Congregational Ladies Excursion to Davenport on Steamer Columbia
Bestenlehner prescription specialist at 308 East Second Street invites Congregational ladies on a Tuesday excursion to Davenport aboard the steamer Columbia with Pauchet's band. Dinner and refreshments provided. Various local ads promote goods and services including ice cream at Slaughter's Candy Store, home baked goods, buggy sales by Ottie Snyder, and electric washing machines from Art Chaudoin at 223 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestenlehner
East Second St
Davenport
Columbia
Pauchet
Candy Kitchen
Ottie Snyder
Art Chaudoin
W. 2Nd St
River Stage Changes Across Mississippi Forecast
Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes only slight stage changes expected along the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine. Station readings show small upticks and downticks in feet, with minor net movement overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
Michigan Grads 801 Last Class Under Angell
In Ann Arbor 901 graduates received diplomas at the University of Michigan. The class is the last to leave under President Dr. James B. Angell, with 5 post graduate students earning master's and doctorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angell
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
James B. Angell
Naval Officer Culber Dies at 53 in Washington
Captain Abraham E. Culber of the U S Navy died suddenly in Washington on June 23 at age 53. Born in Utica New York he served as a lieutenant on the despatch boat Marflower during the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Abraham E. Culber
Culber
Utica
N. Y
Bailly Defends Tariff Stand in Senate
Senate debate centers on Sen Bailey Texas defend duty on hides lumber and iron ore as part of tariff bill He argues against repealing tariffs on hides without equivalent relief for shoes and leather goods and insists on revenue protection if free trade cannot be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Reception at Hitchcock Home Draws Crowd
Over 150 attendees gathered Thursday at the country home of Mrs. John S. Hitchcock for a afternoon reception. No program was presented. Entertaining guests included Mrs. J. S. Hitchcock Mrs. W. Miller Riggs Mrs. Frey D. Wood Mrs. Edward A. Hitchcock Miss Emma E. Riggs and Miss Edith G. Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
John S. Hitchcock
J. S. Hitchcock
W. Miller Riggs
Frey D. Wood
Edward A. Hitchcock
Emma E. Riggs
Edith G. Riggs
Party Hostess Mrs Giesenhaus Serves Red White Blue Luncheon
Mrs Charles Giesenhaus hosted a party at 309 East Front Street on Wednesday evening. About eighteen ladies attended with Mrs D W Paine of Letts as the out-of-town guest. The decor followed red white and blue throughout including the ice cream. A three course luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Giesenhaus
East Front Street
D. W. Paine
Letts
Banquet Held for Bishop Morrison At Weed Park Club
Trinity Men's Club hosts a banquet at Weed Park Club house with Bishop Theodore N. Morrison as guest and principal speaker. St Margaret's Guild prepares supper, and the Thomas Orchestra provides music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Trinity Men’s Club
Theodore N. Morrison
St. Margaret’s Guild
Thomas Orchestra
Sunday School Picnic at Weed Park Draws 150
Members of the German Methodist Sunday school along with teachers officers and parents totaling over 150 enjoyed an all day picnic at Weed Park today. They traveled to the park in the morning where dinner was served and a supper was planned for about five o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
German Methodist Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Picnic Planned at Weed Park
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church invites all church youth to a picnic supper Friday evening at Weed Park. Supper will be served at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
Weed Park
Maennerchor Ladies Meet at Mrs Hartwig Home
Maennerchor ladies gathered at the New Hampshire street home of Mrs. Albert Hartwig for an afternoon social. Refreshments were served by the hostess as the group enjoyed their gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hartwig
Albert Hartwig
New Hampshire Street
Maennerchor
A B C Girls Enjoy Picnic at Weed Park
The A B C club held a picnic supper Wednesday afternoon at Weed park. The 5 o'clock car brought members to the park and supper was served on the lawn. Rain drove the group to the club house shelter, but the event remained enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Major John Ladies to Attend M B C Graduation
At a regular Ma jor John Circle meeting, members accepted an invitation to attend Muscatine business college graduation exercises as a group. They will meet at the car switch at 8 o clock sharp and wear badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
M. B.C
Major John Circle
Muscatine Business College
St Matthias Industrial Meeting Plans July Festival
The St Matthias industrial group met this afternoon at the school hall to prepare for the festival set for early July. Much work was completed, and plans were advanced for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Matthias Industrial
Royal Neighbors Plan Woodman Celebration and River Trip
The Royal Neighbors met in regular session and voted to attend the Woodman celebration at Atalissa on July 5. They also planned an excursion next Thursday to Davenport and Rock Island aboard the steamer Columbia to visit up-river cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Davenport
Rock Island
Columbia
Arcadia Couple to Wed in Local Ceremony
Announcements from this city confirm the marriage of Miss Louise E. Corriell of Arcadia Nebraska to Howard M. Hall set for next Wednesday evening June 30. Miss Corriell is sister of Mrs. Arthur Shoemaker of Arcadia who is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise E. Corriell
Arcadia
Neb
Howard M. Hall
Surprise Birthday for Mrs McCabe at West Seventh
A group of ladies assembled at Mrs. McCabe’s home, 208 West Seventh Street, to celebrate her 65th birthday. Miss Flora Parsons presented two readings that added to the evening’s enjoyment of the art.
