County Normal opens with 127 students at noon
The county normal institute began a week long session with 127 students enrolled by noon. Teachers and attendees from several towns filled the large hall as Miss Bridgeford outlined primary methods and Prof. Plumly keying nature study. President O'Shea of Wisconsin University scheduled to lecture daily at 1 30 and 2 45.
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Plumly
Miss Bridgeford
Marshalltown
O'Shea
Wisconsin University
J. G. Ballinger
Moscow
Cora Fitzsimmons
Fruitland
Louise Cross
Myrtle McAnnich
Atalissa
Nellie Downer
Grace L. Miller
Muscatine
Chas. Mulford
Wilton
Gertrude Chenoweth
Dorothea Sullivan
Mary Sherry
Fairport
Ida Wildasin
Lizzie Holzhauer
Bertha Timisiea
Stella Rolland
Josie Wyant
F. M. Witter
Mary Markman
Edgar Francis
City
Pearl Newman
Sweeland
Fannie Mc
Minnie Headley
Viola Sherberger
Blanche Lane
West Liberty
Jetta Wart
Berdie Dodge
Pine Mills
Hattie Parker
Eda Parker
Estella Chamberlain
Jennie Ewing
Laurie A. Bowie
Cecil Bowie
Lura Jones
Minnie Laurie
Fannie Penbeck
Hattie Mellick
Emma Atwill
Jessie A. Braunworth
Ollie Elmore
Rebecca Shoemaker
Bessie McCleary
Grace Fisher
F. L. Fisher
Mrs. L. Satterthwaite
Mamie C. Groove
C. W. de Camp
A. S. de Camp
Howard Gaines
Grace Shepherd
Anna McCoy
Mollie Flater
Harriett Kemptner
Anna Ross
Demise of Mary A McGill in Oswego Kansas
Mrs. Mary A. McGill died at her home in Oswego Kansas on Tuesday June 12 1900 at 515 p m from paralysis.
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Fred Beach
E. J. Richie
Little Falls
Minn
Oswego
Kansas
Mary A. McGill
Isley Beach Club House Dedication Draws City Delegation
Yesterday at Isley beach the new Muscatine built club house was dedicated with speeches by Peter Seevers and a bottle breaking ceremony. Vannatta's Band provided music as city council members joined promoters Chris Ruthenberg Frank Burris Joe Lorber Henry Nicklas George Boch and Peter Seevers to celebrate. The eight mile trek from town included heavy revelry and firewater to mark the event.
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Mondar
Dafie
Isley Beach
Chris Ruthenberg
Frank Burris
Joe Lorber
Henry Nicklas
George Boch
Peter Seevers
Vannatta
Slough Bridge
West Liberty News Highlights and Local Updates
West Liberty notes report on Corley preaching at Valley and a Presbyterian communion. Mrs Leona Hollingsworth visits from.na City. Window damage at G A Moores drug store. Rev Mark Williams of Des Moines visited Sol Philips. Local travels include L T Hill and Mrs H remaining at West Stand. Funeral announced for Mrs Andrew McGovern north of town. Will Detwiler buys Third street building housing the public library. N C Goose returns from Cornell after honors at West Liberty high school and Emerson school of oratory.
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Mies Mery Childs
Masotine
G. A. Moores
Mark Williams
Des Moines
Sol Philips
L. T Hill
Rey Anderson
Infanola
W .Vy. Anderson
Andrew McGovern
Will Detwiler
Third Street
Public Library
John Lewis
N. C. Goose
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Mr. Goose
West Liberty High School
Emerson School of Oratory
Boston
Sterling
Sweetland School Closes After First Month Attendance
Sweetland School in No. 9 Sweetland township closed June 8 with 13 pupils first month and 14 second month, average daily attendance around 12. Named students were Willie Rodgers Pearl Duncan Della Gettert Toney Gettert Robbie Bermel Lawrence Dwyer Freddie Gettert and James O’Keeffe for perfect attendance. Supt Townsley awarded certificates to those never absent nor tardy.
