Local notices and social items from the town
Frank Bowman seeks a visit about a new buggy or wagon. Candy Kitchen advertises happy thoughts. Dr. H E Dice, physician and surgeon, 205 E 2nd St. Wear Braunworth Royal Blue oxfords. Hotel Grand barber shop offers expert services. Born to Mr and Mrs M S Sandros a daughter at Hershey hospital. Slaughter's ice cream and candy promotes its taste. Miss Viola and Theo Hulse from Brooklyn IA visit F M Edgington on Kansas St and return home.
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Viola
Theo. Hulse
Brooklyn
F. M. Edgington
Kansas Street
Ladies Kensington club meets at United Brethren church
The Ladies' Kensington club of the United Brethren church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. In the evening the Sunday school teachers will gather with Mrs. Charlotte Hare on Mulberry avenue.
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Ladies’ Kensington Club
The
United Brethren Church
Charlotte Hare
Mulberry Avenue
Modern Brotherhood Meeting Opens With Dance At Yeoman Hall
The Modern Brotherhood of America met Monday evening at Yeoman hall with good attendance. After the business session a dance was held and refreshments were served. Mrs. Alice Eis and Bert Eis provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of America
Yeoman Hall
Alice Eis
Bert Eis
Court of Honor Meeting At Woodman Hall
The Court of Honor held its regular meeting Monday night at Woodman hall. State Manager R T Cameron planned to attend and speak but could not be present.
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Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
R. T. Cameron
Picnic of Congregational church moved to tomorrow
The Ladies Aid Society planned a Weed Park picnic today but will postpone to tomorrow if weather allows. Local church group urges residents to attend and support community efforts.
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Congregational Church
Weed Park
Ladies’ Aid Society
Major John Circle Calls Members to May 26 Meeting
The president requests all Major John Circle members attend the regular meeting at the G A R ball on Wednesday May 26. The notice emphasizes full attendance for the scheduled gathering.
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Major John Circle
G. A. R. Ball
Maennercher Ladies Plan Meeting at Mrs Heinz Home
The Maennercher ladies will meet at the home of Mrs Henry Heinz on East Seventh Street Thursday afternoon.
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Henry Heinz
East Seventh Street
Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Meets Thursday
The Fraternal Aid Sewing society will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. B. Lewis at 616 East Sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Sewing Society
E. B. Lewis
East Sixth Street
Highland Noble's Sewing Society Meeting Notice
The Highland Noble's Sewing Society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. B. Tewits located at 610 East 19th Street.
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The
Highland Noble’s Sewing Society
E. B. Tewits
East 19Th Street
Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Jarvis Home
The Dorcas society will gather at the home of Mrs J B Jarvis on East Seventh street Wednesday afternoon for its meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
J. B. Jarvis
East Seventh Street
Baptists Celebrate First Fifty New Members
First Baptist Church hosts a reception and program Wednesday honoring the arrival of Rev. J. B. Smith and the church’s first fifty new members. The event features music, solos, readings, a short sermon, and refreshments by the church ladies.
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First Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
The
Baptist Church Orchestra
Iva
G. B. Samuels
Weekly crop weather bulletin reports Iowa corn planting surge
Des Moines May 25 weekly crop weather bulletin for the week ending May 23 notes warm, dry weather speeding corn planting with about 75 percent planted and stands good. Cultivation begun in southern counties. pastures and small grains benefited by last week’s light rains. vegetation rapid growth. prospects strong for all crops. showers expected statewide.
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Des Moines
Bunker Funeral Held for Orion M Bunker
Orion M Bunker born March 16 1879 in Walnut Iowa died May 19 1909 in Loyalton California from injuries after falling from a trestle at work. Survived by father Wm W Bunker of Humphrey Neb two brothers Henry Wendendale Arizona and Raymond Loyalton Cal. Funeral May 25 at 19 oclock with grave side service by Rev J N Elliott Presbyterian. Pallbearers Louis Stigers Arthur Stigers Frank Bunker Lee Freers W J Kirk Robt Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion M. Bunker
Walnut
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
Loyalton
Cal
Wm. W. Bunker
Humphrey, Neb
Henry
Blue Grass social notes and local movements in May
Blue Grass residents report shopping trips and visits to Davenport. Lena Bunker of South Dakota returns home after cancer treatment in Moline. O A Bohnsack employs carpenters to build a new barn. Several local families entertain guests and children, while corn planting continues with light replanting after a hard rain. Ellery Watts hosts Amael Kretchmer.
