Oration and Foretelling Careers of 1900 Graduates
A long piece on high school graduates from 1900 with prophecies for many students. Names such as Carl Ross Mamie Markmann Anna Rankin and Roy Baker appear in vivid predictions about future careers, marriages, and achievements. The address by Prof Bahumil Shimek urged effort, ambition, balance, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ross
United States
Mamie Markmann
Justice Detwiler
Africa
Jessie Althaus
Lula Leyda
Anna Richie
Alvina Kaufmann
Glenn Ashton
United States Senate
Anna Rankin
Cashier
Earl S. Hudler
the Treasury
Emma Berry
East
Waldorf- Astoria
Laura Junkin
Worl
W. G. Gates
Tie
Josie Wyant
Robert R. McCampbell
Sunday School Herald
Adelaide Heller
Frank G. Holcomb
Alice +Hayes
Miss Hayes
Anna Molis
Europe
Henry Sawyer
Bertha Sherwood
Ralph Rayburn
Chicago
Hilda Busch
Edgar Francis
Helen Davis
Jay Lawrence
Julia Hutchinson
May Baird
Bahumil Shimek
State University
Mearest
Cremona
Musserville Notes Include Farewell for Pastor Slocum
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a farewell reception for Rev. G. M. D. Slocum at the Pease home on Hershy Avenue after six years in Musserville. Other items mention Epworth League delegate changes, Ina Cate’s appointment for June 21 24, visits to the penitentiary at Ft. Madison, and local events including parades and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Pilgrim Congregational Church
G. M. D. Slocum
S. M. Pease
Hershy Avenue
Epworth League
Wellman
Musserville League
Ina Cate
South Muscatine
Ft. Madison
Rock Island
Oregon Street
Mary Lutherham
Beaver Dem
Wis
Wm. Rathenberg
North Oak Street
Hershey
Owen Smith
Musserville
M. E
George Judison
Ames Town
John Lemkeu
Master Wesley Neibling
Peter Roman
Firard Walters
Lone Tree
Bridges Rise Over County Ditch Near Conesville
Conesville reports two new bridges over the county ditch west of town. Both bridges, purchased from the Indiana Bridge Company, brighten local infrastructure and join several nearby installations. A town well fund is being started by subscription to improve the community water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bridge Company
Kate Cone
S. W. Field
Iowa City
Wm. Harper
Nan. Heath
J. F. Bacon
Allen McCullough
Columbus Junction
W. S. McKee
Charles Cicil
Jno
Gay
Frank Gay
Jas. McKee
Muscatine
Wilbur Crow
the Reformed Church
Farewell to Our Class of 1900 in Final Group Assembly
The poem bids farewell to the graduating class of 1900, reflecting on years past and the coming challenges of life. It emphasizes preparation, perseverance, and pride in classmates’ future achievements, while noting that paths divide yet shared triumphs through effort remain.
Misconceptions Concerning School and Moral Guidance
A speaker urges students to seek inner success over wealth and rank, stressing duty, a clear mind, and a pure heart. The school’s role is to build good citizens, not train for a specific trade, and to prepare pupils for emergencies while promoting equality and tolerance in a democratic society.
Farm Hand Steals Horses In Court Case
In Squire Tappe's court W Carter explains he is a farmer while questioned about a horse found with him that belonged to Bar ney Miller. Charley Frazer, who borrowed a horse, sold horse gear to Mrs Carter and shows little recall after heavy drinking. Miller recovered both horse and harness. Frazer admits drinking at many places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carter
Squire Tappe
Barney Miller
Charley Frazey
Carter
Ross
South West Muscatine Social Notes Highlight Local Events
Mr and Mrs W Miller tend a sick baby while Mrs M Hawk plans a Saturday trip to Myrtle to stay with her daughter. Hose company members wear uniforms for a planned outing. Miss Merlie Royster hosts a birthday party with friends. Funeral services for Mrs Anna Lemkau mark a sad day for relatives and neighbors as two children mourn their mother.
Court Happenings Courthouse Entries And Judgments
New court entries list John N Collins deceased probate with Everett E Collins named executor without bond. Sworn accounts yield judgments of 112.80 and 93.57 at 6 percent interest. J C Dickerson vs Isaac Dickerson ends with a guardian appointed. L W Gates vs Eva Gates assigns guardian ad litem. defendant found of unsound mind. Frank F Sheldon appointed permanent guardian with bond. Emma Luse vs James Luse shows equity default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Collins
Everett E. Collins
Martin W. Stapleton
Wm. McCormick
J. C. Dickerson
Igaac
Dickerson
L. W. Gates
Eva Gates
N. Rosenberger
Frank F. Sheldon
James Luse
Equity
Wilton City Purchases Water Works Plan
The city of 3ttussatine buys the water works plan owned by Chora d, a corporation, for 100 008 dollars and will take possession on December 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Advocate
3Ttussatine
Chora
Harine
Special Music Planned For Conference Services
Grace church prepares special musical entertainments for the English Lutheran conference services next week. Mrs Ed Gobble Miss Nellie Robertson Mrs J L Murphy and Lemoine Porter will perform on the evenings along with a quartet arranged by Miss Timm. Visitors from the Eastern Conference and Iowa Synod will be hosted with entertainment, and services will be at the Presbyterian church with nine conference churches represented by pastors and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Ed. Gobble
Nellie Robertson
J. L. Murphy
Lemoine Porter
Timm
Eastern Conferenceg
Iowa Synod
Presbyterian Church
Pearl Worth Hundreds Found Near McGregor
Mrs. Richard Houdek showcases a twelve grain pearl found by her husband near McGregor. A beauty with minor whitish spots, valued at about $150 though its perfect form could fetch $250. Houdek, moving his button factory to McGregor, currently seeks workers for a clam fishing venture which may reopen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Houdek
McGregor
Houdek
Seventy-First Birthday of Philip Stein Celebrated
A large gathering of relatives and friends honored Philip Stein on Chestnut street for his seventy-first birthday with a served repast by young ladies. The party included the traditional candle lighting and an evening of lawn socializing and joyful conversation reflecting his enduring hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Stein
Chestnut Street
Burglary Charge Leads to Jail Stay in Goshen Township
William Morris was brought from West Liberty by Constable Morris and jailed on a breaking and entering charge. He allegedly entered Ira Sider’s Goshen home and N Doty’s nearby residence last Wednesday, stealing a gold watch and $30. A preliminary hearing before Squire Jones of West Liberty was held, and Morris was bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
West Liberty
Constable Morris
Ira Sider
Goshen Township
N. Doty
Squire Jones
Quiet deeds and the risks of drunk behavior
The remark notes that many do good deeds yet talk too much about them and cautions that drunk men can still be harmed. It reflects on perception versus reality about alcohol related injuries and public talking points.
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Thompson Bros
Wittich Bros
Ottie Snyder
West Front St
Barnard’s Model Laundry
Iowa Avenue
Geo
B. Fisch
Joe King
Salvation Army
Booth
Red Cross Society
Roy Baker
Alice Collins
Washington
Prof
Conesville
Peety
V. Hoffman
Southwest Muscatine
Carters
Bere Panton Antee
Grdek
New York
Addieos
Sears, Reetues & Co
ARS, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Fulton, Desplaines and Wayman Sts
Chicago, Ill
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