South Muscatine Logs Move By Rail And River Traffic
Rail shipments held at Davenport supply South Muscatine Lumber Company as another raft from Stillwater Minn arrives Saturday. The year sees few rafts due to Hawkins Wis timber, with logs to be moved by river once supplies deplete in about three weeks. The Isaac Staples steamer will transport the raft, while twelve carloads of logs linger in Davenport to ease congested local yards. Large picnic at Hershey pasture hosts twelve South End families for supper and future gatherings. Mrs. King visits East Hill relatives. Mrs. Clark Lockwood trips to Wapello. Miss Ina Cate to return from Bellevue hospital after surgery.
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South
Isaac Staples
Consort
Davenport
Hawkins
Wis
Hershey Pasture
South End
King
Wisconsin Street
East Hill
Clark Lockwood
Wapello
Ina Cate
Bellevue Hospital
Ring ailing hobo nabbed in saloon attempt
A young hobo tried to sell an 18 carat ruby ring for 1.25 at Kremer's saloon on Hersey avenue. Otto Schipf questioned him, police were called, the man was arrested but released as no charge was filed. Officer Zeng then sent him toward the east jungle outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazell
Kremer
Hersey Avenue
Otto Schipf
Schlipf
Wilton Play Opens May 30 With Noted Cast
The junior class presents Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard in the school hall on Wednesday May 30. Reserved seats go on sale at Agnew's after nine oclock Saturday morning. The cast includes Nellie Henderson Ralph Jimmy Alvina Melissa Earl Whitmer and others. A string of local society notes follows including visits to Muscatine West Liberty Arion and Ayres baseball plans and a small basement fire at Fred Maurers store caused by suspected spontaneous combustion with $200 damage and insurance covering losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Robertson
Muscatine
Paul Johnson
B. L. Norton
Hilbert Johnson
Chicago
M. B. Nelson
Arion
S. J. Warren
Ayres Mast
Real Estate Transfers in Muscatine County
Deeds filed for transfer include Magdalena Eversmeyer to Muscatine Improvement & Manufacturing Co. Lot 5 in Dieck 24 Park Place, $169. August Plepp to Musca Co. Lots 7 and 8 in Block 23 Park Place, $320. Flora Miller et al to Cleanthes Walton 10 acres no 4% sec 30 township 77N range 1W, $225. John Weltz to George Weltz Lot 6 Block 43 Muscatine, $1. L J Horan administrator to Louise J Leith Outlets 25 26 27 28 and 200 Butterfield's addition Wilton, $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Magdalena Eversmeyer
Muscatine Improvement & Manufacturing Co
Dieck
Park Place
Muscatine
August Plepp
Block
Flora Miller Et al
Cleanthes Walton
John Weltz
George Weltz
City of Muscatine
L. J. Horan
James Russell
Louise J. Leith
Butterfield
Wilton
Greatest San Francisco disaster films at the Grand
The Grand screens the epic San Francisco earthquake and fire film on Monday both matinee and night with record anticipated attendance. The sensational motion pictures capture the quake and blaze from start to finish, including relief efforts, soldiers, looting, and refugee scenes, portraying a complete, dramatic history on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Wallace Circus Bills War Begins with Independent Show
A large bill posting effort launches for the Wallace circus arriving Geo J Chaffin leads lithograph advertising with 25 men spreading posters through towns. Rival shows threaten a battle as Wallace remains independent from the circus combine and refuses overstatement on posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Chaffin
Frank Bowman
Wallace
Chaffin
Journal
Bill Posters Association
Wallace Circus
Hirt and Fesler Remodeling Front of Music Store
Hirt and Fesler start remodeling their Second street music store to present a new fresh appearance. A large new display front with double pane glass was installed yesterday and the interior will be completely renovated and repapered. Additional improvements aim to make it a modern place of business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt & Fesler
Second Street
Yesteray
Superintendent Visits Rural Schools Near Muscatine
F M Witter county superintendent of schools returned to the city after five weeks visiting schools across the county. He plans to visit several schools around Muscatine today hoping to finish this phase of his tour by tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Witter
Muscatine
Chicago to Buffalo Round Trip Fare Notice
One fare plus twenty five cents for the round trip on Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to Buffalo with return by June 25. Tickets valid for sale June 9 10 11. Inquiries at Nickel Plate Office 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago NL.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Nickel Plate
Adams St
Body Found in Pond Sherrard Pastor Believed Murder Suspect
Rev. F. W. Hoover, 35, pastor of Sherrard Congregational Church, was found dead in a pond near the village. Authorities note blunt injury to the head and question whether death was murder or accident as clues point to foul play. He was last seen rehearsing a May festival and left the church late evening with his body in the water for hours. He leaves a wife and two children visiting Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hoover
Sherrard
Rock Island
Muscatine
T's
Mirtaerell
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Peoria
Nurses At Des Moines Convention Held By Iowa Group
The Iowa State Association of Graduate Nurses will hold its third annual convention in Des Moines on June 12 and 13, 1906. Headquarters Cham berlain Hotel. A program and pleasant time are planned. Rooms should be engaged early with a fifty cent reduction for each person on rooms from 1.50 up. An annex offers rooms at 75 cents daily per person. Meals are available with a cafe on site. Non members may obtain copies of the program from Miss Luella Bristol at 1710 12th Street Des Moines Iowa.
