East Hill News Plans Washington Street Widening
The East Hill news reports work starting on the extension and widening of Washington Street to park road width. A small crew clears shrubs and prepares for graders while embankments and ground removal on both sides will be needed. The work aims to match Washington Street’s width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Park Road
River Road
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
East Hill
East Second Street
Park Avenue
Center school closes with social program in Mercer county
J. C. Constance wrapped up a successful year at Center schoolhouse District 36 Mercer county Illinois with a program for about 65 parents and friends. After the program the group visited the Beverlin home for ice cream and cake while older guests socialized and younger attendees played games on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Constance
Center School House
Mercer County
Ill
Thos. Beverlin
Beverlin
John Welsh
Ed. Welsh
J. R. Boruff
Dan Barlett
Ed. Barlett
E. Morse
Chas. Bear
Gus. Wagner
Carey Cox
Estell Beverlin
Eda Johnson
Frederic Needham
Myrtle Leech
Zona Johnson
Mary Needham
Edna Barrett
Abbie Searight
Liddy Krueger
Clara Ziegenhorn
Jennie Martin
Amy
Inez Bear
Eliza
Roy Johnson
Glen Boruff
Paul Neidham
Delmer Ryan
Local Social Notes Mention Mrs Ben Elder Visit
The report notes Sunday visits at the home of Mrs. Ben Elder, daughter of the former, with S. Meyers of Buffalo Prairie in town for business and to visit friends on East Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Elder
A . S. Meyers
Buffalo Prairie
All City
East Hill
Elite theatre bill impresses with variety and star acts
This week's Elite theatre program features Bert Parker in a female impersonation act, Rose King singing illustrated numbers, Eddie Lamont performing a top musical stunt, the Langdons in a novelty comedy, and a kinetoscope show led by Lee Lassner. The cinema presents Raffles the Cracksman with a crime caper sequence. A ladies souvenir matinee Friday and a school children matinee Saturday offer candy for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Parker
Rose King
Mandy Lee
Eddie Lamont
Alan Dale
Langdons
Lee Lassner
Raffles
Bunny
Lutheran Eastern Conference Opens at North Liberty
The eastern conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church met in North Liberty for its annual gathering with 16 congregations represented. Rev. Horace F. Martin of this city spoke on Thursday evening and Rev. W. L. Bright of Fairfield delivered the opening sermon. The program lists papers and sermons by clergy from Iowa City, Davenport, Lisbon, Burlington, and other towns, with sessions through tomorrow.
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The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
North Liberty
Dubuque
Ft. Madison
Iowa City
A. B. Leamer
A. L. Bright
Fairfield
W. H. Blanck
Davenport
H. F. Martin
Horace F. Martin
Grace Lutheran Church
W. L. Bright
B. F. Kissler
Princeton
Adelaide Burge
W. H. Bilancke
J. F. Sponseller
Lisbon
J. A. McCulloch
Burlington
M. O. Puh
Postville
J. Kent Rizer
Tipton
C. F. Maggart
Cedar Rapids
J. K. Bloom
Oxford Junction
W. K. Hill
Carthage
Luther A. Weigle
Northfield
Minn
Muscatine
P. E. O. Holds Iowa Chapter Convention in Keokuk
Two hundred delegates from across Iowa attend the fourteenth annual convention of the Iowa grand chapter of the P E O in Keokuk. An informal reception is held this evening. Business sessions begin tomorrow and run through Friday with officer elections scheduled Thursday.
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Keokuk
Iowa
The
Grape-Nuts Medicine Claim Promoted by Postum Co
Advertised claims say Grape-Nuts cereal is regularly prescribed by physicians instead of medicine for stomach and nerve issues with quick improvements. A ten day trial is urged, and readers are directed to look in packages for the small book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Audubon County GOP Sets June 20 Primaries and June 23 Convention
Audubon Iowa May 9 The Audubon county republican primaries will be held June 20 and the convention three days later. A large number have entered the race for county offices with Miss Ella Stearns, principal of the Audubon schools, seeking the county superintendency as the only woman announced so far.
