Miss Pearl Thomas to wed Mart Haines soon
Miss Myrtle Reay and Miss Rose Edmondson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Pearl Thomas at Grandview avenue home last evening. About fifteen guests attended as the red and white decor celebrated the upcoming nuptials. Games, music, and refreshments followed. Miss Thomas is to marry Mart Haines next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Reay
Rose Edmondson
Pearl Thomas
Grandview Avenue
Miss Thomas
Mart Haines
Yeomen Ladies band excursion and local notices
A compilation of small items: Yeomen Ladies’ band excursion set for next Tuesday June 1 with a 25 cent moonlight ride on Columbia. Mentions of Dr H E Dice, barber services at Hotel Grand, and various local residents traveling or visiting relatives including Miss Ola Hawkins and Mrs S E Hesler. Also adds real estate promo for a 5 room cottage and comfort oxfords from Braunworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Yeoman Ladies
Woman's Mission Circle Meets at McKee Residence
The Woman's Mission Circle of the First Congregational church gathered Friday at the McKee home on West Third street. Miss Emma Underwood presided and presented the report on the state home missionary convention held in Cedar Rapids through Mrs. W. W. McQuesten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Mission Circle
First Congregational Church
McKee
West Third Street
Emma Underwood
State Home Missionary Convention
Cedar Rapids
W. W. McQuesten
Kensington club elects officers at United Brethren church
Election of officers conducted Friday afternoon by the Kensington club of the United Brethren church. Mrs. J. C. H. Light and Mrs. William Leibbrand provided entertainment. Elected officers include President Mrs. Emmet Huffman, Vice President Mrs. J. C. H. Light, Treasurer Mrs. Lena Bogus, Secretary Mrs. W. J. Vannatta, Collector Mrs. Fannie Stapleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
The
United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
William Leibbrand
Emmet Huffman
Lena Bogus
W. J. Vannatta
Fannie Stapleton
Mrs Henning Celebrates 57th Birthday at Grandview Home
Mrs. Jacob Henning of 1008 Grandview avenue entertained friends and relatives yesterday afternoon for her fifty seventh birthday anniversary. She received many presents as the gathering enjoyed the afternoon and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Henning
Grandview Avenue
Major John Button Club Meets At Norton Home
The Major John Button club met Friday evening at Mrs. Isabelle Norton’s home with good attendance and much work accomplished. The next meeting is set for June 4 at Mrs. Kemptner’s residence on East Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Button Club
Isabelle Norton
Kemptner
East Fifth Street
Y P S C E Members Plan Park Picnic
Members of the Y P S C E of the Presbyterian church left for Electric Park for a picnic this afternoon. A supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Electric Park
Major John Circle Members to Attend Baptist Services
All members of the Major John Circle are asked to meet at the G A R hall Sunday at 10 15 for services at First Baptist church. Per president. Knights of Pythias met Friday evening at the KP hall with two members taken through the third degree and a banquet served by the men after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
First Baptist Church
Per
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Andrew Cracker Funeral Held at German Church
The funeral for Andrew Cracker was conducted this afternoon with a 2 pm service at Mrs. J. Asthalter's East Fifth Street home, then at 2:30 pm at the German Methodist church. Rev. W. C. Schultze preached in German with an English synopsis, obituary read in two languages, and Nellie Robertson sang two solos. Pallbearers included J Asthalter, Andrew Cracker Jr, Julius Gerndt Jr, Lou Kinsley, Benj Boling, and Louis Kautz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cracker
J. Asthalter
East Fifth Street
Thomas Osborn
M. E
W. C. Schultze
Schultze
Nellie Robertson
Slaughter Candy Store Expands with Bakery Department
The Slaughter Candy Store has completed its fine bakery department and will serve all kinds of pies cakes whipped cream puffs and homemade bread. An expert baker has been employed to oversee daily pastry and bread production for sale at the candy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter Candy Store
Purity Test of Dr Lyon's Tooth Powder Demonstrated
A meeting of analytical chemists tested dentifrices for purity using Dr Lyon's Perfect Tooth Powder. In 10 percent hydrochloric acid, Lyon's powder dissolved like the solution, while powdered pumice settled un-dissolved, illustrating the product's lack of gritty or injurious substances and its worldwide endorsement by the dental profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