Afternoon Social Notes Include Local Guests
Ice cream cake and lemonade were served at a 5 o'clock gathering. Attendees included Mrs. B. F. McBride, Mrs. Webb Will, Mrs. Fred Vetter, Mrs. C. Purdun, Mrs. J. J. Hintermeister, Mrs. Geo. Ejitman, Mrs. Lauren Henderson, Mrs. Joseph Van Atta, Mrs. T. Ellinwood, Mrs. Rosina Smalley, Mrs. D. B. Addleman, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. David Legler and the Misses Rhea Legler and Flora Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernoon
B. F. McBride
Webb Will
Fred Vetter
C. Purdun
J. J. Hintermeister
Geo. Ejitman
Lauren Henderson
Joseph van Atta
T. Ellinwood
Rosina Smalley
D. B. Addleman
Sherman
David Legler
Rhea Legler
Flora Parsons
Washington Bride to Hocklinger in Waterloo
Announcement from this city states Miss Dessie Wabnitz formerly of Muscatine county now of Washington Iowa will marry Louis Hocklinger of Waterloo. The ceremony is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock in Washington. The couple will reside in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Wabnitz
Muscatine County
Washington, Ia
Louis Hocklinger
Waterloo
Washington
Dale Wallingford Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home
Dale Wallingford entertained about fifteen friends this afternoon at his corner home at Tenth and Orange to mark his seventh birthday anniversary. The event featured delightful company, many presents for the host, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Wallingford
Tenth
Orange Streets
Mrs Howe Hosts Guests At The Three Elms
Mrs. J. S. Howe entertained many relatives and friends at her Geneva Island summer home The Three Elms today in honor of Dr and Mrs Lysle Howe of Leighton Iowa who are visiting local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Howe
Three Elms
Geneva Island
Lysle Howe
Leighton
Iowa
Postponed Muscatine Launch Club Event Due To Storm
The dance and five mile handicap at the Muscatine Launch club were deferred last night because a severe storm struck around 8 o'clock. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
Button Club to Meet at Mrs Maude McCord Home
Major John Button Club members will gather tonight at Mrs Maude McCord's residence 411 Walnut street. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
John Button Club
Miriam Rebekah Lodge Holds Friday Meeting
The regular meeting of the Miriam Rebekah lodge will be held Friday evening in I. O. O. F. hall. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Local notices describe visits and events around Springdale
Springdale items list visitors relatives and notable events. Mrs A D Bell and daughter Marie visit from Mason City. Tillman Todd returns from Denver. Lyrra Todd in critical health. various calls on friends. Samuel Mather and wife in Iowa City. Henry Negus in town. Herbert Worrall building a stock farm home. L J Hamiel guest in Tipton. Shielie at Davenport commencements. Maxson barn remodeling. E Fogg entertains at West Liberty. Hannah Maxson dies in Los Angeles aged over eighty. Frank Wilkins at Oskaloosa. Wm Mather and wife visit Tipton. Will Branson's family visit Union Valley. Clarence Hinkhouse dies of diphtheria. Berry remodeling northeast of Springdale. Buckley family visit West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
A. D. Bell
Marie
Mason City
Tillman Todd
Denver
Col
Lyrra
Ridgway
Samuel Mather
Iowa City
Henry Negus
Herbert Worrall
I. J. Hamiel
Tipton
E. Fogg
Charles Shielie
Davenport
Foster Maxson
James Westfall
West Liberty
Hannah Maxson
Los Angeles
Cal
Wm. Maxson
John Brown
Arsenal
Harper's Ferry
Frank Wilkins
Oskaloosa
Wm. Mather
Carl Mather
Will Branson
Union Valley
Clarence Hinkhouse
Iowa Township
James Berry
George Buckley
Richard
Fitzherbert Wins Suburban Handicap
New York June 24 Fitzherbert wins the Suburban Handicap with Alfred Noble second according to race results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzherbert
New York, N. Y
Alfred Noble
Miners Die in Gas Explosion at Lackawanna Mine
Seventeen miners killed and sixteen injured in a gas explosion at Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company mine No. 4 in Wehrum Pennsylvania. The blast linked to an open lamp igniting a gas pocket. Twelve bodies recovered by rescue party, five more found later. about 100 to 150 workers were in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehrum
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company
Fire destroys Fort William Henry hotel in Lake George
Word from Albany confirms the Fort William Henry hotel owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company Lake George was totally destroyed by fire early today. Loss is estimated at 259,906 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Fort William Henry
Delaware & Hudson Company
Lake George
Hoopes Funeral Held at High Prairie Church
The funeral for Thomas J. Hoopes was held at 11 a.m. at High Prairie church with Rev. J. N. Elliott and Rev. Thomas Osborn officiating. Congregants from Muscatine and nearby areas attended as hymns were sung by the church quartet. Interment followed at High Prairie cemetery with active pallbearers Frank Bindside J Springer John Hoopes Emerson Hoopes Fred Hoopes and J H Kendig. Honorary pallbearers from Shelby Norman Post included R B Baird H B Howe J H Carl Jacob Blicker J E Coe and Gus Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hoopes
