Local residents return from out of town visits
Miss Josephine Wyant returned home last evening after teaching in Spokane. Dr. H. L. Husted practices general medicine at the G A Bank Building. Miss Golda Branson returns home from West Branch after visiting her brother A L Branson. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wyant of Muskegon Mich visit at Mrs. Edward Niver’s 214 West Fourth Street. Mrs Wyant is formerly Marguerite Grant. David Grant of Pendleton Ind, brother of Mrs Wyant, visited at the river home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Wyant
West Fourth Street
Spokane
Wash
Golda Branson
West Branch
A. L. Branson
Ira Wyant
Muskegon, Mich
Edward Niver
Wyant
Marguerite Grant
David Grant
Pendleton
Ind
River Home
Baby Bliss to Clash at Ball Park Wednesday
Baby Bliss returns to the ball park for a Wednesday afternoon game at 3 30 with the fat men's baseball club. A L Branson, visiting from Muskogee Oklahoma, with his family, comes after traveling due to his brother Dr Clyde Branson's illness and death in West Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Bliss
Ball Park
A. L. Branson
Muskogee
Okla
Clyde Branson
West Branch
Smalley Avenue
May Form Company to Buy the Power in Muscatine
L J Highland of Chicago promotes a Wapello water power project claiming 4000 horsepower can be produced for 35 dollars per horsepower. The Muscatine Commercial Club supports forming a local company to purchase and sell this power, with construction to begin within ninety days if a deal is finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Highland
Chicago
Wapello
Muscatine Commercial Club
Highland
Muscatine
Middle West
Iowa River
Mrs. Anna Foulke Dies in Dallas at 75
Mrs. Anna B. Foulke wife of S A Foulke and former Muscatine merchant died last night in Dallas Texas at her son R J Smead home She suffered from gastritis and friends here believe it caused her death She was about 75 and funeral plans are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Foulke
S. A. Foulke
Muscatine
Dallas
Texas
H. S. Moore
Friends of the
R. J. Smead
Nathoo Sentenced to Twenty Years in Iowa Penitentiary
Des Moines June 20 Hindu seer C A Nathoo convicted of having knowledge while She was insensible was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary by Judge DeGraff. His motion for a new trial was overruled and he will appeal on grounds of improper evidence and jury instruction errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
C. A. Nathoo
DeGraff
Ball Team Weighing 4847 Pounds Plays Wednesday
A quirky item invites readers to see a ball team described as weighing 4847 pounds perform at the ball park on Wednesday at 3 30 PM.
Robbery and Assault Charge Against Roy Moore
Roy Moore of Marengo was arrested on a Rock Island train at Brooklyn by Sheriff Owen on a charge of robbery and assault. He allegedly robbed August Magliska on a Marengo street after beating him into unconsciousness and will be held to the October grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Marengo
Roy Moore
Rock Island
Brooklyn
Owen
Iowa County
August Magliska
Moore
Pontius Granted Permanent Liquor Sale Injunction
Judge D. V. Jackson grants Levi Pontius a permanent injunction in district court restraining him from selling liquor. The ruling halts Pontius from liquor sales, effective immediately, in the ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Pontius
D. V. Jackson
District Court
William Oaster Dies in Muscatine After Long Illness
William Oaster of Muscatine died Sunday at 305 West Eighth Street after a seven year illness due to a combination of diseases. Born in 1872 he was unmarried and a member of St Matthias Church. He is survived by brothers John of Muscatine and Joseph of Kansas City and sisters Anna and Carrie of Muscatine. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Tuesday morning with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Eighth Street
William Oaster
Muscatine
St. Matthias Catholic Church
John
Joseph
Kansas City
Anna
Carrie
St. Mary's Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Letts Athletic Club Formed To Aid Local Youth
The Letts Entertainment association forms an athletic club to serve boys and young men with gymnastic classes run by O. E. Johnson from the Muscatine Y. M. C. A. He will lead Monday and Friday sessions in a facility with a library rest and game rooms and an outdoor gym. Officers include Mrs. A. M. Garrett president Mrs. William Lieberknecht vice president Miss Jetta Shellabarger secretary and Mrs. J. L. Hildebrand treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Johnson
Muscatine Y. M. C. A
Letis Entertainment Association
Letts Club
Johnson
A. M. Garrett
William Lieberknecht
Jetta Shellabar
Simple Healthy Breakfast Plan Promises Improved Wellbeing
A classic advertisement touts fruit Grape-Nuts with cream, soft eggs, crisp toast, and a cup of Postum as a healthful breakfast. It claims that a day or two proves the benefits and cites a reader claim of feeling “fit as a lord.” It also promotes reading The Road to Wellville and There's a Reason for further persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
A F and A M Iowa Lodge to hold third degree work
A F and A M Iowa Lodge No 2 announces third degree work Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock. All brethren in good standing are invited by Worshipful Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F
A. M
Iowa Lodge No. 2
W. M
Funeral of Harold Young Held Tuesday Morning
Harold Young, drowned Sunday morning, will be buried Tuesday at 11 from Park Place home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Young. Rev. J. C. H. Light will conduct the United Brethren church service. Mrs. Young remained shocked but improving. both she and Merle Young received anaesthetics for the shock. Merle recovered in time to attend the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Young
Lee Young
Park Place
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Harold
Merle
Young Men Set Off for Long Hike to Madison Wis
