Dance at Hare's hall promises good music and floor
Local note lists a big dance at Hare's hall this Saturday night with promising music and dancing. Several residents visit the city for business matters including Miss Alpha Wabnitz of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaefer of Gladwin. Eclipse Naphtha soap advertised for cleaning and healing. The Scott House on Iowa avenue and Third street has new manager W. W. Crockett, ex Rock Island employee, planning improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare's Hall
Henry Schaefer
Gladwin
Wanted: agents for wholesale and retail firm in Chicago
Gentleman or lady of good reference sought to travel and collect for a large capital wholesale and retail firm. Salary and expenses with commission 1500 to 2000 dollars per year. Paid weekly with expenses advanced. Address Monarch Company 125 Plymouth Place Chicago Illinois with stamp. Also wanted five waitresses twenty dollars a month good board and room experience necessary for full particulars address M this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Company
Plymouth Place
Chicago
Til
Inquest to Probe Death on Mississippi Bridge
The inquest into Charles Ladds death after being found in the Mississippi River will be held this afternoon in Coroner Appels office. Witnesses Cliff Ryan Fred Shafnit Ed Duncan Fred Koeepping Fred Bowman and Carl Thorman will testify. verdict expected that Ladd leaped from the high bridge Tuesday night and died by suicide. The coroner's jury comprises George Porter Ernest Eversmeyer and J B Downer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ladd
Mississippi River
Appel
Cliff Ryan
Fred Shafnit
Ed. Duncan
Fred Koeepping
Fred Bowman
Carl Thorman
High Bridge
George Porter
Ernest Eversmeyer
J. B. Downer
Montpelier Republicans Name Delegates at Pine Mills Caucus
The Montpelier township GOP caucus at Pine Mills chose delegates to the county convention. Julius Welsch chaired. Robert Bennett secretary. Elected delegates include Robert Bennett Bert Nettleton Charles Fix and O Carpenter. Township ticket lists Assessor Harry Schiele Justice Robert Bennett Julius Schiele Constables O Carpenter Charles Fix Trustees August Kemper H Hetzler Willis Hopper.
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Montpelier Township
Pine Mills
Julius Welsch
Robert Bennett
Bert Nettleton
Charles Fix
O. Carpenter
Harry Schiele
Julius Schiele
August Kemper
H. Hetzler
Willis Hopper
Chas F Grade Resumes Pianoforte Teaching
Mr Chas F Grade returns from vacation and will resume piano instruction on Wednesday September 5 at his residence studio 217 West Third Street Muscatine. Most teaching times are booked and new pupils should apply early for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Grade
West Third Street
Muscatine
Moscow Caucus Selects Delegates To County Convention
Republicans of Moscow township met to choose delegates for the county convention. Selected delegates include R. Rex Rode, J. Smith, Ben Greiner, Charles Chamberlain, and F. M. Hurst. Township committeeman S. M. Hoskins called the caucus to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Township
Moscow
R. Rexrode
J. Smith
Ben Greiner
Charles Chamberlain
F. M. Hurst
S. M. Hoskins
Cohn to Speak in City This Afternoon and Tomorrow
S. Cohn of Jerusalem, touring the United States for five years, delivers talks this afternoon and tomorrow at the Jewish synagogue on Spring Street. He will soon leave for his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cohn
Jerusalem
United States
Spring Street
Bound Over in Seduction Case Before Justice
Earnest Bell appeared in Justice Eversmeyer’s court on a seduction charge filed by Miss Nellie Weimer. The judge waived the preliminary hearing and bound Bell over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Bell
Grand Jury
Justice Eversmeyer
Nellie Weimer
Dreadnaught Battleship Commissioned at Portsmouth
The battleship Dreadnaught was commissioned today in Portsmouth England marking the ship's formal entry into active service. The ceremony was attended by naval officials and marked a milestone in naval modernization during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Eng
River Stage Report At 5.8 On Stand
The river stage at this point measures 5.8 feet and remains on a stand. Hydrologists monitor changes as flood risk persists along the banks and nearby communities brace for minor rises.
