Red hot session as Wapello county GOP backs Perkins
May 19 special from Ottumwa reports a fiery Republican county convention with standpatters led by G W Dickens and Cummins forces clashing over leadership. Credentials favored Perkins delegates by nearly 30 votes, with Louisa County caucuses also backing Perkins and Union County sending a Morrow slate to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Wapello County
I. H. Hammond
G. W. Dickens
Spillman
Cummins
E. H. Emery
Dickens
C. W. Whitmore
Mr. Emery
Emil Fecht
anti-Cummins
Perkins
Credentials Committee
Louisa County
Pat
Wapello
Sioux City
Port Louisa Township
Morning Sun
Letts
Union
Morrow
Des Moines
W. W. Morrow
Union County
Oskaloosa
Band Concert Sunday At City Railway Park
A band concert is set for Sunday afternoon at 3 30 p m at City Railway Park. The event promises a cool and shady venue for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Railway Park
Columbia to Begin Season with Moonlight Excursions
The steamer Columbia launched at Kahlke yards in Rock Island will start service May 26 from this city with moonlight trips. It will run Davenport to Burlington service with Helen Blair, including special excursions for Roach & Musser Hose Co and the Methodist Sunday school while under strict inspector oversight.
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Columbia
Rock Island
Kahlke
Roach & Musser Hose Company
Davenport
Helen Blair
Muscatine
Burlington
Here
Methodist
United States
Knapp and Carey
Dubuque
Red Wing
Mississippi
Blair
Sidney
St. Louis
Diamond Joe Packet Company
St. Paul
Quincy and St. Paul
Forepaugh and Sells Circus to Visit Muscatine June 20
Forepaugh and Sells will bring 75 circus cars to Muscatine on Wednesday June 20 with a full show including menagerie side shows and a new grand spectacular fire exhibit by an experienced fire department. The event aims to attract visitors from surrounding areas and boost local merchants while peanuts and pink lemonade are in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Fred A. Morgan
Forepaugh & Sells
Retail Merchants’ Association
Forepaugh
Selis
Chicago
Hale
St. Louis
East Hill
Nagel Must Stand Trial in Rock Island Case
Judge Gest ruled in Rock Island that William Nagel must face continued prosecution despite defense claims of dismissal on four month trial delay. The ruling rejects discharge on technical grounds, distinguishing Nagel from Cook and Newlin precedents and outlining the reasoning used in the absence of higher court guidance.
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Gest
Rock Island
William Nagel
Supreme Court
Cook
Nagel
Tie
Josephine Collet
H. A. Weld
Adair Pleasants
Excursion Outlines Davenport to Burlington by Rail
A special Rock Island train will run from Davenport to Burlington on Sunday June 3 under Tri City Carpenters union auspices. Depart Davenport 8:00 AM arriving Muscatine 9:20 and Burlington 10:20 AM. return 7:00 PM arriving Davenport 8:30 PM. Round trip 1.50 from Muscatine.
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Rock Island Railroad
Davenport
Burlington
Tri- City Carpenters’ Union
Muscatine
The
Turners of Burlington
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Here
Riverside
City News Warns Against Speeding In Streets
A city marshal notice warns motorists not to exceed speed limits to protect pedestrians. Police will arrest offenders without warning as fast driving endangers the public and city streets. Enforcement aims to prevent accidents before fatal results occur.
Mrs Campbell Found Dead in Burlington Home
Mrs Mary Campbell aged, living with her son Thomas Campbell of Burlington, was found dead in bed yesterday morning after a brief illness. Doctors ruled natural causes likely epilepsy. she previously lived in West Liberty and is survived by daughter Minnie Holbrook in Lincoln. Her remains will be moved to West Liberty for burial.
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E. H. King
Mary A. Campbell
Thomas K. Campbell
Burlington
Mr. King
Campbell
West Liberty
Minnie Holbrook
Lincoln
Neb
Earth
Society calendar highlights next week
Monday events include a Thimble Bee Maennerchor Concert German Congregational concert and Mothers club. Tuesday features Spalding club. Wednesday offers Twelve to One Card club and Lucky Thirteen Card club. Friday brings Argus lodge reception Boating club and Mrs J J Havercamp entertaining.
