Will Lowe A Prosperous Farmer Near Letts Hangs Self
Letts Iowa June 8 Will Lowe a prosperous farmer aged 38 living five miles west of Letts hanged himself at about 11 this morning Ill health is blamed for the rash act He leaves a wife and six children and was found by one of his sons in the barn about noon The coroner was notified and Lowe was described as well liked and in usual spirits prior to his death
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Letts
Will Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Louisa County
George B. Lowe
John Lowe
Fredonia
A. M
L. G. Focht
Eagle Grove
J. B. Harris
Jerry Donovan
Ithaca
N. Y
Chas. Markee
Muscatine
Roy Woodhouse
University
Iowa City
Fred Woodhouse
Will Nolte
Fred Nolte
Carl Young
Olga Smith
Aurora
Grace Ott
Tipton
W. G. Johnson
Reynolds
Ill
Cecil Johnson
Mrs. W. O. Fritchman Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs. W. O. Fritchman were held at the family residence north of the city at 1 pm and later at the First M. E. church with Rev. Schreckengast of Burlington presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Haifleigh Fred Klepper John Hoitz Frank Bamford William Miller and Fd. Chamberlain.
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W. O. Fritchman
M. E. Church
Rev. Schreckengast
Burlington
Greenwood Cemetery
David Haifleigh
Fred Klepper
John Hoitz
Frank Bamford
William Miller
Fd. Chamberlain
Social Entertainments and Visits From Wilton News
Mrs L Wright honored Mrs A W Bannick with progressive euchre five tables filled. Prizes awarded to Mrs H B Strong and Dr W A Cooling. guest prize to Mrs Newt Van Zandt. Guests included local families and visitors. Several families planned a Cedar River picnic in Rochester area and Muscatine visits noted. The people's exchange is the tour.
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W. A. Cooling
H. W. Lamp
Geo Woodhouse
Ida Moore
Newt. van Zandt
Frank Mellicker
A. W. Bannick
J. W. Slingsworth
H. C.illingsworth
Mamie Miller
Ray Woodhouse
J. O. Witmer
Harry Witmer
Rochester
Frank Witmer
Nevin Witmer
Milt Mayes
Tipton
Cedar River
G. W. Kelley
A. R. Leith
C. Hucke
Geo. Nicolaus
L. C. Kiser
C. Nienaber
A. B. Kelley
Geo. Herr
Mamie
Hattie Haussier
Kansas City
Wm. Ross
Burdette Perry
Bertha Lang
Muscatine
Guyford Leith
Iowa City
Leila Stevens
Walter Shaffer
Happy Celebration for Mrs Hanlon’s Ninety Ninth Birthday
Society notes recount a quiet gathering at Mrs Mary Hanlon’s 1017 East Ninth Street residence yesterday. Fourteen friends and family celebrated her long life of service and fortitude, with lunch, music, and flowers, and plans to honor her centennial next year.
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Mary Hanlon
East Ninth Street
Hanlon
James
Chicago
George
Tacoma
Washington
Elizabeth Porter
M. Kilbourne
Ames College
Porter
Mollie Wiles
Ida Porter
Matthewson
Walters
Gunzenhauser
Hanley
Breckon
Schmidt
Fred Giesler
Dauhter
Harker
Seniors Luncheon At Miss Hendricks Home
Seniors from the high school enjoyed a luncheon last evening at the home of Miss Anna Hendricks located at 668 East Tenth Street.
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Anna Hendricks
East Tenth
Last Senior Class Reunion Reception at Hendricks Home
Last meeting before graduation held at Miss Hendricks home with red and blue bunting and class rose decorations. Seniors enjoyed a luncheon served by Mrs. William Hendricks and Mrs. D T Eaton, renewing friendships ahead of tonight's graduation ceremony.
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William Hendricks
D. T. Eaton
H Schmidt and Son Concert at Trinity Reformed Church
The H Schmidt and Son Concert Company will perform at Trinity Reformed Church South Union tonight. The program features organ and flute solos, soprano Gertrude Moynahan, baritone Adams, and various vocal duets and instrumentals with a Victor Phonograph interlude.
