Cake sale at Lilly's raises funds for Durham Park
Beneficial members prepare for a Saturday cake sale at Lilly's store to raise funds for Durham Park. Banner Lodge assessment No 3 is due per order of the recorder. Dr. Crow, osteopath, treats rheumatism and neuralgia. Mrs Frances Black Rosenbaum returned from extended visits to New York City and Chicago. Born to Mr and Mrs L C Walker a daughter on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly's
Durham Park
Banner Lodge
Crow
Germ.Am. Bank
Frances Black Rosenbaum
New York City
Niagara Falls
Chicago
L. C. Walker
Warren Avenue
Boy Slayer Breaks Down In Miale Case
New York June 1 Carmin Piombino admits he fired the fatal shot in the death of John Miale prompting police to identify which of four local boys aged 10 to 14 was responsible The Miale body was found stuffed in a bag in a tenement cellar in the Italian quarter four playmates were arrested each denying involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmin Piombino
J. Miale
New York
John Miale
Miale
New York Doctor Shoots Four Wolf Cubs Near Fairport
Dr W P Herrick of New York city, now at Fairport biological station studying pearl growth, bagged four cub wolves near the station yesterday. He located the young animals and shot them all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. P. Herrick
New York City
Fairport Biological Station
State Fireworks Law Notice to Public and Dealers
Public and dealers are notified of state law on fireworks enforcement. Prohibited items include toy pistols toy revolvers caps with dynamite or large firecrackers. caps containing dynamite may be used for mining signals or other necessary uses. Chief Fred Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoffman
Police
Teamsters Notify Fee Increase for Nonmembers
After Wednesday, June 7, the initiation fee rises to 2.50 for all Teamsters and Helpers not in the Union. Interested applicants may request a Union Teamster to file their application or call the secretary at phone 752-X. Per order, Lee W. Lang, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters and Helpers Union
Lee W. Lang
No Evening Service At First Congregational Church
There will be no service at the First Congregational church this evening due to Miss Taylor attending a meeting at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Jury Finds Ray Palma Drowned By Accident At River
At an inquest on the drowned Mexican Ray Palma the coroner's jury ruled death accidental drowning. Witnesses Valentine Geltz and Fred Kemptner testified Palma, who could not swim, began in shallow water then attempted to reach a rope and was swept downstream. His companions could not reach him in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Palma
J. H. Carl
Hoffman
Henry Figg
Valentine Geltz
Fred Kemptner
Palma
Geneva School Closes With Picnic at Sweetland
The Geneva school at Sweetland will hold its last recitations of the year tomorrow. A short program by the pupils is planned and a basket picnic will be held in Rhodes' pasture near the school. Miss Lena Geirse is the teacher coordinating the event and parents and patrons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Sweetland
Rhodes
Lena Geirse
Prayer meetings unite churches in city tonight
A union prayer service at First Presbyterian Church gathers nearly all local churches. Miss Angy Manning Taylor offers her second to last lesson on The Epistles to the Romans with Mrs. J. H. St. John providing a vocal solo. The Y W C A notes the event as unusually important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Angy Manning Taylor
J. H. St. John
Miss Taylor
Ten winners named in 500 mile race
Official announcement lists the ten prize cars sharing 40000 dollars in the Indianapolis 500. Harroun Marmon Mulford Lozier Bruce-Brown Fiat Wishart Mercedes Dawson Marmon De Palma Simplex Merz National Turner Amplex Belcher Knox and Cobe Jackson are named in order with Harroun clocked at 6 42 08 for 500 miles at an average speed of 74.61 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Harroun
Marmon
Mulford
Lozier
Bruce-Brown
Fiat
Wishart
Mercedes
Dawson
de Palma
Simplex
Merz
National
Turner
Amplex
Belcher
Knox
Cobe
Jackson
Iowa Pioneer Succumbs in Wakefield Obituary
Wakefield Massachusetts June 1 death comes after a fall causing the passing of Dr. Charles H. Magoon an early Iowa settler and first Algona Fort Dodge mail carrier aged 70 He earlier established the state's first tree nursery after moving to Algona in 1857 and is remembered as a pioneer figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Mass
Charles H. Magoon
Iowa
Algona
Fort Dodge
Freckles No More with Ethine Double Strength Cure
A new drug named ethinedouble strength is advertised as a positive cure for freckles. By applying one ounce nightly, even heavy freckles may fade and light ones vanish by morning. The product is sold by A W Morgan with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Banquet Hosted by Wilton Juniors Honors Seniors at Hotel Thede
Wilton Iowa June 1 Special. The Wilton High School seniors and teachers were guests of honor at a five course banquet hosted by the juniors at the Hotel Thede. Red and white decor graced parlors and dining room with American Beauties as the centerpiece. Contests followed including a spelling contest won by Miss Lillian Saunders, a magazine contest won by Miss Cora Beard, and an originality contest won by Prof. Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Lillian Saunders
Poe
Louis Ticktin
Cora Beard
Sadie Saunders
Bradley
Public School Pupils Visit City High School
Pupils from Lincoln Jackson and Jefferson eighth grades toured the high school this afternoon with Principal True to observe high school work. After recitations they registered for next term. Tomorrow four other schools McKinley Franklin Garfield and Washington will visit the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Jackson and Jefferson
McKinley
Franklin
Garfield
Washington
Miss Rose Pelton Honored by Friends on Birthday
The twenty second birthday anniversary of Miss Rose Pelton was pleasantly honored Wednesday evening at her home three miles south of the city on the graded road. A company of forty friends surprised her with games and music on the lawn and light refreshments.
