Birth and local notices mix at Muscatine county update
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Walker announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Sunday March 7. Mrs. John Miller of South Muscatine underwent surgery at Hershey hospital with Dr. F. L. Appel assisting and is resting satisfactorily. Christie Harrigan is arraigned on drunkenness charges, pleads guilty, and is fined five dollars plus costs. The towboat H. W. B. delivered two barges to the local levee Sunday night at 7:45. The Muscatine county board of supervisors meets Friday with Architect J. E. Mills about the county building. Elizabeth Greiner returns from Iowa City after attending a dental alumni clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Walker
Mulberry Avenue
John Miller
South Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
F. L. Appel
Muscatine
Delta Alpha society meeting at First Baptist church
The Delta Alpha society of the First Baptist church met with Miss Addie Washburn at corner Seventh and Cedar streets Friday evening. Mrs. Anna Kempton of Madison Wisconsin, formerly of Muscatine, was the guest of honor. A brief business meeting was followed by a social session and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha Society
The
First Baptist Church
Addie Washburn
Seventh and
Cedar Streets
Anna Kempton
Madison, Wis
Muscatine
Colonel Hare Circle Announces May 1 Entertainment
The Colonel Hare Circle met at Mrs. Gussie Mull’s home 1101 Cedar Street to plan a May 1 event. Further details on the entertainment will be released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Gussie Mull
Cedar Street
Ramona Council D P Meeting At Whisler Home
The Pale Face Button club of Ramona Council D P met with Mrs Jacob Whisler at the corner of Orange and Eighth streets on Friday afternoon. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Robey at 210 Roselawn Avenue next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pale Face Button Club
Ramona Council
D. of P
Jacob Whisler
Orange and
Eighth Streets
Robey
Roselawn Avenue
Work on second degree at Iowa Lodge No 2 announces meeting
The second degree work will be performed at Iowa lodge No 2, A. F. and A. M. tomorrow evening, March 9, at 7 30 o'clock. All brethren in good standing are cordially invited by the W. M. to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
VU. W
Eagle Lodge
U. W
K. P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
Fred Beitel
Howe
E. H. Doisen
Knights OF Pythtas
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
F. P. Hibbard
C. Cc
F. L. Bihimeter
K. of R
Miriam Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Watsons Home
The Miriam Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Thomas Watson located at 210 East Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Society
Thomas Watson
East Third Street
Fraternal Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Anderson Home
The Fraternal Aid Society Industrial will gather at the home of Mrs C Anderson at corner Seventh and Oak streets on Thursday afternoon for an afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Society Industrial
C. Anderson
Corner Seventh and
Oak Streets
Major John Circle Sewing Society Meeting Announced
The Major John Circle Sewing Society will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Isabel Norton at 300 East Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle Sewing Society
Isabel Norton
East Eighth Street
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor to Meet Tuesday Evening
A regular session of Banner Lodge Degree of Honor will be held Tuesday evening. Members are advised to attend and partake in the scheduled proceedings and any related announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee to Meet Tuesday Afternoon
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will convene Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Joseph Biles at 619 Hope Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Joseph Biles
Hope Avenue
Desperate Shooting Pains Prompt Quick Treatment
An ad for Dr King’s new discovery claims to relieve chest pains and prevent pneumonia. The Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store sells the medicine for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Defendant Admits Threat to Kill Pair in Trial
In the afternoon session, the defendant allegedly told Monny he was going to kill a pair and warned Dont Give Me Away, as jurors hear the troubling exchange during the ongoing trial.
