Elected Officers for Degree of Honor Conven tion
During the biennial Degree of Honor session officers were elected for the coming year. Carrie Morcombe of Cedar Rapids was re elected grand chief of honor. Nora Bishop Waterloo became past grand chief. Ella Branson Shenandoah elected grand lady of honor. Palestine Miller Burlington grand chief of ceremonies. Jona Shryock Burlington grand recorder. Nelly P Deets Des Moines grand receiver. Cura Cammies Council Bluffs grand usher. Gussie Mull Muscatine grand inner watch. Rishell grand outer watch. Morcombe named representative to the superior lodge with Iona Shryock Burling ton second representative and Deets third representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morcombe
Cedar Rapids
Nora Bishop
Waterloo
Ella Branson
Shenandoah
Palestine Miller
Burlington
Jona Shryock
Grand Recorder
Nelly P. Deets
Des Moines
Cura &Mies
Council Bluffs
Gussie Mull
Muscatine
Grand Inner Watch
Rishell
Grand Outer Watch
Superior Lodge
Iona Shryock
Bids Open for Erecting New Congregational Church
Bids on the construction of the new Congregational church will close at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. If the bids are satisfactory, the contract will be awarded in a few days. Eight contractors have submitted bids so far.
Memorial Service for A O U W Held at First Baptist
Public invited to memorial service at First Baptist tonight with special musical program. Visiting Workmen expected to be heard during the event.
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First Baptist Church
Local notices and ads hit 110 West Second street scene
Local items mention meals at the Best on West Second, Bond's china store jewelry repair, a four year old Standard bred driving horse for sale, Dr Clapp, and A O U W members urged to visit Crown for dinner. Mr and Mrs J W Hall Eldon and Mrs W A Gentzler Waterloo visit Chestnut Street home of Mr and Mrs F H Kremer while the convention runs in the city.
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Dr. Clapp
J. W. Hall
Eldon
W. A. Gentzler
Waterloo
F. H. Kremer
Chestnut Street
Delegates Arriving in City for AOUW and Degree of Honor Meet
Large delegation checks into Des Moines lodging for the biennial gathering of the A. O. U. W. and Degree of Honor. A drill team arrived today with many delegates and visitors, with a long registration list from cities including Red Oak Burlington Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Des Moines and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Jones
J. W. Hoover
A. W. Groth
F. A. Caldwell
Frank Horneman
O. Carter
J. M. McGlour
E. W. Cubbage
C. M. Loeed
M. J. Lannan
F. C. Smith
C. F. Youngerman
K. H. Egdai
G. Gable
Guy Phillips
A. Campbell
Lester Caton
James Carmody
Ed. W. Moore
L. C. Deets
W. H. Stowell
G. A. Newman
G._ S&S. Swearingen
Clayton Mason
W. W. Weldry
J. H. Derrough
W. H. Berry
B. F. Carroll
F. E. Harden
John Tillie
Paul Mothe
Frank C. Norton
J. J. Conrad
E. H. Dolsen
L. H. Hill
H. Madden
A. G. Chase
W. 8
Quelle
W. L. Kimsey
J. B. Gassen
John D. Young
John J. Marrin
M. E. Wool
Henry Hahnen
H. A. Luflat
Peter Showalter
Nelson Eastman
L. L. Conner
W. W. Turpin
W. W. Cesne
D. E. Lewis
Fred
S. H. Tidball
W. G. Waters
A. R. Sidener
Wm. Edgren
A. V. Proudfoot
J. W. Smith
Red Oak
D. L. Houser
Boone
C. W. Moore
Epworth
James Steer
Humboldt
John Petersen
Walnut
C. Byron
Algona
F. G. Harper
Burlington
C. E. Sessions
S. R
H. J. Easton
Julius Hector
Andy Pitt
Ottumwa
E. C. Moss
Adam _ Carlyle
Fairfield
O. W. Keener
Clarinda
H. P. Smith
White Pawn
W. A. Dietrich
Three Rivers
J. A. Darnall
John P. Kieffer
Carl Hoffmaster
W. F. Schwartz
Henry Gripper
C. N. Dahlberg
Storm Lake
V. Sherman
Bonaparte
I. Warner
Arlington
J. W. Lyon
Stockport
Aug. Hockman
A. W. Wallen
Marshalltown
J. K. Green
M. C. Tifft
Glencoa
Minn
W. W. Heaton
Cuplet
J. H. Powers
Atlantic
Marcus
B. T. Woods
J. W. Sheldon
Otto P. Steckel
Charles Uhl
Davenport
G. B. Scheer
J. J. Engel
A. A. Schick
Joseph Reynolds
Oskaloosa
S. B. McCowan
Marion
A. O. Kingsley
W. A. Price
H. C. Bachrodt
Muscatine Launch Club Completes Meeting and Initiates Club House
The Muscatine Launch club held a lively meeting at J. R. Hanley's office with good attendance and strong interest. Eight candidates were taken into the order and construction on the new club house will begin as soon as the raft arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Rail cars run in San Francisco with police on duty
In San Francisco on May 14 a total of 125 cars ran on seven lines of the United Railroad company. About 500 policemen guarded the routes along the routes and stations during the operation.
