Birth notices and local social updates in town column
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Miller a girl at 124 East Second street. Mrs A M Davis 506 East Sixth street underwent an operation at Bellevue hospital and is recovering nicely. John T Boland arrived home from Birmingham Kansas after business matters. Mrs Jacob Essex and Agnes Madison Wis left after visiting at 997 Lucas street. Dr and Mrs L L Jeffers formerly of Hampton Ind are visiting at West Fourth and Pine streets. they plan to move to Sheridan Wyoming.
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Robert Miller
East Second Street
A. M. Davis
East Sixth Street
Bellevue Hospital
Jacob Essex
Agnes
Madison, Wis
Philip Kurriger
Lucas Street
L. L. Jeffers
Hampton, In
Jeffers
William Hoffman
West Fourth and
Pine Streets
Mabel Hoffman
Sheridan
Wyo
River Bulletin Stage Heights and 48 Hour Forecast
River forecast notes slight Mississippi changes within 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports station readings in feet with small negative changes at Davenport Muscatine and other gages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
Rain Postpones Wapello Races and Events
The Wapello District Fair Association postponed all races due to rain. The 2:30 and 2:17 pace events shift to tomorrow with Saturday the follow up. A game between Wapello and Columbus Junction adds to tomorrow’s lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Wapello District
Train Hits Auto Kills Three in Reading Area
Reading Pennsylvania report says a Pennsylvania train struck an automobile at Douglasville in this county and killed three people William L. Grant and wife of Temple and the wife of Dr Samuel E Siegel.
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Reading
Pennsylvania
Douglasville
This County
Wlliam L. Grant
Temple
Samuel E. Siegel
Will Discuss Income Tax Law Meeting of the Thirty Three Club
A forthcoming Thirty Three Club session will debate the Corporation Tax and the proposed Income Tax amendment. The time and place remain undecided. Attorney E. M. Warner represents the affirmative, with former Senator G. M. Titus opposing.
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E. M. Warner
G. M. Titus
Reverend Boss to Return From Salt Lake City Soon
Rev. A. I. E. Boss rector of Trinity church and his wife are to return home in the latter part of the week from Salt Lake City where they spent three months. While away Rev. Boss supported at one of the largest Episcopal churches there. Rev. Chambers of Newton, who has officiated in the local church in Boss's absence, returned home yesterday.
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A. I. E. Boss
Trinity Church
Salt Lake City
Wheer
Boss
Chambers
Newton
Fred Bradley Youthful Iowa Tennis Champion Emerges
Fred Bradley recently won the Iowa state tennis championship and is described as a youth who only last year began wearing long trousers, highlighting his rapid rise.
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Fred Bradley
Iowa
Excursion to Quincy on September 7 by steamer Columbia
The steamer Columbia will run an excursion to Quincy on September 7 departing at 8 30 p m and arriving at 6 30 p m that day. Return trips start September 9 at 2 p m with a round trip fare of 1 50 and a meal and berth package of 6 00. The Columbia will not make regular trips on Thursday due to the excursion.
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Columbia
Quincy
Harriman Named History Teacher At Muscatine High
R D Harriman of Grinnell Iowa has been secured as history instructor at Muscatine high school to fill the vacancy created by Walter M Myers resignation who will teach English at the state university of Iowa Prof Michael Kavanaugh will head the manual training department Harriman arrives while classification for fall enrollment proceeds and meetings continue at the office of Principal R M Arey with hours posted for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Harriman
Grinnell
Walter M. Myers
State University of Iowa
Harriman
Iowa College
Muscatine
Michael Kavanaugh
Stout Institute
Menominee
Wis
Muscatine High School
R. M. Arey
Bankers Reserve Plans State Picnic Delegation
At a Bankers Reserve meeting in Marion Iowa final plans were set for attendance at the annual state picnic on September 6. Delegates and alternates were named for a large drill team and various attendees will travel Monday at 6 30 in the morning. The drill team will debut in new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve
Marion
Paudhet
George Lockhart
Wm. Appel
C. W. Randleman
C. H. Lemkau
Ida Light
Charles Lockwood
J. T. Cosgrove
Josephine Stineman
Wm. Tobias
Charles Quandt
John Gertz
Mayne Randleman
Anna Quandt
Lucy Kent
Permelia Lockwood
Samuel Downer
Emma Stammer
Myrtle Shheeley
Eldon Vannatta
Mayme Randleman
Earnest Kent
Lucile McKillip
Fred Schuett
Joe Cosgrove
Eva McCloskey
Frances Townsend
Fred Young
Emma Beitz
Two Children Kent Travel Alone From Portland to City
Catherine and Leonard Kent, children of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kent, left Portland, Maine, for their home in the city. They travel unaccompanied, but relatives are not anxious for their safety. They are grandchildren of L. Harding, founder of Harding Dye Works in this city.
