Rural potatoes and city notices at Angers and Cedar Rapids
A jumble of items lists live potato sales at Angers grocer at 50c per bushel and a week of surplus stock sales. It notes Rudolph Farner of Wilton and Allan Stein of Hershey Ave visiting Cedar Rapids. Charles and Edward Seiler leave for Chicago Lil due to their mother's serious illness. The Bankers Reserve Sewing Society plans a social and dance at Woodmen hall with ice cream cake and Dealing's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Stein
Hershey Ave
Edward
Cedar Rapids
Charles
Edward Seiler
Chicago
Lil
John Seiler
Bankers Reserve Sewing Society
Woodmen Hall
Bankers Reserve Sewing 60Ciery
Iic
Woman Kidnapped in Pa Mountains
In Scranton on June 2, fifty armed men aided by state police and local constables comb the woods for two men who abducted Mrs. James Cirrino from her bed. Two suspects were detained in Carbondale but authorities say they may be innocent. threats of dire consequences loom for the real abductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Jermyn
Archbald
Carbondale
James Cirrino
Muscatine Masons Attend Grand Lodge Session
G A Riemcke and William H McCoy were passengers early today bound for Cedar Rapids to attend the Masonic grand lodge sessions on June 2 3 and 4. A good program has been arranged and Cedar Rapids lodge has provided several entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
G. A. Riemcke
William H. McCoy
Cedar Rapids
Masonic Grand Lodge
Italians Riot at Closing of Cleveland Bank
Five hundred angry Italians stormed the closed doors of Gaetano Liotta's private bank in Cleveland on June 2. Police intervened to prevent a forced entry as deposits totaled about $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Gaetano Liotta
Health Club Formed Here Muscatine Muscatine Health Club
The Muscatine Health Club formed last evening by physical culture students at the Presbyterian church. Henry Fiesler elected president with Rev. W H Thomlinson as vice president. Miss Sadie Wilson secretary and Miss Ida MacQuown treasurer. Meetings set twice weekly with drills in the Y M C A gym and lectures in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Presbyterian Church
The
Muscatine Health Club
Henry Fiesler
W. H. Thomlinson
Sadie Wilson
Ida MacQuown
Johnson
Columbia to Run Regular Davenport to Burlington Trips
The steamer Columbia will visit Davenport and Muscatine on Saturdays during summer, with excursions from the tri-cities. It will depart Davenport at 3 30 PM, reach Muscatine around 6 30 PM, then return to Davenport and sail to Burlington on the regular Davenport Burlington trade. Initial excursions drew about three hundred attendees from New Boston and Keithsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Defaults Entered in District Court Docket
Several cases went by default in district court as defendants failed to appear. Entries show Isabel Schrieber v Charles Schrieber with default against defendant, Kate McBride v Chas McBride with default against defendant, Townsend Nichols v Horace Metcalf with default and decree for plaintiff, Hans Fuhrmann v Margretha Wegener with default and decree for BE. M. Warner appointed guardian ad litem for Carl and Walter Knetsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Isabel Schrieber
Charles Schrieber
Kate McBride
Chas. McBride
Townsend Nichols
Horace Metcalf
Hans Fuhrmann
Margretha Wegener
BE. M. Warner
Guardian Ad Litem
Carl and
Walter Knetsch
Employee Victim Receives Hand Injury At Roach and Musser Plant
Fred Schoenig, worker at Roach and Musser Sash and Door in South Muscatine, was injured last evening at 5 30 when his left hand was caught in a machine. The third finger was badly lacerated and Dr J L Klein attended and dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach and Musser
South Muscatine
Fred Schoenig
J. L. Klein
Board Adjourns After May Session Work
The board of supervisors adjourned today after completing the May session. Officials reviewed assessor books for equalizing assessments and reduced horse valuations by 10 percent in Seventy Six township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office May 26 1908
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending May 26 1908. Men's list includes Verne T Berger George Berrian F J Wildes. Ladies list includes Mrs M S Jarvis Stella Morris Mrs T Trumbull. Callers must say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Verne T. Berger
George Berrian
F. J. Wildes
M. S. Jarvis
Stella Morris
T. Trumbull
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Methodists End Big Conference Adjourns In Baltimore
The Methodist general conference adjourned at 11:10 p.m. after shelving the time limit question for four years. The amusement issue was placed in committee, bishops had urged discipline changes, and the itinerancy report was not brought to the floor amid diverging views. A sifting committee led by Dr Buckley controlled the last three days as much business moved quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist General Conference
F. A. Archer
Cleveland
Buckley
Stray shot wounds Fort Dodge nurse near death
