Commencement notices and local travels fill Muscatine page
Muscatine notices offer commencements at Grand Opera House with Dr E A Steiner and Iowa college address. Local travel by Firefly to Davenport Rock Island and Chicago area listed. Citizens visit shops, visit relatives, and attend business matters as summer heat prompts soda and lemonade displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Steiner
Grand Opera House
William Luellen
Rock Island
Jacob Wolfe
Bogus Island
Davenport
E. A. Steiner
Iowa College
H. J. Dean
West Third Street
Muscatine High School
Iowa College of Grinnell
Opera House
High School
Jivy Ryan
Lilliam Rosenmund
Amy Hoopes
Helen Knopp
Oscar
Ben. Brandt
Robert Jackson
Linda Musser
Andrew Asthalter
Helen Bloom
Hazel Ellinwood
Elsie Narvis
Musiec—High School
Grinnell
Board of Education
Lena G. Cone Dies in California
Mrs Lena G Cone formerly Miss Giese a successful Muscatine public school teacher died in Glendale California after years of poor health She was remembered for unfailing cheerfulness and Christian character and had recently lived in Santa Anna California Her death came as a shock to many friends here
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Lena G. Cone
Glendale
California
Cone
Giese
Muscatine
Santa Anna
Calif
Editor Beriah Wilkins Dies at Washington Post
Beriah Wilkins, editor and proprietor of the Washington Post, died today in Washington. The newspaper notes his leadership and influence in early American journalism.
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Washington
Mrs. Margaret Montreal Dies At 83 In Muscatine
Mrs. Margaret Achter Montreal a long time Muscatine resident born in Plaidt Prussia August 13 1821 died at her East Second Street home after a three week illness senility listed as the cause. Survived by three children William and Mrs A Kerr of Muscatine and Mrs C M Van Patten of Fairfield funeral at St Marys Church to be led by Rev J I Grieser with interment in St Marys.
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Margaret Montreal
Germany
East Second Street
Prussia
Margaret Achter
Montreal
Plaidt
William
A. Kerr
C. M. van Patten
Fairfield
St. Mary’s Church
J. I. Grieser
St. Mary’s
Popular Hose Company Elected Officers Last Evening
The Rescue Hose Company No. 2 held its annual officer election at Mulberry street hose house. W L Bitzer was chosen foreman with Otto Hagerman as first assistant. second assistant William Smith. recording secretary Albert Barry. financial secretary Gal Bitzer. treasurer Charles Hagerman. Organized in 1876 with 20 charter members, the company has a storied history and occupies quarters built in 1896 with a downstairs hose rack area and an orderly second floor assembly room. The roster lists twenty eight named members including Bitzer Hagerman Smith Barry Hagerman Hess Deutschman Bil key Morrison Lamar Terry Coon L E Coon E A Coon Chas Coon Lou Maxon Rabin Hartwig Luendt Fisher Schreurs Ripson Moore Freiman Doc McBride Kemper Bishop Rosenfield Williams Rabin Berry Barry Washburn Froehner Reams Klepper Fisher Schnkel Swisher Smith.
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No. 2
Mulberry Street
W. L. Bitzer
Otto Hagerman
William Smith
Albert Barry
Gal Bitzer
Charles Hagerman
Company
William Hess
W. H. Deutschman
Joe Bilkey
Joe Morrison
W. H. Lamar
John Terry
H. J. Coon
Ll. E. Coon
E. A. Coon
Chas. Coon
Lou Maxon
John Rabin
H. Hartwig
M. Luendt
William Fisher
Fred Schreurs
H. Ripson
A. Moore
H. Freiman
Doc McBride
F. Kemper
C. Bishop
S. Rosenfield
George Williams
C. Rabin
S. Berry
L. Barry
Scott Washburn
H. Froehner
A. Reams
B. Klepper
A. L. Fisher
Lee Schnkel
C. Swisher
L. Smith
Mrs Williams Dead Former Columbus City Resident
Mrs. W S Jarboe of Columbus City received word that her sister Mrs. Lee Williams died Sunday night at Lake Valley New Mexico. A former Columbus City resident she left the area about 25 years ago and had since lived in New Mexico.