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Catherine
Leonard Kent
Portland
J. W. Kent
L. Harding
Harding Dye Works
Funeral services for Miss Cora Phoenix held at home
The funeral for Miss Cora Phoenix was conducted at 2 PM from 320 East Second Street. Rev. M. Payton of the A. M. E. church led the service with pallbearers Will Davie Edward Baines Henry Seay Burton Powell George Williams and Jacob Lamb. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Cora Phoenix
East Second Street
M. Payton
A. M. E. Church
Will Davie
Edward Baines
Henry Seay
Burton Powell
George Williams
Jacob Lamb
Greenwood Cemetery
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Kitman’s Home
The Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Frank Kitman’s Hershey avenue home with about 30 members present. Papers on Christian Japan were read, Hazel Keath played two piano pieces, Harriett Kemptner sang, and refreshments were provided by the hostess group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Frank Kitman
Hershey Avenue
Hazel Keath
Harriett Kemptner
Hitman
Andrew Miller
Henry Hessler
Pythian Sisters to Hold Picnic Next Wednesday
A large turnout at the Pythian Sisters meeting at the K of P hall heard Mrs Frances Rosenbaum report on the Grand Temple meeting in Sioux City last month. The group decided to hold a picnic at Electric Park next Wednesday evening with the Ladies and Knights attending at 6 o clock and supper served.
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Atttenance
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Grand Temple
Sioux City
Frances Rosenbaum
Knights of Pythias
Electric Park
Forward Society Meets at C Kindler Home
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church gathered Tuesday evening at Christian Kindler’s residence on Kindler Avenue. About thirty members attended with games and music followed by refreshments. No arrangements were made for the next meeting.
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Forward Society of the
German Congregational Church
Christian Kindler
Kindler Avenue
Quiet 8 o'clock marriage at Baptist parsonage
John McDaniels and Miss Alice Wilkens were married at the Baptist parsonage last evening. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. F. Van der Ploeg and Miss Wilkens formerly worked as a sorter at the Vienna Pearl Button company's plant. The couple is well known and admired in the city.
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The
Baptist Parsonage
John McDaniels
Alice Wilkens
F. van der Ploeg
Wilkens
Vienna Pearl Button Company
Beta Iota Phi Dinner and Initiation at 315 West Fourth
Stewart Narvyis hosts Beta Iota Phi at his home 315 West Fourth Street for this evening's dinner at 5 30. After the meal an initiation will be conducted following the social gathering.
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Stewart Narvyis
Beta Iota Phi Club
West Fourth Street
Mrs Pfeiffer Honored By Major John Circle Guests
Mrs Mary Huffman hosted a gathering at 601 East Fourth Street in honor of Mrs Mary Pfeiffer of Fairfield Illinois past circle president who is visiting. Mrs Isabelle Norton received a past president pin presented by the hostess on behalf of the circle.
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Mary Preiffer
Mary Huffman
East Fourth _ street
Major John Circle
Mary Pfeiffer
Fairfield
Isabelle Norton
Pearl City Hive Holds First Meeting Led by Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. Harry Morgan, former commander of a Maccabee Hive in Cleveland, presided at Pearl City Hive’s first meeting. Ladies of the Maccabees met at the Maccabee Hall on Wednesday night, transacting routine business before joining knights for dancing.
