Local notices and social brief items from the city
Mrs. Adam Brossart of Fairport returns home after shopping in the city. Mrs. Frank Schultz improving after illness at Bellevue hospital. Henry Shields and family welcome a daughter born north of Muscatine. Mrs. Mary Higley leaves for Preston to visit friends. Dr. H Johnson Dean relocated to Hershey State Bank building room 408. eye ear nose throat services with 24 hour advance appointments. Shoppers urged to visit the Candy Kitchen for candies and ice cream. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schmidt of Iowa avenue depart for Davenport to visit friends. J B Bouser of Drury township goes to Davenport on business. Mrs. Elia Ashcraft leaves for Savanna for illness in the family. Miss Tena Pippert arrives from Cedar Rapids to visit sister Mrs. Geo Grosjean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnson Dean
Hershey State Bank
Central
Tena Pippert
Cedar Rapids
City
Geo. Grosjean
Mulberry Avenue
Snyder's buggies and carriages top quality item
The notice highlights Snyder's buggies wagons and carriages as best in quality. It lists Mississippi Box Co but also mentions Banner Lodge Assessment No 2 now due and beneficiary members to take notice. It also records several social notes about Mrs Edward Davis of Fairport returning home after shopping in the city and Mrs N E Crees of Davenport visiting family and returning home with her husband after a Davenport visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Edward Davis
Fairport
Muscatine Musical Union Plans Twentieth Annual Concert
The Muscatine Musical Union orchestra will perform its twentieth annual concert at the Methodist church on Monday evening May 10. Conductor Charles Grade leads 24 musicians in a program of varied works and is joined by Mrs. Edwin L. McColm and Miss Yonne of Davenport for special numbers. The event could mark a farewell appearance for the ensemble as it celebrates a long history of twenty-nine years with a storied past and strong audience expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Charles Grade
Wilhelm Funeral Held for Mrs. L. J. Wilhelm
Funeral services for the late Mrs. L. J. Wilhelm were held at 2 PM from the family residence, 703 East Seventh Street. Rev. L. B. Hix of Marshalltown and Rev. J. C. H. Light of the United Brethren church officiated. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were near relatives including grandsons John Miller Jr Glen Miller Clarke Miller and sons-in-law George Gergen John C. Miller and Arthur L. Wilhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Seventh Street
L. J. Wilhelm
L. B. Hix
Marshalltown
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
John Miller
Glen Miller
Clarke Miller
George Gergen
John C. Miller
Muscatine
Arthur L. Wilhelm
Waterloo
Make Nickel Fixtures Bright With Gold Dust
Housekeepers can keep nickel bathroom fixtures gleaming by washing with warm suds and Gold Dust. Rub a little directly on very dull surfaces, rinse, and dry. Regular weekly cleaning with Gold Dust prevents dulling and avoids hard rubbing, keeping fixtures bright like glass.
Two Claims Compete for Lands in Bank Versus Dorn Case
The People's State Bank of West Liberty sues Miles Dorn in district court before Judge A P Barker. A prior judgment against Dorn's farm prompted a sheriff's sale, halted by Elijah Baker of Muscatine with an injunction claiming title. The trial resolves who owns the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s State Bank of
West Liberty
Miles Dorn
A. P. Barker
Mr. Dorn
Elijah Baker
Muscatine
Quarterly Meeting Concludes in City at Friends Church
The quarterly conference of the Friends of Muscatine and Cedar counties met at the Friends church on Fifth and Sycamore streets and closed Sunday evening. Dr. David M. Edwards of Penn College Oska loosa gave the closing address and Mrs. Bessie Collins of Bloomington delivered a missionary talk with an excellent program presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Peasley Funeral Held at Bloomington Friends Church
The funeral of Charles L. Peasley was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the Bloomington Friends Church. Pastor Mrs. Collins and Ira Carrell led the services which drew a large gathering. Interment followed at Bloomington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Peasley
Bloomington Friends’ Church
Collins
Ira Carrell
Muscatine Church
Bloomington
Real estate transfers transcribed for Muscatine Journal
A series of property transfers recorded by G M Titus shows Elizabeth Hinkel widow deeded to Lizzie Hinkel a lot in Muscatine for $1 love and affection. Mary Barry to Louis Heibing shares various sections and ditch rights for $16,000. Christina Lebow and husband to James Cochran lot parcels in Butterfield addition for $1,200. Muscatine Imp and Mfg Co to R L Hartsock lot 12 block 45 for $135. Charlotte May Hanna to Helen Turk lands in section 12 township 78 range 4 west for $1,900. Ella L Jayne to Henry Sander lot 2 Warfield Addition for $1,150. Mary E King et al to Christian and Martha Kindler land in section 34 township 77 range 2 west for $2,000. C C Smith et al to Mary H Hamann lot 55 West addition for $850.90. Minnie Peto and husband to John Butler 13 of lot 8 and east half of lot 9 block 73 for $2,606. Albert Getux Knoblauch to Anna Kirsch Othmer west half lot 7 block 51 for $1.00 and other consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Hinkel
