Muscatine High School to Classify Incoming Students
The Muscatine High School announces a classification for all entering students and ninth graders. Principal R. M. Arey will conduct the process at the high school on Thursday and Friday to minimize opening day confusion, after which students should confer with Prof Arey before school starts. The school has prepared for resumption with improvements including a new door at the top of the fire escape.
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Muscatine High School
R. M. Arey
Prof
Arey
Local News Notes on Summit Visitors and Births
James Maher of Summit spends the day in the city on business. Miss Ruth Walters and her mother of Grandview are visitors. Born today to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brandel at 1013 Nebraska street a son. W. H. Rider leaves tonight for St Paul to visit his daughter and tour Seattle fair and western points.
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James Maher
Summit
Ruth Walters
Grandview
City
Martin Brandel
Nebraska Street
W. H. Rider
St. Paul
Minn
Seattle
River Forecast Shows Mississippi Downtrend From Dubuque to Muscatine
The forecast notes a falling tendency for the Mississippi River below Dubuque through Muscatine over the next 48 hours. Stations list stage heights and changes, indicating overall decline across the segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
Moon Light Excursion Planned by Laurent Council on Columbia
Knights of Columbus Laurent Council invites all members and friends to a moon light excursion on the steamer Columbia. Tickets are 25 cents. Boats depart at 8 PM for the first trip and 9 30 PM for the second. Per A G Besten lehner, F S.
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Knights of Columbus. Laurent Council
Columbia
A. G. Bestenlehner
F. S
Delightful Evening at Bruntink Home in Detroit Area
Society notes describe a charming gathering at Mrs. G J Bruntink of 1999 Lucas street attended by about twenty five guests. Piano selections by Miss Viola Reesink of Chicago entertained guests. A surprise reunion occurred for the hostess and Mrs Sander when sister Mrs John Reesink and her family arrived from Oklahoma. Refreshments of fruits ices and confections were served. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John Reesink and Miss Vernie Reesink of Frederick Oklahoma Miss Viola Rensink and Melvin Rensink of Chicago.
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Bruntink
G. J. Bruntink
Lucas Street
Viola Reesink
Chicago
C. Sander
John Reesink
Oklahoma
Cynthia Bruntink
Vernie Reesink
Frederick
Okla
Viola Rensink
Melvin Rensink
Joint Picnic at Weed Park Draws Many Members
The Banner Lodge, Degree of Honor, Eagle Lodge No. 10, and A O U W host a joint picnic at Weed Park. Ladies attend in large numbers with a few gentlemen, enjoying an afternoon gathering. A chicken supper planned for 7 pm aims to attract a large crowd arriving after 6 pm.
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Weed Park
Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Eagle Lodge No
Couple Weds at St Mary's Wilton in early morning ceremony
Miss Ellen Moylan of Wilton and Henry Smith of Atalissa were married at St Marys Catholic Church Wilton this morning. Rev M P Kirkpatrick officiated with nuptial mass preceding the sacrament. Attendants were Miss Elizabeth Foley and Edward Kipping of Atalissa. A breakfast followed at the Moylan home. The couple will reside in Wilton. Both are well known in the city and have wide county acquaintance.
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ST. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Wilton
Ellen Moylan
Henry Smith
Atalissa
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Elizabeth Foley
Edward Kipping
Patrick Moylan
Smith
Miss Viola Tilgner Surprised on Her 18th Birthday
At 515 Walnut street about twenty five members of the Young People's society of the German Baptist church gathered at Miss Viola Tilgner's home for an unexpected birthday surprise. The event celebrated her eighteenth birthday with games and refreshments.
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Viola Tilgner
Miss Viola Tilgner
Walnut Street
Young People’s Society of the German Baptist Church
Miss Tilgner
Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Reopens Meetings
The Fraternal Aid Sewing Society resumed regular meetings this afternoon at 813 Chestnut Street, home of Mrs. Fred Lewis. A large attendance welcomed several new members and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Fraternal Aid Sewing Society
Fred Lewis
Chestnut Street
Mrs Harry Morgan to Attend Pearl City Maccabees Meeting
Mrs Harry Morgan of Cleveland Ohio commander of one hive will attend the Pearl City Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees at their first meeting since organization. After the regular session Knights of the Maccabees are invited to join for a social evening of dancing and amusements.
