Local Trade Listings and Social Notices in City
Local buyers advertised prime beef veal and spring chickens at C E Richard and Sons. Mrs Frank Fowler of East Hill leaves for Webster to visit friends. M G Heezen heads to Davenport on business. Mrs M H Sheppard from San Antonio visits Mrs G W Johnston at 1108 Iowa Ave. Moonlight excursion July 9 on W W Pachets band with dancing. Charles Schmelzer family back from Chicago at 1105 East Front. H P Freyermester of Rock Island returns from visit to brother George at 920 East Seventh. Misses Juanita and Anna Webb depart for Tipton after week with Mrs Will Cochran at 115 West Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schmelzer
Chicago
East Front Street
H. P. Freyermeister
Rock Island
George
East Seventh Street
Juanita and
Anna Webb
DeWitt, Neb
Will Cochran
West Eighth Street
Tipton
Runaway 14 year-old Girl Reunited With Mother in Davenport
Stella Weber of Muscatine, age 14, escaped home after disagreement with her father and sought entry at St. Vincent's orphanage claiming Wilton orphan status. She cut her hair and wore boys clothes. Police matron placed her in custody as her mother later brought her back to their home in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Stella Weber
Muscatine
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
Wilton
Divorce Granted to Mrs. Bertha Phillips in District Court
Judge Jackson granted Mrs. Bertha Phillips a divorce from Joseph Phillips in district court this afternoon. The custody of three minor children was awarded to the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Phillips
Jackson
Joseph Phillips
Music Teachers Elect Officers in Iowa Society
The Society of Music Teachers of Iowa closed its annual convention with officers named. President is C. A. Kleine of Dubuque, vice president Mrs. J. Heizer of Sioux City, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Bertha L. Heustis of Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Teachers
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Society of Music Teachers of Iowa
C. A. Kleine
J. Heizer
Sioux City
Bertha L. Heustis
Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Meeting Notice
Laurent Council Knights of Columbus will hold a regular session this evening at eight o'clock sharp. A good attendance is desired. Per order A G Bestenlehner Fin Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus. Laurent Council
A. G. Bestenlehner
Fin
Motorman Callahan Key Witness in Coroner Inquest
The coroner's inquest into the Anderson case resumes after adjournment with Motorman Callahan identified as the most important witness. Testimony centers on where the child was at the time of the accident near Sixth and Oak streets, with other subpoenaed witnesses to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
E. H. King
Sixth
Oak
Callahan
Geo. Keckler
John Graebner
Roy Bradford
Luther Woods
Pallbearers for Frank Sandler Funeral Named
Six friends served as pallbearers for Frank Sandler at the afternoon service. Surviving siblings include sisters Miss Kate Sandler Davenport Mrs Andrew Silverhorn Mrs Anna Baker Mrs Edward Faulhaber Mrs Hiram Bloomer all of Davenport and brother John Sandler Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sandler
Martin Long
George Deller
W. Bompke
John Funck
Charles Silverhorn
Louis Faulhaber
Kate Sandler
Davenport
Andrew Silverhorn
Anna Baker
Edward Faulhaber
Hiram Bloomer
John Sandler
Principal of High School Weds in West Liberty Home
Miss Olive Ruth Siberts daughter of Mrs Mary Siberts married Harry Rodgers of Seattle Wash in a small home ceremony at the bride's mother West Liberty Iowa venue Rev J E Corley officiated about thirty guests attended and the couple plan to live in Seattle after a Canadian Alaska trip escorted by pink and white decor and a green bell centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Olive Ruth Siberts
Mary Siberts
Harry Rodgers
Seattle
Wash
J. E. Corley
North English
Comets Edge Cubs 3-1 in Tight Nine Inning Win
The Comets defeated the Little Cubs 3 to 1 in a close nine inning game. Battery for the Comets were Callahan and Rolland, while Beck er and Goldstein teamed for the Little Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comets
Callahan and
Rolland
Becker and
Goldstein
Little Cubs
Arleigh Freeman Injured at Dry Cleaning Work
Arleigh Freeman sustained a serious injury when his left hand and arm were drawn into a dry cleaning machine. A deep laceration to a finger and severe scratches and bruises to the arm were treated by Dr. E. B. Fulham who provided medical attention and wound dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arleigh Freeman
E. B. Fulham
Trade Is Better
