Local Marriage License Issued and City Visitors Noted
A marriage license was issued to Ira Kleahn and Elizabeth Mills Wildebrook. Chet Kelly of Wapelio was a visitor in the city yesterday returning home later. Mr and Mrs J P Dawson and daughter Lulu of Columbus Junction are visitors today. Rev R T Vance of Columbus Junction arrived this morning on the Firefly for a day visit in Muscatine. Bond's China store advertises a Saturday special with six tumblers for 1 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Kleahn
Elizabeth Mills Wildebrook
Chet. Kelly
Wapelio
J. P. Dawson
Lulu
Columbus Junction
R. TI. Vance
Muscatine
Death of Henry Charles Andreas heir to Moscow farming family
Henry Charles Andreas born December 2 1892 died May date 1907 aged 14 years 5 months 7 days after brain tumor illness. He was diligent at home duties on the farm. Funeral by Rev E A Brinton May 11 at the house with burial in Healy Cemetery south of Moscow. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Andreas expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Charles Andreas
Adam Andreas
Henry
E. A. Brinton
Healy Cemetery
Moscow
Andreas
Mrs. Henry Timmersmann Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the German Evangelical church. Rev Jans officiated. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Jacob Penninger W M Smith J M Will Gus Wickey George Weihmann and Henry Stepham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Timmersmann
German Evangelical Church
Jans
Greenwood Cemetery
Jacob Penninger
W. M. Smith
J. M. Will
Gus Wickey
George Weimann
Henry Stepham
Barry Manufacturing imports 30 hp Rambler touring car
Nicholas Barry of Barry Manufacturing received a large 30 horsepower Rambler touring car via Muscatine agents Jackson Electric Supply Company. The specimen is one of the largest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Barry
Barry Manufacturing Company
Muscatine
Jackson Electric Supply Company
Pabst Brewing Sues Otto C Seidlitz for 144 70
Pabst Brewing Company filed a district court suit against Otto C Seidlitz seeking judgment for 144.70. The action names Seidlitz as defendant and requests monetary recovery. The filing records the amount and court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabst Brewing Company
Otto C. Seidlitz
Pabst Brewing Co
Settlers Excursion to Western Minnesota Promoted
The Iowa Central plans a $10.00 personally conducted excursion on May 50 from Arlington to Marietta, Minn to explore dairy districts in Sibley Renville Medicine Lac Qui Parle counties. Lands priced $25 to $59 per acre offer farming opportunities near St Paul Minneapolis markets and Armour Packing Company's new six million dollar plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lac Qui Parle
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Armour Packing Company
Supreme Medical Examiner Dr D H Shields Dies
Dr D H Shields of Hannibal Missouri supreme medical examiner of the A O U W lodge died at his home last evening. He attended the grand lodge biennial in Muscatine eight years ago today and previously served as supreme master workman in 1893. He was a noted speaker in Missouri politics and leaves a wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Shields
Hannibal
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Lodge
Missouri
Sultan of Morocco Accepts France Demand for Reparation
Paris reports the sultan will comply with France's demand for reparation after the murder of Dr. Mauchamps. A letter from Fez delivered to the French minister at Tangier via the Moroccan foreign minister conveyed the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan of
Morocco
France
Paris
Mauchamps
Fea
Tangier
Not Up to His Name in Ireland Angling Tale
A London Standard quip recalls George Peabody and Joan Bright fishing on the Shannon between Castleconnell and Willaloe. After paying boatmen seven shillings sixpence to ten shillings, Bright offers three half crowns. The boatman jokes Paybody and Paynobody, sparking a humorous note on surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peabody
el Joan Bright
Ireland
Shannon
Castleconnell
Willaloe
Bright
Peabody
London Standard
Chop Suey Best of All SaysTraveler
A Baltimore Sun feature quotes a traveler praising chop suey as superior to national dishes. He says it is appetizing, easily digested, and nourishing, contrasting it with hot tamale and goulash and describing chop suey as a great Orient to Occident contribution made of rice sprouts beans celery and chicken blood in soup form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Quiet Cynicism Cuts Deeper Than Rumpus
In a New York Globe quote, Dave Potter's wife remains unfazed by a letter from a Brooklyn girl. She coolly dismisses the intrusion, telling readers that the girl would be wondering how to live with Dave if she knew him as well as his wife does. The remark underscores a sharp, discreet morality preferred by some over indiscreet drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Potter
