Wanted Second Cook at the Commercial Hotel
A local notice advertises a second cook position at the Commercial Hotel. Other items include fire insurance offered by John A. Robbins, and sales at Bestenlehner's with new ruching styles in blue pink and white. A marriage license was issued to John W Umbanhowar and Anna Vincent by County Clerk W S McKee. The Maennerchor plans a meeting at its hall above Schmidt Music Store with strong attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Lilly
John W. Umbanhowar
Anna Vincent
W. S. McKee
Maennerchor
Schmidt Music Store
B. Lilly
Ferguson elected grand chancellor in Iowa Pythians
The Tobin ticket lost to the Salinger administration as Ward Ferguson of Rolfe Iowa won by five votes to become grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge in Oskaloosa Iowa. Other officers were named including grand vice chancellor and grand keeper of records and seals. The thirty ninth annual grand lodge session featured notable political activity among factions. The Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters and the Grand Tribunal also met in Town with officers listed and business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinger
Tobin
Pythian Grand Lodge
Oskaloosa
Ward Ferguson
Rolfe
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
J. N. McCoy
Corydon
John C.merkens
Fairfield
O. C. House
S. B. White
Sigourney
A. J. Riggs
Hiteman
C. H. Kenyon
New Hampton
John Harvey
Newton
Knights of Pythias
Grand Temple
The
Pythiam Sisters of
Iowa
John Ellis
Jule McCoskry
Muscatine
Grand Tribunal
Grand Lodge
Order
Town Domain
J. M. Butler
Lacey Hotel
Another Arrested on Serious Charge
Julius Rehbein of 202 Clinton Street was arrested shortly after 11 am by Deputy U S Marshal Matteson for illegal sale of liquor. Rehbein allegedly sold intoxicants to picnickers at the South End resort and was taken to Davenport for arraignment before U S Commissioner A G Busch for a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Rehbein
Clinton Street
U. S
Matteson
Rehbein
Hershey Avenue
United States
Slough
South End
Davenport
A. G. Busch
River 15 Launch Missing After Bettendorf Theft
A $600 pleasure boat named River 15 was stolen from a Bettendorf mooring Tuesday night. Police offer a $100 reward for its return and urge any witnesses to come forward.
Dinner arrangements planned at Mrs Mark home venue
At the home of Mrs Helen Mark near Tenth street and Iowa avenue preparations will set a dinner service for citrous day September 16 in a vacant Second street store room. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Helen Mark
Tenth Street
Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Yeoman Rowena Industrial Meeting Tomorrow at Yeoman Hall
The Yeoman Rowena Industrial will meet tomorrow at 1 PM at Yeoman hall at the corner of Third street and Iowa avenue. All members urged to attend and bring a friend. Each Yeoman lady is to consider this notice a special invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Rowena Industrial
Yeoman Hall
Third Street
Iowa Avenue
Waterloo Woman Attacked in Doctor’s Office
Mrs. Victor L. Long, assistant in Dr. J. H. Crippen's office in Waterloo Iowa, was attacked by a stranger inside the office yesterday. She received two deep wounds from a razor as she struggled, then fled when the assailant screamed and fled. A later visitor found her bleeding and fainting and she asked for Dr. Crippen to be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor L. Long
Waterloo
J. H. Crippen
First Baptist Ladies' Aid to Convene After Vacation
The first meeting after summer vacation of the Ladies' Aid Society at the First Baptist church will be held in the church parlor tomorrow at 2 o clock. Business of importance prompts a cordial invitation to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
Umbanhower and Vincent Wed Quietly in Mt Pleasant
John W Umbanhower and Miss Anna Vincent both of Mt Pleasant Jn were quietly married at 10 oclock this morning by Judge H S Howe at his office in the city building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Umbanhower
Anna Vincent
Mt. Pleasant
H. S. Howe
Davenport man seeks stolen red gasoline launch
Worral Dow of Davenport searched the river and banks after his 25 foot red gasoline launch, valued at about 600 dollars, was stolen from its Bettendorf mooring. He offered a 100 dollar reward for its safe return. Chief Vannatta urged a sharp lookout with no trace found by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worral Dow
Davenport
Bettendorf
Muscatine
Vannatta
Dow
Regular Pocahontas Meeting at Maccabee Hall
A regular meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas will be held at the old Maccabee hall on Iowa avenue Friday evening. Several members will be initiated.
