Local News Notes and Visits in City
Born to Mr and Mrs Ed Metzgar of East Hill a son. Mrs M H Prentiss of Chicago visits at the home of her daughter Mrs E G Prouty 116 W 4th St. Mrs George H Baird of St Louis visits at the home of Mr and Mrs R B Baird West Fourth. Ransom McKee of Conesville visits county Clerk W S McKee. Violin instruction Miss Caroline Richard. Piano instruction Leschetizky Method Stella Richard 116 W 4th St. Paul M Prentiss of Chicago, guest at Mrs E G Prouty 312 Spruce St, returns to Chicago.
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Ed Metzgar
East Hill
M. H. Prentiss
Chicago
E. G. Prouty
Spruce Street
George H. Baird
St. Louis
Mrs
R. B. Baird
West Fourth Street
Ransom McKee
Conesville
W. S. McKee
Miss Caroline Richard
Stella Richard
W. 4Th St
Paul M. Prentiss
Cedar Valley Land Co Excursion To Estevan Saskatchewan
Cedar Valley Land Co of Vinton Iowa announces a free Pullman car to Estevan Sask on Tuesday Sept 15. Land offered in Township 1-10 near North Dakota, limited space, fall only excursion. Contact F. S. Pentzer Muscatine Iowa for details.
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Canada Land
Cedar Valley Land Co
Vinton
Iowa
Estevan, Sask
Estevan
Dakota Line
North Dakota
F. S. Pentzer
Muscatine
Wanted Position as Housekeeper in Country Area
Help wanted notice indicating a request for a housekeeper position. Inquiry directed to this office with preference for countryside work and unspecified terms.
Independent Power Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Independent Power Company held its first annual meeting at 10 o'clock this morning at the Jayne & Hoffman office. The session was inconclusive with little of note discussed and adjournment planned within weeks. Officials refused to publish statements, and rumors about Moscow canal linked to the project remained unconfirmed.
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Independent Power Company
Jayne & Hoffman
Moscow Canal
Rev Willits to Leave Muscatine for Decatur Ill Charge
Rev Willits and family depart for Decatur Illinois where he will assume leadership of the First Methodist Church. He tendered resignation to Muscatine officials after accepting Decatur board’s offer. His year in Muscatine was marked by strong oratorical skills and frequent program mentions. Rev Osborne to preach at the First Church next Sunday.
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J. C. Willits
Decatur
Ill
Willits
First Methodist
Decatur Board
Muscatine
Osborne
Fruitland Worker Severely Cuts Arm at Freight Car
Cc E Schillig, Rock Island agent at Fruitland, injured in a Saturday noon accident sealing a freight car door. He slipped and fell on a sharp iron piece, sustaining a severe gash on his left forearm. Dr. H M Dean, the company physician, treated the wound.
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Cc. E. Schillig
Fruitland
Rock Island
H. M. Dean
Runaway On Second Street Shocks Main Street
Excitement erupted on Main Street today when a horse driven by Dr. A. B. Clapp bolted through the business district after its rear wheel axle dragged and squealed. The incident caused little damage beyond a noisy scare to bystanders.
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Main Street
Second Street
A. B. Clapp
Remedy advertisement for Bucklen Arnica Salve at Haver camp
An 25 cent Bucklen Arnica Salve advertisement from Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store promotes a cure for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers.
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Havercamp
Democratic Candidate White Visits Muscatine
Fred E. White the Democratic candidate for governor spoke in Muscatine saying he would win if the general election were held tomorrow and predicting a Bryan victory this fall. He addressed a Grand Opera house meeting at 8 pm with a band escort, toured the city by launch to Geneva Island, and praised Muscatine as a thriving community.
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Iowa
Bryan
Fred E. White
White
North English
Grand Opera House
Commercial Hotel
Geneva Island
W. H. Graff
Mr. White
Muscatine
Cullen Opens New Saloon in Muscatine Annex
At 11 30 this morning the Commercial Annex in Muscatine welcomed its latest saloon. Thomas J Cullen resumes management and will operate the new establishment as part of the town's growing drinking venues.
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Muscatine
Thomas J. Cullen
Trolley festival activities and international booths at YWCA
Guests are invited to a park afternoon followed by a band concert. The Holland booth serves wieners and coffee while Ireland offers Irish stew, Japan tea and wafers, Italy fruit, and Iceland ice cream. The echo social tomorrow evening is free and open to all. The Geneva delegation could not attend, so a Geneva element is brought to town. Come prepared for a fun time and bring friends.
