Local Notes On People And Places In The City
Attorney Robert Brooke of West Liberty visits the city returning home on the 3 20 train. Miss Dora Vetter of 403 West Eighth street returns from Springfield Ohio after a year at Whitinburg college. Miss Lulu Palmer of 308 East Third street and Miss Nellie Weingart of 108 East Eighth street return from a month in Waukesha Wisconsin. The Titus Loan investment Co opposite Journal office offers free property showings. Local meats and sausages from C E Richard & Sons are advertised.
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Robert Brooke
West Liberty
Dora Vetter
West Eighth Street
Springfield
Ohio
Whitinburg College
Lulu Palmer
East Third Street
Nellie Weingart
East Eighth Street
Waukesha
Wis
Local residents return from travels and visits
Mrs J P Ryan of Pinestreet returned home from Wilton where she visited relatives. Miss Anna Dwyer, recently from Chicago, came home and will stay with relatives in Muscatine. Ransom McKee of Conesville returned home at 3 20 today after visiting his brother County Clerk W S McKee. Mrs Lawrence Dean of Nichols arrived Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs P Connell at 800 East Eighth Street. Mr and Mrs Thomas Barnard, who traveled the west and visited their son M Art Barnard in Hot Lake Oregon, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Ryan
Pinestreet
Wilton
Anna Dwyer
Chicago
Muscatine
Ransom McKee
Conesville
W. S. McKee
Lawrence Dean
Nichols, In
Mrs. P. Connell
East Eighth Steet
Thomas’ Barnard
West
M. Art Barnard
Hot Lake, Ore
Rev Bryden Arrives in Muscatine for Baptist Post
Rev Charles Bryden of Forest City Ia has arrived in Muscatine and is visiting at the Baptist parsonage. He is guest of Dr J B Smith and will preach at the communion service Sunday morning. He has not yet accepted the assistant pastor offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryden
Forest City
First Baptist Church
Muscatine
J. B. Smith
Baptist
Bryden
Supervisors to Inspect Ditch No. 5 Saturday
The board of supervisors will Saturday morning inspect Drainage Ditch No. 5 along properties with objections to the assessments. The hearing was adjourned Thursday. no action will be taken until after the inspection.
Epworth League Elects Officers and Plans Missionary Support
At a First M E church Epworth League meeting, J C Rorick was elected first vice president and Miss Florence Swain treasurer after resignations. The group voted to support a missionary in the Philippine Islands for one year and set a rally day for next Sunday evening led by Miss Ellen Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Philippine Islands
J. C. Rorick
John Baird
Florence Swain
T. D. Mitchell
Ellen Hanley
Flue Contention: Schaefer Faces Injunction over Kranz Wall
Judge Jackson issues a temporary injunction restraining J. X. Schaefer from tearing down a flue extending from the J. E. Kranz property. Kranz's counsel alleges damage from loss of the flue shared via a common wall. Schaefer claims the flue lies wholly on his side during remodel and steam heat installation. The flue had already been removed when the writ was served. final hearing set for September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
F. X. Schaefer
J. E. Kranz
Mr. Kranz
J. R. Hanley
H. C. Madden
Schaefer
Kranz
Marriage of Louis Dress and Myrtle Lodge in Downey
At the home of the bride's parents near Downey Indiana on Wednesday evening Louis Dress of Muscatine wed Myrtle Lodge in a simple ceremony. The couple then went to Iowa City for a reception hosted by the groom's aunt Mrs. Elmer Sawyer. They will reside in Muscatine where Dress works for Citizens' Railway and Light Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Louis Dress
Muscatine
Myrtle Lodge
Iowa City
Elmer Sawyer
Mrs. Dress
The
Citizens’ Railway and Light Co
Miss Irma Critz Weds Robert Heitzman in Riverside
Robert Heitzman and Miss Irma Critz of Riverside united in marriage Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church. Miss Critz is the daughter of Captain and Mrs. Frank Critz and sister of A. F. Critz. Heitzman is a prominent furniture dealer. They plan a three weeks' honeymoon in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Critz attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heitzman
Irma Critz
Riverside
St. Mary’s Church
Miss Critz
Frank Critz
A. F. Critz
East Ninth Street
Heitzman
Colorado
Miss Anna Grafe Hosts Eight at Cedar Street Dinner
Miss Anna Grafe entertained eight young ladies at a 6 o'clock dinner last evening at 1107 Cedar street. After a three course meal each guest was asked to perform a musical selection or reading. An enjoyable evening was reported by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Grafe
Cedar Street
Immense Mass Meeting at Tabernacle Sunday
Immense mass meeting at the Tabernacle is planned for Sunday to secure speakers. Prominent names including Gov. Hoch and Gov. Hanly are mentioned by workers as the expected speakers.
Worker Injured at Ziegler Canning Factory Accident
A worker was at the Ziegler canning factory when an accident occurred. Medical staff treated him and by late afternoon his condition was greatly improved and all danger passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler Canning Factory
Stove Explodes at Cromer Home on Orange Street
A gasoline stove exploded in the Cromer residence at 517 Orange Street early today, badly damaging the kitchen. Mrs Eliza Cromer’s son started the stove and found the flames upon returning. neighbors helped extinguish the fire with a garden hose, avoiding city fire department aid. Insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromer
Orange Street
Eliza Cromer
Party of Iowa City Women Surprises Former Associate
A group of Iowa City young women went to West Liberty to surprise Miss Louise Battey, formerly of Iowa City, and to give a marriage shower in her honor. The groom is Dr. James Padgham of Donahue in Scott County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
West Liberty
Louise Battey
James Padgham
Donahue
Scott County
Funeral services for Thomas Thorp at Reynolds cemetery
The funeral for Thomas Thorp was held at 11 o clock this morning at Reynolds cemetery grave. No service at the home. Rev Carwell of the German Baptist church of Illinois City officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thorp
Reynolds Cemetery
Carwell
German Baptist Church of
Illinois City
Miss Sue Browning Takes Charge at National Memorial University
Miss Sue Browning formerly head of the Muscatine Business College has departed for Mason City to assume complete charge of the commercial department at the National Memorial University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Browning
Muscatine Business College
Mason City
National Memorial University
River Stage Heights and Changes Across Stations
Forecast shows only slight changes on the Mississippi over the next 48 hours from Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes stage readings at La Crosse Davenport Muscatine and St. Louis with small increases or decreases in feet.