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Harry Morgan
Maccabees
Pearl City
Ladies of the Maccabees
Cleveland
Ohio
Knights of the Maccabees
Mrs Kate Dunker Hosts Royal Neighbors Sewing Society
Mrs Kate Dunker entertained the Royal Neighbors Sewing Society at her home 929 Fulham Avenue this afternoon. A large attendance gathered for the meeting and program days.
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Kate Dunker
Royal Neighbors’ Sewing Society
Fulham Avenue
Pleasant meeting moved from Mrs. Martin’s home
An enjoyable afternoon gathering was planned at Mrs. Kate Martins 1215 Cedar Street but was changed due to illness in the Martin family.
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Kate Martin
Cedar Street
Martin
Annual Meeting of Weed Park Club Sees Deficit Report
The Weed Park Club held its annual meeting at the East Side resort club house. Officers elected include President Mrs T R Fitzgerald and Treasurer William Huttig. The treasurer reported $34.50 from summer property rentals, about half the total deficit, with plans for a fall supper to wipe out the shortfall.
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Weed Park Club
East Side
T. R. Fitzgerald
Adel Parvin
H. S. Howe
William Huttig
Wapsinonoc school case before county official
The Wapsinonoc school controversy returns to County Superintendent M F Cronin after evidence and attorney arguments. Two petitions drive the dispute over selling the central school house for district improvements versus keeping it open to pupils. Cronin will issue a ruling after taking the matter under advisement.
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Wapsinonoc
M. F. Cronin
Board of Trustees
E. C. Nichols
E. M. Warner
The Range with a Reputation
Buying a range is not an everyday event so choose the best model. The first cost of a GREAT MAJESTIC may be higher than some, but its durability and wearing qualities justify the price.
Library Open Nights Begin This September at P M Musser
The P M Musser Library will extend hours starting this evening with the circulation department open until 7 30 p m and the reading room accessible to the public until 9 00 p m The building had been closed each evening during July and August.
Mystic Workers Obligate Class Of Twenty Five
At Tuesday evening meeting the Mystic Workers obligated a class of 25. Attendance was about 75, the order grows and will likely become a leading city group. A short social session followed the gathering.
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Mystic Workers
Annual Meeting At Library For Old Ladies Home
The Old Ladies Home association holds its annual meeting this afternoon in the directors' room of the P. M. Musser Library. Reports from officers will be presented and new officers for the coming year will be elected. Mrs. P. M. Musser presides as president. The past year saw satisfactory operation and strong support for benevolent work.
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Old Ladies’ Home Association
P. M. Musser
Old Ladies’ Home
Railway Time Table From 1909 Chicago to Kansas City Line
Daily timetable with limited Sunday service shows train numbers and routes on the Chicago Kansas City main line and southwest section. It lists departure and arrival times for Davenport Chicago local and express options, California Special stops, and freight movements, along with connections to El Paso and west.
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Davenport
Chicago
Kansas City
West
Freicht
California
el Paso
Washington, Oskaloosa
Burlington
Chickasha
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Mall and Express
Muscatine North and South Railroad timetable changes
Effective Sunday July 4 2009 the Muscatine North and South Railroad announces train connections and schedule changes. Details list arrivals and departures at Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Garden City Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections to Iowa Central C R P and Towa Central lines with specific times and weekday notes.
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Muscatine North and South Railroad
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Garden City
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Graudview
Tirtek Junction
Towa Central
Frick Junction
Fritck Junction
Majestic Range Promises Big Fuel Savings and Imitation Contests
An advertisement touts the Majestic range as a top heater option claiming huge fuel savings and widespread satisfaction. It notes many manufacturers attempting to imitate the model and invites readers to inspect different styles in showrooms.
Resume Meetings of Ladies Aid Society at First Congregational
The Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church will hold a short business session at the church parlors Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. It is the first meeting after a summer break and a large attendance is desired.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Lane Davis Wedding in Maywood Near Chicago This Evening
Louis Lyell Lane formerly of Muscatine will wed Miss Myra Davis daughter of Leander Davis at Maywood near Chicago this evening. Miss Mildred Lane sister of the groom will attend the ceremony.
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Louis Lyell Lane
Muscatine
Myra Davis
Leander Davis
Maywood
Chicago
Mildred Lane
Mr. Lane
Man Arrested Thought to Be Rutt Released After Identification
Morning Sun reports an attorney from Morning Sun identified the detained man as Charles C. Turner from Missouri, not Frank Rutt. Turner, described as mentally deranged, was found in Muscatine police custody and released after authorities determined he was not Rutt.
