Injuries Fatal to Charles Richard in Muscatine
Charles Richard a prominent Muscatine businessman died after a fall at Hershey hospital on Friday morning. He did not regain consciousness and died Sunday morning. Born in Muscatine 30 years ago, he built a long career in the meat trade and stock buying. He married Mary C. Ruthman in 1879. she died six years ago. He is survived by seven children: Carolie Stella Clarence W. Charles B. Jr Chester A. Elmus D. and Philip G. Funeral services are announced.
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Charles
Richard
Muscatiny
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Altles
Kansas City
Daily Papery
Tchard
Muscardine
Mary C. Ruthman
Muscating
Carolie
Stella
Clarence W
Charles B., Jr
Chester A. Elmus D
Philip G
Neal Institute Drink Habit Treatment Promises Relief
Nervous drinking men find immediate relief in the Neal Treatment. The Newt Treatment uses vegetable drugs and noninvasive methods to neutralize alcoholic poison, claim to end drink cravings, and offer rapid, lasting results. Full confidential information provided upon request via mail or phone. Neal Institute Davenport, Iowa.
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Neal
Neal Institute
Farnam Street
Davenport
Inwa
Funeral at West Fourth Street Home Conducted Privately
The service for the deceased will be held at the family residence on West Fourth Street at 2 oclock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A G Graves, pastor of the First Congregational Church, will conduct the obsequies which will be private.
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West Fourth Street
A. G. Graves
First Congregational Church
Children’s Day Celebrated at Sweetland Church
A splendid program was offered yesterday at Sweetland M E Church by the Sunday school members. The event featured songs recitations and cvilis with each member of the church’s Sunday school department taking part in a well presented program.
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Sweetland Church
Sweetland M. E
Sunday Echool
Ex-Convict Forces Arrest Battle in Davenport Incident
Pater Simons, an ex convict, attacked Officer Sanford during a disturbance at Davenport on Saturday night. He tore the shirt and collar from the officer before being subdued and placed in the patrol wagon. Simons is reported to have served a sentence for criminally assaulting his stepdaughter.
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Davenport
Devonport
Pater Simons
Sanford
Simon
Simans
Memorial Service Held for Rev Samuel H Parvin
Special services at the First Presbyterian Church honored the late Rev Samuel H Parvin former pastor here who died recently at Perry Oklahoma The Masonic and Knights of Pythias attended Representations highlighted his pastorate from 1904 to 1899 and his record of 79 marriages and 43 funerals The minister Dr J B Rendall spoke praising his work and the service concluded with resolutions of sympathy and sung anthems Lead Kindly Light and Rock of Ages
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Tha 1St Presbyterian Church
Samuel H. Parvin
Burea
Perry
Okla
Mr. Parvin
Knights of Pythias
First Presbyterian Church
Ere
J. B. Rendall
Lim
Paryn
Rendall
Parvin
F. 8. Pentzer
Cora Z. Baker
Ernest Tilgner
Steamer Joe Fowler to Run Pittsburgh to St Paul Route
The Steamer Joe Fowler plans a long regular run between Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and St Paul Minnesota. The 3000 mile itinerary aims to become the longest river line in the world with one round trip per month. Elmer Pope of Parkersburg will own the boat and seek freight transfer agreements with railroad and Pope company officials. Mrs Frank Dewer narrowly escaped a tarantula attack while slicing bananas at 950 Fourth Avenue. Her husband killed the spider, described as highly deadly, preventing injury.
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Rock Island, II
Joe Fowler
Elmer Pope
Parkersbung
Pittsburgh
St. Paul
Popa Company
Frank Dewer
Fourth Avenue
Peoria Regatta Draws Large Entry List at Rock Island
Peneteen boats of the Upper Mississippi fleet gather for the 1914 Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta. Some 34 entries have been logged, with more expected before close. Local boats are few, including Ethel V and Franzes, sailing June 28 from Rock Island for Peoria.
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Mississigni
Missippippi
Ethel V
Admiral Farley
Franzes
Arthur Brandt
Rock Island
Admiral Hatley
Ilinois
We Chaerman
Racing Committee
Scary Willam
PR. la Q. U. B.D. TV
Wisconsin
Hydro-Bullet
Melancholy Women and Lydia Pinkholm’s Vegetable Compound
A vintage advertisement touts melancholy as a sign of organic disturbance and promotes Lydia B. Pinkholm's Vegetable Compound as the standard remedy. It cites decades of testimonial support from women reportedly restored to health by the root and herb-based remedy.
