Little Helen Klopp Surprised by Cedar Street School Pals
Society notes recount a surprise party for ten year old Helen Klopp at her Cedar street home after a music lesson. About 20 classmates from Cedar street school attended, sharing a dinner, games, and music, with carnations given by Mrs. Kranz. Others present include Mamie Koetting Helen Scheetz and Esther Klopp among many names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Klopp
Chris. C. Klopp
Cedar Street
Mamie Koetting
Helen Scheetz
Wm. Koetting
Bartlett Street
Joseph Kranz
Della
Myrtle Hagerman
Florence Freda
Lischia Burk
Bertha
Mary Wingerter
Myrtle
Annie Zeug
Katie Peterson
Gertrude Kranz
Esther Klopp
Eva Maurath
Social Evening At Samuels Home For Miss Mary Samuels
A party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Samuels at 815 Roscoe Avenue for Miss Mary Samuels. About 25 guests enjoyed games and music with refreshments and festive decorations. Attendees included Wm Samuels and numerous Mary and Fred and Petersons among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vanatta
Marie Grant
Florence Nevens
Mildred Ruffner
Hazel Mayes
Anna Wilson
Ethel Dodson
Ottumwa
Fred Morgan
Frank Hartman
Frank Butler
Chester Richards
David Grant
Ray Reesink
Will Fayle
Charles Samuels
Roscoe Avenue
Mary Samuels
Wm. Samuels
Mary Shark
Annie Samuels
Lizzie Bartenhagen
Martha Bartenhagen
Emma Gerischer
Lottie Thiede
Mary Frochner
Annie Frochner
Lottie Pugh
Nettie Pugh
Messrs
Herman Samuels
John Peterson
Fred Peterson
Dallas Fry
Othmer
Ernest Hagerman
Walter Paugh
Woman's day at U B Church offers uplifting services
The U B church held a missionary Woman's Day with a small crowd due to bad weather. Miss Hix sang, the choir performed anthems, Miss Kemptner and Mrs Neidig read, and Prof. Chase played violin. An offering for the board of missions was taken and praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Miss Hix
Wilton Man Engaged to City Woman at St Matthias Service
The engagement of James Archer of Wilton to Miss Emma Horan of this city was announced at St Matthias church on Sunday. The contracting parties are well known in the city and country, with scores of friends who wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Archer
Wilton
Emma Horan
St. Matthias Church
Death of Former Local Resident Frank Moran
Word reached this city this morning of the death of Frank Moran. He once lived here then moved to Davenport and later to South Omaha. His daughter Mrs. C. Connell still resides here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moran
Davenport
South
Omaha
C. Connell
Bond Boards Firefly For Davenport Day On Business
M. N. Bond was a passenger today aboard the Firefly en route to Davenport to conduct business for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Bond
Davenport
Two adjoining 160 acre bottom farms for sale
Two farms totaling 222 acres join for nearly half a mile and offer rich bottom land. The first 160 acres near LaBelle features 90 bushels corn per acre, a brick four room house, barn, water, and good loam soil priced at 30 dollars per acre with 750 dollars down. The second 62 acre tract also yields strong corn and timothy, has a four room frame house and outbuildings, and 400 dollars down. Both farms sold together at 30 dollars per acre with 1000 dollars down and remaining on long 6 percent terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaBelle
la Belle
Man in the Iron Mask at Penny Theater Guarantee
The theater presents Earl Doty backed show with a money back guarantee if not pleased or misrepresented. Also featured are Two Merry Tramps with The Hobo Two-Step by Wood Ward and the Elmore Sisters, a noted novelty in music slated for broad sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Doty
Wood & Ward
Elmore Sisters
City News Items and Local Meetings Report
Newly imported china and the Maze are noted as city items. Sheriff W C Saunders of Louisa county and Attorney Kern visit, with Yeomen and A P O N T meetings planned. A 10c pie social, B P O E meeting, and linoleum work at the sheriff’s office are mentioned. Several residents travel home on the Firefly and a Dance by Rathbone Sisters is announced for Oct 14. Dr. D P Miller returns from Philadelphia and sets up near Nievel’s Jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Hare's Hall
D. P. Miller
Philadelphia
Nievel
Injunction Bars Laundry Machinery Move in West Second Street Case
George C. Winn obtained a temporary injunction in district court restraining Frank X. Schaefer from moving laundry machinery from the West Second street building. Schaefer claims no required improvements were made, the building is condemned, and rents are paid. he seeks dissolution of the injunction as he plans to relocate. The judge heard arguments but a ruling was not yet issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Winn
Frank X. Schaefer
District Court
W. F. Brannan
F. X. Schaefer
West Second Street
Schaefer
Iown Avenue
Mr. Winnavers
City and County Boards of Health
Big Republican Rally at Turner Opera House
Davenport October 13 a grand Republican rally drew a good sized audience. Speakers from the east included Hon E B Vreeland Hon James B Sherman and Major Alex McDowell the latter clerk of the house of representatives in Washington. Also on stage were Hon Joe R Lane Senator W C Hayward Hon Julius Lischer and Capt Lon Bryson with Lischer presiding and delivering an warmly received introductory address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Turner Opera House
E. B. Vreeland
James B. Sherman
Alex. McDowell
New York State
House of Representatives
Washington
Joe R. Lane
W. C. Hayward
Julius Lische
Test of strength this week in Scranton coal strike
In Scranton Pennsylvania the week opens with operators claiming they can restart mines if protected while United Mine Workers leaders insist soldiers cannot force a return to work and that only concessions will bring workers back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
United Mine Workers’ Organization
United States
United Mine Workers
Prominent Young Businessman Hints at Marriage
Rumor suggests a noted local business man plans a matrimonial venture soon with speculation that an engagement could occur within days. Further details are not yet publicly confirmed.
