Local Notes From Fruitland and Nearby Areas
Mrs Samuel Walker of Fruitland returns home after a day of shopping in the city. Dr EB King offers general practice and surgery. Miss Grace Peck of Mulberry Avenue leaves for a short visit with friends in West Liberty South Dakota. Jerome Bishop home from Cornell University will spend the summer with his parents on West Second Street. Land is in demand and selling cheap with expenses paid for buyers through J Linn Hoopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Walker
Fruitland
Grace Peck
Mulberry Avenue
West Liberty
South Dakota
J. Linn Hoopes
Jerome Bishop
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Will Bishop
West Second Street
Cora D. Grimes
Northwestern University
Chicago
L. L. Seymour
Pine Street
Muscatine and Wilton Men Win
Iowa City papers report Muscatine and Wilton men tying for honors in the Northern Oratorical league and Paul S. Collier of Wilton winning a separate prize. The University of Iowa announced prize winners, a noon banquet featured speakers, and total year attendance stood at 2 352 with declines tied to higher admission standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Jessie J. Fishburn
Muscatine
MacLean
Harry E. Tuller
Waucoma
Edward W. Goetsch
Cresco
M. J. Wade
Washington
George W. Egan
University of Iowa Alumni Association
John S. Nollen
Lake Forest
Ill
Randall Parrish
Chicago
Walter F. Willcox
Cornell University
George E. MacLean
Iowa , University
James Trewin
State Board of Education
Cedar Rapids
Charles, L. Powell
Des Moines
J. J. McConnell, Jr
University of Town
Board of Education
College of Medicine
Dental College
School of Applied Science
United States
College of Law
German envoy Bernstorff Receives Johns Hopkins Doctorate
The German ambassador Von Bernstorff was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Johns Hopkins University yesterday. The conferring came as a surprise although he was expected to speak at the commencement ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernstorff
von Bernstorff
John Hopkins University
Elisha Wisbey Dead Former Lehigh Valley President
Telegram reports Elisha P. Wilbur former Lehigh Valley Railroad president died at his home on the Thousand Islands in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The notice confirms the death and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Wisbey
Bethlehem
Thousand Islands
Elisha P. Wilbur
The
Lehigh Valley Railroad
South Muscatine Chooses Officers for Coming Year
L. H. Ruthenberg will head the Relief Hose company for the year with Rudolph Elfers elected foreman for the next twelve months. The officer slate includes Charles Leichhard as vice president, Charles Schroeder as first assistant foreman, Chas. Lemkau as second assistant foreman, J. D. Diercks as secretary, John Richley as financial secretary, C. H. Lemkau as treasurer, and Will Freese as steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Hose Company
L. H. Ruthenberg
Rudolph Elfers
Charles Leichhard
Charles Schroeder
Chas. Lemkau
J. D. Diercks
John Rich
Standard Bearers Hold Last Meeting Before September
The Standard Bearers society of Musserville M E Church met Tuesday evening in the church parlors for a short business session. No regular meetings will be held for three months, but summer social events are planned including picnics and outings starting July 12 with evenings chosen to accommodate workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Bearers’ Society
Musserville M. E
South End
Pres. Wilhite
Sampson Street
Davenport
H. F. McGlaughlin
Sterling, Col
W. C. Peck
Rock Island
George McAvoy
Flora Davidson
Henry Minden
Sheldon
John Elfers
Evans Street
Germany
Ivy Ryan
Demorest Avenue
West Liberty
Direct Action Gas Range Explained and Demonstrated
The name Direct Action derives from how the oven uses burner heat to bake, allowing cold-oven baking without preheating. It claims quick operation, saving gas by completing biscuits on two racks with 5 feet of gas, versus traditional ranges that require 10 to 15 minutes preheating and 25 to 35 feet per hour. A salesperson invites customers to view a demonstration.
White Prairie notices and social visits in June
White Prairie Iowa reports on local meetings and visits. Willis Nolte and Vanatta of Muscatine attend to business. Ed Nienaber and family visit Henry Hahn. Children’s Day at Settlement church June 19. Louise Brown visits Nora Springs. Wilson Miller from Peoria takes a cabbage hoeing job at Paulus Hahn’s. Visits from Hiney Frenzel, Pantel and Prien families, and Willa Dimmitt’s return to Colby Kansas. Mrs. Hahn remains ill but shows cautious improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
wWill Nolte
Vanatta
Muscatine
Ed. Nienaber
Cedar County
Henry Hahn
Settlement Church
Henry Brown
Louise
Nora Springs
Wilson Miller
Peoria
Paulus Hahn
Hiney Frenzel
Shiloh
John Pantel
Ed. Prien
Yankee Hollow
Clark Kerr
Lang
Willa Dimmitt
Colby
Kan
Fred Marolf
Rochester
White Prairie Church
John Hahn
Family theatre cuts admission to five cents in new season
The Family theatre lowers admission to five cents replacing the previous five and ten cent pricing. Vaudeville is dropped until fall, and the program features top moving pictures with illustrated songs. The Maelstrom Film starring Florence Lawrence is held over for tonight’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theatre
Florence Lawrence
Flower Shortage Across the Nation Affects Florists
The June graduation and wedding season arrives as hot house flowers dwindle and outdoor crops lag due to cold damp weather. Local dealers report no plant stock but ample cut flowers, with prices rising in many cities while locally prices stay near current levels. Lilacs peonies and lilies are scarce, and Memorial Day demand is blamed for national shortages.
