Modern Woodmen Memorial Plans Cemetery Markers
Memorial Day services set for June 7 at the local Modern Woodmen of America camp. A committee will decorate graves in St Marys and Greenwood cemeteries, with 12 in St Marys and the rest in Greenwood. Several graves need new markers this year to be placed during the observance. The work will be led by K Ataiong, W Kirk, D Fogarty, J Wallingford, F Goula, M O Briggs, C Kern and D L Leyda.
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Woodmen of America
St. Mary's
Greenwood
Orter
Muscatne
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Thare Pra
K. Ataiong
William Kirk
Daniel Fogarty
John Wallingford
Frank Goula
M. O. Briggs
Charles Kern
L Leyda
Iowa Hotel at Keokuk Sold to Dennis Deming
Keokuk May 29 The Hotel Iowa changes ownership and comes under control of Dennis Deming banker of Terre Haute Ind wealth president of the First National Bank. He owns $250000 of the new Deming hotel and keeps a close eye on its local prospects.
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Dennis Deming
Terre Haute
Ind
Keokuk
Iowa
First National Bank of
Anda
Motal Iowa
Republicans Birthday Observed in Bloomington Celebration
Descriptions arrive by train for the fifty-eighth anniversary of the Republican Party in Bloomington. Notables from across the country attend the outdoor ceremony in front of Major Hall where Lincoln’s lost speech is linked to party origins. Wickersham and Nagel to speak at a Coliseum banquet amid crowded reservations. Local effort aims to unite Republicans and former members who shifted to progressivism.
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C Amsociated Press
Wises
Bloomington
Abraham Lincoln
W. Wickersham
Commerce Nagel
Coliseum
Varlows
Arguments Open In Trial Of Dr Elam In Kansas City
The trial of Dr W T Elam of St Joseph Mo for the murder of W Putnam Cramer of Chicago entered closing arguments as testimony concluded. Both sides presented witnesses, largely character references, and the court opened today with jurors expected to retire for deliberations tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassociated Press
Kansas City
W. T. Elam
St. Joseph
W. Putnam Cramer
Chicago
Brownatons Hair Tinting Promises Harmless All Day Color
A local advertisement touts Brownatons hair tinting as permanent, undetectable, and safe with no fading. It claims four color shades, two price points, and a money back guarantee. The Kenton Pharma Co markets it from Covington with trial sizes and booklet offers, with Muscatine dealers Henderson Drug Co. carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Conte
Kenton Phirmat Co
Pike St
Covington
Fey
Muscatine
Henderson Drag Co
Ing Deuiera
Future of Chautauqua in Muscatine Faces Decision
Pledges totaling 640 dollars were secured last summer for a possible new assembly in Muscatine. With J B McNiel returning, organizers hope to revive the movement and decide on continuing the Chautauqua program next week, backed by civic and commercial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. B. McNiel
Mustatine
The Cause of Rheumatism Ad in 1900s Ad
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach trouble liver laziness and kidney derangement claiming to regulate these organs and restore function. The sales pitch emphasizes improved digestion and bodily balance with low price points.
Church Calls Dean Sumner for Cleveland Post
Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland offered a call to Dean Walter T. Sumner of Chicago's Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Sumner, who received the call in February, indicated he likely would not accept, preferring his work in Chicago. He has previously refused several calls and was named as a candidate for suffragan bishop of Iowa.
