Progressive dinner planned by Woman's Relief Corps on May 15
Community events include a Presbyterian C E cake and candy sale at Neidig's Book Store Saturday and an Automobile Club meeting at the Commercial Club tonight at 8. Local residents note hospital visits and births, with Mrs Ludlow critically ill and a new 10 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs J D Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian C. E
Neidig’s
J. D. Lamb
South Muscatine
Presbyterian C. BE
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our bereavement. Gratitude to the Red Men and G. A. R. Ladies for the flowers. Henry Dealing and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Henry Dealing
Red Men gather for Os kaloosa trip on May 12
Red Men planning travel to Oskaloosa on May 12 should leave their names with W. D. Hine at Hine Bros. hat store. Message from Lester R. Smith, C. of R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
W. D. Hine
Hine Bros
Lester R. Smith
Telephone Case Again In Court Settlement Sought
A conference in the Conesville and Seventy-Six Township Telephone case failed to reach a settlement in district court before Judge A P Barker. The suit centers on whether a contract fixing line connection time has expired. Attorneys for both sides argued, with a Monday session set for further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville Telephone Company
Township Telephone Company
A. P. Barker
Conesville Company
C. A. Carpenter
F. M. Mossberry
Columbus Junction
Carskadden and Pepper
City Council Tonight Opens Bids For Street Lighting Contract
Bids will be opened at a special council meeting tonight for a five year street lighting contract though no bids had been filed by 4 PM and none will be until shortly before convening. Street paving will likely be deferred to the regular meeting on May 20.
Grant Attacks Peace Theories At Chicago Banquet
General Frederick Dent Grant disrupted the peace congress closing session at a Chicago banquet. He argued a strong navy and army more effectively secure peace than speeches, urged nations to defend themselves, and warned war costs exceed returns. He praised patriotism and prudent statesmanship to prevent war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Chicago
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the Lakes
United States Army
Peace Congress
Chicago Association of Commerce
Community Visit Highlights Local Families in Copperas Creek
Copperas Creek Ill May 6 Mr and Mrs John McNall and family near New Boston and Mrs F Thomas erd daughter Stella of Illinois City spent Sunday with J McNall. Edw Feldman Jr and family of Wrayville visited his sister Mrs W Thirtyacre. Wm Mewes near Illinois City spent weekend with sister Mrs G Kleist. Philip Wagler of Muscatine stayed with brother Joe. Mrs Jessie Deakman added new roof. John Yeater Foster did the work. Mrs J Schell and daughters Josie and Grace Bay Island visited JG Kleist family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Ill
John McNall
New Boston
F. Thomas Erd
Stella
Illinois City
J. McNall
Edw. Feldman, Jr
Wrayville
W. Thirtyacre
Wm. Mewes
G. Kleist
Philip Wagler
Muscatine
Joe
Jessie Deakman
John Yeater
Foster
Peto From Muscatine Announces Farewell Speech
On May 6 1885 Capt E C Peto arrived in Muscatine and marks the 24th anniversary of his coming by pulling stakes and bidding farewell to the city. He sold his household goods for 580 dollars tonight before boarding the Rock Island to Chicago. He will speak from a station truck recounting Muscatine experiences to friends. He formerly ran the White Front theatre at 909 Milwaukee Ave in Chicago and is known to most residents here. His last Muscatine act was selling the old court house for 401 dollars to James H Selden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Peto
Muscatine
Chicago
Rock Island
Windy City
Capt
Pete
Carl Laemmle
Moving Picture King
White Front
Moving Picture Theatre
Milwaukee Avenue
Peto
Old Court House
James H. Selden
Delightful Society Musical at Miss Mucha’s Home
A refined musicale at Miss Clara Mucha’s residence 1110 Iowa avenue features performances by Clara Mucha Minnie Knetsch and Della Bell. The event includes a formal program with piano solos readings and duets followed by a four course luncheon. The bride wore a white organdie gown. guests numbered about fifty as the couple plans to reside in Lafayette after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mucha
Iowa Avenue
Mucha
Minnie Knetsch
Della Bell
Lily of the Valley
Sopher
Lafayette
W. E. Ritchie
Ritchie Corrugated Culvert Co
Ottumwa
Muscatine Man Marries In Ottumwa
Harry J. Sopher son of Mrs M A Sopher 203 West Fifth street was married yesterday in Ottumwa The wedding at the home of the bride Miss Jessie E Ritchie of this city to Harry J Sopher of Lafayette Indiana was held at high noon today at the bride’s parents home 210 West Woodland av
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Sopher
M. A. Sopher
West Fifth Street
Ottumwa
Jessie E. Ritchie
Lafayette
Ind
W. E. Ritchie
West Woodland
Simple Wash Cures Eczema Says Medical Authorities
An advertisement claims eczema is a skin germ disease curable by a penetrating liquid mix of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine called D. D. D. Prescription. The formula purportedly stops itching within a minute and claims thousands of cures. D. D. D. Soap is recommended with the treatment and sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Deadly Danger in Diseased Kidneys
