Local residents return from city visits on Saturday
Mrs. R. D. Manus Miss Sophia Miller Dr Norton and Hattie Linn head home after shopping and attending institutes in the city. Roy and Mrs A S Henderson travel to Des Moines, C Metzger goes to Iowa City, L Lynch leaves for Davenport, C G A Patrick to Victor, Frank Roman heads to Wilton, L Gollney returns to Adams, Lula Stevens to Marongo, Julia Tarente attends institute, and L M Hastings checks business in Iowa City. First mortgage loans for sale offered by Titus Loan Investment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. DB. Manus
Sophia Miller
Wilton
Institute
Norton
W. 2Nd St
Hattie Linn
Roy
A. S. Henderson
Third Street
Des, Moines
C. Metzger
Iowa City
H. Metzger
Amore
L. Lynch
West Wighth Street
Davenport
Rose Pace
Lula Stevens
Marongo
Julia Tarente
Pearing
Titus Loan & Investment Co
L. M. Hastings
Miss Mary
Nichols
G. Webb
Letts
Proctor
Congress in Spain Welcomed by Infanto Don Carlos
Madrid June 26 Spain officially welcomed the twenty second international eucharistic congress yesterday King Alfonso delegating Infante Don Carlos who made a speech of greeting The church of San Francisco where the proceedings are held was filled with prelates priests and lay delegates from all nations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infanto Don Carlos
Madrid
Spain
Alphonso
Muscatine South Bridge Damaged by Heavy Rains
A Muscatine South bridge over the Iowa between Wapello and Hirick junction was washed and threatened with collapse during a midnight storm. Abutments weakened by washed embankments made the structure unsafe for trains. Crews hurried to the scene and repaired the bridge after several hours, with traffic not delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
North
Iowa
Wapello
Hirick
Fleet of cars to cross the county on transcontinental tour
A 37 car fleet organized by the Raymond Whitcomb corporation will start in New York on October 2 bound for Los Angeles. The 60 day cross country trip will cover about 4,200 miles through Iowa on the river to river road, Wilton and West Liberty, with limited passenger load per car and a focus on scenic untouched regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Wilton
West Liberty
Hawkeye State
Raymond Whitcomb Corporation
New York
Los Angeles
Gal
Bluins
Ohio
Nava
A. L. Westergaard
Touring Club of America
Iowa
Westergaard
Organized
Motorists’ Association
United States
Lightning Kills Draft Horses at Columbus Junction
Frank Shaum suffered the loss when a team of horses was struck by lightning Sunday night. The pair, valued at $400 and partially insured, were found dead in an open field this morning. Local church evangelistic meetings at the Reform ed church closed Sunday night. Roy G. Littie left for Ainsworth to begin meetings there, while Mr. Wilgug went to Cedar Rapids. Ruth Mitchner of Chicago arrived Saturday to visit her uncle B. T. Foster. Howard Letts of Davenport arrived to spend the day on the farm and handle business interests. Mrs. W. H. Hughes and Mrs. Julia Williams returned home to Washington after a short visit with their brother W. F. Hall. Frances Gay of Cone spent a week with her aunt, Mrs. R. W. Owen. Peet AMS here. Lon Mulhern of Galesburg is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Frank Shaum
Reformed Church
Roy
G. Littie
Ainsworth
Wilgug
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Mitchner
Chicago
B. T. Foster
Howard Letts
Davenport
Julia Williams
Washington
Hera
W. F. Hall
Wrances ‘Gay
Cone,s
R. W. Owen
Lon Mulhern
Galesburg
Lumber Company Repairs Damage Injures Milling Plant Return to Work
South Muscatine Lumber Company resumes operations after a brief suspension of under a week. A blown engine cylinder head in the milling department was replaced with a new part that arrived Saturday night. Repairs completed by Sunday evening, allowing re opening this morning and sparking a whistle alarm mistaken for a fire by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Moline
Southnd
Cylnder
Island Church Outing Planned for July Fourth on Grounds
The Island Methodist Episcopal Church plans a July Fourth picnic on the Shepards’ lawn. Sunday school to run the event under Glen Kemp supervision with Mr and Mrs Gaylord Shepard as hosts entertaining pupils and congregation. Luncheon and supper expected on grounds, committees not yet formed, plans to be finalized by next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Wpiscopall Jehurch
Glen Kemp
Gaylord Shepard
Sbe
Man and wife found dead in Chicago home
Edward Lehman, a Chicago barber, and his wife Anna were found asphyxiated in their home early in the morning. Police suspect a suicide pact as two gas jets were open. The couple may have entered into a suicide agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vung
Edward Lehman
Anna
Family Trip Ends as Mrs Mulhern Returns Home
Mrs Ellen Mulhern accompanied by her husband Roy Close and children returned home after visiting her sister Mrs LiL Overholt. The group traveled Friday and Saturday, ending their trip this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen. Mulhern
Roy
Miss Eckert Speaks at First Baptist on Girl Question
Miss Daisy B Eckert traveling secretary of the World Wide Philathea movement delivered the address What shall we do for the Girl at the First Baptist Church last night. She urged identical moral standards for boys and girls and emphasized spiritual and educational pursuits over material aims. In the afternoon Eckert spoke on the Future of Philathea at the YWCA vesper service, followed by a consecration at the end of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Daisy B. Hekert
World Wide Philathea Bible
Claya
Christ
DIRT FLYING ON INTERURBAN LINE NEAR Sweetland
DIRT FLYING ON INTERURBAN LINE Second Camp Is Established in Vicinity of Sweetland The Muscatine Davenport Interurban line starts early construction with 80 men on site and a second camp near Sweetland housing 50 houses and guards. Heavy equipment moved to the route with bridge and trestle material arriving. weather may delay progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine-Davenport