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Thimble Bee
Maennerchor
Mothers’ Club
Lucky Thirteen
Argus Lodge
J. J. Havercamp
Wilton Leads After Third Inning in Local Ball Game
Wilton high school holds a lead at the end of the third inning as the ball game unfolds at the local ball grounds. The visitors scored five runs in the first inning to one for Wilton, with no runs by either side in the second or third innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilton High School
Messellae
Cna Cae Seesdink
Irish Nell Again In The Toils
Irish Nell a city figure is back in custody and faces a hearing this afternoon in Justice Eversmeyer s court. She had been released on a friend s forfeit to keep the peace, but the friend demanded its return after the police locked her up for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Remarkable cure claim for Orrine alcohol remedy
An advertisement touts Orrine as the best aid to temperance, claiming it cures liquor cravings and nervous wrecks. It offers two secret and public forms, guaranteed refunds, and a price of one dollar per box from A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Stein’s Packard Damaged In Railroad Crossing Incident
Dr. Stein's large Packard was badly damaged while crossing railroad tracks on the way to Wilton. The front end was lifted by the incline, the flywheel struck the steel rail, tearing part of the engine. The party, with Mrs. Stein, returned home and the car was sent to Davenport for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Dr. Stein
Davenport
Wilton Notes Busy Weekend Travel and Events
Wilton residents plan visits to Cedar Rapids Marengo Stronghurst and Muscatine with relatives and friends. A church supper alumni notices and a Presbyterian meeting are announced along with high school reunion dues.
Local residents return from Presbyterian General Assembly
Several Muscatine people came back from Des Moines where the Presbyterian general assembly is in session. Rev. and Mrs. Ellott and Dr. and Mrs. E. H. King returned home within the past day. The assembly opened last Thursday and continues through Sunday May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. King
Des Moines
Presbyterian Assembly
Muscatine
Presbyterian General Assembly
Opening chapters of A Knot of Blue debut Monday
The Journal begins the new story A Knot of Blue with opening chapters set to appear Monday evening. The piece urges readers to follow the serialization and notes the Monday evening release.
Crull Aboard Fi Paso to Fredonia After City Visit
A. Crull was a passenger on the Fi Paso this afternoon bound for Fredonia after spending the week in the city attending to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Crull
Fredonia
Splendid Record Cites Dr King Pills Cure
Advertisement notes Dr King's New Life Pills as a splendid remedy curing headache biliousness constipation and more. Claims effective results with a 25 cent price and promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Muscatine Marshal Warns on Speed Limits
City Marshal M. J. Flannery warns all drivers in Muscatine Iowa to obey local ordinances and state law. Anyone speeding more than eight miles per hour will be arrested and prosecuted.
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City of
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
State of
Iowa
Muscatine Ladies Return From Maquoketa Meeting
Mrs J H Eversmeyer and Mrs A F Cruz returned from the fourteenth district federation convention in Maquoketa held May 17 and 18. A reception for visiting delegates was hosted by Mrs Lydia Johnson. Miss Catherine Hayes spoke on The Ideal Club and plans included Clinton visits. Mrs Marie P Peck also appeared on the program at the Congregational church. A noon dinner was provided by the P E O club.
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Muscatine
Maquoketa
J. H. Eversmeyer
A. F. Cruz
Lydia Johnson
Catherine Hayes
Twentieth Century Club
The
Ideal Club
Boating Club Elects Officers For Friday Outings
The Y W C A Boating club elected officers including Captain Carolyn Deane and First Mate Elizabeth Bridgmar. The 18 member group plans signals between boats, monthly Friday slough outings, and picnic lunches.
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Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
Slough
Carolyn Deane
Elizabeth Bridg
Ladies Aid Church Picnic at Weed Park
The Ladies' Aid society of the First M. E. church held its final meeting of the year as a picnic at Weed park yesterday afternoon. A special car carried about sixty members and the gentlemen joined for supper in the club house dining room. The day ended with a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the First M. E. Church
Weed Park
Ladies Aid to be Entertained at Havercamp Home
Members of the Ladies Aid society of the First M. E. Church will gather at Mrs. J. J. Havercamp's home on Iowa avenue next Friday afternoon. A program will be presented and refreshments served. Hostesses include Mrs. J. D. Fulham Mrs. Will Gracy Mrs. Clyde Martin Mrs. S Wu Johnson and Mrs. George Hahn.
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Ladies Aid Society
First M. E. Church
J. J. Havercamp
Iowa Avenue
Havercamp
J. D. Fulham
Will Gracy
Clyde Martin
S. Wu. Johnson
George Hahn
Mothers Club Meets Monday Afternoon on East Eleventh
The Mothers' club will gather Monday afternoon with Mrs. C. E. Crow on East Eleventh street. Roll call will cover current events. Dr. H. Johnson Dean will lecture on The Hygiene of the Eyes and Mrs. Noble will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnson Dean
Mothers’ Club
C. E. Crow
East Eleventh Street
Mrs. Noble
Will Have Reception Friday Evening May 25
Argus Lodge Iowa Legion of Honor announces a reception Friday evening May 25 at the lodge hall to honor members and guests. Local officers and lodge representatives invite community members to attend and celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Lodge
Iowa
Legion of Honor
Picnic at Weed Park Draws Rockford Guest and Sorosis Members
Miss Grace Kennedy of Rockford Illinois, sister of Mrs. B. C. Preston, attended a Weed park picnic last night as an out of town guest. Several Sorosis society members were present among the group of young ladies enjoying the evening.
