Frank Bowman’s Rig Feature Attracts Attention Today
Local notice promotes Frank Bowman’s showroom and urges readers to see the rig the store claims you should own. The item is part of a local advertisement sequence with various notices. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Laughlin at 510 East Sixth Street, an 8 pound child this morning. A marriage license was issued to A. L. Harker Jr. and Miss Maud Baker by County Clerk W. S. McKee. First mortgage low farm loans are offered by Titus Loan & Investment Company at 212 Iowa Ave. Mrs. M. A. Barr of West Fourth Street remains critically ill but stable. Slaughter’s Candy Store advertises home made bread, pies, cakes, cookies, ice cream, and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Ed. Laughlin
East Sixth Street
W.S. McKee
A. L. Harker, Jr
Maud Baker
Titus Loan & Investment Company
Iowa Ave
Slaughter’s
S. U. S. Pharmaceutical Alumni elected officers
At the annual convention during commencement exercises in Iowa City officers for the coming year were named. President A N Brown Missouri Valley. First Vice President J E Booge Jr Sioux City. Second Vice President A F Longwell Wellman. Recording Secretary O L Rogers Iowa City. Corresponding Secretary Miss Zada Cooper Iowa City. Executive Board member E M Wertz Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
S. U. S. Pharmaceutical Alumni Association
A. N. Brown
Missouri Valley
J. E. Booge, Jr
Sioux City
A. F. Longwell
Wellman
O. L. Rogers
Iowa City
Zada Cooper
Iowa
Wanted lady stenographer for typewriter supplies
Iowa Sales Company of Davenport Iowa seeks a qualified lady stenographer to handle a line of typewriter supplies. The firm has been established for 20 years and invites applicants to write today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sales Company
Davenport
Iowa
Pine Mills News Roundup and Local Social Notes
Pine Mills Indiana edition notes Walter Benshoof from Blue Grass in town for business. Sunday Children’s Day exercises at New Era draw many locals. Social visit highlights include Miss Bessie Welsch with parents and Grandma Sickman visiting Muscatine. Robe and road work jobs and housework helpers appear among community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mills
Walter Benshoof
Blue Grass
New Era
Bessie Welsch
Joe Daniels
Clara
Emma Grimm
Mary
Addie Wunderlich
Celia Anderson
Ella Alteneder
Jake Grimm
Chas. Alteneder
Andrew Anderson
Fred Alteneder
Will Wunderlich
Wm. Hartman
Otto Fitchner
Nellie Fix
Lizzie Brace
Battey
Frank Feastal
D. Sauer
Roy Hartman
Aug. Ramm
Hazel Dell
W. McElroy
Pearl
August Kemper
Grandma Sickman
Muscatine
Wm. Alteneder
East Buffalo Prairie Social Notes Highlight Visit and News
Miss Gertrude Kelly returns home from Oklahoma for a visit with her aunt. Mrs. Lucy Bull and family visited Cale McClean’s. Arthur Bull bought a new range. A Guy Elliott social drew a large crowd. Rev. Spiller and Mrs. J R Spiller visited relatives. Miss Larriems Almandinger stayed with her sister Nellie Bull. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Davis were busy with sewing and visits at Milt Elliott’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo Prairie
Gertrude Kelly
Oklahoma
Lucy Bull
Cale McClean
Arthur Bull
Guy Elliott
Spiller
J. R. Spiller
Larriems Almandinger
Nellie Bull
Wilson
Davis
Milt Elliott
River activity reports from Drainage District No 5 inspection
The W. J. B. under Frank Boke led a party about forty miles downriver to inspect pumps in Drainage District No 5. The Ben Hershey with a raft passed downstream to a point below Muscatine. Stage today is 9.2 feet, down 2 inches from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boke
Ben Hershey
Muscatine
Kirk's Career Ends at Iowa Under Marshalltown Star
