Feast of Ascension Observed in Muscatine Churches
Ascension day to be observed in Catholic and Episcopalian churches in Muscatine on Thursday with special services. St Matthias and St Mary's hold Masses 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Trinity Church offers holy communion in forenoon and confirmation by Bishop Morrison in the evening. The day marks the movable feast set before Whitsuntide, first observed in the fourth century.
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Muscatine
Lord
St. Matthias and
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Matthias
St. Mary’s Church
Trinity Church
T. N. Morrison
Travelers' Protective association national convention planned for Milwaukee
The Travelers' Protective association plans its annual convention in Milwaukee starting June 22, expecting 5,900 to 8,000 travelers and friends. Wisconsin division organizes elaborate entertainment while business sessions focus on rail safety with steel instant fire proof cars and improved wreck rescue.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Congress
Local notices highlight visits travel and events in Muscatine
Local notes list social visits from Elizabeth Bodman in Iowa City to Burlington and Chicago trips by Mrs. Hoopes and Mr. Krause. It mentions births, club meetings at the G A R hall and First Congregational church, a Nettie Gremmel concert, and a Kensington club business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bodman
Iowa City
J. A. Hoopes
Clarence
Chicago
Kensington Club
First Congregational Church
E. M. Walker
M. E. Church
Muscatine
Time For Gas Stoves Offerings And Prices
Frank Ashcraft introduces gas stoves with high or low ovens and broiler options. Some models lack broilers, prices range from 2.00 to 30.00.
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Frank Ashcraft
Farmer Aleck Tow Killed by Milwaukee Train
Aleck Tow, 68, a wealthy Dunbar farmer, was instantly killed last night while walking from Pickering to Dunbar as a Milwaukee train struck him in Marshalltown Iowa on May 26.
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Milwaukee
Aleck
Marshalltown
Dunbar
Pickering
Novel post mortem party at Hershey hospital
Miss Yingst and hospital staff hosted a bachelorhood party at Hershey hospital in honor of Dr. Fred L Apple and Miss Elizabeth Trafton ahead of their upcoming wedding. Doctors attended and enjoyed decorations, a musical program, an orchestrelle, a smoker, a European bride and groom dance, gifts, and refreshments.
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Hershey Hospital
Yingst
Fred L. Appel
Elizabeth Trafton
Frank P. Sawyer
M. D
Elizabeth Shaw Oliver Weds Francis K. Stevens in Washington
Miss Elizabeth Shaw Oliver eldest daughter of Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs. Robert Oliver married Francis K. Stevens of New York at the Oliver residence in Washington at noon. President and Mrs. Roosevelt and Secretary and Mrs. Taft attended along with the British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Shaw Oliver
Robert Oliver
Francis K. Stevens
New York
Oliver
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryce
Minnie Fetrow Hurt at Clark Button Factory Incident
This morning about 11 o'clock at the Clark button factory on East Front Street Miss Minnie Fetrow had her wrist caught in a machine. Her right arm slipped into the machinery causing a severe cut to the wrist but no artery was severed. Dr J W Morgan attended the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Button Factory
East Front Street
Minnie Fetrow
J. W. Morgan
Mrs Jones Hosts Aleta Barger Bridal Party
The Young Ladies Circle of the United Brethren church hosted a social at Mrs Jones's Orange street home in honor of Miss Aleta Barger of East Sixth street. She is to marry Otto Teufel tomorrow. Guests played games and enjoyed a program of vocal and instrumental selections. Miss Barger received several presents and refreshments were served.
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Mrs. Jones
Aleta Barger
The
United Brethren Church
Jones
Orange Street
East Sixth Street
Otto Teufel
Miss Barger
Highland Nobles Sewing Society Meeting Notice
The Highland Nobles Sewing Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the Henning home located at 1006 Grandview Avenue.
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The
Highland Nobles Sewing Society
Henning
Grandview Avenue
Local Social Notes From Olive Branch May Gatherings
Olive Branch reports a week of small social visits and local business activity. Fred and Eddie Nichols rallied with cousins Elmer and Charles Hintermeister. Miss Emmie Pantel called on Muscatine friends. Henry Nicklas and August Johnson bought horses. Will Bennett and others shopped for stock and visited in Muscatine and Fruitland.
