Local Notes on Births Marriages and Visits
A birth is reported on Oak street, a marriage license issued to George Sawyer and Bessie Murphy. Visitors include Mrs. Peter Kile of Moline and William Kelly of Kansas City. Anita L. Jean of Cedar Falls attends institute here, Miss Anna McDougall sails for Santa Fe, and Joseph Kessler travels to Nichols. McCoims promotes June bargains. Trinity Guild sells cakes at 112 East Fourth. Joseph Rosenfield to Billings for work. Dr. Cal W Smith promotes inhalation TB treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestenlehner’s
George Sawyer
Bessie Murphy
Mulberry Avenue
William Kelly
Kansas City
Mark Anson
West Fourth Street
Anita L. Jean
Cedar Falls
W. S. McKee
McColm's June Sale Promises Unbelievable Bargains
In Muscatine residents are invited to shop McColm's June Sale with dress goods and merchandise advertised at exceptionally low prices. The notice urges people to come tomorrow and Saturday to seize the fresh stock and grab the best deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
McCoim’s
For Sale or Exchange Walter L Johnson Lots
West Hill river overlook lots adjacent to P M Musser residence offered by Walter L Johnson. Finest building location in the city. Sale for cash or exchange for a residence. See F S Pentzer, agent, or owner W L Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Johnson
West Hill
P. M. Musser
F. S. Pentzer
W.L. Johnson
Society Meeting Concludes Season at Local Homes
A society gathered yesterday at Mrs F R McElhaney’s home 524 East Second street with strong attendance and productive work. It voted to suspend summer meetings with June 24 as the last session until September and the final session will be at Mrs Luther Woods 613 East Fourth street of the German Baptist church parlor. The group finished substantial tasks and will reconvene Wednesday afternoon June 17 at the church parlor.
United Brethren Church Picnic At Weed Park
The annual United Brethren church picnic was held yesterday at Weed Park with about 250 attendees. The crowd rode the 3 PM car from the switch to the park where a 6 PM picnic supper was served, ice cream and lemonade sold, and everyone returned downtown after a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Brethren Church
Weed Park
American Patriots Hold Wehrekly Meeting
The American Patriots Sewing group held a weekly gathering with members discussing club activities and upcoming community events. Details on speakers or outcomes not provided in the fragment.
Camping Party Planned at Geneva Island Next Week
About ten young men, including John and Edward Kennefick, Guy Bear, Louis Beard, Alfred Wagner, Arleigh Ruckdeschel, Jack Wood, Clarence Hahn and Edwin Lilli bridge, will camp at Geneva Island in honor of Jack Wood of Chicago. The group will row, fish, and enjoy a general good time during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Cey
Geneva Island
Jack Wood
Chicago
Edward Kennefick
John
Guy Bear
Louis Beard
Alfred Wagner
Arleigh Ruckdeschel
Clarence Hahn
Edwin Lillibridge
Dorcas Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Hartman’s Home
The Dorcas Sewing society gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Hartman at Fifth and Walnut. Members enjoyed sewing and fellowship with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. John Feuster’s home on Washington street to sew for Hershey Memorial hospital.
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Dorcas Sewing Society
Hartman
William Hartman
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
John Feuster
Washington Street
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Shower in honor of Miss Maude Vanatta
The second shower for Miss Maude Vanatta was hosted last evening at Miss Helen Lezotte’s East Third street home by the A B C club. Guests praised the coming marriage to L R Henderson as red and white decor plus yellow and white in the parlor highlighted the event. Cut flowers and refreshments completed the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Vanatta
Helen Lezotte
East Third Street
A. B. C. Club
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Regular Session
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Congregational church met yesterday afternoon at the church. Sewing was done and plans for a summer picnic were discussed but not settled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
South Muscatine Ladies Entertained by Aid Society
The South Muscatine Aid society of the First Presbyterian church was entertained yesterday afternoon at the church parlors. A large amount of work was done and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Cora Kendig's home on East Hill on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Reports Sewing
The Ladies Sewing Society held its regular meeting with the usual sewing activities and fellowship noted. Members discussed ongoing projects and share progress on communal garments and decorative items.
Aid Society Holds Profitable Meeting
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Lutheran church met in the church parlors yesterday afternoon. They spent the time sewing and accomplished considerable work and plan to meet again tomorrow afternoon.
Presbyterian Ladies Tea at Church Parlors
Mesdames Rose Smalley Herman Schmidt Clayton Vanatta Lee Ewing John Ellis and W Epperly will entertain the ladies of the Pres byterian church at the church parlors tomorrow afternoon. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Rose Smalley
Herman Schmidt
Clayton, Vanatta
Lee Ewing
John Ellis
W. Epperly
the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League Picnic At Citizens' Railway Park
About forty members of the Epworth league of the First M. E. church gathered at Citizens' Railway park for a pleasant evening. Supper was served at 6 30 oclock and games and other amusements followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Citizens’ Railway Park
Davenport-Nuptial For Miss Mary DeLescaille And Clarence Stafford
The wedding of Miss Mary DeLescaille of Davenport to Clarence A. Stafford son of Dr C L Stafford formerly of Muscatine will be solemnized tonight at the bride’s mother's Davenport home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary DeLescaille
Davenport
Clarence A. Stafford
C. L. Stafford
Muscatine
Pythian Sisters Meet Reads Mil ton Delegate Report
At last evening's meeting the report of delegate Mrs. John Millar to the Milton Indiana Pythian Sisters convention was read and approved. A social time followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
John Millar
Milton, In
St Matthias School Alumni Reunion Scheduled for Next Monday
Invitations go out for the annual St Matthias school alumni reunion and the reception for the class of 08 to be held Monday evening. The event marks the gathering of former students and their families with a social reception following.