New York dispatches report larger retail distribution due to seasonable weather and stronger demand in wholesale departments, boosting overall trade activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Dun
Company C Prepares for Des Moines State Shoot
Company C of the I N G will leave Sunday night for Des Moines to compete in the three day state shoot. Forty eight teams from regiments and regular army units will participate with trophies for each regiment. The Iowa event features Second Lieutenant Ralph Othmer and a six man crew led by First Sergeant Clarence Richard along with Private Gertz Musician Ruthenberg and Private McCloskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Ila
Company C
Ralph Othmer
Clarence Richard
Robinson
Price
Butcher
Gertz
Ruthenberg
McCloskey
Wreck injures seventeen on Chicago and Alton Prairie State Express
Seven teens among forty five passengers were injured when the Chicago and Alton Prairie State Express derailed near Carlinville Illinois at 3 25 p m due to spreading rails. No fatalities were reported and the locomotive baggage car and several passenger cars were overturned requiring rapid medical aid from Girard and Carlinville physicians. Conductor C A Parre and Engineer B H Wells supervised the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton Prairie State Express
Carlinville
Ill
Chicago
A. G. Taylor
Needham
Alton
Roundhouse
Vina Brubaker
Girard
A. Gotthardt
Rock Island
Girard and
C. A. Parre
B. H. Wells
Bloomington
Alderman to quit State University
Iowa City June 24 Captain Merle Alderman wrote from Stanford University asking for his credits and indicating he will not return to Iowa. He likely will join the western school where star weight men are in demand. Arlo Wilson may be elected captain in his stead. Wilson is the crack hurdler of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa University
Merle Alderman
Leland Stanford University
California
Iowa
Alderman
Missouri Valley
Arlo Wilson
C. B. Wilson
Marion
Wilson
First District Christian Workers Conclude Session in Columbus Junction
The first district Christian workers convention in Columbus City ended in the U B church after three days of study and discussion. A picnic dinner preceded afternoon sessions on recruitment, leadership, timing, committees, and youth work led by Miss Cage and Rev. Graves. The evening featured Rev. Curtis's lecture Jerusalem as I Saw It in 1909 to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Christian Workers
U. B
Columbus City
Miss Dage
R. E. Graves
Lisbon
A. W. Percy
Dr. Holbrook
W. R. Ballard
Miss Cage
E. W. Curtis
D. D
Fred Outcomp
D. C
Violet
Mrs. Percy
C. Hare
D. C. Violet
First District Christian Workers
Riverside
Jerusalem
Guthrie Loses Court Fight Over State Capital Move
Federal Judge Campbell dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the suit to block Gov. Haskell and Secretary Cross from moving the state capital to Oklahoma City. The ruling does not decide the enabling act’s validity. The proclamation calls a August 2 special election over the grandfather clause amendment. opponents warn of negro disenfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Guthrie
Okla
Campbell
Gov
Cross
Oklahoma City
Jerusalem
President Marries Couple in Iowa Pilgrimage Ceremony
Dr. George E. MacLean president of the University who is also a duly-ordained Presbyterian minister performs a wedding for Dr. John Padgham in Brooklyn Iowa. MacLean then travels to Omaha Nebraska for the centennial anniversary of the state historical association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
George E. MacLean
University
John Padgham
Brooklyn
MacLean
Nebraska
Omaha
State Historical Association
Meyers Breaks Right Arm In Car Crank Incident
Nicholas Meyers of 515 East Eighth Street was injured when a car crank kicked back and struck his arm just above the wrist. He was taken to Dr A J Weavers office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Meyers
East Eighth Street
National Komensky Society Convention In Session
The national convention gathering Bohemian American educators and literati remains in session here through Sunday. Delegates will travel to Cedar Rapids to attend the unveiling of the monument honoring Prof. Jeffrey Hrbek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Jeffrey Hrbek
Iowa City Pioneer George Denney Dies Suddenly
A Los Angeles message announces the sudden death of Iowa City pioneer George Denney. He is survived by daughter Mamie and children Mrs. Robert Mahan Los Angeles Mrs. Ernest Mills Pasadena Cal John Los Angeles and Joseph Devil's Lake N D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Los Angeles
Cal
George Denney
Mamie
Robert Mahan
Ernest Mills
Pasadena
John
Joseph
Devil's Lake
N. D
Iowa City Auto Club To Meet Glidden Tourists
