Colfax and Muscatine Local Notices and Markets
Local notes show law office relocation after June 1 1905 to 213 East Second Street Muscatine. Bodman’s grocery offers Colfax water plain and carbonated and a fresh market with fruits vegetables and dairy. Lectures planned at Presbyterian church on prison walls by Rev E C Brooks Admission 25c. Residents W E Weiderecht and C McMurphy visit city. Fresh pease tomatoes spinach and fruit at Geo Ejitman’s.
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East Second Street
Muscatine
M. W. Stapleton
Jume
Presbyterian Church
E. C. Brooks
Iowa City Chosen For Next Iowa Manufacturers Meeting
Iowa City was selected as the next meeting place of the Iowa State Manufacturers association, which has been in session in Waterloo for a couple of days.
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Abe Siegel
Cincinnati
Mr. Siegel
Kemble Hotel
Waterloo
Iowa City
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
The Cup that giveth joy Cardinal Coffee ad
A vintage ad praises Cardinal Coffee as unmatched in rich flavor. Ogilvie Bros., sole agents, promote the brand with a memorable cup-themed slogan.
Muscatine Logs Arrive From Wiscon sin First Train Sets New Route
The first train load of logs reached Muscatine from Glenflora Wisconsin for the South Muscatine Lumber Company. Thirty cars carried about 200000 feet of hemlock basswood pine and ash. Trains are planned to arrive twice weekly to feed local saw mills. Fire damaged a house on Oregon street with loss around 300 dollars, mostly insured, Kaiser Independent Hose Company credited for early response.
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Muscatine
Glenflora
Wisconsin
South Muscatine Lumber Company
George Stoker
John Asp
Oregon Street
South
Pendent Hose Company
Kaiser Independent
Roach & Musser Independents
Reliefs
Lombard College Holds 50th Commencement Exercises
Lombard college in Galesburg Alabama held its fiftieth annual commencement with 20 graduates receiving diplomas. Lewis B. Fisher of Canton New York delivered the day’s address after being elected president. Orations came from Emma W Grubb Frances Ross and Frank D Adams. An alumni banquet served 300 plates and Judge J D Welsh acted as toastmaster. The ceremonies concluded with the annual promenade.
Mrs George Stoker Hosts Culver Street Tea Party
Mrs George Stoker of Culver street entertained a group of friends Thursday afternoon with games and music. Supper followed later in the day. Guests included Mesdames Williams Hartwig Headley Oakes Nevens Metzger Rosenfield Concannon Schaeffer Haifleigh and Boke.
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George Stoker
Culver Street
Mesdames Wiliams
Hartwig
Headley
Oakes
Nevens
Metzger
Rosenfield
Concannon
Schaeffer
Haifleigh
Boke
Dinner Party at H W Funck Home Near City
Mrs H W Funck hosted about 18 ladies for a 12 o clock dinner at her home four miles from the city on the Burlington road yesterday. Most guests were from the city. After dinner cards were played. First honors went to Mrs James Healey, second to Miss Minnie Porter of East Third street, and consolation to Mrs a Kuebler of Hershey avenue.
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H. W. Funck
Burlington Road
James Healey
Minnie Porter
East Third Street
Hershey Avenue
Dinner party honors eight high school teachers
Miss Josephine Wyant hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at her West Fourth street home last evening entertaining eight high school teachers including Miss Merschon the music instructor and Miss Swift the drawing instructor.
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Josephine Wyant
Miss Merschon
Miss Swift
West Fourth Street
Birthday Dinner Hosted by Mrs Lenck Reveals Silver Spoon Gift
Mrs Louis Lenck of West Fifth street hosts a six o'clock birthday dinner this evening for about ten ladies. The guests will present the hostess with a solid sterling silver souvenir spoon.
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Louis Lenck
West Fifth Street
Groters Welcome Card Club Hosts Cinch Night
The Welcome Card club was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs John Groters on Foster and Beall streets. Five tables played cinch with Will Zettler and Mrs Geo Criner taking first honors and Mr and Mrs Frank Schrautmeyer earning the consolation. Light refreshments followed.
