Local Notes and Advertisements From The City
Local items include residents visiting friends and handling business matters. Wm Crager travels to Washington for the summer. J R Schafer and Mark Eliason visit the city for business. Coster purchases Oak street property, Chase Land Co leases. Mrs Carl McBride heads to Fairfield to visit relatives. Mrs F Hammond returns from Columbus trip via El Paso. H Rupp, dentist, advertises in Second Street. Fred H Miller returns from wedding tour and plans residence on Pine street. Umbrella swap from circus day seeks return of owner. Mrs T W Cherry listed. Graff s phosphate ads recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hammond
Columbus
el Paso
Nationals to Play Wilton Hawkeyes on July Fourth
Nationals plan a morning game with Wilton Hawkeyes then a possible afternoon rematch here. Wilton’s fast amateur squad is expected to challenge the Nationals, though final scheduling remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationals
Wilton Hawkeyes
The
Hawkeyes
Wilton
Ben Hur lodge trial shocks Sioux City
Great interest swirls as Mrs. G. Steele and her husband stand before a Banner Court grievance committee in Sioux City over alleged disclosure of lodge secrets and accusations of illegal voting. Attorneys S. W. Stevens and F. H. Lawrence represent the Steeles and the lodge respectively.
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Sioux City
Ben Hur Lodge
G. Steele
Banner Court
S. W. Stevens
Kearney, Neb
Steeles
F. H. Lawrence
This Place
Lodge
Defect in Iowa school law sparks board secretary row
Des Moines reports that the new school law shortens secretary terms by over three months causing friction as boards plan annual meetings July 2. Incumbents fear loss of full terms and rivals seize on the defect to gain political advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Riggs
Boards of Education
Doctor of Divinity Awarded to Rev J N Elliott
Rev J N Elliott pastor of the First Presbyterian church receives notice that Coe College Cedar Rapids has conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Elliott since 1891 in ministry and has served as pastor here seven years. the honor reflects the college’s prominence in the state.
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J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Elliott
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian College
Sunshine Strawberries at Local Cooking School
At the First Congregational church cooking school ladies share a strawberry recipe. Ten pounds berries with five pounds sugar are cooked in a preserving kettle for three hours, boiled three minutes, then sun-set to jelly. repeat sun exposure if needed before bottling.
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First Congregational Church
Oil ouster inquiry resets date for H Clay Pierce
In St Louis on June 16 Assistant Attorney General Rush C Lake asked Commissioner Anthony to compel H Clay Pierce to appear under Missouri law. The hearing resumes September 10 unless objections halt it. Defense may file objections by August 15.
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St. Louis
Rush C. Lake
Anthony
H. Clay Pierce
Missouri
Lake
Pierce
Johnson
Funeral of Mrs Josephine Benzing at St Matthias
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Benzing were held this morning at 9 oclock in St Matthias church with Rev F J Leonard presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Henry Achter of Cedar Rapids and Ed Stockert of Council Bluffs. Pallbearers were Joe Fessler J B Howe Henry Butz Barney Schmidt Fred Frutig and John Dollman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Benzing
St. Matthias
St. Matthias Church
Greenwood Cemetery
F. J. Leonard
Henry Achter
Cedar Rapids
Ed. Stockert
Council Bluffs
Joe Fessler
J. B. Howe
Henry Butz
Barney Schmidt
Fred Frutig
John Dollman
Fast Davenport Trip In Fred Davidson's Launch Mist
A party of young men from Davenport made a rapid round trip to this city in Fred Davidson's launch the Mist. They left Thursday morning, reached Davenport at noon, and returned late last night. Participants included Fred Davidson Alfred Wagner William Fitzgerald Edward Kennefick and Jack Woods.
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Davenport
Fred Davidson
Alfred Wagner
William Fitzgerald
Edward Kennefick
Jack Woods
Chicago
YMCA Junior Camp Party Arrives at Camp Preston
The Y M C A junior camp party reached Camp Preston yesterday at 10 30 AM. They selected sites and set up tents. Dinner of bacon and coffee was served at noon and the boys are enjoying the camping experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Preston
Jameson
Injury on West Second Street Scraper Incident
Will Nichols injured while operating a scraper on the Sawyer property during grading on West Second street. A handle slipped and struck his upper lip, cutting a gash. He was taken to Dr. F. L. Appel for treatment and is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nichols
Sawyer
West Second Street
Epworth League Elects Officers at District Convention
Muscatine District Epworth League elected officers at the West Liberty convention. R. L. Dean was named president. C. G. Pratt first vice president. Ida M. Cotter second vice president. Elbert Allbee third vice president. Pearl Penney fourth vice president. William K. Kuhn secretary. Roy Warrington treasurer. Arma Jepson junior superintendent. Mrs. Anna Jepson honored at district gathering.
