Local News Briefs: Dinners Postponed and Travelures
The annual dinner at County Home is indefinitely postponed due to sickness. Notice I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Abbie Bailes. Mr and Mrs W C Hoefflin and daughter Margaret of Oak Park Ind arrived Saturday for a visit with friends here. They departed this morning for Victor and West Liberty for a brief visit before returning for a longer stay.
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Abbie Bailes
Wm. H. Bailes
W. C. Hoefflin
Margaret
Oax Park
Victor
West Liberty
Elopers Evade Dad in Auto Elopement
Eva Dolth of Shenandoah and Harry Remy eloped in a car and wed before her angry father could intervene. The girl was 15, and her father objected to the marriage due to her young age.
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Iowa Evening Press
Creston
Eva Dolth
Shenandoah
Harry Remy
Eastern Iowa Storms Cause Damage Across Cities
A series of electrical storms struck eastern Iowa on June 27. In Burlington lightning damaged Philip Hoerr’s home and minor injuries occurred. ten streetcars were destroyed, crippling the traction system briefly. Oskaloosa saw cloud bursts, four residences struck, Hanna Manufacturing plant shut for repairs. Nearby Columbus Junction reported oatcrop damage from a small cloudburst and wind. Col. Cotter area rail tracks flooded delaying the evening train. Grandview recorded hail and wind with crop harm but limited property damage. Waterloo received nearly an inch of rain as residents visited, with several locals traveling or visiting family.
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Iowa Evening Press
Burlington
Philip Hoerr
Oskaloosa
Blythe
Hanna Manufacturing Company
Junction
Columbus Junction
St. Paul
Cotter
Grandview
Waterloo
Local travelers visit friends and relatives in Iowa towns
Mrs Lizzie Wacker left Wilton for Victor for a three week visit. Mrs Elmer Weiershauser and her son from Le Moine returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Co Kanoff in Muscatine. Miss Eva Meling returned home from Atalissa. Prof and Mrs W A Pye from Tama arrived and visited with Mr and Mrs H B Strong. James Archer arrived from Muscatine.
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H. B. Strong
James Archer
Mus
First Iowa victim on insane Fourth
Merie Witt, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witt of Waterloo, was severely wounded by a toy cannon blast. Doctors closed the wound with twenty four stitches and fear blood poisoning may follow the injury.
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By Town Evening Press
Waterloo
Merie
Edward Witt
Federal Company Buys Millrace in Iowa Development Move
The Federal Construction Company of Muscatine filed with Louisa county records an option to purchase the old mill race and dam site and Erbes equipment for a water power project tied to their Muscatine engineering work. Surveyors will evaluate if the Iowa river site warrants development.
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Wapello
Federal Construction Company of
Muscatine
C. W. Kemble
Recorder
Louisa County
George Erbes
Burlington
Wathe
David Sterrit
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa River
Pittsburg Chute
Sterrit
Federal Construction Company
George B Cook Former Huttig foreman dies in Muscatine
George Bradford Cook aged about 78 died at his home corner Fourth and Cherry after a two year illness from esophageal constriction and lung congestion. A Norwich Conn. native he moved to Muscatine in 1861 and worked 20 years as yard foreman at Huttig Manufacturing. He was Civil War veteran and member of the Hook and Ladder Company. He is survived by his mother, brother S B Cook and sister Mrs H H Witter of Muscatine.
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Fourth
Cherry Streets
George Bradford Cook
West Hill
Cook
Norwich
Conn
Muscatine
Musecatine
Huttig
Gal Bitzer
Old Hook and Ladder Company
S. B. Cook
H. H. Witter
Barnard Receives Medal of Honor for Sculpture in France
Article in Le Siecle announces American sculptor George Grey Barnard receiving the medal of honor in sculpture. The award, rarely given in a century, follows high praise of his work at the Grand Palais during Theodore Roosevelt's visit, and notes his character and generosity.
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le Siecle
Paris
France
George Grey Barnard
Muscatine
Barnard
Grand Palais
Theodore Roosevelt
Friends Entertained at Country Home Ice Cream Social
About forty guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller for an ice cream social at their country home Saturday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Swalley and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wolff and daughters Edna and Mabel, Mrs. P. R. Axtell and son Dale, and numerous Miller and Roseman family members along with several others.
