Community notes from the Tri-Cities week
Local residents and visitors are listed attending events and visiting relatives in the Tri-Cities. Names include Frank Zimmerman F E Mannon Ira Hay Mrs George H Woodhouse Wyant Lamont Flora Bowman Nellie Kanoff and Mrs W G Robertson. Health Culture lessons open to women and girls in June at 1.00 price with sessions twice weekly starting June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zimmerman
Tri-Cities
W. G. Robertson
Cedar Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Flynn
Grand Opening of Barger and Barrows Ice Cream Parlor
The ice cream parlor at 420 Mulberry Ave opens tomorrow with a formal summer ceremony. Patrons are invited to enjoy pure ice cream and candies as the shop debuts its new season offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barger & Barrows
Mulberry Ave
Sample of Our Plumbing Service Promises Satisfaction
The message touts plumbers who do good work at a moderate price and invites readers to request a sample job. It urges asking previous customers about the service to encourage a trial and asserts readers will be glad when they see the plumbing and the bill.
Local baseball teams schedule fast games today and tomorrow
The Midgets meet the Peoria Independents in the first game of a series at the fairground park this afternoon. The Gunthers travel to Wilton to face the Independents, then plan to Nichols tomorrow. The Ramblers play the Turks at Weed park this afternoon and visit Pleasant Prairie tomorrow. Peoria also plays the Midgets tomorrow.
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Peoria
New Time Table Changes at Muscatine Railway Sunday
Muscatine North and South Railway announces timetable tweaks effective Sunday at noon. Train No 4 will depart Muscatine at 5 50 PM and reach Elrick Junction at 7 37 PM, shifting earlier by 10 minutes. Train No 3 will depart Elrick Junction at 2 PM and arrive in Muscatine at 3 55 PM. Connections with lines via Wapello and Elrick Junction remain unchanged.
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Muscatine
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Remedy
A historical promotion claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional treatment. It promises internal dosing and a $100 reward for any uncured case and urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ladies' Aid to Visit Mrs Hoopes on Muscatine Island
The Ladies' Aid society of the First M. E. church leaves Muscatine Friday at 2 from Batchelor's landing for Mrs Emerson Hoopes' home on Muscatine Island. They will spend the afternoon and return by 5 30. All church ladies are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Muscatine
Batchelor
High Bridge
Emerson Hoopes
Muscatine Island
Mothers' Club Meeting at Mrs Hoffman Home
The Mothers' club will meet at Mrs William H Hoffman’s home Monday afternoon. Roll call Sir Walter Scott. Paper Practical Hints to Club Workers by Mrs M Byrne. Election of officers. Music Selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
William H. Hoffman
Sir Walter Scott
M. Byrne
Royal Neighbors to Meet for Memorial Day Arrangements
Members of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Royal Neighbors Aid Society will gather at the M. W. A. hall on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 to plan Memorial Day observances on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
The
Royal Neighbors’ Aid Society
M. W. A. Hall
Camp No 106 M W A Meeting Notice
All members are urged to attend Tuesday evening June 2 for important business including head camp matters and other items of significance to the lodge.
Memorial Services For Major John Circle Members
All members of the Major John Circle and their friends are invited to meet at the G A R hall Sunday afternoon at 2 30 for memorial services over their departed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Ladies of the Maccabees to hold annual picnic
The Ladies of the Maccabees announce their annual picnic next Monday afternoon at Electric Park. All members with husbands or families are urged to attend.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Electric Park
Called meeting of the Colonel Hare Circle
A called meeting of the Colonel Hare Circle is scheduled for next Monday evening at the G A R hall. All members are requested to be present.
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Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Elliott to Speak at Muscatine High School Graduation
Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church will deliver the commencement sermon to the class of 1908 at First Congregational church tomorrow evening. The discourse title is Life's Greatest Asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jury Disagrees in Wife Murder Case
The jury in the Theodore Whimore murder trial reported a disagreement and was discharged, ending the Brooklyn defendant’s attempt to convict him for his wife Lela’s death in New Jersey City.
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New Jersey City
Theodore
Whimore
Brooklyn
Lela
None better than Gold Medal Flour claim
Veronica asserts that Gold Medal Flour is superior, while Penelope challenges the claim with a playful remark about quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope
Veronica
Carthage minister speaks on Lutheran church at banquet
Dr. Jacob Yutzy of Carthage NL delivered the main address at the Grace English Lutheran church Men's club banquet. He outlined five advantages of the Lutheran faith detailing doctrines conservatism literary and theological creativity educational effort and missionary zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran Church
Jacob Yutzy
Carthage
Carthage College
Italian Falls From Street Car in Davenport
Italian migrant Domini Massley fell from a moving Davenport street car after jumping during a curve. He was found unconscious, taken to Muscatine by train, then to Bellevue hospital where doctor E B Fulham diagnosed a light concussion and noted substantial pain but no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Domini Massley
Muscatine
J. ©. Sodini
Family Theatre
Order of Services at German Baptist Church
The German Baptist Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m a preaching service at 10 20 a m and another preaching service at 7 30 p m for tomorrow’s exercises.
Factories Close in Muscatine for Decoration Day
In line with tradition, all main Muscatine manufacturing plants shut down to observe Decoration Day honoring veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Local society notes from Morning Sun May 30
Jno Abrahamson returns from Ames Iowa where he attended the state agricultural college. Miss Maxine Martin of Wayland visited friends in town. Mrs. D Kilpatrick traveled to Fairndult Minnesota to visit her son Walter Silparture. Mr and Mrs Albert Critz of Muscatine Iowa guests of F M Brown. Miss Minnie Carter visited Burlington. Mrs Nancy Brown of Illinois visited relatives here this week. She and her sister Mrs Jno Sterrett traveled to Des Moines for a relatives visit. Mrs Jones of Wayland IA Mrs B Gardner and Mr and Mrs Guy Gardner visited E H Faris. Mrs A J Laird and children of Ainsworth IA visiting her parents. Miss Nora Corette came from Winfield IA to attend commencement.