N. W. Lyon
Dr. Lyon
J D Club to Meet at Mrs Mull Home
The J D club from the U B church will hold a meeting Monday evening at the Cedar street home of Mrs Andrew Mull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Club
U. B. Church
Andrew Mull
Cedar Street
Library Circulation Doors Closed Monday
The circulating department of the P. M. Musser Library will close all day Monday. The reading room will be open to the public from 2 to 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser Library
Frank's Barbershop At 209 Iowa Ave In Billings
Four barbers operate a shop offering shaves massages and haircuts at Frank's on 209 Iowa avenue. Billings the ball player works there on Saturdays nights establishing the venue as a local grooming and social spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Iowa Avenue
Billings
Mrs. LaFollette Aides Senator In Washington Society
Washington May 29 Mrs Robert LaFollette wife of Wisconsin senator is noted for her active role in his work in Washington She is an inclined hostess with charm and beauty whose entertainments are popular She enjoys society but shines most at home where her reading and national affairs knowledge earn praise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Robert LaFollette
United States
Wisconsin
Death of John William Callaway at Muscatine
John William Callaway died at 10 20 am at his Muscatine home on the Burlington road after heart trouble. He was 49, born September 18 1860 in Des Moines county Iowa and had lived in Des Moines county, Ainsworth Mediapolis and Muscatine. He is survived by his wife Martha and nine children Ralph Burr Orie Robert Maude Mary Ava Genevieve Lola. Short services are set for 9 am Monday at the family residence before burial in Mediapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Callaway
Muscatine
Burlington Road
Des Moines
County
Martha Allen Ping
Ainsworth
Mediapolis
Kincaid
Ralph
Burr
Orie
Robert
Maude
Mary
Ava
Genevieve
Lola
Last Y M C A Men’s Meeting This Season
The final YMCA men's meeting of the season will be held tomorrow afternoon at the local association building. Rev. J N Elliott of First Presbyterian church will give the address titled Business in the Spiritual Life. Special music will be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Adjudged insane inmate wanders from home
Ivan Von Zerschwitz an inmate of the German Lutheran Old Folks home on the Burlington road was judged mentally deranged by the insanity board at the courthouse. He will be taken probably Monday to Mt Pleasant. He has disappeared from the home several times in the past month. His legal residence is Clayton county Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan von Zerschwitz
Burlington Road
Board of Insanity Commission
Court House
Mt. Pleasant
Zetschwitz
Clayton County
Weather Outlook: Mississippi Shows Minor 48 Hour Change
Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes only slight changes in the Mississippi River level over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Expect steady flows with minimal shifts in stage and downstream impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Cakes and Ice Cream Sunday Special at Slaughter's
Local bakery offers homemade cakes cookies pies and bread with Sunday ice cream available. advertisement highlights desserts and confections from Slaughter's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter’s
Belle Scovil Heads to Wilton After Iowa Visit
Mrs. Belle Scovil, visiting relatives and friends in the city, departed this afternoon for Wilton to spend a few days with friends before returning to her home in Atlantic, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Scovil
Wilton
Atlantic
Iowa
Troops Begin Foot March From Downey in Iowa City
Two armies of Company E and F led by Major R J Cook and Companies A B C and D led by Major J C Hollman depart from Downey for West Liberty in a staged march. Sham battles planned before and after the trek with field judges Lieut C W Weeks and Capt Le Roy Elliott. Lieut Mumma unable to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
West Liberty
Downey
R. J. Cook
Independence
J. C. Hollman
C. W. Weeks
Ss. A. S
le Roy Elliott
Lieut
Mumma
Des Moines
Clariss Encourages Faithful Action Amid Flour Demand
Malinda urges staying positive as a call to order a sack of Gold Medal Flour. The exchange frames resolve and practical steps in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clariss
Malinda
Court House Closed All Day Monday for Memorial Day
Courthouse operations will be shut for Memorial Day with services suspended and staff observing the holiday. Public access and court filings postponed until the following business day.
