Local social notes and arrivals at Davenport port
The item lists residents and visitors in Davenport including F. Shafer and F. R. Latta of Grandview, Miss Bessie Letts and Miss Lydia Schineheert, H Schweitzer, Gr R. S. McNutt arriving from the Firefly, Pearl Krahl, H F E Wiley, Mrs Harry Havercam and S M Batterson. Large scale arrangements are under way for a mass meeting in Davenport next Sunday with Boer envoys present. Mrs Batterson will stay for the W R C convention while Mr Batterson leaves for a short visit.
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Davenport
S. M. Batterson
Schudzen Park
Transvaal Republic
Orange Free State
Annual Park Meeting Call Notice
The Muscatine Park and Florad Association calls its annual meeting for Tuesday June 12 at 2 p.m. at city hall to elect officers for the ensuing year. Members who have contributed one dollar for membership fee may vote. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Park and Florad Association
A Good Fountain Pen With 14k solid gold pen for
A compact note describes a fountain pen made with 14k solid gold nib and body. It highlights quality craftsmanship and suitability as a refined writing instrument for collectors and daily use.
Busy high school B class decorates for evening commencement
A report quotes the B class at the local high school decorating the study hall for tonight’s commencement exercises. The note mentions students’ fine work and the hall’s anticipated appearance for the ceremony.
Read These Bargains Saturday Sale at the Boston Store
Read These Bargains Saturday Sale at the Boston Store on June 3. Bargain hunters should attend the Great Sale to discover numerous offers. Ammonia quart bottle 9c, Buttermilk orange juice soap three cakes for 3c, perforated toilet paper large roll 1c, Pears soap 10c, Cuticura soap 19c, Florida water 3c, talcum powder 9c, children's laundered sunbonnet nets 1%c.
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Boston
Florida
Great sale on parasols silks and ready to wear waists
Extensive stock sale offers parasols silks and foulards at low prices. Ready to wear dresses skirts calico gingham linen shirts and waistlines in varied styles and colors with many items under five dollars and dozens of waist varieties from 60c to 3.50. Over 300 waists in stock plus children's dresses and gingham lines.
Death by Own Action Over Unpaid Loan Leads to Suicide
William H. Kruger, 27, of St Louis, killed himself at his home after writing a letter to fiancée Urania Morrell confessing deception and financial ruin from loaned money. The note, dated Tuesday, vowed the lover would be numbered with the dead when she hears from him.
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St. Louis
William H. Krueer
Urania Morrell
Cass Avenue
North Fourteenth Street
Will
Kruger
Curious Old Book and Fatal Rat Poison Cake Incident
Auburn Indiana June 8 Dr Mumaw owns the last volume of a three book novel Midnight Weddings by Mrs Meek published in 1802 The book bears age marks and peculiarities including repeated first words on pages and long sentences The volume was from St Louis city circulating library La Crosse Wisconsin June 8 Mrs Edward Schubert Genoese Vernon county baked cakes with rat poison placed in pantry Her brother Max Wolfer ate them and died within a half hour leaving Mrs Schubert grief stricken
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Auburn
Ind
Mumaw
St. Louis
la Crosse
Wis
Edward Schubert
Genoese
Vernon County
Max Wolfer
Schubert
Accident near Delphi injures Nellie Williams in buggy crash
While en route to Camden for the Dunkáré meeting a buggy carrying Miss Nellie Williams and John Miller from Washington township collided with other buggies on a small bridge. Williams was thrown and struck her head, and her condition remains alarming due to concussion.
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Delphi
Ind
Camden
Dunkaré
Nellie Williams
John Miller
Washington Township
Meeting to organize Wisconsin Independent Telephone group
Madison reporters say a meeting was held here yesterday to perfect the organization of the In Independent Telephone association of Wisconsin with representatives from several independent systems across the state present.
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Madison
Wis
Telephone Association of
Wisconsin
Opening day at the golf links draws large turnout
A brisk, sunny opening day saw many members attend with notable female participation. Mr. Reeder set a new nine hole record of 66 strokes, while Dr. Little shot 76 to challenge the old mark. Ladies posted several strong scores, and overall interest in the club’s golf program is rising.
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Reeder
Dr. Little
Journal Reporter
Cleex
West Hill Property Offered at Great Bargain
A West Hill property is advertised as a great bargain for quick action. Call Titus and Jackson to arrange purchase.
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West Hill
Titus & Jackson
Doctor Named for Causing Harm Cited by Public
A local speaker says many residents have used doctors who did them no good, advocating scrutiny of medical care. The remark highlights dissatisfaction with health providers and calls for improved patient protection.