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Columbus City
New Mexico
W. S. Jarboe
Lee Williams
Lake Valley
Williams
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Aids Injury Comfort At Havercamp's
A man seriously injured or hurt finds quick relief with Bucklen's Arnica Salve which is advertised to conquer pain. Available for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Miss Mamie Martin Weds Henry Miller in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Mamie Martin and Henry Miller united in a small home wedding at the Martins’ Oak and Fourth street residence. Dr W L Beatty officiated with only relatives present. After a wedding supper, the couple plans to live at 417 Mulberry street and travel to St Paul and northern resorts before settling to home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Martin
Henry Miller
Jacob Martin
Oak and
Fourth Street
W. L. Beatty
First United Brethren Church
Monument Unveiled In Reading For President McKinley
A $10,000 monument to President McKinley was unveiled in Reading on June 7. Former Postmaster General Smith delivered the oration as part of the dedicatory ceremonies.
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Smith
Reading
President McKinley
Young Ladies Entertained at Healey Home
Ten young ladies were entertained by Miss Margaret Healey at her home southwest of town yesterday. A guessing contest crowned Miss Sadie Kuebler first and Miss Margaret O’Melia second. A course dinner followed with cards and other amusements. At cards Miss Mabel Sneichen won first and Miss Emma Bielefeldt second. A luncheon was served at 6 o'clock. Favors were Japanese fans.
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Healey
Margaret Healey
Sadie Kuebler
Margaret O'Melia
Ecards
Mabel Sneichen
Emma Bielefeldt
lLauncheon
Dancing Party At Club House Attracts Local Youth
About 20 young people attended a dancing party at the Golf club house last evening. Guests from out of town included Miss Maude Campbell of Ft. Dodge visiting Miss Gretchen Legler and Miss Hattie Haussler of Kansas City visiting Miss Gertrude Moynahan.
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Maude Campbell
Ft. Dodge
Gretchen Legler
Hattie Haussler
Kansas City
Gertrude Moynahan
Couple Wed Near Musserville In Louisa County
On Monday afternoon Miss Ellen Walton and Fred N. Placke, both of Louisa county, were married by Rev. E. C. Brooks of Musserville Methodist church. The couple will begin housekeeping immediately.
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Ellen Walton
Fred N. Placke
Louisa County
E. C. Brooks
Musserville Methodist Church
Card Club Meeting at Mrs. Gibney’s Home
The Sixteen to One Card club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Joe Gibney on Sycamore street this afternoon. An extra meeting for the ladies was held with refreshments served and cinch played as the plan for a good time.
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Joe Gibney
Sycamore Street
Geneva clubs plan pleasant surprise for Gieslers
Members of the Geneva Golf and Three A. Clubs intend to surprise Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Giesler at their West Second street home, signaling a community event or affectionate recognition. The plan reflects group activity within local clubs and social ties in Geneva.
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Geneva Golf and
J. L. Giesler
West Second Street
Famous Ames Instructor May Be Here During County Institute
State Supt. Riggs coming. Prof. F. M. Witter lists instructors for the county institute to meet next week at the high school. Profs Holden and Focht, Miss Harris, Miss Luse, Miss Babbitt, and Miss Bridgeford join a strong team with special lecturer Frederick E. Bolton.
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Ames
F. M. Witter
A. G. Holden
Iowa State College
Focht
Wilton
Leverich
Harris
West Liberty
Luse
Babbitt
Conesville
Lillian Bridgeford
Des Moines
Frederick E. Bolton
Iowa State University of
Iowa City
Surprise party greets couple before move to Eau Clair
In a planned event last evening about 40 guests visited the Giesler home before the couple’s departure to Eau Clair Wisconsin. While Mr. Giesler was away, Mrs. Giesler was surprised. Cards and refreshments followed. A cut glass berry bowl was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Giesler by members of two clubs.
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Eau Clair
Wis
Giesler
Mr. Giesler
Mrs. Giesler
Mrs. Krank Kiefner Hosts Hustlers at East Eighth
Mrs. Krank Kiefner entertained "The Hustlers" at 810 East eighth street last evening. Guests included Mrs. Ribbink Mrs. Hyink Mrs. Nyenhaus Mrs. Winans Mrs. Busch Mrs. Wise Mrs. Van Zyle Mrs. Shanland Mrs. Kiefner Miss Laura Kell Miss Ethel Hvink Miss Violet Ribbink Arthur Walton and Eunice Kiefner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krank Kiefner
East Eighth Street
Ribbink
Hyink
Nyenhaus
Winans
Busch
Wise
van Zyle
Shanland
Kiefner
Laura Kell
Ethel Hvink
Violet Ribbink
Arthur Walton
Eunice Kiefner
Highland Nobles Sewing Circle Meeting Report
The Highland Nobles sewing circle met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. F. Henning Park Place. Members completed many tasks, enjoyed refreshments, and found the afternoon pleasant. The group plans an outing at the next meeting in two weeks with Mrs. James Hume on West Front Street.
