Local residents visit city on Saturday in the region
A string of locals including Margaret Longatreth, R Snyder, G Weinburg, D Beck, Margaret OToole, William Jelley, Joseph Kaufmann and others spent Saturday in the city returning home in the afternoon. Several travelers from Letts, Grandview, Columbus Junction and Garden City were reported visiting the city and leaving in the afternoon. A Muscatine Commercial Club meeting is noted for 3 p.m. with officials involved in weekend travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleighs
Snyder's
Margaret Longatreth
Town Avenue
Garden City
R. Snyder
Bayfield
Epent
GO. Weinburg
Wilton
Men. P. Maral
Atlas Agnes Reaney
Columbus Junction
HR. W. Benard
Frank Strouse
Fruitland
John Waiters
Grandview
M. N
Gladys Fitzsimmons
Letts
G. F. Janes
Harry
Muscatine Commercial Cink
H.C. Larence
Ady
Mia
C. ¥. Conklin
Ming Trosste
Fortunedt
Chariea Krueger
Mira
Hobenadel
Katherine Batley
Waxbington
Mer. J. Z. Havercamp
Own Avenue
Riverside
Laurel Hill Pupils Present Washington Lincoln Program
Laurel Hill School pupils staged a program in honor of Washington and Lincoln. The decorated schoolhouse highlighted a flag from a short story contest. The program, directed by Miss Julia Tarrant, featured recitations, readings, vocal pieces, and piano solos by students including Lydia Feeley, Rosa Budolter, Marie Carroll, Gertrude Roman, Anita Freyermuth, Ralph Cannell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Vuplis
Witten Township
Washington
Lincoln
Xehoot
Mise JuJin Tarrant
Mise Tarrant
aAnita Freyermuth
Washingto
Batchet
Ralph Cannell
Lincolne
Lydia
Feeley
Herman Budolter
Plano
Salo
Rosa ‘Budolter
Rivinaland
Tsincoln
Marie Carroll
Vocn
Gertrude Roma
King Jetter
Lyrdia Feeley
Reading
Gertrude Roman
Roding
Rosa Budetter
Amarida—School
Ailss Tarrant
Will Test His Cure Before Physicians New York
Dr F Friadmann a young Gerona physician plans to test his tuberculosis serum before the New York County Medical Society. The test was ordered after a conference with society officers. A meeting of the board of censors was to be held tonight to arrange the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. Friadmann
New York County Medical Society
Wito
Board of Censora
The City! a Three Act Drama Shown in Arkansas City
The Arkansas City Traveler notes The City a drama in three parts presented at Fitch Avenue Theatre last night by Hugo B. Koch, marking his second appearance with the local opera company. Koch portrayed Goo h Rand Jr with archaic charm, while the ensemble offered a strong, balanced cast and an almost unequaled interpretation. Grand Theatre show announced for Tuesday March 11 with advance mail-order reservations urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Fitch ‘Avenue
Hugo B. Koch
Opie City
Goo H
Rand, Jr
Mr. Kook
Whitten
Grand Theatre
Tuasday
Mrs Taft to Take White House Autograph Album
Mrs Taft will leave the White House tomorrow taking the autograph album that has held signatures of notable visitors over the past four years. The president will also take the cabinet meeting chair as a reminder of his four years in office and the desk when packed will be prepared for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Taft
White House
East Hill Lincoln School Faces Record Enrollment
Lincoln school enrollment climbs to nearly 390 with Fifth Grade the largest class. Principal L R McKee notes continued growth despite illness, expecting total enrollment to surpass all prior records this quarter amid city population gains and new families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
L. R. McKee
NeKeo
Park Avenue Methodist to Stage Benefit Entertainment
A Friday night program under supervision of Miss da B Appel Malford Quartet and other local talent aims to raise funds for Park Avenue Methodist Church improvements. The Mulford Male Quartet Mies J B Appel Miss Leah Amlong Miss Kent Miss Pearl Appel and the Park Avenue quartet will perform vocal and piano solos and readings to support the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
da B. Appel
Malford Quartet
Park Avent Methodist Weplscona
Yaa Sheen
We Mulford
Misa Mae Kent
Misa Lonh Aniong
Gophino
Ain Appel
Miss Pearl Appel
Ag Plantats
Mulford
Tana
Mies J. B. Appel
Misa Leah Among
Renading
Miss Mine ‘Kent
Afuford
Atessis
Leonid Plosay
Harold Huge Son
Albart Bavertach
Arthur Springborn
Tula Entertainment A
Avenua M. F. Church
Ig T
Ladies Aig Society
Hose House Scene as Polls Open in East Hill District
