Grand Lodge A O U W Begins Biennial Convention in Muscatine
Delegates and visitors arrive in Muscatine for the A O U W and Degree of Honor biennial convention. Prominent figures and many lodges arrive amid city decorations and bannered headquarters. A parade, fireworks, and initiation planned with social events at the Grand and Commercial hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Degree of Honor
Shenandoah
Des Moines
Commercial Hotel
Grand Hotel
W. H. Berry
Indianola
New Pardoning Board
A. J. Newman
Senate
H. B. Carrol
Bollinger
Davenport
L. C. Deets
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Phil Cartin
Sioux City
A. V. Proudfit
Church Notes For Week Of Meetings And Socials
Several churches announce a week of activities. Monday hosts the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society at 7 36 p m with Bible copies and Missionary Journal, Mrs Reinemund reading. Tuesday features Luther League meeting and social with location to be announced. Wednesday has a prayer meeting at 7 39 p m followed by a teachers meeting. Thursday Teets Ladies Aid at 2 90 p m with local livery lady invited. Friday Graze church Ladies Aid visit Fairport for work and social intercourse. villagers invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Missionary Journal
Reinemund
Luther Leasgue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid of Graze Church
Ladies’ Aid of
Fairport
Church Guilds and Meetings Ahead at First Presbyterian
Tuesday evening the Young Woman's Guild meets at Miss Mary Jarboe's home 109 East Fourth Street. Wednesday afternoon the South Muscatine society meets at Mrs. George Winn's home East Seventh Street. Wednesday evening the Knox Club gathers at church parlors at 7 50. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 30. Friday afternoon the Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. Jacob Schomberg North Mulberry at 2. Sunday Rev E A Allen of Epworth Indiana will preach morning and evening services. he is a banker and was once with Rev Elliott in the Muncie Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Young Woman's Guild
Mary Jarboe
East Fourth Street
South
E. A. Allen
Epworth
Allen
Elliott
Muncie
New Idea Sanitary Half Hose Promote Comfort and Value
If you're a good judge of hosiery you should try the New Idea Sanitary Half Hose praised as the best ever. Each thread resists wear, heels and toes are reinforced, and undyed fabric stays soft through many wears. Priced at 25 cents a pair.
Parish notices outline weekly church events
The programme committee holds meetings at the parsonage. Choir practice Tuesday 7 45 pm. Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 and 2 00 pm at the church for Mrs Wm Diercks funeral. No prayer meeting Wednesday at South Magazine chapel. Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon is omitted. Thursday night 7 45 pm church prayer meeting. Friday Epworth League social at Wm Funck East Eighth Street. C E B Baumgarten pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Diercks
South Macazine Chapel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League
Wm, Funck
East Eighth Street
C. Eb, Baumgarten
Methodist Church Notices This Week
Tuesday Brotherhood of St Paul meets at 8 o clock. Paper by P W Francis topic Should the Man in Business Engage in Reforms Election of officers All men of the church invited. Thursday Week night service Topic Baptism Meaning Mode Pledge All are invited to hear the exposition Class in Study of Bible after evening service on Thursday Contest Social Epworth Severt The Whites will entertain the Reds next week Wednesday evening at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Brotherhood of St. Paul
P. W Francis
Epworth
Teachers Meeting at Wilton Next
After a successful tri-county teachers convention adjourned Saturday at West Liberty W A Pye of Wilton was elected president for the ensuing term. The next meeting will be held at Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Counties
Teachers’ Convention
West Liberty
W. A. Pye
Wilton
F. M. Witter
Muscatine
Cr. R. Auner
Tipton
Mies Sue Erb
Lulu Schultz
Oxford
Anna Brown
West Branch
Electa Chapter to Host Grand Lodge Officers on Inspection Tour
Final plans by Electa Chapter No. 32 O E S set a visit by grand lodge officers arriving from Davenport to Muscatine tomorrow. They will inspect the quarters and the work of the Muscatine ladies during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chapter No. 32
Grand Lodge
Davenport
Muscatine
French Chamber Debate Presses Labor and Education Policy
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated the government policy on labor and education. Minister Iriand warned that without support for disciplinary measures by the house the ministers would resign their portfolios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Iriand
Dan Saxon Injured at Hut Tig Plant in Belt Accident
Dan Saxon, an employee at Hut Tig Manufacturing, suffered a severe hand injury this morning when his hand was caught in a belt. Dr. Beveridge attended to him at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig
Dan Saxon
Dr. Beveridge
Well Known Resident Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs. Henry Timmersman, a longtime resident, died at 9 AM at 904 Logan Street after a brief pneumonia illness. Born Charlotte Lindenburg in Hanover December 11, 1832, she came to the United States over 50 years ago and married Henry Timmersman in Cincinnati in 1856. Surviving are four children, a sister and a brother. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from the German Evangelical Church with Rev. Jans officiating. interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Timmersman
Logan Street
Charlotte Linderburg
Kingdom of
Hanover