Flor ence Sargeant's Imminent Chicago Marriage
The Chicago Record-Herald reports the approaching marriage of Miss Florence Sargeant. The notice notes her social standing and upcoming nuptials, reflecting the era’s bridal announcements and local society circles.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Florence Sargeant
Florence Sargeant to Marry Carey Grier Rees
Invitations issued by Mrs Charles Sheldon Sargeant 436 East Sixty second street announce the marriage of her youngest daughter Florence to Carey Grier Rees of the Corn Exchange National Bank. The ceremony is set for Tuesday at 8 30 p m at the Lexington Avenue Baptist church with Miss Louise P Rees as bridesmaid and Inez Babcock Sarah Grier Aura Sawyer and Etta Covell as attendants.
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Charles Sheldon Sargeant
Muscatine
Colonel Keeler
East Sixty-second Street
Florence
Carey Grier Rees
Corn Exchange National Bank
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Louise P. Rees
Inez Babcock
Sarah Grier
Aura Sawyer
Iowa
Etta Covell
Topeka
Kan
Theatre Fire Extinguishes at Pittsburg Matinee
The Avenue Theatre in Pittsburg catches fire during a matinee in the adjoining Grand Opera House. Patrons escape unharmed as both theatres burn, with fears they may be destroyed.
Y W C A State Secretary Speaks at Methodist Church
Miss McElroy state secretary for the Y W C A spoke after prayer meeting last evening on the origin and plan of the work she represents at the Methodist church. Her talk was entertaining and those present enjoyed it.
Chickens Chickens Chickens Boston Market
A brief market notice places a chicken sale opposite the Boston post office. Local vendors advertise poultry offerings and market details for shoppers.
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Boston Market
Indiana Supreme Court Holds Chauffeurs Liable for Damage
The Indiana Supreme Court, in its first automobile decision, ruled that drivers of automobiles are responsible for damages. The ruling, issued in Indianapolis, expands liability for injuries or property damage caused by chauffeurs and other drivers in the auto industry.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Butter and Egg Market Report Chicago June 2
Butter prices steady with creameries at 16 20.4 cents and dairies at 16 1/2 cents. Creamery butter easy at 13 to 14 cents. Poultry steady with chickens at 13 cents, spring chickens from 2.50 to 6.50, and turkeys 14 to 15 cents.
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Chicago
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York June 2 Butter factory prices steady at 15 1/2 cents. Eggs unchanged in market as reported by the New York dairy division.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Prices Reported
New York market updates show fowls 10 14c, chickens 22 24c, broilers 30 35c, turkeys 12 13c per unit. Prices reflect current wholesale ranges as of June 2.
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New York
St. Louis Produce Market Report June Wheat Preview
St. Louis notes wheat trading for July futures with activity centered in the grains market. Prices and directions stay uncertain as traders assess weather and demand signals.
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St. Louis
Funeral Services Held For James Irwin At Residence
The funeral of James Irwin was held at his residence with Rev. McAuley of Wilton in charge. The note mentions local events including a successful dance at Burnside hall and locusts in the woods, with Eis Bros. of Muscatine providing music. Miss Fannie Raymond departed for Blue Grass after living with Mrs Irwin.
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Pine Mills
James Irwin
McAuley
Wilton
Burnside Hall
Eis Bros
Muscatine
Fannie Raymond
Blue Grass
Homeseeker's Rates via Iowa Central Ry
Rates offered on the first and third Tuesdays each month to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed tickets limited 21 days. For rates and train times contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Homeseeker’s
Iowa Central Ry
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
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W. E. Weiderecht
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J. I. Kuechmann
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Poffetes
Evita
Amoskeag
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Fee Oeeos
Pork—-L. & N
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People Gas
Tenn Coal
Colo Fuel
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Mive
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Timothy
Galesbura
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Pittsburg
River Bulletin
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P. du Chein Een
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LeClaire Ee Een
Davenport
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Samuel McNutt
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Mackey’s Model Clothing House
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