Early morning activity surrounds the Alert Rose company hub as East Hill residents flock to a near polling site. Voters queue around the hose lodge to avoid a longer city center trip. The Ladies Aid Society of Park Avenue will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Paul Schrew’s residence on Tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alert Rose Company
Hetase
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Park Avenae
E.eimarch
Paul Sehrew
Plans for Friday night entertainment and local affairs
The item notes entertainment plans for Friday night and other local business matters. It lists residents visiting relatives and traveling for short trips, including Clara Marrigon, Prolonda and Wagello, Charles Campbell in Davenport, Mary Swisher’s home on East Ninth Street, Gar C Schmidt on Park Drive, and Irma Reeves with Agnes Stone visiting Passport Mire Otto Engerman. Oscar Hartman’s brother’s illness is mentioned, and Raymond Bird is reported returning from a short trip in Prattleland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Marrigon
Medison Street
Prolonda An Wagello
Charles Campbell
Davenport
Mary Swisher
East Ninth Street
Gar C. Schmidt
Park Drive
Chicago
Irma Reeves
Agnes Stone
Ast
Seventh Street
Otto Engerman
Smal- Joy Avenue
Joln
Kan
Oscar Hartman
Raymond Bird
Firat Avenue
McKinley Suraet
Os Bhortwiedt
Rrattland
Custom Heads Commission Retiring Senator To Brey Vise
Retiring Nhinsls Senator To Brey vise construction of memorial in Washington DC. Senator Cullom chosen commissioner for the Lincoln Memorial project valued at 2,100,000 dollars with a salary of 1,000 annually. Cullom, a longtime ally of Lincoln, had previously advocated a suitable memorial to the great president. President Taft expected to be among those observing the action as the decision nears final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhinsls
Brey Vise
Memorial
Washington
D.C
Mirch
Congress
Taft
Hill Passea
House
Senate
Cullom
Cullam
Lince
Mascarine Iowa to Hold March 13 1918 City Election
Proclamation by Mayor J Conrad Koehler declares Mascarine voters will elect City Recorder Engineer Attorney Marshal Street Commissioner City Sexson Weighmeater and four Aldermen across wards One Alderman per ward Voting places listed with 7 a m to 7 p m hours The notice includes Muscatine Independent School District election and registration details with two precincts Directors to be elected for three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Conrad Koehler
Mascarine
Iowa
Auda City
City Recorder
West Third Street
Syeamers Street
Reacua Hosa
Mulberry Jranuc
Alert Hose
Park Ave
Reet Hose House
Bleeker Street
Gard
Marentine
Muscatine
Muscating
Onld
Magcatine
Town
Sycamore St
Enid City
Board of Erectora
Ds Lhiee
Ekosan
Forty Hours Devotion Held at Muscatine Churches
Special services at St Matthias and St Marys in Muscatine drew large crowds for the Forty Hours Devotion. The opening Mass at St Matthias featured schoolchildren in procession, with Father Devins delivering the first sermon and Redemptorist Father defending the Eucharist. Closure at St Marys was marked by a Benedictine Father’s final sermon and a schoolchildren procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
St. Matthias
Bune
Splemk High Mines
Mans
McGuire
St- Ambrose Celles
Davenport
Pather Devine
Redemptionist
F. J. Leona
Father Devins
William Adrian
Pavenfort
Joseph Heller
Pleasant Plaine
Town
L, Metnan
Keota
Towa
Wuiamn Guinun
Washington
Flanpigan
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
Childten
West Liberty residents share housewarming greetings
Mrs. Charles Burkart hosted a surprise housewarming for neighbors and friends on Friday afternoon at her new flat corner Fourth and Calhoun streets. The gathering included twelve ladies and several visitors, with light refreshments and good company noted amid updates on local moves and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Charles Burkart
Souls Columns
Lillie Stevens
LaDora
W. S. Stevens
Holna Wiley
West Branch
Homer Hudson
Hame
Waterloo
Robert Klatz
Esterville
Iown
Robbie
Albert Holloway
Downey
George Hinkhouse
P. Gepson
W. Warren
Davenport
Holmes
Merriger
Joe Briggie
Hlay
Miller
K Nown
Tor Downey Gaturday
Georgie Algvoth
Local notices and club meetings in Muscatine area
Community notes record Brotherhood of America meetings at Fagin Hall Iowa and Third streets plus Lodge No. 501 gathering at Elke Room Front Street. Many family updates include deaths, illnesses, relocations, and travel plans among residents of Muscatine and Tipton Iowa.
