Local News Roundup of Births and Travel
Birth announced for Hawkeye Pearl Button Co. son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Smith. Notes on employment ads for button workers and milk route hustlers. Local residents travel by Firefly to Billings and Davenport while others plan summer stays and family visits. Baseball results feature Scotty Banker of Rock Island beating Rusts Yates with Stars to play Sunday. Children’s Day set at Friends church corner Sycamore and Fifth Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Scotty Banker
Rock Island
The
Stars
Fairgrounds
Friends’ Church
Sycamore and
Fifth Streets
Childen's
Rusts Yates
Benzing Will Filed And Read In County Clerk Office
The last will and testament of the late Josephine Benzing was filed this morning with the county clerk. The document was opened and publicly read.
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Josephine Benzing
Memorial meeting of Champion Hose company leaders
The Champion Hose company members are asked to convene at their quarters on Sunday June 24 at 1 00 to prepare for memorial exercises honoring departed member J Schumacher Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hose Company
J. Schumacher
Foreman
Miss Margaret Leonard Honored at East Side Farewell Party
Miss Margaret Leonard was honored at a party hosted by Miss Nellie Foley on East Sixth Street. Guests enjoyed a guessing contest won by Miss Helen Sneichen with Leonard as consolation recipient. Miss Foley performed vocal selections and refreshments complemented the evening as Leonard prepares to depart for Colorado for a summer vacation.
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Margaret Leonard
Nellie Foley
East Sixth Street
Helen Sneichen
Miss Leonard
Miss Foley
Colorado
Deserving Support for Orphans and Old People Home
The German Lutheran Society of Christian Charities in Muscatine marks ten years since founding the Elizabeth Hershey Orphans Home and the adjacent Old People’s Home on the Burlington road. The homes care for 40 orphans and 24 seniors, run a public school, and host a festival and business meeting tomorrow to celebrate with services, reports, and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinemund
Elizabeth Hershey
German Lutheran Society of Christian Charities
H. Reinemund
Muscatine
Synod of
Iowa
E. Lehman
Fontanelle
Oltmans
Delver Sserman
Jiering
Pocahontas Degree To Aid Fourth Of July Celebration
Ramona Council No 52 of the Degree of Pocahontas voted to support the July Fourth festivities. They will manage several stands at the grounds and back the event with moral support plus a grand ball at night. The Redmen lodge provides help as the committee plans music and a memorable celebration.
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Ramona Council No. 52
Degree of
Pocahontas
Redmen
No. 95
Ramona Council
Notice to Trim Trees in Muscatine
City ordinance requires all shade trees in front of premises be trimmed to 10 feet above the sidewalk. If not done within five days, the city will trim the trees and charge the cost to property owners. By order of the city council. M. J. Flannery, City Marshal. Muscatine, June 22, 1906.
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M. J. Flannery
Muscatine
Social at St Matthias July Seventeenth
The ladies of St Matthias plan a church grounds social on Eventh Street Tuesday evening July 17. The annual event features refreshments, wearing apparel from the Industrial society, a full band, and bright lights creating a festive scene with many attendees.
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Ladies of St
Finelys Host Honor Gathering For Nebraska Visitors
Mr and Mrs Robert Finely of 408 Main street entertained many friends in honor of Miss Lena Marolf and Miss Clara Marolf of Nebraska who have been visiting. Attendees included Pauline Schaarman Lulu Gunzenhauser Lizzie Aderman Rose Aderman Freda Vetter Dora Vetter Elsie Franklin Hattie Franklin Lena Grunder Rev H F Martin Carl Gunzenhauser Adam Reinemund Maurice Maisenbach and Will Grunder. The Marolfs departed for Wilton this morning to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Finely
Main Street
Lena
Clara Marolf
Nebraska
Marolf
Pauline Schaarman
Lulu Gunzenhauser
Lizzie
Rose Aderman
Freda
Dora Vetter
Elsie
Hattie Franklin
Lena Grunder
H. F. Martin
Carl Gunzenhauser
Adam Reinemund
Maurice Maisenbach
Presbyterian Lawn Social Planned by First Presbyterian
Members of the Christian Endeavor society at the First Presbyterian Church met at Rev J N Elliott’s home and decided to hold a lawn social at the Presbyterian manse on Wednesday evening July 11. The event aims to provide a pleasant summer festival with tables and booths arranged on the parsonage lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Presbyterian Manse
Presbyterian
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Outing Planned Next Tuesday
Members will visit Mrs. J. J. Hintermeister's home in the country next Tuesday afternoon. They will take lunch, return by early evening, and meet at the hall at 1 o'clock or Rosenmund's restaurant in South Muscatine at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
J. J. Hintermeister
Rosenmund’s
South Muscatine
Girls Plan Camping Trip at Hanley Cottage
The S S S club meets with Miss Ellen Hanley on Mulberry Street to plan a camping party at Hanley's cottage Innisfail starting July 7. They expect a ten day outing near Geneva with much enjoyment.
