Local Briefs Include Births Hospital Return and Shop Ads
Frank Bowman seeks a visit about a buggy or wagon. Omar Hampton left the hospital for home after surgery. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Frakes of New Hampshire street. Wear Brainworth Royal Blue oxfords are advertised. Mrs. J. W. Ogier of Wapello shopped in the city and returned home. Thomas Cullen on West Fourth street can sit up. Dr H E B Dice practicing at 265 E. 2nd St. Mrs. Chas Conaway of West Second street recovering from operation at Hershey hospital. L. Cromer’s daughter on Roy street improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Frakes
New Hampshire Street
Chas. Conaway
West Second Street
Hershey Hospital
Hotel Grand barber shop noted for fine fixtures and barbers
Mrs. Walter Kimball of Buffalo was taken to Hershey hospital this morning for treatment. Prairie, who earlier underwent an operation at Hershey hospital, returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Grand
Walter Kimball
Buffalo
Hershey Hospital
Buffalo Prairie
Rev G W Leach to Stay Through Sunday Revival
Rev G W Leach of Brunswick Mo will remain in the city over Sunday at the A M E church. The Brunswick preacher is conducting revival meetings and the services are described as very successful due to his evangelistic sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Leach
M. Payton
Brunswick
Forty to Go Elks to Attend Dubuque Convention
About forty Mary Muscatine Elks plan to travel to Dubuque for the state convention, joining Davenport lodge on a special train from Davenport. The trip plans are progressing as organizers urge maximum attendance at the annual meeting of the antlered herd. Baker's Cocoa and Chocolate Demonstration in downtown stores invites city ladies to sample cocoa with Miss Williams of Chicago guiding preparation and recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Muscatine
C. Otto’s Sons
Miss Williams
Chicago
West Liberty merchants fined for adulterated pickles
A. H. Floyd and C. W. Morris of West Liberty were fined five dollars and costs in Judge H. S. Howe's court for allegedly selling adulterated sweet pickles in violation of the pure food law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Floyd
C. W. Morris
West Liberty
H.S. Howe
Muscatine Game With Sterling Clinton Canceled
Wet grounds at the Fair Grounds forced the Muscatine versus Sterling Clinton contest to be called off this afternoon. The meeting was scheduled to be played at the Fair Grounds but did not take place due to the field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Muscatine
Sterling-Clinton
Mississippi Battleship Clears South Pass For Sea Run
Port Eads La May 27 The battleship Mississippi completed the south pass run after a swift river voyage from New Orleans and headed back to sea at 11 50 a m The action marks a successful passage from river to open water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Port Eads
New Orleans
South Pass
Attention call for third degree work Friday night
A notice invites participants to a third degree work Friday night followed by a luncheon and smoker. Strangers are welcome to attend the event and observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Sixteenth Anniversary Celebrated by South Muscatine Ladies Aid
The South Muscatine Ladies Aid marked its sixteenth year with a gathering at Mrs. W. S. Vanatta’s home. Miss Clara Kemptner read a detailed paper recounting the society’s history from 1893, noting donations to the First Presbyterian Church and related improvements, fund drives, and leadership roles through years. A four course dinner followed the report and a social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
First Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
Iowa Avenue
Fourth Street
Davenport
S. H. Parvin
Tase
Mary Pitchforth
John Gertenbach
Clara Kemptner
Maggie Wigim
Susan Schmidt
George Schmidt
Cora Kemptner
Anna Smalley
Sarah Schmaltz
J. J. Hintermeister
Cora Kendig
Real estate transfers reported for Muscatine Journal
Real estate transfers include Arthur N Grasham to J P Schomberg for lot 60 Oak Ridge Addition Muscatine for 1.00 and other consideration. Fairview Land & Improvement Co to Henry Umlandt for tract in SW4 of Section 30 and fractional 31 Township 77 Range 1 East for 1.00. A F Benham Sheriff to Hampe Bros for Lot 4 Block 17 A Smilleys Addition South Muscatine for 551.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Grasham
Arthur N
J. P. Schomberg
Oak Ridge
