and the operation left her able to move about again. Several local visitors and residents were noted passing through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Orr
First Avenue
Jackson Street
W. 8. Norton
Fingers of Child Crushed by Door
Arthur, two year old son of W. H. Bishop of 415 Sycamore street, suffered a door accident this morning. The right hand first finger was badly mashed and partially severed after the door blew shut. Dr. Eversmeyer dressed the wound. the fingertip was replaced and several stitches were needed. The entire hand was bruised, though only the first finger was severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
W. H. Bishop
Sycamore Street
E. Eversmeyer
Chicago Bene doms to face New Independents in city amateur finale
Tomorrow in Chicago amateur baseball features several city league games at fair ground park. The New Independents, one of the fastest semi pro clubs, meet the Chicago Bene doms in the main afternoon contest after an impressive win over the Rust Yales. Morning action includes Merchants versus West Ends while the Teddy Bears lose 17 to 16 to the Kecklervilles. The Little Japs head to Rock Island to play the Red Racers, then return tonight.
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Fair Ground Park
Chicago Benedoms
Chicago
Yales
Merchants
Teddy Bears
Kecklervilles
Gould
Elliott
Shreurs
Bell
Rock Island
Little Japs
Red Racers
Kautz
Stein
Burgess
Mann
Volger
Humes
Nelson
Callahan
Mrs A W Morgan Returns From Letts Visit
Mrs A W Morgan came back at noon after a short visit to Letts where she stayed several days with relatives.
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A. W. Morgan
Letts
Children’s Day at the United Brethren Church
The regular Children’s Day exercises will be held tomorrow morning at 19 o’clock with a long, varied program. It includes choruses, solos, recitations, Bible readings, a church loyalty theme, and a baptism of infants. The Young People’s Christian Union meets at 6:30 with no evening service due to a union meeting at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
the Promised Land
Zola Tarr
Laura Keath
Alisa Bennington
Mamie Ruthenberg
Marie Bond
Christ
Hazel Keath
Kingdom of Home
Church
Gertrude Finch
Church of God
Leah Amlong
Stewart Neibling
Lela Terry
Carl Gabriel
Young Peoples Christian Union
Baptist Church
Children Day observed at German Congregational Church
Children's day will be observed at the German Congregational church tomorrow morning with a program at 10 o'clock during the regular service. Prof. Herman Oberhaus of Chicago will deliver the principal address. The program includes songs recitations solos and choruses by Sunday school children and several classes, led by organist Herman Rode and Mrs A Rode, with missionary offerings announced.
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Herman Oberhaus
Chicago
Lil
Herman Rode
Edith Stocker
Bertha Hocke
Gladys Tschiliard
Ester Steilrecht
A. Rode
J. Gutharts
Cora Krug
Woman nearly dies from gas after taking medicine
Iowa City report says Mrs. Mattie Fickey, 75, nearly suffocated when she turned on gas after taking medicine. She awoke, turned off the light, relit the gas, and returned to bed. Three hours later attendants found her in a semiconscious state and revived her with great difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mattie Fickey
Services for Sunday at Park Avenue Methodist Church
Sunday worship services at Park Avenue Methodist Church include Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 by Dr W P Stoddard followed by communion. Attendance invitation to unite by letter or probation. Bessie Hoopes superintendent invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue Methodist Church
W. P. Stoddard
Bessie Hoopes
Muscatine Ladies Speak At Fifth Iowa Colored Womens Clubs Meet
Mrs Alice Thompson and Mrs Francis Walker attended the fifth annual convention of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women s Clubs. Over 75 delegates attended with new clubs from Des Moines Oskaloosa and Clinton. Officers elected include Culbert Owens Walker Trent Taylor Cook. Next convention to be held at Buxton. Mrs Thompson chose music chair and state director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Thompson
Francis Walker
City
Iowa State Federation of Colored Woman's Clubs
Gertrude Culbert
Clinton
Kittie Owens
Keokuk
Jessie Walker
Marshalltown
Tyrone Trent
Burlington
Cherry Taylor
Buxton
T. B. Cook
Dunbar
Thompson
Enchantment Social a Decided Success at Y W C A
The Y W C A event last evening drew a modest crowd but proved highly entertaining with novel features. The magic tree act and bird costumes delighted guests who later blindfolded themselves to choose gifts as light refreshments were served. The Glee Club plans a final rehearsal at the M E church Monday for a recital by Miss McKibben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