Invitation musical in Hirt and Fesler hall Friday evening
Frederick O. Gamble of Chicago will preside at the solo Apollo. Miss Violet Fesler will sing several solos and Miss Caroline Richard will contribute violin numbers at the event in the Hirt and Fesler music hall Friday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt and Fesler Music Hall
Frederick O. Gamble
Chicago
Apollo
Violet Fesler
Caroline Richard
Ladies' Aid Session Delayed to June 16
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its final session before summer adjournment on Friday afternoon June 16, instead of the announced Friday afternoon of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Sorosis Reading Club Holds Indoor Picnic at Mulford Home
Nine members of the Sorosis Reading club gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Ella Mulford’s West Third Street home for an indoor picnic. A picnic supper was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Reading Club
Ella Mulford
West Third Street
Dorcas Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Cornell’s Home
The Dorcas Sewing society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Amanda Cornell located on East Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Sewing Society
Amanda Cornell
East Eighth Street
Nominations Planned for Pocahontas Degree Officers
At Friday evening’s meeting in Redmen hall the Degree of Pocahontas will nominate officers. Refreshments will be served after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmen Hall
Jacob Lawrence Charged With Carrying Weapon Threats
Information filed in South Muscatine court accuses Jacob Lawrence of carrying a concealed weapon and threatening to shoot Mrs George Lukenback after a disturbance on Hershey avenue. He claims he acted to defend himself as a crowd followed him. A second information records Mrs Simon Piernick's assault on Sam Lewin and use of blasphemous language with costs assessed after guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
George Lukenback
Carl
Jacob Lawrence
Lawrence
Hershey Avenue
East Seventh Street
Simon Piernick
Sam Lewin
Public School Art Exhibit Open Tonight at Musser Library
The Musser library hosts the public school art exhibit this evening from 7 30 to 9 with Miss Elsie Earle in charge. The manual training exhibit supervised by M F Kavanaugh will also be open to the public upon request of school patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musser Library
Elsie Earle
M. F. Kavanaugh
Miss Earle
Initiate Class Friday Night by Mutual Protective League
The Mutual Protective League plans a Friday evening meeting on June 2 at the G A R hall. A class of ten candidates will be initiated with State Manager August Miller present to assist, and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Protective League
August Miller
G. A. R. Hall
Passenger and Construction Trains Collide Near Syracuse
A collision between a local passenger train and a construction train on the Syracuse Lake Shore and Northern railroad at Baldwinsville near Syracuse injured thirty two people last night. Eight of the forty passengers on the local train escaped unharmed as both trains suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse, Lake Shore and Northern Railroad
Baldwinsville
Here
Road to Spend $200000 Improvements for Valley Junction Shops
Des Moines reports that Rock Island officials announced a $200000 plan to improve the Valley Junction shops and yards. The project follows the acquisition of the St. Paul Des Moines railroad and its planned extension to Kansas City, increasing Valley Junction facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Junction
Des Moines
Rock Island
St. Paul, Des Moines
Kansas City
Des Moines Leads Albia in Iowa Mine Workers Ruling
Official figures from twenty locals show Des Moines 1,387 votes and Albia 1,158 in the third referendum ballot on the permanent location of the Iowa Mine Workers' headquarters. Ballot closes Saturday and returns must be in by Monday night, says Secretary Frank Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa Mine Workers
Des Moines
Albia
Frank Cameron
Earthquake Shakes St George in Grenada
A violent earthquake struck St George and nearby villages at shortly after 1:00 o clock yesterday. Several houses were destroyed and several people injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
St. George, Grenanga
Ccascarets advertised to relieve constipation
An advertisement claims constipation wrecks health and wealth, blaming bowel trouble for brain sluggishness. It promotes Cascarrets as a cure with a week’s treatment at 10 cents per box and notes it as the best selling worldwide product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Bigges
Millies
Thirteen Deaths Reported in Muscatine City May
May death toll notes thirteen deaths in the city with one drowning and two non residents of Muscatine county. Dr H L Husted reports the list of decedents including Mary Catherine Hell George Thompson Gil more James K Martin Louis F Cacherell Sarah A McColm Anna C Schmidt Edward G Kemptner Ruby Callahan Agatha Dietrick Charlotte Walters Winifred Lawless Mrs Maggie Freeman and Ray Palma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Husted
Husted
Muscatine County
Mary Catherine Hell
George Thompson. Gilmore
James K. Martin
Identity of Woman in East Side Flat To Be Determined
The coroner's inquest in New York on June 1 will determine the dead woman's real name. Springfield publisher Conner O'Grady will testify to identify the husband suspected of marrying his daughter in 1907 as Hugh Allerton Sherman. The husband, calling himself Harry A. Schieb, faces habeas corpus in supreme court for release from custody. Letters found with the body prompted O'Grady to travel to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
East Side
Conner O'Grady
Springfield
Mass
Elizabeth
Harry A. Schieb
Supreme Court
O'Grady
Enright arraigned in Chicago murder case
Maurice Enright labor union business agent was arraigned in Chicago on murder charges for the killings of Vincent Altman and William Gentleman amid jurisdictional disputes between the steamfitters and plumbers unions. The examination is set for June 9 and he was ordered held without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Maurice Enright
Vincent Altman
William Gentleman
Enright
Order&i
Scotland population rises by 287 thousand in census
Scotland's provisional 1901 census puts the population at 4,759,445, up 287,342 from 1901, marking the smallest increase since 1861. The figures were released today in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Deere Co Increases Stock in Capital Boost
Springfield Illinois June 1 Deere and Company of Moline certified to the secretary of state an increase in its capital from 350000000 to 65000000 dollars.
