Local notices and business ads from a midwestern city
Local items include Ideal Printery on Iowa avenue promoting stationary and Dad Dolsen cigars, Sterlin’s Texas trip on April 3, J. G. Barger on Mulberry Street selling fresh fruit, Crown restaurant meals by J. A. Bond, and William F. Johnson visiting from Rockford Illinois. Auction for 40 fine Dakota horses at Bowman's barn on Saturday March 31. The Checkers company arrived on El Paso from Davenport. City council special meeting announced for tomorrow to address unfinished matters, paving committee report likely. Mrs Maggie Huston and daughter Della return home after death of Mrs Barbara Young.
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Maggie Huston
Della
Valley Junction
Barbara Young
Dr Kings New Life Pills Featured in 25 Cent Ad
Terrific Fate. It's a terrific fate to suffer from seri ous bowel trouble. Ward it off with Dr. King's New Life Pills. 25 cents Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Railroad Low Fares to East From Chicago
One way tickets from Chicago to New York Boston Montreal and other eastern cities are offered at greatly reduced rates by the Wabash railroad. For full details contact F. H. Tristram assistant general passenger agent 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Wabash Railroad
Chicago
New York
Boston
Montreal
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Local Market Ad Promotes Sea Food Variety
Catfish halibut mackerel buffalo smoked sturgeon and fresh oysters offered at The Boston Market. Call 297 Y for details and orders.
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Boston
DA Jerome seeks special grand jury in May on life insurance matters
New York City district attorney asks Supreme Justice Dowling to convene a May special grand jury to probe life insurance issues uncovered by the legislative investigating committee. The judge will decide by tomorrow.
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Jerome
Trial date set for Nagel murder case amid appeals
Trial for William Nagel on the Carl Brady murder on Island B is set for next Wednesday but likely to be continued. Attorneys plan to post bond and appeal to the supreme court on habeas corpus while arguing the murder indictment is illegal and outside the four month limit.
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William Nagel
Carl Brady
Island B
Nagel
Rock Island
Scott
Supreme Court
Adair Pleasants
Pleasants
Spring Vacation Sets In For City Schools
Students wrap up winter term exams this week as high schools dismiss for spring break. From March 30 to April 9, teachers join the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association in Ottumwa for its twelfth annual session on April 5 6 and beyond.
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Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association
Ottumwa
Hare Circle Plans Charity Dinner and Entertainment
The Colonel Hare Circle Ladies of the G A R met at Mrs Anna Cummins home on East Ninth street to plan a big dinner and evening entertainment for Friday April 6. Lunch in Woodman hall at noon and a program at Hare's hall at 8 with vocal selections readings orchestra music and an address by Hon E M Warner. Guests include Company C the Relief Corps and old soldiers in uniform with badges. Proceeds aid a hospital bed fund for soldiers in need.
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Colonel Hare
Anna Cummins
East Ninth Street
Woodman Hall
Hare’s
E. M. Warner
Company C
Relief Corps
Rock Island Wins Mail Contract Contest Over Santa Fe
Rock Island lines gain in clash with Santa Fe for U S mail routes Wichita and Colorado Springs Denver volumes move via Rock Island Chicago yesterday per John Sebastian passenger traffic agent telegram.
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Rock Island
Santa Fe
United States
John Sebastian
Wichita
Chicago
Washington
Sebastian
Colorado Springs
Denver
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial letters from WaLPine Kinnan and Marvin Toledo wholesalers endorse F. J. Cheney & Co. Hall's remedy taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75c per bottle with testimonials available. Also Hall's Family Pills promoted for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
WaLpine, Kinnan & Marvin
City Cleaned Streets Transform Winter Mess
A large force labors to clean streets, collecting winter dirt into many wagons. Mulberry Street shows frequent piles as workers remove debris and paving is broken up in spots. City progress promises a much improved look once cleaning ends.
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Mulberry Street
Immortal J N Free Adjudged Insane in Ohio
Upper Sandusky Ohio March 29 Immortal J N Free adjudged insane today and sent to the state hospital at Toledo He was famed for years for trying to lift the veil and put on pressure Free was 78 years old and in poor health after traveling across the United States without paying railroad fares.
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Upper
Sandusky
Ohio
J. N. Free
State Hospital
Toledo
Free
United States
Local travelers return from California trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson and Mr and Mrs S B Cook return from a Pacific coast journey begun in December and February respectively. Mr and Mrs W L Mull joined them in the west and will visit relatives in Fort Collins before heading home next week.
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Frank Jackson
S. B. Cook
California
Pacific Coast
Jackson
Mrs. Cook
W. L. Mull
Far West
Colorado
Fort Collins
Mrs. Jake Oaks Dies in Missouri
Friends in Cedar township and the county mourn the sudden death of Mrs. Jake Oaks at Eagleville Missouri. The longtime resident had moved away but was well known in the area, and her passing comes as a great surprise to many.