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Elmer Miller
Johnson
Swalley
Wolff
Edna
Mabel
P. R. Axtell
Dale
John Miller
Ross Roseman
Clark Miller
Emma
Anna Mohr
Kate
Mamie Hergher
Lucile
Mary Thompson
Mabel Paul
Mabel Miller
Lida Wolff
Grace Miller
Messrs
George
Frey
T. Wolff
Harold Paul
Orie Roseman
Fred Meyers
Eldon Axtel
Walter Miller
Will Sissel
Benjamin Denham
A. C. Buttman
Grandview
Frank Thompson
Drowns in Cedar River
Cedar Rapids reports 19 year old William Stevenson drowned yesterday afternoon in the Cedar River.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Evening Press
William Stevenson
Gilroy Man Falls From Train Platform Near Boone
W A Paine of Gilroy California fell through an open platform of a through train west of Boone last night. He was found unconscious on the track and rushed to the hospital where doctors expect recovery. His wife and daughter, traveling with him toward Canada, had the train backed up to aid him.
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Boone
W. A. Paine
Gilroy
Cal
Canada
Nourished Brains Key to Success in Work
The text stresses that well nourished brains and nerves are essential for successful thinking and work. It notes many successful men attest to the value of proper nourishment for mental performance and productivity.
Man Arrested for Drunkenness and Disturbance
Charles Goetting was arrested today charged with intoxication and creating a disturbance. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Justice Carl's court. Information filed by Chief McElravy and arrest made by Constable H C Haney.
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Charles Goetting
Carl
McElravy
H. C. Haney
Grape-Nuts Promoted as Brain and Nerve Food
Advertises Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food made from wheat and barley with potash phosphate. Claims it rebuilds brain and nerve gray matter and suggests serving with cream egg and fruit. POSTUM CEREAL CO. Battle Creek Mich.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Birthday anniversary celebrated at Nestlebush home
Mrs. J. W. Nestlebush entertained twenty friends at 218 Iowa avenue to honor Mr. Nestlebush's thirty fourth birthday. The surprise event included social diversions and a supper served at 5 30 in the evening.
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J. W. Nestlebush
Iowa Avenue
Special Session of Young Ladies Sodality
Members of the Young Ladies Sodality of St Matthias church convene this evening at Miss Mayme Foley's home 809 East Sixth street. All members are urged to attend.
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Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Matthias’ Church
Mayme Foley
East Sixth Street
Surprise Birthday for William Van Zyl at Home
Friends gathered at 973 Newell avenue Saturday evening to honor William Van Zyl on his forty fifth birthday with games music and a luncheon to close the pleasant event.
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William van Zyl
Newell Avenue
Dorcas Society to Meet at Mrs Sherberger’s Home
Members of the Dorcas Society will be guests next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. George Sherberger’s home 407 East Fourth Street. The session will begin at 3 o'clock and will be the final gathering for the summer months.
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Dorcas Society
George Sherberger
East Fourth Street
Work on the Second Degree at Iowa Lodge No. 2
The A. F. and A. M. announce work on the second degree at Iowa Lodge No. 2 tomorrow evening at 7 30 sharp. All brethren in good standing are invited. Per W. M.
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Banner Lodge to Meet for Regular Session Tuesday Evening
Members of Banner Lodge gather Tuesday at 8 PM in the A. O. U. W. hall for business, followed by a social hour organized by the Fourth ward committee.
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Banner Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Fourth Ward
Real Estate Agent John 4 Robbins Promotes Fire Insurance
John 4 Robbins, a real estate agent, advertises fire insurance with reliable companies. The notice stresses dependable coverage and trusted providers for property protection.
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John 4. Robbins
Farewell Reception for Miss Corabelle Teachmann Planned
A farewell reception will be held Tuesday at 2 39 PM in honor of Miss Corabelle Teachmann at the home of Mrs. H S Howe. All members of the Kecklerville Bible class are invited.
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Corabelle Teachmann
H. S. Howe
Kecklerville Bible Class
Major John Thimble Bee Hosts Meeting At Pond Street Home
Mrs J Spence will be hostess to the Major John Thimble Bee members at her home 412 Pond Street on Tuesday afternoon.
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John Spence
John Thimble Bee
Pond Street
St Margaret's Guild Picnic Postponed to Thursday
The St Margaret's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church postponed their planned picnic at Weed Park from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
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Weed Park
St. Margaret's Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
A White Elephant Party Idea from National Food Magazine
A White Elephant Party invites guests to bring wrapped, undesirable items to trade. Each guest exchanges items at a signal, then opens and rewraps to swap again if unwanted. The process continues in a playful, deceptive exchange until everyone is satisfied.
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National
Tassel suitor courts Nancy Squires for nine years
Mrs myetco quips about a steady suitor who has courted Nancy Squires for nine years without proposing. Mrs Hardapple jokes the man avoids rushing a proposal, suggesting he fears breaking speed laws in jest.
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