Muscatine Artist John McGreer Drowned in New York River
John McGreer noted Muscatine landscape artist and former resident drowned in the North River at New York City on a barge. Only witness was his eight year old grandson. McGreer known for comic pictures and had lived in Muscatine and Chicago before moving to New York a year ago.
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John McGreer
New York City
McGreer
Muscatine
Henry Geiss
West Second Street
Washington McGreer
Bloomington Township
Chicago
New York Metropolis
Indiana
Union County
Charles Drury
South
J. B. Mark
Robert McGreer
New York
Kentucky
Legion of Muscatine
Twenty-Eight Make First Communion at St Matthias
Hundreds attend solemn First Communion at St Matthias Church as 28 children receive the sacrament during the 10:30 a.m. high mass led by Father F. J. Leonard. Afterward, Sisters of Charity host breakfast for the communicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias Catholic Church
F. J. Leonard
Leonard
Sisters of Charity
Funeral of H D Keller Remains Mark Career of Wapello Photographer
In Wapello on June 13 the funeral of H D Keller, Civil War veteran and early local photographer, was held at his Second Street home. A. M. Taylor post and G A R conducted services. he leaves a widow and many friends. Flag day exercises were held in the court house park.
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Wapello
H. D. Keller
Second Street
G. A. R. Post
Keller
A. M. Taylor Post
Ana
Court House Park
Fredonia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Fredonia residents report visits from Ellen Snyder in Lone Tree and Mrs. Kate Soloman with Mrs. Ed Knott. S A Crull made a Muscatine trip Saturday. Ray Soloman of Cedar Bethel joined relatives Sunday. Cora Banta of Columbus Junction spent several days with her mother, Mrs. D. D. Mapes. T. Lee Duncan of Columbus Junc-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Ellen Snyder
Lone Tree
Kate Soloman
Ed. Knott
S. A. Crull
Muscatine
Ray Soloman
Cedar Bethel
Cora Banta
Columbus Junction
D. D. Mapes
T. Lee Duncan
Columbus
Rutherford to Leave Batterson Stores for Jung Co in Sheboygan
Henry J. Rutherford, superintendent of Batterson Stores and president of the National Window Dressers Association, will resign in August to become superintendent of the J. and W. Jung Co. department stores in Sheboygan Wisconsin. He plans to start August 15 after presiding at the Window Trimmers’ convention in Detroit. The Jung Co. stores promise a large new block and expanded goods. Batterson Stores have not named a successor.
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National Window Dressers Association
United States
Canada
Batterson
Henry J. Rutherford
Sheboygan
Wis
J. & W. Jung Co
Rutherford
Jung Co
Window Trimmers’ Association
Detroit
Mich
Batterson Stores
Fredonia Social Roundup and Local Visits
Fredonia residents and visitors share committees and greetings as Frank Cushman arrives from Washington and a stream of kin and friends meet at local homes. Runyan, Bedwell, Hafner, and Whittaker appear in social calls while Maroons lose 3 to 1 to Rock Island. Children’s Day plans arise at M E Church as reunions mark ties with Gibson and Montezuma relatives.
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Will O’conner
Columbus Junction
Frank George
Frank Cushman
Washington, D. C
Frank Blake
Near Letts
Earl Bedwell
G. N. Hewitt
Morning Sun
Watkins Medicine Co
Winona
Floyd
A. G. Whittaker
Muscatine
Ainsworth
Maroons
Rock Island
George Thompson
Freda
Cedar Bethel
Ola Worthman
Gertie Hafner
Letts
Lester Hafner
E. V. Bedwell
M. E
Ellen Snyder
Sam Craig
Garnet
Kan
Gibson
White Plague dominates Muscatine M W A trip to Peoria
Twenty strong Muscatine M W A delegation led by J A Leyda and John C Wilson travels in a special car to the Peoria triennial convention. The drill team will enter junior contests with prizes, while a proposal to build a tuberculosis sanitarium near Colorado Springs aims to save lives and reduce death claims.