High Prairie Church
Muscatine
High Prairie
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Osborn
First Methodist
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages, a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. The ad claims the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 if it fails, and invites testimonials. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hail
Madden Indicted Again in Chicago Graft Case
Chicago June 24 Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M J Boyle face a new extortion charge. The indictment cites evidence from Isaac Ettelson whose North Side store was dynamited after he refused union work. Madden demanded 250 dollars cash and replacement of non union work by union labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Chicago
Martin B. Madden
Associated Building Trades of Chicago
Madden
M. J. Boyle
Electrical Workers’ Union
F. A. Pouchot
Isaac Ettelson
Ettelson
Kidney Remedy Claim Promises Quick Recovery
An advertisement urges taking Yoley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder disorder including backache urinary irregularities and exhaustion, promising swift improvement. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoley
A. W. Morgan
Little Girl Injured by Rusty Spike on Moscow Road
The six year old daughter of W I Foster on Moscow road stepped on a rusty spike Wednesday evening while running near the house. Dr A J Weaver treated the wound and there is little danger of blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. Foster
W. I. Foster
Moscow Road
A. J. Weaver
Gospel Meeting at Factory Draws Notable Attendance
The noon gospel meeting at the McKee and Bliven button factory drew strong attendance. Rev J C H Light of United Brethren spoke on Some Things Which Monopolists Cannot Monopolize naming contentment health love God Christ and eternal life. A quartet including Blanche Munn Jessie Stirlen Andrew Asthalter and Ralph Cole sang several hymns and Munn performed a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee & Bliven
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Blanche Munn
Jessie Stirlen
Andrew Asthalter
Ralph Cole
Storm injures phones in Muscatine area
A severe Wednesday evening storm damaged telephones in Muscatine and surrounding areas. By morning 200 to 300 phones were reported out of order at headquarters, with the wire chief and crew working all day to repair the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Heat Wave Prostrations Kill Dozens in Northeast
New York city suffers ongoing heat as the heat wave claims a dozen or more deaths and many prostrations. Additional fatalities are reported in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with numerous additional cases of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
New York City
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Guarantee Offered
A cough remedy promises a money back guarantee if buyers are not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle as directed. The offer urges consumers to try the product with the risk on the seller.
River Notes Steamer Ben Hur Ties Up Here Overnight
The steamer Ben Hur docked in town on the way to St. Paul to join excursion services. It is slightly larger than the Columbia and is an older Ohio river vessel. Government boat Henry Bosse also tied up for the night and departed this morning for Rock Island. The Mississippi River level fell one inch in the last 24 hours to a stage of 9.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
St. Paul
Columbia
Henry Bosse
Rock Island
Mississippi
German-American Bank Stockholders Meet on July 6
The annual meeting of German-American bank stockholders will be held Monday July 6 at 2 30 PM at the bank office. Officers and directors will be elected and the past year’s reports will be presented.
Ocean Travel Luxury on a Midsea World Cruise
Harriet Quimby describes luxury ocean travel in Leslie's Weekly, detailing a shipboard life of gilded interiors, dual windows, and a drawing room resembling a palace. Social peaks arrive on day three with deck talk, dolphin watching, shipboard games, and morning gym routines that boost sea leg confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Palace
Harriet Quimby
Leslie’s Weekly
Bloods Affair Cure Ad for Dr. King's Discovery
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery to treat lung hemorrhage weakness coughs and colds. It markets bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar from M Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Frank
Panttorium
Iowa Avenue
C. E. Franklin
Prop
Schaefer
Schaefer’s
Airdome
David Garrick
Hickman & Bessey Co
Frank Bowman
Slaughter’s
River Bulletin
Michigan
Inquire Pioneer Drug Co
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Bailly
Additional Society
T. N. Morrison
A. B.C
Spike
Gospel Meeting
Storm
Ocean Travel
Tyne
Minnie L. Richardson
Ladies’ Home Journal Pattern Co
Richardson
Ladies Home Journal
Palterson
Cc. E. Franklin
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