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Trinity Reformed Church
South Union
H. Schmidt and Son Concert Company
Wilton
Gertrude Moynahan
Victor Phonograph
Nevin
Cal Stewart
Adams
Julius Schmidt
Earl Hudler
O’er. Pena
Ashher Miss Moynahan
Mr. Rockwell
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Cohens
Danks
Cornet
Sullivan
M. E. Ladies Aid Outing To Geneva Island Cottage
This morning at 9 30 the Ladies Aid society of the First M E church boarded Whitmores launch for a day at the Asthalter cottage on Geneva island. They took plenty of good things and the outing was described as very pleasant.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First M. E. Church
Whitmore
Asthalter Cottage
Geneva Island
Pioneer Industrial Members Attend Wedding Anniversary
The Pioneer Industrial members gathered at the St. Clair home on East Third Street and then visited Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler on Buell Street to celebrate the couple's marriage anniversary. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all.
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Pioneer Industrial
St. Claire
East Third Street
John Fowler
Buell Street
Y. W. C. A. Boating Club Plans Slough Outing
The Y. W. C. A. Boating Club will hold its weekly trip this evening at the slough with lunch and boating planned for members.
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Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
the Slough
Timberlcke Heads to Davenport on Firefly for Business
S. A. Timberlcke departed aboard the Firefly this noon for Davenport on a brief business trip.
River Road Survey Underway for Davenport Interurban
The survey party under W. H. Kimball began work on the river road this afternoon after finishing the Blue Grass Sweetland route. The first division of eight men laid out the line while a second pair of engineers took readings at the water works. The upper Sweetland Blue Grass route was completed this morning after a two week trek covering 155 800 feet along the proposed right of way. The project aims to run parallel to Rock Island lines with a shorter, flatter grade on the lower road, and the team expects to return to Davenport in about ten days.
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Davenport Interurban
W. H. Kimball
Blue Grass- Sweetland Road
Rock Island
Davenport
Stop and Think Farm Loans For Sale By G M Titus
The notice markets farm loans offered by G M Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue. It claims 28 years of experience and advertises safekeeping of money in various loan sizes.
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McErtitage
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Former Y M C A Secretary Visiting Tacoma
Former Y M C A secretary C F Nevius arrives from Indianapolis after attending a national conference. He serves as Tacoma association secretary and will stay several days giving talks at the association building including a stereoptical lecture on the Wonders of the Great Northwest Monday night.
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C. F. Nevius
Indianapolis
Ind
Nevius
Tacoma Association
Association
The
Great Northwest
Mr. Nevius
Wallace circus buys horse and cart for parade use
The Wallace circus management purchased a horse and Babcock buggy with a harness from Frank Bowman for 275 dollars. The traveling manager intends to use the outfit in the parade as his private conveyance. Bowman also supplied the circus with feed, selling over 200 bushels of oats.
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Wallace Circus
Frank Bowman
Bowman
Local shoppers see cyclones sale and travel notes
The column lists price cuts at Colin Mercantile Co and Cohn Mercantile Co with shirts underwear and knee pants. It notes many residents traveling by Firefly El Paso and North and South trains to Davenport Chicago Maquoketa and Washington for visits and funerals.
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Colin Mercantile Co
Child
Colin Mercantile Co.'s
Deeds of Transfer Filed in Muscatine
Emil Groshell and others transfer lot 7, block 5 in Gordon's addition to Lena M. Miller for a consideration of 1200 dollars as recorded by G M Titus for the Journal.
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County Recorder
G. M. Titus
Emil Groshell
Lena M. Miller
Gordon
Muscatine
Severe Hailstorm Strikes Oquawka Damaging Glass and Crops
Reports from Oquawka describe a severe hailstorm on Tuesday night with hail as large as hen eggs. The storm shattered windows along one side of the main street and caused substantial damage to crops and gardens around the city.
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Oquawka
Police Court Notes Report Theft and Minor Delinquents
Yesterday police court activity included a burglary at C A Snowden’s home with stolen two rings a locket a revolver and $2 50 cash. Investigators watch pawn shops as possible circus-related thieves. Several drunks were fined. Joseph Fetrow escaped from home again and accused stepmother of whipping him prompting Officer Zeug to file charges.
