Inquest Opens Over Earl Walker Death Mystery
Earl Walker identified by father as Muscatine area newsboy who disappeared after leaping from Rock Island train No 61. Coroner's inquest reveals no conclusive cause, witness testimony sought from a boy and others, verdict postponed to Monday for further testimony. Funeral planned for Saturday at Pine Bluff church Illinois opposite Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. King
Earl Walker
Rock Island
Andrew Walker
Muscatine
J. H. Young
Emery Duncan
Frank Binhoff
H. M. Dean
H. S. Howe
William Mathis
Samuel S. Woods
Local News Briefs From Hershey Hospital Updates
Notes from the cor 8rd and Cedar area mention fresh candies and treats at Slaughter's Candy Store. Several residents including Mrs. D Stebbins and Mrs. George Whiteland were treated at Hershey hospital for operations. Terry Rhodes and Mrs. H Schroeder recoveries are noted. John W McKee travels to Conesville after serving as a witness in a township case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McKee
Corning
Ark
Conesville
L. McKee
High Class Bill Now On At Family Theatre
A program of excellence is offered at the Family Theatre. Gilmore and La Tour perform singing and dancing while Johnny Leach delivers short stories and monologue. Abbott Morris impersonates Sir Henry Irving in The Dream of Death or The Bells. Fifteen electric fans keep the house cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theatre
Gilmore
la Tour
Johnny Leach
Abbott Morris
Sir Henry Irving
Rev Schwiering to Preach at German M E Church
Rev W H Schwiering district superintendent will preach at the German Methodist Episcopal church this evening at 7 30. The quarterly conference will follow the service. All members are urged to attend as important matters will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Schwiering
Burlington
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Parisian Sage Promised to Cure Dandruff and Hair Loss
A barber in New York touts Parisian Sage as a miracle dandruff killer and hair restorer. Springfield, Massachusetts barber Geo. A. Stiltz endorses it as the best product for dandruff and hair growth. The ad claims scalp nourishment, guaranteed results or money back, 50 cents a bottle from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Springfield
Mass
Geo. A. Stiltz
Main Street
Havercamp
Express
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo. N. Y
Fire destroys Benn property barn and sheds in Hoopes addition
A fire at Benn property on Philip street in the Hoopes addition destroyed one barn, two sheds, and several outhouses by 2 pm. The Kinsley shed and several small buildings also burned. Mrs. Fezier’s home and nearby structures caught fire but were saved. Loss estimated near a thousand dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoopes
Kate Benn
Philip Street
Lewis Kinsley
Carrie B. Fezier
Roach and Musser
South End
Benn
Fire damages two story brick residence at 904 East Eighth
A fire believed to originate from a defective flue partially destroyed the two story brick residence at 904 East Eighth Street owned by Julius Gerndt. William Schulpke and his family occupied the first floor while Mrs Mary Moore rented the second story. Firemen confined damage to the upper rear area and roof after hours of effort. much furniture was moved out. losses are partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Eighth Street
Julius Gerndt
William Schulpke
Mary Moore
Knights of Columbus Social Party at Armory Hall
Laurent Council hosted a social party at the armory hall on Thursday evening. About 60 couples attended, with the event focusing on young members. The Thomas orchestra provided music and dancing, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Columbus
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus
Armory Hall
Thomas Orchestra
Sewing Society Votes to Gift Silver Forks to Fraternal Aid
The F A A Sewing Society met at Mrs. John Herwig's Roscoe avenue home on Thursday. They voted to present 35 silver forks to the Fraternal Aid association to be given at the lodge's next regular meeting. Twenty five ladies attended and much work was accomplished. The next meeting will be at Mrs. P A Dove's Oak street home on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. A. Sewing Society
John Herwig
Roscoe Avenue
Fraternal Aid Association
Lodge
P. A. Dove
Oak Street
Levi Cross Funeral Details
The funeral for Levi Cross will be held tomorrow at 2:20 PM at Mrs. Francis Drake’s home on Clinton Street. Rev. W. H. Thomlinson of Mulford Congregational Church will officiate. Shelby Norman Post will conduct burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Cross
Francis Drake
Clinton Street
W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford
Muscatine Auto Club Sets Annual Fee At Three Dollars
The Muscatine Automobile club met Thursday at the Commercial club rooms. The only action reported was establishing a membership fee of $3 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Club
Muscatine Automobile Club
Commercial Club
New Cult Spreads Among Up State Farmers
A sensational call to rural readers claims a new cult spreads with no opposition and praises the telephone as a near universal tool. The piece touts Dr Nott s Melon Seed Compound as a cure for stomach liver kidney and bladder troubles and urges urgent orders by phone at any hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nott
Nott
Havercamp
Muscatine Redmen Plan Delegation to Ma-has-ka Day