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Eagleville
Missouri
Jake Oaks
Cedar Township
Mississippi River Rises Further With Stage at 10.5 Feet
The Mississippi River continues to rise with a 1.25 foot increase in the last 24 hours. Current river stage is 10.5 feet at the observed location.
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Mississippi
Educational Board and County Primary Bills Defeated
In Des Moines on March 29 the educational board bill was defeated in the house by 36 votes. The Crossley county primary bill failed in the senate with 24 votes.
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Educational Board
Des Moines
House
Crossley County
Senate
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Refund Offer
The undersigned promise to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Signers include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Jno Havercamp Nesper F. T. J. Theo Kuechmann.
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Greene’s
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercamp
Nesper
F. T. J. Theo
Kuechmann
Chancellor Von Buelow Denies Crisis Rumors in Reichstag
Berlin March 29. Chancellor Von Buelow told the Reichstag rumors of a chancellor crisis are foolish and that such speculation imputes personal motives to the parties in this house. The statement aimed to quell reports of instability amid political tension.
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von Buelow
Berlin
Germany
Reichsdag
Shrine convention excursion fares set for California trip
The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announces Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from April 25 to May 5. The fare covers return by July 31 with one fare for the round trip. Stopovers allowed. direct routes may be mixed on outbound and return. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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California
Imperial Council
Los Angeles
Calif
Iowa
Minneapolis, Minn
Journal Want Ad Offers Janitor Work Openings
Job seekers can find janitor positions by placing or reading Journal want ads. Rate is one half cent per word.
From Indigestion to Health through Grape Nuts and Postum
A young preacher recounts his life from a farm to city life and boarding-house fare. He details how indigestion worsened his study and how Grape Nuts and Postum rebuilt his vitality and work capacity. He credits the cereals with permanent improvement and now preaches their benefits in his ministry.
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Christian Church
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Married This Afternoon by Rev A J Kempton
The marriage of Harry Oliver and Miss Gertrude Strickland was held this afternoon at the First Baptist church pastor Rev A J Kempton officiating at his Walnut street home. Attendants were Bert Strickland and Miss Frances Oliver. The couple, both Muscatine residents, will reside at 1544 Washington street and are at home to friends.
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A. J. Kempton
Harry Oliver
Gertrude Strickland
First Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Bert Strickland
Frances Oliver
Washington Street
Cinch Social Draws Large Eagle Lodge Crowd
About four hundred members and friends of Eagle lodge No. 10 A O U W gathered at the hall for a lodge social. Mrs J D Fulham won the ladies first prize while Fred Holliday took the gentlemen’s prize. Booby honors went to Mrs Frank Ellman and John Appel. Ice cream and cake were served as the event concluded late in the evening.
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Eagle Lodge No. 10
A. O. U. W. Hall
J. D. Fulham
Fred Holliday
Frank Ellman
John Appel
Card Club Meeting At Mrs Clara Bierman Home
W W Card club members gathered yesterday afternoon at West Eighth street. First prize went to Mrs John H Neibling, second to Mrs Charles Knight, third to Mrs Ed Neibling. Refreshments followed and next meeting is at Mrs Nellie Weismiller 411 Spruce street.
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Clara Bierman
W. W. Card Club
West Eighth Street
John H. Neibling
Charles Knight
Ed. Neibling
Nellie Weismiller
Spruce Street
Young Couple Married by Rev B C Preston
Harvey E Ritter and Ina M Wagner united in marriage yesterday by Rev Bryant C Preston at Mr Preston's West Seventh Street home. Both are from Letts and will reside there this spring before moving to Muscatine.
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Harvey E. Ritter
Ina M. Wagner
Bryant C. Preston
Mrs Helen Neibert Hosts Lucky Thirteen Card Club
The Lucky Thirteen card club met at Mrs Helen Neibert’s home where prizes were awarded: Mrs Thomas Epeneter first, Mrs Thos Hayes second, and Mrs E Stapleton consolation. Luncheon followed.
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Lucky Thirteen Card Club
Helen Neibert
Thomas Epeneter
Ladies Industrial of St Matthias Meeting
The Ladies Industrial of the St Matthias church will meet at James Fitzgeralds home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Members are urged to attend and those wishing to join may apply.
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Ladies Industrial
ST. Matthias
St. Matthies Church
James Fitzgerald
Professor Chas Grade to Give Recital
Professor Chas Grade has issued invitations for a recital to be given this month at the school auditorium. The event will feature Grade on the piano with possible guest performers and a leaning emphasis on classical selections.
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Chas. Grade
Evening at Schmidt and Son Recital Hall
Evening program at H Schmidt and Son companys recital hall features a selection of music. The program begins at 7 30 promptly.
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H. Schmidt and Son Company
Plate Shower Honors C. A. Club Member
A pre-nuptial plate shower was held at Miss Nele Weingert's East Eighth Street home honoring a C. A. club member. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and presented many choice plates to the honoree.
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C. A. Club
Nele Weingert
East Eighth Street
Mrs. Smalley Hosts Card Club Afternoon
Members of her card club were entertained at the Mulberry street home yesterday afternoon with refreshments, cards, and a general good time.