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Muscatine
Epworth League
West Liberty
R. L. Dean
Webster
C. G. Pratt
Ida M. Cotter
Lone Tree
Elbert Allbee
Sweetland
Pearl Penney
Wilton
William K. Kuhn
Washington
The Goops Poster At Wisconsin Library Aims To Curb Damage
A neatly produced poster in the P. M. Musser public library reading room urges care with books. It warns that dirty fingers crease pages and mar illustrations, asking readers if they are a goop. The design, created by library assistant Mrs. S. P. Sawyer, also appears in white on a black background.
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Wisconsin
P. M. Musser Public Library
S. P. Sawyer
Lose the Strike Telephone Girls in Iowa City
Iowa City telephonists lose their battle with Bell management after a yesterday strike. Arbiter Supt. C. E. Hall rules in favor of chief operator Mrs Henry Weber and manager D W Coffey. The last operator joins Johnson County Telephone, leaving the Bell exchange fully replaced.
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Telephone Girls
Iowa City
Hello Girls
Iowa Telephone Company
Bell Management
Bell Exchange
C. E. Hall
Des Moines
Henry Weber
D. W. Coffey
Johnson County Telephone Company
Case Dismissed in Justice Howe Court Over Fetrow Stepmother
A case against Joe Fetrow’s step-mother in Justice Howe’s court was dismissed and the boy sent home with admonitions and parental conditions. He left home again and is now in Dr Fulham’s care with possible placement in an institution pending a decision.
Schultz Captures Large White Swan Near Cedar River
William Schultz, living near the Cedar River, captured a large white swan Tuesday while hunting and brought it to town. The bird was only slightly injured, has been kept for three days, and despite attempts to sell it, no satisfactory buyer was found. Schultz plans to have it stuffed. The remarkably large bird drew much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schultz
Cedar River
William Schultz
Schultz
Mrs Shaffer Buried at Friends Church Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Shaffer were held this morning at 10 o'clock in the Friends Church with Rev. Pliny Fry officiating. Interment followed in the Friends' cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Church
W .E. Shaffer
Pliny Fry
Friends’ Cemetery
Steamer Georgia Ran Aground Near White Lake
The Goodrich steamer Georgia ran aground in fog on the shore of White Lake in Whitehall Michigan. Passengers are unharmed but freeing the vessel may prove difficult.
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Georgia
White Lake
Whitehall
Mich
Goodrich Life
Maccabee Memorial Services Set at United Brethren Church
The Ladies of the Maccabees hold memorial services tomorrow at 10 oclock in the United Brethren church. Members should arrive by 945, with spring flowers sent early. Rev. J C H Light will preach an impressive sermon.
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United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
Muscatine Chautauqua Plans Attract Thousands At Citizens Park
Muscatine prepares a ten day Chautauqua from July 19 to 27 at Citizens Railway Park with a full program for all ages. Tickets at 1.09 cover the entire course as rail rates drop to one and a third, booster tents and boat excursions planned for heavy attendance and events featuring Sam Jones and Booker T. Washington.
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Citizens Railway Park
Muscatine
Sam Jones
Booker T. Washington
Davenport
Burlington
Crawfordsville Notes and Local Arrangements
Crawfordsville Iowa residents attend the Washington county normal. Invitations go to the Jessie Crooks and Lysle Niccolia wedding. Local figures like Clifford Thorne and C A Kennedy visit town. Children’s Day at Presbyterian church and Monmouth College pastor McMicroed to speak. Brown Brothers tile factory restoration progresses. 67th July Fourth birthday nears but no anniversary celebration.
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Crawfordsville
Washington County Normal
Edna Smith
Jennie Nooley
Clyde Fishburn
W. J. Brown
Ruth McCleary
Robert Rhea
Florence Johnson
Jessie B. Crooks
Lysle Niccolia
J. B. Crooks
Washington
Jennie
Clifford Thorne
Presbyterian Church
McMicred
Monmouth College
U. P
C. A. Kennedy
Montrose
R. H. Huston
Brown Bros
Messrs. A. Davidson
E. J. Davidson
W. F. Davidson
Sprague
Columbus Junction
Gladwin Hometown Notes Include School Picnic
Gladwin Iowa June 16 Miss Ola Workman of Columbus Junction closes a successful term at the Boston school. A school picnic and a large hall dance drew many locals. Visitors include Miss Blanch Girard from Muscatine and Will Boyd returning from Iowa City surgery. Miss Bessie Denison and cousin Mamie Orr visited from nearby areas. Several locals picnicked near Cone Lake on Sunday.
