Surprise 21st birthday party for Louis Davis
Louis Davis was celebrated at his 21st birthday by friends who brought a phonograph for music. A rocker was presented to him. Refreshments followed as the group wished him happiness and prosperity. Attending were Mr and Mrs Louis Davis, and several named guests including Miss Carrie Shammo and Miss Bessie Narvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Davis
Carrie Shammo
Bessie Narvis
Elizabeth Leoffell
Jessie Blank
Nellie Hopkinson
Caroline Schomberg
Charles Robertson
Miller Terry
Howard Garnes
Ray Batterson
Jay Lawrence
Harry Garnes
Fred Butler
Funeral of Mrs Martha Parvin Held at Old Ladies Home
The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 3 PM by Rev J N Elliott at the Old Ladies Home parlors. Pallbearers were C F Cadle John Rice J H Munroe A J Neidig H H Arnold and A L Lindner. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Born Martha M Williams in Boston she was educated and skilled in music. She came to the Old Ladies Home four years ago and faced illness with nursing care. She was widowed from Hon John A Parvin, who died about 15 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Parvin
Old Ladies’ Home
J. N. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
C. F. Cadle
John Rice
J. H. Munroe
A. J. Neidig
H. H. Arnold
A. L.lindner
Greenwood Cemetery
John A. Parvin
Local Grocery Ads Highlight Fresh Produce and Events
A cache of local notices features Van Gent's fresh beans and potatoes, Angersbach's produce, Thiesen’s talcum powder at 10c per box, and Wheeler's 10c per dozen oranges. It notes visits by J Q Coder and M B Nelson, Wilton Band plans, Muscatine Maroons’ opener vs Wilton May 17, and Dr Harrison’s last day at Thiesen's. meals, berries, and eggs appear alongside regular updates on residents and upcoming concerts.
United Brethren Church Observes Children’s Day
The United Brethren church marks Children’s Day on the first Sunday in June with preparations for a special service and program. Children will have right of way both morning and evening.
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The
United Brethren Church
Wilson's Shoe Store Promotes Low Prices on Footwear
A local ad touts tennis and bicycle shoes as well as Colonial slippers. It emphasizes a wide selection and claims the lowest prices in the city at Wilson's shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's Shoe Store
Best chipped dried beef on the market at Wheelers
Wheeler's showcases top chipped dried beef selection with bold flavor and value. Local shoppers debate which brand delivers the best texture and salt balance for sandwiches and cold cuts.
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Wheeler's
Cohn's Advertisement Claims Faster Bank Growth
An unclear archival fragment mentions L. Cohn's offering methods that would swell a bank account more rapidly than others. The brief hints at financial guidance or sales rhetoric without specific details or outcomes.
Men the Happier Says Sarah Grand in Chicago Speech
Chicago Record-Herald reports Mme Sarah Grand's address to the Twentieth Century club arguing men are happier than women. She cites men banishing worry and enjoying life while women lament gloom. The piece contrasts leisure pursuits and social scenes shaping male mirth and female sorrow.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Sarah Grand
Sarah
Havana
Prospective investors urged to study lands along railway line
Business readers are advised to research lands along and adjacent to the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway before purchasing. The notice highlights opportunities in new towns along the line and announces low round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May to numerous U S and Canadian destinations with full rate and schedule information from company agents in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Tennesee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Inc
G. Farmer
4G. P
Cedar Rapids
Jury Deliberates Death Penalty in Noble Murder Case
County Attorney Ingham urged the jury to impose the death penalty on Kid Noble for the murder of Tom Morgan. He portrayed Noble as a lifelong criminal with a brutal record, while the defense argued insanity. The trial progressed with closing arguments and testimony outlining the defendant’s alleged mind and actions.
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Ingham
Kid Noble
Tom Morgan
Noble
Ed. P. Ingham
C. A. Coldren
Geo. W. McCaskrin
BE. M. Warner
Hanley
Tom
Walter Sherry
Morgan
Noble Action Described As Quick to Passion
The court notes Noble acted without strong provocation, judging a man of low instincts as quick to passion. Evidence should be taken as presented, with no details of Tom Morgan's past provided beyond his depicted jovial, wholehearted character.