Market Letter Shows Mixed Wheat and Veg Prices
Wheat and corn trends mix as market Digest notes firmness in outside markets and limited offerings. Prices for barley oats and provisions advance then retreat with Patten house activity. fruits and vegetables list includes pears apples onions and cabbage with various per unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Patten
Cudahy
Local Market Price Updates on Grains and Produce
The listing shows corn 55 to 59 cents, oats 25 to 35 cents, oat meal ills noted, wheat 50 cents, rye 30 to 4 cents, barley 35 to 40 cents, new hay 9 to 10 dollars, baled hay 12 to 14 dollars, Illinois bottom hay 5 to 16 dollars, hides 5 cents, fresh eggs 17 to 18 cents, butter 14 to 20 cents, creamery butter 20 cents, lard 11 to 12 and a half cents, and new potatoes 40 cents per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Rio
Graham
Illinois
Stapleton Poised to Seek County Attorney Seat
Rumor says M W Stapleton will run on the Democratic ticket for county attorney, replacing Fred S Pentzer who withdrew. Stapleton had earlier withdrawn at the convention but now is believed to have consented. nomination papers expected to be filed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Stapleton
Fred S. Pentzer
Stapleton
City Seeks Vault Construction at Cemetery
Sealed bids will be received by the city council until 7:30 p m on Thursday October 23 1902 for vault construction at the city cemetery Plans and specifications available at the city recorder office The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids Robert Sefler Chinn Cemetery Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Robert Sefler
Chinn
Cemetery Committee
Burlington Train Robbery Loot Reaches Fifteen Hundred
Lincoln men failed to capture the Burlington robbers. All posses returned to the city and the suspect under arrest was released. Railroad and express officials state that $1,500 covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Lincoln
City
Railroad and Express
Wright Family Visit in West Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wright and daughter Maud of West Branch are visiting with F S Waitcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wm. Wright
Maud
West Branch
F. S. Waitcomb
Muscatine Savings Bank Advertisement
Muscatine Savings Bank lists officers J Carskaddan president J B Dougherty vice president and Chas Page cashier. Capital stands at 80000 with four percent interest on deposits. Real estate loans offered at low rates with favorable terms. Located in the First National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey State Bank
W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Muscatine
Iowa
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
S .M. Hughes
Muscatine Savings Bank
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U. B. Church
Lewis County
Man In the Iron Mask
Elele
China
Banner Lodge
W. C. Saunders
Wapello
Louisa County
Yeomen
John W. Hahn
Kansas City
Attorney Kern
Morning Sun
Court Square
Julia Davis
Lulu Gunzenhauser
Columbus Junction
Louis Eckelberg
G. Muerdel
Frank Hautsch
Hoboken
New Jersey
Leysen
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Hershey Lumber Company
Rnnaeyens
Cuamberlin
Kixpt & Co
Mr.earledoty
THE
Iron Mask
Alexander Dumas
Three Guardsmen
Monte Christo
BIG Republican Rally
Turner
W. F. Miksch
Tel
South Muscatine
Oregon St
Ness
New York
Atchison
Erie Oe Ve
Penna
1St. Paul
Wabash
U. S. Steel
Manhattan
West UN
Stapleton the Man
Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange
Iowa Avenue and
Second St
Muscatine, la
F. Giesenhaus
East Second Street
Samuels Bros
East 2Nd St
D. McCurdy
Eaco Flour
East Second St. Grocery
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