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C. A. Snowden
Joseph Fetrow
Zeug
Lucas Grove Road
Round Trip Rail Passage To Boston and New England Points
Chicago to Boston and New England routes offered with multiple price options 19.00 round trip plus 1.00 tax via Nickel Plate 24.00 via New York City all rail 23.00 via New York City and steamer in both directions with stops at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua within ticket limits. Three through trains daily with Pullman sleeping cars to major cities. Depart La Salle Street Chicago. reservations via John Y. Calahan at Adams Street Chicago.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Hmit
New York City
New York
Boston
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua
Ft. Warne
Findlay
Fostoria
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New England
la Salle St
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Passengers officers listed for travel division
ONE FARE J. H. Milliken, D. P. A., Louisville, Ky. F. D. Bush, D. P. A., Cincinnati, Ohio, J. E. Davenport, D. P. A., St. Louis, Mo, H. C. Bailey, N. W. P. A., Chicago, Il, C. L. STONE, Gen' Pass. Agent.
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J. H. Milliken
Louisville
F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. E. Davenport
St. Louis
H. C. Bailey
Chicago, Il
C. L. Stone
Gen’ Pass
Y. W. C. A. Cooking School Opportunity Highlight
Our girls should take advantage of this school to learn what Mrs. Mary L. Wade can teach them about cooking.
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Mary L. Wade
Mrs J C Mitchell Leaves Ottumwa for Chicago
Mrs J C Mitchell of Ottumwa departed on the Firefly at noon bound for Chicago after a visit in this city with her daughter Mrs Frank Williams.
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Frank Ashcraft
Chicago
Florence Speckler
H. Davis
Maquoketa
Josephine Thorley
Peoria
Lll
J. C. Mitchell
Ottumwa
Frank, Williams
FOR SALE Mason jars and skin powder ad
Classified notice offers a 1/2 gallon size Mason jars at 25 cents and a Latin skin powder described as gossamer beauty for sale. Address at 603 East Ninth Street and inquiry at Roselawn Avenue.
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East Ninth Street
Train Schedule Showcases Diverted Routes and Times
In Effect June 3 1906 the timetable lists eastbound trains from Davenport Chicago and Chicago Fast Mail with departure and arrival times along with southwest routes to Kansas City Denver and California Limited. Local freight runs and notable stops include Washington Oskaloosa and Ft Worth connections with multiple daily services.
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Davenport
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
California’ Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Elecadens Nes
Wilton Trains From Muscatine Schedules
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday. No. 368 leaves at 6:25 am and arrives at Muscatine. No. 367 departs 12:30 pm, No. 362 departs 3:20 pm, and No. 361 departs 5:50 pm.
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Wilton
Muscatine
Westbound Freights Schedules on Main Line Trail
Rail notices show daily freight and local runs on Main Line Trail with departures at 9:30 am daily except Sunday and 12 pm, plus 2:50 pm in some segments. References include The Dm No. 71 local freight and additional daily No. 2 and No. T2 timetable entries.
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ChassPd
Csves Oak
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway In Effect April 9 1908
In effect April 9 1908 timetable details for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway show eastbound and westbound passenger and freight services with numbered trains and times. The fragment notes passenger service numbers and freight operations with times such as 3 and 5 passenger trains and late afternoon to early morning windows.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine Western Train Schedule Notice
Passenger No 102 arrives and Passenger No 101 leaves with Freight arriving and leaving daily except Sunday. W S Underdonk, Agent.
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Tabst
Taris
W. S. Underdonk
Passenger train timetable notes Muscatine routes and stops
North and south bound train numbers 4 2 6 list Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello and round house stops with times. Service runs daily except Sundays for Nos 4 and 2, and Mondays for No 6. Northbound Nos 5 2 show arrivals at Muscatine Round House Helen’s Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction with evening departures.
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Muscatine North
South Bound
Muscatine
Len Teens
Hahn's Switch
Fruitland
Grandview
Round House
Wapello
Flrick Junction
North
Firick Junction
Helen’s Switch
Fruitiang
Elrick Junction
Fiahn
Firiek Junction
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