Rev William A Sunday Converts Thousands as Evangelist Money Maker
The baseball evangelist William A Sunday has converted about 12 000 people in four months and raised roughly 15 000 in free will offerings. He began in Aledo and moved to Burlington Rochester Princeton and the Rock River valley. Next year he plans to return to Iowa with talks planned in Ottumwa Fairfield Muscatine Davenport and other towns. Bible sales rose fourfold in Burlington and local churches report growing membership.
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William A. Sunday
Sunday
Aledo
Burlington
Rochester
Minn
Princeton
Ill
Rock River Valley
Ilinois
Austin
Iowa
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Muscatine
Davenport
Mr. Sunday
Rival Baseball Struggle Brings Two Local Teams to Field
Local management races to lease East Hill grounds as stock is subscribed for a summer season. Rival promoter Skimmer Hine of Rock Island says he has signed about 12 players from the Three I League and Clinton Independents. Ground locations also include the old fair grounds with transport by Citizens Railway & Light Company.
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Skimmer” Hine
Rock Island
East Hill
Hine
Clinton Independents
Citizens Railway & Light Company
Old Rivermen Planned Trip Up Mississippi From St Paul
Capt Alexander Winslow of La Crosse plans a river veterans’ inspection voyage from St. Paul to St. Louis aboard the City of Hudson. Rivermen expect a sudden river rise as north snow melts with a rapid warming trend.
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St. Paul
St. Louis
Mississippi
Alexander Winslow
la Crosse
City of
Hudson
Winslow
Frank Feeney
Superior
Death of Charles S. Markley in Denver
Fred J. Manson learned of the death in Denver of former Muscatine resident Charles S. Markley. Markley, once a familiar figure in Muscatine County, had moved west about five years ago for health reasons. After a period of improvement he was critically ill in recent months. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational Church in Denver.
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Fred J. Manson
Denver
Charles S. Markley
Muscatine
Markley
Muscatine County
First Congregational Church
Infant Goldie Batchelor Dies After Short Illness
Goldie Ethel Batchelor died this morning at 5 30 at age one year and seventeen days. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Batchelor of East Sixth Street and sister of Harold Hallie and Ruth. Burial is planned in Cedar county cemetery with no funeral arrangements yet.
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Goldie Ethel Batchelor
J. M. Batchelor
East Sixth Street
Harold
Hallie
Ruth
Cedar County Cemetery
Warranted Syrup of Ter Refund Guarantee
A group of signers guarantees a refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Ter does not cure cough or cold. They offer a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. Signature list includes G. A. Riemcke and others.
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Greene’s
Awe
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercamp
Nesper
Jheo Kuechmaan
West and Vokes Present A Pair of Pinks Tonight
Satirical fun producers West and Vokes bring a new edition of A Pair of Pinks to the Grand tonight. The act promises updated music costumes fits and scenery surpassing prior offerings.
At the Old Cross Roads at Grand Opera House
The dreamlike south inspired drama At the Old Cross Roads will be staged at the Grand opera house on Friday March 23. Estha Williams and James M. Brophy lead a 20-artist company in a vivid real life story of the region with strong audience anticipation and seats on sale tomorrow.
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Old Cross Roads
South
Grand Opera House
Estha Williams
James M. Brophy
Thomas W. Rogers of West Liberty Dead at 89
Thomas W. Rogers, longtime West Liberty resident and former mayor, died at 12 15 AM after a long illness. Born January 22 1826 in Marietta PA he moved west in 1856 to Iowa City then West Liberty where he ran a mill. He traveled to California in 1849 for gold and served as commissary clerk in Nashville during the Civil War. He married Cilicia Erwin in 1858 and leaves his wife and three children Joseph Charles and Arthur. Funeral plans to be announced.
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West Liberty
Thomas W. Rogers
Thomas, W. Rogers
Alexander
Hannah Rogers
Marietta
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
New Brighton
Iowa City
Iowa
California
Rogers
Panama
New York City
Nashville
Mr. Rogers
Cilicia Erwin
Wilton Wedding Unites Luella Allen and Glen Stevens
Miss Luella Allen and Glen A. Stevens wed at noon in Wilton Iowa the Rev D W Wylie officiating. The bride wore white silk mousseline and carried white hyacinths. Guests included Mrs Nina Hucke and many Wilton and Iowa City residents. a wedding luncheon followed with prizes awarded. The couple left for Iowa City to reside on a farm.
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Cannon Perfume Factory
Iowa City
Johnson County
Stevens
Cedar Rapids
G. W. Kelley
John Cope
Pritt
Will Claussen
Jennie Kelley
Bessie Crocker
Wilton
W. A. Cooling
H. W. Lamp
C. H. Wilson
H . Strong
J. W. Illingsworth
G.&. Woodhouse
I. L. Wright
H. C. Illingsworth
Nina Hucke
Jessie Rider
Gertrude Block
Atalissa
C. R. Wilson
The Gentlemen's Prize and Local Social Notes
The entire party returned home on the 11 o clock train last evening. Attend the skirt sale at Strong and Potter's Thursday March 22. Born to Mr and Mrs D F Dwyer last evening a son. B L Packer traveled to Alatissa yesterday afternoon to visit friends. F A Martin was a business visitor in Muscatine yesterday. Mrs John Ryan, visiting friends in Rock Island, returned home yesterday.
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Strong & Potter’s
D. F. Dwyer
B. L. Packer
Atalissa
F. A. Martin
Muscatine
John Ryan
Rock Island
Frightful Loss of Life Warned from Lung Diseases
An old notice promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds as a cure, with prices 50c and $1. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the remedy and warns about throat and lung disease dangers.
Cedar Valley Social News and Announcements
Cedar Valley notes show Mr. and Mrs. George Foster visiting Atalissa to see Mrs. Susan Stauffer who plans to move to Seattle. Various locals entertained at Harvey Harold’s, with plans for hospital and teaching assignments, and a 21st birthday party hosted by Verda Frater.
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Cedar Valley
George Foster
Atalissa
Susan Stauffer
Seattle
Wash
Will Grigg
Florence
Verda Flater
Hattie Grigg
Jess
Frank Grigg
Harry Hildebrand
Clyde Gordon
Willie McMahon
Harvey Harold
Cora McEntire
Earle Brooker
Mountain Grove
Muscatine
J. B. Downer
George
Harvey Barnhart
Walter Blizzard
Maryland
Bertha Hendrix
Bellevue Hospital
Verda Frater
Nellie Mapes
Independence
Nellie Trautman
Cedarville
Mollie Flater
Granville
Guy Flater
Weekend Calls on Social Round at George Weiss
Spend Sunday afternoon at George Weiss's. Miss Kate Flater of Atalissa visits friend Miss Mattie Foster for a few days.
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George Weiss
Kate Flater
Atalissa
Mattie Foster
Nickel Plate road offers through trains and low fares
Passengers from Chicago to Fort Wayne Findlay Fostoria Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York City Boston and points east are urged to choose the Nickel Plate road with three daily through trains. Modern dining car service with meals 35 cents to one dollar and no excess fares. Tickets via Nickel Plate at Chicago depot La Salle and Van Buren, or city office 111 Adams Street. For details contact John Y Calahan general agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago.
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Chicago
Fort Wayne
Findlay
Fostoria
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York City
Poston
Amning
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago Depot
la Salle
van Buren Streets
Chicago City
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Real Estate Commission Suit Seeks $80 Judgment
D. J. Dwyer files in district court against Nathaniel W. Derby and others claiming $80 as commission due for selling Derby property. The suit seeks a judgment for the amount.
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D. J. Dwyer
Nathaniel W. Derby
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