Fairview Land & Improvement Co
Henry Umlandt
Tracy
Benham
A. F
Muscatine County
Hampe Bros
A. Smilley
South Muscatine
Railroad Y M C A men meet in St Louis with 1500 delegates
The thirteenth international conference of the Railroad Y M C A opens in St Louis on May 27 with J. J. McCook of New York presiding. Fifteen hundred delegates attend through Sunday as railroad officials and employes participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Railroad
J. J. McCook
New York
Nurse Endorses Postum Over Coffee in Wilkes-Barre
A nurse from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania shares a letter praising Postum as a coffee substitute. She notes headaches and indigestion improved after two weeks, and reports benefits for mothers’ milk and patient care. She also mentions proper preparation and serving with cream as key to flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Grocers and Clerks Banquet Held at Muscatine Club
About seventy five grocers and their clerks enjoyed a banquet last evening at the Muscatine Launch club. W L Mull and Van Crary of Sprague Warner Co Davenport gave short addresses. Local men spoke briefly, then a smoker and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
W. L. Mull and
van Crary
Sprague, Warner & Co
Davenport
Reception to Sopher as New Y M C A General Secretary
A reception in Lafayette Indiana honored Harry J Sopher on Tuesday evening as he assumed duties as general secretary of the Y M C A and bid farewell to Co B Jamieson the retiring secretary He was recently married at Ottumwa and received a telegram announcing his promotion as a wedding present He is the son of Mrs M A Sopher of 114 West Second Street and has many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Harry J. Sopher
Co. B. Jamieson
Laurel Hill
Arthur Rasmussen
Stockton
Mary Romig
Edith Taylor
Harry Romig
Darwin Romig
Muscatine
Frances Boot
No. 3
Ernest Fick
Melpine
Durant
Joe Bailey
Myrtle Fulton
Davenport
Emma Schaeffer
Ferdinand Bunge
Edna Fick
Barney Nanele
Wilton
Thomas Boot
Maude Cummings
Pinger Injured at Roach and Musser Factory
John Gundrum of 608 Cypress street was injured while operating a planing machine at the Roach and Musser sash and door factory this afternoon. His finger was mashed and about a half inch removed after treatment by Dr. J. W. Morgan. He had previously injured his thumb and returned to work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gundrum
Roach & Musser
Cypress Street
Dr King’s New Discovery Advertised by Havercamp's Drug Store
An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy likens respiratory illness to dynamite wrecking lungs and urges quick cure at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price points of 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Mrs Cassie Duncan Seeks Divorce For Second Time
Mrs Cassie Duncan petitions in district court seeking a divorce from Emery Duncan after a brief remarriage following a August divorce. She asks title to Park Place property or 900 alimony plus 20 monthly support for their minor child Rush M Duncan and 50 attorney fees. The couple remarried November and separated again May 3 leading to the second divorce filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Duncan
Emery Duncan
River Forecast Stays Steady Through Mississippi 48 Hours
The forecast notes nearly stationary stages for the Mississippi River from below Dubuque to Muscatine over the next 48 hours. Forecaster J.M. Sherier provides the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J.M. Sherier
Royal Arcanum Chooses New Officers in Session
The Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum closed its 32nd annual meeting in St. Louis with new officers elected including Supreme Regent Cloves H. Bowen of Pawtucket Rhode Island as head, vice regent F. T. McFaden of Richmond Virginia as second in command, and Alfred T. Turner of Boston Massachusetts as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
St. Louis
Supreme Council of the
Cloves H. Bowen
Pawtucket
R. I
F. T. McFaden
Richmond
Alfred T. Turner
Boston
Mass
Comus Dancing Club Dance Tonight at Muscatine Launch Club
The Comus Dancing Club hosts a dance this evening at the Muscatine Launch Club. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comus Dancing Club
Muscatine
Called Pocahontas Meeting at Mrs Whistler Home
A called meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs J Whistler on East 7th street. All ladies of the order are requested to attend.