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Noble
Tom Morgan
Finest Ever Shown In Muscatine At Cherry’s Shoe Store
Muscatine residents see the latest spring and summer footwear at T. W. Cherry's. The display features dainty ladies oxfords and lace shoes, catch toes, patent leathers, and durable street footwear. Cherry promises the real thing in latest styles and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Muscatine
T. W. Cherry
Mr. Cherry
Tom Cherry
Cherry’s
Funeral for Infant Helen Seidlitz Held at Home
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Seidlitz of 1216 Oak Street died Wednesday evening at about two months old. Rev Geo Meter of the German Evangelical Church conducted services at the family residence and the burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Helen
Otto Seidlitz
Oak Street
Geo. Meter
German Evangelical Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary for Mrs Kinegunda Kaufmann at Summit
Mrs Kinegunda Kaufmann dies at 78 at home of her son in law Horace G Smith near Summit. Funeral cortege leaves Sunday at 2 p m. Services at North Prairie church at 2 30 p m with interment Klein cemetery. Friends asked not to bring flowers. Obituary to follow.
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Horace G. Smith
Summit
Kinegunda K. Kaufmann
North Prairie Church
Klein Cemetery
National Baptist Anniversary Travel Promo for St Paul
For the National Baptist anniversaries in St Paul May 19 28 next the Iowa Central Railway offers a round trip fare of one fare plus 2.00. Sale dates May 18 19 20 with limited return May 29. Deposit with joint agent at St Paul and 50 cents to extend to June 30. Contact local ticket agent or Geo S Batty G P A A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
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National Baptist
St. Paul
Iowa Central Railway
Baptist Church
Geo. S. Battey
Marshalltown
Iowa
Dunbar Society Festival at Mrs Watsons Residence
The Dunbar society hosts an evening festival at 1116 East Eighth Street the residence of Mrs R Watson. Program includes Jubilee songs performed by Miss F White and Miss Gertrude Lee with W Shackleford & Co providing the music. All are invited admission free.
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The
Dunbar Society
Rechshor
Bains Dee
F. White
W. Shackleford & Co
BOR
White
Gertrude Lee Bois
Jno. G. Farmer GP and T. A. B. C. BR in Cedar Rapids
Jno. G. Farmer GP and T. A. B. C. BR of the railroad in Cedar Rapids Iowa are noted in this brief transit entry.
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Jno
G. Farmer
N. Ry
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Matron Resigns at Old Ladies Home
Mrs. Horne, elected matron for the year, has handed in her resignation which the board accepted yesterday.
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Horne
Old Ladies Home
Daily Gazette sold to Carroll Herald owner
Creston Iowa May 16 special report The Daily Gazette, Postmaster MacLeans paper, was sold today to J E Hungerford of the Carroll Herald.
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J. E. Hungerford
The
Carroll Herald
Creston
Daily Gazette
MacLean
Lehigh Valley Rail Offers Through Tickets to New York
A pleasant trip via Lehigh Valley railroad to New York and Philadelphia includes solid vestibule trains and dining car service a la carte. Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls on all through tickets.
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New York
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
G A R Encampment in Des Moines May Dates
G A R Encampment set in Des Moines Iowa from May 20 to 22 with tickets on sale May 19 to 21 and return limit May 24. One fare for round trip offered by Cc M Gould.
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Des Moines
Cc. M. Gould
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United States
Society
the Journal
van Gent's
J. Q. Coder
Letts
Thiesen
M. B. Nelson
Wilton
Angersbach’s Grocery
Chas. C. Bacon
J. E. van Camp
Davenport
Paul Anderson
Hanford Company
Harold Asthalter
Angersbach
Muscatine Maroons
H. F. Sodman
Julius Pauchet
Nannie West
Big Timber
Hitchcock
Lake Township
Dr. Harrison
Sam Berger
South Muscatine
L. Angersbach
S Avenue Grocery
H. H. Hartman
Dallas
Mr. Hartman
J. G .Hartman
Cass County
Wheeler’s
West Hill Cash Store
H. H. Sharrar
Mgr
Ev. Brandenburg
Red Paint Store
L. Cohn
Torney
Seidlitz
Kaufmann
Choice
Wheeler
Umschied & Seiler
California
Ceylon
Soc Per Ib
Bartlett Bros
West Second Street
Eaco
D. McCurdy
Twin Cities
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Creston Gazette
Wilmering & Co
East 2d Street
Front St
C. Tennant
Mulberry
Z Journal Office
W. F. Miksch
Oregon St
Benham
D. Grocery
Clay Knerse
East Hul
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