Reverend Schultze Returns From Iowa Conference
Rev. W. C. Schultze has returned home from Victor Iowa where he attended the conference of the Burlington district of the German Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schultze
Victor
Iowa
Burlington
The
German Methodist Church
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples Today
Arthur G Wells and Mabel A Brookhart received a license, as did Andrew Milhouse and Lottie H Thornton. The officials recorded the four marriages in today's notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Wells
Mabel A. Brookhart
Andrew Milhouse
Lottie H. Thornton
Redwood School Program Delights Sweetland Township Crowd
Pupils of Redwood school in Sweetland township presented a Friday afternoon program attended by many parents and friends. After the program, the students enjoyed a picnic with basket lunches. Miss Helen C. Parmelee teaches the school. The program included drills, multiple recitations, and songs such as America Old Black Joe and Battle Cry of Freedom performed by various pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood
Sweetland Township
Helen C. Parmelee
school—America
Keith Klepper
Tillie Saltwedel
Earl Wagner
Uncle Ned
Minnie Doering
Howard Wagner
Florence Saltwedel
Harry Wagner
Zelma Bradley
Erving Doering
Old Black Joe
Railroad officials inspect slide near Mad Creek
General Superintendent Jones and Division Superintendent T H Bea com of the Rock Island road visited the city today to inspect the slide at the curve a few hundred rods east of Mad Creek. Heavy spring rains washed dirt onto the track and the overhanging hill continues to wash down. The matter will be referred to the engineering department for remedy. They discussed building the switch for the Ziegler Canning company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
T. H. Beacom
Rock Island Road
Mad Creek
Ziegler Canning Company
Notable funeral for Justice Guy C. Scott in Aledo
In Aledo Illinois on May 29 the Mer cer county funeral for Justice Guy C Scott drew a procession a half mile long with 300 to 400 Masons and about 100 Knight Templars in full uniform. Six supreme judges served as honorary pall bearers with circuit judges and state officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
Ill
Mercer County
Guy C. Scott
Supreme Judges
A. K. Vicekrs
East St. Louis
W. M. Farmer
Vandalia
F. K. Dunn
Charleston
John P. Hand
Cambridge
Jas. H. Cartwright
Oregon
Orrin N. Carter
Chicago
Gest
Ramsey
Graves
Stead
Roger Sullivan
John P. Hopkins
Mae LaPorte Stock Company at the Airdome
The Mae LaPorte Stock Company led by Miss Mae LaPorte announces a debut in our city with 14 performers eight vaudeville acts and a 60 foot scenery car. The Princess of Patches will open Monday evening May 31 with prices 10 20 and 39 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae LaPorte Stock Company
Airdome
Mae LaPorte
Miss LaPorte
Patches
Our City
Foley's Urine Laxative Ad for Spring Wellbeing
An old drugstore ad promotes Foley's Urine Laxative to relieve constipation and liver trouble. It claims the product stimulates organs and thoroughly cleanses the system to help readers feel well in the spring. A. W. Morgan, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oxford
Wilson
Miss Pearl Thomas
Fair Oaks
Candy Kitchen
Yeomen Ladies
H. E. Dice
E. 2Nd St
Hotel Grand
Ola Hawkins
Tipton
Flowman
Robert Thompson
Andalusia
M. W. Stirlen
S. E. Hesler
Franklin Street
Rock Island
Braunworth
E. M. Smith
Clinton
Savings Department
Ook, Musser & Co
P. M. Musser
W. E. Bliven
Ss. B. Cook
Ed. C. Cook
E. C. Stocker
Mwkeer
Uracker
Asthalter
Greenwood
City Lumberyard
Second Street Bell
Miss Valley
Panitorium
Iowa Ave
Cc. E. Franklin
Prop
Knights OF Columbus
Vis
Varsity
Laurent Council
Muscatine Knights
University City
Riverside
Nichols
Lone Tree
Erougle
John Callaway
Lington Road
Y.M. C. A. Men’s
Liver Bulletin
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
St. Louis
Ican Tei
U. S. Weidling
Redwood School
Helen Parmelee
Tillie Salzwedel
Zalme Bradley
School
Battle Cry of Freedom
Beacom
Sliding Hill
City
Scott
Chas
Gobble
Anson
Crown Restaurant
J. A. Bond
J. M. Conner
Sycamore Street
Sunshine Shampooing Shop
Hershey
J. Carl Barnard
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