Interurban survey to link Davenport and Muscatine
Survey crews led by J. E. Bradford will map a new Davenport to Muscatine interurban route. The line would pass Blue Grass Pleasant Prairie and Sweetland before reaching Muscatine via Colorado Street and the East Hill line. The project aims to estimate building costs and begin construction if the company proceeds before winter.
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Blue Grass
J. E. Bradford
Muscatine
Iowa
Davenport
Bradford
Schuetzen Park
Black Hawk Creek
Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Val
Pine Mills
Sweetland
Flatiron Point
Colorado Street
Citizens’ Light and Railway Company
East Hill
Man
Death causes and local updates from Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction on May 7, J R Smith reports a brother’s letter from Oklahoma about his son James Smith Jr who died April 23 in Waco Texas. The death was accidental from a loaded gun discharge. The Winfield high school team defeated Columbus Junction 4 to 1 in a recent football game. Local residents and visitors include Agnes Huff from Columbus City, R C Butler of Omaha, and H J Woods moving to J J Russell farm. Several residents report illnesses and travels, with Miss Florence Klotz returning for summer at home and Mrs H S May described as critically ill.
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Duncan
H. H. Winder
Columbus City
Wapello
Earl Smith
Davenport
Will H. Tucker
Winfield
Howard Armbright
Erwin Orr
Columbus Junction
Fred Cutcomb
Morning Sun
S. G. Robertson
J. R. Smith
Oklahoma
Waco
Texas
James Smith
Winfield High School
Vet Noland
Warren Letts
Verne Lane
Willard Endsley
Lew Estle
Calvin Williams
Bert Noland
Casson Worthman
Dan Overholt
Joseph Jones
Thos. Newell
Chester Pierce
Pauline Collins
Maude Ensign
Zola Wilcox
Madge Yee
Mabel Foster
Mona Stapp
Ralph Cutecome
Earl Casper
Lysle Foster
Madison Arington
Deane Carlisle
Harry
Hamlet Hall
Agnes Huff
Orville Sipe
Cedar Rapids
R. C. Butler
Omaha
BR. H
Muscatine
Reuben
H. J. Woods
J. J. Russell
Roy Reason
Kansas
Joe C. Duncan
S. H. Duncan
J. R. Duncan
Call Extended German Baptists Meeting After Regular Services
Announcements for the week were given by various pastors across churches. Rev Tilgner of Warsaw Wisconsin was called to the local German Baptist church after the morning services.
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Ner
Warsaw
Wisconsin
Mrs Gates Sent To Bellevue Hospital In Muscatine
Mrs L M Gates an elderly Muscatine resident was brought to Bellevue hospital by her husband after a winter in Pennsylvania and a trip to Ida county where she grew seriously ill. Doctors report nervous prostration and two minor operations, with hope for recovery. The article also notes church calls and services across several local churches and upcoming meetings and events.
Sheriff Takes Charge As Johnson Elopement Unfolds
August Johnson was taken by Sheriff Hall to Waukon after a kidnapping charge that developed into an elopement with Rose Beutler. Her brother Fred Beutler arrived to bring her home, while both parties still seek marriage and expect an out of court settlement.
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August Johnson
Rose Beutler
Sheriff Hall
Waukon
Fred Beutler
Johnson
Major J E Smith Speaks at Local YMCA on Army Work
Major J E Smith of Des Moines Indiana spoke at the YMCA yesterday afternoon. He discussed the Salvation Army’s work and shared experiences from his service. Lieutenant McCrory and his wife assisted with the songs.
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Salvation Army
J. E. Smith
Des Moines
Army
McCrory
Mob Rule Report From Guadeloupe Dispatch
Washington dispatch from American Consul Bowen states Guadeloupe in the French West Indies is under mob rule. Authorities cannot restrain the mob as election troubles trigger disturbances. Few Americans are present.
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Washington, D. C
Guadaloupe
French West Indies
State Department
Bowen
Revival Meetings and Pulpit Updates Across Local Churches
Kempton spoke on Is Universal Salvation Possible and travels to Rochester. Rev Rumsey of Manchester IA to preach at First Baptist next Sunday. Quarterly sermon at Friends church yesterday. Rev W Elder of Ants Kansas led revival last night. German Lutheran preached on John 16 16 23 with strong attendance led by Rev George Meiers. Rev J Jans spoke at both services with large attendance. Ladies held afternoon meeting and plan Evangelical church Ladies Aid gathering Thursday afternoon.
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R. A. Schmidt
Tilgner
Warsaw
Wisconsin
Grace English Lutheran Church
San Francisco
A. J. Burge
Missionary Societies
Martin
North Liberty
Iowa Synod
Ft. Madison
M. E. Church
J. W. Potter
M. E
Home Missionary Society
C. A. Dettmers
Edith Stocker
Forward Society
August Siemon
Fulham Avenue
Ladies Aid
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Church
Daughters of the King
St. Agnes
Ladies Guild
Organization of the Order of St. Samuel
St. Matthias
St. Matthias Church
F. J. Leonard
Grand Opera House
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s School Hall
Lucas Street
First Baptist Church
Edith Hansel LeRoy
Chicago
A. J
Kempton
Rochester
N. Y
Rumsey
Manchester
Friends’ Church
W. Elder
Ants
Kansas
George Meiers
J. Jans
The
Evangelical Church
Government Gains as Election Results Show Net 24 Seat Gain
Paris on May 7 reports government gains in elections with a ministry tally of 35 seats won and 11 lost, a net advance of 24 seats. The results indicate broader government support.
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Paris
Narrowly Escaped Drowning On Docked Steamer
A steward left on shore at Diamond Joe warehouse tried to jump onto Helen Blair as it pulled away. He misjudged the distance and fell into the water. His coat provided buoyancy, and deck hands rescued him with a rope. he was uninjured but soaked and chilled.
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Helen Blair
Diamond Joe
Offices Moved In Chicago City Hall Condemnation
Under order of Public Commissioner Bartzen all offices in the northwestern wing of Chicago City Hall were abandoned today after that portion was condemned as dangerously unsafe. The removals caused much inconvenience as the hall is overcrowded and the city has no funds to rent alternative offices.
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Chicago
Bartzen
Iowa Watchful as Shaw Faces Presidential Rumors
Fort Dodge observers note a factional rift between Secretary Shaw and Governor Cummins has limited impact on Shaw's national prospects. Shaw's supporters argue his treasury record and Iowa roots position him strongly for the presidential nomination, with Indiana factions less excited about Fairbanks.
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Tary Shaw
Fort Dodge
Committee On Resolutions
Cummins
Conner
Shaw
Hely
Tenth District
Iowa
Indiana
Fairbanks
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