Lake township Rough Rider Club forms with Davenport trip
Lake township Republicans organized a mounted Rough Rider company at Lucas Grove school house. J. Stuart elected president with T. J. Hoopes as first vice president and Arthur LaTourette as treasurer. J. Coster stirred the crowd with a rally before plans for Davenport were made. Twenty five suits were ordered for the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stuart
T. J. Hoopes
Bert Will
Arthur Elicker
Arthur LaTourette
Milton Addleman
Chas. Aderman
Art. Sanders
W. J. Kirk
F. Minder
A. W. Sanders
Fred Windma
H. Sander
Chas
J. C. Coster
Henry Vollmer
Philippines
Jim Addleman
John LaTourette, Sr
Davenport
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Reception for Geo Shields Couple
A couple on the Iowa City road celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Geo Shields. Friends arrived at 8 pm on Oct 1 for congratulations and mandolin music, with guests given ribbon favors and a social supper including a nut conundrum, rolls, salad, meats, coffee and cake. Silver gifts and keepsakes were presented to the couple as guests departed with cards and bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Shields
Iowa City Road
River Yacht Club Sail Vessels Dock for Winter Season
The captain of a racing yacht at the River Club orders sails pulled and stored for winter signaling the season’s end. One sailor disagrees, claiming a better reason to continue sailing despite the cold.
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Yacht Club
Lillie Set for Winter Quarters Amid River Decline
Admiral Grossheim says the Lillie is ready to race any craft under any wind. The Pearl engine is being overhauled by Muscatine Gas & Carbons Engine Co. A barge loads shells for local button factories are unloading. Nola K. arrived by barge and returned upstream. The river stage stands at 7.5 with a continuing decline.
Woman Magician Adelaide Herrmann at Stein's Oct 6
Mme Adelaide Herrmann widow of the great Herrmann appears at Stein's on Saturday October 6. She performs a wordless act titled A Night in Japan with five in the company and her own scenery. Seats go on sale Thursday at Frank's.
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Mme
Adelaide Herrmann
Herrmann
Mme. Herrmann
Cadillac
Japan
Adele Dewey
Hudson
Frank
New Riverview Homes Highlight Local Growth
Park Avenue notes Riverview addition showing new houses built by Miss Jennie Hawley and others. Hawley’s 22 by 28 foot two story with bay window and wraparound porch offers seven rooms and modern finishes. Nearby residents Lillian Coleman leaves for Chicago training. veterans' reunion joys. George Hawley family to move in. news of Cedar Rapids visit from Mrs. Fred Duncan.
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Riverview Addition
Jennie Hawley
Lillian Coleman
Burlington
Chicago
Deaconess Training School
George Hawley
Fred Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Township Convention To Name Ticket In Muscatine
The Republicans of Muscatine township will meet at City Hall on Wednesday Oct 3 1900 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for two Justices of the Peace two Constables one Assessor one Clerk or one Trustee and to transact other business. Representation is by ward as at the last county convention.
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City Hall
Muscatine Township
Chicago Markets Opening Prices and Live Stock Report
Special dispatch reports opening highest and closing quotes on the Chicago board for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and Live Stock. It lists receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep, plus Northwest and Liverpool wheat movements and upcoming car counts.
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Chicago Board Today
Pliesce- Gao
Kansas City
Omaha
Local Rail Depot Closes at Fruitland Over Losses
The M. N. and S. A. R. Co. ends depot operations at Fruitland due to insufficient business to cover agent costs. Nearby social notes report moves to Muscatine and Letts residents planning study, visits, and a new birth. Captain Rummery to drill Rough Riders with full attendance urged.
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Fruitland
Clara Pelton
Emma Hunter
Muscatine
Mattie Westbrooke
Letts
Chicago
P. W. DeCamp
J. A. Shoultz
Commanding officer for county rally calls captains
All captains of city and county marching clubs must report to Col. D V Jackson, appointed commanding officer for Muscatine County. He will lead county clubs at the Davenport rally on Oct 5. Trains depart at 6:00 p m that evening. Reports should be made to Col Jackson before then.
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Col
D V. Jackson
Muscatine County
Davenport
Col. Jackson
September Weather Report 1900 with Extremes and Rainfall
September 1900 saw a maximum thermometer of 95 degrees and a minimum of 38, mean 66.96, above the 60 year September mean of 62.65. Barometer ranged from 29.68 to 28.83 inches. rainfall totaled 4.31 inches against a 50 year mean of 3.69. Mention of Mrs. J. P. Walton.
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J. P. Walton
Weeks Break o Cold Tablet Offers Aid While Sleeping
An advertisement for Weeks Break o Cold Tablets claims help for cold symptoms during sleep. No cure is promised and no pay is required. Price listed as 25 cents with J J Havercamp named as sole agent.
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J. J. Havercamp
Missionary Society entertained at Mrs Reppert's home
Mrs Emma Reppert hosted the Young Ladies Missionary society of the Congregational church on Third street. Members admired a map showing the eleven supported missionaries and heard reports from each. Officers elected: President Nellie McCaw Secretary Gertie Legler Treasurer Ella Reppert. Refreshments followed with music before departing.
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Enterains Missionary Society
Emma Reppert
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Congregational Church
Third Street
Nellie McCaw
Gertie Legler
Ella Reppert
Misses Reppert
Legler
Guarantee on Syrup of Tarf Refunding Cough Remedy
The undersigned agree to refund money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs and colds. A 25-cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp J. Theo. Keuchman.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchman
Contractor Starts Sewer Project From Hershey to Cherry Street
Gunzenhauser begins work on a sewer line from Hershey Avenue up Green Street to Webet Third and east to Cherry adding 2000 feet. He says fifty men will be employed for most of a month.
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Gunzenhauser
Hershey Avenue
Green Street
Webet Third
Cherry
Wallpaper Sale At Schmaie Bros Sew
Fragmentary notice advertises wallpaper sale at Schm aie idt Bros with unclear date and location details. Readable terms indicate discount pricing and limited stock likely at a local shop.
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Schmaie Idt Bros
Crowded Fourth Ward School Students Split by Session
Seventy scholars fill the first ward room. advanced pupils attend mornings while beginners come in the afternoons. Parents seek equal access and a new room, versus the board’s plan to hire an extra teacher at an estimated five hundred dollars. The board says cold weather will reduce attendance and building a new school this fall is impossible. a final decision is due at next week’s meeting.
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Fourth Ward
Supreme Court Rules Sugar Bounty Law Unconstitutional
Detroit October 2. The Michigan Supreme Court declares the state sugar bounty law unconstitutional. The state paid half a million dollars last year to sugar companies to meet the bounty.
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Detroit
Michigan Supreme Court
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