Sixty ninth birthday party and local society notes
Society notes from Muscatine cover Mrs John Barnes aging seventy three celebrated at Hart Second Street home with Car McCullough hosting a dinner party. Guests include Mrs Harry Frack and many local ladies. Also reports church society gatherings, marriages of Miss Mary Hebner to William Schutte at Rose Island parsonage, Miss Olga Brendel to Adolph Klott at Zion Lutheran, and other small society events and upcoming dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnes
Hart Second Street
Car McCullough
Grandview
McCullough
Barnes
Harry Frack
B. Thompson
Harvey McGill
Stella Hampton
Hazel McCullough
Verne
Hurley McCullough
Osa Kent
Mea J
Art McGill
Mary Hebner
William Schutte
Rose Island
First
Methodial Episcopal Church
Lb. M. Grigsby
Caunie
Hock Jeland
Olga Brendel
Adolph Klott
South Muscn
Tlao
Germain Tuther
Ziona Church
TH. Remomund
Lotheran Alphans
Mrs. Klott
Wassla
Muscatine
Veterans visit Muscatine public schools in Memorial Day
Members of the Stelly Norman Post Grand Army of the Republic spoke to Muscatine public school pupils about Civil War history. Commander Herman Schmidt organized the event as survivors urged students to be loyal citizens and patriots. Nearly all students were invited to participate in the Memorial Day parade the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stelly Norman Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Schoala
Herman ‘Schmidt
Muscatine Motion Pictures at Lyric Theatre Next Week
Announcement says Muscatine pictures will be shown at the Lyric Theatre for four days starting Tuesday June 2. Martin and Gilbert provide music to attract audiences with western aid comedies. A city camera man reports clear pictures with recognizable faces and a host of local views including courthouse square park and riverfront.
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Muscatine
Lyric Theatre
Martin
Gibert
Gilbert
Pavk Prama
Court House
High Bridge
Gol Uaks
Athlatic Mort
Weed Park
Second Street
Hugemant
Pankhurst Refuses Food After Re arrest in London Jail
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst defies hunger strike by not eating since re arrest and detention at Holloway Jail. Reported weakness from prolonged fast. leaders say her release may come at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Scitraserte
Holloyo
Annual German Lutheran festival set for June 16
The annual festival of the German Lutheran Orghans and Old Folks Home is planned for Sunday June 16. An elaborate program is under preparation and the public is invited to attend.
Power of the Cross shines at A-Muse-U theatre
Monaser Henle presents The Power of the Cross at the A-Muse-U this evening calling it one of the year’s strongest openings. The drama features a splendid cast delivering excellent performances in a lively stage production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaser Henle
Committee named to present gift at Prank Boyle Day
C. R. Stafford and H. L. Lawrence were chosen to form a two member committee to represent Muscatine fandom at the Prank Boyle Day festivities in Waterloo tomorrow They will present manager Frank Boyle with a monster floral horse shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stafford
H. L. Lawrence
Muscatine
Waterloo
Frank Boyle
Davenport and Masculine Railway to Install Third Street Signal
The Davenport and Masculine Railway Company plans to place a gimbal signal system on Third street following the success of the Second street signals. The upgrade aims to extend signals to all junction points and improve ramp locations, aiding local trolley operations. Superintendent Schuyler praised the current system as the best possible arrangement and commended public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport and Masculine Railway Company
Wil
Third Street
Schuyler
American Boys Plan Campaign Over Owa
The American Boy's Benedict Association aims to establish branches across Iowa, launching soon under CG. B. Thomas. A Musser Public Library meeting will outline plans, targeting Des Moines and other cities. Local membership has risen to about seventy-five, with invitations sent to notable national figures and G.A. Thy W.B. G. colonel Hare Cirela and Major John Cirela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ottuimwa
Cadar Rapids
Davonport
Ilocal
Ihe
A .B
Hare Cirela
John Cirela
High School Pupils Present Year End Program
The final program of the school year was held at the high school this afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Hudson and Miss Charlotte J. Smith led the program with student songs, a band accompaniment, and a series of recitations and selections. The program included America sung by the school, a male quartet performance, and a drill and story titled Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hudson
Charlotte J. Smith
America
Roy Lieberknecht
Fred Abport
Lindley Hoopes
Albert Banerdae
Harold Sywassink
Columbia
Gor Wers
Marold Sywisevik
Selevtion
Mala
Joint Social Affair by Lodges on Friday
Plans are set for a Yeomen and Homesteaders lodge social Friday evening with reports on the upcoming moonlight excursion, dancing, a brief vocal program, refreshments, and orchestra music. The event invites members of both groups to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Picnics Mark the Close of Schools
Rural schools hold closing picnics as spring term ends. Park Place school taught by Miss Helen Parmaree and No 2 school in Pike township with Miss Teresita Ryat closed today. Brockway School in Oronocowhallp, Cranston school, and No 4 in Montpelier to close tomorrow.