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Pearl City
Harry Morgan
Cleveland
Ohio
Maccabee Hall
Iola Palefaces Plan Dance at Weed Park Clubhouse
The Iola Palefaces meet Friday at Mrs. P. D. Sowers home 711 Spruce Street to discuss a dance to be held at the Weed Park Clubhouse on Friday evening September 19. Members should attend for matters of importance and no sewing will be done.
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P. D. Sowers
Spruce Street
Weed Park Club
Mrs Kate McDermott Hosts Pre-nuptial Luncheon
Mrs Kate McDermott hosted a noon luncheon at the Weed park clubhouse in honor of her daughter Miss Mae McDermott who is to marry Floyd McCoy of Davenport formerly of Muscatine. About twenty of Mae’s young friends attended the delightful affair.
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Kate McDermott
Mae McDermott
Floyd McCoy
Davenport
Muscatine
Weed Park
Miss McDermott
Anna Grafe Hosts Young Ladies Dinner at Cedar Street Home
Miss Anna May Grafe will host a social dinner this evening for a group of her young lady friends at her residence 1107 Cedar Street. Guests anticipate a pleasant time and cordial company.
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Anna May Grafe
Cedar Street
Ladies of the G. A. R. meet at Mrs. Riemcke home
Colonel Hare Circle will hold a regular session Friday evening at o'clock at 405 East Sixth Street the home of Mrs. Fanny Riemcke. All members are requested to attend.
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Colonel Hare
Fanny Riemcke
East Sixth Street
Ladies' Aid Meet At First Baptist Church Friday
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will gather at the church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for a meeting and planned activities.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Margin Wins Massachusetts Stake at Readville
Margin won the $10,000 Massachusetts stake at Readville on September 2, finishing in 2 08. The victory marked a strong performance as the event drew competitive fields and reflected Margin’s racing prowess.
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Readville
Mass
Massachusetts
Excursion Steamer Brings Crowds From Tri-Cities
The steamer W. W. brought an excursion from the tri-cities today. Several hours were spent in the city despite weather and a general good time was reported by all. The boat returned shortly after 3 o'clock.
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W. W
Tri-Cities
Ditch 5 Assessment Hearings Open Before Board
Objections to the assessments on Drainage Ditch No. 5 in Goshen township were heard at a special board session. A number of property owners requested reductions, but the board has not yet acted as it fields complaints.
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Goshen Township
Board of Supervisors
Knights of Columbus Excursion Postponed on Columbia Steamer
The Laur ent Council of the Knights of Columbus postpones the moonlight excursion aboard the Columbia steamer due to bad weather. A conference with boat officials will be held tonight to seek a new date if possible.
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Knights of Columbus
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus
Columbia
Return from West Party Arrives Home from Snowy Range Outing
Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Preston and their party including Flora May Nellie McCaw Gladys Rockwell returned from a Snowy Range Wyoming outing. They reported a pleasant camp and good fishing with Mr Preston catching over 7600.
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B. C. Preston
Flora May
Nellie McCaw
G. N. Rockwell
Gladys
Snowy Range Mountains
Laramie
Wyoming
Preston
Funeral Friday for Thomas Thorp in Drury township
Thomas Thorp of Drury township near Illinois City will have a funeral Friday at 11 a.m. from his home. Interment follows in Reynolds Cemetery.
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Thomas Thorp
Illinois City
Drury Township
Reynolds Cemetery
Leverich Normal and Training School Fall Term Notice
The fall term begins September 6 for 12 weeks. The school offers accelerated certificates, with 95 percent of pupils securing certificates in one term. An irregular course allows flexible study in arithmetic bookkeeping and commercial practices with personal instruction. Board in family is $3 to $3.25 daily and tuition is $12 for 12 weeks.
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United Tailoring Company Tailors and Woolen Merchants
Iowa Ave
John T. Boland
Birmingham
Kan
River Bulletin
E. 8Th St
Rev
Mrs. Boss
Des Moines
Bankers
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
Trades and Labor Assembly
Forward Society
C. Kindler Home
Ditch Matter
Leverich Normal and Training School
R. W. Leverich
Muscatine, Iowa
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