Local News Briefs From Wilton Muscatine and Nearby
Inhalation noted as treatment for tuberculosis by Dr Cal W Smith. Ice cream shops thrive in hot weather at Cullen's Den of Sweets. A baby boy born this morning to Mr and Mrs William Freese of Mill Street. Electa chapter No 32 O E S to meet at Masonic Hall Monday evening. Mayor L N Ayres of Wilton in Muscatine for visits and business. Dr A J Weaver back from Kansas City Mo after attending the national meeting of the American Eclectic Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Freese
Mill Street
Electa Chapter
O. E
Masonic Hall
L. N. Ayres
Wilton
Muscatine
A. J. Weaver
Kansas City
American Eclectic Medical Society
Weaver
Kensington Club Delights with Sewing and Picnic Plan
The United Brethren Kensington met at church parlors for a business meeting and sewing. Refreshments were served with hostesses Mesdames Dolman Barger Dove and Dunker. A picnic is planned for July 8 at Weed Park with husbands and families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
United Brethren Kensington
Mesdames
Dolman
Barger
Dove
Dunker
Weed Park
Babies Reception At First Baptist Parsonage
A babies reception was held yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the First Baptist church on Walnut street. About twenty babies and as many mothers attended. The event celebrated the cradle roll of the Sunday school. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
First Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Zetelathian Bible Study Meets at First M E Church
The Zetelathian Bible Study class will meet Monday June 22 at First M E Church starting 3:30 p m for one hour. It is the first of a special series open to all with topic cards distributed. Next Monday’s theme is Our Bible How it came to us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetelathian
M. E
Ladies' Aid Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the church parlors. Sewing occupied the whole afternoon and a social time followed. The next gathering is scheduled for Friday June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Man Seriously Injured After Fall From Fence Near Town City Road
William Te Strake, living on Town City road, lies in serious condition at home after a fall from a high fence yesterday. He reportedly sustained possible internal injuries. Dr. J L Klein attended and provided medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Te Strake
J. L. Klein
Note on Foley's Urino Laxative by Dyersburg resident
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Foley's Urino Laxative cured his chronic constipation. He calls it a thorough practical remedy and offers a conscientious reference. A W Morgan, Druggist, endorses the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Democrats Meet in County Convention Endorses Van Lent for State Committee
The Muscatine county Democratic convention met at the courthouse and endorsed J G Van Lent for state central committee. About fifty delegates elected Van Lent secretary and chose a delegation to the state convention at Sioux City June 25. Delegates to the Davenport congressional meeting were also selected and endorsed by the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
I. S. Pepper
Central Committee
D. F. Sullivan
J. G. van Lent
Fulton No. 1
Sioux City
Bloomington
Robert Shields
Cedar
George Hawkins
Fruitland
James B. Hartman
Fulton No. 2
L. N. Stigers
Goshen
George Black
Lake
William Cullip
Montpelier
J. P. Cooper
Moscow
J. G. Klein
Crono—Allen McCurdy
Pike
C. G. Duncan
Edward Cody
Sweetland
E. R. Sherfey
Wapsie
N. W. Phillips
Wilton
G. W. Klein
L. J. Horan
J. Asthalter
Davenport
Jackson
Joseph Bowser
M. N. Byrne
J. B. Hartman
William Gregg
W. C. Healey
A. F. Drumm
Charles Miller
Crono
Allen McCurdy
W. R. Schmitt
Andrew Healey
John McAvoy
Frank Vogel
M. F. Cronin
Adam Wigim
J. D. Fulham
James O'Toole
T. W. Holmes
O. K
John Fanning
John Schultz
J. H. Miller
Lawrence Horan
Muscatine
Democratic State Central Committee
Muscatine County
Herbert Thompson
Congressional Committee
Mountain Meadow Massacre Rehearsal Notice
All Red Men who wish to participate in the Mountain Meadow Massacre on July 4th must attend a rehearsal at Weed's Park on Sunday, June 21st at 9 a.m. Car fare will be refunded at the park. Per order committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Meadow
Weed’s Park
ADOPTS HINDOO GIRLS INDIAN MISSIONARY BRINGS TWO TO IOWA
Miss Margaret Morrow of Ainsworth, a longtime India mission worker, returned home from India with two Hindu girls she has adopted. She spoke at the United Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering in Columbus Junction, where about forty attended and a luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Columbus Junction
Margaret Morrow
United Presbyterian Missionary Society
C. R. Duncan
India
Miss Morrow
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association closes first annual convention
The Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association wrapped up its first annual convention in St. Louis with A. C. Adams of Muscatine elected president, Phil J. Mackey of Muscatine named trustee, and R. H. Coombs of St. Louis chosen commodore. Delegates praised sessions aboard the steamer Alton as preparations begin for a July 4-5 regatta with a large fleet planned by St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Adams