Masonic and Commandery Meetings Noted in Local Ledger
Stated convocation details for Maronio and Towa Lotge No 2 and Clay Commandery No 1 appear with meet dates on the second and third Fridays monthly. Officers listed include Fred Sierman secretary and W Graff recorder, with meeting at 125 E. Street in the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauscatine Lodge No
Maronio
Towa Lotge No
Ain
Ares Rth
Johnesn
Wats
Ieotane
Pedree
Fred Sierman
Aus Sconnell
Loyal End Relect Maaters
Masonic Hall
AB. Othmer
T. Ems
Xa Sohneecorker
Clay Commandery
Kee
A. E. Othmer
E.G. W. Graff
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John A. Robbins
John Umlandt
Samuntt
Gartride Plamiy
West Firch Street
Bue
Wreth
Rockefeller
Brone
George Patrice
Lucan Street
Prattland
Mra
Phillips
Canang Ettert
Passonreth
Lane Tree
Miga Margeret J. Burke
Katherine Moyers
Adame Sta Hon
Oscar Braddon
Elliot
Patrport
Tone Muha
West Tenth Street
Mks
Sullivan
John
Atta
Malden Lazo
Mrs. & Zeigler
Florida
United States
Rome
J. H. Fuller & Son
Rp Medien
Lucas St
Laurel Hill School
Friadungan Wi Test Sern
New Yorks County
Medcal Safety Tweeve
Wil
East Hill
Pupila
Tite Park Avenue
Ouro
Pach Scharbus
Morgau
Brupeiae
Enriak Muswon
Custom Heads Commission
Conrad Koebler
City of Muscatine
Anngad
Speci
St . Matthing
Gunlay
Devo
West Laberty
Chicago Medical Institute
Wood Third Street
Adame Express Co
Lows
Minnesota
Royal Family
Kansas
L. Angersbach
Gor
W. W. Richards
Scranton
Dewey Ave
Cles
Ladga No
Elkeromin
Waat Front Street
Eeleck
Istting Brothers
McDougall
Big Geo. & Pitenforth
Moose Home
Chestnut Street
I. A. (Lishart
Muscatine State Bank
Banner Lodge
Warkman Bath
Gussie Mull
Gedar Street
Minerva Bitch
Niles Avenue
Albina Pinte
Sycamore Streat
Aledo
Heary Iihlers
Iowa City
Williott
Hoopes
A. Dunker
BR. L. Dice
Town City
Tair
A. Dunkin
S. U. Te Hospital
Dunkin
Tipton
Jows
Lane
Ise Ortha
Mt. Vernon
E. Compton
Mae
Ruth
A.H. Erwin
Griffith
Compton
Mary Martick
Atanses
Norma Wilson
Liberty
Robert Ford
Cate Isruso
Ralph Wolt
Muscative
West Liberty High
Burlington
Nichols
Jana
Misa Gertrude Hermes
Sirs
Kervigot
Virginia Snider
Ward
Herman Montague McNaib
Tle
Delta
McNabp
E. Stokes
MoNphy
Pico
Bniz Beach
Chester Boneh
Wizebeth Barnes
N. OB
Parvin
A. Rapfer
P. B. Thomson
Burnice Grigg
Fannie
Lou Rapfer
Eunice
Dorn
Dent
J. H. Gettert
Kamter
Laway
Ines
Mir
Rs S
Bloomington
Mente Ula
Booman
Second
Chestnut Streets
George Sebalties
Earl Mueller
Knights OF Columbur. Laurent Council
Brothers Fm
Beatenlebach
Meyers
FP. S
Vure
Eagle Longe
A. Uv
Savina
Hillmen
Walton
B. I
Red Men
Jona HoeMin
Sachem
Lester Ry
Smith, Co
Eam A
Es Rm
Rood
Atan
Wil API
Vanntts
Isabelle Norton
Society
Bend Cite
Curt OF
Woodmen Hall
Tambars
Delyin Durois
Benny Speier
Royal Neighborg OF America
Marth
Sil
Emma Borin
Mary Mey Kecaiver
Myrtle Kirk
Recover
L. C. Lf
Muscatine Hive
Feoman
Ali
Flare Bagley
Nellie Lacan
Woodmen of America
Ald
Brock, SR
Amlong
Na Leyla
Clark
Zecona
Rogers
A, & & Weadquarters
Eros Aoki
Boa de Iedte
Nelly Court Awae
Pia Fins
Commander i Te Carl
LaAdjutant
Trirus
Evenut
Coprca
Bloney
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