Community Notes From Keota Area June Visits and Socials
Keota and surrounding towns report a busy week of visits and gatherings. Mrs. Ezra Pool visits Des Moines. Ella McLaughlin and Gertrude Harter return to Perry. WCTU and YP C U activities held with social events and $25 mission support. Various residents travel to Ottumwa Burlington Muscatine Iowa City and Roseville Illinois for visits and relatives. Omer Singmaster sails for Europe for horse purchases. Epworth League and Presbyterian C E group host socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanore
West Chester
J. C. Giffen
Ottumwa
Baptist Y. P. C. U
Trumbauer
J. E. Witmer
Ritchey
Charles A. Singmaster
New York
Omer
Europe
Omer Singmaster
Carrie Blake
George Sneath
Keota
Epworth League
Philippine Islands
Clare and
van Reisman
Oskaloosa
S. E. Reisman
E. A. Hulse
Roseville
Watera
Williamsburg
de Long
United Presbyterian Church
A. A. Long
Cotton Belt Route to Run East Texas Fruit Growers Excursion
The Cotton Belt Route announces a week long round trip from St Louis for fruit and truck growers to East Texas during harvest. Participants will inspect orchards and fields with leaders from state horticultural societies and farm journals. Northern growers are invited to Texas for the June 23 state meeting of the Texas Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
East Texas
St. Louis
Texas Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Texas
Great East Texas
E. W. la Beaume
G. P
T. A
Cotton Belt Route
Anna Byrne plans new residence and hotel in Arden
Ardon Iowa June 19 Mrs Anna Byrne purchases two Arden lots to build a combined residence and hotel. Work to begin in July and continue until completion. Byrne a popular local landlady with experience since the Milwaukee railroad construction. Local notices mention visitors, school term ends, a wagon incident near Adam Wizgims, and upcoming Agnes Byrne and Robert Deam wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
Anna Byrne
Laura Foster
Haskins
Frank Butsler
Clara Healey
No. 4
Johnnie Verink
Chicago
D. M. Shellabarger
Letts
Arden
John Healey
Orpha Chapman
Fairport
Gertrude Wigim
A. J. Westbrook
Adam Wizgim
Westbrook
Florence Johnson
Muscatine
Dewey Timberlake
Agnes Byrne
Robert Deam
Bramer
Ladies’ Aid Society
U. RB. Church
Sunnyside School Picnic Ends Wilton Township Term
Sunnyside and Rainbow teachers Della Cockshoot and Clara McSwiggin led a school closing in Wilton township with a Sunnyside picnic. Pupils, parents and friends enjoyed a dinner and a program of songs, recitations and essays featuring numerous students and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Della Cockshoot
Clara McSwiggin
Rainbow
Wilton Township
Bennie Drumm
Tillie Havernagle
Willie Finch
Millie Drumm
Mary Andreas
Irene Rogers
Little Bird June
Freda Havernagle
Beautiful Isle
Lulu Stark
Henry Andreas
Lillie Feldhahn
Jim
Gale McClean
Lene Christenson
Mae Greene
My Old Kentucky Home
Emil Feldhahn
Oakley Collier
Eddie Feldhahn
Hugo Drumm
Birdie
Marie Christenson
David Hart
Willis Havernagle
Trust
Mary Gray
George Collier
Paul Collier
Annie Adams
America
Anti-Cigarette League Concludes Enrollment Drive
Muscatine residents join the Anti-Cigarette League as 306 youths enroll at the Y M C A with 190 boys and 116 girls. Lloyd Burris and Irene Hopkinson lead their respective boy and girl groups as captains, with a public rally at First Baptist Church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Anti-Cigarette League
First Baptist
League
Baptist Singers
Dr. Struble
Musserville M. E
Yearly Calendar of the Mothers Club for 1905 06
The year book of the Mothers' club for 1905 06 is presented with officers and committees. The last meeting was at Mrs Ella Moynahan's Pine street home with the year’s programs and membership listed. September and September dates show hostesses and topics including a president's address and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Ella Moynahan
Pine Street
G. D. Lezotte
P. J. Barry
J. H. Eversmeyer
Theron Thompson
J. C. van Lent
Florence Ewing
E. K. Tyler
C. E. Crow
October 2 Roll Call on Parental Authority Discussion
Hostess Mrs. G. B. Samuels opens a Roll Call and Current Events paper on Is It the Decline of Parental Authority Which Causes the Lack of Reverence and Obedience in the Child of Today. Mrs. Asthalter leads discussion. Also Shall Domestic Science and Manual Training Be Put in Our Public Schools with views by Mrs. P. J. Barry and Mrs. Moynahan. Music by Miss Flora Manlove. November 6 Hostess Mrs. Walter L. Johnson Health discussion with Dr. J. T. Martin and recitation by Kate Pentzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Samuels
Asthalter
P. J. Barry
Moynahan
Flora Manlove
Roll Call Current Events Meeting Highlights
November 20 program hosted by Mrs. J. B. Mark features discussion on women in politics with Mrs. J. P. Ryan affirming and Mrs. W. L. Johnson opposing. Mrs. Dreier presents paper on The Mental Moral and Physical Development of Our Children. Music by Miss Florence Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mark