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W. F. Henning
Park Place
James Hume
West Front Street
First Bloodshed in Saginaw Street Strike
In Saginaw Michigan on June 7 Deputy Sheriff Fred Harris fatally shot Henry Weick Jr and wounded Terrence Kelly and Wallace A Douglas during a street railway strike confrontation. The assailants were said to be crowd members jeering nonunion workers.
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Saginaw. Mich
Fred Harris
Henry Weick, Jr
Terrence Kelly
Wallace A. Douglas
No Russian Warships Depart Manila Bay
Manila June 7 1 90 a m no departure indication for Russian warships from Manila bay Admiral Enquist has not heard from St Petersburg since arrival
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Manila
Manila Bay
Enquist
St. Petersburg
Carpenter Killed Testing Scaffold In Iowa Town
David Zeigler a 50 year old carpenter from North Liberty was killed in Town City Iowa when a scaffold crosspiece snapped during a test on a roof causing a 23 foot fall. He died 16 minutes later. Coroner Lies ordered an inquest.
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Town City
David Zeigler
North Liberty
Zeigler
Lies
O. O. O. F Annual Session Discusses Per Capita Tax Increase
Milwaukee June 7 1905 1200 to 1500 Odd Fellows and wives attend Grand Lodge session and Rebekah assembly Grand Master E A Kehr urges a one cent per member per year tax rise Secretary Hoes reports seven lodges dissolved since last year Membership totals 17027 in 1903 and 17275 in 1904 Relief and burial expenditures reach 32878 95 with past year receipts 168569 50.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
E. A. Kehr
Hoe
Train robber Clarence Young sentenced to fifty years
Advices from Phillipsburg Montana report Clarence Young who dynamited an express car near Bear Mouth on May 27 was sentenced to 50 years in prison. The case involved an attempted robbery of the Northern Pacific train.
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Clarence
Young
St. Paul
Phillipsburg
Mont
Clarence Young
Northern Pacific
Bear Mouth
Mills Tenders Resignation as Equitable Director
New York June 7 D O Mills announced he has tendered his resignation as a director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
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New York
D. O. Mills
Equitable _Life Assurance society
Swede Arrested For Letter Plot To Alice Roosevelt
In Bloomington Illinois on June 7 secret service men arrested John Johnson a Swedish national for writing letters to Alice Roosevelt. He claimed he was sent from Sweden to marry her and his notes were sent to the President's daughter. He was escorted to Jacksonville and recommitted in an asylum where he had prior confinement.
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Bloomington
Ill
Secret Service
Washington
John Johnson
Alice Roosevelt
Johnson
Sweden
Miss Roosevelt
Jacksonville
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Ida Angerer
Dad Dolsen’s
Geo. Schrieman
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Cc. T. Gremmel
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A. H. Gatton
Fairport
R. E. Groth
Letts
A. G. Bestenlehner
Rose Wheely
Illinois City
John Fox
Chas
St. Louis
Sydney
G. R Whitten
Peoria
James Phillips
Fred C. Bierman
de Witt
Box Office
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
First M. E. Church
Benj. Heidt
Walcott
Miss Carry Krug
East Tenth Street
George Shinabarger
Bartlett Street
Burlington and
Galesburg
F. L. Darrel and Sons
Sumner and
Gerald
Columbus Junction
Lena Cone
Ber
Popular Hose Company
Offi
Cers
Daily Journal
The
Journal
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Daily Journal
Dancing
Muscatine Island
Toben, Malone & Co
Holden
County Institute
Riggs
John F. Riggs
Clara Purcell
William Purcell
Ation
Wiillis
Rexroade
Lola Rexroade
Jackson
Purcell
Willis Rexroade
Co. A. W. Kent
Harry Phillips
Gertrude Phillips
Torium
Steiner
Saginaw, Mich
Carpenter
Alice
Crazy Man
Kemble Hotel
Sam McElhaney
Ed. Davis
Sweetland
Canadian Rockies
Portland, Oregon
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific Ry. A. C. Shaw, Genl
Agt
Passenger Department
S. Clark Street
Chicago
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