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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
10
A rush of brief items records visits and errands across Muscatine. Names include Sterling NJ resident W L Chambers, Davenport travelers Mrs Mary Sylvester and Miss Anna Molis, John A Robbins insurance agent, and Dr E H King handling a medical case. Also noted are business inquiries, a confectionery sale, and travels by Firefly to Davenport and Clinton for events.
The Old Settlers association of Muscatine county plans a full day at Weed park with the same program as the postponed meeting. E. F. Richman J. E. Stevenson and W. S. Juitz will speak as many Muscatine County pioneers attend. A basket dinner is planned at noon followed by an afternoon program.
In Columbus Junction Iowa two large stock sales were announced for Saturday with Auctioneer Hendrickson and R L Klotz handling them. A Christian Endeavor market day will sell baked goods and meats. Local residents and visitors were noted at various meetings and visits, including notices of illness and travel. The piece then discusses a political feature on M A Walsh and his wealth influence against labor interests in Davenport, citing tax and utility records and a public debate on monopoly power.
Mr and Mrs Geo Epperley returned from Rock Island after a few days visit. Lois Loring of Mason City visits family. Frank Danner of near Iowa City visits David Kirkpatrick home. Kelso and Murrey households host guests. Mrs D Phillips visits Newton to see an injured nephew. John McGinnis birthday surprise organized by friends. Zimmerman couple leaving for Chicago wedding trip. McGinnis team runaway causes wagon damage. Bergan couple noted in local update.
A new son arrived at their home on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Meesz of Iowa City are visiting at the Peter Meesz home.
Bryan and Taft fine cabinet photographs offered at Oscar Grossheim Studio. See display in the show window.
Mrs Sherman Kerch spent two days in Muscatine with sister Mrs Jont Noble. Ora Lambert and Glen Boruff visited Rock Island on their way from the State fair. David Tolle family of Petersville visited E H Irwin. Mrs Charles Burns broke her arm last Friday. Mrs Sarah Smith of California visits her brother M F Hampton. Gilbert and Watsons Comedy Co at Music Hall for a week. Mrs Anderson Reynolds and Mrs Sam Williams visited Frances Irwin. Mrs Ernest Drake and children returned from Wilton after a short visit with G E Rick. Ferris Faler, the little daughter of
Miss Laura Margaret Hill and Henry W. Metzger were married at 7 p m in the Hill home at 1314 Smalley avenue with Rev A I E Boss officiating The simple ring ceremony followed Mendelssohn s wedding march amid palms ferns and flowers The couple will reside in Waterloo after a week at the Hill residence and then move to their new home
J. G. Mitchell Y M C A religious work secretary spoke on Australia and Its People to about fifty Yeoman Lodge members after a banquet honoring the summer membership contest winners. The Rowena Circle and Reds prepared supper, E. C. Ingraham introduced Mitchell, who highlighted life in Australia and the path from boy to man. Brief business followed.
Oak Grove Iowa reports Miss Pugh of Wapello visiting Geo Shields and the Dorcas Sewing society meeting at Mrs A Houser. The next gathering is planned for Mrs Gus Bloomer's residence.
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