Local notices and social updates from Muscatine area
Local items note residents and visitors including Miss Anna Webb at 115 West Eighth, Mrs J D Burke of Nevada staying with Webb, and Carl Gunzenhauser heading to Davenport for examination. A moonlight excursion contract and Y M C A tennis club meeting are announced with multiple travels by the Firefly. Union and city postings include a 1900 marriage and divorce case.
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J. D. Burke
Carson City
Nevada
Anna Webb
West Eighth Street
W. E. Bennett
Washington, D. C
D. J. Burke
Davenport
J. H. Waldron
East Second
Muscatine
Wilton
West Liberty
Home Office
Public Notice of Unsettled Accounts
Public notice states all accounts with no arrangements by May 29 will be turned over to an attorney. A. G. Bestenlehner.
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A. G. Bestenlehner
Startling Evidence Promotes Dr. King's New Discovery
A daily advance touts the curative powers of Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung diseases. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Cheap Rates to New Haven Direct and via New York City
Rail fare offer from Chicago to New Haven Conn with direct or via New York City service on June 2 3 4 and extended return until June 20. Contact Nickel Plate Road room 288 No. 113 Adams St Chicago for particulars.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicago
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
East Hill Plans Weed Park Concerts This Summer
Concerts at Weed park are planned by the park committee and Carl Koontz with free intervals during summer. Koontz to bring his orchestra for performances in band stand and clubhouse during good weather and in all seasons.
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Weed Park
Park Committee
Carl Koontz
East Hill
Koontz
Button Cutter on Rampage Threatens Foreman Murder
Lloyd Cox a one legged worker at Bishop Hagerman factory was arrested after a confrontation with foreman Ed Hagerman. Cox allegedly tried to shoot the foreman, broke a door, and threatened violence while claiming he was wrongfully accused of theft. He denies intent to murder. Police officer Zeng arrested him.
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Lloyd Cox
Bishop & Hagerman
Justice Howe
Ed. Hagerman
Bishop and Hagerma
Journal
Zeng
Mr and Mrs J A Preston aboard the Firefly for Davenport
Mr and Mrs J A Preston were passengers on the Firefly bound for Davenport where they would spend the day.
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S. G. Stein
Davenport
J. A. Preston
Floater Identified as James W. Hill Disinterred Tomorrow
Coroner Appel to disinter the Burlington floater found in the river below Muscatine to confirm it is James W. Hill of Burlington who disappeared in Moline two months ago while visiting. Relatives will be present to aid identification. other tips have come from Davenport and Des Moines.
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Garrison and Gobble Land Co
Geo. G. Wright Co
Texas Pan
Muscatine
Burlington
Appel
James W. Hill
Moline
Warner
Davenport
Flannery
Des Moines
St. Paul
Miss Freda Schwab Birthday Party At Home
Society note reports twelve year old Miss Freda Schwab celebrated her birthday with a party at home. Twenty five girl friends attended and presented a new piano to the honoree. Guests included Ida Behrman Helen Kollman Marguerite Fuller Dessie McBride Marguerite Church Eda Volger Myrtle Wetzel Mildred McKee Corinne Eisenman Genevieve Black Celia Deutschman Florence Kranz Lillie Stoltzenau Bertha Kollman Clara Kothe Ruth Pressier Helen Vetter Clyde Beach Gladys LaGrille Anna Lorenzen Mabel Kranz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Schwab
Freda
Fred Schwab
Ida Behrman
Helen Kollman
Marguerite Fuller
Dessie McBride
Marguerite Church
Eda Volger
Myrtle Wetzel
Mildred McKee
Corinne Eisenman
Genevieve Black
Celia Schott
Florence Deutschman
Florence Kranz
Lillie Stoltzenau
Bertha Kollman
Clara Kothe
Ruth Pressier
Helen Vetter
Clyde Beach
Gladys LaGrille
Anna Lorenzen
Mabel Kranz
Board On Tour For Annual School Inspections
The school board began a tour of inspection yesterday, to review repairs needed before next fall. All schools were visited except the high and suburb schools, with remaining buildings to be examined tomorrow to avoid delays after spring term ends.
Miss Elizabeth Wachter Falls From Street Car
Miss Elizabeth Wachter of Fifth and Spruce streets was jolted by a moving street car on Third street hill near Third and Spruce. As the car slowed she attempted to alight, fell backward, and was carried to Monroe's lawn where she recovered and returned home soon after.
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Elizabeth Wachter
Fifth
Spruce Streets
Wachter
Third Street
Third
Spruce Street
Monroe
Woodmen Initiate Three New Members at Lodge Meeting
The local Woodmen of the World lodge initiated three candidates in the first decree during the regular meeting at Woodman hall. Routine matters were addressed and a planned July 4 trip to Columbus Junction for the Woodmen picnic was discussed.
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Woodmen
The
Woodman Hall
Columbus Junction
Ricnic
Twenty second wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F T Nesper
The Nespers celebrated their twenty second wedding anniversary at East Sixth Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Nesper hosted a supper for her guests who presented a set of Haviland cups and saucers. The couple married in Muscatine twenty two years ago and have long resided here.
