Iowa State Bar to Hold Waterloo Convention in July
The Iowa State Bar association will host its annual convention in Waterloo on July 9 and 10 with hundreds of lawyers attending. Chicago’s Hon. George R. Peck will give the principal address, and a banquet is planned for July 9 at the Ellis hotel. Speakers include Hon. R. M. Wright, Hon. Ss. S. Wright, Hon. Henry Vollmer, Hon. F. F. Faville, Dean Charles Noble Gregory, and Hon. Chas. W. Mullan.
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Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Waterloo
George R. Peck
Chicago
Ellis Hotel
R. M. Wright
Dodge
Ss. S. Wright
Tipton
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
F. F. Faville
Storm Lake
Chas. W. Mullan
Aa. B. Lovejoy
John Cliggitt
Mason City
James G. Berryhill
Des Moines
A. N. Hobson
West Union
H. M. Towner
H. E. Deemer
Local News Highlights From Muscatine and Surrounding Areas
A flurry of short travels and visits throughout Muscatine, West Liberty, and nearby towns features Mrs. Mary Shellady of Lone Tree, Miss May Longstreth of Letts, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fath, Miss Alberta Healey from Nichols, and Mrs. W. Watters returning home. Several others, including Miss Tillie Silverman, Miss Blanche Garard, and Miss Kate Kiefner, depart for visits or travel. Notable events include Thomas McCulloch arriving from Cloquet for a short visit, Miss Mildred Wabnitz returning from Washington, and librarian Emma L. Mahin heading to New York and Zurone en route to Europe. Additionally, local ads promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Swan's Down cake flour from Igleheart Brothers.
Obituary: Mrs. Mary Matilda Shellabarger 86
Mary Matilda Shellabarger a longtime Muscatine and Louisa counties resident died suddenly at her son H M Shellabarger in Washington Iowa after paralysis struck her on Saturday. Born in New Jersey she moved to Iowa in 1837 and married T Beard Shellabarger. she leaves four sons, a daughter who died young, a brother Jerry Browning and many grandchildren. Funeral held at the old home with Rev M G Hamil officiating. burial at Indian Creek cemetery.
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Mary Matilda Shellabarger
Muscatine
Louisa
H. M. Shellabarger
Washington
Iowa
Grandview
Browning
New Jersey
Muscatine County
Louisa County
T. Beard Shellabarger
Jerry Browning
M. G. Hamil
Indian Creek Cemetery
Mrs. Silverthorn Dies at Home After Long Illness
Mrs. Silverthorn died Sunday May 31 after a bed confinement since May 20. Born 1833 in Manchester Maryland she married W G Silverthorn in 1851 and leaves five children two daughters and three sons including W A Silverthorn. Survivors include three sisters and nine grandchildren with three great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the W A Silverthorn home and burial followed in Wapello cemetery.
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Wm. Barns
Elmer Jobson
Maud
Mildred
Alpha Silverthorn
Garnet
Marguerite Hale
Winifred
Andrew Brown
W. A. Silverthorn
S. B. Ross
Wapello Cemetery
Modern Woodmen Decorates Graves of Deceased Members
In line with custom, the committee formed last Tuesday by the Modern Woodmen of America visited cemeteries yesterday afternoon to decorate the graves of all deceased members with flowers.
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Woodmen of America
Superb Service to Niagara Falls and Canadian Resorts
Special low round trip fares are in effect to many resorts on the Grand Trunk Railway System. Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls double track. For copies of tourist publications, fares, and descriptive pamphlets apply to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., 135 Adams St., Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temagami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
Adams St
City orders Muscatine residents to trim trees
All residents of Muscatine are hereby notified that unless all trees along the sidewalks are trimmed so that the branches are at least 10 feet above the pavement, they will be prosecuted according to the city ordinance. Ten days will be given in which to conform to the law. Per order, W. J. Vannatta. Chief of Police.