Iowa City records Chick Kirk leaving the university after a notable run in baseball and football. He debuted Tuesday night for Quincy joining Waterloo for a summer pro baseball stint and in fall heads to Indianola to coach the Simpson football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chick
Kirk
Iowa
Marshalltown
University
Quincy
Ill
Waterloo
Indianola
Simpson
Talks by Walsam Greatly Enjoyed at Institute
County teachers institute at the local high school features daily practical talks on commercial geography by Prof. C. W. Wassam of the State University of Iowa. Reports praise his preparation and engaging presentation as he explains the cocoa industry and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
C. W. Wassam
State University of Iowa
Prof
Wilcox
Amergan
Audrey M. Hays
Illinois City
Hattie Johnston
Wilton Junction
Mary Pearl Penney
Wilton
Selma Brammeier
Anna Ringgenberg
Rena Atwell
Bessie Raub
Fairport
Lettie Jarrard
Lone Tree
Agnes O'Brien
Rosella Shellabarger
Vina Wilson
Lawn Social at Adam Beckstein Residence
Nearly sixty members of the Forward Society of the German Congregational church gathered on the Beckstein lawn on Cedar street extension for a July social. The event featured lawn games and Japanese lantern lighting with guests from out of town including Mrs. William Mueller and children, Max Mueller, and Alfred Ultsch of Chicago. The next meeting will be hosted by Henry Hocke on Cedar street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Beckstein
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Adam _ Beckstein
Cedar Street
William Mueller
Max Mueller
Alfred Ultsch
Chicago
Henry Hocke
Farewell Picnic Honors Misses Chambers And Cross
Batterson clerks hosted a farewell picnic at Weed park for Miss Ethel Cross who will move to Seattle. About 40 attendees rode the 6 o clock car and enjoyed supper on the club house porch. Spoons were presented to Miss Maye Chambers and Miss Cross as tokens of friendship before departures to Aurora Ill. and Seattle respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Chambers
Cross
Batterson Clerks
Weed Park
Ethel Cross
Seattle
Wash
Maye Chambers
Miss Cross
Miss Chambers
Aurora
Ill
Mrs Westrate Hosts Farther Lights Society Meeting
Mrs. Matthew Westrate entertained the Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church on Woodlawn avenue Tuesday evening. The program covered Religions of India with papers by Miss Jessie Stirlen Hinduism Miss Emma Steen Buddhism and Mrs. G B Semuels Mohamedanism. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is set for July 12 at Mrs Fred Hoefflin’s home 1096 Lucas Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Westrate
Farther Lights Society
First Baptist Church
Woodlawn Avenue
India
Carl Schmidt
Fred Hoefflin
Lucas Street
Jessie Stirlen
Emma Steen
G. B. Semuels
Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Plans Picnic
A notice announces a picnic organized by the Fraternal Aid Sewing Society. Members and friends are invited to attend at a local park with activities and a potluck meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Sewing Society
The
Root Juice touted as a health remedy in local county
Local interest centers on Root Juice praised for curing digestive and nervous ailments. Advertisers claim it soothes stomach lining, purifies blood, strengthens liver and kidneys, improves appetite and digestion, and aids overall wellness. Available at Morgan's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan’s
Surprise Birthday Picnic Near Naber Farm
On Tuesday agroup of women visited the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Naber three miles east of the city to celebrate Mr Naber s 30th birthday Anniversary. They traveled by wagonette and enjoyed a bountiful picnic supper followed by an impromptu program The party returned home around 9 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Naber
Naber
