The Power of Love at the Grand This Evening
Local listings note The Power of Love performing at the Grand tonight. Also shows include Father Vaughan at the Grand this evening. James Dennis hospitalized at Bellevue for treatment. A marriage license issued to Will A Grunder and Miss Faye Rick. Several residents travel to Chicago for visits and medical updates. Corn cure advertised by Bestenlehner and fire insurance offered by John A Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McKee
Will A. Grunder
Faye
Rick
Special meeting of Excelsior Hose company called
A special meeting of the Excelsior Hose company is set for this evening at the company quarters to act on Lyons invitation per order, Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Hose Company
Lyons
Archbishop Bourgade Dies in Chicago Hospital
The Most Rev. Peter Bourgade archbishop of Santa Fe died in a Chicago hospital yesterday after being admitted for illness. His death marks a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in the Southwest with his leadership spanning several decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Bourgade
Chicago
Peter Bourgade
Santa Fe
Plans Accepted For New Muscatine County Jail
The Muscatine county board of supervisors accepted architect Mills of Detroit plans for a modern stone jail with residence. The building, to be built at Fourth and Walnut, includes multiple cells, a juvenile department, baths, and two inmate entry points, with work expected to start in four weeks.
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Mills
Detroit
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Court House
Thaw Downhearted After Sanity Hearing Ends
Fatigued after three days of hearings on his sanity and a brief Saturday night testimony, Harry K Thaw slept in the sheriff's room and said he was not as nervous as reporters claimed He blamed nervousness on careful speech and a late change of stenographers His experts warned his conduct on the stand prejudiced his case and he feels discouraged A decision on his liberty from Matteawan asylum may come from Judge Morschauser on May 25.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Havens
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Stanford White
Morschauser
King Manuel Chooses Love Over Royal Match
In Lisbon the Mundo claims King Manuel loves the young daughter of a queen's lady in waiting, risking disruption of planned royal alliances. With Manuel now king, a suitable European marriage is seen as vital, but he declares he will marry only his chosen love or none.
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Lisbon
the Mundo
Manuel
Amelie
Oporto
Truck Drivers Union Votes Strike. General Walkout Delayed
The Truck Drivers' union voted yesterday at Bricklayers' hall in Chicago to strike. Final decision on a citywide walkout is postponed to Wednesday night at a special meeting in the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Union
Chicago, Ill
College Professor to Speak at Grace English Lutheran Banquet
Dr. Jacob Zutzy of Carthage Indiana will deliver the principal address at the Men's Luther League banquet of Grace English Lutheran Church on Friday evening May 29. The talk titled Distinctive Points of Lutheranism will address male church members, with a banquet served by the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Zutzy
Carthage
Men Luther League
Jacob Zutzy
Carthage College
Grace English Lutheran Church
H. F. Martin
Mrs Giesenhaus Hosts Matinee Party At Family Theater
Mrs. Charles Giesenhaus entertained sixteen friends this afternoon at a matinee party. Guests gathered at 309 East Front Street then attended a matinee at the Family theatre with special seating, returning to the residence for social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giesenhaus
Charles Giesenhaus
East Front Street
Actor Priest to Deliver Power of Love Lecture at Grand
Father Vaughan the dramatic preacher arrives in Muscatine this afternoon for a Grand Opera House lecture on The Power of Love. The Knights of Columbus Laurent Council sponsors the event, tickets sold briskly, and the program follows his Muscatine appearance last year on the chautauqua circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Father Vaughan
Priest
Laurent Council