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Iowa State Association of Graduate Nurses
Des Moines
Chamberlain Hotel
Association
Uere
Luella Bristol
12Th Street
Iowa
Geo Niles Arrested for Intoxication
Geo Niles was arrested last night for intoxication and had a hearing in Justice Eversmeyer's court this morning. A 10 day jail sentence was imposed but suspended on payment of costs and promise of good behavior.
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Geo. Niles
Justice Eversmeyer
First Ward Chooses Anti Cummins Delegation
In Itowa City on May 24 a solid anti Cummins delegation was chosen. Indications point to Johnson county also leaning anti Cummins.
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Itowa City
Johnson County
Discriminating Ladies Praise Newbro's Herpicide
Ladies report rapid scalp cleansing from dandruff using Newbro's Herpicide. They claim it stops itching, prevents falling hair, and even baldness by destroying the dandruff germ. Sold by druggists with a 10 cent sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit. Special agents Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
S H Duncan Dies After Cancer Battle in Columbus Junction
Samuel H. Duncan of Columbus Junction Iowa died shortly after midnight at his home on south hill after months of cancer suffering. Born June 30 1843 in Blount County Tennessee he moved to Iowa as a child and served in the 25th Iowa Infantry in the Civil War. He leaves a wife Mary J Tedford four children and several siblings with a funeral set for 2 PM at his home conducted by Rev A S Bailey. Burial at Columbus City.
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Columbus Junction
Samuel H. Duncan
South Hill
Mr. Duncan
Blout County
Tenn
George B. Duncan
Iowa
Louisa County
25Th
Iowa Infantry
Mary J. Tedford
Addie
Anna
Nevada
A. K. Acheson
Old Clifton
George
Clyde
Farmers’ and Merchants Bank
Mmes
A. H. Parsons
W. H. Ogier
Joe Wear
Kansas
John
J. R
Omaha
Nebraska
Joe C
Winfield
Parsons
Joe C. Duncan
A. S. Bailey
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
J. C. Marshall
Columbus City
George Gardner
Garry
Rock Island Railroad Company
Cedar Rapids
Buzzard’s Bay
John Morgan
Washington
Carow
Leis Morgan
S. G. Lewis
David
Burdette
Ruth
M. A. Johnston
Monmouth
Ill
Mmes. Fisher
Patton
French
Flora Byrnes
Pueblo
Col
Community Notes From Lincoln Iowa May 21
Lincoln Iowa residents share social visits as families travel to near and far places. Godfried Herring owns a two horsepower engine while windmill work boosts Peter Haur. Local dances and family visits abound with Alfred Wiese playing music.
Sunflower Ridge Social News and Luci Hetzler Wedding
J S Hetzler delivered hogs to Muscatine Monday. Annie Alteneder from Idaho visited Clara and Emma Grimm. Mr and Mrs Geo Brei and family of Redwood visited relatives. Churchgoers attended Sweetland and New Era churches. The Jolly Club meets to elect a secretary. Geo L Sauer of Sweetland Center and Lucy Hetzler were married May 16 at the bride's home. Rev Morrison officiated.
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Sunflower Ridge
J. S. Hetzler
Muscatine
Annie Alteneder
Orofino
Idaho
Clara
Emma Grimm
Charley Patterson
Guy
Geo. Brei
Redwood
Sweetland
New Era
Jolly Club
John Henke
Geo. L. Sauer
Sweetland Center
Lucy Hetzler
Rev. Morrison
Sweetiland
Great Business Openings in South Dakota
New towns grow along the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad extension into South Dakota's heart. The notice promotes business opportunities and directs readers to contact Thomas A. Way, Townsite Agent, Watertown, South Dakota, for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis & St. Louis
South Dakota
Thomas A. Way
Watertown
S. Dak
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South Muscatine
Rafis
Zeng
Musserville M. E. Aid Society
John McCleary
Oregon Street
Charles Baldwin
Anna Hoh
Tatwin
Niles
Mechanicsvile, Inc
Adam Hartman
Muscatine Watch CO. Movements
Swan’s Jewelry Store
Kreep
Woodley
John Manville
West 2Nd St
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Bill
City Today
City and Country—Wallace
Combine
Popular Music Store
Witter
Buffalo
N. Y
Bruite
V.clerce
Cummins
S. H. Duncan
G. W. Brenman
Ferris
Ruth Brown
W. F. Hall
Doolan
Agent Doolan
Platte City
Trenton
St. Joe
Horton
Ruthenberg Clothing Comp
Chas. Ruthenberg
Chas. F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
Heity
Regan Ty
Lincoln
Godfried Herring
A. Fuller
Peter Haur
Chas. Petru
Frank
Chas. Perczek
James
Iowa City
Emma
Louisa
Frieda Schuessler
Stephen
William
Joseph Horn
Joseph Perczek
James Buline
Agnes O'Leary
S. A
Besse
Morse
Seiler Bros
Columbia
Jackson Elec
Tric Supply Co
Red Electric Sqn
Fred C. Jones
E. St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Cal. W. Smith
Iowa Avenue
Mississippi Valley—House
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