Return from Madison for Kempton Funeral Attendees
Muscatine residents who attended Rev. A. Judson Kempton’s funeral yesterday afternoon, except Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jayne, arrived in the city last night. Yesterday's arrivals included Frank Sample, Frank Sander, Secretary Hugh Jameson, Z. W. Hutchinson, A. W. Hine, Dr. J. N. Elliott, William Hendricks, W. Hoefflin, Rev. George D. Rogers of Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Westrate. Mr. and Mrs. Jayne plan to return Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A. Judson Kempton
Henry Jayne
City
Frank Sample
Frank Sander
Hugh Jameson
Z. W. Hutchinson
A. W. Hine
J. N. Elliott
William Hendricks
W. Hoefflin
George D. Rogers
Washington
Matthew Westrate
Jayne
Work on the second degree at Iowa Lodge No. 2
The second degree work will be conducted at Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M next Friday evening at 7 39. All brethren in good standing are cordially invited by the W M to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
W. M
Kensington Club Meets in Church Parlors Friday
The A. B. Kensington club will meet in the church parlors Friday afternoon September 4 inviting every lady of the church and congregation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kensington Club
Additional Society Item Prompts Page Two Notice
Brief society note directs readers to page two for further social items and event details.
Steamer Dubuque Enters Burlington St Louis Trade
The steamer Dubuque carried about 90 passengers from St. Louis to Davenport this noon and will pass down this evening to St. Louis for the last time this season before entering the St. Louis Burlington trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Two Killed When Freight Train Plunges Through Bridge Near Berwick
A Des Moines and St. Paul freight train derailed when the locomotive crashed through a bridge at Four Mile Creek near Yoder, killing engineer John Wiley of Des Moines and fireman James Long of Iowa Falls. A broken flange on the tender caused the wreck, with debris found ten cars away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
St. Paul
James Long
Iowa Falls
Couple Weds in South Ottumwa Honeymoon in Muscatine
Miss Florence Goehring and Edward Randall were married at Julius Goehring's home with Rev. John Hastie officiating. They plan a brief Muscatine visit and will reside after September 7 at 322 North Moore Street, Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
E. C. Randall
Milwaukee
James Myron
West Sixth Street
Julius Goehring
South Willard Street
Florence Goehring
Edward Randall
F. M. Randall
John Hastie
Keota
South Ottumwa
Randall
Muscatine
Mr. Randall
North Moore Street
Supreme Court Issues Writ Prohibiting Ballot Box Opening
The Supreme Court of Missouri granted a writ of prohibition today to stop the opening of ballot boxes from the recent primary election. In Jefferson City Missouri the action was issued September 3. The high court intervened to halt procedures pending further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Missouri
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Bryan remits Commoner receipts to Oklahoma governor
Charles W. Bryan sent a $2000 check to Governor Haskell covering receipts over expenditures in the Commoner office from July 24 to September 1. He also enclosed a $320 check representing receipts from 59 contributors to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Charles W. Bryan
Haskell
Oklahoma
National Union Plans Social on September 16 in City
The National Union lodge recently organized in the city held a large meeting at its new hall on Iowa avenue. A social is set for Wednesday evening September 16 with a planning committee of Quincey T. Howard C. J. Parchett and D. P. Patterson. Two new members were initiated and four were favorably balloted. Out of town speakers will be invited to discuss fraternalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union Lodge
Iowa Avenue
Quincey T. Howard
C. J. Parchett
D. P. Patterson
Frank Shercliffe Found Guilty of Murder in Leadville
The jury in Leadville Colorado found Sherman W. Morris alias Frank Shercliffe of Des Moines guilty of murder in the second degree for the slaying of John W. Walsh, a Leadville saloonkeeper, in June 1893. Evidence included his confessions to acquaintances and links to other robberies and holdups in the west. Morris was transported from Lansing Michigan for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Colo
Sherman W. Morris
Frank Shercliffe
Des Moines
John W. Walsh
Morris
Walsh
Abe Poller
Logan
Iowa
Iowa Penitentiary
West
Lansing
Mich
Admiral Sperry Honored in Melbourne Parade
Fifteen thousand Americans and Australians joined a grand review and parade at Flemington to mark Admiral Sperry's birthday. Melbourne presented him with a silver bowl in a ceremony filled with congratulations from American residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Flemington
Admiral Sperry
First Congregational Ladies Aid Plans Dutch Market
Plans for a Dutch Market to be held at the First Congregational Church on October 14 were formed at the Ladies Aid Society meeting yesterday afternoon. The event will feature costumes and themed decorations. The aid society’s annual meeting is set for October 1 to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
Ladies Aid Society
The
Aid Society
Thaw to Stay Where He Is
Justice Morschauser refused to grant an order transferring Harry K. Thaw from Dutchess county jail to another institution. Sheriff Chanler’s counsel requested the move, arguing the jail is an improper place for a prisoner committed as insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Morschauser
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Chanler
Ashcraft Sells Engines Boosts Gasoline Power
Ashcraft promotes gasoline engines highlighting new batteries now in stock. Frank Ashcraft urges customers to buy, touting improved power and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcraft
Frank Ashcraft
Weed Park Club Plans Davenport Excursion to Raise Debt
William Huttig was named a committee of one to manage the Davenport trip on Wednesday September 16 after a Weed Park club meeting at 4 30 pm. The group voiced enthusiasm as it seeks to cover a $88 deficit through the excursion and to clear resort debt before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huttig
Davenport
Weed Park Club
Major John Button Club Meeting Announced for Friday
A notice announces the Major John Button Club will hold its meeting on Friday evening. Local members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community events and club activities.