Dave
Brooklyn
New York Globe
The Axial Rotation of Venus Challenged
For over two centuries it was believed Venus rotated in under a day, but Schiaparelli proposed a rotation of six to nine months. Mr. Denning reviews the evidence and finds the problem unsolved. Life on Venus would differ if its day length matched its solar year, causing permanent day on one hemisphere and eternal night on the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Venus
Schiaparelli
Denning
Arrival of C. A. Carpenter in Columbus Junct
C. A. Carpenter of Columbus Junction arrived on the Firefly this noon and will spend the day in the city handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Spasms and St Vitus Dance Relief Promoted by Nervine
Testimonials from Edward E. Ream and Mrs Belle M Tindall claim Dr Miles Nervine cured severe epileptic fits and spasms in themselves and their child after other doctors failed. They praise the tonic’s strength and note quick improvements across courses of treatment. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nervine
St. Vitus
Edward Ed.ream
North
Manchester
Indiana
Harry
Belle M. Tindall
Hastings
Muscatine Doctor Reappointed Grand Medical Examiner
Dr. G. D. Lezotte was appointed Grand Medical Examiner of Iowa by Grand Master Workman Evans yesterday afternoon. He has served one year in this role since last June, with a term of two years. During the past year he examined hundreds of applicants across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lezotte
Iowa
Workman Evans
Lezotte
Large Delegation Planned to Attend Iowa Picnic
A bank reserve society meeting approved sending a large delegation to the Iowa City state picnic in July. About 300 Muscatine residents are expected to attend, with a special Rock Island Railroad train arranged to depart in the morning and return at night. Local lodges pledge strong turnout and final dates will be set at an upcoming picnic association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve Society
Iowa City
Rock Island Railroad Company
Town City
Cedar Rapids
Picnic Association
Muscatine High Opens Baseball Schedule With Wapello
Drew Miller announces Muscatine High School baseball kicks off spring with a home game against Wapello at fair ground park this Saturday. A May 25 rematch at Wapello and a June 1 Wilton visit follow as the locals aim to improve after a prior one run loss. Four pitchers vie for the rotation including Schennek Morgan Freeman and Cummins. The Senters meet the ninth graders in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Miller
Muscatine
Wapello High School
Fair Ground Park
Wapello
Wilton High School
Wilton
Schennek
Morgan
Freeman
Cummins
Birth Announcement for Hager Son at Fullam Avenue
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hager at their home on 1916 Fullam Avenue. The family reported the new arrival with excitement as the household grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hagerman
Fullam Avenue
Reunion Party Held Near Hohnesville Nebraska
A society note reports a reunion at the home of Mrs. H D Richards four and a half miles east of Hohnesville Nebraska in honor of Mrs. M E Lamb of Letts Iowa. Attendees included Mrs Annie E Elliot of Rockyford Colorado and multiple Richards and Lilly families from Beatrice Nebraska Rockyford and Homesville plus Silas Richards of Virginia. A dinner was served and the gathering enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohnesville
Nebraska
C. E. Richards
H. D. Richards
Ned
M. E. Lamb
Letts
Annie E. Elliot
Rockyford
Colo
Miss Mosher and Mr Nevenhuis Married at Home
Miss Barbara Mosher and William Nevenhuis wed last evening at 214 East Sixth Street. Rev. C A Dettmers of the German Congregational church officiated as flowers and palms adorned the home. The couple have many friends in the city who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosher
MR. Nyenhuis
Barbara Mosher
William Nevenhuis
Carl Schroeder
East Sixth Street
C. A. Dettmers
Sixteen to One Club Meets With Mrs Wittich
The 16 to 1 card club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs George Wittichs West Sixth Street home all members attended four tables were set for progressive cinch prizes awarded to Mrs G B Samuels first Mrs Webb Will second Mrs Frank Hinkle third and Mrs Frank Mc Bride consolation hostess served light refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wittich
West Sixth Street
G. B. Samuels
Webb Will
Frank Hinkle
Frank McBride
Marriage Tami sea Wolfe at the Tami sea home
Miss Roberta Tami sea of this city and Walter C. Wolfe of La Crosse Wisconsin were married yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home 80 Culver street. The rooms held flowers and a luncheon followed the ceremony officiated by Rev Stoddard of the Methodist church. The couple will reside in La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Tamisea