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Gladwin
Ola Workman
Columbus Junction
Boston
Blanch Girard
Muscatine
Tom Girard
Will Boyd
Iowa City
Harry Walker
Bessie Denison
Washington
Ed. Orr
Mamie Orr
Cone Lake
Stop and Think on First Mortgage Farm Loans
Stop and Think urges safety in money placement with first mortgage farm loans offered by G. M. Titus at 213 John Avenue. Titus cites 38 years of experience and advertises loans in all sizes.
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G. M. Titus
Lown Avenue
Heév
Westbrook sues railway for damages in district court
A. J. Westbrook files suit against the C. M. & St. P. railway seeking 1999 for injuries from a runaway after a bridge encounter on June 17, 1904. H. F. Lange petitions a reversal of a garnishee ruling in Justice Eversmeyer’s court. The docket notes several other entries including guardianship, demurrer rulings, and default decrees.
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A. J. Westbrook
C., M. & St. P. Railway
H. F. Lange
Charles H. Chamberlain
Westbrook
Muscatine County
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Society events planned for next week
Society announces events for the coming week including mothers club S S S club ladies auxiliary Y M C A A B C Girls federation of women's clubs J S club Highland Nobles sewing German Congregational picnic Spalding club Circus Y W C A boating club scheduled across Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
S. S. S. Club
Ladies
Federation of Women's Clubs
J. S. Club
Highland Nobles Sewing
German Congregational
Spalding Club
Degree of Pocahontas Elects Officers Last Night
The Degree of Pocahontas lodge held a session with officer elections and three new members initiated. Eight were balloted favorably, and many existing officers were retained as the lodge expands since its April founding with over 100 members. The ladies will aid the Fourth of July event and run ice cream tables at Weed park. Officers named include Pocahontas Isabella Norton Wenonah Margaret St Clair Prophetess Mrs E G O'Brien Powhattan Phil J Mackey Keeper of records E G O'Brien Collector of wampum Mrs Jasper Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
Weed Park
Pocahontas
Isabella Norton
Wenonah
Margaret St. Clair
E. G. O’brien
Powhattan
Phil J. Mackey
Jasper Nelson
Miss Kate Pentzer Hosts For Margaret Woodhouse
Miss Kate Pentzer entertained a group of young friends at her parents home on East Eighth Street. Honoree Margaret Woodhouse of Wilton joined the event with prizes awarded to Margaret Oliver for a peanut contest and Gail Thompson for a guessing contest. Refreshments complemented the afternoon social. Guests included Lucile Narvis Florence Narvis Gertrude Siutt Margaret Blackwell Shirley Johnson Florence Kaiser Florence Howe Fannie Porterfield of Springfield Missouri visiting Miss Gail Thompson.
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Kate Pentzer
F. S. Pentzer
East Eighth Street
Margaret Woodhouse
Wilton
Pentzer
Margaret Oliver
Gail Thompson
Kate Pemtzer
Lucile
Florence Narvis
Gertrude Siutt
Margaret Blackwell
Shirley Johnson
Florence Kaiser
Florence Howe
Fannie Porterfield
Springfield
Marriage of Elizabeth Garrettson and Lieut John White
Announcement from this city notes the June 2 marriage of Miss Elizabeth Garrettson Bergin to Lieut John H. White U S Marine Corps. The bride is the eldest daughter of E E Bergin of San Francisco and a former Muscatine resident. her mother is the daughter of the late G A Garrettson, a prominent Muscatine businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Garrett
Bergin
E. E. Bergin
San Francisco
Cal
John H. White
U. S. Marine Corps
Muscatine
Welker & Bergin
G. A. Garrettson
Fifty-fifth Birthday Celebrated for Mrs Teichmiller
Mrs Elizabeth Teichmiller celebrated her fifty fifth birthday yesterday at home with a gathering of her lady friends. A 5 o clock dinner was served and conversation and activities filled the afternoon. Many pretty and useful souvenirs were given to the hostess. Guests included Mesdames Herman Wolf John Powers John Mahler John Teichmiller John Monk John Yarck John Hoffman Henry Teichmiller John Wodesheimer Casper Witteman and the Misses Mollie Beckmann Irene Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Teichmiller
Mesdames Herman Wolf
John Powers
John Mahler
John Teichmiller
John Monk
John Yarck
John Hoffman
Henry Teichmiller
John Wodesheimer
Casper Witteman
Mollie Beckmann
Irene Powers
Sixty third Birthday Honored Mrs Kneese with Gifts
Members of Colonel Hare Circle gathered at Mrs. Caroline Kneese’s Ninth street home to honor her sixty third birthday. A haviland cup and saucer were presented to Mrs. Kneese and a cup and saucer to Mr. Kneese, with refreshments completing the evening.