Dreier
J. P. Ryan
W. L. Johnson
Florence Mark
Sure Aid to Long Life from Electric Bitters
Simple ad claims Electric Bitters promote an active liver digestion healthy kidneys regular bowels and fine appetite with a money back if no benefit. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp's
Riverside to Meet White Sox in Sunday Game
Riverside plans a big next Sunday baseball game against the White Sox at the fairgrounds. Manager Patterson announced arrangements, praising Riverside as the fastest local team and expects a strong home crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Patterson
Riverside
Fairgrounds
West Liberty
Muscatine
December 4 Entertainment Program At Local School
Hostess Mrs J P Ryan presides with Roll Call quotation from Our Humorists. Paper The Restlessness of the Modern Woman by Miss Louise Eversmeyer. Solo by Miss Fern Crow. Recitation by Miss Ada Rolland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Ryan
Louise Eversmeyer
Fern Crow
Ada Rolland
Christmas Club Meeting Notes Mention Gifts and Papers
On December 18 hostess Mrs. T. K. Tyler led a Roll Call on Christmas with the paper The First Christmas Gift by Mrs. Chas Hahn and a solo by Mrs. Tobias Toben. January 1 hostess Mrs. J. E. Howe conducted Roll Call Favorite Questions and papers The Evolution of the House by Mrs. E. M. Warner with music by Hazel Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Tyler
Chas. Hahn
Tobias Toben
J. E. Howe
R. C. Schenck
E. M. Warner
Hazel Becker
Lecture on Child Life in Palestine by Rev. Potter
January 15 program features Hostess Mrs J H Kendig Roll Call The Bible and music by Miss Eda Critz with a lecture titled Child Life as I Saw it in Palestine by Rev John Wesley Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kendig
Palestine
John Wesley Potter
Eda Critz
Homeseeker's Rates via Iowa Central Ry
First and third Tuesdays monthly travel to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states Stop overs allowed tickets valid 21 days For rates and train times contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn
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Homeseeker’s
Iowa Central Ry
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Community Meeting on Housework Organization
February 5 program with hostess Mrs A C Noble Roll Call on Ease of Systematized Housework versus Discomfort of Unorganized led by Mrs Fred Beach Discussion on Is It an Advantage to See Household Accounts led by Mrs William Hoffman Music by Mrs Howard D Warfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Noble
Fred Beach
William Hoffman
Howard D. Warfield
Merrifield to Fill Kempton Post This Summer
Roy W. Merrifield a senior divinity student at the University of Chicago will serve as assistant pastor at First Baptist Church this summer. He will preach during Rev Judson Kempton's absence and oversee boys work plus pastoral and Sunday school visitation. He starts the first week of July as Kempton plans a southwest trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Merrifield
Rev. Kempton
Divinity School
The
University of Chicago
First Baptist Church
Mr. Merrifield
Judson Kempton
February 19 Event Program at Local Hall
Hostess Mrs J S Blackwell chairs a program with current events lecture by Dr F H Little music by Miss Gertrude Moynahan and other attractions on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Blackwell
F. H. Little
Gertrude Moynahan
March 5 Program Highlights At Local Meeting
Hostess Mrs Theron Thompson presides as society gathers for a roster including roll call Spalding. Papers feature The Future Influence of the American Woman by Mrs E G Hoopes and Saving Poor and Girls from Crime by Mrs H S Hurlbut. Music by Mrs Nelite S Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Thompson
Rool Call
Spalding
E. G. Hoopes
H. S. Hurlbut
Nelite 'S. Sawyer
Kecklerville Maroons Win On Narrow Margin
Fast baseball game played Saturday at Weed Park ended 3 to 2 as the Kecklerville Maroons defeated the West Ends. Both pitchers held the hits to a few, and the contest drew a lively crowd. The Maroons seek a game with players aged 16 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Kecklerville Maroons
March 19 Society Evening with Mrs Robertson Hostess
March 19 program hosted by Mrs. W. S. Robertson features Roll Call Favorite Authors and a paper on marriage ties growing less sacred by Mrs. J. M. Kemble. Music by Miss Nellie Robertson. Guests: The Husbands at 7 30 p m. April 2 Hostess Mrs J H Eversmeyer Roll Call Responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Robertson
Roll Call
J. M. Kemble
Nellie Robertson
Husbands
Local Club Program Highlights Music and Discussion
April 16 program features music by Mrs. Henry Giessler and Mrs. Warner. Lectures by Dr. J. L. Klein and Mrs. G. B. Samuels. Paper on Educating Girls as Future Wives. Discussion on school and street cleanliness with Mrs. Jayne and Mrs. Eversmeyer. Hostess Mrs. Will H. Hoffman. Roll Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Giessler