Bowmen Moves 16 Ton Waterworks Cylinders in Sand
Frank Bowman supervised the relocation of two eight ton water cylinders and two four and a half ton engine cylinders from railroad tracks to a new waterworks pumping station. Despite deep sand, planking and careful handling moved all pieces in record time, earning praise from Holly Engine Co. Buffalo representative John Daver for speed and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Bowman
John Daver
Holly Engine Company
Buffalo
New York
Muscatine Public Schools Near Full Staffing
Muscatine prepares for finalizing teacher appointments with two remaining vacancies at Jefferson and Jackson sites. The list includes superintendent W. F. Chevalier and a wide roster of principals and teachers across Franklin Garfield Lincoln and Harrison, with janitors at several schools and a supply teacher named Florence Worant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Jefferson
Jackson
W. F. Chevalier
Bessie Miller
Bessie Brace
R. M. Arey
Mary E. Whicher
Katherine Mauthe
Ida Hutchinson
Mabel V. Hoffman
Laura Withington
Errelish
Helen V. E. Chase
Jessie P. Hastings
F. M. Hedges
Ida F. Small
Emma Howe
Nana Foley
Washington School
Leona E. Howe
Mary Ryan
Belle Connor
Mary E. Platt
Catherine T. Mathis
Anna E. Kincaid
Alpha Wabnitz
Rita Berry
Bertha Hoover
Jefferson School
C. N. Spicer
Minnie Headly
Sophia Hagerman
Nellie Downer
Jetta C. Hart
Bessie Murphy
R. S. Amlong
A Little Outcast Comes to Grand Theater Tuesday
Manager E J Carpenter presents the scenic production A Little Outcast at the Grand on Tuesday evening. The melodrama has enjoyed two season’s top popularity thanks to new stage settings by leading scenic artists. The story follows love and adventure from Murray Hill to Five Points with vivid depictions of dangerous New York denizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Carpenter
Murray Hill
Five Points
New York
Labor Day Proclamation by Muscatine Mayor
J Asthalter mayor of Muscatine Iowa urges residents to observe Labor Day on Monday September 3 closing mills factories and business houses from 12 pm to 5 pm to honor the dignity of labor and engage in city ceremonies dated 1906 September.
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J. Asthauer
Muscatine
Iowa
J. Asthalter
Kilties Band Choir to Perform at Citizens' Railway Park
The Kilties choirs, popular features with their Scottish songs like Ye Binks and Braes Annie Laurie and Robin Adair, promise a delightful relief from usual band concerts. The Kilties Band appears at Citizens' Railway Park Saturday Sept 8 both afternoon and evening.
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Kilties Band
America
Kilties
Ye Binks and
Braes
Annie Laurie
Robin Adair
Citizens’ Railway Park
Last Outing of Y W C A Boating Club
The Y W C A Boating Club held the season’s final row with a moonlit regatta on the slough. After supper the group visited points discovered during the cruises and the 2nd mate’s crew won the cup, followed by toasts at Rosenmund's cafe.
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Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
Satisfaction Isle
Bears Gully
Spoon Ridge
Seaton’s Point
Lily Pond
Rosenmund
Hershey Avenue
Miss Darst
Goetzman
New World Opera Set for October 4 and 5 in Muscatine
Weed Park club announces The New World opera to be staged Thursday and Friday evenings October 4 and 5 with Prof. F L Clendennon directing. Over 200 children counted for the caste with rehearsals soon to begin at the armory and the opera house reserved for performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Club
Muscatine
Company C Armory
F. L. Clendennon
Clendennon
New World
Weed Park
Opera
Surprise anniversary party honors Porters at Coyner home
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Porter celebrated their thirty fourth wedding anniversary and Mrs Porter's birthday at East Fifth street home of daughter Mrs. Mark Coyner. About twenty five guests attended with solos duets and quartets by Gertrude Moynahan G W Porter M P Goff Lulu Palmer and Laura Porter. Gifts and gracious refreshments accompanied warm wishes for many more celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Porter
Mark Coyner
East Fifth Street
Pre-nuptial Party Hosted by Mrs G Gray for Miss Velma Tooman
Mrs G Gray entertained a group of young ladies at her Fourrth street home last night in honor of Miss Velma Tooman who will soon marry. The gathering featured socializing and charm as the bride-to-be receives well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobel
Omasia
Miss Tooman
Velma Tooman
Mrs. Gray
Minnie Rininsland
Nora Dale
Emma Schmidt
Gertrude Lockhart
Emma Diercks
Clara Rininsland
Emma Koepping
Grace Tooman
Lessie Hartman
Minnie Koepping
G. Gray
Fourrth Street
Mar
Farewell party for Miss Held in Newton
Miss Hazel Keath hosted a farewell gathering at 805 East Eighth Street for Miss Hazel Held of Newton Iowa who visited the city and left for home this morning. A dozen young girls enjoyed music and recitations with refreshments, and friends expressed regret at her departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Held
Newton
Hazel Keath
East Eighth Street
Miss Hazel Held
Court of Honor to Elect Officers Then Hold Dance
Muscatine Court No. 677 Court of Honor will elect officers Monday evening and conduct any other lodge business. Afterward a social dance follows free for members' husbands wives and sweethearts, expected to be a pleasant part of lodge circles.