Death of Mrs Jenneva Guthrie in City
Mrs Jenneva Guthrie died at her Seventh street home after a 23 day illness from typhoid fever. She was born in Kenton Iowa on June 5 1874 and came to the city in 1899. She leaves her husband and a months old child. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m from the First M E Church with Rev Stafford officiating.
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Jenneva Guthrie
Seventh Street
Oxoboi and Spirit Lakes Outing Booklet Advertised
An advertisement asks readers to request a forthcoming booklet showcasing Oxoboi and Spirit Lakes as a premier outing spot. It touts private cottages and hotel shorelines, notes rates at hotels and boarding houses, and urges sending orders before supplies run out. Signed by Jno G Farmer and affiliated rail lines Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Spirit Lakes
Jno
G. Farmer
G. P
N. Ry
Cedar Rapids
Low Rates Announced for A O U W Meeting Travel
The B C N Ry offers a single fare plus 2.90 for the round trip to Sioux Falls South Dakota for the A O U W meeting on June 20. Travel originates at Dows and covers all points south. Rates dates of sale and other details available from nearest ticket agent. Jno G Farmer A G T A B Cedar Rapids IA.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
B.C
N. R'y
Dows
All Pointe South Cali
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G
C. R
Cedar Rapids
Nickel Plate Road inaugurates 27 hour Chicago to New York service
The Nickel Plate Road announces a new 27 hour train schedule between Chicago and New York starting May 4 with improved dining car service at popular prices. All trains depart from Van Buren Street Passenger Station and from City Ticket Offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex, with Central and Harrison telephones for inquiries.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren St
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Telephone Central
Harrison
Milburn of Pan-American Exposition Noted NY Lawyer
John G. Milburn, president of the Pan-American Exposition and leading New York Bar member, is praised as an eloquent speaker and model citizen. Born in Sunderland on December 14, 1851, he studied law in Batavia, joined Sprague Milburn & Sprague, then Rogers Locke & Milburn, contributing to public service through civic reforms including the crafter revision commission.
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John G. Milburn
New York
Milburn
Sunderland
England
Wakeman & Watson
Batavia
N. Y
Sprague
Rogers, Locke & Milburn
Crafter Revision Commission
Reception of Boer Delegates at Davenport
Announcement lists a Davenport reception for Boer delegates on June 10 with more details on tickets. It notes the delegates will stay in the city all day Sunday June 19 and offers one and one third fare round trip. Cc. M. Gould
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Davenport
Sale
Cc. M. Gould
Monarch Vickiess Blue Flame Kerosene Oi Stoves
Local dealer J. Fisch & Sons promotes Monarch Vickiess Blue Flame kerosene oil stoves with emphasis on efficiency and safety features. The listing highlights durable construction and reliable heat output for household use.
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J. Fisch & Sons
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Daily Journal
J. L. Giester
J. H. Kaiser
Casnier
S. L. Johnson
F. H. Littie
A. Mull
Albert Baird John W. Kaiser
Gus. Schmidt
H. W. Huttig
J. Scott Clackwell
J. L. Giesser
Enna
I. L. Coffman
Pune
J. E Kranz
Florist
North Cedar St
Tel
C. H. Armstrong
Susi
H. M. Bartlett
Horan & Devitt
Over B. O
Knox al
Leonard Refrierators
Uy. F. Shafer
Grandview
F. R. Latta
Bessie Letts
City
Lydia Schineheert
Grand View
H. Schweitzer
Gr. R. S. McNutt
Miss Pearl Krahl
H. F E. Wiley
Des Moines
Harry Havercamn
Frank the Jeweler
R.l&p. Ry
Washineun
R. A
Geo. C. Winn
Washington
Iowa
Esele Point
John Knott
Quincey
Clinton
Quincy
M.C. A
Consort
Tester
Hafner
Letts
A. Utter
D. Cola
Freedonia
E. L. Graham's
S. P. Crittenden
Petersville, Ill
H. Hafner
J. H. Shirkey
Petersville
de Ford
Wapello
Wm. Deford
John Waller
Jones & Rice's
S. Shetler and
Wife
Atalissa
M. M. Heinley
Fairport
Thompson’s Hock Store
Tse
Will Wast. Zic
Ilka
Silk
Atin
Indpendent ‘Phone Co
Mr. Reeder
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Stonx Falls
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Philadelphia
Charleston
S. C
National Educational Association
Cincinnati
Knights of Pythias
St Paul
Minn
National Republican League of the United States
Moxoho i Outing” Inc
Parmer A. G. P. & T. A
Codar Rapids
Asc. Is
Samaetz Bais, Bats
Teit
Stra
E. Reinemunds Disthing Store
Te Waite Frost
Bileey
Elll’s Grocery
Reinemund
Clothing House
Geo. Kranz
Iowa Ave
Geo
B. Fisch
Dleem
Cedar River
Waterloo
Muscatine
Fred Leu, Jr
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