Highland Nobles Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Lewis Home
The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle gathered yesterday afternoon at 210 East Eighth Street the home of Mrs Oliver Lewis. Refreshments were served and a delightful afternoon was enjoyed. The next meeting will be at Mrs W Hopkins 805 West Front Street on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Nobles Sewing Circle
Oliver Lewis
East Eighth Street
W. Hopkins
West Front Street
Bankers Reserve Sets Memorial Day Plans
The Bankers Reserve held a called meeting at Yeoman hall and decided to observe memorial day on June 6. A committee consisting of Claus Lemkau, Mrs J H Stineman, Miss Myrtle Sheeley, and Mrs Clyde Randleman was appointed to oversee arrangements. A further meeting will be held to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Reserve
Yeoman Hall
Claus Lemkau
J. H. Stineman
Myrtle Sheeley
Clyde Randleman
Clerks at Lillys Dry Goods Plan Weed Park Picnic Dance
Thirty two clerks from B. E. Lilly's dry goods store will attend a Monday evening picnic and dance at the Weed park club house. They will ride the 6 o'clock car and a basket supper will be served with music by Thomas' orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Lilly's Dry Goods
Weed Park Club
Thomas’ Orchestra
Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Jarvis Home in Sevenths Street
The Dorcas society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J B Jarvis's residence 617 East Seventh street for sewing and a birthday celebration for Mrs Mattie Jarvis with a shower of postal cards. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 9 at Mrs Philiip Kopp's East Seventh street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
J. B. Jarvis
East Seventh Street
Mattie Jarvis
Philiilp Kopp
Platonic friendship rumor sparks cooking lessons claim
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a claim that a friendship is strictly platonic, yet hints the woman has started cooking lessons, suggesting curiosity about domestic ties. The brief frames the dispute as a social aside without naming individuals or locations beyond Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier- Journal
Charity in Seclusion Wins Public Regard
Brief note argues that charity thrives in private acts rather than public spectacle. It warns that publicity can distort goodwill and suggests discreet giving sustains generosity.
Senior Class Supper at Y M C A Tonight
William Randall will entertain the senior class of the high school at supper at the Y M C A dining hall this evening at 6 o'clock. After the meal the group will proceed to the Geneva golf house for a social time. The senior class picnic scheduled for today has been indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randall
Geneva Golf House
Schultz Thomas Wedding Planned After Shower
A miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Laura Hatfleigh's Orange Street home honored Miss Pearl Thomas as she prepares to wed Emil Schultz. The couple is set to marry June 2, with red and white decor and refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames George Thomas Laura Dale Oscar Reynolds Will Holzhauer Mable Lemkau L Hatfleigh Chas Jones Cara Ribbink Mrs Young and Mrs Heinig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Haifleigh
Orange Street
Pearl Thomas
Emil Schultz
Miss Thomas
Mesdames
George Thomas
Laura Dale
Oscar Reynolds
Will Holzhauer
Mable Lemkau
L. Hatfleigh
Chas. Jones Cara Ribbink
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Heinig
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Boland
East Second Street
Frank Bowman
Omar Hampton
Brainworth’s
Candy Kitchen
J. W. Ogier
Wapello
Thomas Cullen
West Fourth Street
H. EB. Dice
E. 2Nd St
L. Cromer
Roy Street
Vanatta & Stellrecht
East Third Street
DR. Sullivan
Sunshine J Siampooing Shop
Hershey
Justice Court
Clin Sters
van Atta
Wellville
Fair Oaks
Launch Club
Sopher
Pinger
Hilver Bulletin
St. Paul
Coelkd
Ees
LeClaire
Keokuk
Cassie Duncan
Go-Cart
Useatine
Lee
Bree McIntyre
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
Ophelia
Kezan
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta. Ga
Shallenberger
Muscatine Monthly
Will
Owa
Suallenberger
Bright
W. BE. Shallenbergehr
Oakwood Blvd
Carskaddan & Pepper
Carskaddan
LS Pepper
Lowa
Jayne & Hoffman
Falenry Jayne
Wm. Hoffman Arthur Hoffmen
Wm. R. Jayne
Journal Office
Lows
Ingham
Ffica
Fast
H. DY. Horst
Couneelor
Titus & Jackson
Town Ave
Prank VY
Rav Mwetfr
Rpouilding
Thos. Brown
Tilino
First National Pank
Maacatine
COOK
Rank G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
M. Huughes
S. G. Stein
R. Realing
R. K. Smith
J. CarskaGuni
F. P. Sawyer
8. M. Hughes
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