J. L. Klein
G. B. Samuels
Will H. Hoffman
Roll Call
J. T. Martin
Jayne
Eversmeyer
Warner
Ashcraft
May 7 Education Event Led by Local Women
May 7 program features Mrs. Chas. Hahn hosting a roll call on education. Talks include The Education of Our Boys as Future Fathers and Citizens by Mrs. J. P. Leysen and Facts by Mrs. M. A. Barr. Music by Miss Florence Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hahn
J. P. Leysen
M. A. Barr
Florence Hahn
Community Social Calendar May to June Events
On May 21 hostess Mrs. C. E. Crow presents a lecture on The Hygiene of the Eyes by Dr. H. Johnson Dean with music by Mrs. Noble. On June 4 hostess Mrs. J. M. Kemble features a paper Tied to His Mother's Apron Strings by Mrs. J. H. Kendig, plus whistling solo by Miss Geneva Crow and election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Crow
H. Johnson Dean
J. M. Kemble
J. H. Kendig
Geneva Crow
June meeting notes at hostess Hoopes home
On June 18 Mrs. E. G. Hoopes hosted a roll call and thoughts of the year. Members reviewed annual reports from the secretary and treasurer. New officers were seated and a social session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hoopes
Honorary Members List Names of Mrs and Miss
The record lists numerous dames with titles including Mrs Miss and Honorary Members such as Ashcraft Ewing Gobble Gobble Hoffman Lilly Jayne Brannan Iper Schmidt and McColm across multiple surnames. It appears as a social roster from a club or society event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Florence
Eversmeyer
J. H
Lousie
Giessler
Henry
Hahn
Chas. Hoffman
W. H
Hoopes
E. G
Hurlbut
H. S
Johnson
W. L
Kemble
J. M
Kendig
Gobble
Amalia
Howe
J. E
Hoffman
Lilly
B. E
Jayne
Brannan
W. F
Iper
Herman
Schmidt
Julius A
McColm
J. L
Markets Bulletin Lists Wide Range of Farm Prices in Muscatine
Market notes from Muscatine show retail and wholesale prices for grains, livestock, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and fuel. Highlights include wheat 9c, oats 22c, corn 48c, butter 20c to 25c, eggs 14c retail, potatoes 10c per peck, and various live stock quotes with steers around $4.50 to $5.00, hogs near $4.75 to $5.00, and lambs at $5.00. The report also lists fish, seeds, and flower prices and notes Chicago market results for hogs and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvc
Buffalo
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Millersburg
the Journal
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Canadian Rockies
Portland, Oregon
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Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific Ry. A. C. Shaw, Genl
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S. Clark Street
Anti-Cigarette League
the Baptist Church
Mothers Club
Island
Geneva Island
Mothers’ Club of
Musicale
Walter L. Johnson
Kate Pentzer
Havercamp
Muscatine Markets
Sthene Butchers
Shippers Ay
Se Mills
Stramstir
Michigan
Rai
Clase
Chile
Voix
Petoskey
Harbor Spri
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Duluth
Essiere
Cerolzheim
Manitou Steamship Co
O. R M
K. P. Hall
Lester Smith
Fred Washburn
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Minnie Barnard
Emma Hoeffna
Maggie Klindolph
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. B Reay
J. C. Coster
F. OO. E. Muscatine Aerie No. 815
Yecanao An
Finch
C. F. Gordon
W. P
Muscatine Castle
Fisch's Hall
Fast Second Street
Cc. J. Hackett
Frese Elma Scott
A. Oo. U. W. Fagle Lodge No
BRO. OF Americam Yeomen
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Ball
Jacob Fisch & Sons
East Second Street
L. Pyeatt
M. P. Goff
W. 2Nd &T
Knights OF Pythias
Yoming Lodge No
K. of P
K. P
Iawa Avenue
Brethres
Mees
J. B. Reay
Sbhelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps NO. 122
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A. R. Hall
Sue Stanwood
Margaret Wisim
Sarah Fos
Merta
H Sterneman
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
Bankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
T. R. Gindatens
J. F. Moshier
Shelby Norman
G. A
Second Street
M. O. Stanwood
Gue. Schmidt
Masonic
Washington
J. Dean
W. H. Graff
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein's
Music Hall
L. Johnson
G. A. Riemcke
F. LM
Bankers Reserve
Fisch’s Hall
Fisch” Store
Gov. Etanding
Wm. Appel
H. Arnold
Sue Browning
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
Maccabee
Gertrude Hine
Waivrie Niebling
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
E. C. Maxson
P. Day
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. c J. A. Leyda
Clera
F. Yfusentine Lodge
Mirle Lodge
D. of Hf
Secor
KL. Cp Prarl City Lodge
Fish Hall
Ea Second Street
J. W. Richards
Prea
Louise Maisentbach
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Hall
Aiea
Iowa Central
Dakota
St. Paula
B. Cutts
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