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Muscatine
W. J. Vannatta
Mary Carpenter Hosts Cooking Party in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa on West Hill Miss Mary Carpenter hosts a cooking party honoring visitors Miss Leona Pugh of Burlington Colorado and Miss Madge Gee of Iowa City. Pugh attends the Owen Williams wedding and several church groups held special services last night with sermons for men women and children.
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Columbus Junction
West Hill
Mary Carpenter
Leona Pugh
Burlington
Colo
Madge Gee
Iowa City
Calvin Foster
Reeder
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Curtis
Grandview
Noland
Musecatine
Muscatine
Effie Kelly
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Nellie Moore
Town City
Ed. Salmon
Local Visitors Return Home and Travelers Move On
The text notes a daughter visiting with G. A. Salmon and wife returning to Newton Iowa. Harry Stevens travels from Wilton to visit his mother Mrs. Jas. Stevens with Mrs. John Hanft near Cotter. Mr and Mrs Jacob Edwards return to Acheson after attending Newton Edwards funeral. Mr and Mrs Frank Christie of Wapello change cars to Brighton to manage a store bought by Frank Christie’s father.
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G. A. Salmon
Newton
Iowa
Harry Stevens
Wilton
Jas. Stevens
John Hanft
Cotter
Jacob Edwards
Newton Edwards
Acheson
Frank Christie
Wapello
Brighton
Cattle Loose in Park Place Reined In by Officers
Thirty six head owned by Will Brothers escaped their pasture in Park Place last night and wandered to Kecklerville. Officers with two Coyner livery barn men rounded up the cattle and drove them to the Second and Walnut feed yard. Fence damage near the washout was repaired and the cattle were returned to pasture. Frank Chayka was reimbursed for property damage at Ninth and Cypress.
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Will Brothers
Park Place
Kecklerville
Jack Caster
Coyner
Second and
Walnut Street
Frank Chayka
Ninth and
Cypress Street
Rock Island Trains Delayed by Landslides
Heavy rains slowed the Rock Island line south of this city with slides near Whiskey Hollow washing dirt on the embankment. Passengers ran slowly for miles while section crews cleared mud, restoring normal runs to Columbus Junction. Further washouts occurred south of Centerville and near Trenton, Missouri.
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Rock Island
Whiskey Hollow
Columbus Junction
Centerville
Trenton
Siloam School Closes With Program
West Liberty Iowa June 8 Miss Lela M Rhodes closed a very successful term of school at Siloam for the fourth time. An illness prevented the planned picnic though an excellent program was presented. After summer Miss Rhodes will return to Siloam.
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West Liberty
Lela M. Rhodes
Siloam
Katie Poole
Little Jim
Frank Heath
Church Notes Highlight Week of Events
Local pastors announce a busy week with an Oriental reception featuring many nations, a Philathea dolls exhibit, and a program. Baseball against Mulford, a Thursday meeting, and a W H M S session follow. Mary B. Thompson from Des Moines to speak, a musical evening, and Children’s Day planned. Trustees meet, pastor away Monday to Thursday.
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China
Japan
India
Burma
Philippines
Italy
Bulgaria
Africa
Philathea
P. M. Musser
West Second Street
The
Highlanders
Miss Tracy
Mary B. Thompson
Des Moines
F. H. Little
Ladies’ Aid Society
Havercamp
Board of Trustees
Iowa Wesleyan
Young Women and Aid Societies Schedule Meetings
The Young Women's Guild with Miss Mattie Dora meets on East Seventh Street Tuesday evening. South Muscatine Aid society holds church parlors Wednesday with Mrs. William Gertenbach hosting. Thursday prayer meeting. Saturday Ladies' Missionary society at church parlors. Quarterly collection urged. Friday hosts for Ladies' Aid at church include Mesdames Smalley Schmidt Epperly Ellis Ewing Vanatta. South Muscatine Aid invited.
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Young Women’s Guild
Mattie Dora
East Seventh Street
South Muscatine Aid Society
William Gertenbach
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames R. Smalley
H. Schmidt
W. Epperly
John Ellis
J. L. Ewing
C. Vanatta
Grace Lutheran Church Activities Schedule
Monday evening class at 7 30 at the church. Tuesday monthly meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society at 7 45 with the Gloria Christi chapter part of the program. Confirmation classes meet next week to hear the pastor's address.