Col Hare Thimble Bee Held Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs Joseph Biles hosted a Tuesday afternoon event for Colonel Hare Thimble Bee. The gathering featured sewing sessions and several musical numbers by Mrs Frank Warfield. Refreshments followed at Mrs Samuel Smedley’s East Second Street home on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Biles
Colonel Hare Thimble
Frank Warfield
Samuel Smedley
East Second Street
Kobes Kuiper Nuptials Celebrated Tuesday
The marriage of John Kobes city sexton to Miss Cora Kuiper was performed Tuesday by Rev. Men ning of the Dutch Reformed church. A reception followed and the couple will housekeep at 1074 Lucas Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kobes
Cora Kuiper
Menning
Dutch Reformed Church
Rickhoff Taborg Nuptials Celebrated This Evening
This evening at 8 o'clock the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Rickhoff to William Taborg will be held at the bride’s parents home at 975 Newell Avenue. Rev. A L Tilgner will officiate and a wedding supper will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rickhoff
William Taborg
Newell Avenue
A. L. Tilgner
Grace Lutheran women meet to discuss Korea topic
The Wo mans Home and Foreign Mission ary society of Grace English Lutheran church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. C. H. Liebbe home on West Third Street. Mrs. Herman Wennermark led the session with Korea as the topic and a short musical program followed. Next gathering set for July 13 at Mrs. Johnson’s West Fifth Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Grace English Lutheran Church
C. H. Liebbe
West Third Street
Herman Wennermark
Korea
Johnson
West Fifth Street
Ladies Aid Society Hostesses Event at First Presbyterian
Mesdames Eaton Legler Will Butz Vetter Van Riper and Miss McIntyre will host the Ladies Aid society event Friday afternoon in the church parlors. An invitation is extended to church members and South Muscatine Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Eaton
J. J. Legler
Webb Will
Henry Butz
Fred Vetter
C. N. van Riper
Miss Mollie McIntyre
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
South Muscatine Aid Society
William Keithley Dies at 1 30 PM at 713 East Seventh
William Keithley died today at 1 30 PM at his home 713 East Seventh street after a six week illness from brain hemorrhage. Born in 1852 he moved to the city from Galena Illinois last year and worked at the Empire City pearl button factory. He is survived by his wife a daughter Lyda two sisters and two brothers all named: Mrs Sam Leonard Mrs Frank Harriman Alonzo Keithley Mrs James Crow and John Keithley Funeral details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keithley
East Seventh Street
Mr. Keithley
Galena
Ill
Empire City
Lyda
Sam’ Leonard
Frank Harriman
Alonzo Keithley
Bellevue
John Keithley
Davenport
James Crow
Muscatine
Publicity suit by Jackson over county publication wins part
Judge Barker grants writs compelling Muscatine county to publish election returns primary expenses township trustee reports and related county reports while denying others. The case, brought by E C Nichols for Index Printing Company and A W Jackson, was heard at the April term with a mixed ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
A. P. Barker
W. 8. McKee
Barker
Muscatine
E. C. Nichols
Index Printing Company of
West Liberty
A. W. Jackson
Pepper
J. R. Hanley
Fredonia Social Notes Mention Visits and Games
The column lists numerous Sunday visits among local residents including Mrs. George Kranz and Gertrude Schmidt from Muscatine with Mrs. Schmidt, and other families visiting friends in Davenport Cairo Muscatine Cone and nearby towns. The Maroons beat Muscatine Mokenas 7 to 3.
Cranston Woman Helps Mrs Hawkins This Week
In Cranston Iowa on June 16 Miss Hazel Hafner assists Mrs George Hawkins with her work this week. Miss Ross Reynolds and daughter Monica spent Thursday in town.