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Partiaipate
Waeaday
Park Place
Helen Parmaree
Pike Township
Teresita Ryat
Brockway
Oronocowhallp
Cranston
No. 4
Montpelier
IST COMMENCEMENT ON ONE ELEVENTH AT GRAND THEATRE
The fifty first annual commencement of St. Matthias parochial school will be held on Wednesday June 11 at the Grand Theatre. The program features a play with acts including Entrance March Kowalski and Accompanist Margaret Healey. Performances by seventh and eighth graders, high school divisions, and various solos, duets, and choruses accompany a pageant of fairyland scenes and the conferring of honors for Class of 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias
Grand Theatre
Progr Bering
Kowalski
the Lord
Gounod
Miledred
Genevieve Leysen
Minime
Margaret Healey
C. Schubert
Mildred Spetther
Ning Harris
Bey-Hur Cuntiot
Maevin Barry
Juan
Ouy Little Girls
Nora Leonard
Northdell
Nina Harris
Pinno
Tantania de Court
Mattel
Archers
Drift
Acconist
Genevieva Ryan
Operatta
Mildred Detther
Duor
Nora Verdot Junonard
Genevieve Norees Leysen
Claas
Schmidt
Christian Church
Rathaer
Tanner
Iowa
Burlington
Tlarvard
Misa Flora Bischow
Khajiman
Entertainment Committee
W. B. of
Backman
Indianapolis
Ind
Williamson
First Baptist Church of
Jowas City
Church of Christ
Nichols
J.B. Reilly
The
State University
Athearn
Crate University
Lyon
Dudley
Worried Banner At Muscatine High School Causes Quiet Investigation
A large red banner with the inscription We Should Worry appeared at Muscatine high school as students prepared for recitations. The motto was later changed to Graduation or Step by Step. Authorities Ira H. Maelnttre and Glen B. Frye withheld comment while investigators search for the culprits and a safety plan is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Clus
Ira H. Maelnttre
Glen B. ‘Frye Ara Loth
Sten
Molay Commandery Hosts Dancing Party and Musicale
The Molay Commandery and Masons hosted a dancing party and musicale at the Muscatine Launch Club quarters on Wednesday evening. Performers included Mrs. BL McColm, a soprano. a mixed quartet with Mrs. Ernest Moore, soprano. Mrs. George Meordink, contralto. Leonard Plesay Yenor, tenor. Ernst Tilgner, bass. and reader Mrs. Elizabeth Willy-McKees. A card to a child or adult noted the dangers of croup or pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was recommended for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molay ‘Commandery
Muscatine
Leonard Plesay
Yenor
Ernst Tilgner
Basy
Elizabeth Willy-McKees
Foley
Rene
W. Margen
West Liberty auto driver 10 recover after serious crash
Iowa City May 99 special Charles Walte West Liberty automobile man nearly killed in a terrific crash on a county road near Iowa City Wednesday afternoon. His car skidded after striking a culvert, overturned, throwing Walte and companion Garfield HM from the wreck. Walte suffered a severed right thigh wound and internal injuries but is doing well after an operation, though blood poisoning remains a danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles Walte
West Liberty Automobile
Wale
Carfield HM
Uncle Sam's Railway Mail
Star
Chicago
West Liberty
Land
Bil
Waite
White
Foss Employees Strike in Massachusetts Plants
Boston May 29 Twelve hundred workers at the Sturtevant and Beck Milling plants in Hyde Park struck to press for a 20 percent wage increase and better working conditions. The plants are controlled by Governor Eugene N Foss. The vote to strike was held last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Walle
Boston
Sturtevant Company
Beck Milling Company
Hye Park
Eugene N. Foss
Mort Davis 15 Captured After Assault on Widow