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Thomlinson
Courts
Vannatta
Rutt
Turner
Soldiers Return to Pearl City from Iowa City Camp
The Fifty fourth regiment of the Iowa National Guard departs Camp Kirkwood at Iowa City and travels home by rail on the Wilton branch arriving Muscatine at 6 20 this evening. Lt H F Lange of Muscatine served as junior officer of the guard.
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Iowa National Guard
Camp Kirkwood
Iowa City
Little Army
Muscatine
Wilton
Rock Island Road
H. F. Lange
Farms for Sale in Iowa by Jamison and McClurkin
Iowa farm listings describe multiple properties near Wapello and Morning Sun with modern houses and varied land parcels. Prices range from 80 to 85 dollars per acre with options including small down payments and 5 percent financing. Contact Jamison and McClurkin for descriptions and prices.
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Iowa
Wapello
Bluff
Jamison & McClurkin
Morning Sun
Moonlight Excursion on the Columbia by Knights of Columbus
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus plans a Thursday night moonlight ride on the steamer Columbia. The Catholic society has chartered the boat for a social event that has sold many tickets and draws a large local and out of town crowd.
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Laurent Council
Knights of Columbus
Columbia
Petition Drive Spurs Citywide Push In Signatures
Street chatter centers on how many have signed the consent petition while circulators tally at the Olds building Headquarters. Officials estimate several hundred names have already been secured as 32 volunteers press on with the campaign.
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Olds
Thank Offering Service at First Congregational Church
The Mission Circle holds its annual thank offering service in the First Congregational Church lecture room Thursday evening September 2 at 7 45. Guest of honor Mrs Geo E White of Marsovan Turkey will discuss mission progress in the country she has called home for almost twenty years. A short program offering and social hour follow.
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Mission Circle
First Congregational Church
Geo. E. Whitet
Marsovan
Turkey
Irwin and Hanna wed at First M. E. Church parsonage
James A. Irwin and Miss Lottie M. Hanna were united in marriage this afternoon at 3:30 by Rev. Thomas Osborn at the First M. E. church parsonage. They reside near West Liberty and will farm nearby.
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James A. Irwin
Lottie M. Hanna
Thomas Osborn
M. E
West Liberty
Local Train Schedule Fragments at Montezuma Branch
Partial OCR shows Montezuma branch schedule with local passenger and freight services. Times 7:30am and 4:00pm appear with numbered train entries, indicates a basic daily timetable segment.
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Montezuma
Wepest
Chicago and Kansas City Passenger and Freight Schedule Fragments
Local newspaper snippet shows train numbers 105 and 102 on Chicago to Kansas City routes with times 11 44 PM and 7 19 AM and a Local Freight service at 8 45 AM except Sunday, listing x and 2901 as identifiers.
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Chicago-Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Steamers serve Davenport Rock Island and Iowa routes
The Blair and Block line operates steamers to Davenport Rock Island weekdays at 7 am and Sundays 7 30 am, Saturdays 7 pm. Service to Burlington and intermediate points runs weekdays except Saturday at 8 30 am. Connections to Keokuk Burlington listed with W A Blair as manager and W G Block Co as agents.
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Helen Blair
Columbia
Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
Keokuk
A. Blair
W. G. Block CO
Agenta
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First Trust & Savings Bark
Nat'l Bank
Carskaddans
G. Steln
R. K. Smith
Scheei
East Second Street
GEO
W. Redling
River Bulletin
Family Orchestra
Pure Food Grocery
W.F. Miksch
Iowa Ave
Park Society
Club
Treas
Ury
Cro
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Jestic
Ordi
OLD Ladies' Home Associa
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Rock Island System
Senggers
Wilton Branch
Wilton Ly. No
Wilton Ly
Wilhtite
Mented Wanderer
NicQuesten
Sawyer Go
Acific
Walmington
Oregon
Sunset Magazine
Far West
White
Sunset Travel Club
San Francisco
Cal
Salvation Army Lad
the Family Theatre Tonight
Family Theatre
Osborn
GhAe Muscatine Transfer Line
Walnut and
2Nd Sts
Bell Phone
the Evening Journal
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