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus Junction
Timmersman
George White
Lake Township
Fred
Blue Earth
Minn
Will Latta
Tackenburg
John Lindenburg
Jans
Greenwood
Bootblack Ray Anderson Killed by Train in Davenport
Davenport Iowa May 13 Ray Anderson a 14 year old bootblack returning from Muscatine was killed when his clothing caught as he tried to alight a train. The wheels severed his head. an inquest returned an accidental death verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ray Anderson
Muscatine
War veteran James Hicklin dies in Wapello Iowa aged 97
James Wall Hicklin born October 4 1826 in Edgar county Illinois died Saturday at his Wapello Iowa home after cancer. Mexican War veteran he served as bodyguard to General Kearney and later reenlisted in the Civil War before disability led to retirement in 1863. Survived by wife Sarah Williams and six children living near Wapello. Funeral held at 2 PM with G A R post and Rev Newsom at First M E Church. Burial in Wapello cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
James Wall Hicklin
Louisa County
Thomas Hicklin
Mary Sims Hicklin
Edgar County
Fil
Cynthia Ellege
Iowa
U. S. Mounted Rifle Regiment
Pepper
Kearney
City of
Mexico
Sarah Williams
Robert Williams
19Th Town Infantry
A. M. Taylor
Mary Brimmer
Martha Archibald
Amanda Gallagher
Millard
James
Edward Hicklin
G. A. R. Post
Newsom
M. E. Church
A R Musical Club Holds Saturday Evening Recital
The A R Musical club met Saturday evening with Clementine Bogey and presented an excellent program. Members performed piano and vocal solos, duets, and a song selection to a pleasing end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Musical Club
Clementine Bogey
East Fifth Street
W. S. White
Grace Giesenhaus
M. and
V. Tilgner
Ella Nyenhuis
Hazel Ashcraft
Jonely Street
Helen Garrison
University of Iowa
Diementine Begey
Alpha Wabnitz
Viola Tilgner
Mildred Begey
Ina Cooley
Sunflower Dance
E. Nyenhuis
J. Cooley
Rail Disasters Leave Dozens Dead In Separate Crashes
Reports detail wrecks across cities and nations. Wrecks near Santa Barbara and Columbus injure and kill multiple aboard trains. In Mexico a southbound train derails north of Bermejillo, sending cars tumbling and injuring twenty.
Kensington Club Social at Weed Park
The Ladies' Kensington club of the First Congregational church will hold a social session at Weed park Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock to which the gentlemen are invited. Hostesses include Mrs. J. Legler Mrs. J. E. Stevenson Mrs. Chester Lillibridge Mrs. F. Warfield Mrs. B. C. Preston and Mrs. S. M. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Park
First Congregational Church
Weed Park
J. Legler
J. E. Stevenson
Chester Lillibridge
F. Warfield
B. C. Preston
S. M. Johnson
Helen Bates Hosts Birthday Party for Friends
Miss Helen Bates entertained 10 friends at her East Third Street home on her seventh birthday anniversary from two to five o'clock. Guests enjoyed various games and delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bates
Miss Helen Bates
East Third Street
Agnes Boch Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday Surprise
Agnes Boch enjoys a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs George Boch at 621 Clymer Street on Saturday afternoon. Readings include games and amusements with delicious refreshments as the celebration marks her thirteenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Boch
George Boch
Clymer Street
Dorcas Society to Meet at Mrs. Heller Home
The Dorcas Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Heller next Wednesday afternoon, May 22. This week’s meeting was postponed due to a United Brethren ladies banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Charles Heller
United Brethren
Company C to Escort Visitors in A. O. U. W. Parade
Members of Company C are called to meet at the armory at 7:30 this evening to serve as an escort for visitors in the A. O. U. W. parade. W. S. Norton, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
W. S. Norton
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meet Tuesday Afternoon
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Hight’s home on East Hill at Park avenue and Fifth street. A good attendance is desired. The L L C Lewlne society ladies meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Geibel at 955 Newell avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare Thimble Bee
L. L. C. Lewlne Society
Sarah Geibel
Newell Avenue
Banner Judge Court of Honor to Convene Tuesday Evening
The Banner Judge Court of Honor will meet Tuesday evening at their hall at 7 30. The meeting agenda includes routine ceremonial business and remarks from officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Shooting at dance ends in heated dispute in German township
In German township near Sigourney, a dance at the Nick Strupp home led to a shooting scrape. Aimed at the son of William Kuhn, the altercation arose from a dispute with Ed. Smith of nearby Harper. The incident occurred Saturday night and jeopardizes Kuhn's son’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Nick Strupp
German Township
William Kuhn
Kuhn
Ed. Smith
Harper
Extra session adjourns without dram shop bill in Missouri
Jefferson City May 13 the extra legislative session called by Governor Folk adjourned today without the key bill to regulate dram shops in St. Louis County. The measure, urged by the governor and aimed at placing local taverns under excise commissioner control, was killed in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Folk
St. Louis County
Senate
Attention Neighbors at 106 M W A Meeting
Members of 106 M W A are asked to attend Tuesday evening May 14 for second degree work and important camp business.
