Des Moines Leader E B Evans Re elected Grand Master Workman
At the A O U W biennial convention in Des Moines officers were chosen for the next two years. E B Evans of Des Moines was unanimously elected Grand Master Workman with no opposing candidate. Other officers include J W Wilby Waterloo Grand Foreman and B F Rehkopf Grand Recorder. Burlington selected to host next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Lodge
E. B. Evans
Des Moines
J. W. Wilby
Waterloo
B. F. Rehkopf
W. S. Quelle
Davenport
Adam Carlyle
Audubon
G. A. Pitts
Ottumwa
H. Michelstetter
Sioux City
A. C. Murphy
Sidney
Supreme Lodge
W. H. Berry
Indianola
BR. F. Carroll
Burlington
Committee On Law
Fraternal Leaders Named for Supreme Lodge Posts
The list shows Des Moines and other Iowa towns as home to several Grand Master Workman Grand Foreman and other officers with Des Moines figures E. B. Evans and B. Evans among the nominees. Indianola Audubon Sioux City Davenport Ottumwa are mentioned among Grand officers in this Supreme Lodge roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Evans
Des Moines
J. W. Wilby
Waterlop
G. A. Pitts
Ottumwa
B. F. Rehkopf
Grand Recorder
H. Michestetter
Sioux City
W. S. Quelle
Davenport
Grand Guide
Adam Carlyle
Audubon
Grand
A. C. Murphy
Supreme Lodge
W. H. Berry
Indianola
B. F. Carrol
B. Evans
Water the natural remedy for stomach and rheumatic troubles
A physician urges daily water intake as nature’s remedy for stomach issues kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. It promotes a vegetable-based prescription with fluid extract dandelion compound Karyon and sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night alongside ample water.
Unspecified Deputies Earn Extra Pay Under Lodge Rules
The provision allows each Deputy to receive $1.00 extra for every member over fifty secured in a quarter, with a maximum monthly pay of $160.00 per Deputy. The annual total for all Deputies cannot exceed $15,000. The grand lodge of the A. O. U. W. adjourned at 3:30.
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Grand Lodge
Muscatine Supervisors Approve Culvert Deal With Railroad
The Muscatine county board in adjourned session agreed with the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad to build a large concrete culvert in Seventy Six township replacing an iron bridge. The board spent the day reviewing plans for a new courthouse with architect Bell presenting designs.
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Muscatine
Court House
Bell
Bel & Detwiler
Minneapolis
Beard
Delegates Elect Iowa Letter Carriers Officers at Davenport
Ben F. Dyer attended the Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers convention in Davenport where about 30 delegates heard talks. Officers elected for the year include President J A Rushton Des Moines Vice President Orville Lenton Ottumwa Secretary Treasurer William H Devine Clinton Secretary at arms J O Hughes Des Moines Executive board W C Guy Davenport chairman Ben Dyer Muscatine C A Neiswanger Washington F E Merz Dubuque George Harben Clinton. Dyer and family attended the event.
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Ben F. Dyer
Davenport
Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers
J. A. Rushton
Des Moines
Orville Lenton
Hremen Parade Day Planned by Muscatine Fire Depts
Muscatine fire departments plan a parade day with committee appointments for Friday meeting at Champion hall. Activity would occur in June with a morning parade and afternoon races at the fair grounds or downtown, possibly inviting Iowa City. Event to conclude with a dance. Hershey Hose company favors the plan.
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Muscatine
Champion Hall
Fair Grounds
Iowa City Department
Hershey
Hershey Hose Company
Auartere
George Detthof
George Barris
Organizations Plan for Decoration Day
Shelby Norman Post and the W R C plan Memorial Day events with Rev J C H Light delivering the address and Pauchet's Concert band performing. Decorations committees will be named by clubs, with wreaths for fallen soldiers and meals planned by the W R C. The W A C Industrial group will meet Thursday. all members and visitors are invited.
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Shelby Norman Post
J. C. H. Light
Pauchet
W.R.C
W. A. C. Industrial
Miss Stellrecht Hosts Sewing and Games Evening
A social gathering at Miss Esther Stellrecht's home on Iowa Avenue drew over forty guests. Attendees spent the evening sewing and playing games with Miss Stellrecht performing several musical selections and refreshments served.