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Hanley Cottage
S. S. S. Club
Ellen Hanley
Mulberry Street
Hanley’s Cottage
Innisfail
Geneva
Mrs J L McColm Hosts Afternoon Event
Mrs J L McColm entertains at 110 East Fifth street this afternoon with a pleasant gathering hosted in her home. The social occasion highlights neighborhood hospitality and community ties among attendees.
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J. L. M’colm
J. L. McColm
East Fifth Street
A Man Not Loyal To Family Furnish Best Home Yet
The ad asserts a man’s duty to provide a fine home and offers a message about affordable house purchases with a manageable initial payment. It notes that with a few hundred dollars one can begin paying for a house under easy terms.
Social hour honors Mrs. C. L. Stafford in Bloomfield
Mrs. C. L. Stafford of Bloomfield Indiana appears as an especial guest with hours from 2 to 5 o clock inviting many of her friends in the city to renew social ties. The honoree formerly resided in Muscatine and hosts of friends will be pleased at the privilege of visiting with her.
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Ralph Stafford
C. L. Stafford
Cloquet
Minn
Clarence Stafford
Bloomfield
Visiting Girls Entertained by Travelers Club
The Misses Celia Liebke of Durant and Florence Shoemaker of Wilton were delightfully entertained by the Travelers club at Weed park last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Liebke
Durant
Florence Shoemaker
Wilton
Travelers Club
Weed Park
Electa Chapter O E S Meets at Masonic Hall
Electa Chapter No 23 O E S will meet at the Masonic hall Monday evening June 25 at 8 oclock. All members in good standing are requested to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Electa
Masonic Hall
Epworth League Enjoys Pleasant Outing at Weed Park
Members of the Epworth League of the First M E church had a pleasant outing at Weed park last evening. Supper was served and several hours were enjoyed in good fellowship.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Weed Park
Picnic outing at Weed Park by Miss Darst and Sunday school class
Miss Clara Darst led a group of girls from her Sunday school class on a park outing to Weed Park yesterday afternoon. They enjoyed a picnic lunch and returned to the city about 8 50 PM.
Spalding Reading Club to Meet Mrs Moynahan
Spalding Reading club members will meet Mrs Frank Moynahan on East Ninth Street Tuesday evening of next week.
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Spaldings
Frank Moynahan
Spalding Reading Club
East Ninth Street
YWCA Beating Club Holds Pleasant Meeting
Last evening some members of the Y W C A beating club enjoyed one of the most pleasant meetings of the organization at the slouth last evening when they met for their weekly row.
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Y. W. C. A. Beating Club
Slouth
Woodmen Prepare for July Fourth Picnic at Columbus Junction
The Muscatine Woodmen lodge organizes the Southeast Iowa Woodmen picnic to be held at Columbus Junction on July 4. The drill team, led by commander Milton Briggs, practiced last night. Muscatine plans to enter the band contest and chase the prize while lightfooted members may win track honors.
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Columbus Junction
Muscatine Order of Woodmen
Southeastern Iowa
AH Members Meet for Memorial Services
Members of the Champion Hook and Ladder Co. are summoned to meet in full uniform at their quarters on Sunday June 24 at 1:00 PM to take part in the firemen's memorial services per order J J Brown Foreman.
