Riverfront Storm Ravages Muscatine Launches Suffer
A southwestern wind storm struck Muscatine about 8 30 last night causing minor damage across the city and to river launches. Several boats including George Clapp Bowman's Maisenbach and Miller launches were capsized or sunk while the W H Graff launch house was destroyed. High waves washed over the Henry Bosse and Mignon but caused no major damage. Whitemore dock suffered partial loss as crews repair today.
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Muscatine
William Whitmore
George Clapp
Bowman
Maisenbach
M. N
Miller
W. H. Graff
Henry Bosse
Whitmore Dock
Bargers Announce Nuptials of Aleta Barger and Otto Teufel
East Sixth street residents Mr and Mrs A J Barger announce the coming marriage of their daughter Miss Aleta Joyce Barger to Otto C Teufel of East Sixth street. The wedding is set for Wednesday evening May 27. The couple will reside at 417 Linn street after June 15 with many Muscatine friends awaiting the happy occasion.
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A. J. Barger
East Sixth Street
Aleta Joyce Barger
Otto C. Teufel
417 Linn Street
Miss Barger
Mr. Teufel
Muscatine
Appeal to Wives Promotes Orrine Cure for Drink Habit
An advertisement urges wives and families to use Orrine to cure the husband’s or father’s drinking problem. The drug is sold with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, priced at $1 per box and offered by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
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A. W. Morgan
Process for burning garbage touted by Letts man
William Engle of Letts Indiana has invented a cremation method for city garbage using lime tar and coal. He demonstrated in Moline seeking a $500 yearly rental. The garbage committee and mayor discussed the idea but no contract was made.
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Letts
William Engle
Moline
Hood's Sarsaparilla Foremost Spring Medicine Ad
A New England farmer family reports Hood's Sarsaparilla as their spring medicine improving appetite and system balance after years of dyspepsia. The ad promotes liquid form and Sarsatabs chocolate tablets, claiming 100 doses for one dollar.
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New England
E. L. Berry
West Troy
Knights Push Columbus Holiday Observance
Local Knights of Columbus members report that Congressman Albert F. Dawson, at Loras Council Davenport's request, introduced a resolution in Congress to set October 12 as a national holiday for Christopher Columbus's landing. While the council has not acted, members support the observance move joined by other groups.
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Knights of Columbus
Albert F. Dawson
Loras Council
Davenport
Congress
Christopher Columbus
Muscatine Man Chosen Alternate to National KC Convention
J F Devitt of Muscatine elected as alternate to Knights of Columbus national convention at Clinton Iowa after state meeting. New officers named State Deputy J J Fleming of Burlington State Secretary Emmett Powers of Des Moines State Treasurer W J Burk of Missouri Valley State Warden Frank Kindelang of Cedar Rapids. Delegates to national convention Eugene Walsh Clinton F C Wilkins Fort Madison John Fleming Burlington W J McCullough Davenport.
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J. F. Devitt
Muscatine
Knights of Columbus
Clinton
St. Louis
Iowa
K. C
Iowa City
J. J. Fleming
Burlington
Emmett C. Powers
Des Moines
W. J. Burk
Missouri Valley
Frank Kindelang
Cedar Rapids
Eugene J. Walsh
F. C. Wilkins
Fort Madison
John J. Fleming
W. J. McCullough
Davenport
J. H. McCormnel
Pleasing Program By Young People at German Baptist Church
The Young People’s society of the German Baptist church presented an excellent program at last evening’s meeting. Attendees enjoyed Rev. A L Tilgner’s address on The Dangers of a Young People’s Society. Performers included Flora Fisher in a declamation, a duet by Mrs. Edward Metzger and Miss Elizabeth Rickoff, Carl Borchart in a requested Story, Rev. A L Tilgner, violin by Ralph Fisher, and a dialogue by Misses Helen and Lillian Carstensen.
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Young People’s Society of the German Baptist Church
A L. Tilgner
Flora Fisher
Edward Metzger
Elizabeth Rickoff
Carl Borcharat
A. L. Tilgner
Ralph Fisher
Helen
Lillian Carstensen
Check Accounts Open to All as Safety and Convenience
The Bank invites people from all walks of life to open a check account. Paying by check is highlighted as a convenient and safe practice, reflecting a shift away from restricting banking to the rich.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Fast Wrecking Colds
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery claiming quick cure for coughs and colds. Pricing listed as 65 cents and $1.00 with Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as seller.
Eighth Street Centrals defeat Musserville Stars 18 to 1
In a Sunday game at the Eighth street diamond, the Eighth street Centrals routed the Musserville Stars 18 to 1. Woodlawn Indians shut out the Teddy Bears 5 to 0 in the other matchup.
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Eighth Street Diamond
Eighth Street Centrals
Musserville Stars
Woodlawn Indians
Teddy Bears
Annual Iowa Elks Meeting Planned in Waterloo
Mayor Scott of Davenport invites all past exalted rulers to the second annual state association meeting of B P O Elks in Waterloo August 5 and 6. Dr Harry Johnson Dean and Phil J Mackey of Muscatine are named attendees as Waterloo prepares two days of events for visiting delegates.