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Muscatine
Peoria
J. A. Leyda
John C. Wilson
Coliseum Hall
Colorado Springs
Advert for Dr. King's New Life Pills at Haver Camp's
A vintage medical ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming relief from bilious headache and improved liver and bowel function. Sold at Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Local residents keep busy with visits and errands
Laurel Hill notes a flurry of social calls and travel. Eliza beth Bailey and son Charles return from Muscatine. John Wacker visits Wilton. Miss Sophia Angerer and niece Marguerite Angerer travel from Stockton. families from Wilton Durant and Muscatine drop by for business and school events.
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Laurel Hill
Elizabeth Bailey
Charles
Muscatine
John Wacker
Wilton
Sophia Angerer
Marguerite Angerer
Stockton
Peter Bouland
George
Henry Bouland
G. G. Gremmer
Durant
Elizabeth, Winnefrey
Mabel Cronin
John Schaeffer
Vis
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Washburn
Crosby S
Goremena
Gold Laan
John M’greer
North River
St. Matthias
Harry Archer
Frank Bisisi
Antone Bell
Leo Callaghan
James Cullen
Willie Hickey
Chas. Rolland
Chas. Ribak
Chas. Weber
Clara Archer
Marie Breen
Mildred Begey
Helen Casper
Louise Connell
Agatha Detthof
Marie Harper
Natalia Heitz
Margaret Logan
Margaret Laughlin
Edith Leysen
Genevieve Leysen
Margaret Martin
Agnes Miksch
Florence McEvoy
Theresa Nester
Beryl Richards
Elizabeth Rodgers
Genevieve Ryan
J.5
Pythian Sisters of
Davenport
W. W
Columbia
Tri-Cities
St. Paul
City
Davenport Levee
Lodge
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
R. S. Gaylor
Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
Myers
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Louisa County Normal Institute
Supt. Hunt
R. M. Lampman
Cedar Falls
G. W. Stephens
Josephine B. Burt
Burlington
W. O. Allen
Mt. Vernon
W. S. Mitchel
Iowa City
Cornell College
A. V. Storm
The
Agricultural College
L. E. Robinson
Monmouth College
A. E. Kepford
Riggs
Effingham
Parsons
Ellis
M. E. Blanchard
Des Moines
Drake University
Bessie
Christian Convention
C. E. Stone
Knoxville
California
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Henry Rutherford
Sheboygan Wis
Tion
Jesse Stone
James Westlake
Coiter
E. C. Peto
U. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
W. J. Vanuatta
Adams Station
N. Rosenberger
East Second
Joe Lemon
West Liberty
Care Hise House
G. M. Titus
Enquire
T. C. Journal
Holsteen
John Mittman
Iowa
Pine St
H. P. Tarmatt
N. W. Meyers, Wittich Bros
TOP Buggy
Surrey
Fred Vetter
Hawkeye Button Co
Sorrel Family
W. J. Vannatta
Lucas St
Q. Journal
Chestnut Street
West 3Rd St
Bath
W. D. Peck
Inquire M. Journal
West 2Nd St
Inquire A. Journal
van Horn St
St. Inquire
E. 2Nd St
M. O. Briggs
John Niebling
Frank Hagen
Claude Lincoln
Herbert Lau
J. D. Knight
Wm. Zaehringer
Mark Hain
J. D. King
John Giesregen
John Bishop
W. L. Dorsey
H. L. Fisher
A. L. Harker
Jerry Metz
Louis Hineman
Clarence Appel
Wm. Lohr, Jr
Minnesota
Missouri
G. M. Norcutt
Exeter
Home Savings Bank
Reliance Loan CO
Post Office
J. Greenblatt
B. Second Street
C. H. Reesink
Lucas Street
Alexander Supply Company
Dearborn St
Chicago, Ill
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Minn
Victor
Victor Automobile Mfg. Co
St. Louis
BOATS
Hot Sparks
C. F. Sparks
Pacific Coast
Boyd Wrangger Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Colosse
G. A. Warfield
BEE Supplies
Muscatine Bee Supply House
Mulberry Ave
G. W. Lindle
Insurance
Bankers Life Ass'n
Pentzer
Agt
Chris Fick
E. J. McSwiggin
O. G. Feltman
Helen and
Wayne
C. Jasperson
Henry Angerer
F. W. Doran
F. B. James
Carrie
Anna Walker
Michael Cronin
Herman Jarr
Alpha McClain
Maud Watham
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