Local Shop Ads and Employment Notices
Stop at the Candy Kitchen for ice cream and candy with reception cakes and party favors from Slaughter's Candy Store. Wanted men to work on sewer apply at Washington St Independent Construction Co. W C Bond takes a post at H F Barnard jewelry as watchmaker moving from Iowa City. Buy a buggy or wagon from Ottie Snyder and see Art Chaudoin for an improved electric washing machine at 223 W 2nd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St. Independent Construction Co
W. C. Bond
H. F. Barnard Jewelry Store
Iowa City
Art Chaudoin
W. 2Nd St
Local Notices and Social News Bits from Muscatine
Frank Bowman promotes a vehicle rig. Mr and Mrs M J Cowgill of Omaha visit Muscatine. Mrs Helen Dale and baby Wilbur of Cedar Rapids visit the Beckers at 1317 East Front. Mrs Fred Giesler’s condition unchanged. Bestenlehner’s offers fine toilet soap. G M Titus leaves for a state trip and returns tonight. Mrs James Black returns to Ames after visiting. Mrs H A Hancock undergoes gallstone operation at Hershey hospital performed by Dr E H King. J P Schomberg returns from Toledo and Des Moines. Mrs Schomberg to stay briefly longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dale
Baby Wilbur
Cedar Rapids
Will Becker
East Front Street
H. A. Hancock
Spruce Street
Hershey Hospital
E. H. King
Dedicating the New Court House Considered by Club
The Commercial club weighing dedicatory exercises for the new court house before tonight's meeting. Advertising committee handles plans and no definite celebration has been set. County officers are moving into the building, so arrangements should begin without delay.
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Court House
Commercial Club
Iowa Y M C A State Secretary W A Magee Dies
Des Moines Iowa June 21 state secretary W A Magee of the Iowa Y M C A died at his home after a long rheumatic illness that led to kidney complications He was sixty years old Magee had served the Iowa Y M C A for twenty years and spent twenty seven years in its service He also previously held secretary roles in Auburn New York and Cambridge Massachusetts with family to be notified before burial plans are set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Magee
Iown Y. M. C. A
Iowa
Auburn
N. Y
Cambridge, Mass
Charles Freeman Surrenders on Contempt Charge
Charles Freeman and attorney Howard Bartlett appeared at Sheriff Benham's office at 9:30 am and Freeman surrendered after two weeks away. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released. the charge stems from contempt of court for violating a permanent injunction restraining liquor sales in the seventh judicial district. Freeman had been in Coal Valley Indiana for coal mining interests and planned to return to Muscatine. The case may go to trial in the first week of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Freeman
Howard Bartlett
Benham
McKee
Freeman
Seventh Judicial District
Muscatine
Coal Valley
Inl
First trip of steamer Mignon under Geneva Navigation
The Mignon, a Geneva Navigation company steamer, made its inaugural run Sunday from Iowa avenue dock at 9 am. Government inspectors checked it Saturday and found boilers carried 1290 pounds more steam than allowed for a craft its size.
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Geneva Navigation Company
Iowa Avenue
Coffee's Weight on Old Age Recalled by Officials
A southern state public school superintendent recounts his mother's long coffee induced heart trouble and stomach issues. After switching to Postum, her health greatly improved and she recovered her vigor. He notes similar benefits to other family members, urging readers to consider Postum as a healthier alternative.
Great Remedy Root Juice Promised To Cure Many Ailments
The Root Juice remedy draws crowds to Morgan's drug store with claims it cures stomach liver kidneys and blood. Hundreds report relief from indigestion constipation rheumatism and kidney issues after a few bottles, with testimonials published locally. Sold at $1 a bottle or 3 for $2.50.
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Morgan’s
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Outing Planned
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club plans a Tuesday afternoon outing. Two wagonets will be used to take members to Mrs Elizabeth Sawyer’s home three miles north of the city. One wagonet departs from Mrs Henry Dealing 1088 Hershey avenue and the other from Mrs Kate Parvin 305 Cedar street at 1 pm. They return late evening.
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Royal
Sunshine Club
Elizabeth Sawyer
Henry Dealing
Hershey Avenue
Kate Parvin
Cedar Street
Invitations Issued for Afternoon Reception at Country Home
Invitations were issued today for a reception at the country home of Mrs. John S. Hitchcock on Thursday from 2 to 5 PM. The entertaining group includes Mrs. John Hitchcock Mrs. W. Miller Riggs Mrs. Fred D. Wood Mrs. Edward A. Hitchcock Miss Emma E. Riggs and Miss Edith G. Riggs. Herbert Leyda son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leyda of 1123 North Oak Street to Miss Minnie Berkett of Pike Township. The wedding occurred in Rock Island and the couple will reside on Woodlawn Avenue.