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la Crosse
Sock
Davenport
Muscatine
St. Louis
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
Imperial deficit for 1908 set at 30500000 dollars
Berlin reports the imperial government deficit for 1908 as 30.5 million dollars, announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Royal Neighbors Postpone Davenport Excursion
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will not travel to Davenport on the steamer Columbia next Thursday because the ship will not make the regular trip that day. The excursion date will be set at the Royal Neighbors meeting on Wednesday evening September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Davenport
Columbia
Royal Neighbors
Quiet meeting of Ladies' Aid at First Congregational Church
Rain yesterday kept many away and only a small attendance gathered for the Ladies' Aid society meeting. No business of importance was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Maennercher Ladies Meet At Mrs Meyers Home
The Maennercher ladies gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs George Meyers on Grandview Avenue for sewing and social conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyers
Grandview Avenue
Miss Wabnitz Improves at Home After Illness
Miss Alpha Wabnitz of Washing ton Indiana a teacher in the Washing ton school has shown rapid improvement after a period of illness caused by the shock of her mother's death. Mrs J D Fulham returned home from her sister's bedside and Miss Walnitz plans to resume her teaching position when school opens Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Wabnitz
Washington, In
Washington
J. D. Fulham
East Front Street
Miss Walnitz
Eckman's Alterative promoted as tuberculosis cure
An affidavit from Arthur Webb claims Eckman's Alterative cured his tuberculosis and urges scrutiny of proprietary medicines while noting the drug is sold in Muscatine by A. W. Morgan and others. The letter argues curing cases may trump ethical concerns and cites Texas and Colorado treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Henry Clay
Weldon
Ill
Texas
Colorado
Arthur Webb
A. W. Morgan
Immense temperance mass meeting planned in Muscatine
A large crowd gathering at the William A Sunday Memorial Tabernacle Sunday evening is planned with an eminent temperance speaker. Churches unite to back the event and no services will be held elsewhere Sunday night. Rev J B Smith delays his sermon to join the push for the mass meeting. Speakers are to be announced by Rev B C Preston with talks expected from Gov Hoch of Kansas or Frank J Hanly of Indiana, among others, though no final choice is made as of 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday Memorial Tabernacle
America
Tabernacle
J. B. Smith
A. Judson Kempton
Muscatine
B. C. Preston
Hoch
Kansas
West
Frank J. Hanly
Indiana
Ranching resumes for WesT duo to Imperial Valley
Gay Bear and Clarence Hahn left noon for Davenport in Bear's Pope-Hartford car and will travel by rail to Los Angeles then to their ranch in the Imperial Valley Cal. They spent the summer with their parents in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Bear
Clarence Hahn
Guy Bear
Davenport
Bear
Los Angeles
Imperial Valley
Cal
Acid mixup leads to accidental ingestion at home
Carl Stammer son of Chris Stammer of 1015 Mill Street drank a small amount of acid this morning by mistake thinking it was a harmless liquid. Authorities provided first aid and cautioned residents about household chemical storage to prevent similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stammer
Chris Stammer
Mill Street
Muscatine AFL meets Tuesday at Page Lodge ball
The Muscatine AFL No. 815 meets every Tuesday at 7 30 PM in Page Lodge ball over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors always welcome.
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Roecarver
Bloomingtoy
F. 9
Muscatine Afrie No
Page Lodge
Dunbar
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Ruthenberg Clothirg CO
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Rev
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Family Theatre Tonight
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Flue
J. X. Schaefer
J. B. Kranz
Additional Society
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River Bulletin
Miss Wabnitz
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Chris Gite
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
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W. M
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T. Johnson
Webb Conneil
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Music Hall
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T. M
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W. A. Groff
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Royal Neighbors OF America
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Oracle
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Myrtle Kirk
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Yeomenhall Cor
Mem Bere
Pima Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Protector
M. B. Abend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
Yeoman Hall
Town Avenue
Third Street
F. WH. King
Chas. Ryan
Mnscatine Aive No. 18
K. of P. Hal
Carrie Harris
Kellie Tucas
Mtecartine
Woodmen of
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Lents
A. Leyda
Oo. F. G. Fiecta
Ctiapur No
Fatiie Pitchforth
Fmms Manlove
Sec’y
Yrovfn
Mtuscatine Homestead
Norra
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
C. Bereham
B.C. Ingraham
West Std &T
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Wyoming Lodge
Og F. P. Hibbert
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Quilin Bell
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H. M Miller
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Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
Lemkan
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Gus Bechmidt
Adintant
Fred Ray
Sachem
Tester
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Yeomen Aiall
Ati Memhera
Wm. Anpel
Prea
H. Lemkan
Charles Lockwood
Knights OF Coltmyres
Lathrent Council
Maccrbdee Hall
Es. J. A. Bartemeier
G. K. G Reateniehner
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Mtrcatine Lodge
BR. P.O. Flks
Elks Flall
Fast Front Street
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L. J. Horan
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John P. Breen
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M. PF. Goff
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