Rehearing Overruled in Seidlitz Dermidy Contempt Cases
The Iowa Supreme Court denied the petition for rehearing in the contempt cases of Otto Seidlitz and James Dermidy. The ruling affirms Judge D W Jackson of Muscatine, who sentenced the men to $500 fines and three months in jail for injunctive violations, and the affirmed judgment stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Seidlitz
James Dermidy
Supreme Court
Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
Seidlitz
Dermidy
Law Enforcement League
Jackson
Terribly Mangled Body Found Near Milan Rail Line
A severely injured man was found near the Milan Rock Island railway line with a coat card reading My name H J Wanderschier and instructions to notify Nic Wanderschier Bellevue Iowa. Believed to be a cigarmaker, the body awaits Bellevue relatives at Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
H. J. Wanderschiery
Milan
Rock Island
Ill
Nic Wanderschier
Bellevue
Iowa
First Moonlight Excursion by Button Workers Aid
The Button Workers' Benefit association held its season's first moonlight excursion aboard the steamship W. W. The attendance was good and attendees spent a pleasant evening dancing. The boat departed the levee at 8:30 and returned at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Button Workers’ Benefit Association
W. W
Funeral Held at Keswick for Michael Fisch
The funeral of the late Michael Fisch was held today at Keswick Louisiana. Relatives and friends from this city traveled this morning on the Western to attend the services. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David Bogard Mr and Mrs Thomas Cherry George Fisch Fred Giesler Henry Lang Nick Lang Charles Giesler and M Ross. They will return this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fisch
Keswick
David Bogard
Thomas Cherry
George Fisch
Fred Giesler
Henry Lang
Nick Lang
Charles Giesler
M. Ross
Pastor Osborn Granted Month's Vacation at First Methodist
The official board of First Methodist Church voted to grant Rev. Thos Osborn a one month vacation this summer. Osborn says the vacation will likely be taken in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
First Methodist Church
Thos. Osborn
Duncan Secures GOP Nomination After Canvass Correction
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors completed the official canvass of the primary showing John M. Duncan as the Republican nominee for county sheriff. An error credited George W. Linde ten extra votes in Wapsie township, reducing total votes and placing Duncan as the winner by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Duncan
Muscatine
Rumor of Iowa City Line Extension to Pearl City
Unconfirmed rumors afloat here say the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City interurban may extend to Pearl City and connect with a new Davenport and Muscatine line. Feasibility could attract investment as the extension would link Cedar Rapids Iowa City Muscatine Davenport and Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Muscatine
Davenport
Clinton
First Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Weed Park
The annual Sunday school picnic of the First Methodist church is held this afternoon at Weed park. Special cars transported the children to the East Hill resort and supper will be served at 6:30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Weed Park
East Hill
Wilton Visitors At Elm Street Home
Mrs. L. R. Dunker and Miss Rena Lang of Wilton are visiting at the home of Mrs. Henry Dunker, 968 Elm Street.
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L. R. Dunker
Rena Lang
Wilton
Henry Dunker
Elm Street
First National Bank Breaks Ground for New 60x90 Foot Bank
Excavation for the new First National Bank building will begin Monday morning. The Peoria firm W. M. Allen & Son will hold the general contract. The structure will measure 60 by 90 feet with a granite base and Ohio sandstone walls featuring brick panels. Construction aims for rapid progress.
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First National Bank
W. M. Allen & Son Company
Peoria
Y W C A Anniversary Observance Planned For June Twenty One
The Y W C A marks its fifth anniversary with a June 21 banquet for supporters at 7 PM in the First Presbyterian church parlors. The board will serve the maintenance membership, Chase orchestra will provide music, and a toast program features topics named after magazines with a listed speaker for each. Dr J N Elliott will serve as toastmaster, with readings by Florence Ruthenberg and a song by Julia Einhausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Chase
Bertha Hoover
J. B. McNiel
Ida McQuean
Z. W. Hutchinson
Mary C. Dean
E. M. Warner
Muscatine County pair wed in Amarillo Texas
Miss Margaret Fromer and Thomas B. Dwyer married this morning at 10 o clock in Amarillo Texas officiated by Rev Father Dunn. Fromer, daughter of Charles Fromer and wife of Sweetland township, is popular locally. Dwyer, son of Mary Dwyer, works on a Texas ranch and is a Wilton German English college alumnus. They will reside on the ranch after a southern wedding tour.