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Esther Stellrecht
Iowa Avenue
A. O. U. W. delegates dine at Y M C A meals
Ladies of the United Brethren church served noon and evening meals at the Y M C A to delegates attending the A O U W convention and to city residents. They will offer supper again this evening due to strong patronage.
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The
United Brethren Church
Kensington Club Social at Mrs Lillibridge Home
The Ladies of the Kensington club of the Congregational church met yesterday afternoon from 8 to 9 at West Fourth street home of Mrs Chester Lillibridge. About forty ladies attended and gentlemen were invited for a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs J E Stevenson Mrs B C Preston Mrs Frank Warfield Mrs S M Johnson Mrs J Legler and Mrs Chester Lillibridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
C. Lillibridge
Congregational Church
Chester Lillibridge
West Fourth Street
J. E. Stevenson
B. C. Preston
Frank Warfield
S. M. Johnson
J. Legler
Royal Reserves Hold Meeting and Dance at Fraternal Hall
The Royal Reserves gathered last evening at the Fraternal Hall for their regular business meeting followed by a dance. Refreshments were served. Supreme President of Cedar Rapids attended and delivered a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Reserves
Cedar Rapids
Young Women's Guild Meeting at Miss Jarboues Home
The Young Women's Guild of First Presbyterian met at Miss Mary Jarboues East Fourth Street home last evening. Guests enjoyed games and social conversation as refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Jarboe
East Fourth Street
Luther League Meeting At Grace Lutheran House
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran met at Mrs. E Reinemund on West Fourth street last evening. Regular business was conducted and the group discussed providing benevolences for the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the
Grace Lutheran Church
Mission Circle Holds a Successful Meeting
The Mission circle of a Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at 1170 Lucas Street, hosted by Mrs. William Ribbink. Mrs. Corner led the program with a paper on New Zealand, New Guinea and Malaysia while Mrs. Charles Reesink conducted devotional exercises. Refreshments were served.
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Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
William Ribbink
Lucas Street
Corner
New Zealand
New Guinea
Malaysia
Charles Reesink
Stockdales to Attend Dinner at Murphy Home
Mr and Mrs James Stockdale of Schenectady New York will be guests of honor at a six o'clock dinner this evening hosted by Mr and Mrs P J Murphy on East Highth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stockdale
Schenectady
N. Y
P. J. Murphy
East Highth Street
Knights of the Maccabees Hold Regular Meeting
The Knights of the Maccabees met at their hall in the Asshalter building last evening to conduct a standard business session.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Asshalter Building
Glee Club Meet Tonight Amid Club Activities
The Glee Club plans a session tonight while few Fellowship Club members attended last night due to counter attractions. Regular gym work proceeded and an ice cream treat was enjoyed. The travel talk was postponed to next week.
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Glee Club
Fellowship Club
Hose company dance echoes through Sycamore Street quarters
The Champion Hose company held a dance at their quarters on Sycamore street last evening.
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Champion Hose Company
Sycamore Street
Batterson Stores Clerks Entertained at Swan Home
The Batterson Stores clerks were entertained at the home of F. W. Swan last evening. A short program followed by light refreshments featured readings by Miss Mabel Addleman, vocal solos by Raymond Ribak, and performances by the Howard Glee club.
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Batterson Stores
F. W. Swan
Mabel Addleman
Raymond Ribak
Howard Glee Club
Button cutters dance at Assembly hall offer joy
The button cutters held a dance last evening at Assembly hall with over 75 couples present. Refreshments were served.
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Assembly Hall
Driver's Cigar Ignites Stage Coach Fire in Death Valley
A Death Valley stage coach burned Sunday near Ash Meadows consuming fifteen thousand dollars in bank bills and thirteen thousand dollars in registered mail. Driver Ed Love, who was smoking a cigar, told Greenwater residents the fire started from his cigarette. The Greenwater bank owned the money involved.
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Los Angeles
Death Valley
Ash Meadows
Ed. Love
Love
Greenwater
Greenwaier Bank
Funeral of Mrs Diercks Held at Evans Street Home
Funeral services for the late Mrs William Diercks were conducted this afternoon at 2 oclock from her Evans street residence. Rev Baumgarten of the German Methodist church officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were William Bierman Jacob Diereks John Lemkau Will Lemkau Henry Lemkau and August Lemkau.