Witness testifies on tavern boat visit before double murder
Harry Jones warned he would kill a pair at supper with John Bassett at Fairport before William Van Winkle and wife died. Bassett, as key prosecution witness, described Jones uninvited at supper and armed with a club, denying earlier disclosure of the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Brannan
Harry Jones
John Bassett
Fairport
William van Winkle
Bassett
Jones
Pepper
Warner
Mr. Pepper
Mr. Bassett
Albert
Mittens
van Winkle Cottage
Hayes
Mattie Hayes
Susan Hayes
Wainscott
Clarence Wainscott
Heavy voting floods Muscatine school election at city hall
Muscatine residents flocked to the city hall for the annual school election as crowds overwhelmed the first polling place. Extra judges were appointed to handle the rush, with three more added and voters split between wards two and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
John Knopp
George Connell
J. F. Heerd
Muscatine School
J. D. Fulham
Board of Education
Martin Havercamp
Havercamp
J. W. Threke
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Schaefer Sunday
The funeral for Mary Schaefer who died after a fall from a window at Dr. J. T. Martin's office was held Sunday at 2 pm from the family home at Sixth and Sycamore. Rev. J. C. H. Light presided and pallbearers included Henry Stellrecht, Conrad Brenner, Conrad Beuchner, David Herwig, John Herwig, and C. J. Zeng. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schaefer
J. T. Martin
Sixth and
Sycamore Streets
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Henry Stellrecht
Conrad Brenner
Conrad Beuchner
David and
John Herwig
C. J. Zeng
Greenwood Cemetery
Reverend Preston Leaves for Texas Pasture
Reverend Bryant C. Preston of the First Congregational church departs tonight for an extended business trip to Texas. Next Sunday March 14 Rev. Wilson Deeney of Cedar Rapids will preach, followed by Rev. W. J. Suckow of Grinnell on March 21. Both men are noted speakers and will be welcomed by local Congregationalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant C. Preston
First Congregational Church
Texas
Wilson Deeney
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Suckow
Grinnell
Fifteen Families Forsake North Entrance Fire
In Chicago on March 8 fire at a north entrance of an apartment building forced fifteen families to flee. Police and firemen conducted daring rescues of women and children from upper floors as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Trust Buys Isle Royale
United States Steel Corporation acquired Isle Royale in Lake Superior. The 83,720 acre island, the world’s largest fresh water island, was owned largely by an English syndicate. In London the deal was finalized by F. W. Nichols of Houghton and O. J. Larson of Duluth. The company plans timber cutting and possible copper workings revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
United States Steel Corporation
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
London
F. W. Nichols
Houghton
O. J. Larson
Duluth
Steel Corporation
Hotel Grand Undergoes Major Interior Renovations
Interior improvements at the Hotel Grand include refinishing all first and second floor rooms with new carpets and paper, installation of baths in many rooms, new reception hall furniture, removal of interior shutters in favor of curtains, a revised lighting system with chandeliers, and refitting basement rooms as sample spaces. Owner Mr Dermody forecasts several thousand dollars as a strong investment with more plans ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Grand
Dermody
Muscatine
Dawson Plans to Widen Markets for American Meats
Washington March 8 Special Representative Dawson studies widening markets for American meats in tariff schedules and will focus on this during tariff consideration. He believes a big gain is possible. James S. Clarkson, former Iowa surveyor of the port at New York, will not be retained under Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Wapello County
Junkin
Seneca Cornell
District Court
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Washington, D. C
Dawson
James S. Clarkson
New York
Iowa
Taft
Woodruff
New York State Committee
Great Attraction at the Grand in Muscatine
Muscatine residents are urged to attend the Grand opera house Tuesday night for The Great Divide. The mammoth production features two lead actors and is touted as one of the best road shows, with Mr. Salisbury guaranteeing the attraction. Seat sales began this morning and organizers stress securing seats now for a first class city show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Salisbury
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Offered as Mild Remedy
A mild pleasant remedy for constipation is promoted with Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. The product is presented as a simple laxative and nerve tonic combination designed to ease bowel movements and support general wellness.
