Local Society Happenings and Church Meeting Notice
Miss Marie Timberlake returns from Chicago with Mrs Salisbury as trimmer. Miss Jeannette Hannan heads to Peoria on the noon M N and S train to visit Miss Jess Simons. The First Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 3 30 pm at Wm Kincaid's home. officers elected. full attendance requested. Mrs Scott Blackwell hosted a 6 pm birthday surprise dinner for her mother Mrs G B Denison turning 78, with niece Mrs K Tueller from Rock Island arriving. The Y M C A class held a supper. The class grows and Rev Fowler teaches. young men urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Hannan Ae
Peoria
Jess Simons
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Wm. Kincaid
Nevius
Messrs. Hackett
Hoyvnk
Schoemaker
Robinson
Beach
Miller
Schall
Sinnett
Rev. Fowler
Rooms for rent second story over Wheeler's grocery
A brief notice states a room rental is available on the second floor above Wheeler's grocery. Details such as contact or price are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Runaway Horse Endangers Boy as Driver Is Bruised
Five year old child rode in a wagon with Sam Gordon when J. H. St. John's horse bolted from east of Lindle's grocery toward Sixth Street and the Western railroad embankment. The horse later turned back toward Mulberry and Gordon captured it after being dragged and thrown. The child remained in the wagon unharmed. Gordon suffered severe bruises in the effort to stop the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. St. John’s
Sam Gordon
Lindle’s Grocery
Mulberry
Mr. Gordon
Local Commerce and Social Notes From City Entrants
Doors display new wall papers at Schmidt Bros and fabrics at Geo B. Jacksons. Dillaways March sale slashes dinner sets from 12.50 to 8-10. Miss Annette Giessen haus ill, Mrs Silas Wheeler departs for Chicago. Ellen King to Ames to visit brother Joe. Presbyterian Ladies Aid held all day sewing bee with a noon dinner. J D Buser visiting from Conesville. John Howe returns to Waterloo for work. Miss Ellen King departs to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillaway’s
Silas Wheeler
M. W. Wheeler
Chicago
John Howe
Waterloo
Iowa Central Railroad Company
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Haught
Batterson
Indianapolis
Ray Batterson
To-Morrow Record Breaker in Low Prices on Housekeeping Supplies
A tomorrow sale promises record low prices on housekeeping supplies with an opportunity not to miss.
New 1901 Imperials on Display at Schmidt & Bro
A gleaming 1901 Imperial bicycle is showcased at Schmidt and Brothers, touted as the best and neatest machine of its kind. The display promises high craftsmanship and reliability for local cyclists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt & Bro’s
Local travel notes and daily buys in city shops
A parade of morning travelers from the city includes A. E. Critz, J. W. Coffey, L. E. Loveridge, and Dr and Mrs Beveridge as they head to nearby towns. A citizen mass meeting is announced for tomorrow night. Shoppers are offered 8 spools of Coates thread for 5 cents at People's Bargain Store. Hartman's & Ellman's grocery stocks spices, fish, fruits, and produce. Frank Bowman advertises buggies and surreys as inventory must move within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Henry Nolte
Wilton
People’s
E. 2d Street
Ira Owen
Daniel McCurdy
Conesville
Morning Passengers and Spring Commerce Notes
Dr Townsley was a morning passenger to West Liberty. Miss Mary Fahey and Mrs Chas Winn were travelers to Chicago and Davenport respectively. E L Kempner advertises maple syrup at Van Gents. Welch Knapp promote spring garments at 116 East Second Street. A school ticket election is planned for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Townsley
West Liberty
Mary Fahey
Chicago
Chas. Winn
Davenport
Welch & Knapp
East Second Street
Prudential Pays Claim on Wetzel Life
The Prudential Insurance company paid the life claim on August Wetzel through Superintendent F Bruechmann. Miss Mayme Harding of Ainsworth visits relatives here and leaves on the 8 o clock train for home. Several locals depart for home by morning trains and a street sprinkler delay briefly disrupted afternoon sprinkling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Turkington
Letts
Chicago
The
Prudential Insurance Company
August Wetzel
F. Bruechmann
Mayme Harding
Ainsworth
Harry Caple
Wallpaper trade blooms with diverse styles this year
The industry reports an unprecedented range of ideas and styles in wallpaper this year, with Schmidt Bros. leading among brands offering new patterns and finishes for homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
Fatal kerosene lamp blast harms Mrs Sullivan
In Dubuque on March 8 Mrs Mary Sullivan suffered fatal burns from a kerosene lamp explosion. The incident details remain limited with no further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Mary Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adam Hild’s
Daily Journal
Chinaware
Jardinieres
A. Deutschman
Marie Timberlake
Mrs. Salisbury
Runaway Horse
Geo. B. Jackson
van Gent's
J. D. Buser
Carl Custer
Rock Island
Annnette Giesenhaus
Ellen King
Ames
Joe
Theo
E. White
Daughter
Geen
South English
People’s Bargain Store
M. C. Hayes
Torchon
Witmering & Company
Muscatine
Cash Crv
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Leibbrand, Ryan & Company
Iowa
Dillaway
A. E. Critz
J. W. Coffey
Western
L. E. Loveridge
Mrs. Beveridge
John Nugent
Iowa City
Ed. Burnside
Thompson's
James Letts
Lettsville
G. A. Moore
City
Mary Coldren
Coate’s
Hartman's & Ellman’s
Cherie
Winthrop
Saratoga
J. H. St John’s
E. L. Kempner
East Fifth
W. D. Goldsberry
Karl Rieckert
Fairport
Jones & Rice
Welch & Knopp
Wm. Concannon
Emmet Hoffman
M. A. Barr
West Third Street
West Second Street
American School of Osteopathy
Masbury’s Liquid Paints
Ebicycles Franklin
Garrison
Crown Princess
E. G. Barnard,s
Mulberry St
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