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Muscatine County
Texas
Margaret Fromer
Thomas B. Dwyer
Amarillo
Tex
Father Dunn
Charles Fromer
Sweetland Township
Dwyer
Mary Dwyer
West Eighth Street
Wilton
Banner Lodge Elects Officers At Meet
About fifty members of Banner lodge Degree of Honor attended in the A O U W hall for nominations and elections. Elected officers include Mollie Wiles as chief of honor and Mollie Wiles as local deputy, with Wavie Niebling Judith Alice and several other members in key posts. Doctors Cal W Smith G D Lezotte J L Klein and W S Norton named physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
D. OF H
Mollie Wiles
Wavie Niebling
Alice Judisch
Josephine Womachel
Gussie Mull
Mary Crouch
Hattie Fahey
Mamie Price
Clara Wallace
Gertrude Groters
John Tillie
Cal. W. Smith
G. D. Lezotte
J. L. Klein
W. S. Norton
Married couple returns to Ardon after Chicago wedding
Mr and Mrs Leo Summers were married in Chicago last Wednesday afternoon. They will reside in Ardon where he works as the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway agent. Miss Anna Byrne is the bride formerly, daughter of Mrs Anna Byrne of Ardon. The ceremony was at 5 o clock in Our Lady of the Angels church, officiated by Rev Father Hines with the bride's brother and wife in attendance.
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Chicago
Leo Summers
Ardon
Summers
Anna Byrne
Thomas Summers
Highland Center
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Freyermuth Elected Luther League President
Miss Josephine Freyermuth was elected president of the Luther League at Grace Lutheran church during a semi-annual officers election held at Miss Helen Reinemund’s home. E H Johnson was named vice president and Miss Hilda Gremmel secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening July 5 at Miss Gremmel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Freyermuth
League
Luther League
Grace Lutheran Church
Helen Reinemund
West Fourth Street
E. H. Johnson
Hilda Gremmel
Hershey Avenue
Supper Served on the Lawn Before City Departure
After an evening of social games and a general good time, a supper will be served on the lawn and the young people will return to the city.
Mrs James Lockwood Hosts Friends at Latham Street Party
Mrs. James Lockwood hosted a social gathering at her Latham Street home in South Muscatine this afternoon. The event honored Mrs. Archie Fletcher of Spokane Washington who is visiting friends in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher spent yesterday in Davenport visiting old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lockwood
Latham Street
South Muscatine
Archie Fletcher
Spokane, Wash
Fletcher
Davenport
Social gatherings mar Little Rock visit with gifts
Mrs. Oscar Longstreth of Little Rock is surprised by friends at her mother Mrs. Kate East’s home at 319 Sycamore Street. A pearl brooch gift from guests marks the visit before Longstreth returns home tonight. Hostesses for Banner Lodge Industrial meet plan June 21 at the same venue. Major John Circle and W R C Industrial also host Tuesday events with set meetings and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Longstreth
Little Rock
Ark
Kate East
Sycamore Street
Emma Hoefflin
Charles Judison
James Bell
John Groters
Banner Lodge
Fred Beitel
William Hilmer
D. Riggs
W. R. C. Industrial
Lucinda Jacobs
East Fifth Street
Edna Leibbrand Weds Louis Diercks At Linn Street Home
Miss Edna Marie Leibbrand and Louis Diercks were married this afternoon at 4 o clock in the home of the bride s sister Mrs Edward Diercks 608 Linn street. The ceremony joined two families in a quiet private affair with local relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Marie Leibbrand
Louis Diercks
Edward Diercks
Linn Street
Christian Endeavor Picnic At Weed Park This Evening
The Christian Endeavor society of the German Congregational church will hold a picnic this evening at Weed Park. The party will board the 6 o clock car and journey to the popular outing place at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
German Congregational Church
Weed Park
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