U.S. to Prosecute Produce Exchange
Chicago June 1 The government pursues suits to enjoin the Chicago butter and egg board from controlling prices of butter and eggs following Supreme Court oil and tobacco trust decisions. Judge Kohlsaat referred the case to Charles B. Morrison to take evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
United States Supreme Court
Oil and Tobacco Trust
C. C. Kohlsaat
United States Circuit Court
Sims
Charles B. Morrison
Ohio Legislature in Bitter Row Over 7500 Graft Probe
The Ohio General Assembly clashed over a 7500 appropriation to continue the legislative graft investigation. A conference committee works to reconcile differences as the House, led by Republican Leader Landen, refused to concur with the Senate on the bribery probe funding. The Senate amended the Sunday appropriation bill and the House sent it back, striking the 7500 item by a 24 to 7 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
House
Landen
Senate
Woman Leads Movement to End Soldier Uniform Denials
Mrs. Catherine M. Gallagher of Washington has launched a national drive to ban turning away enlisted men in uniform. She has urged governors to enact laws making it a misdemeanor for amusement venues to deny admission to soldiers and sailors in regulation uniform. Connecticut New Hampshire Pennsylvania and Rhode Island have laws. 16 governors replied in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Catherine M. Gallagher
United States
Gallagher
Society For the Protection of the Dignity and Honor
Local residents depart on visits to Illinois and Iowa
Mrs. H. M. Letts left for Chicago to visit nieces Mrs. Burston and Miss Lot tie Letts. Eva Robson, school instructor, went home to Kewanee Illinois and expects to return next year. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tompson returned to Burlington after a short visit with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. M. Letts
Chicago
Burston
Lottie Letts
Eva Robson
Kewanee
Ill
Frank Tompson
Burlington
Griffths Depart for three months in Denver health trip
Mr and Mrs E E Griffith left this morning for Denver to spend three months for Mrs Griffiths health. Mrs R Fitzsimmons of Muscatine and Miss Katie Tarpy of Burlington visited Cone and John Hanft's home. The band rescheduled their missed concert to Wednesday evening. Mrs H A Krieger of Chicago visits sister Mrs T O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Griffith
Denver
R. Fitzsimmons
Muscatine
Katie Tarpy
Burlington
Cone
John Hanft
H. A. Krieger
Chicago
Great Northern Bank Buys Bonds in Record Mortgage
Jas J Hill in St Paul reports the Great Northern Railroad company executed a 600 million mortgage. Today the Great Northern sold 20 million four percent fifty year bonds to First National Bank of New York secured under its mortgage. Proceeds will fund general corporate needs including current and planned extensions. Bankers Trust of New York serves as trustee under the 3600 million mortgage. This is the largest corporate mortgage on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Jas. J. Hill
St. Paul
Great Northern Railroad Company
Great Northern
First National Bank of New York
General Corporation
Bankers’ Trust Company of New York
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Stalwart Remedy
An old and well tried remedy claims over sixty five years of use by four million mothers for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. The syrup soothes the child softens the gums and allays pain with a price of twenty five cents a bottle and claims guarantee under the Food and Draws Act.
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E. J. Zeidler
Gents
N. Rosenberger
R. W. Carter
Wisconsin Street
Daniel Snyder
Grandview
Louisa County
Babcocks
Studebakers
Frank Bowman
Boy Slayer
Congregational Church
Journal
E. Journal
Charles Magoon
Wilton Juniors
H. 5
South End Man
le Nias
DR. Husted
Labor Union
U.S
Produce Exchange
Ohio
Mrs. Winslow
Herrick
Thompson Bros. Go
Muscatine, Ia
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
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