Local News Briefs From Crown Restaurant to Bushel Prices
Local items report dining at the Crown restaurant owned by J A Bond. Rent ads note two flats for rent near Blanchard Pike. Farm prices list table potatoes at 7 cents per bushel from Faner rural New York. Railcar trips mention Firefly service with Florence Mark and Ella Mark traveling to Davenport Clinton. Clergy visits note Rev Father Kuhlman of St Louis leaving for Wisconsin. Mrs A Sander improves at home and Mrs S J Dangerfield returns from Rock Island. For sale a four year old standard bred driving team. Ella Mark, L O T M state commander, departs for Davenport and Clinton to attend Maccabees meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mark
Davenport
Clinton
Settlement Paid on Mrs Blanchard's Life Policy
Charles A Blanchard of Woodstock Oregon reports full settlement of a $1000 life policy claim from Pioneer Life Association of America Davenport Iowa. The certificate was in the name of his wife Mary A Blanchard who died February 7 1907. Blanchard formerly resided in Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blanchard
Oregon Daily Journal
Charles A. Blanchard
Woodstock
Ore
Pioneer Life Association of America
Davenport
Iowa
Mary A. Blanchard
Blanchard
Muscatine
Graving Charged With Intoxication Before Judge Howe
John Graving appeared before Judge Howe to answer the intoxication charge as the paper went to press. The hearing was underway late this afternoon pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graving
Howe
Card of Thanks to Pearl City Music Company
Clarence Schoemaker thanks Pearl City Music Company and manager W K Barber for delivery of the piano awarded in the recent contest. He says the piano was as represented and recommends the company to prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City Music Company
W. K. Barber
Clarence Schoemaker
Demorest Avenue
Printer-editor seeks Norwegian buyer for weekly
SNAP advertises a printer-editor fluent in Norwegian offering a Norwegian weekly for sale. Invoices placed at 1100 dollars, office reported 2100 dollars in business last year and is asking 700 dollars with easy terms. Tribune Kindred N D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SNAP
Tribune
Kindred
N. D
Mary New Cases for June Term Heard
New cases filed for the June term are piling up in the county clerk’s office. Judge Jackson set hearings on several matters and approved guardianship reports. Mrs. H J Woods seeks 1450 from Frank Ashcraft after a Mulberry street collision injuring her arm. Cora Brumwell seeks divorce from Jesse Brumwell and child custody. F A Hardy & Co sue for 159.40. Foreclosure actions and estate matters also advance with guardian reports approved and hearings scheduled for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacie Jackson
H. J. Woods Hag
Frank Ashcraft
Mulberry Street
Brigy
Cora M. Brumwell
Jesse C. Brumwel
Donald Hurlbut Bramwell
F. A. Hardy & Co
Mary Shellhammer
Theodore Jones
Jackson
J. FE. McIntosh
Carl Brady
Thomas Brown
Anna K. Gazell
Junze Jackson
Eugenes
Gazell
William Verry
Guarantee Fund Subscribed for Tabernacle Building
The Union Evangelistic association met at the Y M C A to start a fundraising drive for a $5,000 guarantee fund to cover the Tabernacle building and related expenses for the Sunday meetings. By noon pledges reached over $900 as ministers and members distributed sheets to secure commitments. Signers would be assessed only if necessary, with funds expected to come in during the first ten days of the evangelist’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Evangelistic Association
Henry Facks Found Dead in Bed at Home
Henry Facks 1830 born in Hanover Germany died at his 1294 Wisconsin Street residence likely from cancer after years of illness. Found by his son William this morning with wife Anna and two surviving children Henry and William in the city. daughter Mrs Ulrich in Germany. Funeral plans not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Facks
Wisconsin Street
William
Germany
Hanover
Anna Meier
Henry
Wiliam Facks
Ulrich
Excitement at Boat Landing Ends With Marshal Pushed Into River
A W. W. excursion boat carrying about a thousand people from Rock Island Davenport and local crowds reached the levee yesterday afternoon. As the barge lodged the crowd pressed the gang plank was raised and Marshal Flannery was shoved into the river while efforts to keep people off the barge continued. After a second landing the shore crowd rushed the boat.