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Frank Smalley
Card Club
Mulberry Street
Box party and society meetings headline local evening
Mr Kindt of Davenport hosts a box party at the Grand Theatre for friends to view Checkers this evening. The Pioneers of America meet at Mrs E White's Mulberry street home for initiation and refreshments. Ladies of the Maccabees hold a 2:30 PM called meeting at Woodman hall for candidate initiation.
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Grand
The
Pioneers of America
E. White
Mulberry Street
Ladies of the Maccabees
Woodman Hall
Pearl City Sewing Society Meeting Tomorrow
The Pearl City Sewing Society will meet at the home of Mrs Worst on East Eleventh Street tomorrow afternoon.
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Pearl City
Sewing Society
Sandy Grove News Roundup
Sandy Grove March 29 report notes J B McNamer and family visiting A D McNamer from Cotter. Ralph Wagner cut his foot severely while chopping wood. Waterhouse family from the forks of the river visited Alec Blake and family. Mrs J S Collage staying with daughter Mrs Geo Thompson to help care for new granddaughter. George Lowe traveled to Chicago. Sandy Grove school closed Friday. Mr Lewis completed a successful teaching term and was well liked.
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Sandy Grove
J. B. McNamer
Cotter
A. D. McNamer
Ralph Wagner
Mrs. Waterhouse
Alec. Blake
J. S. Collage
Geo. Thompson
George Lowe
Chicago
Lewis
Downey Notes Local Social And Church Events
Downey reports Mrs. P. C. Clifford back on her feet after two weeks sickness. W. E. Huff returns to Downey high school from a vacation at Clarence Iowa. About thirty Woodmen members attend a meeting in Iowa City. Several residents visit West Liberty for plays and shopping. Downey folks attend the Barclay cattle sale and the O R T banquet in Rock Island. A dedication service for Centerdale prompts no M P church preaching. A party honors Mr and Mrs Rorick with a rug from friends and the Ladies Aid society.
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Downey
P. C. Clifford
Wm. Miller
West Liberty
W. E. Huff
Downey High School
Clarence
Iowa
Woodmen
Downey Lodge
Iowa City
Lew Jenkinson
Mildred Jenkinson
C. Brisbine
Myrtle Homer
J. H. Bennett
Myrtle Holcomb
Will Harrington
Will T. Wilantt
Rock Island
Lizzie Mountain
South Prairie
Stella Pidd
M. P
Centerdale
Thomas Peterson
West Branch
Barclay Short Horn
Joe Bowman
Muscatine
Andy Homer
Lewis Jenkinson
East Moline
Ill
Rorick
Ladies Ald Society
Insurance Commission Powers and 1906 Report Plan
A legislative section outlines how an insurance commission may summon witnesses and access the auditor of state to investigate company relations taxes and costs. By December 1 1906 the commission must file a detailed report with recommendations to reform insurance laws and protect policy holders.
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Auditor of
General Assembly
Treasury
Executive Council
Pomeroy Social Roundup Touches Nearby Visits
Miss Lizzie Epperly returned from a visit with her sister near Aledo South Carolina and F D Crawford attended a surprise for Miss Celesta Swanson at Joy. D C Kinnaman and M C Kinnaman returned home after two weeks with relatives here and at Aledo. Mrs Elias Snider of Joy visited here with her daughter Mrs Fred Shoppa. Mr and Mrs S A Boruff and son Clair visited with M C Boruff. J Robinson and Ira Rickey are ill.
Temperance Sunday Observed in Bloomington Church
In Bloomington on March 29 the temperance Sunday school lesson featured Ruthie Shellabarger reciting If once you begin to drink it's awful hard to quit. Mrs. Mary A. Sibbitt of Wichita preached a gospel temperance sermon to attentive listeners as Willis Rynearson and Jakey Sivers visited relatives. Mrs. Sallie Lake returned home after weeks of treatment. Mrs. Mary A. Sibbett was entertained at the parsonage Saturday night.
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Bloomington
Ruthie Shellabarger
Mary A. Sibbitt
Wichita
Kan
Willis Rynearson
Wilton
Jakey Sivers
Muscatine
Sallie Lake
Mary A. Sibbett
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Ruthenberg
W. 2d
Chas Ruthenberg
Chas F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
Ideal Printery
Iowa Avenue
Dad Dolsen
Sterlin
Texas
J. G. Barger
Mulberry St
J. A. Bond
Crown
William F. Johnson
Rockford, Il
Bowman's Barn
Checkers Company
el Paso
Davenport
New York, N. Y
Preme Justice
Legislative Investigating Committee
G. M. Titus
Jona'ave
Ilegal
Vaca
G.M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Muscatine County
Eagleville, Mo
B. C. Preston
Cummings
Senate Judiciary Committee
Standard Oil Company
Cal. W. Smith
East Fifth Street
Geog
Koehler
N. W. Meyers, Wittich Bros
J. Linn Hoopes
North Dakota
E. W. Horton
Waterman
Pomeroy
Ayer
J.O. Ayer Co
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