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John S. Hitchcock
John Hitchcock
W. Miller Riggs
Fred D. Wood
Edward A. Hitchcock
Emma E. Riggs
Edith G. Riggs
Herbert Leyda
J. A. Leyda
North Oak Street
Minnie Berkett
Pike Township
Rock Island
Woodlawn Avenue
Perfect Teacher Speech Delights Muscatine Institute
Dr John R H Latchaw of Wilton Ceileze praises the essentials of teaching and boosting instructor value at the Muscatine County Teachers Institute attendance remains strong with enrollment at 208. Prof C W Wassam from the State University of Iowa discusses travel as education while Prof Pye of Wilton leads physics and physiology classes.
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Muscatine County Teachers
State University of Iowa
Nellie Foley
Pye
Wilton
W. F. Chevalier
Mrs. Barr Laid To Rest In Private Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. M. A. Barr were held at her home 107 West Fourth Street. The private ceremony featured a quartet and floral tributes from friends. Rev. A. I. E. Boss led the service. Pallbearers included David Bogard, T. W. Cherry, Theron Thompson, R. L. Thompson, John Stephens, and Bert Lillibridge. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Barr
West Fourth Street
Will McQuesten
Nellie Sawyer
J. L. Pentzer
Ralph Lillibridge
A. I. E. Boss
David Bogard
T. W. Cherry
Theron Thompson
R. L. Thompson
John Stephens
Bert Lillibridge
Grenwood Cemetery
Iowa City Hosts Semi annual Iowa Union Medical Society Meeting
The Iowa Union Medical Society will hold its semi annual meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday with Dr. H T Patrick of Chicago on the program. Morning sessions include case presentations and clinics by Dr J R Guthrie of Dubuque. Afternoon clinics feature Dr Joseph C Beck of Chicago and Dr Hugh T Patrick on nervous system diagnoses. Several Muscatine doctors are expected to attend.
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Iowa Union Medical Society
Iowa City
H. T. Patrick
Chicago
J. R. Guthrie
Dubuque
Joseph C. Beck
Ill
Hugh T. Patrick
Leber Couple Returns From Wedding Trip to St Paul
Mr and Mrs E C Leber came back to the city Sunday evening after a pleasant wedding trip to St Paul. They will reside with Mr and Mrs L R Henderson at 117 West Fourth street and will be at home to friends at once.
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E. C. Leber
St. Paul
Picnic Set For July 1 At Weed Park
At a meeting of the German Congregational Sunday school officers and teachers it was decided to hold the annual picnic on Thursday July 1 at Weed Park. Committees for the outing will be announced later.
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German Congregational Sunday School
Weed Park
Work on the second degree at Iowa Lodge No 2
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 sharp the second degree will be held at Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M All brethren in good standing are invited by Ww M
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
Ww. M
Banner Lodge Meeting Scheduled at Yeo Man Hall
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor will meet Tuesday evening in regular session at Yeo man hall. All members are urged to be present.
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Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
City Council Meeting Postponed to Wednesday
An informal city council gathering with Franklin Benjamin of Iowa City to discuss the lighting ordinance or franchise was postponed until Wednesday night due to Mrs. Benjamin’s illness. Alderman Hess said Mr. Benjamin could not leave Iowa City, delaying the discussion.
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Franklin Benjamin
Muscatine
Iowa City
German Methodist Church Board Meeting Tonight
Church notes announce a church board meeting at 7 45 this evening at the German Methodist Church with the church board in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Church
Mississippi River Stage Report From Davenport to Muscatine
River bulletin lists stage heights at Davenport Muscatine and other stations with small changes. Forecast notes only slight Mississippi River fluctuations from Dubuque to Muscatine over the next 48 hours. Forecaster J M Shelier provides the update.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Shelier
J S Excursion Reaches Tri-Cities Crowd Gathers
More than four hundred people joined the Rescue Hose company excursion to the tri-cities on Sunday. The steamer J S carried the crowd down in the afternoon and returned to Muscatine after 1 pm with excursionists home.
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J. S
Tri-Cities
Rescue Hose Company
Tri-City
Muscatine
Man Injures Thumb with Fish Hook on Grandview Ave
George Harper of 501 Grandview Avenue had a fish hook embedded in his left thumb yesterday afternoon. Dr H E Dice treated the injury.
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George Harper
Grandview Avenue
H. E. Dice
Des Moines Examinations Set for Officers
Charles Fifer, from this city, travels to Des Moines to face an examining board for fitness to serve as second lieutenant of Company C. Alfred Wagner, newly elected captain, will also appear at the board on Wednesday.
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Charles Fifer
Des Moines
Wagner
Company C
Alfred Wagner
Columbia Excursion Draws Large Burlington Crowd
The steamer Columbia arrived in the city about 2 30 this afternoon bringing a happy crowd from Burlington. The excursion was hosted by the German Evangelical church of Burlington and stayed about two hours in Columbia.
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City
Burlington
Columbia
Commercial Club Meeting Called For This Evening
All members are urged to attend the meeting this evening as developments require attention, according to the secretary.
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Commercial Club
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L. C. Day
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