the Knights of Columbus
Degree of Honor meeting moved to East Hill residence
Due to the illness of Mrs. Henry Pressler's daughter, the Degree of Honor Industrial meeting will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Emma Fesler's home on East Hill. Full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pressler
Degree of Honor Industrial
Emma Fesler
East Hill
Philathea Class Plans Doll Dressing Evening at Patten Home
The Philathea class of First M E Church will meet with Miss Pearce at 406 Iowa avenue this evening at 8 o clock to dress dolls for sending to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
M. E. Church
Major John Circle Called Meeting At Mrs McCord Home
The Major John Circle will hold a called meeting at the home of Mrs M E McCord 411 Walnut street on Tuesday evening. Business of importance is to be transacted per order of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
M. E. McCord
Walnut Street
Strong Bill at Bijou Features Otura Japs
The Bijou theatre presents an unusual weekly bill headlined by the Otura Japs, a four member Japanese acrobatic troupe. Ethel Hammond sings well as soubrette, Every and Pearl are noted blackface performers, drawing large crowds. Tomorrow afternoon is School Children's Day with free admission for city schoolchildren, a charity act by Manager Gollos to showcase the troupe’s skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otura
Bijou
Ethel Hammond
Every
Pearl
Gollos
Snell Will Again Under Legal Fire
Bloomington Illinois May 18 A second effort to break the will of the eccentric Col Tom Snell the millionaire who cut off his only son with 50 a year was begun today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Tom Snell
Irvin Davis Confesses to Breaking and Entering
Irvin Davis was arrested by Chief W J Vannatta and charged with breaking and entering the Harry Glatstein second hand store on East Second street. He confessed and awaits trial before Judge D W Jackson in a few days. A revolver was found at the Davis home and a watch and other items were found at Weed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Davis
W. J. Vannatta
Harry Glatstein
East Second Street
Davis
D. W. Jackson
Cypress Street
Weed Park
Two Men Die In Lake Superior Plant Fire at Sault Ste Marie
A major blaze at the Lake Superior corporation plant across the river from Sault Ste Marie Michigan killed two men and destroyed property valued at about 350000. The fire swept the paper mill and power house of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Lake Superior Corporation
Canadian Sea
Ways and Means Ends Tariff Revision Push In Session
Washington May 18 the committee on ways and means served a final notice no tariff revision at this session. Mr Clark of Missouri moved an omnibus favorable report on about eighty tariff reduction and removal bills but the motion failed by a solid Republican vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Ways and Means
Washington, D. C
Committee On Ways and Means
Clark
Missouri
Work in the Second Degree at Iowa Lodge No 2 Masons
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock there will be work in the second degree at Iowa lodge No 2 A F and A M All brethren in good standing are cordially invited by the W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Memorial Services Highlight at General Conference
Baltimore May 18 memorial services honored bishops and officers of the Methodist Episcopal Church who died in the past quadrennium. The observance occupied most of today's session during the general conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bake Sale by United Brethren Ladies at Mc Colm’s
The United Brethren church ladies plan a cake doughnut bread and coffee cake sale at Mc Colm's dry goods store on Saturday May 23. A Wesleyan Bible class meeting will be held at the M E church parlors this evening at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies of the United Brethren Church
McColm's Dry Good Store
Wesleyan Bible Class
M. E. Church
Four Young Women Hurt in Sunday Runaway Near Marshalltown
Four young women were hurt in a Sunday afternoon runaway north of Marshalltown Iowa. Lottie Fouch 16 and Lee Dawson 21 sustained serious injuries Stella Drury 18 and Lora Specht 13 also injured.