Incurable if neglected the diseases of the kidneys and bladder threaten serious health and death. Uric acid poison causes chronic inflammation, dropsy, diabetes, and Bright's disease. DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills claim to cleanse and cure, with user testimonials and mail order availability from E C DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
DeWitt
John Riha
Vining
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Young Couple Weds at Baptist Parsonage
Miss Silvia Bryles and Sam Easterla, well known Muscatine residents, were married at 8 pm yesterday in the Baptist parsonage by Rev. J. B. Smith. Attendants were Miss Myrtle Easterla and Fred Rann. The ceremony was brief and they will reside on Lucas street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
Royal Neighbor Aid Society Meets at Dunham Home
The Royal Neighbor Aid society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Dunham residence on East Eighth street for a pleasant meeting. Regular monthly business was transacted and refreshments were served. The next gathering is set for Mrs. Frank Nevitt’s home at 512 East Sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Aid Society
Charles Dunham
East Eighth Street
Frank Nevitt
East Sixth Street
Pythian Sisters Host Evening Social at K P Hall
The Pythian Sisters met Wednesday at the K P hall for a regular meeting. A social followed the business session with many members and husbands present. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Grace English Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Held at Church
The Ladies' Aid society of Grace English Lutheran church met Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. Regular business was transacted and a social time enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace English Lutheran Church
Work on the First Degree at Low a Lodge No 2
The article notes work on the first degree at Low a Lodge No 2 A F and A M tomorrow Friday at 6 30 PM. All brethren in good standing are invited. Per W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Iola Pale Faces Set Friday Meet at Mrs Brown Home
The Iola Pale Faces will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Brown at 710 East Eighth Street. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Pale Faces
Colonel Hare Circle Meeting Set at 110 Park Avenue
The Colonel Hare Circle will meet at Mrs. Sarah Craddock's home at 110 Park Avenue on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Sarah Craddock
Park Avenue
Major John Button Club Meeting Arranged
The Major John Button Club will meet at the home of Mrs. E. B. Lewis on Sixth and Oak streets tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
John Button Club
E. B. Lewis
Sixth and
Oak Streets
St Katherine's Guild Meets With Miss Stella Wilson
The members of St Katherine's Guild met yesterday afternoon with Miss Stella Wilson on West Third Street. The regular work was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Katherine's Guild
Prominent Detroit Leader William Maybury Dies
William Co. Maybury former Detroit mayor for nine years and former congressman died today in Detroit Michigan from uremia. He was a noted Mason and long active in civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
William Co. Maybury
Congress
Dates Set for Communion and Confirmation at St Matthias
Rev Frank J Leonard of St Matthias Catholic church announced the summer schedule for the parish教 communion on Sunday June 13 and confirmation by Bishop James Davis on Sunday June 20. A 35 member class is prepared and over 100 are expected to receive confirmation with special choir music planned for both Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Leonard
St. Matthias Catholic Church
James Davis
Davenport
St. Matthias Parish
Inspector Visits Muscatine to Inspect Stock Yards
United States Inspector Dr Elvon B Dickey from the bureau of animal industry and local food inspector Dr C J Hackett conducted a thorough inspection of Rock Island stock yards and the East Ninth Street slaughter house in Muscatine. Dickey departed for the southwest at 4 35 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
East Ninth Street
Elvon
Dickey
Kansas City
Kan
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
C. J. Hackett
Southwest
First Tariff Test Brings Bipartisan Roll Call
Ten midwest Republican senators joined Democrats to back restoring Dingley rates on paint material orange mineral and white lead in the first senate roll call on the tariff bill. Aldrich pressed for a recorded vote to gauge support. The vote upheld the old orange mineral rate forty one to thirty five against the proposed reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Washington, D. C
Middle West
Senate
Aldrich
Woman Quits Coffee After Postum Change Story
An Ohio woman recounts how coffee caused heart trouble and nervous exhaustion for years. She switched to Postum, quit coffee, and says health improved dramatically with steady nerves and energy restored. Her sister-in-law also benefited after trying Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
House and Senate Rates Debate Over Information
The passage notes lawmakers Dolliver Cummins Burkett Brown Crawford Johnson Nelson LaFollette Curtis Bristow Gamble voting and Crawford pressing the Aldrich committee for fuller rate information. He argues the senate should wait for clear explanation and align with the house committee on proposed reductions.
