Local City News Highlights and Visit Wraps
Wilton residents Mrs Hartung and Mrs Baker return from a day in the city. Mrs Ady and Mrs T J Carney travel, with several others visiting the city and returning home by afternoon trains. Shoppers note a sale at the Cooper Live Store, while Miss Blanche Lanker and Mrs Duncan depart for home after a day in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Hartung
Wilton
J. J. van Fossen
Hear
Pair Oaks
George Lincoln
Moscow
T. J. Carney
E. 0. Bhater
Nichols
S. W. Baker
Blanche Lanker
Visitors and travel notices from Lone Tree city
Local residents mention travels with short returns to Lone Tree and nearby towns Columbus Junction Conesville Davenport Wilton and Baltimore Md. An Omaha to Ohio flood reference notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised for coughs colds in a customer letter from L Poole of California Street Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ohio
Foley
L. Poole
California St
We Morgan
Former Muscatine Resident Clem A Mitchell Dies
Word has been received that Clem ent A Mitchell died on April 25 by the name of his brother Isaac at Hillyard Washington. He was a resident of Muscatine for years and had many friends in eastern Iowa. Born in 1835 at Alfred Maine he moved to Davenport Iowa at age 28. He leaves a widow and two children Frank B Mitchell of Billings Montana and Mrs Charles Gray of Los Angeles California. Two grandchildren Frank Butler Mitchell and Charles Wadsworth Gray also survive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement A. Mitchell
Isaac
Hillyard
Wash
Mitchell
Muscatine
Iown
Alfred
Davenport
Frank B
Blilngs, Mont
Charles Gray
Los Angeles
South End Machinery Warehouse Under Construction
The Roach & Musser Sash and Door Co. builds a new AC warehouse east of the completed O shed for machinery storage at the South End institution. A spring build by Roach & Musser marks the third warehouse, with two large lumber sheds recently finished and ground west of the new structures being leveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach & Musser Sash and Door
Roach & Musser Company
Big Spring
Stark's Band 10 Concert Planned for South End
Muscatine residents will hear the Starck's Boys' band in a planned late month concert with an ice cream social at the Roller Hose Company yard on Blecker street. Proceeds will fund new uniforms for the group, while aiding South End music lovers with a local performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Starcks
Louis Elfers
Roller
Floriculture Society Meets In West Liberty
The Floriculture Society will meet with Mrs. Lillie Fitegerald on Saturday afternoon May 10. Demonstrations include Ela Wheeler Wilcox sketch and reading, Tate Duglas Wiggin sketch and reading, Alice Wegan Rice sketch and reading, Mrs Amanda Mitchell Faul Lawrence Durbar sketch and reading, Mrs Amanda Heald Roll Call, and Mamoua Pen Names. Guests from nearby towns are listed and social greetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Floriculture Society
Lillie Fitegerald
Ela Wheeler Wilcox
Mn Anderson
Tate Duglas
Wiggin
Alice Wegan Rice
Amanda Mitchell
Faul Lawrence Durbar
Amanda Heald
Roll Call
Mamoua
Afisa Ley Rock
Meneles
Taachel Mond
Roy
Marengo
Tona
Lulian Griftth
Marion
Dassie Moore
Solon
N. Ansley
Hager
Florence
Eva
Nichole
Liberty
Martha McGuire
Martha Stantrough
Riceville
Misgea L. Winnickey
Rosman
Iowa City
Bert Grege
Smd
Rebekah Lodge
Chester Beach
A. G. Boldt
Peru
Towa
Neighbor
Wadnerday
Atalissa
Harry Ransome
Muscatina
R. Schenick
Wiggins
Downey
George Harney
Davenport
John Dillintoeh
Atalinba
Shannon Camesgas
Davevenport Tugadae
Local Social and Obituary Notices from Oak Ridge Area
The report notes several local movements including Mrs Anna Smit visiting relatives on East Third Street and P B Therpoon traveling to Belle Plaine for a two day stay. J B Kimball left early Wednesday for Des Moines. Gulliver Wells funeral held Tuesday at the home of son in law Guss Hall with Rev M B Reusch officiating and burial at Oak Ridge. Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening initiating three new members. about eighty attended with visitors from Iowa City and Nichols Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Smit
East Third Street
P. B. Therpoon
Toon
Belle Plaine
J. B. Kimball
Des Moines
Gulliver Wells
Guss Hall
M. B. Reusch
Oak Ridge
Rebekah Lodge
Iowa City
Nichols Station
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes Selections From May Day Visits