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W. W
West Moline Athletic Association
Rock Island
Davenport
Marshal Flannery
George Well Returns to Muscatine in Stein Furniture Post
George M. Well, formerly of this city, has come back to Muscatine after six years in Chicago and accepted a position with the S. G. and P. Stein Furniture Co. Mrs. Well and the family will move back to the city in a few weeks. Friends of Well will be glad to see him back at the city’s leading furniture house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Furniture
George M. Well
Muscatine
Chicago
S. G. and P. Stein Furniture Co
Dies at Fairfield Miss Nellie Foxarty Passes Away
Muscatine residents learn of the death of their cousin Miss Nellie Foxarty at her Fairfield Iowa home. She was a highly regarded young lady who had visited Muscatine several times and made many friends. She was a cousin of Mrs. Ella Moynahan Mrs. J. P. Ryan Mrs. G. F. McMahon and Miss Anna Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Nellie Foxarty
Fairfield
Iowa
Miss Fogarty
Ella Moynahan
J. P. Ryan
G. F. McMahon
Anna Dwyer
Ora Gladstein Charged With Assault Near Synagogue
Ora Gladstein faces an assault charge filed this morning by B Skoliik. The alleged incident occurred near the Jewish synagogue at Seventh and Spring streets. Gladstein is to have a hearing Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Gladstein
B. Skoliik
Seventh and Spring Streets
Muscatine High School Senior Class Plans Tomorrow Picnic
At a noon meeting the Muscatine High School senior class decided to hold their annual picnic tomorrow with arrangements to be finalized later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Mission Closes at St Marys Church
Final services of the eight day mission at St Marys Catholic church were held last evening. Rev J H Otten summarized week’s work and urged greater piety and perseverance. Attendance was large with every seat filled at 7 36 pm. Papal benediction followed. The mission was judged very successful and Rev Father Grieser is praised for securing capable ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. H. Otten
Father Grieser
Grieser
Spuds Defeat Centrals 14 to ? in Amateur Baseball
Amateur baseball in the city Sunday saw limited games. Rehmel's Spuds beat the Centrals 14 to to at the fair ground park with Hintermeister cork and Murphy Welch handling battery duties. Little Japs also won 8 to 6 over East Hill Juniors with Kautz Stein and Clark Scott as batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground Park
Rehmel’s Spuds
Centrals
Hintermeister
Cork
Murphy
Welch
Little Japs
East Hill
Kautz
Stein
Clark
Scott
Infant Myrtle Wingerter Dies at Nine Months
Miss Myrtle Wingerter, nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wingerter of 512 West Seventh street, died yesterday afternoon at the family home due to infantile trouble. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 o clock from St Marrs church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wingerter
Myrtle
Fred Wingerter
West Seventh Street
St. Marr's Church
Sanborn Issues Sweeping Injunction Against Striking Molders
Federal Judge Sanborn issued a permanent injunction restraining striking union molders at Allis Chalmers from interfering with non unionists and the company business. The decision makes concerted picketing effectively impossible in Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Sanborn
Allis Chalmers Company
Sermons by Rev D E Butler at Electric Park
The Rev D E Butler of Galesburg A M E church will preach two sermons at Electric Park on June 23. An afternoon talk titled After the Ball and an evening sermon Does the Negro Help or Hinder in American civilization are planned with Panchet band music and illustrated pictures to accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Butler
Galesburg A. M. E
Electric Park
Panchet Band
Mrs Latta and Sister Visit Muscatine Friends
Des Moines resident Mrs. Alva Latta and her sister Mrs. Lou Lieberknecht of Grandview are spending a few days visiting Muscatine friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Latta
Des Moines
Lou Lieberknecht
Grandview
Rock Island Railroad Pleads Guilty in Rebates Case
