Death of laborer William Shibley in Muscatine hospital hotel
William Shibley 42, a Lone Tree widower with three children, died at the Scott House in Muscatine from blood poisoning linked to a scratch on his left hand. He was found on the floor between bed and wall, suffering intense pain after raving through the night. Sister Grace Shibley, a Lone Tree Epworth League delegate, arrived to identify him. coroner Dr. Norton attended. He had worked unloading beer kegs at Rock Island brewery a week earlier, surviving a festering wound that swelled both hands and darkened his face.
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William Shibley
Muscatine
Scott House
Ira J. Godfrey
Grace Shibley
Lone Tree
Epworth League
Shibley
Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey
Methodist Church
Journal
Miss Shibley
George R. Shibley
Rock Island
Miss Dodge Buys Combination Driver in City Stroke
Davenport resident Miss Helen Dodge visited the city and bought a fine ladies combination driving and saddle horse from liveryman Frank Bowman. The horse was shipped to Davenport on the Helen Blair this morning. Bowman recently sent blue roan drivers to St. Paul sold to Wm Kaiser, noted prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dodge
Davenport
Frank Bowman
Miss Dodge
Mr. Bowman
Helen Blair
St. Paul
Wm. Kaiser
Ordinance Bans Firecrackers Until July Fourth
W R Rice marshal announces an ordinance prohibiting shooting firecrackers and torpedoes until July Fourth and states violators will be prosecuted under applicable law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Rice
Epworth League Convention Concludes With Thanks
The district Epworth League meeting at Muscatine closed at noon after officers were elected and delegates enjoyed a two hour launch trip on the Mignon. Resolutions praised local hospitality and Dr. Stafford, urged badges and junior representation, and supported preserving dancing restrictions while planning future activities. The University Jubilee Singers and Africanus the strongman will perform June 30 at Citizens Railway Park with 25 cent admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
M. E. Church
J. R. Hanley
Sweetland
C. M. Pace
Lone Tree
A. M. Henderson
Marengo
Hattie Hunt
Muscatone
Kate Glover
Keota
Ida Morrison
Wilton
Charles Robertson
Muscatine
District League
Epworth League
Stafford
First
Los Angeles
League
Mississippi
Town Avenue
University
Citizens Railway Park
Africanus
E. E. Davidson's
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Blood Purifier S S S
The advertisement argues rheumatism is a blood impurity problem and promotes S S S as a purifying tonic. It claims rheumatism is hereditary or lifestyle related and warns that external liniments only offer temporary relief. It promises internal cleansing, normalizing nerves and digestion, and free medical guidance from The Swift Specific Company.
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S.S.S
S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
City News Items: Early Morning Departures And Postponed Meeting
Born to Mr and Mrs Adam Althaus on West Fifth Street a son. Fred Bowman left for Davenport to spend the day with friends. J F McLean left for Des Moines to visit. Maennerchor Ladies Sewing Society meeting postponed one week. Mrs P M Detwiler left for Fort Dodge to visit her son. Charles Guthrie left for Tipton for the day. Mrs E Hazlett and daughters left for Des Moines to visit. Mrs Fred Hacker and children and Master Porter Smith left for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Althaus
West Fifth Street
Fred Bowman
Davenport
J. F. McLean
Des Moines
Ladies’ Sewing Society of the Maennerchor
P. M. Detwiler
East Eighth Street
Wilton
Fort Dodge
C. F. Detwiler
Charles Guthrie
East Front Street
Tipton
E. Hazlett
Edith
Jennie
West
Third Street
Fred Hacker
West Third Street
Porter Smith
West Seventh Street
Repeated Children's Day Program Slated At Island Church
Weather hindered attendance at Island church Children day exercises in Fruitland. Due to demand, Superintendent Corwin schedules a repeat performance next Sunday evening June 28 and invites all to attend. Participants to meet for a final rehearsal Friday at 8 p.m.
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Fruitland
Island Church
Corwin
Market Dispatch From H. J. Toher & Co Brokers
Special market dispatch lists futures and cash prices for wheat corn pork and lard with open high low close figures and daily changes. Chicago live stock receipts show hogs cattle and sheep trading lower. Kansas City and Omaha hog and cattle receipts provided. northwest wheat receipts for Minneapolis and Duluth compared to last year. Weather map notes light showers in the Dakotas and rains in Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Iowa with heavy rain in Oklahoma.
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Ing
Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Oklahoma
Hair Work Reduction on Hair and Wigs Notice
A short term sale on hair and hair work including switches pompadours wigs at 117 Chestnut Street. The offer lasts for a few days only and invites customers to call and view the line.
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Chestnut Street
Resolutions Committee Rifts Over Platform In Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa on June 24 the resolutions committee remained unable to reach accord. The lingering effect of last year's Kansas City platform blocked progress and hindered agreement among members led by Sheppard.
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Resolutions Committee
Des Moines
Kansas City
Sheppard
Decree Granted in Nichols Area Divorce Case
Mrs Anna Dailey wife of Isaac Dailey of near Nichols was granted a divorce this afternoon. She received custody of their three children and $500 alimony. Isaac Dailey sought adultery. Mrs Dailey filed a cross bill for cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree named the wife as the divorcee.
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Isaac Dailey
Anna Dailey
Near Nichols
Dailey
Riddle Case Dismissed in Moscow Assault Charge
Clarence Riddle of Moscow was acquitted this afternoon on the charge of assault with attempt to murder Nathaniel Petty. The case was dismissed on the motion of County Attorney E P Ingham after witnesses testified that the charges were groundless.
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Moscow
Clarence Riddle
Justice
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W. 5. Norton
Dr. Stafford
Charter Launch
Liberty Zimmerman
Daisy Johnson
J. M. McClelland
Grace Shibly
Nk Dy
Okolona
J. E. Reeder
Children’s Hose
Topsy Brand
Lades
Toben, Malone & Company
H. J. Toher & Co
H. F. McKay
Omaha
Riddle
Smoke House
Frank
The
Pearl Dealer
Hinkle & Flannery
Pearl City
Joe T. Cosgrove
West Second Street
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