Elizabeth
Lizzie Hinkel
City of Muscatine
Barry
Mary
Patrick Barry
Louis Heibing
Lebow
Christina
James P. Cochran
Butterfield
Wilton
Hanna
Charlotte May
Helen Turk
Jayne
Ella L
Henry Sander
Warfield
King
Mary E
Christian
Martha Kindler
Smith
C. C
Mary H. Hamann
West Addition
Peto
Minnie
Husband
John Butler
Knoblauch
Albert
Anna Kirsch Othmer
Notice of Debt Responsibility Claim
Certification that the signer will not be liable for any debts contracted by his wife Alvina Conklin, signed by Signey A. E. Conklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Conklin
Signey A. E. Conklin
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Gar land on Mulberry Avenue
A son was born to Mr and Mrs A S Gar land on Mulberry Avenue on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Garland
Mulberry Avenue
Blood Purifying Treatment for Skin Diseases
The ad warns against strong external remedies for eczema and similar diseases, urging internal blood purification. It promotes Dr Taylor's treatment to cleanse the blood and treat the skin, with a guarantee of cure and a booklet offered from 1330 Arch St Philadelphia. Availability at MHavercamp's Prescription Drug Store and leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhavercamp
Elegant piano prize offered in Pure Food Grocer contest
W F Miksch the Pure Food Grocer has a Cote piano on display in the store window and will give it away free in a contest. Tickets are given with every five cent purchase, and the entrant with the most certificates wins the piano valued at $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Miksch
Pure Food
Pure Food Grocery
Amusement Man Arrives to Plan Electric Park Upgrade
Louis Rosenberg of the J. C. Solini Amusement Company arrives in the city to arrange improvements at Electric Park leased for the summer. He reviews current buildings and layout and promises a more popular park with permanent attractions, opening mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rosenberg
Solini Company
J. C. Solini Amusement Company
Minneapolis
Amusement Company
Rosenberg
Commissioners Inspect Station Visit by Mercer County Drainage Board
Mercer county drainage commissioners Charles Hullquist D S Prentiss Charles Hale E Poffenbarger M Goerkelman and R H Roberts with George Knau ss of New York City arrived today aboard the Launch Prentiss and toured the recently erected pumping station in the drainage district below the city. William Ziegler of the Ziegler Canning Company and William Miller of New Boston held a conference with the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hullquist
D. S. Prentiss
Charles Hale
E. Poffenbarger
M. Goerkelman
R. H. Roberts
Mercer County
George Knauss
New York City
Cedar County Resident Dies After Long Illness
Wilford Manuel Wright, a Cedar County resident for forty years and former deputy sheriff, died of heart failure Sunday at his brother Fred Wright's home in Muscatine. He was born March 10, 1838 in Summit Ohio, and is survived by his wife, two children Earl Wright and Loretta Nischwitz, and one brother Fred. Burial set for Tuesday in Rochester. service at Fred Wright's residence in Muscatine at 9 o'clock with Col Ramig of the Christian Volunteers in Davenport to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wright
East Sixth Street
Willard Manuel Wright
Mr. Wright
Cedar County
Muscatine
Summit
Ohio
Rochester
Earl Wright
Loretta Nischwitz
M. FE. Church
Christian Volunteers
Col. Ramig
Davenport
Wedding Notice for Sopher and Ritchie Held in May
Invitations issued for the marriage of Harry J. Sopher of Lafayette Indiana and Jessie Eunice Ritchie of Ottumwa Iowa at noon May 5 1909. Sopher, youngest son of Mrs M A Sopher, studied at Penn College Oskaloosa earned a BS in 1907 and later trained at the YMCA Training School Chicago. Ritchie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Ritchie, was active in Os- kaloosa Penn College society and music circles before moving to Ottumwa Nov 1 1908. They will reside at 1840 Salem St Lafayette after June 1 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Sopher
Lafayette
Ind
Jessie Eunice Ritchie
Ottumwa
Sopher
M. A. Sopher
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Y. M. C. A. Training School
Chicago
Ill
Association
Miss Ritchie
W. E. Ritchie
Ritchie
Salem St
Marriage at St Marys church joins Mr Gro ters and Miss Yost
The couple William Gro ters and Miss Cora Yost wed at St Marys rectory on Wednesday evening attended by Miss Minnie Rininsland and A Weber. They dined at the bride’s home then a wedding supper for relatives and close friends. They will reside in Muscatine on Lucas Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
William Groters
Cora Yost
Minnie Rininsland
A. Weber
Muscatine
Lucas Street
Note From Wife Bills Husband For Services
A wife leaves a brief note and an itemized bill for $45 as she departs for Cedar Rapids, signaling a four month marriage ending. The note lists wages of three dollars per week and includes alleged medical items and services. The husband, surprised, accepts the separation and says he will not persuade her to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Conklin