Iowa Senate Duel Over Senator Postpone Plan
The Iowa legislature split 54 to 51 to move ahead with a senator election, signaling a likely Governor Cummins short term win next Tuesday. Standpatters balked at a caucus to delay until after November 3, while Gilbert N Haugen hinted at a Senate bid pending the extra session and fair-legislation assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Senate
Lambert
Iowa
Boston and New York open National League series with Mets edge
New York defeated Boston 3 to 0 in the opening NL series game played in New York today. The Mets held the Beantown hitters to three innings of scoreless work while tallying all three runs behind strong pitching and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Boston
Peter Denk Dies After Being Struck by Train in Eldridge
Eldridge Iowa September 3 Special Peter Denk who was struck by a train here last Monday night died this morning at 9 30 oclock in the Eldridge hospital. The accident occurred near the railroad crossing and Denk was found injured by local residents. He was about 40 years old and left a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Peter Denk
Ruthenberg Sues Adams and Morgan for 96 71 in District Court
Charles Ruthenberg files suit in district court seeking 96.71 for goods sold to Adams and Morgan. He claims accounts of C L Bettler and Son and J S McChesney were assigned to him and included. He also requests a writ of attachment on the defendants property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ruthenberg
Adams and Morgan
C. L. Bettler
Springdale Notes and Visits Across Iowa Communities
Springdale residents hosted and visited relatives across Cedar Rapids West Branch and nearby towns. Visitors include G R Hutcheson with family to Tipton, Townsend Milnes from New Jersey, and John Conor to West Liberty. Local events include Ringling show attendance and a Roch ester farmers picnic. A pond drainage project by Springdale trustees improves village health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
C. M. Darner
Cedar Rapids
Lindley Heald
Plato
C. S. Randall
West Branch
Iia
Rochester
Stiff
Tillman Todd
J. M. Barry
John Conor and
West Liberty
H. K. Maxson
Frank Hanbecker
Centerdale
Albert Zwickey
Susie Worrall
Pedee
J. M. Berry
Shanon Todd
Mt. Pleasant Park
Clinton
Schooley
Springdale Township
Downey
Jane Preston
Cedar Valley
Healy
Katie Smith
Todd
Mason City
Joe Kingsburry
Henry Lewis
W. A. Phelps
Harry McCann
Springdale School Hosts Weeklong Staff Gathering
The Springdale school convened Monday with all teachers at their posts. Prof. A. J. Peterson of Cedar Rapids served as principal along with Miss Plymes ser of Mt. Vernon as assistant principal, and Miss Edna Smyres of Des Moines as intermediate teacher who stayed over Sunday for a rest before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
A. J. Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Plymesser
Mt. Vernon
Edna Smyres
Des Moines
New York Grain Market Report
New York on September 3 reports wheat for December at 1.06 dollars and corn at 795 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis Missouri September 3 Wheat December 97 1/2 cents Corn 63 4/5 to 63 3/4 cents Oats 50 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
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Cohn Mercantile Comp’y
Commercial
John A. Robbins
Bestenlehner’s
Mulberry Ave
Mulberry
11Th
Maple Ave
W. Ferguson
PYTH
IAN Grand Lodge
J. J. Rehbein
Matte
Bartlett Pears
Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery
River 15
Betten
Dorf
Madison
Kempton
Additional Society
Capital
National Union
Social
John Button Club
DR. Price
Family Theatre
Tom and
Edith Almond
Jean Bratley
Chas. W. Douglass
Blanche Washburn
Miss Buttinsky
Lariett
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
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