Local News Briefs From Muscatine And Surrounding Areas
Short city notes cover visits and travels among residents from Wilton Davenport and Tempe. Highlights include C Laverne Peck’s tenor at the M E church and Mrs J Conney’s visit from Chicago. Also listed are meat market offerings and a church event with praise quotes about J Wesley Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Conney
Chicago
Wilton
T. B. Kelley
Bertha Zimmerman
East Front Street
M. E
J. Wesley Holland
Robt. McIntyre
J. W. Holland
Washington
C. Laverne Peck
Galesburg
Ill
City Union
District Convention of Rebekah Lodges at West Liberty
A large Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 27 delegation from Muscatine attends a district convention in West Liberty. The Adah lodge hosts a full program at the new Fellows hall with breakfast, dinner, and supper. Mrs Josie Hakill of Iowa Assembly speaks. the event ends with praise for West Liberty and thanks to the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
West Liberty
Wilton
Muscatine
Louisa
Rebekah
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Carroll
Adah Lodge
New Fellows Hall
Nichols Lodge
Josie Hakill
Iowa Assembly
Mesdames
A. Lawrence
Burgess
J. Bilkey
Hawkins
Pierson
Stocker
Lemkau
Mitchell
Minnie Porter
Sarah Bilkey
Huffman
Dessa Huffman
Watson
Beamis
McDaniel
Pyeatt
Hackett
J. Fulham
Huppert
M. Eaton
Goodrich
Ashcraft
Brett
St. Clair
East
Business College Picnic Delights Students at Wild Cat Den
Yesterday about eighty business college students left the college at 7 pm for Wild Cat Den. They arrived at 11 pm in high spirits and returned by 10 pm after a day of daring stunts. Farmers worried briefly, but all participants reported a very good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
Wild Cat den
Smith leading Iowa National Guard small arms practice
Capt. William F. Smith inspector of small arms practice for the Iowa National Guard visited the range above city with Col. W. F. Bishop Capt. C. A. Frack and a large number of officers and men of Company C for a practice shoot today.
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William F. Smith
Iowa National Guard
W. F. Bishop
C. A. Frack
Company C
City
Couple Arrested For Lewdness Choose Marriage Over Trial
Dell Schrake and Miss Jessie Thompson were arrested by Night Captain James Billings on lewdness charges. They appeared in court as promised and were offered marriage or trial. they chose to marry. No marriage license had been issued at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Schrake
Jessie Thompson
James Billings
Police McGaughey
Western Union Messenger Delivers Journal Want Ads
Western Union messenger boys carry Journal want ads free for readers seeking purchases or services. The service emphasizes quick delivery and practical notices in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Messenger Boy
Journal
Western Union
Sigourney Notes Bright Social Turnouts and Travels
Sigourney daily life features visitors from Hedrick and Des Moines, family trips to Portland Oregon for the exposition, and local events. Citizens such as Mrs. Henninger, Horace Hollingsworth, and the McQuaid and Johnston families are mentioned alongside road improvements, a Keswick Savings bank visit, and preparations for the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Horace Hollingsworth
Des Moines
Sigourney
G. G. Shanafelt
Elmer Engeldinger
Fred White
F. S. Yerger
G. W. Y. Club
G. D. Woodin
Chicago
Grace Hadley
Master Holt Hughes
Edwin A. Hughes
Depaw University
Green Castle
Indiana
T. B. Hughes
H. F. Wagner
Martinsburg
Mary Seaton
Keswick
Curtis
George Quimby
C. G. Johnston
Delagardell
Waterloo
E. Laffer
A. M. Richmond
Kate Kelly
Kinross
Keokuk County
Muscatine County Teachers Institute Closes Week
The first week of the Muscatine county institute ends with strong attendance and engagement. Four additional teachers were registered, bringing total attendance near 150. Miss Margaret Leffler and Frances Higgins join, with Louise Gobel and Rose Marolf registered from Nichols and Moscow.
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Muscatine
Muscatine County Superintendent of
Miss Babbitt
Madagascar
Rojestvensky
Margaret Leffler
Frances Higgins
Louise Gobel
Nichols
Rose Marolf
Moscow
Oil Case Witness Refuses Testimony Over Trade Secrets
J H Cohn former Waters-Pierce employee testifying for Missouri in a suit to revoke charters of Waters-Pierce Standard Oil and Republic Oil. Recalled for cross examination he refused to discuss current employers citing trade secrets, saying Waters-Pierce ruined his reputation after he left.