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Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Church Society and Meetings Announced
On Wednesday the Ladies Aid Society meets at the church at 2 o'clock and the evening class gathers at 7 30. Thursday hosts a prayer meeting at 7 45 with the conclusion of John chapter one and a council meeting after.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Church Society Meetings Announced for Week
Monday evening The Farther Lights society will meet at Miss May Shoemaker home on Busch. Tuesday afternoon The Women s mission circle meets with Mrs J H Selden on West Third street. Thursday evening Prayer meeting. Friday Ladies Aid holds all day sewing. Friday evening Baraca class banquet after the ball game at Weed Park clubhouse.
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First Baptist Church
Farther Lights Society
Church Groups Schedule Sparse Meeting Times
Tuesday night at 7 45 the building committee meets. Wednesday evening choir practice at 7 45 at the church. Friday evening league meeting at 7 45. Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid society meets in South Muscatine. Friday afternoon the Ladies Aid society meets at the church with a business session accompanying regular work.
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Ladies‘ Aid Society
South Muscatine
Ladies’ Aid Society
Standard Bearers Meet At Musserville Church
The Musserville M. E. Church hosts a 7:30 p m gathering for the Standard Bearers with a principal address by E M Warner. A Brotherhood of St Paul meeting follows on Tuesday at 7:30 p m with ice cream and cake served and wives invited. Thursday evening features a prayer meeting on the topic Forgiving.
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Brotherhood of St. Paul
E. M. Warner
Evening church program and meetings announced
Sunday school at 2 30 p m with preaching at 3 30 p m. The Ladies Aid gathers Friday afternoon. Prayer meeting and catechetical instruction at 6 45 p m.
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Ladies’ Aid
New Hampshire Couple Welcome Eight and Half Pound Daughter
A baby girl was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Richard Beckner of New Hampshire street. The newborn weighed eight and a half pounds.
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Richard Beckner
New Hampshire Street
Digest the Food with Kodol for Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol as the sole digestion solution that works on all foods. It claims lab tests show instant relief and a quick recovery by digesting every component of a meal, backed by a signed guarantee with a money-back offer. Made by E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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State Bar Association
Ill
Charles M. Hart
National Biscuit Company
Mary Shellady
Lone Tree, F
Muscae
May Longstreth
Letts
City
Mrs
Roy Fath
Alberta Healey
Nichols
W. Watters
C. A. Moss
Milwaukee, Wis
Wellman
Tillie Silverman
Mary and
Rosa Bleeden
Blanche Garard
Mulberry Avenue
Washington, Ia
Grace Ott
McGreer
Thomas McCulloch
Jefferson School
Cloquet, Minn
C. A. Hendryx
J. H. Wehrle
Igleheart Brothers, Desk
Evansville
Indiana
Mildred Wabnitz
Washington, In
J. D. Fulham
East Front Street
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
H. J. Dilatush
John Close
Nettie Silberhorn
Frank Telford
Lone Tree
Henry Coffman
W. L. Walter
Atalissa
Kate Kiefner
East Fifth Street
Bayfield
Emma L. Mahin
P. M. Musser Public Library
New York City
Ida
Julia Hutchinson
Zurone
J. B. Heinrich
Pilot Grove
Riverside
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
Alpha Wabnitz
Boulder
Boulder University
Mary Seevers
Oskaloosa
St. Katheryn's School
Louise Seevers
Castoria
Atlas Marquette
Pat W
Killion’s Livery Barn
Pat
Jack Oaster
Priven
East Second Street
Siloam School
Lela Rhodes
Harry Poole
Mr. Vernon
Vernon Bells
Dead Bird
E. A. Poole
M. E. Church
First Presbyterian Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Cirect
Herrick
Thompson Bros. Co
Musserville M. E. Church
Fairport Lutheran Church
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
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