Music Teachers Convention Set for Ottumwa June
The Iowa State Music Teachers Association plans its Ottumwa gathering June 23 to 26 with Iowa’s top teachers, lectures, recitals, oratorio Elijah, and a Caldwell park picnic. The event features numerous concerts and a Friday business meeting to choose the 1904 meeting location.
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Iowa State Music Teachers’ Association
Ottumwa
Iowa
Henry Ruffrok
Des Moines
H. Pontius
Dubuque
Frank Nagel
Elijah
Caldwell Park
Local notes on visits moves and moves in the area
Local residents travel to Davenport Rock Island and St Louis with train times noted. People mentioned include Mrs Beatrice Blackley Mrs Minnie Mason Miss Katie Wintermeyer David Olney Rev F F Beckerman Mrs John Morse Fred Hampton Charles Hanley Leo Pinkus Melvin Thomas and Bartlett Bros for teas and coffees.
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John Morse
Foster, UL
Rock Island
Local Editor Attends Oklahoma City Nuptials
City editor Neil Jones of the Journal travels to Oklahoma City for his brother's wedding to a local girl. Davenport residents Howard Hackett and wife return home after attending Harry Hyink and Cora Christian nuptials in Illinois City. Carl Schoemacher, a young salesman, leaves Davenport for a ladies' shoe department job in Davenport's larger stores.
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Melvin Thomas
Illinois City
Business College
Davenport
Neil Jones
The
Journal
Oklahoma City
Okla
Howard Hackett
Harry Hyink
Cora Christian
Ilinois City
Carl Schoemacher
Cooper Henry F. Martin Injured At Heinz Pickle Works
Henry F. Martin fell from a platform near the Heinz pickle works driveway and suffered a severe scalp wound with skull fracture. He was found unconscious, treated at the pickle works, then taken home where Dr. J A Weaver required six stitches and noted skull fracture but no lingering illness. He is now much better and up and about.
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Heinz Pickle Works
Henry F. Martin
Pickle Works
Martin
Washington Street
J. A. Weaver
New Boat Mars Passes Down River to Keokuk Firm
The Mars, a recently commissioned raft boat owned by Captain Winans, passed the city bound for a Keokuk firm. Witnesses call it among the finest rafters on the waters, noting its new beauty and smooth glide. The Mignon also sailed with a party of ladies to Geneva Island's J Kr Howe cottage for a day trip. River stage at the point reads 8.7 feet above low water, unchanged from yesterday.
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Mars
Winans
Keokuk
Winan
J. Kr. Howe
Geneva Island
Special Interest Portrait Offer At Townsend’s Window
Townsend offers two dollar portraits attracting early crowds opposite the street car switch. People hurry to sit for Mrs Townsend unknown, as the display window showcases unusually low prices for excellent work. Regular prices remain for carbon autotypes imperishable princess royal medal lion minatures and other novelties.
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Townsend
Encampment Plans for Cedar Rapids G A R 1903
Department Commander Lindt outlines the twenty-ninth Iowa G A R encampment in Cedar Rapids May 19–21 1903 with headquarters at the Grand hotel. Details cover registration badges vote access, committee appointments, railroad fare, and national orders ahead of Decoration Day programs by Shelby Norman Post and relief corps.
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Cedar Rapids
Grand Hotel
Clifton Hotel
Western Passenger Association
Iowa
Thomas Graham
M. B. Erwin
L. H. Severin
Council of Administration
H. M .Pickel
Wm. Dean
R. J. Young
T. Z. Cook
Grand
Department
Organization of the Grand Army of the Republic
San Francisco
John Lindt
Dept. Com
Shelby Norman Post
Court House Square
Grand Army of the Republic
Recital at West Liberty Delights Local Audience
Miss Nellie Robertson assisted by Prof. Chas Grade W E Battey and Miss Louise Battey gave a piano and vocal recital at the Methodist church in West Liberty. The program featured Schubert Mendelssohn Chopin Saint Saens and more with Battey on cello and Grade as pianist. The audience filled the auditorium and praised the performances as a memorable event.