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad company admits guilt in an indictment charging rebates on coffee shipments from a Toledo firm. Judge imposes and the railroad pays a $20,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Com
Ledo Firm
Defective Sidewalk Leads to Lawsuit and Sheriff Sale
Eila Mohr sues the city for 500 dollars claiming injuries after stepping on a defective sidewalk along Fourth Street between Oak and Spring. The suit cites a private crossing to a lumber yard and a 36 foot reach from Spring. A sheriff sale is set for May 25 to satisfy Ogilvie Brothers and Mertha Gabriel general execution on northerly 60 feet of lot 5 block 11 Ogilvie addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eila Mohr
Fourth Street
Oak
Spring
Fourth Streets
Ogilvie
Ormanist
Mertha Gabriel
Baccalaureate Sermon Highlights Local Commencement
The Columbus Junction high school held its baccalaureate service at the Methodist church with Dr. McMichael of Monmouth College delivering the class sermon on Seek Ye First. The event celebrated 15 graduates as town activities include gatherings at various homes and visits among residents across Muscatine and Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
McMichael
Monmouth College
W. F. Hall
Bessie Sneer
Noland
Millen
Brinton
Grace Noland
Lottie Wilcox
Will O'Conner
Minnie Bowman
Gladys Blake
Muscatine
Theodore Grafe
Frank Coffin
Medical
Philadelphia
Arthur Sprague
Keota
Rev
Graham
Lottie Letts
Washington
Hartman
Letts
Frank Brown
Lina Dunker
G. W. Brock
Reuben Blair
Longmont
Col
Nellie
W. L. Curtis
West Liberty
R. C. Butler
Burton
Minneapolis
Mr. Butler
Olive Todd
Hal Harrison
Hampton
G. D. Harris
Samuels' Ice Cream Parlor Offers Sodas and Chocolates
The shop invites patrons to enjoy ice cream sodas, chocolates, and bon bons at Samuels' with a focus on classic confections and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuels
Misses Lula and Ida Martz Host Melpine Society Evening
Miss Lula and Ida Martz were surprised by friends at their Melpine home on Friday evening May 17. Guests arrived at 8:30 and enjoyed games musical selections and refreshments before departing late in the night. Participants included Ma bel Sauer Carrie Paul Lillie Halling Mabel Pace Alice Con triman Gertrude Raub Myrile Sauer Bessie Raub Lula Martz Ida Martz Elmer Hetzler Albert Sauer M Pace Arthur Hetzler Rue Pace Willis King John Hetzler Frank Sauer Edward Sauer Lee Pace Elmer Paul Albert Halling Herman Kretchmer Henry Martz Robert Martz and Otto Martz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Ida Martz
Melpine
Mabel Sauer
Carrie Paul
Lillie Halling
Mabel Pace
Alice Contriman
Gertrude Raub
Myrile Sauer
Bessie Raub
Mabel Brownawell
Elmer Hetzler
Albert Sauer
M. P. Pace
Arthur Hetzler
Rue Pace
Willis King
John Hetzler
Frank
Edward Sauer
Lee Pace
Elmer Paul
Albert Halling
Herman Kretchmer
John
Henry
Robert
Otto Martz
Nola Conner Hosts Shower For Davenport Bride-To-Be
Miss Nola Conner entertained guests at her Climer Street home Saturday for a happy thought shower and slumber party honoring Miss Fannie Willits of Davenport. Willits plans to wed Peter King of Ames, Iowa in June. Local and out of town friends attended, enjoying games, music, and refreshments. Edne Volkers stayed on for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Conner
Climer Street
Fannie Willits
Davenport
Peter King
Ames
Iowa
Blanche Lewis
Julia Coleman
Edna Volkers
Ada Willits
Elsie Hentzelmann
Elma Lewis
Christina Niebling
Carrie Opelt
Minnie Porter
Leota Rendieman
Bessie Reesink
Gertie Reesink
Edne Volkers
Miss Conner
Golden Wedding Celebration for S. E. Whicher Couple
Mr and Mrs S E Whicher celebrate their Golden Wedding with a city life spanning over fifty years. Mr Whicher has lived here since 1839 and Mrs Whicher since 1853. Four children survive Frank Mary E George Mason and Alice Kellogg. An anniversary dinner is planned at 6 pm at their residence with Mrs Kellogg of St Louis attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Whicher
West Street
Whicher
Muscatine
Frank
Mary E
George Mason
Brooklin
Alice W. Kellogg
St. Louis
Alice Kellogg
Ottumwa Publisher Engaged to Fremont Teacher
James F. Powell publisher of the Ottumwa Cour ier announces his engagement to Miss Mary E. Gardner a teacher at Ottumwa High School both well known in their communities Friends note Powell is popular and Gardner has many accomplishments The marriage date is not yet announced.