M. E. Church
Good Words For Dr Shaffer
Mrs Addah J Boney from Illinois City May 19 1907 praises Dr Shaffer of Muscatine for successful eye treatment for nervous affection and painful vision. She notes his competence fairness and satisfaction in glasses fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Illinois City
Muscatine
Addah J. Boney
Society Notes Highlight First Presbyterian Ladies Program
Sixty ladies of the Ladies Aid society hosted by Mrs. H C Madden enjoyed an afternoon of sewing for the annual sale at 919 Tow a avenue. The program featured Miss Maude Sawyer and Lucille Narvis instrumental duet and other performances with refreshments then a June 14 meeting set at Mrs. R C Schenck’s home. Royal Arch Masons banquet marked the city event with Eastern Star serving. evening included social time and a well presented spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
H. C. Madden
Towa Avenue
Maude Sawyer
Lucille Narvis
Marguerita
Amana Schmidt Gobble
Kate Penizer
West Hill
Odette
R. C. Schenck
East Ninth Street
King
Nester
Hine
Thomas
Adam Whigim
Royal Arch Masons
Order of the Eastern Star
Marriage Solemnized at High Noon
At First Methodist Episcopal church the marriage of Miss Clara E. Wilvert and Clark E. Rhodes was performed by Rev. W. P. Stoddard. The ceremony was small and attended by close relatives. The couple, of West Branch and near West Liberty, will reside in Davenport after June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clara E. Wilvert
Clark E. Rhodes
W. P. Stoddard
J. A. Wilvert
West Branch
A. G. Othmer
Broom
J. W. Rhodes
Near West Liberty
Methodist Ladies Meet for Sewing and Social in Church
The Methodist ladies gathered yesterday afternoon in the church parlors for sewing and fellowship. A bread and cake sale is planned for next Saturday at McColm's store, with a June social on the 19th at Mrs. J J Havercamp's home. regular session to pause until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
McColm’s
J. J. Havercamp
Ladies' Aid Meets at First Baptist Church Parlor
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church met yesterday afternoon with many members present. The group spent the afternoon sewing and planning future gatherings. The next meeting is set for Friday afternoon at the church.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Mothers' Club to Meet Monday at Mrs Ruckdeschel's Home
The Mothers' club will meet Monday afternoon at Mrs Lydia Ruckdeschel's Mulberry street home. The annual officer election will occur and the program includes roll call quotes from favorite authors, a paper by Mrs Dr Crow on making the club more profitable and useful, and music by Miss Eda Critz.
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Mothers’ Club
Lydia Ruckdeschel
Mulberry Street
Dr. Crow
Eda Critz
Pleasant surprise for Mrs. Charles Dunham at home
The Pioneer sewing society held a party for Mrs. Charles Dunham at 527 Mulberry Street last evening. About twenty eight attended and seven progressive cinch tables were played. Towell Sowers and Mrs. Joe Hessman won first prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler took consolation. Light refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dunham
Pioneer Sewing Society
Mulberry Street
Towell Sowers
Joe Hessman
Fowler
Maennerchor Ladies Sew at Havercamp Home
The Maennerchor women held a sewing bee yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Martin Havercamp's home at Eighth and Sycamore streets with many attendees. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 13 at Mrs. Pointell's home in South Muscatine.
Miss Richards Pupils Delight at West Fourth Street Recital
Miss Caroline Richards hosted a violin recital at her West Fourth Street home last evening. The program featured well chosen pieces and pleased the audience, marking her second recital of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Richards
Caroline Richards
West Fourth Street
Fraternal Aid Association Holds Weekly Meeting
The Fraternal Aid Association held its regular weekly meeting last evening at its hall with one candidate initiated. Arrangements were made for a social next Friday featuring a program to be presented.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Decoration Day lunch for veterans and river children treated
The W. R. C. with Colonel Hare and Major John organized a Decoration Day lunch for old soldiers and provided a treat for children who scattered flowers into the river.
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Colonel Hare
John Circles
Trinity Guild Discontinues Regular Sessions Until Fall
The Trinity Guild met yesterday afternoon and voted to suspend regular meetings until next fall. A social gathering will be held at Mrs. James Weed's home in the near future.
