Local notes on weddings deaths and excursions
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs J P Berry at Gedar and Twelfth streets. Two marriage licenses issued to Isaac P Johnson with Anna Bettis and George H McClosky with Marie K Funck. Church and civic notices include Argus lodge Iowa Legion of Honor meeting and M E excursion lunch on the boat with planned dinners. Residents travel and visitors to and from Muscatine Oska loosa and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Berry
Gedar and
Twelfth Streets
Isaac P. Johnson
Anna IL. Bettis
George H. McClosky
Marie K. Funck
Wilton
Purity Chapter
Electa Chapter
Wilton Presbyterian Church
George Nicolaus
Masonic Hall
N. A. McAulay
Presbyterian Church of
Bloom
Reform Church
A. L. Lindner
Cal. Smith
W. H. Graff
Anna Cummins
A. B Othmer
Carrie Bogard
Ames
E. P. Ingham
Wilhelmina Gladstone
G. A. Riemcke
Gertrude Cole
Wymer
Block
Daut
Parmalee
Anna
Hamlin
Fishburn
Evans
Hart
W. D. Platt
Fireworks Shipment Shocks Town at Hacker's
A large delivery arrives at Hacker's featuring firecrackers balloons torpedoes and assorted fireworks. The notice invites patrons to visit and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hacker's
Hacker
Forepaugh and Sells Circus Campaign Replaces Wallace Posters
Muscatine residents awoke to see Wallace show bills torn down as Forepaugh and Sells posters go up city wide. J H Harper leads an 18 man crew in placing notices ahead of the circus arrival on the 20th. Harper debunks circus trust rumors and says Ringling Brothers own part of the show with Bailey of Barnum and Bailey. posters cover surrounding rural routes.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Bill
Wallace
Mr. Harper
Circus
Harper
Circus Trust
Sells
Ringling Brothers
Bailey
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Trust
Made Auto Tour Party Returns From Joy City Visit
A party from Joy NL arrived by Schaefer's Reo bus and Kaiser's White Steam to a city excursion. They spent the day here before sailing 8:30 pm on the Steamer Helen Blair to New Boston and traveling home by wagonette. The group included Mr and Mrs B Davidson Mr and Mrs Charles Shoppa Mr and Mrs Virgil Love Mr and Mrs S S Bonnff Mrs S Ives Mr and Mrs C H Thornhill Mr and Mrs M E Badgford all residents of Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Kaiser
Helen Blair
New Boston
B. Davidson
Charles Shoppa
Virgil Love
S. S. Bonnff
S. Ives
C. H. Thornhill
M. E Badgford
Joy
Cubs and Nationals Clash At Fair Grounds Tonight
A fast amateur game at the fair grounds pits the Cubs against the Nationals for the season's second meeting. Both teams are evenly matched and wary of a win. The Nationals won the earlier bout 9 to 8, and the Cubs aim to even the score this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Cubs
Nationals
Allison Illness Report Disproven
Washington June 13. Senator Allison’s condition remains unchanged. He would have attended the Senate session today if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Washington, D. C
Senate
North Prairie School Closes With Treat and Program
North Prairie on June 13 held a closing program led by teacher Miss Pearl Greiner. Visitors joined in the festivities, and students performed songs and recitations before a planned Saturday strawberry supper at the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
Pearl Greiner
D. Schoemaker
Jennie Reesink
G. Maylone
B. F. Greiner
A. Armstrong
Stella Keller
Ollie Danner
Josie Hopkins
Mildred Freyermuth
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Chas. Fryberger
Two-Cent Mileage Proposed by Sherman in House
Representative Sherman of New York introduced a bill setting two cents per mile as passenger rates for all interstate railroads. The plan creates a uniform mileage book system valid on any line and would take effect January 1 next year. The measure was referred to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, where Sherman is the leading Republican member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
New York
House
United States
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Bankers in Session at Iowa State Meeting
Nearly 700 bankers attend the Iowa state association in Cedar Rapids with reports from officers and an address by R B Armstrong of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
State Association
R. B. Armstrong
New York
Married Last Evening in Junction Home
Miss Lutie S Rippey wed Edwin G Wheeler at 8 oclock in the Rippey home Columbus Junction Iowa The couple left for Davenport after the ceremony and will make their home there Family members witnessed the nuptials and extended congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Rippey