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Miss Robertson
West Liberty
Nellie Robertson
Chas. Grade
W. E. Battey
Louise Battey
Thrushes Brown
Saint Saens
Hawley c
Thomas d
Vannah
Mr. Battey
Lavalle
Bischoff
Cometeamt
Lance Robyn
O'S Ads Insisicconds
Wright
Miss Cora Christian Weds Harry B Hyink in Muscatine
Last evening at Mrs. Rathz home 1059 Lucas street Miss Cora Christian married Harry B. Hyink. Rev. Arthur T. Fowler officiated with only relatives present. The couple will live in Denver after a wedding journey by train. The bride is noted as Muscatine’s bright young woman. Hyink recently left Hershey State Bank for a banking position in Denver.
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Wm. A. Rathz
Lucas Street
Cora Christian
Harry B. Hyink
Arthur T. Fowler
Denver
Col
Muscatine
Hershey State Bank
West
Leap year dance welcomes Company C Royalty back
The ladies auxiliary of Company C hosted a formal return from St Louis with a leap year style dance. Women controlled partners while all members enjoyed an opening dance with every company member. The hall was lively, the organizing committee contributed to the success, and the event faded into quiet after midnight.
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Company C
Royalty
St. Louis
Receiver Appointed for Valley Junction Water and Light
A receiver was appointed to oversee the Valley Junction Water and Light company. The action places management under court supervision to protect assets and ensure continued utility operations. Details on the appointing authority and scope were brief in the notice.
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Valley Junction Water and Light Company
Eldora Ladies Clubs Form Civic Improvement Federation
The ladies' clubs of Eldora unite in a federation aimed at promoting civic improvement throughout the town. The alliance seeks cooperative projects and community betterment initiatives across local groups.
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Eldora
Eldora Ledger and Herald Rumored to Consolidate
Rumor says Eldora based Ledger and Herald may merge into a single publication. No official announcement yet. Local readers await confirmation from owners and editors.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Candy Cathartic offers a cure for constipation with Cascarets. Ad promises refund from druggists if CCC fail. Multiple price lines noted. Ends with claim of permanent relief.
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C.C.C
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Iowa State
Asso
Ested
Ottumwa Courier
State Association
Shrine of the Muses
Jeannette Brown
West Fifth Street
Henry Hatlock
Conservatory of Music
Iowa College, Grinnell
Schaefer
2Nd St
J. E. Kranz
Fiorist
Reliance Loan Co
Klepper
Hobart M. Cable Piano
J. J. Griffith
Beatrice Blackley
Bartlett Bros
Minnie Mason
Wilton
Katie Wintermeyer
David Olney
F. F. Beckerman
East Fourth Street
Fred A. Hampton
Second Street
Twelfth and
Oak Streets
Charles P. Hanley
St. Louis Exposition
Leo Pinkus
Chicago
Sopher
East Second
Steert
West Second Street
Lowa
Henry Martin
Pickle Factory
Sioux City
M. C. Hayes & Co
TOG, A. R. Veterans
Lindt
Ment
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
POST
Out the Department
Shelby Norman
Iowa Department
Cedar Rap
Geo. A. Newman
K. B
Richman
J. N. Elliott
C. A. Peck
Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
Pauchet
Court Square
Schubert
St. Paul
Mendelssohn
Chaminade
Valco
Chopin
Mendelsson
Grade
Mr. Rattey. i
German Savings Capital
American
Annie Laurie Dunne
del Riego
Cello
Ledger
Herald
California
Los Angeles
Frisco
Presbyterian General Assembly
Grand Canyon of Arizona
Sante Fe
E L. Palmer
Equitable Bidg
An. Ded Moines Ia
Santa Fe
East Second Street
D. McCurdy
Hinkle & Flannery
D. C. Berntheiser's China Store
Katherine A. Hayes
Cherry Street
Gefman
Chase School of Music
Studio
Second St
Eitman’s Grocery
Union
F. W. Winslow
Grinnell
Iowa College
Cornell
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