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Champion Hook and Ladder Co
J. J. Brown
East Hill Plans July 4th Preparations and Massacre Threats
The article details East Hill residents organizing for a July 4th event at Weed Park with a planned massacre at the celebration. It notes preparations, a 10 o clock practice with 190 Indians, a three-settler band to train, and park improvements to handle a large crowd.
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Weed Park
Big Redmen
Park Committee
Archibald Boys Visit Aunt Addie in Monmont
Wapello June 23 notes Paul and Leland Archibald, young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Archibald of Monmont Illinois, visiting their Aunt Addie this week. L. B. Pierce and daughter, Mrs.
Wilton Social and Local Travel Notes
Wilton reports travel and meetings with residents visiting relatives in Clinton and Davenport. Dr. Charles Port’s father Mr. Theo Port and Mrs Port returned from a visit, while Dr. W A Cooling attended the Muscatine County Medical Society meeting. Miss Mabel Carson returned from Muscatine to spend Sunday at home with family. Shrine attendees from Wilton joined events in Davenport. Leila Stevens visited sister Mrs Walter Schaffer in Tipton and returned home. Gail and Louis Looney hosted friends at home north of town.
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H. W. Lamp
D. G. Agnew
H. B. Strong
Davenport
H. W. Wildasin
Lizhtner
Ida Wildasin
Leila Stevens
Walter Schaffer
Tipton
Gail
Louis Looney
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Havana
Wagner Brothers
Button Carders
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
Arthur W. Smith
Machine_ girls
Enquire Beepple’s Button Co
C. & S. Milk Co
Theodore Krehe
Hershey Hospital
H. Rice
Billings
Mont
H. D. Baker
West Rly
Chas. Ward
Loraine
Ed. Hagerman
Grandview
Mrs. F. Shamber
Shellsburg
A. E. Othmer
Iowa Avenue
J. R. van Sickie
A. Gillispie
Sadie DuBois
Montpelier
Teachers’ Institute
Robert Tompson
Andalusia
C. G. Whipple
H. Lofland
Niobrara, Neb
W. D. Hine
Walnut Street
Cedar Rapids
Orphan’s
Burlington Road
West
Roney’s
Sam. P. Jones
Booker T. Washington
Walter I. Nolan
Fumorist
A. A. Willits
Edward Burton M’dowell
Ernest Thompson Seton
Whitney Bros. Concert CO
Whitney
C. A. Gearhart
Gustav Donald
Tracy Holbrook
Violin Virtuoso
Chas. B. Landis
Davenport Turners
William Reuter
Edwin M. Whitney
Roney’s Boys Concert CO
Joseph F. Nugent
Foss Lamprell Whitney
Lulu Tyler Gates
Fuller Swift
Evelyn Foote Morrell
D. C
Denmark
Miss Mershon
Muscatine Maennerchor
Paudiet
Muscatine Chautauqua _ CITIZENS
Presbyterian Lawn
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Oppos
Journal Office
Eastern Star
Slough
East Hill
Sandy Grove
Woods
Schaefer
Wagonette
Will Harris
Ike Round
C. R. Godfrey
May Olin
Moline
Mrs. O. &. White Spest
Smalley Avenue
Mary van Zile
Winfield
H. W. Baker
Glen Kremer
Marie McChesney
Una Lacey
America Beane
Mattie Hunt
Carrie Smith
Marie Baldridge
Eshy] Tindall
Fimma Deihl
Florence Grimes
Ora Herrick
Florence Hurley
Lulu Vanhorn
Columbus City
E. G. Heins
Olivia, Minn
Blanche Bigger
Vinnie Winter
Des Moines
Louisa A. Townsend
Burlington
Townsend
Wapello
Jesse Towssend
Wilkensburg
Frank Townsend
Samuel Davidson
Unionville
Hugh Creighton
Oakville
Mt. Pleasant
Will Otto
Crescent Society
Arthur Springer
J. A. Bigger
Meade Singsworth
Marguerite Nicolaus
Margaret Woodhouse
Pauline Bunker
Leo Harris
Burdette Bunker
Clarence Fulton
Geo. Mockmore
Humphrey of
Mascntine
Ed. Mockmore
River Bulletin
St Paul
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport Muscatine
Keokuk Een
Christy Scaddle
East Eighth Street
Madam Dail
Randall's Hotel
Fourth and
Cedar
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