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Olive Branch
Fred
Eddie Nichols
Elmer
Charles Hintermeister
Arthur
Jesse Phillips
Wapello
Muscatine
Edward Jones
Chas. Pantel
X. Eisele
August Johnson
Henry Nicklas
Emmie Pantel
Bessie
Bertha Cassabaum
Celia Nicklas
Fruitland
Charley Hintermeister
Eddie Nicklas
George Pantel
Joe Kinsley
Oliver Heineman
Carl McKee
Will Bennett
Soldier's Return Reveals Severe Weight Loss After War
A sturdy soldier, worn by exposure and scarce rations, arrived home so emaciated he could hardly stand. On stepping ashore a friend quipped about being back from the front, prompting Pat to joke he never believed anyone could see him this thin. Source: London Tit-Bits.
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Pat
Begorra
London
Wolff recalls Bulwer Lytton tale of dove from Genoa
In Rambling Recollections Sir Henry Drummond Wolff relays a story about Bulwer Lytton. A lady notes the dove derived from colombe sent to the Old World and that Columbus colombe found the new. Bulwer Lytton answers that one came from Noah and the other from Genoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff
Bulwer Lytton
Columbus
Colombe
Sir Edward
Genoa
Longtime Columbus Junction settler J N Edwards dies at 69
J N Edwards born October 20 1838 in Monroe County Tennessee came to the Todd Town area in 1851 and spent years in California during the gold rush He married Salinda Wadley January 14 1867 at Wapello He lived near Columbus Junction for over 41 years He joined the Seventh day Advent church about 16 years ago and endured paralysis for 4 5 years He died May 22 1908 leaving a wife two grandchildren one great grandchild and six brothers and one sister The funeral was held at his home on Sunday at 2 pm conducted by S R Drake of the Christian church
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Columbus Junction
J. N. Edwards
Monroe County
Tennessee
Todd Town
California
Salinda Wadley
Wapello
Iowa
Seventh Day Advent Church
Nora Bhans
Clifton
James E. Edwards
Eczema Proves Curable With ZEMO Remedy
ZEMO a scientific external preparation stops itching instantly and destroys germs that cause skin diseases. Eczema yields quickly and is permanently cured by this remarkable medicine. Available from Druggists. Write for sample E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo For sale by A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Muscatine Bank Earns National Roll of Honor
The First National Bank of Muscatine is named on The Financier's Annual Roll of Honor of National Banks of the United States. Only about 1,000 of some 6,000 national banks make the list, with Muscatine ninth among Iowa banks. Directors and friends extend congratulations on this recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Muscatine Financial Institution
Iowa
Muscatine Institution
First National Bank of Muscatine
Lawrence Gets Money From Chicago Bond Sale
County Auditor A S Lawrence returned from Chicago with a large draft after selling the last block of Muscatine county court house bonds at four percent. The county now has all funds voted in the special election, reflecting credit on Lawrence and the board of supervisors for handling the matter.
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Court House
Chicago
A. S. Lawrence
Muscatine County Court House
Muscatine County
Gold Medal Flour Exclusively Endorsed by Chef Gforgianna
Chef Gforgianna announces exclusive use of Gold Medal Flour in all recipes. Veronica confirms the endorsement, highlighting consistent quality and trusted performance in kitchen operations.
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Gforgiana
Veronica
Veteran railroad men urge action for Randleman case
Des Moines Iowa May 26 old time railroad veterans gathered to press for help for David Randleman an Iowa native held in a Mexican prison after a southern wreck. They condemned Mexican authorities and pledged to push their organizations to seek government action and support his release.
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Des Moines
David Randleman
Iowa
Republic
Randleman
Second Annual Grammar School Field Meet Opens
Crowds of Little Children go to the fair grounds as the second annual field meet of city grammar schools, including Jefferson Jackson Franklin Washington McKinley Garfield, goes ahead after rain caused postponement fears. Track conditions are muddy and records may be lower than last year.
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Jefferson
Jackson
Franklin
Washington
McKinley
Garfield
Hidden Passage Opens Mammoth Cave Depths
The early Mammoth Cave exploration relied on enslaved workers owned by the cave's proprietor. A long blocked route at the Bottomless Pit kept vast chambers unseen until 1837 when Stephen and companions spanned a makeshift tree-bridge over the abyss. The pit measures about 180 feet deep.