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San Francisco
United Railroad Company
New Court House to Be Discussed and Bridge Plans
A special meeting of the board of supervisors will be held at the courthouse to discuss placing a bridge near Arden in Sev enty six township with Milwaukee Road representatives. They will also review the courthouse proposition and possible visits to neighboring county seats. A new case was filed in district court by F. X. Schaefer against C. A. Brown and wife for 115.00 on a promissory note. Real estate transfers include Myrtle B. Hackett to Laura E. Pike for 800, Julian Post to R. D. Wilkerson for 700, and Laura E. Pike to Edith M. Mosher for 3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Milwaukee Road
Arden
Seventy-six
Muscatine County
F. X. Schaefer
District Court Ag
C. A. Brown
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Myrtle B. Hackett
Laura E. Pike
Julian Post
R. D. Wilkerson
North Wilton
Edith M. Mosher
Steals to Attend Funeral of His Mother
James Cundy, bound over for grand larceny in Rock Island, stole 16.50 from landlady Laura Allen to travel to Iron Mountain Michigan for his mother s funeral. He cried at the hearing as telegrams about illness and death were shown. he was jailed after failing to post bond. He was intercepted at Joliet while en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Iron Mountain
Mich
James Cundy
Elliott
Candy
Laura Allen
Weed Park Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Weed Park club meeting scheduled for Wednesday this week has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Louisa County Man Dies in Nebraska
W. A. Silberthorn of Wapello Iowa reports the death of his brother Ringer Silberthorn in Kearney Nebraska the day before while traveling from California to Iowa. Death is described as sudden. he was about 45 and well known in Louisa and Muscatine counties. The body is expected in Wapello tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
W. A. Silberthorn
Ringer Silberthorn
Kearney
Neb
California
Louisa
Muscatine
Watts Hosts Friends In Evening Of Music And Refreshments
Mr and Mrs Milton Watts entertain guests including Ira Howell of Barnesville Ohio visiting Will Howell. A graph ophone concert by Mrs Frank Thomas followed by organ music and singing delighted attendees. Refreshments were served by the hosts. Attendees include Mr Mrs E Seiler Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas and family Mr and Mrs Will Howell and family Mrs Clark Altekruse Mrs Reddick Myrtle Richards Sam Altekruse and Tom Leadr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Watts
Ira G. Howell
Barnesville
Ohio
Will Howell
Frank Thomas
E., Seiler
Clark Altekrause
Reddick
Ira Howell
Myrtle Richards
Sam Altekruse
Tom Leadr
Four Leaf Clover Card Club Meets At Weis Home
Mr and Mrs Gustave Weis hosted the Four Leaf Clover Card Club at 417 West Eighth Street last evening. Mrs Harry Funck and Chas F Hahn won first prizes. Refreshments followed as guests departed noting a pleasant evening. Next meeting set for Mrs Adam Wigim at 402 West Second Street on Monday May 20.
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Gustave Weis
Four Leaf Clover Card Club
West Eighth Street
Harry Funck
Chas. F. Hahn
Adam Wigim
West Second Street
Farther Lights Society Meets with Pacific Topic Program
The Farther Lights society of the Baptist church held a meeting last evening. The program centered on The Islands of the Pacific with papers read by the ladies. Miss Washburn presented The Voyage and Miss Margaret Meerdink offered The Kingly Con vert. Edith Raff spoke on The Church of the Living Waters and Mrs. Horst discussed The Hervin and Pearl Islands. Mrs. Hudler spoke on The Work of John Williams and Miss Bruntink performed a piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society
Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church
Islands of the Pacific
Washburn
Margaret Meerdink
Church of the
John Williams
Miss Bruntink
Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Meets on New Zealand Topic
The Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran church held its regular monthly meeting with about a dozen members. The discussion focused on New Zealand and New Guinea followed by a social period. The next meeting is planned for a month from yesterday.
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Missionary Society of the
Grace Lutheran Church
New Zealand
New Guinea
German Churches Plan Summer Union Meetings
Ministers of German Protestant churches held at Rev J Jans home to organize union services through the summer. Meetings start June 16 and run Sundays for three months, except Chautauqua Sunday, at 7 30 p m with each minister preaching in his own church. Schedule set for June 16 German Congregational Church Rev Dettmers. June 25 German Evangelical Church Rev Jans. June 30 German Baptist Church Rev Tagner. July 6 German Methodist Church Rev Baumgarten.