Cedar Rapids
Conklin
East Fifth Street
Mrs. Conklin
Justice of the Peace
J. H. Cart
Austin
MSN Hs
Dean
Eliza Zeigenhorn Family Visit Noted In May
Tl May Zeigenhorn family visited Sunday with Henry Zeigenhorn and family. M F Hampton shipped a car load of fine hogs to Chicago last Thursday. Mrs Fred Miller and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Hudson. Mr and Mrs John Miller of Ale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Zeigenhorn
Henry Zeigenhorn
M. F. Hampton
Chicago
Fred Miller
Will Hudson
John Miller
Banner Lodge to Meet at Mrs Pressier Home
Banner Lodge Industrial will meet at Mrs Henry Pressier's home 308 West Seventh Street Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance desired. A Philathea class meeting at the First M E church will be held this evening in the church parlors at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Banner Lodge
Industrial
Henry Pressier
West Seventh Street
M. E
Regular communication of Iowa lodge May 4 1909
Iowa lodge No. 2 A F and A M holds regular communication Tuesday evening May 4 1909 at 8 o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially welcomed per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits
Mrs. Wm Colberg shows slight improvement. Omar Hampton and Miss Ethel Kennedy visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shires. James Smith recovering from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cox and children called on Walter Cox and family. Mrs. Walter Cox remains ill. Henry Sylvester returned from Bellevue hospital after stomach trouble treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Will Duffield and children and Mrs. Ed Crapnell spent Sunday and Monday in Aledo. Edna Desch visited Beulah Martin in Seaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Hampton
Ethel Kennedy
Roy Shires
James Smith
Joe Cox
Walter Cox
Henry Sylvester
Bellevue Hospital
Will Duffield
Ed. Crapnell
Local Courthouse Notes and Social Roundup from North Concord
Mrs and Mrs Jesse Lupton and son Lance and Miss Mary Tompleson visited relatives in Columbus City. Mrs D O Loy returned to Sheffield Illinois with niece Tracy Lowe. Neighbors attended the Fredonia show. Dave Gage moved to Chas Estle farm. Fay Wagner ill with tonsillitis. Dr Hubbard called from Columbus Junction. Mrs Wm Denham and daughter Jessie visited James Blake family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Concord
Jesse Lupton
Lance
Mary Tompleson
Fredonia
S. L. Johnston
Sweet
Floyd
Indian Creek
Dave Gage
Chas. Estle Farm
Harve Cotteril
Gage
Fay Wagner
Dr. Hubbard
Columbus Junction
Wm. Denham
Jessie
James Blake
Artificial Beauty and Men’s Pretended Ignorance
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that many men feign ignorance of artificial beauty because they are gallant, suggesting a culture of superficial judgments and social expectations influencing perceptions of women’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Col Hare Thimble Bee Meets At Mrs McGowan Home
The Col Hare Thimble Bee will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Leila McGowan on East Sixth Street. Each member may bring a friend to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hare Thimble Bee
Leila McGowan
East Sixth Street
Ladies of the Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting
The Ladies of the Maccabees will meet Monday evening at Yeoman hall for their regular business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Yeoman Hall
Connell sisters visit and local updates from Orono
Misses Alice and Louise Connell of Muscatine returned home after visiting sister Mrs. Larry Dean. Mrs. Dean stayed briefly. Mrs. Frank Tarpy came home from Burlington. Miss Ethel Buser, ill four months, goes to Keokuk for surgery with Dr. English. Mr. and Mrs. John Wasson of Fredonia visited George Adams. Mrs. Henry Krider spent time with Mrs. Webster Newton near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Alice
Louise Connell
Muscatine
Larry Dean
Dean
Frank Tarpy
Burlington
Ethel Buser
Keokuk
English
John Wasson
Fredonia
George Adams
Henry Krider
Webster Newton
Columbus Junction
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruihenberg Clothing Company
East Second Street
Ioan
Adam Brossart
Frank Schultz
White & Hull, Cor
Henry Shields
Mary Higley
Preston, Ia
Gus. Schmidt
Slaughter
J. B. Bouser
Drury Township
Elia Ashcraft
East Third Street
Savanna
Mary Fulton
U. S. Weidling
Iowa Ave
the New Shoe Store
West Second Streert
Mneichen & Casper
Snyder
Mississippi Box Co
Front
Oak
N. E. Crees
F. L. Schwertfeger
Miss Stella
Musical Union
TWEN
Edwin Mc
Colm
Yount
Wilhelm
Peasley
Bloomington Friends Church
Cadie’s New Jewelry Store
West Second Street
Amusement Man
New Boston
Family Theatre
Millard Brothers
Lenore Lester
the Warricks
Jiss Orth
Joseph Laemmle
Willard
Wright
AWAY
Bill
Stolz Electrophone
O. W. Friek
Grandview Ave
Whippelhouser
Muscatine Bee Supply House
G. W. Lindle
Walnut Street
Wm. Colberg
Artificial
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