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Colonel Hare
Caroline Kneese
Ninth Street
Kneese
Mr. Kneese
Mothers' Club Meets Monday At Hoopes Home
The last Mothers' club meeting of the season will be at Mrs. E. G. Hoopes home below the city on Monday afternoon. Roll call Thoughts of the Year will be heard along with the annual secretary and treasurer reports. New officers will be seated and a social session will follow.
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Mothers’ Club
E. G. Hoopes
Miss Shirley Johnson Hosts Afternoon Party
Miss Shirley Johnson entertains this afternoon at her parents home 109 Locust street Wilton. Miss Margaret Woodhouse of Wilton attends as special guest as several young girls enjoy games and refreshments in a pleasant social gathering.
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Shirley Johnson
Margaret Woodhouse
Wilton
Miss Shirley Johnson
W. L. Johnson
Locust Street
Miss Bridgman Hosts S S S Club Meeting
The S S S club plans a future Geneva island camp during a gathering with Miss Elizabeth Bridgman on Mulberry Street Monday evening.
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Miss Bridgman
Elizabeth Bridgman
Mulberry Street
Geneva Island
Highland Noble Sewing Society Meets at Heinl Home
The Highland Noble sewing society will meet at Mrs. John Heinl's residence, 421 Pond Street, next Tuesday afternoon.
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John Heinl
Highland Noble Sewing Society
Pond Street
Federation of Women's Clubs Monthly Meeting Setup
The federation schedules its regular monthly meeting for Tuesday at 3 PM in the public library. Members are earnestly urged to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federation of Women's Clubs
German Congregational Ladies Plan Picnic at Weed Park
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational church will hold a picnic at Weed Park next Tuesday. The event invites attendees to enjoy a day outdoors and fellowship.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
German Congregational Church
Weed Park
A B C Girls Meet Monday Evening
The A B C girl will meet with Miss Blanche Munn on East Eighth street Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Munn
East Eighth Street
Will Meet in Special Session Monday
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. announce a special session set for Monday to discuss upcoming activities and support for community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary of
The
Y. M
Association meeting set for Monday at 3 PM
C. A. will convene at the association building Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock for a specially called meeting. Officers will present their reports.
J. S. Club to Meet Miss Mary Robertson on Cedar Street
The J. S. club members will convene with Miss Mary Robertson on Cedar street Tuesday evening for a scheduled gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Club
Mary Robertson
Cedar Street
Boating Club Members Enjoy Evening Row
Members of the Y W C A Boating club enjoyed their weekly row on the slough last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
Slough
Vacation Train Rates For 1996 Summer Tours Announced
The Iowa Central lists low round trip excursion fares from Elrick Junction to major destinations including St Paul Minneapolis 13.30 Duluth 17.30 Denver 24.00 Salt Lake City 37.00 San Francisco 68.00 Portland 66.05 Spokane 61.95 Helena 56.05 with return limits through October 31. Special rates for events and limited sale dates apply. A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis handles inquiries.
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Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Spokane
Helena
Butte
Elks
Missouri River
National Educational Association
A. B. Cutts
Minn
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Iowa Avenue
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Mississippi Valley
Graff
Texas
Sterlin
Wm. Crager
Mark Eliason
Letts
J. R. Schafer
Grandview
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
J. C. Coster
C.W. Benschool
Oak Street
Chase Land Co
Carl McBride
Fairfield
H. Rupp
Bodman’s Grocery
Fred H. Miller
West
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B. E. Lilly’s
T. W. Cherry
W. Sixth Street
Man
Muscatine Island
West Front Street
T. B. Holecomb & Sons
C.F. Gremmel
West Fourth Street
Terian Church
Trus
Tees of
Muscatine Lady
Anna Jepson
Fetrow Boy
White Swan
Mrs. Shaffer
Goodrich
Maccabee Memorial
U. B. Church
A. J. Westbrook Sues C., M
St. P
Railway Company
Belle Tucker
Walter Sherry
Tillie van Zyl
Petersen
I. S. Pepper
Guardian
John Alexander
Peter Johnson
J. G
C. Hampe
Equity
Cora E. McBride
Albert McBride
G. A. Garrettson & Co
Hershey State Bank
ASN
Circus
Degree OF Pocahontas
Elizabeth Garrettson
W.G
Federation
C. A
Association Builiing
Mary Robert
VIA
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
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Kentucky
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Mississippi
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South Carolina
Tennessee
J. H. Milliken
Louisville, Ky
F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
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H. C. Bailey
Chicago, IL
L. Stone
Gen’ Pass
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Cuba
Hammond
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S. G. Hatch
C. C. McCarty
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