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J. Jans
Jans
German Congregational Church
Dettmers
German Evangelical Church
German Baptist Church
Tagner
German Methodist Church
Baumgarten
Patriots to Convene Regular Meeting at Maccabee Hall
Triots will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening at the Maccabee hall. The Highland Nobie drill team will be present and the presence of all the members of the American Patriots is requested as business of importance will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triots
Maccabee Hall
Highland Nobie
American Patriots
O E S Lodge Elects Three New Members
The O. E. S. lodge held a regular meeting last evening and balloted on three candidates who were elected. A special session is planned tonight with grand officers in the city to assist in initiating new candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Lodge
Evenin
Forward Society Meeting at German Congregational Church
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church will meet this evening at 7 30 at Miss Esther Stellrecht's home on Iowa avenue. All young people of the church are invited as special business will be introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Society
The
German Congregational Church
Esther Stellrecht
Iowa Avenue
Court of Honor Holds Regular Meeting and Initiates Candidate
The Court of Honor conducted a routine session at their hall last evening with one candidate initiated. No other business occurred. The next meeting is scheduled for next Monday evening at the regular time.
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Court of Honor
B. P. O. E. Holds Short Regular Meeting
The B. P. O. E. held a brief regular session last evening at their hall. After a short business period, the assembly was dismissed. The next meeting is scheduled for next Monday evening at o'clock.
O O F Lodge Holds Regular Meeting
The Illinois Odd Fellows lodge met last evening for a regular business meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at the hall at 7 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. O. O. F. Lodge
Spalding Club to Meet at Moynahan Home Tonight
The Spalding Club convenes this evening at Mrs. Elia Moynahan’s residence on Sycamore Street for the usual reading session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Elia Moynahan
Sycamore Street
Science and wisdom at Trinity College
Sydney Smith praised Dr. Whewell as a master of science with omniscience his foible. Two college fellows tried Chinese metaphysics to outsmart him and argued in his presence. He listened quietly and then said he had been reading a paper he wrote for an encyclopedia of science.
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Whewell
Sydney Smith
Dr. Whewell
Trinity College
Pinte Pete Recalls Heated Exchange Over Truthfulness
In a defiant retort, Pinte Pete confirms being accused of lying. He explains the accuser used long oblique words, leaving him puzzled and unaware of the meaning until the man was already out of town. The remark underscores a tale of misunderstanding and embarrassment.
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Pinte Pete
Washington Star
Siamese Prefer Riding to Walking, Windsor Magazine Notes
The piece observes that Siamese people abhor walking and will ride whenever possible, while a Venetian gondolier, for contrast, may walk, and a Hollander will ride a rough cart, but Bangkok residents avoid walking if they can. It notes family boats aiding mobility.
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Bangkok
Windsor Magazine
Wheat and corn prices at St. Louis market May 14
ADDITIONAL MARKETS St. Louis Produce Market reports July wheat at 92 3/4 cents, corn at 51 1/2 cents, oats at 41 1/4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Quotes
New York May 14 Wheat July at 1.02 and corn quotes listed as ¢0c¢ in the New York Produce Market report from the market desk. The item presents brief commodity price details without additional context or commentary.
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New York
Y M C A Field Meet Discussed With Island City
Negotiations underway for a Y M C A field meet in Rock Island during June. Physical Director Appellate pushes an age limit restricting contestants to under eighteen, aiming at an intermediate class. Rock Island officials oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Association
Appergate
Local Social Notes From Oakland and Vicinity
May 14 Oakland reports social visits by Ralph Babbitt and family near Cone at Will Morse's. Chas Eden Sr and daughter Mrs W E Stockley with two children visit Mrs Hynes. Carpentry work continues on Milton Wolfe's new barn. Katie Hill visits Cone at Jessie Smiths. George Cline and wife visit on this side of the river. Dave Foster and wife from near Ainsworth spend Sunday with John Dyches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Ralph Babbitt
Cone
Will Morse
S. Chas. Eden, Sr
W. E. Stockley
Hynes
Milton Wolfe
Katie Hill
Jessie Smith
Geo. Cline
Dave Foster
Ainsworth
John Dyches
Senior Reminiscences on a Yale Record Memory
A senior recalls a freshman snowball fight on Washington's birthday at Yale. Three students captured the moment by tearing a tomato from the snowball, leaving scarlet marks on one assistant and prompting a lighthearted mystery about the crimson traces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Record
Benson Tours Dublin Stage Combat in Bosworth Scene
Pearsons Weekly recounts Mr. Benson the Shakespearean actor guiding Dublin stage helpers to portray Richard III’s toppled forces. During the premiere the pretend army refused to yield at first, then finally submitted after a prank suggestion to place the leading bruiser O’Connor into Richmond’s ranks.
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Benson
Dublin
Richard “Crookback
Richmond
Bosworth
Berson
O'Connor
Pearson's Weekly
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