Glen Houdek and Carl Heinz left Muscatine Sunday at 5 am aiming for a hike to Madison Wisconsin and a return by rail within ten days. They reached Davenport last evening and expect to be in Clinton tonight. They wear jerseys marked M for Muscatine and carry only essential clothing in knapsacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Houdek
Carl Heinz
Madison
Wis
Muscatine
Davenport
Clinton
Jersey
Babe Bliss Weighs 640 Pounds and Promises Walloping Hit
Babe Bliss, the first baseman, weighs 640 pounds and is billed to bat next Wednesday at 2 30 in the south end park. Treat the crowd to a big game with Bliss at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Bliss
South End Park
Wade Refuses to Discuss Letters in Iowa District Fight
Former congressman A M J Wade declines to discuss the Wade De Armond letters amid a party stake in the Pepper candidacy. He says private differences must not jeopardize the Democratic campaign and urges settling disputes without aiding a Republican congressman. He emphasizes duty to party and country over a public feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
M. J. Wade
Dr. We Armond
J. S. Pepper
Muscatine
Congress
Pepper
Infant Dies at Home on Dale Street
A 17 month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Blake, died yesterday from complications at their Dale Street residence. The remains were taken to Letts this morning for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Street
J. Blake
Letts
Former resident claimed by death former resident claimed by death
Mrs. Ella Lewis Frazier of 1018 Park avenue reports the sudden death of her brother D. W. Lewis at his Pasadena home. Born 1835 in Knox county Ohio, he once served as principal of the Third Ward school for about three and a half years. He intended a Europe visit with daughter Pauline, a musician, with plans to sail in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lewis Frazier
Park Avenue
D. W. Lewis
Pasadena
Cal
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Miss Pauline
Europe
Pauline
Third Ward
Knox County
Ohio
Woodbury
North
Lewisburg
Champaign County
Our cafe delivers both great meals and attentive service
The establishment promises top notch dining with courteous waiters who understand customer needs. It asserts that quality service enhances the meal and that good service cannot replace a good dish, inviting patrons to experience superior dining.
Arrest of Dermidy and Seidlitz in contempt case
Otto Seidlitz and James Dermidy were arrested today by Sheriff Benham by court order and placed in custody. Their lawyers filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and a demurrer was argued before Judge Jackson. They were jailed for contempt last year with three months’ sentence and a $300 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Seidlitz
James Dermidy
Benham
Jackson
Seidlitz
Dermidy
Biographical Sketch of Mr. Lewis and Family Ties
A historical obituary fragment notes a Cedar County resident born October 1, 1853. It lists his father dying in 1877 in this city and his mother in 1885 in Washington. Siblings Emlen of Denver, Esther L. Leonhart deceased, Ella Frazier of this city, Jason and Phebe W. both deceased. He married Mary J. Hamilton of Washington on July 26, 1871. she died about 18 months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar County
Lewis
Washington
Emlen
Denver
Col
Esther L. Leonhart
Ella Frazier
Jason
Phebe W
Mary J. Hamilton
Washington, Ia
Baseball Team Sees Weigh-In At Park Wednesday
A baseball team weighed in Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the ball park. The report notes the unusual event and location but provides no further details.
Garmer Rites Held for Mrs. Sarah E. Garmer
Short services were held at the Garmer home south of the city for Mrs. Sarah E. Garmer. Dr. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the services, after which the body was taken to Keithsburg for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmer
Sarah E. Garmer
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Keithsburg
Nuptials Held At St Marys Church For Ruby McGrew John J Callahan
Miss Ruby McGrew and John J. Callahan wed at St Marys Catholic church with Rev F J Leonard officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Jeanette Callahan and best man Henry E Fayle assisted as Edn Cruzz provided the wedding march and E M Walker sang Serenade. A six course dinner followed at the groom’s home with about one hundred guests. The couple will reside at 1608 Orange street after September 24. A Maennerchor picnic near Tice bridge followed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Ruby McGrew
John J. Callahan
F. J. Leonard
St. Matthias Church
Jeanette Callahan
Henry E. Fayle
Lohengrin
Edn _ Cruzz
Schubert
E. M. Walker
Walker
Millard
Mendelssohn
Matthew McGrew
Grandview
Citizens Railway and Light Company
Callahan
Orange Street
Omicron Epsilon Sorority Kennington Club Social
The O E S Ken sington club will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J B Mark 603 East Ninth street. Mrs Mark is assisted by Miss Stella Ames. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Kensington Club
J. B. Mark
East Ninth Street
Mark
Stella Ames
Banner Lodge Industrial Meets Tuesday at A U W Hall
Members of Banner Lodge Industrial plan a regular session Tuesday afternoon at the A O U W hall. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. Fred Beitel, Mrs. Wm Hilmer and Mrs. Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge Industrial
A. O. U. W. Hall
Fred Beitel
Wm. Hilmer
Riggs
Social by Forward Society at Cedar Street Home
A Forward society event of the German Congregational church is held this evening at Adam Beckstein's Cedar street home. Mrs. Owen Smith will be hostess to Mite members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennerchor Society
The
German Lutheran Church
Volger
Tice Bridge
Cedar River
Maennerchor
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Adam Beckstein
Cedar Street
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Wade
Pasadena, Cal
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