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William Diercks
Evans Street
Baumgarten
German Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
William Bierman
Jacob Diereks
John Lemkau
Will Lemkau
Henry Lemkau
August Lemkau
Forward society meeting of the German Congregational group
The Forward society of the German Congregational furch met last eve and discussed community events and forthcoming activities. Members planned a social gathering and reflected on local church affairs.
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Forward Society
Furch
Packers May Form Union After Ottumwa Strike
Seven hundred Morrell Packing plant workers returned to work under a conditional agreement. They will labor through Saturday and will strike Monday if wages are not raised by twenty five cents. A union is to be organized if demands fail.
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Ottumwa
Morrell
Police hold a deserter returns to Iowa City
Iowa City police hold Joseph Mce Eneley of troop C Eleventh cavalry who deserted from Fort Des Moines. He surrendered himself voluntarily stating he is tired of wandering and wants to return.
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Iowa City
Joseph Mce Eneley
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Three Men Rescue At Clear Lake Near Mason City
Mason City residents escaped drowning when three men were overturned in a row boat at Clear Lake this morning. A passing launch party spotted the men sinking on their third submersion and pulled them to safety.
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Mason City
Clear Lake
Degree of Honor Convention Adjourns in Muscatine
The seventh biennial Degree of Honor convention adjourned in Muscatine after a highly successful meeting with many delegates. The visitors praised Muscatine hospitality and the local lodges for their entertainment. A resolutions report thanked the Grand Lodge and local groups for warmth, and the gathering pledged future fellowship in two years at Burton, Indiana.
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Degree of Honor
Muscatine
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Burberton
Grand Lodge
Father of Waters
Banner Lodge
Unity Lodge
Des Moines
City Electric Railway Company
Aront
C. H
Modern Woodmen Hold Regular Meeting
The Modern Woodmen of America MWA held their regular weekly gathering at the hall last night. Two candidates were initiated and W E Ashton was elected consul while F A Streitier resigned from the consul post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ashton
F. A. Streitier
Muscatine Local Notices and Business Ads
Local Muscatine notices include travel, sales, and services. John Mason leaves for Buffalo to visit. L A Seeley arrives from Burlington for a few days. Miss Celia Russell and Stella Mooney shop in Muscatine. Frey Hainkle returns home from Le Claire after visits. Ads for lumber, furniture insurance, rentals, and miscellaneous goods appear alongside community notices.
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Frey Hainkle
le Claire
Ill
Celia Russell
Stella Mooney
Wilton
Muscatine
Estray mares reported at police station
Two horses described as estrays, both mares. One is old and thin brown, the other a light bay with a star on the forehead and a head halter. For further particulars enquire at the police station.
Hummel to Begin Year in Prison Sunday
Under a state court of appeals decision Chief Justice Cullen rules Abraham H. Hummel must begin serving a one year prison sentence Sunday for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case.
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New York
Cullen
State Court of Appeals
Abraham H. Hummel
Dodge-Morse
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Hremen
Hershey Hese Company
Mission Circle
Swan Home
A Cravenette
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
E. Second St
Chas. Ruthenberg
Chas. F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
Packers
Hinkel & Flannery
Citizens of
Ada C. Peavery
Electa Enemark
Belle Byrans
Committee
Muscatine Lumber
Gibson
West Liberty
West Second Street
John Mason
Buffalo
Clapp. L. A. Seeley
John A. Robbins
Reliable Insurance
Blanchard Pkg. Co
Southern and Western Lands
Chase Land Co
Crown
H. J. Dean
State Medical Association
Henry Smith
Rock Island
Muscatine Watch
Bond
Thormann Mfg. Co
Third and Mulberry
Thormann
Abe Hummel
H. M. Bartlett
Post Office
Pearl Button Manufacturing Plant
Twin Cities
W. J. Krussow
Sd St
Minneapolis, Minn
F. E. Waters
Route 4
John Mittman
Iowa
Park Avenue
Marion Knight
Fred Kopp
Spring Street
Geo. Reuling’s Grocery
Owa Avenue
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