Local News Briefs and Community Notes
Local items include birth of a son to Mr and Mrs J A State at 208 East Eighth Street on Saturday evening. Miss Elizabeth Wilvert of 218 Iowa Avenue visits Mo line friends. Church league managers meet at the Y M C A tonight to finalize league game plans. Ira Carney of 1519 East Fifth Street remains in frail condition at Bellevue Hospital with typhoid fever. Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet postponed to Friday due to scheduling conflict with Methodist Ladies’ supper. Local ad copy promotes Universal Bread Maker with oiling and flour tips from Miss Blair and McQuesten Sawyer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. State
East Eighth Street
Ira Carney
East Fifth Street
Mr. Carney
Bellevue Hospital
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Miss Blair
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Calls on President Dolan Walked With Him On Roosevelt talks
T J Dolan president of the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel Men and Dredgers met President Roosevelt in Washington to discuss the political situation. He returned from Indiana Ohio and New York and said labor votes appear evenly divided with little public expression. Dolan reported most workers back Taft for his past fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Dolan
Washington, D. C
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel
Roosevelt
Dolan
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Brotherhood
Depot at Bayfield Robbed Last Night
The Bayfield depot and store were broken into by an unknown tramp. A revolver two watches cigars and a small sum of money were taken. A box car tramp lingered near the scene. entry was gained by breaking a window and latch. Sheriff Benham suspects a seasoned burglar and is watching for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield
Benham
Muscatine
Suit Brought Over $675 Promissory Note Issued to Weiss
Joseph Weiss files in district court against John Pauly and Anna Pauly for $675.65 asserting $640 principal on a promissory note plus interest. Note allegedly due October 2, 1908 and unpaid. attorney J G Kammerer represents Weiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weiss
John and
Anna Pauly
District Court
J. G. Kammerer
Miss Clara Dale to Wed Francis A. Richards Tomorrow
Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Clara Dale to Francis A. Richards to be celebrated tomorrow at 6 30 PM at St Matthias rectory with Father F J Leonard officiating A wedding supper will follow at the Dale residence 1227 Smalley Avenue Invitations have been issued in Muscatine for a Hallowe en party at Evergreen the country home of Mrs D W Payne and her daughter Miss Amy will host Hostesses will be Mrs Payne and Miss Amy About 20 women from this city will travel Thursday morning to Letts for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dale
Francis A. Richards
St. Matthias Rectory
F. J. Leonard
Dale
Smalley Avenue
Muscatine
Evergreen
D. W. Payne
Amy
Letts
Hallowe'en Hop Hosted by Four Leaf Clover Club
The Four Leaf Clover club of Muscatine offers a Hallowe'en hop at the old creamery on the James Healey farm below the city. Invitations are issued for the affair with Ribak's orchestra furnishing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Four Leaf Clover Club
Muscatine
Old Creamery
James Healey
Ribak
Weed Park Club Holds Final Meeting Of Season
Tomorrow afternoon at the Weed park club house the Weed park club will hold the last meeting of the season with full attendance desired. A picnic lunch will be served about 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Royal Neighbors Meet Wednesday Evening Regular Session
Alberta camp Davenport members will arrive on the Fire fly tomorrow afternoon at 4 35 o clock to attend the Royal Neighbors meeting as guests of Woodbine camp in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Davenport
Woodbine
Drinking as Disease Promoted Orrine Cure
Article promotes Orrine as a home treatment for alcoholism, claiming drunkenness is a disease and promising a money back guarantee if it does not cure. It describes two forms, Nos. 1 and 2, and lists price and seller in Washington DC with local agent A. W. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orline Company
Washington, D.C
A. W. Morgan
West Liberty Rally Hears Dawson and Dobson
George L. Dobson of Des Moines and Congressman Dawson addressed a large Republican gathering in West Liberty Iowa on October 27 191? the Des Moines speaker aroused strong enthusiasm. Afterward local candidates attended a subsequent meeting in Conesville led by C A Carpenter and F M Molsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
George L. Dobson
Des Moines
Dawson
Conesville
C. A. Carpenter
F. M. Molsberry
Pills Claim Cure for Chronic Constipation Headache
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for chronic constipation producing relief from headache stomach liver and bowel trouble. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Impressive Service Marks Last Rites
The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles E. Richard was held at 2 o'clock from the family residence at 116 West Fourth Street. Rev B C Preston led a simple service of respect with Miss Nellie Robertson singing. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Elmus Richard Chester Richard Clarence Richard John Leibbrand Ed Niebling Fred Kopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Richard
West Fourth Street
B. C. Preston
First Congregational Church
Nellie Robertson
Greenwood Cemetery
Elmus, Chester
Clarence Richard
John Leibbrand
Ed. Niebling
Fred Kopp
San Souci Club Holds Matinee at Family Theatre
The San Souci club enjoyed a matinee party this afternoon at 3 o'clock. About 15 members attended the event at the Family theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Souci Club
Family Theatre
Club