The Iowa City Auto club will greet the Glidden tour autoists at city limits, escort them through town, and take them to the opposite boundary. Guests will be entertained and refreshments served at a rural rest stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa City Auto Club
Gore Reveals Bribe Offer Over Indian Land Contracts
Senator Gore told the senate he was offered fifty thousand dollars to withdraw opposition to recognizing the McMurry contracts for selling Indian land in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Washington, D. C
Senate
McMurry
Oklahoma
New States Hope for a Speedy Admission
The article discusses Arizona and New Mexico pursuing statehood with elections for constitutional conventions, ratification votes, and presidential and congressional approval. It notes timelines of about seven months and possible Senate ambitions for Hitchcock and Arizona’s Delegate Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Cameron
Intense Heat Kills Many in Eastern Cities
Heatwave rages across the East with 8 deaths in New York and 3 in Baltimore as prostrations flood hospitals. Philadelphia records 12 fatalities with a 94 degree day. In Congress, Rep Barnhart of Indiana collapses in the heat but is reported to recover later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Congress
Barnhart
Indiana
Nuptials of Miss Rosa Pauly and Mats Sunday
In Harper Iowa on June 24 the wedding of Miss Rosa Pauly and Mats Sunday was celebrated by Rev Father Grothe of the Catholic church. After the ceremony relatives of the contracting parties were present.
Wedding and funeral notices from local families
A wedding celebration at the bride's home featured Mrs. John Firhs from Chicago as an out of town guest. The bride is the daughter of Pauly the Blacksmith and the groom is the son of Mrs. Barbara Sondag. they will reside in the Feckley house. Separately, funeral services for the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lundig, who died Tuesday at 2, were held at the home at 10 Thursday with Rev. Mr. Felker of the German Methodist church presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Firhs
Chicago
Pauly
Barbara Sondag
Feckley House
Joseph Lundig
Felker
German Methodist Church
Roosevelt Says He May Not Give Any Political Speeches
Colonel Roosevelt told reporters he has no idea when he will speak again and plans no political remarks for two months. He indicated future appearances in Kansas City Cheyenne Milwaukee and Chicago would not be political. He spoke after a Harvard Club lunch where he entered to a chorus and a police raid on onlookers produced no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Milwaukee
Chicago
Harvard Club
Gifford Pinchot
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Oyster Bay
Father
Teddy
My Fourth of July Girl by Laura Alton Payne
Poetic note celebrating patriotism and the Fourth of July. The speaker contrasts female beauty with national colors red white and blue and vows lifelong loyalty to the United States as expressed in Laura Alton Payne’s piece in Woman's Home Companion July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Alton Payne
Woman's Home Companion
The Mystery of Rowing by Walter Camp
Walter Camp discusses The Mystery of Rowing in the July Century as public attention turns to university boat races. The article connects rowing technique and strategy with upcoming competitions and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Camp
RowingChallenge and University Pride Examined
Mr. Camp writes on how rowing seems simple yet defeats theorists and reflects the meaning for a man to row for his university. Two full page Schoonover drawings accompany the feature, illustrating the sport and its significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Schoonover
His Description of a Skunk Awakening
A brief anecdote about two and a half year old Charles who, with a limited vocabulary, clearly expresses fear after a skunk wanders near the house. He bolts upright in bed and asks, Oh mama! Did you smell that awful noise? reported as a humorous observation from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
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Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East 2Nd Street
C. E. Richard & Sons
Frank Fowler
East Hill
Webster
M. G. Heezen
M. H. Sheppard
San Antonio
Texas
G. W. Johnston
Iowa Avenue
W. W. Pauchet
St. Vincent's
Robert Weber
Callahin
Sandler
Olive Ruth Liberts
Bride
Castoria Farlstants
NY C
Will
Des
Moines
State University
Man
Marquette
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
la Salle, Iil
W. G. Block Co., Muscatine Distributors
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Welliver
Harper
Smith and Jones and Brown
United States
Nee A
Family SC Theatre DC
Oxfords
Casper’s
Store of Styles
West Second Street
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