In Fort Dodge Iowa on June 2 nurse Mrs. Elmer King was wounded by a stray bullet from a hotel target rifle. The bullet pierced the abdomen and four intestines. she was taken to hospital and operated on immediately. Sam Buttericks, a hotel employee, was shooting at a mark when the bullet breached a fence crack and struck her as she passed. The condition remained critical with partial consciousness during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Duncombe
Elmer King
Sam Buttericks
Police Officials Meet at 15th Chiefs Convention
In Detroit on June 2 more than one hundred police officials gathered for the opening of the fifteenth annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The gathering will run through Saturday with discussions on anarchist and blackhand society threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Blackhand Society
One of the Essentials of the Happy Homes
An advertisement extols a genuine laxative product Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna by the California Fig Syrup Co. as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and Well-Informed of the World. It urges buying only the genuine product sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills Promise Quick Headache Relief
Mrs Louise Lewellyn of Powell South Dakota testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills halted her severe nervous headache after a single dose then another, prompting her to keep them on hand and share with others. The ad notes 25 doses cost 25 cents and claims 45 000 druggists nationwide stock the product with a money back offer on the first package if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
U.S
Frank Snyder
Dr. Miles
Louise Lewellyn
Powell
South Dakota
Vaudeville on Womper River Floating Theatre Arrives
J W Cooley's Floating Theatre, the largest craft on the Upper Mississippi, will dock Friday June 5 inviting Mae catine residents to a daytime visit. A noon parade, rooftop band concert, and vaudeville show follow with Kinodrome motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland
J. W. Cooley
Floating Theatre
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed For Coughs And Colds
Ad notes the coughs and colds remedy by Dr King with guarantees and prices 50c and 1.00 sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Seven Delegates to Represent Circle at G A R Convention
At a Colonel Hare Circle meeting in the G A R hall yesterday afternoon seven members will attend the annual Cedar Rapids convention of the ladies of the G A R. The delegates named are Mrs. Frank Warfield, Mrs. Anna Cummins, Mrs. Minnie Howe, Mrs. A C Brandt, Mrs. Katherine Smedley, Mrs. May Weltz and Mrs. Robert McGaughey. Six new members were admitted and four were favorably balloted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Frank Warfield
Anna Cummins
Minnie Howe
A. C. Brandt
Katherine Smedley
May Weltz
Robert McGaughey
Anderson Residence Destroyed by Fire Outside Fire Limits
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Dick Anderson's Fletcher avenue home early this morning after 5 o'clock. The fire, discovered quickly, spread rapidly. neighbors formed a bucket brigade to curb the flames, saving adjacent buildings. Loss includes dwelling and contents, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Anderson
Fletcher Avenue
Crystal Anniversary Observed For Mr and Mrs Emil Kranz
The fifteenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Emil Kranz was celebrated at their East Ninth Street home with about thirty friends arriving in the evening. Pale pink flowers decorated the parlor while dark red ornamented the dining room and white dominated the sitting room after a plentiful seven o’clock dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Kranz
East Ninth Street
Light primary turnout despite Cummins-Allison race
Reports at 3 30 show Republicans outvoting Democrats two to one signaling interest in the Cummins Allision bid for the U S Senate. Citywide turnout unlikely to exceed 1200 with polls open until 8 p m and heavier voting possible tonight. Ward tallies list Republican and Democratic splits with minor third party presence.
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First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Social order reversed at Weed Park church supper
Young men of the Christian Endeavor society at the First Presbyterian Church hosted the young ladies in a reversed order social at Weed Park clubhouse. An elaborate supper was served by the men. Miss Mabel Addleman was elected secretary to replace Miss Sarah Leverich. The Philatheia class meeting was at Mrs. William Walton's home 906 Sycamore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Mabel Addleman
Sarah Leverich
Philathea
M. EB. Chureia
William Walton
Syveamore Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Planned
The regular meeting at First Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday June 3 begins promptly at 3 p.m. with important business and a special prayer service. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Picnic Among Ladies at Electric Park
The Ladies of the Maccabees held a 2 PM picnic at Electric Park yesterday with many attendees despite chill. A picnic supper is planned for 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Electric Park
Yeo men Hold Regular Meeting at Hall Tomorrow
The Yeomen plan a regular meeting at their hall tomorrow evening with several business matters for consideration and a vote on adoption of a good class.