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House
Dolliver
Cummins
Burkett
Brown
Crawford
Johnson
Nelson
LaFollette
Curtis
Bristow
Gamble
Aldrich
Senate
Columbus Junction Woman Passes Away
Columbus Junction Iowa May 6 Mrs H D Wilterhouse died at her home north of town early yesterday morning after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. D. Wilterhouse
Wapello community notes shift as theatre changes hands
Dr D J Higley of Grandview visited Wapello on Wednesday. Lyric theatre changes ownership with Rob Garrett purchasing from Fritsch. Henry Schneider and family plan to move to Wapello into the Newell property on Baxter avenue. Numerous local visits and social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diehl
Henry Schneider
Wapello
Newell
Baxter Avenue
Huff
Will Thomas
Carroll, In
Rev. Newsom
J. B. McCullough
Sue Mallory
Toolesboro
Muscatine
Mattie Pippin
Parsons
Kan
H. Howey
George Schafer
Foster
Columbus Junction
C. W. Warren
Lyric Theatre
Rob Garrett
Fritsch
Paul Lischer
Mediapolis
Milton Leeds
Hanson Fritsch
Oskaloosala
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Fol
Epworth League Officers Named for Burlington District
The Epworth League Burling ton district announces officers: President Walter Morris. first vice Glen Kremer. second vice Hugh Newsom. third vice Grace Hayden. fourth vice Stella Anderson. treasurer Lulu Kemper. secretary Helen Hartmann. The annual convention will be held in this city June 26 to 28, 1909. Derexa Rebekah lodge plans a regular meeting Friday evening. Rufus Archibald returned from Iowa City after hospital treatment earlier this week.
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Sapolin Savings Bank
Brandenburg
The
Evening Journal
Woman's Relief Corps
Automobile Club
Commercial Club
George Wieland
Oakville
Hershey Hospital
B. C. Ludlow
East Second Street
S. W. Moyer
Palmira
Elizabeth Greiner
Bloomington Township
White & Hull, Cor
Stella Schwerifeger
Oak Street
Hahn & Sneichen
Miss Plummer
Thompson Bros
MeQnesten
A. L. Pierson Cor
Mulberry Ave
Cour
Chicago, Rock Island Pacific Railway
Barker
1RUGE
Rock Isl
Miss Mucha
Esther Stellrecht
Hill Allie Bell
Mill May Elsie Hubacher
Clara Stiles
Shine
Harvest Moon Norworth
Earle Mucha
Barty Clara Mucha
Vera Mucha
Aepe Vaughn
Allie Bell
Lovey Mary
A. Mayme Othmer
Mullen
A .Rolfe
Inez Shafit
Lake
Williams Vera Mucha
ST. Mat
Thias
Spects Slaughter House
Dr. Hackett
Wilson
Wapello, Ja
D. J. Higley
Grandview
Journal
Iowa Ave
W. Cooper
Pentti Buit
Inferior Lumber
City Lumberyard
Second Street Bell
Miss Valley
Castoria
Bear
W.g.block
Comedia
Johnny Leach
Joseph Laemmle
Family Theatre
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