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Harry Johnson Dean
B. P. O. Elks
State Association
Waterloo
G. W. Scott
Davenport
Iowa State Association of
Phil J. Mackey
Muscatine
Prairie Grove News and Notices from Union Valley and Surroundings
Prairie Grove highlights include visits from Mrs J M Walker and Bert Chase with H B Pinney family, plus Elsie Watson of West Liberty. A Sunday school organization at Prairie Grove with officers was installed, and Rev J W Foote announces meetings across Union Valley Pedee and nearby churches. Died: Charles Robinson of Union Valley May 8. Interment in Morris Illinois. Services planned at Union Valley and Pedee churches.
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Prairie Grove
J. M. Walker
Union Valley
Will Branson
Springdale
Bert Chase
Near West Liberty
H. B. Pinney
Elsie Watson
West Liberty
Clint Dice
Warren Melick
Atalissa
Chas. Swart
Wash Jackson
J. W. Foote
Geo. McCann
Rena Swart
Chas. Schiele
Josephine Pinney
Foote
Union Valley Church
Pedee Church
Pedee
Notice of suit. Linder must answer in June term
George Shields files a petition in Muscatine County District Court seeking $135 with interest for rent under a verbal May 1906 lease of 211 West Second Street Muscatine Iowa. The filing requests an attachment to enforce a landlord lien. Alfred Linder must appear by noon of the second day of the June 1908 term or default and judgment will be entered.
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State of Iowa
Muscatine County
Alfred Linder
District Court
George Shields
George Shield
West Second Street
Muscatine
Iowa
Pine Creek Social Roundup and Muscatine Visits
Mr and Mrs F I Kemper were business callers in Muscatine last week. Miss Fern Dodge of Muscatine visited local friends and kin. Mrs August Kemper and sons stayed with sister near Pleasant Prairie. Grand ball at Pleasant Prairie drew many locals with good cheer. Nina Reeves and brother Tom visited Muscatine briefly. A F Sissel did business in Muscatine Saturday. August Kemper traded in Fairport Friday. Mr and Mrs James Humes and son from Muscatine called on Sunday.
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Pine Creek
F.l Kemper
Muscatine
Fern Dodge
August Kemper
Wolf
Pleasant Prairie
Nina Reeves
Tom
A. F. Sissel
Fairport
James Humes and Son
Arkansas Leader Opposes Extra Session Over Cost
Senate president X. O. Pindall announced he would appeal to conservative Arkansas lawmakers not to convene in an extra session and would issue a proclamation against one. He argued the state cannot bear the expense of an additional legislative session.
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Washington, D. C
Arkansas
X. O. Pindall
Arkansas State Senate
Little Rock
Allen H. Hamilton
Pindall
Local Ladies Aid Social and Rural Happenings in Blue Grass
The La dies Aid met at the Jakeman home with a hearty dinner and pleasant day. Local families hosted dinners and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rinnert, J. C. Watts, Ellery, O. A. Bohnsack and Pearl, and Mrs. Carpenter recovering from illness. William Bohnsack bought cattle from Jas. Watts. Rain and hail affected travel but caused no damage. Dr. Vandevere attended Mrs. Carpenter. Several families visited the Prairie and school events drew parents as children returned home.
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Blue Grass
Andrew Jakeman
Fred Rinnert
J. C. Watts
Ellery
O. A. Bohnsack
Pearl
William Bohnsack
Jas
Watts
Robert Bennett
Miss
Local Social Notes From New Era Iowa May visit and meetings
Mr and Mrs Rehmel of Muscatine visited Fred Crow's home Sunday. Nellie Nagle and Gertie Wassink called at Wunderlich home Pine Creek. Isaac Meyers handled business in Muscatine Friday. New Era Ladies Aid met pleasantly at the parsonage last Wednesday. Rev Olander and Miss Breta Freeburg visited Fred Crow Sunday. Lial Nagle visited Fairport Sunday. Emma Brandt expected home from California soon. Rev Olander visited Rock Island Friday. Mr and Mrs I Meyers visited Kretschmar home Pine Mills Sunday.
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New Era
Rehmel
Muscatine
Fred Crow
Nellie Nagle
Gertie Sy Wassink
Wunderlich
Pine Creek
Isaac Meyers
New Era Ladies’ Aid Society
Olander
Breta Freeburg
Notice to clear streets and alleys by three day deadline
Notice warns property owners to remove vehicles and obstructions and clean alleys to sanitary condition within three days. If ignored, the street commissioner will act and charge the cost to the property, with prosecution to follow for noncompliance. City Marshal W. J. Vannatta signs the notice.
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W. J. Vannatta
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Gillard
Elgin, Il
Ovecome
Randy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Muscatine, Lowa
First Trust
Savines & Bank
Muscatine, Iowa
Insurance
Anson
Pierson
Brussels
A. L. Pierson
East Second St
Lone Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Journal
Aleta Barger
Otto Teufel
Orrine
Hood
Dawson Pre
Knights of
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German Baptist Society
Eighth Street
South End
Hershey
State Bank
THE
Dean
Scott
Tinsley
Old Statesman
Old
Sailor’s Pride
Black Bear
J.T
American Tobacco CO
St Louis, Mo
NEW Fra
Sarah J. Hoskins
Cary
Cardui
Atlas, AA
Marquette and
Universal Cement
G Block CO
Iowa Avenue
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
New York
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