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St. Matthias School
Ladies' Aid Sewing Bee at First Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church plans an all day sewing bee at the church parlors tomorrow. A picnic dinner will be served to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
New Rockers on Sale in Muscatine
Advertises a selection of rockers in Muscatine with various styles and finishes. Prices range from 2.25 to 4.50, claiming high value and desirability to attract buyer interest.
Royal Neighbors Of America Meeting At M W A Hall
An enthusiastic gathering of Royal Neighbors of America met at the M W A hall last evening. The Wilton assembly report was presented and received with high satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of
America
M. W. A. Hall
Wilton Assembly
McColm's Dry Goods Co Bargain Days Offer
Two big bargain days at McColm's Dry Goods Co present a chance to buy summer dry goods at manufacturer prices. The notice emphasizes scarce stock and direct savings for shoppers seeking seasonal apparel and basics.
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McColm’s Dry Goods Co
White Lily notes and social rounds in Foster and Edgington
The column records Johnson brothers starting a home construction project for Dan Kleist in Foster. It lists visits and family gatherings across Muscatine and Edgington including Anna Schmidt from Germany visiting Mrs. Tony Richter, and multiple social callings involving Parchett, Vetter, Thomas, and Parchett relatives. Also notes heavy rain damaging crops and impassable roads.
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White Lily
Valentine Vetter
Muscatine
L. R. Hyett
Millersburg
Frank Thomas
William Schnier
William Parchett
William Taylor
Charles Mewes
Ferdinand
William Parchert
Geo. Raush
Rock Island
Ernst
Willie Vetter
Wncle
Walliam
John Cannam
Paul Schutte
Illinois City
Omer Thomas
Melvan Thomas
Fern
Drury
William Thomas
Dewitt
Jane Thomas
Fortunate Texan Endorses New Life Pills Cure
E. W. Goodloe of Dallas Texas claims a sure cure for malaria and biliousness using Dr Kings New Life Pills priced at 25 cents. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store carries them.
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E. W. Goodloe
Dallas
Texas
Dr. King
Havercamp
Bargains at Mc Colm Dry Goods Co This Week
The Mc Colm Dry Goods Co offers remarkable discounts all week. Shoppers are urged not to miss these exceptional bargains as prices are cut across departments. Major savings highlighted for clothing housewares and textiles.
Mineral Bath City Reached by Grand Trunk Routes
The Mineral Bath City Mt. Clemens is accessible without changing cars via the Grand Trunk Railway System. Time tables and a descriptive pamphlet are available free by writing Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Extension Club 15 Formed at YMC A
An extension club trained for Christian work forms at the Y M C A and held its first meeting. Led by J G Mitchell, members study reading and speaking methods and will assist at church services Sunday evenings outside the city. Visitors Mrs Marvy J Bell and Mrs Bertha Venard visit S L Johnson.
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J. G. Mitchell
Wash Suits Reduced at McColm Dry Goods Co
Great reductions on this season's wash suits offered all week by McColm Dry Goods Co. Readily available sizes and styles promise value.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Red Men Rent Binhuff Building For Fourth Of July
The Red Men in Muscatine have rented the Binhuff building at Walnut street between Second and Third to host the Fourth of July events. Executive and sub-committees will meet there. rooms open each evening for members and friends. C C Gardner of Rock Island coordinates an excursion by rail from Montezuma Riverside Wellman Barnes City and other line towns to Muscatine.
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Binhuff
Muscatine
Walnut
Second
C. C. Gardner
Rock Island
Montezuma
Riverside
Wellman
Barnes City
Cooking a Pleasure with Clark Jewel Gas Stove
A Clark Jewel gas stove advertised by Frank Ashcraft near the Kemble hotel promises time and labor savings, reducing fuel use and worry for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ashcraft
Kemble Hotel
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Smyrna
Primrose Batiste
Ward
Mennen
Toben. Malone
John Peterson
Oak Street
Peter Kile
Moline, Ill
August Thede
Anna McDougall
Newell Avenue
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Candy Kitchen
Z. Black
Liberty
Edward Healey
Arden
St. Matthias Catholic School
Grand Opera House
Trinity Guild
Rectory
East Fourth Street
Joseph Kessler
East Fifth Street
Nichols
Joseph Rosenfield
Billings, Mont
Huttig Manufacturing Co
Cal. W. Smith
E. H. Lane
Peoria
Ill
D. H. Sauer
Alberta
Rev. H. Martin
G. A. R. Post
John Cirele
Adjt
Gus. Schmidt
J. E. Pomroy
Ben Pomroy
Smalley Avenue
Beloit
Wis
McColm
German Baptist Church
South Muscatine Ladies
Extension Club
YMC. 4
Marvy J. Bell
Storm Lake
Bertha Venard
Hawarden, In
S. L. Johnson
V. Journal
West 3Rd St
Bath
City
W. D. Peck
Fred Vetter
Hawkeye Button Co
West 2Nd St
Inquire A. Journal
B. R. Finder
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Seiler Bros
Muscatine Produce CO
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