At a meeting last evening Muscatine Redmen decided to send a large delegation to the Chief Ma haska Day celebration in Oskaloosa on May 12. Indications point to fifty to seventy five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Redmen
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Cedar Valley Social News and Epworth League Installations
Cedar Valley Iowa May 7 Mr and Mrs Frank Flater entertained at dinner with Mr and Mrs Will Grigg Jr and two sons Stanley Melie and Miss Verda Flater Miss Daisy Minteer spent Sunday with her sister near Atalissa J W Flater and Ed Barnhart visited with Mr and Mrs Harvey Barnhart Mr and Mrs John Foster welcomed a son born April 22 Rev Shirly to install Epworth League officers May 23 at Nichols G B Stephens and Laura visited the Flaters Rev Shirly stayed at the Mildebrand home Mrs Caleb McIntire and son Clifton returned from a several weeks visit with relatives at Moso
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Frank Flater
Will Grigg
Stanley
Melie
Verda Flater
Daisy Minteer
Florence
Atalissa
J. W. Flater
Ed. Barnhart
Harvey Barnhart
John Foster
Harriet Grigg
Harry Hildebrand
Muscatine
Epworth League
W. T. Grigg
G. E. Flater
Zelpha Monroe
Grace Chesebro
Floyd MelIntire
C. E. Brown
Letts Couple Wed In Letts Iowa May Evening
William H. Jordan and Katie A. Rowe were married at Rev W A Longnecker’s home in Letts Iowa at about 9 pm on Sunday attended by Gladys Weaver and Roy McCleary. Jordan runs a cafe and is seen as a rising local businessman. Lola Collins teaches near Morning Sun and will lead Fredonia school next term with Fred Lieberknecht back from Burlington on vacation. Farmers grow busy as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
W. A. Longnecker
William H. Jordan
Katie A. Rowe
J. J. Rowe
Gladys Weaver
Roy McCleary
Mr. Jordan
Lola Collins
Morning Sun
Fredonia
Fred Lieberknecht
Burlington
Grape-Nuts and Postum Firm Profile from Battle Creek
A brief listing notes the Grape-Nuts Postum Cereal Company, Limited based in Battle Creek Michigan United States of America. It identifies the corporate location likely for a product or corporate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Letts Welcomes Booster Train and Local Arts Scene
Weather delays plowing and cement work continue in Letts as H G Hartman and Frank Toland assist D C Farmer. The new orchestra impresses audiences since formation while Grand Stock Co to perform May 13 14 and 15 in Muscatine. Gus Reinsager visits J H Collins. Muscatine Booster Train with 200 passengers arrives next Tuesday at 9:05 am with a town band to greet them. William and Robert Wilson travel to Perry South Carolina on business. Mr and Mrs W E Hankey and C Snyder visit Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hartman
Frank Toland
D. Cc. Farmer
W. S. Griffin
Grand Stock Company
Muscatine
Letts
Gus. Reinsager
J. H. Collins
William
Robert Wilson
Perry
S. C
W. E. Hankey
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Muscatine Ledger
Real estate transfers listed by G. M. Titus include R. P. Stucker, widower, transferring lots 9 and 16, block 4, Atalissa, to Royal E. Brisbane for 225 dollars and 9 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Stucker
R. P
Royal E. Brisbane
Town of Atalissa
G A R Shelby Norman Post to Meet for Levi Cross Funeral
Shelby Norman Post members are summoned to assemble Saturday at 1 30 PM at headquarters to attend the funeral of Comrade Levi Cross per order of Commander Gus Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
Levi Cross
Gus. Schmidt
G. A. RN
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Second Street
Robt. B. Baird
Gos. Schmidt
M W A Muscatine Camp 106 Weekly Meetings
M. W. of A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 held regular Tuesday evening meetings at Woodmen Hall in Olds Block. J. Lentz served as Consul and acted with local officers.
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M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. Lentz
I. A. B. M. Mtsquuine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
I. A. B. M. Mtsquuine Tribe No 95 announces weekly Thursday gatherings at 8:30 p.m. in Yeomanhall. Visiting chiefs are invited to attend. signed by Sachem Sherman Wingerter, Lester Smith, C. of RB.
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Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
Nellie Peck
Knights OF Pythitas
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Brethren
Cordner
As. F. P. Hibbard
C. F. L. Bibimeier
K. of R
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Wayne
Gurdrer
Newsboy
Desir
Jield
Strack
Walker
Ogilvie &Gaple
2Nd St
Samuels
Ave
White & Hull, Cor
Slaughter’s
C. E. McIntosh
West Liberty
D. Stebbins
Nebraska @Street
Hershey Hospital
George Whiteland
Oakville
Terry Rhodes
Wapello
H. Schroeder
Cedar Street
Clarissa
Muscatine Pearl Co
Qualiy Store
B.S. Lilly
Rev
Schwiering
Gerndt
MEPFT
David Bogard
Benjamin
Cluett
Superior Union
I. Nievel & Son
I. Merel
Pacific Coast
Shington
Sunset Magazine
Oregon
Far West
Sunset Travel Club
Blood Building
San Francisco
Cal
Society
Romona
J. A. Leyda
Resfrin
Yeomen Mall
Wm. Appel
H. Lemkan
Charles Lockwood
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors
Amfrica
Emma [Geffin
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
Fraternay Aip Association
Bloomington
FP. A. A
H. F. Padman
Second
Chestnut Streets
F. V. Lewis
E. P. Day
B. P. C. Elks
P. Elks
Elks Flall
Front Street
Elks
Wm. J. Watson
John P. Breen
A. O. U. W. Fagle
T.odge
U. W
K. P. Hall
Lows Avenue
Osm
Fred Beltel
Howe
EB. H. Doisen
Muscatine Castle
Gator
Third
Avenue
Aly Tavised
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
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