New York Department Buys a Mitchell Runabout
The Mitchell Motor Co of New York sells a Mitchell Runabout to the Department of Buildings at regular catalog price. City uses the Mitchell for inspection work and reports high satisfaction. Competition among sellers remains keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Motor Co
New York
Department of Buildings
Miriam Aid Sewing Society Meets at I. O. O. F. Hall
The Miriam Aid Sewing Society will hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the I O O F hall. Members are urged to attend as there is considerable business to be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Sewing Society
I. O. O. F. Hall
Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet at Brase Home
The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Lutheran church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C Brase on Monroe street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Grace Lutheran Church
Picnic at Weed Park Invites All in Evening
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church announces a picnic at Weed Park this evening and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church
Weed Park
Three Drownings Reported Near Mason City
Three men drowned near Mason City Iowa as of yesterday. B W Morton died while attempting to swim a river on horseback. Edward Maurer and William Maurer perished while the rocking the boat stunt.
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Mason City
B. W. Morton
Lime River
Edward
William Maurer
Mite Sewing Society Meets Thursday Afternoon
The Mite Sewing Society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. William Priester on Oregon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mite Sewing Society
William Priester
Oregon Street
Falls From Trapeze Injures 14YearOld Harold McKee
Harold McKee the 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs J S McKee of West Third street fell from a trapeze while playing with other boys this morning and broke two bones in his left forearm. Dr A J Weaver treated and set the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McKee
J. S. McKee
Harold
West Third Street
A. J. Weaver
Frightened Into Fits By Fear of Appendicitis
An early 20th century drug ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills from Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store promising quick relief from bowel trouble after fear of appendicitis. The copy urges immediate purchase for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Store Burns Down in Hooker Oklahoma
Muscatine youth R. J. Williams lost stock worth 15000 in a fire that destroyed his mercantile and general store at Hooker Oklahoma on Sunday. He is the son of J. J. Williams of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Williams
Muscatine
Hooker
Okla
Mr. Williams
J. J. Williams
William H. Welch Dies at 60 in Chicago
Des Moines pioneer journalist William H. Welch former owner of the Des Moines Leader died at his Chicago home at 7 36 p m He was 60 years old and survived by his wife two sons and four daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William H. Welch
Pioneer
Iowa
Des Moines Leader
Chicago
Welch
Nevada Democrats Endorse Bryan at State Convention
Carson Nev June 2 The Democratic state convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination and denounced the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill. The platform also reflects backing for Bryan and opposition to the currency measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Bryan
Aldrich-Vreeland
Eczema Now Curable by ZEMO Medical Preparation
Promises instant itching relief and germ destruction for skin diseases. Claims permanent cure and lists distribution by E W Rose Med Co St Louis with A W Morgan 107 West Second Street as seller. Emphasizes external use and broad availability through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Vic
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
June sale at McColm Dry Goods Co promises bargains
An advertisement invites shoppers to visit McColm Dry Goods Co to see the goods and realize the wonderful bargains available during the June sale, urging them to come tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm’s Dry Goods Co
McColm Dry Goods Co
Naval Exposition Opens With Royal Attendance
Berlin June 2 Emperor William and the empress with King Gustav and Queen Victoria of Sweden opened the ship building exhibition. William's display includes gold and silver models of vessels from Viking ships to modern yachts and warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Emperor William
Empress
Gustav
Queen Victoria
Sweden
Emperor Williams
St Louis Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices
Wheat for July held at 75 to 87 a half cents while corn traded at 67 cents and oats at 45 cents in St Louis on June 2 with market details from the daily commodity report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
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Wilton
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Milwaukee
Knights
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Southwest Limited
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Order of the Knights of Columbus
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
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Upper Mississippi
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Tion
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W. H. Welch
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Susares
Salome
Family Theatre
Bill
Grey & Peters
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Gene King
Gunness Farm
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East Second Street
E. W. Strong
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