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Blue Grass
O. A. Bohnsack
Pearl
J. C. Watts
Ellery
U Hopkinson
Davenport
Lena Bunker
South Dakota
Moline
John Metz
Hopkinson
J. P. Wunder
R. Wrage
Buffalo
Owen Carpenter
Adam
Henry Dipple
Jas. Watts
Leslie Wagner
Fern
Bilsie
Wm. Bohnsack
Harold
Gladys
Wilma
Ellery C. Watts
Amael Kretchmer
Mysterious Ottumwa murder case shocks Iowa town
The Ottumwa district is shaken by the murder of Miss Rosen with a brutal struggle and a raw rock weapon found beside the body. Suspect Junken was jailed then released, later confessing after pressure from officers and Pinkerton detectives. A dramatic mob-marshaled flight from Sigourney to Fort Madison followed, as authorities ferried Junken to safety to avoid vigilante violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rosen
Fred Rosen
Otto Peterson
Charles Peterson
Dave and
Garastré
Junken
Ottumwa
K. Redman
Joseph Beeman
Peter Gallagher
Frank Harris
H. C. Williams
Albia
Des Moines
Jackson
Sigourney
Fort Madison
Keokuk County
Willard Shrader Celebrates Tenth Birthday in Keota
In Keota Iowa May 25 Willard Shrader marked his tenth birthday with thirty five friends spending the afternoon. Mrs Shrader served ice cream strawberries and cake and Willard received many gifts. Friday also marked the 89th birthday of Mrs Joanna Disney with delight from friends who sent a shower of post cards. Relatives and friends heard of the celebration.
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Keota
Willard Shrader
Electric Bitters Advertises Cure for Dyspepsia
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and debility. The ad notes the price is 50 cents and attributes the product to Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Ainsworth School Closeouts and Local News
Pupil program closes the term in Ainsworth grammar room with songs recitations prophecies and readings led by George Townsend May Pearsom and Granville Love. Local visits include Mrs Ray Simpson Mrs G C Neiswanger Miss May Riley and Mrs S A Chambers with Eastern Stars events in Washington.
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Ainsworth
George Townsend
May Pearsom
Medley
Lee Hunt
Gertrude Thoma
Willie Ross
Clayton Richardson
Katharine Evans
Luella Sands
Jay Evans
Luella Gardner
Glee Club
Jessie Hunt
Bryan Miller
Ewing Bailey
Granville Love
Marietta Marsh
Blanche Fitzgerald
Harlan Thoma
Nellie Welllever
Esther Griffiths
Ross Benson
Homer van Horn
Rex Sands
Miles Stearns
Miss Rhodes
Ainsworth News
Rain Delays Muscatine Baseball Opener in Sterling
Rain postpones the Muscatine Baseball association opener scheduled for Sterling. If skies clear tomorrow, opening day proceeds. otherwise the Clinton Stars visit Muscatine on Thursday. Fans anxiously await better weather and a timely start.
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Muscatine
Sterling
Muscatine Baseball Association
Sol
Jupiter Pluvius
Clinton Stars
Lone Tree High School Holds Twelfth Commencement
The twelfth annual Lone Tree high school commencement takes place at the Grand Opera house on Friday evening May 28 with music by the orchestra, an address by Dr. Charles A. Moore, diplomas by Dr. A. H. DeLano, and graduates including Bertha E. Sherburne and Edward L. OConnor.
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Lone Tree
Lone Tree High School
Grand Opera House
D. Phillips
Chas. A. Moore
C. A. DeLano
Cloyce Loehr
Oscar Weise
Alfred Weise
Hessenius
A. H. DeLano
L. O'Connor
Revy. Hawk
Bertha E. Sherburne
Verna I. Watson
Edward L. O’connor
Bennie F. Pettis
Leona D. Rubleman
Lizzie M. Jarrard
Hazel A. Baker
Bess M. Kline
Robert W. Hess
Harley Z. Holdeman
Lester Palmer
Julia Weldon
Denver
Hess
Charlie Morgan
Columbus Junction
H. A. Baker
John France
Myrtle
Iowa City
Baker
Methodist Church
Phillips
River Junction
Jos. Holubar
James Liska
Pleasant Valley
Hawk
Clarence Askren
W. H. Younkin
Amos Fuller
John McGinnis
Wayne
Adams
H. B. Brock
Cecil Carl
Carl
Morning Sun
Charles Williams
Hills
John McGinness
Chas. Myers
Sigourney
Constant
Kirchner
Chris. Rayner
Smeltzer
Montana
Tantlinger
Bart Nelson
Hugh Crawford
Maggie
Mrs. C
Charles Mackey
Thomas Williams
Cone
S. C. Wolford
Major Meigs Off on Trip to Survey Rivers
Keokuk Iowa May 25 Major M Meigs and two assistant engineers Theodore Meyling and George Hartel left for New Boston to enter the Iowa river in the Hornet for a survey and soundings on the Iowa and Cedar rivers to determine navigability for the government.