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Weed Park
Grace Kennedy
Rockford, Ill
B. C. Preston
The
Sorosis Society
Pocahontas Lodge Initiates New Members
At a Pocahontas lodge Ladies auxiliary to Tribe No. 95 R. M. meeting last night five new members were initiated. The organization has recently risen in prominence in the city and is rapidly gaining new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
R. M
W. R. C. Industrial Holds Pleasant Session
Members of the W. R. C. Industrial met at the G. A. R. hall Thursday afternoon for a pleasant session. A program was presented, followed by refreshments and a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R.C. Industrial
W. R. C. Industrial
G. A. R. Hall
Lucky Thirteen Card Club Meets Wednesday
The Lucky Thirteen Card club will meet with Mrs. Ed. Stapleton on Cedar Street next Wednesday afternoon.
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Lucky Thirteen Card Club
Thimble Bee Meeting Scheduled Monday Afternoon
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will gather Monday afternoon at 1105 Mulberry Street with Mrs. Charles Heller for a local club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Bee
Colonel Hare Thimble
Charles Heller
Mulberry Street
Wyant Sisters Host Card Evening at West Fourth
Misses Josephine and Florence Wyant entertain at their West Fourth street home this evening. Mrs. Josephine Wyant will be the special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Wyant
Josephine
Florence Wyant
West Fourth Street
Josephine Vncoper
Spalding Club Meets With Miss Klein Tuesday Evening
Members of the Spalding club will meet with Miss Klein on West Third Street Tuesday evening for a scheduled gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Club
Miss Klein
West Third Street
Twelve to One Card Club Meets at Mrs Martin Home
The Twelve to One Card club will gather at Mrs. Orville Martin's home on West Fifth Street next Wednesday afternoon May 23. Mrs Martin will be hostess for the event with members attending from the area and time after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Martin
Twelve To One
Card Club
West Fifth Street
Real estate transfers recorded in county deeds
Deeds filed list transfers: Rebecca Bond and husband to Robert Welch for lot 4 Hopkinson's sub subdivision outlet 19 in sec 33 township 77 range 2 west of 5th meridian with $3050. Arthur O. Lawrence and wife to Laura M. Reeder and husband for lot 1 in sub division of block 1 Lawyers' addition to city with $4000. Edward H. Vaupel to Blass Rudolph for lot 4 block 1 Stortz's addition with $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Rebecca Bond
Robert Welch
Hopkinson
Outlet
Arthur
Lawrence
Laura M. Reeder
Edward H. Vaupel
Blass Rudolph
Stortz
Sign Painter Brandenburg Promises Quick, Local Service
An advertisement offers call to Brandenburg the sign painter based in Muscatine. It touts first class street painting, quick turnaround, and local spending. Sat is faction guaranteed and urges, when you think of paint, think Brandenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stgw
Muscatine
Brandenburg
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Mahaska
Journal
Kemble House
Bankeye Pearl Button Co
G. MI. Titus
Second Street
M. Journal
DAVIS
Davis Soap Works
Union Park Place
le Mars
Chas. E. Flaugher
Les Mars
H. D. Horst
West Second Si
Muscatine City
Lowa Avenue
Iinterurban
Maccabee Hall
the Crown Restaurant
Texas
Sterlin
Barger
Wilson Shoe Store
C.J. Planske
Bancroft
B. Earnst Evers._oyer
Planske
Chicaco
W. L. Crull
el Paso
Laura Jerirg
East Ninth Street
Stein
L. M. Wilson
Stronghurst
Ill
Fred Brock
H. E. Strong
Springville
K. J. McAuley
W. A. Pye
Ilten
Pacudah
Fred Maurer
J. B. Bloom
Alvin Burton
Centerville
M. C. Cronin
Elvern Knott
Hindert Johnson
Harry Shafit
M. E. Church
Mar A
M. Sullivan
Presbyterian Acie
Kensington
C. Fulton
Weil Red Wing
Reeds Landing
la Crosse
Pu du Chien
le Claire Cone
Poner
I Davenport
Nes Moines
Keokuk
M. J. Flannery
Boating Club
Mar
Ida MacQuown
Gertrude Chenoweth
Clara Durst
Marconi
Grace Roach
Ladies Aid OF
Ladies Aid
W. G. Block Co
Jackson Electric Supply Co
Stein’s
Hohler Bros
Business College
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