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Jno. Abrahamson
Ames
State Agriculture College
Maxine Martin
Wayland
D. Kilpatrick
Fairndult
Minn
Walter Silparture
Albert Critz
Muscatine
A. J. Laird
Ainsworth
J. F. Holiday
Nora Corette
Winfield
Rheumatism relief ad praises Miles Nervine cure
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cures rheumatism and soothes the nervous system. It includes patient testimony from JAS H SANDERS of Rockaway NJ and offers a free first bottle refund through a local druggist. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Miles Nervine
Miles’ Nervine
Jas. H. Sanders
P. O. Box 5
Rockaway
N. J
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an appetite booster and strength builder. Claims to cure blood diseases stomach liver and kidney troubles and other run-down conditions. Encourages immediate purchase from druggists with liquid or Sarsatabs chocolate coated tablets.
Decoration Day Observed With Memorial Exercises
The city marked Decoration Day with a full program led by Dr. J N Elliott and Rev H F Martin. Orchestral pieces, a Gettysburg reading, and a march to the river honored Iowa soldiers and veterans.
Memorial Day Costs in Adams Station Case
Memorial day takes new significance for John Johnson of Adams Station as Decoration day 1909 marks the first anniversary of a good jag and five dollars and costs in the police court. Johnson pleaded guilty before Judge H. S. Howe this morning to avoid staying in the lockup over Sunday.
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John Johnson
Adams Station
Johnson
H. S. Howe
Filibuster Drama Near End As Wisconsin Senator Leads
The filibuster by Stone and LaFollette seizes the Senate as Gore, then Clay and Bacon, take the floor. A 1:30 luncheon recess delays proceedings while Democratic efforts aim to persuade Stone to end the speech. An expected late afternoon vote and possible tonight adjournment loom.
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Stone
Gore
Oklahoma
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Aldrich
Clay
Bacon
Healing Cure by Arnica Salve in Port Byron Item
Amos King of Port Byron New York found relief after years of a sore using Bucklen's Arnica Salve sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 25 cents.
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Amos King
Port Byron
N. Y
Bucklen
Havercamp
Wapello Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Events
Harry Foster of Bloomington on a brief business visit, Rock Island depot upgrades, and a large local birthday gathering for Thomas Morgan at Columbus City. Public schools close with staff reappointments, smallpox scare prompts quarantine, wind damages at Baxter Canning, and plans for Louisa County Normal Institute in June. Golden Eagle clothing store slated to open, with local banking moves noted.
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H. O. Weaver
Baxter
Louisa County Normal Institute
Wapello
R. M. Lampman
Josephine B. Burt
G. W. Stephens
W. O. Allen
W. S. Mitchell
Ralph R. Hunt
Cornell College
A. V. Storm
Iowa State College
Ames
A. E. Kepford
Des Moines
L. —. Robinson
Monmouth College
Golden Eagle
Bowser & Grim
John P. Miller
Olivia
Davenport Family Visits Mrs Devitt With Mackeys
Mr and Mrs Fred Mackey and family of Davenport are visiting with Mrs J F Devitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mackey
Davenport
J. F. Devitt
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Bogard’s
House of Better Merchandise
F. E. Mannon
New Boston
Ira Hay
Decatur, Ill
George H. Woodhouse
Walton
Kaiser Hose Co
Frank D. Throop
Marjorie
Burlington
Joseph Fox
City
H. Griffith
Pine Street
B. C. Ludlow
Bernice
Wyant Lamont
Chicago
Edward Niver
West Fourth Street
Flora Bowman
Nellie Kanoff
East Seventh Street
Miss Bowman
J. L. Gibney
Wm. Bokenkamp
2Nd St
M. N. & S. Railway Company
Elliott
Presbyterian
Lutheran Church
Car
Order OF Services
Short
Decoration Day
Hood
Pauchet
H. F. Martin
J. H. Munroe
Congregational Choir
America
Bessie Miller
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Gus. Schmidt
Pettie
J. N. Elliott
D. D
Stars and Stripes Forever
Battle of Shiloh
Paudhet
Bull Run
Iowa
Grant
Great Republic
Tabernacle
J. E. Coe
Herman Schmidt
L. M. Woods
Phil J. Murphy
Byron Connor
Ed. Henneker
Ed. O'Brien
Geo. Wiles
Henry Kneese
Jerry Carl
G. Schmidt
Flag Committee
Paudiet
John
Col. Hare
Harry Foster
Bloomington
Ill
B. F. Roach
J. M. Walker
Sam Simons
Rock Island Depot
Old Louisa Center
Columbus City Township
Thomas Morgan
C. M. Donaldson
C. P. Woodruff
Kansas City
Mr. Morgan
J. W. Morgan
Albert Pritchett
Ft Madison
Lizzie Springer
J. C. Smith
Sheriff Smith
Columbus Junction
Alma Singleton
H. L. Nearpass
J. S. Herrick
M. Hunter
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
County Recorder
Roy Thompson
Lone Tree
Grandview
Dennis Brown
Missouri
East Second Street
Boy Clairvoyant
Palmist
Fast Second Street
McColm's
Merry Widow
Swan’s Jewelry Store
D. A. Bond, Prop
Strong
Grey & Peters
Billy Graham
Gene King
Gunness Farm
la Porte
Ben Mentink
Moscow Road
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