Illinois City Visitors and Local Rural Family News
Illinois City June 15 reports William Cormick of Missouri visiting his brother Emanuel for several weeks. Mr and Mrs William Reynolds spend the week with their son Jack and family in Muscatine Island. Mr and Mrs Henry Morehead and children with Mrs Lizzie Sedam and Mrs Cornelia Morehead spent one day with local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Cormick
Missouri
Emanuel
Wm. Reynolds
Jack
Muscatine Island
Henry Morehead
Lizzie Sedam
Cornelia Morehead
Local families gather for visits and events in Edgington area
Last week residents including Mrs Guy Gilbert and family near Edgington hosted relatives and friends. Miss Myrthe Sheppard visited relatives. Mrs Ellsworth and children traveled to Durant Iowa to see Mrs Ellsworths sister. Families held reunions and a Children’s Day program drew a large crowd. A Cadey of Galesburg spoke on the Anti-saloon question at the ol E church. Mrs Emma Ball of Silvis helped care for newborn at the Haber home. A dance and a surprise party were noted in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gilbert
Edgington
Myrthe Sheppard
Earl Ellsworth
Durant
Iowa
Ellsworth
Jim McKey
J. Carlisle
Gladys
Emma Titterington
John Hayes
Taylor Ridge
Charles Baker
Bowlsby
Paul Seevers
Muscatine
E. M. Baker
C. Sedam
C Sedan
Minersburg
Volley Lentz
John Sedam
J. Doesenberry
Cadey
Galesburg
Ol E. Church
Promery notes and community events compilation
Promeroy reports a baby girl born June 5 to Mr and Mrs R Poney. Mrs Will Retherford and Miss Kate Spence attended Children’s Day in Millersburg. An ice cream social at William Epperly’s home last Friday raised a neat sum for local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prometory
R. Poney
Will Retherford
Kate Spence
Millersburg
Wm. Epperly
Sunday school support at Vernon school house
Report notes a new Sunday school group organized to meet at the Vernon school house. Roy Dellitt, his wife and baby, traveled in their new car through Marston area to visit Mrs. Dellitt’s parents. Jim Summers and Chas Shoppa and families visited relatives at Joy. Mrs. S S Boruff hosted the Fortnightly club last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon School
Roy Dellitt
Near
Marston
Mrs. Dellitt
Jim Summers
Chas. Shoppa
August Shoppa
S. S. Boruff
It is Poor Policy To Buy Expensive Plumbing Fixtures
The author argues that costly fixtures do not guarantee sanitary plumbing and that proper connection by a skilled plumber is essential. Poor workmanship risks health from sewer gas, and inspections may require tearing out and re installing work. Free inspection and affordable changes are offered.
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Cable’s New Jewelry Store
Tan
Gun
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Prop
F. A. Neidig
EB. H. King
John Bolang
Riverside
Geo. Casper
Geo. Martin
Columbus Junction
Adolph Achter
Letts
S. R. Slater
Burlington
S. Longstreth
Sweetland Center
Lawrence
Kansas
Amelia Schaefer
Walnut Street
Fairfield
William Robinson
Brandon
Manitoba
A. G. Bestenlehner
Newton, Ia
I. J. Godfrey
Lone Tree
Harry Oliver
Lombard Street
Ray Hamilton
Beardstown, Ill
East Third Street
Clinton Bear
West Sixth Street
Decatur, Ill
Muscatine and Wilton
Jesse J. Fishburn
Paul S. Collier
George
Harry Duffee
Dr. Weaver
Abram C. Thomas
Margaret O'Conner
George M. Sharrard
Richard P. Baker
John F. Reilly
Mabel C. Williams
Ernest G. Schroeder
Alice Wilkinson
Fay C. Brown
Frank A. Stromsten
J. B. Hill
W. F. Boiler
Thompson Bros. Co
Muscatine, Iowa
Guise
South Muscatine
Lief Hose Company
Rudolph Effers
Keith
Musserville M
Sion
Michelin
Fred. Bowman
McQuesien & Sawyer Co
Keen Kutter
Mira Hershey
Miss Lasalle IL
Marquette
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
la Salle, Ll
Marquette Bldg
Emma Ball
Silvis
Ed. Haber
Augvsta Sedan
Wm. Peppers
Hazel
Mike Schmidt
Elmer France
Willie
Promeroy
W. G. Block Co
Muscatine Distributors
John J. O'Keefe
Modern Plumbing and Heating Company
Mulberry Ave
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