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Lydia B. Pinkholm
Marked Highway Between Muscatine and Iowa City Likely
A movement in Iowa City seeks cooperation with the Muscatine Commercial club and local road groups to establish an official, clearly marked highway between Muscatine and Iowa City. Travelers now risk losing the way on several routes to the college town as they travel.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Girl Evangelist at the Baptist Church
Miss Margaret Bevan the girl evangelist spoke at the First Baptist Church in Scranton Pa delivering morning and evening sermons. Born in Wales she has six years evangelistic experience in the U S and Wales and will stay in Fal s elty to occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
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Margaret Bevan
Scranton
First Baptist Church
Bayin
Wales
Miss Bevan
E. H. Williams
Wall
Crest of Rise In River Reaches Geneva as Waters Rise
Parts of Geneva stand under water as river crests approach. Officials say major inundation unlikely though the Mississippi level has risen over the past 24 hours. Readings suggest the crest may have passed Muscatine today, raising concern for nearby towns along the river.
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Geneva
Old-fashioned Remedy for Kidney Flush Using Salts
An article promotes Jad Salts as a inexpensive, harmless remedy to cleanse sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation. It describes taking five drachms in water before breakfast for a few days to relieve dull kidney ache, back pain, headache, and urinary symptoms, claiming it produces an effervescent lithia water drink.
River Cresting Promises Stagnant Stage If Rain Holds
The stage at Onench is expected to stay stationary unless rains swell the stream. Last night the river marked 11 feet and 1 inch at 7 am today. Geneva Island’s lower portion is flooded and six additional inches could submerge the island, though further advance seems unlikely. Water reached Johnson Cottage's area, but most cottages remain safe as cottagers monitor bulletins. Camping grounds will be unusable until the ground dries.
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Geneva Island
Johnson Cottage
Storm on river endangers launch owners yesterday afternoon
A sudden afternoon squall on the river battered launch owners as boats struggled in high waves. Many occupants were drenched, several boats backed out, and landing proved difficult as water levels rose and the current quickened during the brief storm.
West Liberty Social Visits Across Iowa
Mr and Mrs Geo Gates and Mrs Susan Gates of Downey spent Saturday evening in West Liberty. Velma Miller and friends Lola and Marean ment Marion visit Ava J P McMillen. Bessie Peters called on islands in Iowa City Saturday. Mrs Anna Smith visited her brother T Schampon and family in Nichola Saturday. Mrs Geo Shelday visited her daughter Persis in Iowa City Saturday. Mr and Mrs F B Holmes and Theron were over Sunday with relatives in Iowa City. Mrs Libbie Milnes returned from Marshalltown. Mr and Mrs A A Pearson were over Sunday with the Jatters in Springdale. Henry Rhinder spent Sunday with friends in Davenport. Lloyd was an over Sunday visitor with friends in Tipton. Mr and Mrs H R Etter attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Adams in Solon Saturday afternoon.
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Geo. Gates
Susan Gates
Downey
West Liberty
Velma Miller
Lola
Mareament
Marion
Ava J. P. McMillen
Bessie Peters
Ifslands
Iowa City
Anna Smith
T. Schampon Ang
Nichola
Geo. Shelday
Tipton
H. R. ¥Etter
Sarah Adams
Solon
Kirshners Visit Relatives in Iowa City Area
Mr and Mrs Chas Kirshner visited relatives Sunday in Moline Iowa with L A Swisher and daughter Grevenhen spending Saturday with the former s daughter Mrs L A Royal and family at the recital at the Warren home Professor J Packer returned Saturday evening from a several days stay in Wapello Mr and Mrs H J Boldt and Mrs Emma Marquardt spent Sunday afternoon in Iowa City
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Chas Kirshner
Moline
Irs
L A. Swisher
Grevehen
Swith
L. A. Royal
W. 4. Warren
J. , Packer
Wapello
H.J. Boldt
Emma Marquardt
Gundsy
Iowa City
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