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Trinity Guild
James Weed
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club to Meet at Linn Home
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will be entertained next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Elizabeth Linn at her home 1969 Hershey Avenue. The regular sewing will take place.
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Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Elizabeth Linn
Hershey Avenue
Excursion to Davenport Tonight Promoted for Local Trip
Ticket sales urge a departure for Davenport tonight with an 8 o'clock shuttle tomorrow. Weather forecasts call for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Residents Mrs. C R Fox and Miss Icy Teel plan Davenport visits while Mr and Mrs W A Zettler travel there for a few days. Dr Axtell advertises optical services at 307 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Axtell
East Second Street
Piano tuner Harry Ferguson faces suspended sentence
Harry Ferguson, a piano tuner, was brought before Judge Coster this morning to answer to the charge of intoxication. He was found guilty and given a suspended sentence of 20 days, with orders to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferguson
Coster
Tenant dispossessed by Dr King’s New Discovery sale
A brief note lists a cough or cold remedy Dr King’s New Discovery priced at 50 cents and 1 09 at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The line implies a quick sale of the product to treat illness.
Unusually Cold May Recorded at Uptown Waterworks Station
Records show May was notably cold with a low of 52 degrees on May 4 and a high of 67? on May 22, plus 2.71 inches of rainfall. The river fell from 19.1 feet to 7.2 feet while 18 days were cloudy and 13 clear.
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Uptown
E Government
Molis
Mercury
Local News Briefs From New Era Iowa
A. C. Brandt of Muscatine visited New Era and Lial Nagle with Charlie Owens traveled to Muscatine. Cc Beatty handled business in Sunflower Ridge area. J. D. Letts toured Pleasant Prairie. Ladies' Aid elected officers at Mrs I Meyers home with Meyers as president and Fitehar, Kretschmar, and Holtz in key roles. Minnie Netzle remains in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Holiday
Muscatine
J. Meyers
Max Wretschmar
Mount Grove
George Fry
Pleasant Prairie
J. D. Letts
New Era
A. C. Brandt
Lial Nagle
Charlie Owens
Cc. K. Beatty
Sunflower Ridge
Ladies’ Aid Society
I. Meyers
Otto Fitehar
Max Kretschmar
Chas, Holtz
Minnie Netzle
Deeds of Transfers for Maxwell's and Kemble Fuller's Additions
Deeds filed with the county recorder transcribed by G M Titus. Hal C Wolford transfers 12 interest in lot 8 block 1 Maxwell's addition Conesville Iowa for 100 dollars to W S McKee. Louise Burk transfers lot 10 block 1 Kemble Fuller addition for 2000 dollars to William D Walen and Grace Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Hal. C. Wolford
W. S. McKee
Maxwell
Conesville
Louise Burk
William D. Walen
Grace Walton
Kemble & Fuller
Local woman praises Dr Shaffer for deafness cure
Mrs Geo Volger of Muscatine Iowa writes that about a year ago she treated with Dr Shaffer for deafness and was cured hearing as good as ever. She recommends him to friends and notes he keeps his promises. She adds she knows others helped by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Geo. Volger
Eighth St
Iowa
Shatffer
P. S
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Thomas Raceman
Christ. Tabor
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Guy Hyland
Moline
George Gessier
Akron
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Herman Seers
Atalissa
J.l.pentzer
Eyrestrain Specialist
Benedoms
Independents
City League
Teddy
Wellville
Plogs
U. B. Church
Tional Church
Dr. Oberhaus of
Mary Schmidt
Lyla
Edna Hocke
Muscatine Ladies
Vention
Colored Woman's Clubs
Society Notes
Pierson’s New Furniture Store
A. L. Pierson
2Nd St. Muscatine
Davenport
C. R. Fox
Miss French
R. & M. Hose Co
Miss Icy Teel
W. A. Zettler
Wm. Noxie
The
Uptown Waterworks Station
G. M. Titus’ Office
Iowa Avenue
Iowa Farms
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Pres
Flynn Bidg. Des Moine
Sa., Ave
Mulberry St
Sa. Ave
New Panitorium
Black Cravenette
Wagner & Bennison
Storace
West
Phoen
Iowa Ave
Mathis
East Fifth
Muscatine, la
Havana
Smoke House
Wagner Bros
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