Fraternal Bankers' Reserve to Host Event Tomorrow Evening
The Fraternal Bankers' Reserve society invites attendees to its hall tomorrow evening for a community event. Members will host activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve Society
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meeting Report
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club met this afternoon with Mrs. Krone on Newell Avenue to discuss club activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Steel profits dip but dividends hold steady
United States Steel Corp declares a quarterly dividend of 0.5 percent on common and 1.75 percent on preferred stock. The September quarter earnings total 27,016,000 dollars, down 16,698,000 from last year but up 6,481,000 from the June quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
United States Steel Corporation
Cedar area notes share visits and local happenings
Mrs Callie Poore of St Paul Minnesota visits her father Grandpa Bowman in South Cedar Iowa. Maude Rockafellow an intermediate teacher from Atalissa Iowa returns home for a three week vacation. Grandpa Bowman is listed as sick. Hartupee school closes for two weeks. Edward Pinkham of Ainsworth Indiana spent Friday night with H H Rockafellow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cedar
Callie Poore
St. Paul
Minn
Grandpa Bowman
Maude Rockafellow
Atalissa
Edward Pinkham
Ainsworth
H. H. Roecka
Company C forms 1908 09 basketball team with strong lineup
The Company C basketball club announces its 1908 09 lineup led by Bert Hill at center Kennefick and Fifer as guards Fuller and Volger as forwards with Theodore Gerrisher as the sixth man. Manager Ruckdeschel forecasts a December opener and plans twelve strong opponents at the Muscatine Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Basketpail
Arleiga Kuckdesenhel
Company
Carmory
Theodore Gerrisher
Edmore
N. Dak
Muscatine
Kennefick
Fifer
Kenne
Company C
Soldier
Wheat bulls push prices higher on Argentine reports
Wheat futures rose early on bullish Argentine telegrams with Santa Fe and Buenos Aires crop damage cited, then tempered by skepticism. Corn followed with gains as traders weighed export prospects while receipts remained light and cash oats traded near Monday lows.
Wandering man found after night in chilling rain
Philip Oliver, presumed demented, disappeared from a Muscatine boarding house yesterday afternoon and was found by farmers in Sweetland township early today. Deputy Sheriff George Sherberger took him to Muscatine and he faces a possible insanity hearing tomorrow. Oliver had recently come from Clinton and stayed at 515 East Third Street. He wandered in the rain after leaving the boarding house and apparent exposure left him soaked and muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Oliver
Sweetland Township
George Sherberger
Muscatine
Board of Insanity Commissioners
Oliver
Clinton
George E. Scott
East Third Street
Park Place
Sweetland
Local notices from Wapello set of social happenings
Mrs H B Davison traveled to Muscatine on Friday. Carey Rhoads, Will Perkins, Milo Kelly, J A Bigger, R W Ady, Walter Hurley and Arthur Springer visited Morning Sun to hear B F Carroll. Mrs Frank Archibald and children visit Robt Archibald as they head to Monmouth. Nellie Butler and Bert McKinley wed in Morning Sun. B F Griswold visits Columbus Junction. Walter Schwab from Iowa City state university spends weekend with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
H. B. Davison
Muscatine
Carey Rhoads
Will Perkins
Milo Kelly
J. A. Bigger
R. W. Ady
Walter Hurley
Arthur Springer
B. F. Carroll
Frank Archibald
Robt. Archibald
Monmouth
Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving boy
A. Wolkush of Casimer Wisconsin stated his three year old son was severely constipated with a high fever. After giving two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the next morning the fever subsided and the child recovered, prompting A W Morgan the local druggist to endorse the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush
Wis
A. W. Morgan
Library to host Miss Lyman talk on children’s books
Venice themed photo exhibit slated for tomorrow at the town library features 40 color and 20 black and white pictures. Chicago storyteller Miss Lyman will present a children hour on November 6 and speak to parents in the evening about books for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
P. M. Musser
Evi
Asje Library Board
December market report notes May sales easing
Early December prices rose to 48c but December sales were weak. Cash prices held steady while provisions showed a marked reversion for investment in the pit. Market activity slowed from Monday with a downward trend. May demand faded though some investment interest appeared. lard was sold by commissions tied to packing interests with limited later support from shorts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dey
Leysen
Jack
Elizabeth Wilvert
Iowa Avenue
Moline
G. Journal
R. Howe
Tipton
Iowa
Jersey
Richman Stock Farm
E. F. Richman
Har
Hoopes
Orrine
Dobson
Wap
Sie Township Metropolis
Penthusiasm
Charles BE. Richard
Soprronta
Genevra
South
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
East Second St
Soldier Squad
Nefick and Fifer Compose
All Star Aggregation
Fuller
Volger
Ruckdeschel
Chicago
Iil
Liverpool
Santa Fe
Buenos Ayres
Armour
Commission House
Particu
Piti
Iililg
Lee le
Holland
Per Doz
Norway
Swift
Batavia
Bell
Mississippi
HH. Biship & Son
East Second Street
Afr
Ted
F. Hopkinson Smith
Library Tonwrow
Childrss
Riva
Via Garibaldi
Ponte Giuseppe
Alexandria
Trieste
Theiva
Rialto
San§yaso
Palazz
Prizzi
Sanerita
Gesuati
Pont
Ingo
Ing
Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank
C. Cook
S. B. Cook
C. Stocker
May’s Savings Dept
Lorand Operahouse
C. H. Salisbury
Liebler & Co
Harry Leon Wilson
Hearts and
Rockway & Corway
Kochler & Victor A
Western Union
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!