Walter C. Wolfe
la Crosse
Wis
Culver Street
Stoddard
Methodist Church
Wolfe Jeft
American Patriots Meet at Maccabee Hall
The American Patriots held their regular meeting at the Maccabee hall last evening with the Highland Noble drill team as honored guests. Led by commander Mrs Dsh mer the unit performed a fancy drill to the delight of attendees before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee Hall
Highland Noble
Dshmer
Baptist Ladies Plan Kensington Meeting
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Carl Barnard's home on East Eighth Street. The gathering will include fancy work and three embroidery lessons led by different ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Kensington
Carl Barnard
Fast Eighth Street
Missionary Society to Meet Friday at Mulberry Street Home
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will gather Friday afternoon at 1102 Mulberry street, with Mrs Schomberg hosting. Mrs Sawyer, Mrs Magoon, Mrs Freeman, Mrs J B Van Atta and Mrs Black assist, and all church ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jacob Schomberg
Mulberry Street
Sawyer
Magoon
Freeman
J. B. van Atta
Black
Schomberg
Thimble Bee Meeting Postponed To May 2s
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee meeting at Mrs Highs home on Fifth street and Park avenue was postponed due to bad weather. It will now be held two weeks later on May 2s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Stockdales Named Guests of Honor at Schenectady Dinner
Mr and Mrs James Stockdale of Schenectady were guests of honor at a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs P J Murphy on East Brenth Street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. and
Mrs. Stockdale
James Stockdale
Schenectady, N
P. J. Murphy
East Brenth Street
Ladies' Aid and Sewing Society Activities Reported
The German Congregational church Ladies' Aid held its annual cleaning day yesterday afternoon at the church. The American Patriots sewing society met at 910 East Tenth Street to sew for the needy with refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
German Congregational Church
Sewing Society of the American Patriots
Pythian Sisters Host Enthusiastic Hall Meeting
The Pythian Sisters held an enthusiastic meeting last evening in their hall with a large attendance. The event featured social time and games with ecards, ending in a lively gathering.
A. B. C. Club Meeting Delayed Until May 20
The A B C club which was to meet last evening at East Eighth street was postponed and rescheduled for Monday evening May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Eighth Street
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Set for Tomorrow
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church parlors at 2 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Deeds of Transfers Filed With County Recorder
Deeds of Transfers detail transfers including George W. Keckler Jr to Charles and Minnie McDowell for Lot 14 in Park Plate 43 with a $75 consideration. William H. Marstelier to Fred B. Mapes lists a 1914 acre tract with $250 price. Van Buren Hudkins and Ella Hudkins to William Van Atta convey an undivided share of Lot 5, Block 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
George W. Keckler Jr
Charles McDowell
Minnie B. McDowell
Park Plate
William H. Marstelier
Fred B. Mapes
van Buren Hudkins
Ella Hudkins
William van Atta
Fraternal Bankers Reserve Meet Initiates Six Prospects
At the regular meeting of the Fraternal Bankers Reserve six candidates were initiated and seven balloted upon. A social was planned for Friday evening May 24. The team appeared in few uniforms and performed a few drills. Mrs Myrtle Gregory of Ottumwa attended as an out-of-town visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Myrtle Gregory
Ottumwa
West Hill Ladies' Aid meets at Freers home
The West Hill Baptist church ladies’ aid group gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Freers residence on Lucas Street. They spent the afternoon sewing carpet rags and plan to meet next Wednesday from 2 to 4 at Mrs Hermann Jaybo’s home at Newell and Kindler Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fill Ladies’ Aid
West Hill Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
William Freers
Lucas Street
Hermann Jaybo
Newell and Kindler Ave
Davenport nuptials bind Eila Clark to Herman Pieper
Miss Eila Clark of Davenport married Herman Pieper of Wichita Kansas on Monday evening at the Clark home in Davenport Arlington Avenue Mr and Mrs J S Clark and Mrs May Howard and Mr W J Grady from Muscatine attended the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eila Clark
Davenport
