Local Briefs from Evening Journal Paint Store and Trains
Advertisements note Ev. Brandenburg and Graff's Pharmacy promotions. Various residents arrive by Wilton and Firefly trains to visit friends in this city. A marriage license issued to John T. Kelly and Rose E. Barry. Rev J Jans departs for Kanaka Missouri to attend the Iowa District conference of the German Evangelical Synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Kelly
Rose E. Barry
J. Jans
Kanaka
Iowa
Regular meeting notice for Retail Merchants tonight
The Retail Merchants association calls a regular meeting this evening at 8 p.m. Attendance is encouraged. Chas H Gobble serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Chas. H. Gobble
Surveyors Near Sweetland Center Map Davenport Interurban Route
A surveying party from Suburban Engineers has moved from Davenport toward Sweetland Center to lay out the Davenport interurban line. They have been scouting roads around Blue Grass and are expected to reach the city soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company of Suburban Engineers
Sweetland Center
Davenport
Blue Grass
Cummins Political Secretary Arrives in Muscatine
Malcolm McKinnon, political secretary to Governor Cummins, arrives in Muscatine and interviews leading Republicans. He faces strong opposition to factionalism and third term ideas, and circulates a colored dodger to mislead voters. Local Republicans reject outsider tactics and warn against deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm McKinnon
Cummins
Muscatine
Funeral of George W Anson at Reynolds Cemetery
Funeral services for George W. Anson who died at his Drury township home were held at his residence at 11 o clock this morning with burial in Reynolds cemetery. Pall bearers were H. M. White J. A. Bowser F. Gillette A. Thornton I. Foster and Thomas Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Anson
Drury Township
Reynolds Cemetery
H. M. White
J. A. Bowser
F. Gillette
A. Thornton
I. Foster
Thomas Watson
East Hill Social Tonight at Weed Park Club House
Under the Ladies Aid Society of the Park Avenue M E Church the first social of the year will be held this evening at Weed park with sales, ice cream booths, and display stands as preparations proceed. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue M. E
Mothers' club elects officers at annual meeting
Mrs. F S Pentzer hosted the Mothers' club as officers were elected for the coming year. The slate remained largely the same with Mrs Eversmeyer stepping down as secretary and Mrs D B Addleman succeeding her. Officers named are President Mrs G D Lezotte, Vice president Mrs P J Barry, Secretary Mrs D B Addleman, Treasurer Mrs Theron Thompson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Emerson Hoopes's island home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
F. S. Pentzer
East Eighth Street
Geneva Crow
Eversmeyer
D. B. Addleman
G. D. Lezotte
P. J. Barry
Theron Thompson
Emerson Hoopes
Social Sessions. Muscatine Court of Honor meets in session
Muscatine District Court of Honor No. 677 met in regular session in M. Details show routine reports and motions presented by officers, with customary approval of minutes and standard committee updates. No further actions or outcomes noted in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Court entertains 250 at W of A hall card party
The W of A hall hosted a 250 person event with a short business meeting, then a card party and dance. Prof Henry Dealing's orchestra provided music, Mrs John Neikert won first prize for a hand painted fruit dish, Miss Lizzie Fagen took second for a mantel ornament, and ice cream and cake were served. It kicks off a four event series by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hall
Henry Dealing
John Neikert
Lizzie Fagen
Odd Fellows elect officers in last evening’s meeting
The Odd Fellows elected officers with J P Diercks as Noble Grand Henry Bartenhagen as Vice Grand Charles Spae as Recording Secretary Thomas Watson as Treasurer. The meeting occurred at the IOOF hall. Initiation for officers elected last night will be on July 2 with other minor officers to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Noble
J. P. Diercks
Henry Bartenhagen
Charles Spaethe
Thomas Watson
I. O. O. Hall
Farther Light Society Met with Mrs Kempton Host
The Farther Light society met at Mrs. A. J. Kempton’s Walnut street home last evening. Miss Whitaker gave an engaging talk on missionary work in India. vocal selections by Miss Inan Stirlen and Mrs. Charles Hoefflin and a piano piece by Mrs. Neitzel complemented the program. Twenty five members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Light Society
A. J. Kempton
Walnut Street
India
Miss Whitaker
Inan Stirlen
Charles Hoefflin
Neitzel
Maennerchor Card Party Postponed
The Maennerchor ladies postpone their card party at Mrs. H. Fuller’s home until Wednesday June 13 due to the death of a close relative of Mrs. Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennerchor
H. Fuller
Local City Notables Prepare for Burlington Wedding
A. W. Frazier and bride to be Miss Julia Gustavson will marry in Burlington tomorrow evening. Mrs. May Howard and Mrs. W. J. Grady of 1213 East Second Street departed today to attend the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Frazier
Burlington
Julia Gustavson
May Howard
W.J Grady
East Second Street
Will Give Church Concert Friday Night at Trinity Reformed
H. Schmidt & Son company will give a concert at Trinity Reformed church South Union on Friday evening June 8. Musical numbers will feature various selections by the ensemble as part of a community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schmidt & Son Company
Trinity Reformed