Junction
Columbus Junction
Lutie S
Edwin G. Wheeler
J. C. Kendrick
Methodist Church
Davenport
Preachers Have Picnic Before Big Game
Seven Muscatine ministers and families spent the day picnicking on the Illinois side. They left at 9 AM on Whitmore's launch and planned to return about 5 PM. A noon dinner was served and the group carried baseball gear suggesting practice for tomorrow's game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Elliott
PUPILS OF MISS MANLOVE GIVE PLEASING RECITAL
The third in a series of piano recitals by Miss Flora J. Manlove was held at the public library last evening. Relatives and friends attended as the season’s final event, with each performer delivering precise, well prepared pieces. Participants included Fern Crow Marie Grossheim Gladys Hudler Bernice Weigand Gertrude Kranz Bessie Ratcliff Gladys Weigand Thekla Eichoff Pearl Corwin Minnie Noll Carrie Herwig Edith Stohr Anna Sheppard Florence and Clarence Frambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora J. Manlove
Miss Manlove
Golf Club Members to Hold Dances Series
A series of dances will be held at the Golf and Country club house for members only, starting June 19 and continuing on alternate Tuesdays. Music is provided by the club with no charge to members. Committee: R. D. Davidson, F. O. Block, F. F. Giesler, J. W. Jones, Robert Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf and Country Club
R. D. Davidson
F. O. Block
F. F. Giesler
J. W. Jones
Robert Jackson
Alumni Dinner Draws Iowa State University Alumni
The annual ISU alumni dinner was held at the Iowa City armory last night at 6 o'clock. Muscatine delegates included Judge and Mrs. D. V. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Giessler, and Attorney J. F. Devitt. About 490 alumni attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Armory
Iowa City
Muscatine
D. V. Jackson
H. F. Giessler
J. F. Devitt
Entertaining Program Presented by Weed Park Club
The Weed Park club hosts Thirty-Three club members and guests tonight with vocal selections by Mrs. E L McColm a ladies quartet a Tennyson paper by Rev J N Elliott and a Current Events talk by Dr J T Martin. The program is described as exceptionally pleasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Thirty-Three
E. L. McColm
Tennyson
J.N. Elliott
J. T. Martin
Royal Reserve Society Social at Fisch Hall
Royal Reserve society held a lively meeting last night at Fisch hall with a short program of recitations and songs. Members enjoyed the evening together in a cordial gathering, sharing music and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Reserve Society
Fisch Hall
Fraternal Initiation and Election Activities Reported
The report notes that after performances, light refreshments were served. Four candidates were initiated into the order and balloting was conducted for ten additional candidates.
Spalding Reading Club Holds Annual Picnic at Weed Park
The Spalding Reading club held its annual picnic at Weed park last evening with members and relatives enjoying supper in the club house. About 50 people attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Reading Club
Weed Park
Highland Noble lodge elects delegate for Waterloo convention
Members of the Highland Noble lodge met last evening and elected Mrs. Elma Scott as delegate to the supreme convention in Waterloo. Mrs. John Asp was chosen as alternate. A postmeeting treat followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Noble Lodge
Supreme Convention
Waterloo
Elma Scott
John Asp
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Bothe
Mrs Bothe, mother of Mrs C H Sterne man, was surprised at her daughter's home today by friends who joined for a dinner and to help observe her birthday anniversary. A splendid repast was served and several pleasant hours were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Benzing
Bellevue Hospital
Mrs. E. H. King Hosts Missionary Society Dinner
The Presbyterian Missionary society members and families attended a 6 oclock dinner hosted by Mrs. E. H. King at her West Fourth street home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Missionary Society
BE. H. King
West Fourth Street
Mrs A A Keath Hosts Women’s Missionary Society
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church were entertained at the home of Mrs A A Keath on East Eighth street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
A. A. Keath
East Eighth Street
Pioneer Industrial Meeting Scheduled
Pioneer Industrial members will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rehbein in South Muscatine.