Pleasant Prairie Iowa May 8. Mr and Mrs Howard Nettleton and son visited at the T Baker home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Kephart spent Sunday afternoon at William Sissell s. Mr and Mrs A J Fowler dined with Mrs McElroy. Sunday Je Hersell spent Sunday afternoon in Davenport. Mrs William Slasel entertained a cousin from Davenport Sunday. John Jenkins made a business trip to Muscatine Monday morning. John Schmidt took the interurban for Muscatine Monday. Mrs McIlroy took the Interurban for Muscatine Saturday to spend the day. Jira Glen McIntosh departed for her new home in Canada. Mr and Mrs William Aartman passed through Us plate Sunday afternoon. Louis Irwin took the Interurban for Muscatine Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmidt
Muscatine
Monnday
Mrs. McIlroy
Jira
Glen McM Toy Thas
Canada
Re. WiHam' Aartman
Lous Irwin
Davenport ad promotes Chicago Medical Institute treatment
An advertisement claims a one dollar weekly fee for a seven day treatment addressing nervous debility, loss of vigor, skin and kidney issues, and other ailments. It lists hours including weekday and weekend slots and provides Davenport Iowa contact at 124 West Third Street near Adams Express Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam
Apa Praliate
Chicago Medical Institute
West
Third Street
Adams Express Co
Davenport
Towa
Elks Convention Parade Planned for June in Burlington
Official program outlines a state Elks convention in Burlington with a grand street parade on Friday June 13 and social events at the Coliseum Golf Club reception for Elks ladies. Attendance includes about a hundred local members and multiple concerts rides and excursions are scheduled around meetings from June 11 to 13 aboard the steamship W W Will Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Coliseum
Elks
Golf Club
Wam
W. W
Local Women's Club Meets at Dorans Home in Wilton
Wilton Indiana May 6 Delayed The W L Co met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Dor an with a typical turnout of ladies sewing and enjoying refreshments. Next month s meeting will be at Mrs Henry Smith s home. Thomas Killion spent yesterday afternoon on business in Muscatine. The Women s Club met last evening at Mrs Thomas Raynor s home with Mrs L C Kiser assisting The program included Roll Call Original Rhymes Twenty five members present reading by Miles Clare Dodge I Renading Miss Pearle Maurer Music Plan Mrs Raynor Paper Our National Song by Mrs Dodge Maurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lang
B. Strong
George Nicolaus
Ella Brown
H. E. Bacon
Frank Gray
J. W., Miller
Buerhaus
G. G. Leith
Olive Burrows
Ralph
Anna Ringgenberg
Sata Schoonover
Hattie] Johnston
Arminta Bank
Tss
Selma Bram Imeier
Geconé
Besate Chrietlson
Mmss
Rena Atwill
Pear Penney
W. BR. C
Wre
S.C
Thomas Raynor
L. C. Kiser
Miles Clare
Dodge I. Renading
Pearle- Maurer
Plang
Ravenor
Local notes from Lone Tree and area include visits and travel
May events bring residents to attend a class play while teachers and relatives visit from nearby towns. Miss Gertrude Mumm visiting from Moline spent Sunday at home. Mrs Jesse Smith and children returned to Burlington after a week with Geo Stoneburger family. Harley Holdeman and Elsie Holdeman spent Saturday in Iowa City. Beulah Riges, studying in Muscatine, came home for a brief visit. Mr and Mrs G Baker returned from Kelertop, Iowa after several weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone ‘Tree
Fred Hacke
Gibson
Gertrude Mumm
Moline
Jesse Smith
Burlington
Geo. Stoneburger
Harley Holdeman
Elsie Holdeman
Iowa City
Beulah Riges
Muscatine
Funay
G. ¥. Baker
Kelertop
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Fitzcerald Bidy
Jene
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Oscar Duncan
Lottie McCrory
Cotter
Harry France
Lone Tree
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Jena Freeman Stud
Jasle
R. March
Flora
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F. C. Kincaid
Kincaid
West Fourth Street
Baltimore
Brother
Hillyard, Wash
Lawves
Castoria
Dex
Collins Lumber Co
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W. 2d
South End
Stark’s
Amy Hoopes
Istewart Road
Ames
Andrew Clareks
Biewarek Pyreet
Thomas Glover R
Nebraska Street
Conesville
Hautz Baking Company
Pleasant Prairie
NEN
Psone
Elks’ Convention
Social Ses
Sion
Ilrs
W. Fu Ogle
Suite 203
Muscatine State
Hank
Elfers-Demorest Electric Company
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J. H. Grimm Motor Car & Taxicab Co
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Umsched & Asthalter
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