Lhat
Bayiday
Sweetland
Scampia
Marriage Unites Zella Snider and Otis Fry in Kalona
In Kalona Iowa on June 20 Miss Zella Snider and Otis Fry joined in marriage with Rev Cornin of Washington officiating. The couple joins a circle of friends who extend best wishes for a long and prosperous life. Other local movements note Miss Clara Commere arriving from Prosser Washington to visit relatives and friends, while George Kirkpatrick of Cedar Rapids visits Kalona to attend to business and friends. Rex Louch leaves for Deep River to assume a four year Mary practice for a friend. Will Moore Roy Miller meet Chester as planned, and T N Arnold travels to Nichols for a ministerial association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Iowa
L. L. Rogers
Iowan City
Will Moore
Roy Miller
Chester
George Kitumbler
Jows ‘City
T. N. Arnold
Nichols
M. H
Zella Snider
Otis Fry
Ina Lauser
Wiliam, Duffield
Katona
Rev. Cornin
Washington
Clara Commere
Prosser
George Kirkpatrick
Cedar Rapids
Rex Louch
Deep River
Mary
Pharmacists May Register in 26 States Under Iowa Plan
Iowa pharmacists may register in twenty six states through reciprocal relations as Iowa joins the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Under ABA rules applicants must pass examination have four years of practical experience and a general average of 75 percent with no less than 60 in any branch. Applications use the national blank. Iowa charges $1 for its part. State rules vary and must be confirmed by writing the state board secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Pharmacy Commission
Iowa
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Dine’trict
Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaaho
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisain
Maryland
Massachusetts
Maine
Micheln
Missouri
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Vermont
Gina
West Virgina
Connecticut
National Association
Jowal Commission
Ite
Barber Killed by Lightning in Des Moines Dispatch
Frank Willams, a barber at the union depot shop, was struck and killed at 4:45 yesterday afternoon at the home of Ralph Williams located at Clark and Main Streets. The fatal lightning strike followed an electrical storm that brought Des Moines its first real shower of the month, with rain lasting about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Willams
Union Depot
Ralph Williams
Clark
Main Streets
Weekend Visits Across Iowa and North English Gatherings
Miss Gladys Gearhart of Mt. Vernon Iowa visited the Southwick Kauffman and Shaw families last week. Glenn Kirkpatrick of North English arrived Sunday to visit the J A Kirkpatrick home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gearhart
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Southwick Kauffman
Shaw
Glenn Kirkpatrick
North English
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Two Young Women Die In Houseboat Fire At Nantucket
Two women Helen Wilson of New York and Mildred de Haven of Brooklyn died when a houseboat owned by William Barnes Sr. burned last night at Nantucket Massachusetts. A man also perished and several others were injured, including Thomas Kerr of New York City who may not recover. The fire started by a match on an oiled floor, quickly filling the room with flames forcing those aboard to jump overboard. Bodies of the dead were recovered though they were burned beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ose
Byyne
Nantucket
Mass
Helen Wilson
New York City
Mildred de Haven
Brooklyn
William Barnes, Sr
New York Republic Apparata Committees
Thomas Kerr
Kerr
Convention at Pittsburg Promotes Engineering Education
More than 200 college and university representatives arrive as delegates to the annual convention of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education opening at Carnegie Technical School. Prof. A. N. Talbot of Illinois chairs. Prof. H. H. Norris of Cornell is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld
Pittsburg
Society For
Caracegle ‘Techment School
A. N. Talbot
University of Illinois
HH. Hk’ Norri
Cornell
Langford to Fight Fitzgerald in New York this Week
Boston’s Sam Langford will meet Philadelphia boxer Jack Fitzgerald at the National Sporting Club in New York on Thursday night. Fitzgerald claims four wins over Jim Smith, a light-heavyweight rival, in his current record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Langford
Boston
Jack-Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
National Sporting ‘Club
Fitzgerald
Jim’ Smith
Focalight
Madison attorney Henry Schlemer dies at 68
Henry Schlemer, a longtime Fort Madison attorney and three term mayor, succumbed to Bright's disease at his home in Fort Madison Iowa on June 26. He also held numerous other local public offices during a lengthy career in Gem City politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry” Schlemer
Gem City
Fort Madison
Henry Schlemer
Bright
Ft. Madison
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CG. A. Patrick
East Second Street
Victor
Mrs. Frank .Roman
South Muscatine
H. Roman
L. Gollney
Adams
City
Blastua & Sons
Hirt & Festar Piano Co
Hershey
H. Crull
George Fuller
Missa Flor
Fuller
East Eighth Street
Joy Fuller
W. A. Sprague
Fort Cteeco
Bell
Bert Adams
J. Adams
L. Chapman
East Tenth Street
Town City
Giesenhaus
Detthof Hardware Co
South
Rivto River Road
Lumber Company
South Find
Earli
Island Church
Pionio
Plento
South Ldings
Julia Dammann
New Hampshire
Fredy Wunderlicht
Cedar Falls
Helen Manegles
Roselawn Avenue
George, Frey
Oregon Street
JAP Rose Soap
Ransparent
Dealara
Miss Eckert
Philathea
Ofty
A. Ves
Sper
Baptist Church
Starthd
Monay
Iowa Pharmacists
Avith
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sunee Boats
Ffnavenice
Grand Haven
Green Bay
Lake Michigan
Muskegon
Michigan
C, Davis
Michigan Ave
Langford
Gotham
Wah
Madison
Amigago
Phatty
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