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Dr. Miles
Mod Brotherhood of America Society Card Meeting Notice
Society cards announce M. B. A. and City Lodge No 143 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meet every second and fourth Monday at Yeomen’s corner of Iowa Avenue and Agat. Members in good standing invited. Dr. E. H. King, President. Chas. Ryan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. A. ND City Lodge
Mod
Brotherhood of America
Yeoman ‘Sm
Iowa Avenue
Agat
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Fraternal Lodges And Societies Meet In Muscatine
Local notices list regular meetings for American Yeomen Masons Royal Arch and other orders in Muscatine. Foreman F C Ingraham Correspondent Mrs FE C Ingraham provide contact details and meeting venues at Yeomen Hall Masonic lodge and various halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Ingraham
FE. C. Ingraham
West Sth
Woomatye Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors Meets Regularly
Royal Neighbors of America unit 142 meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Mrs Emma TMleffini Oracle, Mrs Kate Parvin as oracle, Mrs Myrtle Kirk as recorder, and a receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
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Woomatye
Royal
Amfrica
Emma Tmleffini
Kate Parvin
Myrtle’ Kirk
G A R Post 231 Meets on First and Third Tuesdays
Shelby Norman Post No. 231 of the G A R holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R hall on Fast Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander Robt. R. Batrd and Adjutant Gas Schmidt preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA. R. Hwreanotartfrs
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Fast Second Street
Robt. R. Batrd
Gas. Schmidt
Banner Lodge and Tribe 95 Meeting Schedule
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Yeoman hall with Wavie Niebling as chief of honor Mary Crouch as financier and Gussie Mull as recorder Tr 0 R MTSOTITINE TRIBE No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 pm in Yeoman hall Visiting chiefs invited Sherman Wingerter Sachem Yeater Smith C of R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Sherman Wingerter
Yeater Smith
Fraternal Aid and Lodge Meetings Shine in Local Notices
Fraternal groups in Bloomington and Muscatine announce weekly and monthly gatherings. Fraternal Aid Association No. 175 meets Fridays at their hall above Bodman's Grocery. Lodges K of P, D of R, AOUW, and others list meeting times and halls throughout Muscatine and Wyoming with officers named and visitors welcome.
Muscatine Castle Invites Members to Monthly Meeting
On Fridays of each month the Muscatine Castle hosts a cordial meeting at Third and Avenue. Members in good standing are invited to attend with Elma Scott serving as Secretary and Alexander W. Scott as Protector.
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Fraternat
Bankers Reserve Merete
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
Pres. Co
A. Lemkan
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Castle
Senone
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Muscatine Elks Lodge Notices
G. P. O. Elks Muscatine Lodge No. 204 meets every Monday evening at 8 o'clock sharp at the Elks Hall 412 East Front Street. Club rooms open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visiting Elks welcome. William J. Watson, Exalted Ruler. John P. Breen, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. Pp. O. Elk
Elks Hall
Fast Front Street
Elks
Wm. J. Watson
John P. Breen
Knights of Columbus and Electa Chapter Meeting Notices
Laur ent Council No 1805 meets in Maccabee hall on the second and fourth Friday inviting visiting brothers in good standing. J A Bartemeier GK A G Bestenlehner Fin Sec. Electa Chapter No 82 meets on the second and fourth Mondays with Hallie Pitchforth WM and Emme Manlove Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Columbbus
Laurent
Maccabee Hall
J. A. Bartemeier
G K. A. G. Bestenlehner
Oo. FE
Ss. Electa
Hallie Pitchforth
W. M
Emme Manlove
Sec’y
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U. S. Weidling
Gulf Coast
M. W. Stirlen
Christie Harrigan
H. S. Howe
Elizabeth Greiner
Ootowa City
University City
Dental Department of
the State University
Vanatta & Stellrecht
J. Hess
Mony
Addi
M. Schaefer
Lone Star State
Walnut and
Second Streets
Bell Phone
TRUST
Sam
Geo. W. Fisher
Mabel Brownell
Ruth Jordan
Henry Miller
Society
Muscatine Homestead No
Masonic
P. Ingham
Johnson
Washington
BR. A. M
J. H. Pitchforth
M. FE
A. W. Scott
E. C. W. A. Graff
Pocahontas
Romona Cotnctt
Ysabel Norton
A. A. Stark
Quuilla Bell
A. Mtuscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. Lentz
J. A. Leyda
Court OF Fowor
Mtscatine
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
Misa Nellie Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
H. F. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
F. W. Lewis
FE. P. Day
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Lu Oo
Muscatine Hive No
K. of P. Hall
Carrie Harris
Nellie Lucas
M. P. Goff
L. E. Aickens, W. P
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