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No. 9
Sweetland Township
Willie Rodgers
Pearl
Duncan
Della Gettert
Toney Gettert
Robbie Bermel
Lawrence Dwyer
Freddie Gettert
James O'Keeffe
Supt
Townsley
Wilton College Concludes Notable Commencement Week
Wilton College closes a successful year with a June commencement week. Rev. Wm. Fritzemeyr delivers the baccalaureate sermon, Rev. L. Reep leads the prayer meeting, and Dr. H deWizard addresses the audience on Our Opportunities. The week features field day, literary debates, an oratorical contest, a fine commencement concert, and a diploma ceremony with a $20 scholarship prize awarded by S. F. Smith of Davenport to Paul L. Grove.
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Wm. Fritzemeyr
Peoria
H. deWizard
PD. D
Fort Dodge
M. E. Church
Wiard
McTre
Cece
Athenaeum Literary Society
College Chanel
Russia
Messrs
Reep
Walker
Fath
Conant
Mamie Grove
B. Asmus
Methodist Church
Waterman
Everst
Wilton College
Muscatine Maroons Win Opener Over Davenport Rough Riders
The Muscatine Maroons defeated the Davenport Rough Riders 7 to 5 in yesterday’s season opener. Lineup details listed with positions and players, highlighting Maroons’ strong performance despite expectations.
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Muscatine Maroons
Davenport Rough Riders
Maroons
Masroons
Davenport
Vetter
Cena J. Dudley
Jonson
Flannery Brenner
Norgh Cassidy
Gavimer
Deutschman
F. F
Ecc
Sohn
Jim Dudley
Occa
Hoffman
Fishermen report grim catch amid unfavorable winds
Fishermen describe hard luck due to northwest and eastern winds. trips yield empty baskets as the fish refuse to bite and no catches are reported from outings.
Local News Roundup From Pine Bluff And Vicinity
Mike Missel visited town on Thursday with flour. Kemper family staying at his uncle's. Will Hartman family joined by John Munson for Sunday visit. Ira Reeves family drove to Cedar Bottom last Saturday. A F Sissel and son plan a Kansas excursion. Frank Fitchner arrived from the west to visit his father. Ira Reeves and Charley Eis celebrated their 48th birthday Friday. Fr Clemans has been in the area a week talking Kansas. Local youths joined excursion to Davenport. Conductor I Kretchmier seen in a hurry but arrived as expected. Mrs Isaac Miller hosted a Sunday school dinner for about 20 children.
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Mike Missel
Kemper
Will Hartman
John Munson
Ira Reeves
Cedar Bottom
A. F. Sissel
Kansas
Frank Fitchner
Bis Place
Charley Eis
Fr. Clemans
Davenport
Isaac Miller
New Era
In Memory of Woodmen Dead Observed by Local Orders
Muscatine Camp No. 106 Modern Woodmen and Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors held memorial day for deceased members. Eighteen graves decorated in the morning and five others buried elsewhere. At 2:30 PM services at the hall with Frank Gould presiding and a program featuring anthems, prayers, remarks, and an address by E. M. Warner.
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Muscatine
No. 106
Woodmen
Woodbine Camp
Royal
Frank Gould
Baptist Choir
Arthur Fowler
Fowler
E. M. Warner
Pram Monar's Trt The Young Leaves with Muscatine Passengers
The Young departed for Davenport early this morning carrying several Muscatine passengers. River stage today is 2 feet 8 inches above low water, down one inch in 48 hours. The Dubuque arrived yesterday at about 10 30 with notable freight for the city.
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Pram Monar
Davenport
Dubuque
Travel tips for Paris by Burlington Cedar Rapids line
Going to Paris get guidance on trips via Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway. Agents can ticket you through from all stations to New York and steamship lines. Contact Jno G. Farmer A G P T A Cedar Rapids IA.
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New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Jno
G. Farmer
T.A
Cedar Rapids
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