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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

4

Marguerite Hinkle Hosts Birthday Party

Little Marguerite Hinkle five celebrates with a Monday party for about 22 friends at 608 East Fifth Street. Guests include Clara Morgan Nellie Dora Helen Ruffner Blanche Will and many others. The groom, a Muscatine business leader from Umschied & Seiler, plans to move into a new home at the corner of 1th and lowa avenue after November 1.

Marguerite Hinkle F. H. Hinkle East Fifth Street Clara Morgan Nellie Dora Helen Ruffner Blanche Will Grace Johnson Lydia Hoopes Mildred Godfrey Hazel Kern Mildred Will Gertrude Davidson Gertrude Fuller Arthur Eversmeyer Paul Townsley Carl Bartemeier Earl Thomson Carrie Thompson Hermie Bierman Laura Franklin True Miller Ara Will Marguerite Will St. Luke’s Hospital Davenport Umschied & Seiler Muscatine 1Th Lowa Avenue

Pleasant Leafy Knoll party and local wedding story

A gathering at Leafy Knoll hosted by Mr and Mrs W L Shellabarger featured music games and a hostess read paper by Ida Altekruse and Leola Lee. Elizabeth Carr wed Edward E Seiler at the bride’s Lake Township home with Rev Joseph N Elliot officiating and Robert Seiler playing the march. they departed for Des Moines and Winterset for a two to three week honeymoon.

Misses Allie Irene Eva Chapman Janette Lee Leora Reddick Mary McKillip Neva Norris Cecil Stephens Anna Healey Nellie Abbott Elizabeth Carr Lake Township Edward E. Seiler Joseph N. Elliot Presbyterian Church Elliott Robert Seiler Wilton Des Moines Winterset

Postum Coffee Converts Piney Creek Woman to Stomach Relief

A Piney Creek Maryland woman describes severe stomach trouble following nervous prostration and coffee. After doctors approved Postum Food Coffee, she and her parents report improved digestion, appetite, and strength, with coffee abandoned in favor of Postum.

Piney Creek Mamma Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Aquatic Club Hosts Gridiron Themed Picnic At Mackey Cottage

The Aquatic club held its fortnightly picnic at Philip Mackey’s summer home. Guests enjoyed an October fire, beef broiled on coals, mocha, and a grand table. After dinner the party danced, played games, and shared stories as a festive gathering. Also noted is a marriage in New Boston to Jay M. Finch and Edith J. Hodgson.

Philip Mackey Iowa Tlinois Jack Frost Mme. Mackey Mr. Mackey Geo. M. Titus Eugene Field Bend

Rebecca Ladies Honor Mrs. Miller Before Move

About sixty Rebeccas surprised Mrs. Charles A. Miller at the Scheetz home 406 E. Ath street with a farewell party as she and husband move to Ft. Madison. They will leave Friday night and furniture was moved out. Mrs. Miller received a Rebecca pin. The Millers have lived in the city two years with Mr. Miller in charge of the Gunzenhauser machine shops.

Charles A. Miller Geo. B. Scheetz E. Ath Street Rebeccas Ft. Madison Scheetz Miller Rebecca Pin Mrs. Miller Gunzenhauser

Wedding of Ledrow Schroe der and Anna Bronner Tonight

Ledrow F. Schroe der and Miss Anna M. Bronner wed at 7 30 this evening in the Bronner residence 958 Maiden Lane. Rev C L Stafford of the First M E church will perform the ceremony in a quiet family affair with relatives and intimate friends present. The couple, well known in the city, plan a California honeymoon and may settle in that state.

Jay M. Finch Edith J. Hodgson New Boston Ill Ledrow F. Schroeder Anna M. Bronner Wm. P. Bronner Maiden Lane California

Surprise Visit From Friends At Keck lerville

Miss Lene Becker of Keck lerville welcomed about 50 of her young friends yesterday evening. They gathered uninvited for a round of social pastime and good cheer.

Lene Becker Kecklerville

Rathbone Sisters Dance At Old Armory Hall

The Rathbone Sisters hosted a sequence of dances to strong attendance last night at the old armory hall with about 200 people present. The floor was in excellent shape and the music was among the best.

Rathbone Old Armory Hall

Willing Workers Hold Afternoon Sewing Meeting

The Willing Workers meet this afternoon from 2 to 5 30 at Mrs Mollie Wiles home 513 East Seventh Street. The session focuses on sewing with refresh ments served by Mrs Wiles about 5 o'clock.

Mollie Wiles East Seventh Street

Justice Parlor Hearing Noted in Howe Building

A Wednesday afternoon session began at 2 30 in the justice parlors of H S Howe, opening a local legal discussion described by the reporter.