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F. T. Nesper
East Sixth Street
Muscatine
Twelfth Marriage Anniversary Celebrated by Gotbrecht Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gotbrecht were surprised by friends at their East Fifth Street home last evening for their twelfth wedding anniversary. The party featured cards and amusements, a hand painted plate presented to the couple, and refreshments. The pair were married in this city and have since made it their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Gotbrecht
East Fifth Street
Gobrecht
Tenth Anniversary of Grand Lodge Celebrated
Banner lodge members marked the tenth anniversary of Grand lodge organization at A Co U W hall after the regular session. A class was initiated and business plus a social followed. A large attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening with a program including piano, readings, and vocal solos by named participants.
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Banner Lodge
Grand Lodge
A. Co. U. W. Hall
G. D. Lezotte
Lila Fessler
Miss Venner
Wayne Niebling
Rosetta Wagner
Pre-nuptial Given by Mrs Louis Knopp
A Lavish pre-nuptial for Miss Clara Knopp at Chestnut street featured a lavender and white color scheme. Edwin Martin of Milwaukee is to wed her on May 31. Miss Gertrude Korte won first honors in cards, Miss Anna Molis the consolation, and Miss Hattie Bielefeld the guessing contest prize.
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Louis Knopp
Chestnut Street
Clara Knopp
Edwin Martin
Milwaukee
Gertrude Korte
Anna Molis
Hattie Bielefeld
German Congregational Y P C E to hold Weed Park supper
The Y P C E of the German Congregational church met last evening to plan a supper at Weed Park on June 1, a week from next Friday. Davenport reports confirm continued planning by the group.
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German Congregational Church
Weed Park
Davenport
German Congregational
Church of Davenport Plans Memorial Day Visit
The church of Davenport would visit the YY. P. Co. E. of this city on Memorial day. Plans as to the method of entertainment which will be employed have not been completed.
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Church of
Davenport
YY. P. Co. E
Young Couple Married Quietly at Local Church
William E. Hilton and Sophia Weikert wed last night at 8 o clock in a quiet ceremony at the United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. H. Lig per. The couple, well known in the city, will receive many congratulations and have begun housekeeping on Third Street.
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William E. Hilton
Sophia Weikert
U. B
Co. H. Lig
Third Street
Y W C A Tennis Club Organized
The Y W C A tennis club will start play next week at Weed Park. Gymnasium class members pay 3 dollars while others pay 1 dollar to play through September.
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Weed Park
Green Street Mission Social Draws Crowd
A well attended Green Street Mission social last night featured a musical program with instrumental and vocal selections by a chorus choir. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Green Street Mission
Royal Reserves Hold Meeting Initiates New Members
The Royal Reserves met in regular session at Fisch's hall and welcomed two new members. A committee was appointed to organize an ice cream social to be held three weeks from last night, June 12.
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Royal Reserves
Fisch’s Hall
Baptist Young People’s Union Picnic At Weed Park
Last evening the Baptist Young People’s Union held a picnic at Weed park. About 50 members attended and shared supper on the veranda of the club house around 6:30 p.m. The event concluded with a pleasant gathering and fellowship.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Weed Park
Pioneer Club Sets Thursday Meeting at Mrs Mosher Home
Pioneer club members will meet with Mrs John Mosher at 516 Milberry Street Thursday evening and plan to hold all future meetings there until further notice. A large attendance is desired as officers will be elected.
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Pioneer Club
John Mosher
Milberry Street
Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society Picnic Planned
The Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society will hold a picnic at Weed Park on Friday afternoon. Lunch will be served in picnic fashion at 6 o'clock, followed by a social gathering as the gentlemen join the party. the ladies will depart the city earlier in the afternoon.
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Pioneer Industrial Sewing Society
Weed Park
Ladies Aide Society Meeting at German Congregational Church
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational Church met this afternoon at the church and accomplished much work.
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Ladies’ Aid OF
German Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mission Circle Studies Christus Liberator at Grace Lutheran
The Mission circle of Grace English Lutheran church met last evening with Mrs. Paul Freund at Linn and Fifth. Members studied Christus Liberator, with good attendance and strong interest in the work.
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Grace English Lutheran Church
Paul Freund
Linn and
Fifth Streets
Christus Liberator
Ladies' Aid Hosts Grace English Lutheran Members
Mrs. Ernst Reinemund of West Fourth street hosted this afternoon for the Ladies' Aid society of Grace English Lutheran Church.
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Ladies’ Aid OF
English Lutheran Church
Ernst Reinemund
West Fourth Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace English Lutheran Church
Pearl City Sewing Society Meeting Planned
The Pearl City Sewing Society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Teichmiller at 414 Hanover Street.
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Pearl City Sewing Society
John Teichmiller
Hanover Street
St Louis Hosts Kansas City Game Amid Sparse Details
A fragmentary report notes a game between St Louis and Kansas City with unclear specifics. No scores or dates are confirmed in the available text.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Mrs Warner Undergoes Operation At Hershey Hospital
Mrs. E. M. Warner was operated on at Hershey hospital this morning by Dr. E. K. Tyler and is getting along nicely.
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E. M. Warner
Hershey Hospital
E. K. Tyler
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