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Iowa
Cedar Rivers
Keokuk
M. Meigs
Theodore Meyling
George Hartel
New Boston
Iowa River
Seidlitz Faces Contempt Over Liquor Sale
Otto C. Seidlitz manager of the Edelweisse Beer Co in Rock Island was arrested on a bench warrant for violating an injunction prohibiting liquor sales. The charge stems from a sale alleged April 25 at the Mad House foot of Orange Street. He posted $1000 bond and will face 9 am hearing with attorney J R Hanley and prosecutors Betty & Betty. The injunction was issued June 17 1908.
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Otto C. Seidlitz
Edelweisse Beer Company
Rock Island
Benham
Jackson
Seidlitz
Orange Street
E. L. Orr
Clinton — Street
South Muscatine
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Money Back Guarantee
The Rexall Store offers a money back guarantee if the Rexall 93 Hair Tonic fails to cure dandruff scalp irritation and falling hair. Available in two sizes 50c and 190. A. W. Morgans Pharmacy located at 101 W Second St sells it.
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Rexall
A. W. Morgan’s
Second St
Horses Arrive from France for Keiser. Local News Recap
C O Keiser imports forty horses from France, led by Tom Davies who purchased them in France and delivered them in Keota, all colts except one three year old. The nine teen new M E church members were honored at a W M S reception at J C Richardson home with games and pineapple ice. George Daiber and Miss Clav 1 Baird wed in Cheyenne Wyoming on May 20. Mr Daiber to honeymoon along the coast and visit Keota later. H D Williams has gone to Seattle for a new exposition position. Birthday Embroidery Club held a meeting at Warner home with officers re elected and refreshments served. S F Reisman and Mrs Eddy ville visitor enjoyed the event.
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Keota
C. O. Keiser
France
Tom Davies
Keiser
Robertson
George Daiber
Clav
Baird
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Daiber Brother
Daiber
H. D. Williams
Seattle
Nora Varner
8. E. Reisman
Warner Home
S. FE. Reisman
Eddyville
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Bruises Sores and Burns
An auto collision causes many bruises and minor injuries. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals quickly and treats sores and burns. 25c.
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Havercamp
Bartletts Return From East Wedding Trip to New Home
Mr and Mrs H M Bartlett arrived Monday evening from an extended wedding trip through the east stopping at New York Philadelphia Washington Atlantic City and Niagara Falls. The Bartletts are occupying their newly furnished home on Chestnut street.
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Mrs. H. M. Bartlett
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlantic City
Niagara Falls
Mrs. Bartlett
Chestnut Street
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Frank’s Sanitary Barber Shop
Frank
C. Es. Franklin
Iowa Ave
Schaefer
Schaefer's
Frank Bowman
Candy Kitchen
H. E. Dice
E. 2Nd St
Braunworth
Hotel Grand
Slaughter’s
Smalley Auto & Marine CC
Baptist Church
Ning
Bers
Greenwood
Clara Rosen
John Junken
Jessie Maude Crabtree
Frank H. Hamilton
Chicago
W. Smith
Grandma Studebaker
Mystic
George
Charles Y. Shorts
Oskaloosa
Fred Shorts
Mabelle Kately
Cedar Rapids
Anna Helscher
Fairfield
J. N. Reinert
Charles Keiser
W. WL. Dusenberry
Dudley Crone
Eastern Stars
S. A. Chambers
John H. Jeffers
J. S. Jefers
Rain Stops
Anx
Maj. Meigs
Uors
Oliver Wilber Brockman
Choice Modern
J. Linn Hoopes
Insurance and Real Estate
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
Acifig
Oregon
Sunset Magazine
Far West
Sunset Travel Club
San Francisco
D. P. Patterson
W. 6Th St
Mescatine
DR. Sullivan
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