Local Happenings and School Program Notes
Miss Effie Shires spent Monday night with Norrel Hafner. Gertie Hafner visiting in Wapello. Families and neighbors traveled to Muscatine and Letts for visits and illness. Irvin Bain's arm remains painful from a prior break. Oak Grove Christian church held a well attended Children's Day program with numerous recitations songs and exercises led by Rev. Boyce and local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Effie Shires
Norrel Hafner
Gertie Hafner
Wapello
John Powell
McKinley
Hubert
Wayne
J. P. Teeter
Marvin
J. F. Hawkins
Muscatine
S. B. Snyder
Isaac Abbott
John Rowell
Fanny Hawkins
Muscatine County
Rev. Boyce
Kings
Johnny Tucker
Victor Boyce
Leona Powell
Hazel Snyder
Arthur Hackett
Maude Lane
Fern Thomas
Laura Brookhart
aArthur Hackett
Guy Thom
Local Notes and Obituary: Effie McCreedy Returns Home
Hot Springs Ark residents welcome Effie McCreedy back after a season in Pontiac Ill. Verle Dunham of Washington organizes a music class here. John Hillhouse and wife of Havre Ia visit daughter Mrs Will Mitchell. Charles Means from Garden City Kan visits relatives. J B Wallace dies at his Ainsworth home after paralysis. Born March 29 1840 in Butler County Pa he lived in Washington county most of his life. He married Sarah Purvis in 1864 and leaves six children and a wife mother and brother. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Effie McCreedy
Pontiac
Ill
Verle Dunham
Washington
John Hillhouse
Havre
Will Mitchell
Charles Means
Garden City
Kan
J. B. Wallace
Ainsworth
Mr. Wallace
Butler County
Washington County
Kansas
Sarah George Purvis
Louisa County
William
Thomas
Arthur Hazen
W. S. Smylie
J. J. Kilgore
United Presbyterian Church
Old Clifton Notes and Visits Highlight June Report
Miss Susia McKee of Salt Lake City visits Mrs. Sarah Shaum in Old Clifton. Blanche Soll of Muscatine visits aunt C. J. Knott. she returns home Sunday. Miss Olive Marston ends spring term at Tennessee and begins summer vacation. Margaret and Nancy Huston host a gathering Saturday. Families of Knott, Shaum, Marston, Freeland, and others share Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Clifton
Susia McKee
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sarah Shaum
Robert Nichols
M. F. Murray
Blanche Soll
Muscatine
C. J. Knott
Miss McKee
Abbie Morgan
B. F. Shaum
Olive Marston
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Frank
Iowa Avenue
J. Cc. E. Franklin
M. A. Barr
West Fourth Street
Journal
Mayflour
Geo. Bitman
Walsam
Cara-Ja
Geo
W. Reuling
Col. Hare Thimble
Rickhoff
Taborg
Jackson
Fredonia
George Kranz
Gertrude Schmidt
Jane Schmidt
W. C. Brown
J. F. Gambell
Nellie
Wm. Toms
Cairo
Frank George
S. L. Johnston
Ethel
Fay Hawkins
Tommy Newell
Idaho
Susie McKee
John Schanning
Lon Diller
Cone
Maroons
Muscatine Mokenas
Walter James
Lawrence Crull
Scott van Dyke
Lettie Westerman
Myrtle Knott
Lee Mishler
J. H. Snyder
Chas, Brown
George Russell
D. D. Mapes
A. Williams
Sadie Diller
Joe Reed
Bard
Ruth Hunt
Moline
Lulu Mishler
Pool
Burlington
Jesse Biebinger
M. R. Edmondson
Alva Shaw
Tom Carey
J. R. Kemp
Glenn
Harry Mishler
Sam Burke
John Wilson
J. Ss. Shellabarger
Ellen Snyder
Joe Murrey
Cranston
Scheetz
2Nd St
Eschmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Mgr
Letha Hawkins
Austin Bain
Joy
Ella Snyder
Emma Boyce
McKinley Powell
Fanny Hankins
Ethel Chown
Agnes Townsley
Gertie Hawkins
Donald Epperly
Paul Boyce
J. A. Chambers
Merle
Millard
G. C. Neiswanger
Harvey
al. Burris
Duluth
Hugh Hall
Howard Beanblossom
Cedar Rapids
Iva Strain
Guy Coulter
L. A. Stephens
Norks
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
New York
Pacific Coast
Elmington
Oregon
Sunset Magazine
Far West
Sunset Travel Club
San Francisco
Cal
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