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Marshalltown
Lottie Fouch
Lee Dawson
Stella Drury
Lora Specht
Fouch
Dawson
Walsh in City Democratic Aspirant Seeks Nomination
Mark A. Walsh of Clinton visited the city to meet supporters and outline campaign plans against Dr. DeArmand of Davenport for the Democratic congressional nomination. He expressed strong confidence in winning the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Walsh
Clinton
Dr. DeArmand
Davenport
Mr. Walsh
Colonel Hare Circle Plans Memorial Day Arrangements
The Colonel Hare Circle will meet Friday evening at the G A R hall to finalize Memorial Day observances. A committee including Mesdames Warfield Smedley Biles Riemcke and Cummins will report on grave decorations and circle members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Frank Warfield
Samuel Smedley
Joseph Biles
G. A. Riemcke
Anna Cummins
Major John Sewing Circle Plans Meeting Tomorrow
The Major John Sewing Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. William Zetler at 709 West Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Sewing Circle
William Zetler
West Eighth Street
Bar Association Members Attend Judge Richman Funeral
The Muscatine county bar plans a group funeral attendance for Judge J. Scott Richman and a memorial service opening the June term. A committee will arrange resolutions and a brief address at Memorial chapel with floral tributes from the Muscatine Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Bar Association
J. Scott Richman
Court House
J. Carskaddan
W. F. Brannan
Henry Jayne
E. M. Warner
L. J. Horan
D. W. Jackson
District Court
Bar Association of
Seventh Judicial District
Richman
Muscatine
Two Oranges Stolen From Mrs Walton’s Yard
An unknown person entered the yard of Mrs J P Walton on East Eighth street last evening and stole two oranges from her orange trees. Eight oranges remained on the tree and a limb was damaged while the thief tried to pull fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Walton
East Eighth Street
Ex Governor Jennings Attacks Congressman in Jacksonville
In the Hotel Aragon lobby ex Governor W S Jennings cousin of William Jennings Bryan struck Congressman Frank Clark with his walking stick. Clark, a Florida second district incumbent foe, had spoken at the opera house the prior evening and named Jennings among his targets. Clark accused Jennings of a public career marked by graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Clark
W. S. Jennings
W. J. Bryan
Hotel Aragon
Clark
Opera House
Jennings
Rev Bryant C Preston Returns Home From Grinnell
Rev. Bryant C Preston pastor of the First Congregational church returned home today from Grinnell Iowa where he addressed 1000 people at the Congregational church yesterday He is chaplain for the 54th regiment and spoke to Company K in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant C. Preston
First Congregational Church
Grinnell
Preston
54Th Regiment
Co. K
Music Day at Ames to feature festival at Iowa State
Music Day at Ames Iowa State College begins May 18 and continues into June 1 with a music festival day featuring performances and student ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Ames
I.a
Iowa State College
Wheat and corn futures at St Louis market May 18
Wheat July up 4 cents corn July 64 and a half cents oats May 49 and a half cents at the St Louis produce market with prices listed for May 18.
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St. Louis
Passenger Is Put Off Train At West Liberty
G W Bauserman of Marengo Indiana sues the Rock Island Railway for 1989.23 damages claiming he was forcibly ejected between West Liberty and Atalissa after a 20 minute dinner stop, forced to walk back to a former town, and humiliated before other passengers. Robert Brookes represents the plaintiff.
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Rock Island
G. W. Bauserman
Marengo
Davenport
West Liberty
Bauserman
Atalissa
Robert Brookes
Kalona Social: Miss Wade Visits With Elsie Snider
In Kalona Iowa on May 18 Miss Wade from the Wellman telephone central visited with her friend Elsie Snider Friday night. Mrs J A Kirkpatrick returned from Tipton last Friday and reports those details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Miss Wade
Telephone Central
Wellman
Elsie Snider
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Tipton
Local Society News and Obituaries Highlight Kalona Area
Mrs. H. C. Kirkpatrick improves. visits by Mrs. J. A. Stransky and Mrs. Sam Williamson. Births include a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bush, and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. F. Sommers, with a fine boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jackson. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. Tompson meet daughter Mrs. A. A. Warner. Alex Myers assists Myers estate affairs. Mrs. Dan Carpenter dies, services at Christian church, interment Sharon Hill. Amanda Ray, Kalona native, dies. services at M. E. Kalona, interment Snider. M. E. class social slated May 20.