Soloists Named for Upcoming Recital Program
The program will feature G. N. Rockwell as organist, J. A. Schmidt on flute, Earl Hudler on cornet, and Miss Gertrude Moynahan as vocalist, completing the lineup for the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Rockwell
J. A. Schmidt
Earl Hudler
Gertrude Moynahan
Twentieth Century Club Outing at Mrs Riggs Home
The ladies of the Twentieth Century club are spending today at the home of Mrs. Millar Riggs in Sev enity Six township. They traveled from the city this morning to dine at the Riggs residence and plan to return for the evening reception at the Golf house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Millar Riggs
Sevenity-Six Township
Riggs
Golf House
Surprise Visit Honors Miss Laura Porter at Sister’s Home
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. Mark Coyner’s East Fifth Street home last evening to surprise Miss Laura Porter. They enjoyed a musical program and refreshments in a warm social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Porter
Mark Coyner
East Fifth Street
Will E. Whicher
Baby
Wapello
Whicher
H. A. Shellabarger
Zella Wright
Washington
This Place
Louisa Johnston
Frank Griswold
John Hamiston
M. Guth
Cotter
Richard Bahris
Iowa City
E. C. Shaffer
E. B. Tucker
Velma Gray
The
State University
Nellie Parmiter
Hobart
Oklahoma
Mayme Edwards
Gertrude Johnson
Latisha Moorman
Sigourney
Abbie
A. J. Schmoker
W. D. Avery
Muscatine
J. A. Sprague
Washinton
E. R. Lacey
Mabel
C. A. Lacey
Keota
M. C
Blanche Eliason
Letts
Florence Harman
Epworth League Picnic at Hershey Pasture Planned
Members of the M. E. Epworth league will hold a picnic at the Hershey pasture this evening. Some attendees rode the 4 o'clock car while others will depart at six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Epworth League
Hershey Pasture
Weed Park Club Sets June 13 Regular Meeting
The Weed Park Club will hold a regular meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday June 13 at 3 PM. Members will take lunch during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Juniors Host Reception During Commencement Week
The junior class at the high school will host a reception tonight as part of commencement week activities.
Dorcas Sewing Society to Meet with Mrs Hen niker
The Dorcas sewing society will meet with Mrs Ed Henniker on Seventh street tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Sewing Society
Prenuptial Showers Honor Two Columbus Junction Brides
Two social showers celebrated June brides Miss Marie Sprague and Miss Dimple Blair in Columbus Junction Iowa. A linen shower at Miss Lottie Wilcox’s home left many fine linens for Miss Sprague while Miss Florence Letts hosted a gold trimmed china shower for Miss Blair. Guests included Mrs J R Vance Mrs W F Hall and several named local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Marie Sprague
Dimple Blair
Lottie Wilcox
Fay Wilcox
J. R Vance
W. F. Hall
Elsie Getts
Grace Butler
Beatrice Klotz
Mary Letts
Della Hill
Annitta Wilcox
Jennie Robertson
Florence Letts
Miss Letts
R. B. Ferris
Colfax
G. W. Breneman
W. A. Colton
J. L. Overholt
Wm. Sink
Hilo Edwards
Warpello
C. A. Armbright
Lewis Roberts
Lettie
Lizzie Jarrard
Lone Tree
Wm. Huskins
Local Social Notes and Property Sale Report
Community notices list a real estate sale near Kinross Iowa with possession set for March 1 1997. The rest of the column covers numerous visits and dinners among residents from Wapello Iowa including Blair Lacey and Mulhern families with trips to Iowa City Mason City and Mediapolis.
Vacation excursion rates offered by Iowa Central in 1906
Railroads publish lower round trip fares for summer to major destinations from Elrick Junction. Iowa Central lists prices to St Paul Minneapolis 13.36, Duluth 17.30, Denver Springs Pueblo 24.00, Salt Lake City Ogden 37.00, San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego 68.00, Puget Sound group 66.05, Spokane 61.05, Helena Butte 56.95 with return by Oct 31. G. A. R. encampment add on to Aug 31 with 50 cent extension to Sept 30. Homeseekers rates noted for southern western northern regions. Contact agents or A B Cutts Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Spokane
Helena
Butte
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Latin skim cream promises relief for painful skin
Ad copy describes a Latin skim cream that heals painful cracking and chapped skin. It touts soothing relief and healthy skin after use, priced at 25 cents.
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Brandenburg
H. C. Wittman
Green Street
Ev. Brandenburg
J. Chasteen
Wilton
Graff
J. B. Parmelee
Eldora
W. S. Addleman
West Liberty
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
G. W. Kelly
S. E. Hesler
Rock Island
O. L. Foster
Mrs. P. Daut
J. W. Woods
W. J. Dragh
Wellman, Minn
Jean Darrow
J. A. Franklin
Montpelier
Harry Metzger
Seiler Bros
Ksat Elsrs
George Anson
Reynolds, Ill
East Hill
Park Club House
Ladies Aid
Society of the
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Mary Burns
St. Matthias Church
Feather Leonard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
James P. Maloney
W. D. Goldsberry
Phil Murphy
Bryan Connor
James Welch
Dennis Garren
James Thornton
Father Leonard
Greenwood Cemetery
Philip Murphy
Joseph Kessell
Patrick Rabbitt
John Connor
John Boney
Buffalo Prairie
Thomas Fischer
Harry Rice
Fairport
Joseph Butcher
Frank Henning
Monroe Street
Bellevue Hospital
Harriet Wilson
East Alton
Circus Day
Oxfords
Canvas
Sea Island
Wilson
Russia
Aca
Everett
ABC
Zephyr Ginghams
A. F. C. Ginghams
Toille de Tinords
Red Seals
Chambreys
Primrose
Batiste
Toben, Malone
Epworth League
Dorcas Society
Hine
Tom Middleton
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