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Muscatine Court
Court of Honor
Bloomington Council Plans Large Picnic Event
Bloomington Council No 175 F A R held a lively meeting with strong attendance. They invited Dr Burdick of Lawrence Kansas chair of the general council law committee to speak next Friday evening. Aiming for a big turnout, members are urged to attend. music and refreshments will be provided.
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Bloomington
Dr. Burdick
Lawrence
Kan
General Council
Beijing
Social Evening Showcased Victor Machine Concert
Last evening Miss Jessie Collins and Oscar Brandt entertained a few friends to a Victor Talking Machine concert in Schmidt concert hall honoring Misses Julia and Bessie Le Quatre of Chicago. Music was exceptionally fine and guests later went to an ice cream parlor for refreshments.
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Jessie Collins
Oscar Brandt
Schmidt Concert Hall
Julia
Bessie le Quatre
Chicago
Early Morning Columbia Steamer Excursion Poorly Attended
The Columbia steamer departed Muscatine at 6 30 in charge of the Banner lodge Knights of Pythias Buffalo with only three passengers buying tickets. The low turnout was expected due to the early departure that aimed to reach Buffalo for the main crowd.
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Columbia
Muscatine
Banner Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Buffalo
Boneta Club Picnic at Weed Park for Joseph Bielefeld
Boneta club members and their gentlemen friends held a picnic at Weed Park last evening in honor of Joseph Bielefeld who will leave for Quincy Indiana to begin school work. Ten couples attended with a formal supper, dancing, and amusements rendering an enjoyable evening.
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Boneta Club
Weed Park
Joseph Bielefeld
Quincy
Annual Picnic Held by Sunday School Union at Illinois City
The Sunday school union comprising nearby Sunday schools holds its annual picnic today in a grove near Illinois City. Paudhet's band left early to provide music All day as a large crowd gathers under near perfect weather.
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Illinois City
Sunday School Union
Ilinois City
Paudhet
A B C Girls Entertained by Miss Leila Thompson
Miss Leila Thompson hosted the A B C girls at her West Third Street home last evening. The gathering included several young men, with music games and refreshments making the event a pleasant social.
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Leila Thompson
West Third Street
Social Session After Degree Work in A M A Meeting
A social session followed the special A F and A M gathering for conferring the Master Mason degree. Ladies provided delicious refreshments that enhanced the evening’s enjoyment.
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A. F
A. M
Woman's Missionary Society to Meet September 5
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday evening September 5 at the home of Mrs. Philip Kopp on East Seventh Street. All are invited. A short program followed by light refreshments will be served.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the U. B. Church
Philip Kopp
East Seventh Street
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meeting at Park
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club will meet at Citizens' Railway park, with members gathering for a daytime event at this local park venue.
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Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Citizens’ Railway Park
House of Quality signals change in fashion notes
Des Moines column notes the September 1, 1906 arrival of the 11 5 railroad rates for the Buyers Ex cursion. The writer hopes many milliners will visit Des Moines this week and urges traders to stay in touch with fashion progress as new tart turbans and styles emerge.
House Party At The J. W. Eells Home
Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson and other couples will enjoy a house party at the J W Eells home on West Second Street Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs J W Eells hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Eells
George Jackson
Frank Jackson
E. C. Cook
W. L. Mull
Eells
West Second Street
City Union to Meet Next Thursday Evening
Members of the City Union of Young People's Societies are asked to gather at the Congregational church after prayer meeting next Thursday evening to discuss several important questions before the organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Union of Young People’s Societies
Congregational Church
Highland Noble Sewing Society Meeting Next Tuesday
The Highland Noble Sewing society will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. C. Tamisel, 804 Colver Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Society
Highland Noble Sewing Society
E. C. Tamisel
Colver Street
Amateur Ball Games Slide Into Busy Holiday Weekend
Tomorrow and Labor day promise fast action for amateur players with most games out of town. The Stars meet Conesville and the Gunthers face Eliza with returns the next day if arrangements hold. The clerk will skip tomorrow to prepare for Sunday’s match against Story. The clerks have won eleven straight.
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Labor Day
Stars
Conesville
Gunthers
Eliza
Clerka
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Lulu Ogilvie
Lillian Warner
Mary McDougal
Edith Raff
Paul Brandt
Lincoln School
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Ada Hoover
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Ida M. Brown
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Harrison School
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Colonel Hare
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Deiie
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