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Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Chicago
Walter T. Sumner
Cathedral of
St. Peter and Paul
C. P. Anderson
Dean Sumner
Ohio City
Les
Towa
Nichols Man Waldo Newton Dies After Illness at Nichols Iowa
Waldo Newton died May 26 1914 at the Newton home near Nichols Iowa after a brief illness He was 64 years 7 months 2 days Born October 4 1849 in Knightstown Indiana he lived in Town Cedar Pike townships later settling in Pike Township He leaves four brothers and a sister Philander Ida Wahater Colum– bus Junction Thompson Freeborn Neb Jeptha Atkinson Neb Funeral services were held at the M E H church and burial followed in Walking Cemetery
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Nichols
Waldo Newton
Newton
Thomas and
Vila Newton
Knightstown
Henrys County
Indiana
76 Township
Cedar Township
Pike Township
Philander
Ida
Wahater
Columpus Junction
Thompson
Freeborn
Minn
Jeptha
Atkinson
Neb
M. EH
Notice of Assignment for South Muscatine Lumber
The South Muscatine Lumber Company of Muscatine Iowa on May 15 1914 made a general assignment of all property for creditors benefit to J A Bartemeier and R C Schenck both of Muscatine under state law All creditors must present sworn claims to the assignees within three months Dated May 22 1914
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South
Touring party announced for Muscatine county tour
Five members from the Extension Department of Lowstate College will accompany Muscatine farmers on the June tour. The lecturers are Prof. M. A. Howser farm crops Roy O'Donnell live stock G M Turpin poultry C L Fitch truck crops and Prof Porter agricultural engineering. Committees are arranging automobiles and planning a picnic dinner at the McKeown bridge.
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Muscatine County
Kirkpatrick
Lowstate College
M. A. Howser
Roy O'Donnell
G. M. Turpin
C. L. Fitch
Porter
Oakville News Roundup and Society Notes
Oakville includes a serious car accident involving Mr Morton at the Telephone exchange and multiple local society items. Miss Frances Jamison visits, T. G. Jamison assists at the creamery, Toalesboro repairs with new paint, Oakville White Sox vs Volger Jewels game looms, R J and A R Demy visit, L K Pulver travels, W T Waterhouse runs elevator, families visit Burlington, eye specialist for a Galestar youth, new electric bandstand praised, Mrs B J Graham visits, many country districts close for picnics and a soon memorial service slated for next Sunday.
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Qakyiile
Morton
Frances Jamison
Charles Paxton
Burlington
T. G. Jamison
Jamison
Toalesboro
L. K. Pulver
ST. Wilson
W. T. Waterhouse
Huron
Milsses
Lou
Myrtle Wrwvin
John Wilson
R. C. Ditho
B. J. Graham
Vanello
BR. BR
Snow Mellow Chocolate Layer Cake Ad Instructions
Advertisement for Snow Mellow brand chocolate layer cake mix with directions to mix cocoa sugar and hot water, bake cake layers, and frost. Ends with pricing 25 or 26 cents per box and order details from Frank Houren Sales in Chicago, including free boot and feather by mail.
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Frank & Houren
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Boot
Feater
Community notes reflect area events and visits
Rev Cannon to deliver union service with special music. Locals attend declamatory contest in Aledo with a county track meet beforehand. Visitors include Hazel Anderson, Grace Hayden, Izola Sweeney, Mrs. Otto Wagner with Memphis ties. Road openings and drainage district changes planned. Numerous local returns and visits shared among families, stores, and farms, with several residents traveling or arranging property deals.
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Termon
Cannon
M. B. Church
Otto Wagner
Clara Warren
Memphis
Hazel Anderson
Burlington
Grace Hayden
Mt. Pleasant
W. D. Stocks
Izola Sweeney
Wapello
Board of Supervisors
Lows River Bridge
Jacob Enz
Louis Vantrim
Secer
J. F. Creighton
Winfield
Creighton
Theodore Winzler
Eli Winzler
Tremont
Fred Griner
Peoria
Louis
John Schneider
Albert Ranhans
Barry Stoller
Eureka
Frank Wilkie
Morning Sun
Keithsburg Trionde
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Ruthenberg Clothing Co
MW. A. Memorial
Sone
DR. Elam
Church
Ment of
State College
Wil Lec
Ture
Oanlville
V. Stepansson
Tamoux Explorer
Geo. Randolph Chester
N. Marchand
THE
American Tobacco Company
Saas Cig As
of & Een
Leonard
Leonard Cleanable
Venience
Volger Jewelry Store
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