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Audubon
Audubon County
Ella Stearns
Audubon Schools
Engineers Meet In Memphis At International Brotherhood Convention
Memphis Tenn May 9 The seventh biennial convention of the International Brotherhood of Engineers met here today The sessions will extend four weeks and many important matters will be disposed of The city is decorated in honor of the visitors Today's session was merely preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
International Brotherhood of Engineers
Local Republican Delegates Named at Gipple’s Drug Store
Letts notes six prominent politicians selected as anti Cummins delegates. also recounts mayor race results with Snyder 57 Brown 59 after board review. Town updates include cement walks, school convention success, social events, and medical office renovations.
State Officers Address Local Woodmen and Entertain Delegates
The regular Woodmen lodge meeting featured Thomas Duffy national lecturer for Modern Woodmen of America and State Deputy George N. Frink of Des Moines. They spoke on insurance and woodcraft, urged 100 new members in 60 days, and planned a county class to initiate many at a single event. Delegations from Atalissa and Columbus Junction attended and a social followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Lodge
Thomas K. Duffy
Dubuque
Woodmen of America
George N. Frink
Des Moines
Duffy
Woodmen
Columbus Junction
Frink
Atalissa
Maquoketa
The Confederate Spy at St Matthias School
The public is invited to a home talent event featuring the drama The Confederate Spy by the St Matthias school boys at the Grand Opera house Friday at 2 30 p m. The boys have prepared the drama with care and are expected to deliver a commendable performance. Do not miss this show it will be worth the price of admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias Boys
Opera House
St. Matthias School
Grand Opera House
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Sold Nationwide
Cure for salt rheum scrofula ulcers running sores and obstinate skin diseases promised as quick and permanent. A household necessity available at drug stores for 25c or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Local Citizens Engage in Short City Visits
A. Hobson of Fruitland spent yesterday in the city on business. Mrs. J. Barnard left for Wilton to visit briefly. Mrs. Wm Schmuck traveled on the Helen Blair to Rock Island for the day. Mrs. T. F. Smith of Davenport returned home after several days in the city. Miss Rebecca Meyers hosted Des Moines visitors. G. F. Wykert and relatives of Columbus Junction were in town briefly. Dr. W Kimbell of Chicago, visiting the Mark residence, returned home on the El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hobson
Fruitland
Wm. Schmuck
Helen Blair
Rock Island
T. F. Smith
Davenport
Rebecca Meyers
Des Moines
G. F. Wykert
S. H. Wykert
T. A. Wykert
Columbus Junction
W. Kimbell
Chicago
J. B. Mark
East Ninth Street
el Paso
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Miller
Alice Matthews
John Pitchforth
John Benham
Sherman Street
Scott Lane
Grant Street
Whitmer
Bellevue Hospital
Whington Street
Hutchison
Effie
Bessie
Washington Stree
Center School
Martin
Rev
A. B
Leamer
Association
Longfellow
Pkys
Dr’s
Leysen's Shoe Store
Brotherhood of Engineers
LETTS
Shearer
A. M. Dutton
Wm. Wilson
Snyder
Brown
John Fry
Texas
Blanche Eliason
N. Hafner
Geo. Hawkins
H. N. P. Small
Cherry Street
Mae Garrett
J. F. Chandler
Millie Hafner
Indian Creek
Chestnut Street
Jettie Shellabarger
Pace
Will Shellabarger
M. A. Shellabarger
A.S. Farmer
Otto Schmitz
Elmer Shellabarger
Phoenix
Arizona
Newt. Longstreth
Arden
Masonic
Floyd Barnes
Marcus
A. M. Garrett
Dick Garrett
Ormarilla
David McRoberts
Columbus City
Crull
Walter Thompson
H. L. Shearer
Force
Adam Stamm
Ira Snyder
Armentrout
Thomas Duffy
Geo. N. Frink
Eczema
J. Barnard
East Tenth Street
Wilton
Oxfords
B. Schmidt
Kautz’s Bakery
Iowa Avenue
Mira Hershey Lumber Comp’y
Neidigs Book Store
H. F. Barnard
the Jewelers
B. E. Lilly’s
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