Herman Pieper
Wichita
Kan
J. S. Clark
Arlington Ave
W. J. Grady
May Howard
Miss Becker and Glen Dale United in Marriage
Miss Helen Becker and Glen Dale were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the Trinity rectory with Rev. A. J. E. Ross officiating. The couple left last evening for an extended trip and have many friends pleased to hear the news. Mrs Dale is employed in the Huttig Manufacturing company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Becker
Glen Dale
Trinity Rectory
A. J. E. Ross
Mrs. Dale
Reds to be entertained by Whites next May
Members of the Reds who won the Epworth League membership contest will be guests at an entertainment by the Whites on May 22. The program details are partly a surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
St. Katherine's Guild Holds Rectory Sale
The St. Katherine's Guild hosted a successful sale and ice cream social at the rectory yesterday afternoon. Despite cool weather for ice cream, the young ladies reported pleasing results and enjoyed their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Katherine’s Guild
Maennerchor Ladies Meet For Sewing Social
The Maennerchor Ladies Sewing Society gathered this afternoon at Mrs. Herman Mahraun's home on 1012 Climer Street. Members sewed and socialized, with refreshments served late in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennerchor
Maennerchor Ladies’ Sewing Society
Herman Mahraun
Climer Street
Swan Receives Handsome Postal Card Album Gift
F W Swan entertained the Batterson clerks on Tuesday evening and was surprised with a beautiful postal card album. The next morning he found a large number of postal cards delivered through the mail, adding to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW. Swan
F. W. Swan
Batterson
Miriam Aid Society Plans Wednesday Sewing Meeting
The Miriam Aid society will meet at Mrs. Thomas Watson's home at 2 o'clock next Wednesday afternoon. The gathering will be spent sewing with refreshments served. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid
Miriam Aid Society
Thomas Watson
East Third Street
Dance Invitation from Rock Island Clubs at Watch Tower
Invitations have been received by Muscatine residents for a dance to be given by the Qui Vive and Hiawatha clubs of Rock Island at the Watch Tower venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qui Vive
Hiawatha
Rock Island
Watch Tower
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Winns Home
Mrs George Winn hosted the South Muscatine Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church at her East Seventh Street home yesterday afternoon. Attendance was strong and a large amount of work was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winn
South Muscatine
J. C. Club Meets at Mrs Geible Home
The J C club met yesterday at Mrs Sarah Geible's residence on Newell Avenue. A large number attended and the afternoon was spent sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Club
Sarah Geible
Newell Avenue
Lemon Club to Initiate Eight Members Tonight
The Lemon Club will meet this evening at the Muscatine Business College to initiate eight new members. The gathering marks a planned formal induction and ongoing club activities in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Club
Muscatine
Collee
City Property Descriptions and Mortgages in Muscatine
A notice details property in Muscatine including a 6 inch wide strip along lot 4 in block 11 adjoining lot 5, and the Commercial house. It notes a life interest to C Toohey and X Schaefer from Oct 1 1904 expiring Sept 1 2913. Four mortgages totaling 15006 involve W H Jones and George H Jones on lot 5 in W H Hoopes addition with a $1 consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
W. H. Jones
George H. Jones
W. H. Hoopes
Crown Restaurant Dinner Offer by J A Bond Owner
J A Bond proprietor invites patrons to dine at the Crown Restaurant, highlighting meals and service. The notice emphasizes hospitality and invites guests to enjoy meals in a classic dining setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Crown Restaurant
J. A. Bond
Baroness de Massy Sentenced for Murder in Broadway Case
Anisia Louise de Massy known as Baroness de Massy, recently convicted of shooting Gustav Simon, a Broadway shirt and waist manufacturer, was sentenced in New York to seven years and five months in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anisia Louise de Massy
Will Deliver Address by Mark Wayne Williams in Lime City
Mark Wayne Williams of London England and former Lime City church pastor will lecture Life and Death in London at Lime City Christiaan church on Saturday evening May 18 at 7 30. All are invited. Ad Mission 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wayne Williams
London
Lime City
England
Christian Church of
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