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St. Louis Mo
J. H. Cohn
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Republic Oil Company
Hadley
Missouri
Anthony
Cohn
Waters-Pierce Company
Aged Banker on Trial for Embezzlement in Bank Loss
In St Paul Minnesota on June 23 the trial of Thomas H Clements an aged resident of Fairbault and former First National Bank official began. He faces 27 counts alleging embezzlement false entry misapplication and abstraction of funds totaling about 128356. Evidence points to losses in lumber and fruit deals linked to his son.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States District Court
Thomas H. Clements
First National
Fairbault
Clements
Silk Winding Skill Guides Japan Daughter-In-Law Choice
In Japan the selection of a bride hinges on silkworm rearing ability. Prospective mothers-in-law inspect the bride's garments for clues to her qualifications, judging by the thread's regularity and the care with which the worm is fed.
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Japan
GOOD ROADS MEN IN FIGHT OVER ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A dissension rocks the National Good Roads association over whether to elect officers at the Portland meeting. President Moore says no election this year, viewing the Portland gathering as an adjourned St Louis meeting. Opponents are led by Secretary Richardson and James W Abbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
National
Good Roads Associate
Moore
St. Louis
Richardson
Good Roads
James W. Abbot
Chicago Man Arrested in New Mexico for Land Fraud Charge
Roswell New Mexico June 23 Benjamin H Tallmadee of Chicago head of Tallmadge Southwestern Land Co was arrested on the charge of elaboration or perjury in a land fraud case. He was released on a 5000 dollar bond.
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Chicago
New Mexico
Roswell
N. M
Oregon
Montana
Benjamin H. Tallmadee
Tallmadge Southwestern Land Co
Tallmadge
Accident Near Poughkeepsie Ends Fatally for Local Man
Poughkeepsie N Y June 23 Lil Moore of this city whose skull was fractured in an accident near Poughkeepsie today died in a local hospital. The crash occurred on a county road when a car struck a stationary truck. Moore was identified by police and the driver remained at the scene. Authorities investigated the cause of the collision.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Lil Moore
Trolley Crash at Fishkill Landing Claims One Life
A collision involving two excursionist trolley cars at Fishkill Landing early today left one dead and twenty injured. Authorities believe the fatality results from the crash with no further details provided.
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Fishkill Landing
Robber Shot During Waterloo Arrest Attempt
Five house robberies were reported in Waterloo Iowa last night. James O'Brien, a suspect, resisted officers and was shot during the arrest attempt. The loot included money watches and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
James O'Brien
Real Estate Transfers Filed This Afternoon
Real estate transfers were filed this afternoon in the office, detailing property transactions and associated parties. The records show appeals to titles and conveyances, with names of buyers and sellers and parcel descriptions recorded for public notice.
Wilton Real Estate Transfers Recorded In Wilton
County Recorder Shoemaker with G M Titus notes the transfer of properties in Wilton. Hucke et ux deed south 30 feet of lot 1 block 34 Butterfield addition to Harriet E Strong for 2500 dollars. Amelia Wildasin deeds west 20 feet of east 40 feet of south 88 feet of lot 10 block 15 Butterfield addition for 600 dollars.
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County Recorder
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Co. Hucke
Et Ux
Harriet E. Strong
Butterfield
Wilton
Amelia Wildasin
M. J. McDermott
Railroads Advertise Summer Excursion Rates 1905 From Elrick Junction
The Iowa Central lists low round trip fares for 1905 to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden with sales after June 1 final on October 31. Special epworth league rate to Denver 21 50 sale June 30 July 4 final July 14 extend to Aug 5 for 50 cents. G A R encampment fare to Denver 15 55 sale Aug 30 Sept 4 final Sept 12 with extension option.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake Ity
Ogden
Travel fare details to Portland and Hot Springs exhibit
The notice lists discounted travel rates with a 50 cent fee stating October 7 payment date. Portland Oregon fares to Lewis and Clar exposition at 49.85 with 90 day tickets and flexible routes. California rates similar to Portland and Hot Springs Arkansas offers one fare plus two dollars for round trip with 30 day limit. Contact A B Cutts G P T A for full details.
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Portland
Ore
Hot Springs
Ark
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Doctor Recalls Jiggins Trip To Europe
A doctor recounts prescribing a European trip for Jiggins this morning and notes how the patient’s fortunes have changed since earlier treatments like sodium bromide for the same issue were prescribed. The exchange hints at Jiggins growing wealth.
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Ascum
Europe
A Prudent Seggestion From A Social Scene
A humorous exchange features Miss Cayenne advising cautious social planning before pursuing romance. The dialogue highlights concern over embarrassment from social aspirations and the need to ensure one is a suitable match.
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Miss Cayenne
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