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
St. Louis
C. P. Hanley
Tulsa
Okla
Alton
Mississippi River
J. W. Dixon
Burlington
Phil J. Mackey
R. H. Coombs
Association
J. W. MacArthur
J. M. Hobbs
Ft. Madison
Robert Lutz
Walter Howard
Quincy
Lumber Rate Cuts Ordered Across Western Markets
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping lumber tariff reductions west of the Missouri River and a about five percent decrease in eastern rates along with other forest product changes. The rulings apply to shipments from the Willamette Valley to San Francisco and from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia to eastern and southern markets. The decision restores previous rates west of a Pembina North Dakota through Grand Forks Council Bluffs Kansas City Sioux City Port Arthur line, while some eastern increases remain in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Williamette Valley
San Francisco
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
North Pacific Coast Territory
Commission
Pembina
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Sioux City
Port Arthur
Texas
Kansas City Southern Railway
Wagonettes to run for Lutheran festival attendees
Wagonettes will depart from the corner of Second street and town avenue tomorrow at 9 10 12 1 and 2 o clock for the annual festival of the Lutherans Old Folks and Orphans Home south of the city. Stops at Franklin's grocery in South Muscatine for joiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Tawn Avenue
Franklin's
South Muscatine
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Rexroth East Sixth Street
A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rexroth of East Sixth Street. The announcement notes the new arrival and residence, reflecting a local family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rexroth
East Sixth Street
Fifty-Third and Fifty-Fourth Regiments to Fort Riley
Captain W S Norton announces orders from Adjutant General Thrift sending the Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth regiments to Fort Riley Kansas for an encampment from September 1 to 10. The move promises to be highly instructive for the 54th and pleases local militia members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
W. S. Norton
Thrift
Des Moines
Kansas Military Post
Wapello Notes Include Church Visit and Local News
In Wapello this week Park Kirkpatrick represents his Christian Endeavor society at the Iowa church convention in Des Moines while visiting relatives. Numerous residents travel, study plans unfold at Cedar Falls and Mt. Vernon, and land dealings and bridge repairs mark a busy period in the community. Old friends greet L. W. Meyers of Portland on a long visit, while marriages, licenses, and summer activities fill the county’s social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Park Kirkpatrick
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Zibi Kremer
Monroe Woodruff
Blakesburg
Iowa
A. H. Dewein
S. H. Archibald
Atalissa
Hereford
Texas
Dewein
Herman Otto
Panhandle
C. Todd
Mediapolis
Col
J. W. Garner
Columbus Junction
Oakville
Des Moines
Louisa Counties
Pease
Spring Alley
W. D. Kemp
Lusette Reutinger
Lulu Kemper
Cedar Falls
Cee Jas. Blanchard
Monmouth
Tataas
J. Leroy Hildebrand
Nellie M. Turkington
A. John Pooley
Jennie Catherine Ochiltree
L. W. Meyers
Portland
Oregon
Keithsburg
Meyers
Wapello Republican
O. P
W. B. Beane
J. E. Newsom
Normal Institute
Presbyterian
Methodist
Public Education Outlook Praised by Supt Hunt
Supt R R Hunt receives commendation for widening education aims beyond routine duties. No church services at the Christian church tomorrow due to Pastor Rev S B Ross attending the state convention in Des Moines. Prof G Ware Stephens and wife visit the home of his parents N E Stephens as he serves as an instructor at the Normal Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Hunt
Christian Church
S. B. Ross
State Convention of Christian Churches
Des Moines
G. Ware Stephens
N. E. Stephens
Normal Institute
Old Clifton Community Notes and Close of School
Old Clifton residents host visits from Mills Dun can Albert Halls and Holmes families. Olive Marston teaches the Boston and Old Clifton schools which closed, with picnics and programs for about 25 visitors. Reports of local visits, institute attendance, and a minor accident involving Johnie Gookin.
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Old Clifton
Mills
J. J
Clifton
Olive Marston
Boston
Ola Worthman
Albert Hank
Myrtle Knott
Alice Murray
Olive
Floyd Marston
S. S. Orris
Charlie Reed
B. F. Knott
W. F. Marston
Elsie
I. L. Freeland
Ainsworth
Bessie Moore
Wapello
James Blanchard
Conesville
L. Westerman
Little Johnie Gookin
Madge Huston
Sioux Falls
S. D
Richland and Prairie school picnic a decided success
The Richland and Prairie school picnic at Stockton, Iowa, drew about 75 attendees for a noon dinner and a long program. Presents were distributed to pupils by Miss Filora Bohnsack, followed by seven gallons of ice cream. Several locals visited Walcott for bird shoots and guests included Wilton and Rock Island visitors.