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Pioneer Industrial
Maennerchor Meet At Mrs Fuller Home This Afternoon
Ladies of the Maennerchor gathered at Mrs Henry Fuller on East Eighth Street for an afternoon of cards and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennerchor
Henry Fuller
East Eighth Street
Wilton notes of social visits and bank convention travel
Wilton Iowa June updates list residents visiting Cedar Rapids Muscatine Davenport and nearby towns. Bankers convention attendees include W D Harris and Will Lang of Wilton Savings Bank. Ed Ruff graduates civil engineering at Iowa City. Ed Ruff may relocate to Pittsburg. Several residents return home after visits with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nelson
Arion
Elizabeth Kaufman
Peterson
Muscatine
Bellevue Hospital
Celia Russel
Sunbury
Will Lang
Wilton Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Bankers Convention
D. Ruff
Clara
Mary
Iowa City
Ed. Ruff
University
Ruff
Pittsburg
Geo. Bannick
New Hampton
Ed. McSwiggin
N. A. McAuley
Nellie
Mary McGuckin
Rock Island
Bacon’s
F. C. Wickes
Farmers’ Bank
Co. P. Teeple
Geo. Wildasin
Hanover
H. W. Wildasin
A. R. Leith
Irma Wildasin
Ida
Davenport
A. W. Bannick
Bowman Family Hosts Dinner In South Cedar
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bowman and family entertain their daughter Mrs Callie Poore of St Paul Minn Guests include Mr and Mrs H H Rockafellow and nephew Charlie Montgomery at Springdale Nearby visits from Mr and Mrs Jim Lane West Liberty to A McGuire parents Acker home Willing Workers social and school closing at Hartupee noted About 45 attendees with baskets for the noon meal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cedar
Joseph Bowman
Callie Poore
St. Paul
Minn
H. H. Rockafellow
Springdale
Charlie Montgomery
Jim Lane
West Liberty
A. McGuire
Rufus Hinkhouse
Maude
Clara Rockafeltowe
Pleasant View
Frank Pearson
Hartupee
Edith Clute
Downey
Aker
Patterson School Closes For Summer With Picnic
Patterson school closed Friday after a fine program and picnic dinner. Miss Martin will teach here again. A baby girl was born at John Batchler's home on June 4. Local residents and visitors from Pleasant Prairie, Sunflower Ridge, Wilton, Muscatine, New Era join in community updates and bridge construction progresses.
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Pine Mills
Patterson
Muscatine
Emma Grimm
Sunflower Ridge
O. Fitchner
New Era
Kincaid
W. Hartman
Fred Bear
Epworth League Social and Commencement at M E Church
Illinois town notes visitors from St Marys Quincy and Edgington. Epworth League will host an ice cream and strawberry social at the hall Friday evening. Commencement exercises at the M E Church Friday June 22 feature Merrill Thomas William Siedler Lula France Maud Morehead and Emma Canam graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
A. Huey
St. Mary's
Ill
William K. Tyler
Epworth League
Harrison France
Quincy
William France
Fanny Martin
Cora Beardsley
Edgington
R. W. Wiley
Rock Island
M. E
Wyn “France
Muscaine
Melvin Thomas
E. L. Sheppard
M E
Merrill Thomas
William Siedler
Lula France
Maud Morehead
Emma Canam
John Brayton
Rosa
Melvin Rounds
Muscatine
Fairport Ridge Social News June Gathering Notes
Fairport Ridge June 13. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Brossart and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shellhorn. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Welsch of Pine Mills spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brossart. Guests at Mr. and Mrs. John Kemper included Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Luedtka and daughter, Mrs. W. Luedtka and son Bruno, Ed. Fix, Ed. Pantel, Frank Pantel, Roy Paul, Moritz Paul, Elsie Paul, and Mamie Kemper. Violet Feustal returned from Muscatine after visiting her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brei and family, Sam Brei, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport Ridge
Gus. Brossart
Fred Shellhorn
Julius Welsch
Pine Mills
A. Brossart
John Kemper
Adolf Luedtka
W. Luedtka
Local visitors and events light up Sunday in Durant and Fairport
Brossart and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs dam Bros John Kemper Sr made a business trip to Durant Monday. Some of the people of this vicinity attended Children's day exercises at Fairport Sunday evening.
If you Stop to Think You Will Decide the Safest Place
G M Titus offers first mortgage farm loans in all sizes with 38 years of experience. Located at 213 Iowa Avenue, he promotes these loans as a safe investment option for lenders.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Railway Timetable Changes In Effect June 3 1906
Eastbound trains include No 12 Davenport Chicago at 4 18am No 50 Davenport Chicago 11 34am No 30 Chicago Fast Mail 4 54pm No 4 Davenport Chicago 9 58pm No 74 Local Freight 2 50 pm Southwest No 3 Kansas City Denver 7 25am No 29 California Limited 1 48pm No 49 Washington Oskaloosa 4 30pm No 11 Kansas City Ft Worth No 73 Local Freight daily Night service listed.
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Davenport
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Ecewe Secees
Wilton
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Este Eeeseresesas
Lam Muscatine Western
Ee Ee
Going West
Freigh
S. Underdonk
Muscatine North & South RY
Muscatine
Itonse
Hahn's
Fruitiand
Grandview Ahvene
Lrick Junction
Fruitland
Grandview Eee
Wapello We Eeeeereresees SO DM
Flrick Tunction
Wilton Trains Service Schedule From Muscatine
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday. No. 268 arrives Muscatine at 6:23 am, No. 367 departs at 12:30 pm, No. 362 at 3:20 pm, No. 361 at 5:50 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine
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Wapéllo
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Nichols
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Cleaveland
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