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H. C. Kirkpatrick
J. A. Stransky
Sam Williamson
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Chas. Bush
F. Sommers
Homer Jackson
Mrs. Tompson
Des Moines
Con Ray
Udell
Iowa
M. E. Church
Kalona
Snider Cemetery
Ardon Notes and Local Visits Across Town
In Ardon Iowa on May 18 Charley Seiler and wife of Muscatine visited Edward Seiler's home. Lee Riggs injured his left thumb loading cattle at the stockyards. Mesdames Hahn and children of Moscow visited relatives in Arden. W M Riggs shipped four carloads of cattle to Chicago. Isaac Lee was kicked by a horse but no bones were broken. Various local residents and visitors from Muscatine Wilton Winslow and West Liberty are mentioned with brief notes and visits.
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Ardon
Charley Seiler
Muscatine
Edward Seiler
Lee Riggs
Henry and
Paulus Hahn
Moscow
Arden
W. M. Riggs
Chicago
Isaac Lee
Mr. Lee
J. J. Legler
Robert Schenck
Anna Byrne
Storm
Anna Bauerbach
Winslow
Arizona
William Bloom
Hugh Wigim
A. D. Timberlake
West Liberty
The Ruling Passion Plays Out at Home
A witty exchange about a daughter's reluctance to study music abroad. Mrs. Dibbs notes she was ready to send her three times, but each year the daughter chose to stay home and display her wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Beware of Inquisitive People and Their Gossip
Caution notes describe how excessive curiosity fuels a cycle of seeking knowledge and then sharing it broadly, warning that inquisitive behavior often comes with a strong urge to tell others what was learned.
Farmer seeks teams and city horses at Sulzberger barn
WANTED Every farmer to put up his team at my barn also city horses boarded by month J J Sulzberger 3rd St back of Methodist church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sulzberger
Methodist
Wanted Good Girl or Woman for General Housework
An advertisement seeks a reliable female helper for general housework located three miles from the city. Applicants are asked to call phone number 787 J for details and arrangements.
Railway Timetable and Train Listings January 5 1908
The notice lists Go East and Go West passenger schedules from Davenport and Chicago with train numbers 50 62 4 88 3 11 61 and freight Nos. 88 1 97, plus Mail and Express. Arrival and departure times are shown for key trains, with service daily except Sunday and an agent credit to W. S. Underdoak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Bt. Worth
Dallas
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Note
A fragment from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway timetable shows eastbound and westbound passenger and freight services with times including 2:30am for No 12 eastbound and 7:58am for No 91 freight, plus other adjustments.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & ST. Pal. Railway
Screeeesdl
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Ruthenberg Clothing CO
A. S. Weidling & Co
Iowa Avenue
Siegel & Isaacson, Props
J. A. Bond
the Grand
Barger & Barrows
James Dennis
Bellevue Hospital
R. L. Boydston
Adam Hartman
Edna
J. L. Caulfield
Washington Street
Bestenlehner
John Wolf
John A. Robbins
Architect Mills
Tain
Thaw
King Manuel
Avows
Cadle
Cadle’s New Jewelry Store
West Second Street
Boy
BAR
Meeting OF Bar Association
Bryan's Cousin
Canel Solon
B. C. Preston
Sheso
Elijah
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
Tran
Dis
Trict Court
G. W. Bauserman Alleges
St. Muscatine Gia
Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Soubrette
Avery & Pearl
A. M. Gollos
Park Ave
Scott House
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. Hoffman
Jayne & Man
Jayne Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Carnal
P. Ingham
East End St
H. D. Horst
New
German-American Bank
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Notary Publi
Telephone
German- Amercan Savings Bank
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National
W. D. Burk
I. S. Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
Rock Island System
Bubvys
Nce
Underdoak
Muscatine North and South Railroad
Lie
Round House
San
Fruitland
Grandview
Sian
Wapello Eveeee
Elrick Junction
Muscatine Ee Ee
Firick Junction
Monda North Bound
Muscatine Cesses
Ar Round House
Ar Grandview
Ar Eirick Junction
Ar Muscatine Ee
Ar Fruitand Sereeecce Resesses
SBS Dm
Grandviewee
Wapello
Ly Elrick Junction
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