H. S. Howe Mar

City News Items and Local Socials

City readers note visits and travel as residents ride the Firefly to Davenport and around town. Mrs Ira Snyder of Letts called on friends and shopped, while Miss Martha Hyink planned a Sunday at Mrs Howard Hackett’s home. DeMolay Commandery No 1 K T announces a 730 PM meeting and the Independent Club invites ladies to a Thursday afternoon gathering on Sixth Street.

Ira Snyder Letts Martha Hyink Davenport Howard Hackett Independent Club U. A. Reinickie Sixth Street

Firemen Prize Donation for City Fire Service

A $100 check from John H. Kaiser president of South Muscatine Lumber Co was received by Chief Neibert to be shared among city fire companies that aided at the box factory fire last month. Kaiser praised the department for prompt effective service and warned the wind could have caused greater damage.

John Kaiser John H. Kaiser South Muscatine Lumber Company Chief Neibert Mr. Kaiser Neibert Fire Department Muscatine

Ladies Host Chicken Pie Supper at Church Parlors

The United Brethren church ladies held a chicken pie supper at the church parLors on Sixth and Mulberry streets. A large crowd attended and a good sum was raised for the treasury, marking the event a success.

The United Brethren Church Sixth and Mulberry Streets Treasury

Mother's Club Holds Pleasant Afternoon Meeting

The regular meeting was held at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Coldren on East Hill this afternoon from 3 to 4 30. Pleasant weather brought a large attendance and an interesting and instructive program had been prepared for the occasion.

Mother's Club

Police Court News Details Saloon Brawl and Multiple Arrests

Last night a brawl at Tom Morgan's saloon led to arrests and jail time. Mor gan paid fines for disturbing the peace and carrying a concealed weapon. Rosa Weart, intoxicated in a South Muscatine lumber yard, had costs and days in jail suspended on good behavior. John Bergin received five days for intoxication and Sam Ryan ten days for the same charge.

Justices of the Peace Tom Morgan East End Harry Morgan John Morgan Morgan Hudson Billings Rosa Weart South Muscatine Justice Eversmeyer John Bergin Justice of the Peace Howe Sam Ryan

Molineaux Trial Begins for Kate Adams Murder Case

The second trial of Roland Molineaux opened in New York on October 15. Prosecutors seek a verdict in the Kate Adams murder case while a jury is anticipated to be selected after about a week or more of proceedings.

New York Roland Molineaux Kate Adams

Melbin W. Goodhue Dies in Portland Dies in Portland Oregon

Telegram reports Melbin W. Goodhue died this morning in Portland Oregon. Funeral time to be announced later.

Melbin W. Goodhue Portland Ore

Court house notes reveal mortgage foreclosure and unsettled debts

John son County Savings Bank of Iowa City files against James and Barbara Kozzisheck claiming 1,985.00 due on a promissory note with mortgage on a farm near Adams station seeking foreclosure. Daniel O’Brien sues Christopher and Patrick Harrigan for 70.00 from a hay sale with costs. Wills of Frank Wirtz and Johann Joens probated. Anton Busch and Sophia Joens named executors and administrators with bonds set. Annie R Walker will admitted with Loring Brooke as executor trustee without bond.

Johnson County Savings Bank of Iowa City James Barbara Kozzisheck Adams Station Daniel O’brien Christopher Patrick Harrigan Frank Wirtz Anton Busch Johann Joens Sophia Joens Johanis Joens

Valuable Library Gift From Musser Auditorium Event

The Woman's Federation of Clubs sold all seats for the P. M. Musser library auditorium lecture series. Dr. MacLean impressed the audience, and the federation plans to present a $325 grand piano cabinet to the library at the next entertainment on October 21, with Dr. MacBride's History of a Tree on November 4 and Miss Robertson in charge of music.

Woman's Federation of Clubs P. M. Musser Muscatine MacLean

Farm for rent 122 acres near town with timber and pasture

Farm for rent consisting of 122 acres located 814 miles from town with good improvements and timber. Hog pasture noted. For inquiries contact BE. O. Burnside at 300 E. 2d St.

O. Burnside

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Colorado Muscatine Business College Iona Ave Third Street K. T A. Welk Police Court News Molineaux W. F. Miksch Oregon St Court House Notes Temple of Justice Annie R Walker Loring Brooke Signor Eugenio Sorrentino Sorrentino Ohie Banda Rossa Denver OPERA Koeckeritz & Wagner Proprietors Hershey State Bank D. McCurdy Eaco Flour East Second St. Grocery F. Second St Samuels Bros East 2Nd St Charles E. Crow S.S. Still College of Osteopathy Crow Second Street S.g.&p. Stein Furniture Co Our Mense West Second Street Leysen Barnard’s Model Laundry Sycamore St Mira Hershey Lumber CO Hershey Lumber Company the Journal
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