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Stockton
Richland and Prairie School
Filora Bohnsack
Nellie Ryan
Davenport
Cedar Falls
Meinert
Maysville
Helen Dittmer
Jno. Neilson
Edwin Thompson
Bertha Scull
Wilton
Bert Ashby
Rock Island
Hy Bohnsack
Walcott
Wm Ihms
Ethyl Bohnsack
Wilton College
Muscatine
McSwiggin and Son
Frank Garlock
Emma Dittmer
Edwin
Herbert
Ella Riessen
J. C. Riessen
Ella
Clara Riessen
Pleasant Prairie News Roundup June 20
Geo Eis and daughter attended the Muscatine circus. Glenn McElroy Jacob Drumm joined the Davenport grange meeting. Cyrus Baker did Stockton business. A third Stockton shooting drew attendees Sunday evening. Blue Grass faced Clipper club. Clipper club won. Miss Hague closed spring term with a picnic and meal. Ice cream and cake served. E A Allbee and son attended Davenport grange event. Mr and Mrs John Henke and Mrs McElroy dined at Geo Grimm’s. Metz painting finished this week. A telephone meeting held at the hall Friday evening. Mrs Roy Baker and Mrs Perry also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Children day exercises at Melpine and local events
Baker attended children day exercises at Melpine Sunday. Wm McElroy's Thursday June 18. A cantata at Pleasant Prairie church Sunday evening June 71. J L Fowler transacted business in Muscatine Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Glenn McElroy spent Tuesday in Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Melpine
Wm. McElroy
Pleasant Prairie Church
J. L. Fowler
Muscatine
Glenn McElroy
Durant
Local Notes From Port Allen Area
Port Allen area notes include Willie Crown visiting his uncle George Crown and family. T B Devore delivered an interesting sermon at the school house Sunday afternoon. Edgar Rabenold of Columbus is in town dining with relatives while representing a lightning rod firm. Floyd and Lara McCullough visited David McCullough in Oakland Sunday. Miss Ida Chown helps care for a young niece recently arrived.
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Port Allen
Willie Crown
Nichols
George Crown
T. B. Devore
School House
Edgar Rabenold
Columbustion
Floyd
Lara McCullough
David McCullough
Oakland
Ida Chown
Local Social Notes Record Weekend Visits and Church Attendance
Last Tuesday the Schomberg couple hosted guests. R Marks and Flora Cone attended Sabbath school and church at Chown schoolhouse on Sunday. Harold McCullough of Oakland visited Veil Chown recently. St Ledger of Muscatine visited H F Babbitt's home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schomberg
Railway Timetable In Effect January Fifth
Railway timetable lists eastbound and southwestbound trains with arrival and departure times. It includes No 12 Davenport to Chicago No 6 Local Passenger No 50 Davenport to Chicago No 4 Davenport to Chicago No 88 Local Freight No 2 Mall and Express 3 7 44 0 30 afternoon and No 3 California Special 1 57 am, No 49 Washington Oskaloosa 4 35 pm, No 11 Kansas City to Fort Worth 11 05 pm, No 8Y Local Freight, No 1 Mail and Express 8 08 am, No 61 Local Passenger 3 19 pm daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Fl. Worth
Getania
Cts Cee
Muscatine and Wilton Trains Timetable Highlights
Train schedule shows Muscatine routes with daily services to Wilton, plus connections at Elrick Junction and Round House. Notes No. 4 and 2 run daily except Sunday, No. 6 Monday only, with No. 5 and No. 2 connecting to nearby lines. Southbound and northbound listings detail arrival and departure times, plus Saturday-only trains and cross-town links.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Ae SS. Seo
Aden
Cacass
Wiwedstead
DOE
Delly
Ssmuscatine North and South Railroad
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
St Parmar
II Cen
Lv. Boun
Trponigrg
Cvisid
Owiscic
Gacrtio
Ieceacsdceec
Ar. Elrick Junction
North Bound
Scce
Reree
Blekek Demctiem
Wapsilo
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Bond
J. A. Bond
Prop
Cal. W. Smith
Cullen’s den of Sweets
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Red Wing
la Crosse
P. du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire
Davenport Muscatine
Des M
Keokakee
New Orleans
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Riverview Addition
Muscatine Cemetery
Robt
Armstrong
Orange St
Iowa Avenue
P. J. Murphy
Congressional
State Central
Grand Jury
John P. Fanning
Herman Crozier
C. F. Duncan
Henry Wildasin
F. W. Eichoff
Frank Benham
William Grossklaus
W. H. Graft
E. B. Fulham
John Beckey
Democratic Party
Phil, Mackey
Commodore
Mississippi Valley Power Boat
Asso
Ciation
Vention
Commerce Commission
Kan
Regi
Jewelry
Electric Park
Rock Island System
Underdonk
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
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