Mort Davis, a paroled Nebraska convict, accused of assaulting Mrs Caddie Wilte near Homer, Nebraska, was captured by a posse early today in Sioux City Iowa and held in jail. The incident followed an afternoon alert in the Homer area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Towa
Mort Davis
Prisoner Held By Assailant Near Homer Nebraska
In Dakota City Nebraska Mrs Wilte was kept prisoner for hours by attacker Davis son of a local farmer near Homer George Yoster a farmer was sentenced to thirty days in jail for intoxication before Police Judge Bowen Huefner returning from Chicago after assisting Wartburg Publishing company Notices Odd Fellows lodge meets Friday at 1 30 to attend Brother Henry Cadie funeral N G Rynearson ordered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota City
Nebraska
Wilte
Davis
Homer
George Yoster
Qwag
Bowen
Poster
Fate
Chicago
Rev
J. Huefner
Wartburg Publishing Company
Odd Fellows Loesl
Odd Fallows
Henry Cadie
N. G
D. Rynearson
Local Social News and Church Notes From Solon Area
Blanche Rodgers returns home from Solon visit while others travel for picnics and shopping. Teachers take pupils to Harmal's Tilt for a picnic. Juniors head to Rasley’s Lake. high school staff join. Christian Church notes promote Children's Day and Iowa Sunday School convention with speakers from Drake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailss
Blanche Rodgers
Solon
John Yanatta
Fer Wesson
Lottie Stevens
Harry Hoedin
Nchels
Lou Jinkinson
Franke Laughter
Downey
Lberty
Anmett Tespeseth
Harmal
Rasley’s
Former resident of Muscatine is dead
Jonathan Hole longtime Muscatine resident died in Asboro Ohio at Hillsboro while awaiting at a business stop his health failed. He was a pharmacist for many years and retired long ago leaving a wife and three children. Funeral services will be held in Hisboro with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Hole
Muscatine
Asboro
Ohio
Hss
Charlie Keller
Mulberry Avenue
Mr. Hole
Californa T0
Howe
Oliver Hole
Hillsbore
Hole
Hisboro
New York Stock List BAST SALE Items and Names
New York Stock List shows a BAST SALE section with numerous rails and industrials. Amalgamated Copper American Beet Sugar American Smelting American Sugar Kettning Atlantic Coast Line Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St Paul etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
American Cotton OM
American Segar Kettningamerican Tel
Mel
Anaconda Mining
Atonson
Eae
Atlantic Coast Line
Balthmore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacife
Chesanenien
Ohio
Ghleaga
North Western
Chicago
Mil. & SL
Golarada Buc
Iron Colorads
Southern
Delaware & Hudson
Denver
Rio Grande
Pic International Jarvester
Louisville & Nashyllié Ye
Missouri
Kensan
Texas
Contral
Norfolk & Western
Northern
Pacife
Pennsylvania
People’s Gas
Pullman Palace
Western
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Ed. V. Price & Co
Luellen’s
West Second St
Auford Congregational Aid Society
Ira
MD Molis
Maria Kindler
Lonore Gleasragon
Grant Street
Ray Nicole
Rtv
J. Z. Grieser
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Andrew Schultz
Goto Agnostesa
O. and C. Elubachor
Ysual
Misa Anna Scott
Cedar Street
Tug Moxt
E.J. Zeidler
Veterans Today
Pankhurst III
Hans For
American Boys Plan
Teuth
Mary
Amy
ST. Matthias School
DE Molay Commandery
Tannch Club
Everning Ty Masons
Mercantile Comic Company
East Second St
TOU
West Liberty Auto
Florida
West Jabenty
Mra
BE. S. Williams
Columbus
Jonetson
Ray Teonien
John Bunny
Princess Tonight
Adv
Knebang
Newton
Chamberlain
Jane
Journal
Old-Line Insurance Company
Shandie
Porket
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