Saloon Cafe Sold to Two Buyers in Noon Transfer
The saloon cafe formerly owned by Charles Giffey was sold today at noon to Sidney Van Atta and A. C. Fuhrman. The sale transfers ownership of the business to two new proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Giffey
Sidney van Atta
A. C. Fuhrman
German Methodist Church News Note
German M. E. church at Fourth and Cedar streets invites attendees to a gathering Monday night at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Church
German M. E
Fourth and Cedar Streets
Electa Chapter 32 OES Urgently Requests Members
Electa Chapter No 32 OES calls all members to attend a reception dinner and inspection on Tuesday May 14 providing a key organizational gathering with schedule details and formal participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chapter
Electa Chapter No. 32
Red Cross Shoe touted for flexible, comfortable sole
An advertisement promotes the Red Cross Shoe highlighting a flexible sole that bends with the foot and guarantees comfort, claiming it prevents foot pain and supports health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Local Social and Business Notes Highlight Town Life
Three meals daily at the Best on West Second Street and jewelry repair at Bond's china store are listed. A four year old driving horse is for sale by Chase Land Co. Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Van Cise of Mt. Pleasant Iowa attend the A O U W and Degree of Honor conventions in town and Mrs. Van Cise chairs the Degree of Honor laws committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora E. Bishop
Waterloo
Nellie Lyons
Shenandoah
Palestine Miller
Burlington
Lora D. Jentz
Kirkville
Electa Enermark
Iowa Falls
Huntie Harris
Shernandoah
Fannie E. Warden
Nelly Deets
Des Moines
Ada Peary
Centerville
Etta Branson
Jessie Southard
R. A. Riley
Washington
Pauline Bied
Carrie Morcombe
Cedar Rapids
Nora EK. Bestap
Blanch Benish
Mary J. Richards
Elizabeth Auburn
Sioux City
Johannah Krauskopf
Missouri Valley
Lena Sammen
Mary van Cise
Mr. Pleasant
Mary A. Ariens
Jennie McGuire
Ottumwa
Lena Stockman
Carrie Willey
Nellie Hennesy
Catherine Goodwin
Villisca
Mary E. Peston
Villisce
Nannette Gregory
Letta Forney
G. W. Merrile
Lida Fawcett
West Second Street
Dr. Clapp
Southern and Western Lands
Chase Land Co
E. 2d St
I. P. van Cise
Mt. Pleasant
A.oo. V
George E. Throop
East Front Street
van Cise
A. O. O. W. Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
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Towa
Dianola
E. Stringer
Garden City
J. W. Wilby
Wm. F. Rispage
H. Wichelstetter
J. W. Dalley
Cherokee
J. B. Heymer
Vento
Allo
P. N. May
Exiine
Jas. Campbell
C. E. Berkliner
Tabor
A. C. Murphy
Sidney
W. W. Past
John Schmidt, Jr
Dubuque
William B. Caldwell
Geo. H. Benedict
Woodbine
Edward Phillips
James W.linger
J. R. Coleman
Perry
C. J. Lawson
Jewell
H. S. Howe
Musecatine
Geo
D. of H. Friends
High Life Coffee
Geo. Eitman
U. W
Grace Lutheran Church
B. E. Lilly
Sua
Witter
Hinkel & Flannery
Musca
sociaTy
AY Wapello
James Hall Hicklin
Wasson
Abner D
Buffalo
N. Y
Ismailia Temple
Young
Cura
Cleveland
Henry J. Fisner
Santa Barbara
Cal
San Luis Obisho
Columbus
Wheeling
John Davis
Monterey
Mex
Mexican Central Railway
el Paso
Mexico City
Bermejillo Station
Gov. Folk
Sells Saloon
B. A. Metz
Mark
J. W. Wooley
Muscatine, Iowa
Town Avenue
Kemble Hotel
Towa Avenue
Pearl City Music Co
Sixth Street
Third Street
Musserville
A. A. Keath
West Fourth Street
J. B. Mark
Red Cross Oxford
Wilson
Jersey
Ocal News
Bond
The
Crown
A. O
Hare's Hall
St. Katherine's Guild
Trinity Rectory
McQuesien & Sawyer Co
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