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Mammoth Cave
Stephen
Land of Nod Discovered and Mrs Eddy’s Genesis revisions
In June McClure's analysis of Christian Science Mrs Eddy is quoted arguing that Adam and humanity are creations of mortal mind and Cain's exile proves it. She treats Genesis as scientific exegesis and calls the tree of knowledge a belief in matter with the forbidden fruit possibly a medical work.
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Land of Nod
June McClure
Mrs. Eddy
Cain
Adam
Tipton Couple To Return Home From Burlington and Conesville
Mr and Mrs R G Tipton who have been visiting at Burlington and Conesville will return home this evening.
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Mrs. Barr
Cherokee, Kan
R. G. Tipton
Burlington and
Conesville
Witty School Titles Parade in Philadelphia Competition
Philadelphia high school pupils produced a playful list of twelve spoof book titles for a prize winning shelf. Examples include A New England Pass, Thoughts On My Bed, On Different Tacks, Lizzie Wouldn't, The Fatal Blow, and Lost In the Wash.
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Philadelphia
van Ham
Lizzie
John Wood
John Knox
Porter
Mill
O. W. Holmes
Morse
Burroughs
E. E
Unconscious Meal with John Muir
A story from Bookman recounts John Muir dining with a friend. He wept bread from a French loaf while narrating, forgetting meals until the last piece prompted his friend to ask what to order. Muir then realized he had eaten all he wanted, declaring the bread "bully."
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John Muir
Muir
Mr. Muir
Bookman
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria and ailments
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters easily cure malaria, liver derangement and kidney trouble, labeling it a guaranteed remedy sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Titus and Jackson Attorney in Iowa Avenue Practice
G M Titus attorney successor to Titus and Jackson located at 213 Iowa Ave handles claims and settlements in all courts. Specializes in estate settlements and offers to invest money without charge.
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M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Carskaddan Burk Pepper Attorneys at Law
The record lists J Carskaddan W D Burk and 8S Pepper as attorneys with the firm Carskaddvan Burn & Pepper in Muscatine Iowa. Office at 133 West Second Street and telephone city code Iowa 707 are provided.
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P. Ingham
Atice
East 2Nd St
Muscatine
Iowa
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Carskaddvan
Burn & Pepper
Ofice
West Second Street
Telephone
Lowa
Train Schedule Fragments for Davenport Chicago and Westbound Routes
Fragmentary timetable shows passenger and freight movements between Davenport and Chicago with local and express trains. It lists GOING SOUTHWEST and GOING EAST directions, including No. 8 California Special No. 49 Washington No. 11 Kansas City and No. 5Y Local Freight, with arrivals and departures around early morning and late evening, under W. S. Underdesk, Agent.
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California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Bt. Worth
Gng
Dallas
Cccese
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Trafic Timetables Glitch
Rail schedule fragment lists multiple No. 12 No. 52 and No. 91 92 services for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway with irregular times such as 2:30 am 6:00 am 8:50 pm and 7:19 am. The readable items show passenger and freight movements and broken spellings.
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Ssenbee
Wilton Trains Schedules East and North Bound
Rail timetable for Wilton area shows main line and branch trains serving Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Round House with daily, Saturday and Sunday variations. Connections with Iowa W. R. J. P. Burlington line noted and schedule links to Town Central.
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Eeeae
Cccceeee Eececeeees Ll
Seeeereree
Sundas
Muscatine
Round House
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Dally
Jgam
Bound House
Fruitland
R. Fruitland
Ce Grandview
Frultiond
Séexsbes
Frick Junction
Iowa Wale Teeth
Firick Junction
Burlington
Elrick
Burling
Town Central
C. R17 & P
Wapelio
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Larkins
Pearl City
E. C. Ingraham
Trenton
Jennie Jordan
Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Albert Nanfkee
Howard and
Adams Streets
Harry Johnson Dean
J. W. Krause
Curtis Publishing Company
Nettie Gremmel
C. M. Butler
East Second St
Enquire
T. Journal
Hare
A. J. Hare
Stirlen & Rowan
Har
Button Factory
Noah
Muscatine Bank
Lawrence
Trainmien
Wilson Bros
Anson Clothing Company
Good Clothing
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hofman
Arthur Hofman
Jayne Jaine & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
H. D. Horst
Oer New German-American Bank
Prank L. Bihlmeler
Notary Publc. Telephone
Ynud Dover German- Awercan Savings Bank
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National
Rock Island System
Davenport
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Wilton
Wiltoe Oranch Traige
Suo Ane
E. P. Day
East Second Street
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