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Ottumwa
Muscatine
James F. Powell
Iowa
Mary E. Gardner
Fremont
Nebraska
Powell
Sigma Omega Girls Entertained Saturday Afternoon
Miss Hazel Wagner hosted the Sigma Omega club Saturday at Hershey's pasture. The gathering was enjoyed with a delicious lunch served by the girls and the group returned home at 8 30 PM, pleased with the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Omega
Hazel Wagner
Sigma Omega Club
Hershey's Pasture
Delightful dancing party near Atalissa by Mr and Mrs Wiese
Mr and Mrs William Wiese hosted seventy friends Saturday evening at a delightful dance two and a half miles southeast of Atalissa. Thomas' orchestra provided music and refreshments were served as guests departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiese
Atalissa
Thomas
B Y P U Picnic Supper Planned at Wood Park
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church plans a picnic supper at Wood Park on Tuesday evening May 21 if weather permits. If conditions are unfavorable, the event will be moved to the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Woeed Park
Colonel Hare Circle Plans Urgent Meeting
A called meeting of the Colonel Hare circle will be held tomorrow afternoon at 8 40 at Mrs Cummins home on Ninth street. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Ladies' Aid Society Reschedules Meeting After Funeral
The Baptist Ladies' Aid sewing society moves its meeting to Tuesday at 2 PM due to Miss Luise Miller's funeral at the German Baptist church. The Mite sewing society will meet Thursday at Mrs Owen Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Sewing Society
Luise Miller
German Baptist Church
Mite Sewing Society
Owen Smith
Delegates Return Home From Oskaloosa Federation Meeting
Muscatine delegates at the Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Oskaloosa last week returned home Saturday afternoon. Local representatives Mrs. Albert Critz Mrs. J W Eells and Mrs. Emerson Houopes praised the sessions and the hospitality of Oskaloosa residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs
Oskaloosa
Albert Critz
J. W. Eells
Emerson Houopes
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the Crown Restaurant
J. A. Bond
Blanchard Pike. Co
Faner
New York
Hinkle & Flannervy
Florence Mark
Ciinton
Father Kuhlman
Wisconsin
S. J. Dangerfield
R. c. Ousley
Dr. Clapp
Charles ‘Blanchard
Mulberry
Third Street
M. Thurman
Ic. Peto
Eaton & Tarr
Cedar Street
Isett Avenue
East Fifth Street
Henry Bitzer
Chase & Sanborn’s
Kinkle & Flannery
Journal
Mary
Eral
Mrs. Brum
Well
W. KE. Johnson
Frank Hummel
G. J
C. Hampers
Cora Elizabeth McCoy
Marvy Peterson
City
E. B. Fulham
J. G. Latz
Tive
Son
Wasg
George Well
ST. Mary’s Church
D. of H. Friends
High Life Coffee
Geo. Eitman
Paudict
Toben, Malone & Co
Society Notes
Muscatine Ladies
Oska
Loosa, Iowa
Veal
Tendertoin
Pkg. Co
East Second
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