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Holland
Ireland
Japan
Iceland
Geneva
Taft appeals to voters on prosperity and Roosevelt policies
In a theatre speech Taft warns that Bryan's election would threaten prosperity. He argues Roosevelt's policies, cites the Sherman act, rebates, and trusts, and says reforms depend on steady enforcement rather than magical fixes. He promises to push constructive measures with lawful, persistent action.
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Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Congress
Legislature Deadlock In Session Debates Per Diem and Primary Reform
The session grapples with a six dollar per diem rule for actual sessions and adjournment gaps. A senate house committee advances a primary amendment demanding a cross party declaration from voters to choose a US senator, while DeWolfe's Oregon plan fails on party lines. Des Moines women urge striking the word restraint from code section 704 to curb social evil licenses.
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Senate
House
United States
St. Representative
Demar
DeWolfe
Oregon
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Iowa
Dowell
Polk
Bixby
Journal
District convention of Modern Brotherhood of America held in Davenport
About 70 delegates attend the Modern Brotherhood of America district convention in Davenport to choose five delegates for the supreme convention in Davenport in October. The meeting at Maccabee Hall names Dr E H King temporary chair, George W Scott mayor as permanent chair, and selects committees on credentials and delegates. The afternoon session confirms delegates George W Scott Carl Mangan Mary M Lockwood W H Kane and E H King with adjournment at 2 30.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
Supreme Convention
Davenport
Maccabee Hall
E. H. King
Bend City
George
Muscatine
A. I. Long
Johnson County
E. O. Dow
Scott County
M. Gordon
Jackson County
J. A. Hillhouse
Washington
A. N. Day
Sweetland
W. Hinkler
James A. Hanley
H. A. Kelly
W. Hi. Kane
Lulu Maser
Augusta King
S. P. Hewins
George W. Scott
Carl J. Mangan
C. C. Rolfs
J. P. Madden
Edward O. Dow
Chris Winster
Mary E. Hayes
Chas. Collins
Osa E. Hayes
Mary M. Lockwood
Margaret A. Gordon
Maquoketa
Frank Telford
Lydia Hinkley
W. Hinkley
Myrtle DeLandt
Lone Tree
Marie Millar
Y. S. Hetzler
Clark Miller
George Nielson
John Rouse
Miles
John A. Hillhouse
I. M. Stoppy
E. Conwell
J. F. Ryan
J. Langan
George H. Conrad
L. Rowe
Clinton
R. Long
Tiffin
A. W. Kegler
Bellevue
J. B. Davis
C. W. Maltas
Welton
L. L. Lentz
North Liberty
Christ
Martin Hugo Kuhl
Eldridge
M. L. Waters
Clay
William L. Sissel
Pleasant Prairie
T. W. Stoops
West Liberty
H. H. Becker
C. H. Ryan
George S. Patrick
L. O. Steninger
S. L. Johnson
Emma Hediker
Isabel Norton
Susan Walton
Lend City Lodge
Carl Mangan
W. H. Kane
Republican Headquarters Opens at Dougherty Building
Republican headquarters will be opened Thursday on the second floor of the Dougherty building on East Second street. County Chairman E. C. Stocker will be in charge. Three spacious rooms will be furnished, with completion probably tomorrow.
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Republican
Dougherty
East Second Street
E. C. Stocker
Husband seeks divorce after six years apart
Solomon Tice sues his wife Katie in Johnson county alleging no cohabitation for six years since their October 16, 1887 marriage. J G Kammerer represents the plaintiff in the suit.
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Solomon Tice
Katie
Johnson County
J. G. Kammerer
Mothers' club holds first meeting after summer break
The Mothers' club met at Mrs. M. A. Dreier’s West Third street home for the first gathering since summer. Mrs. Fred Gobble gave a brief talk, plans for Juvenile Court Work were laid, and a committee led by Mrs. Moynahan Fulham and Thompson organized the annual Geneva Island outing for September 21 at Mrs. J. Asthalter’s cottage.
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Mothers’ Club
M. A. Dreier
West Third Street
A. B. Clapp
Fred Gobble
Ella Moynahan
J. D. Fulham
Theron Thompson
J. Asthalter
Geneva Island
Labor Day Picnic Hosted by Local Missionary Society
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational church held a Labor Day picnic at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ziegler's south of town yesterday. About twenty three attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon followed by a basket supper in the evening.
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Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
F. M. Ziegler
Daughters of the King Enjoy Cadle Island Cottage Outing
The Daughters of the King of Trinity Episcopal church were hosted by Mrs. Charles F. Cadle at Canchet Lodge on Cadle's Island for an annual afternoon and evening visit. The event remained as successful as previous years with a pleasant trip to the island.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles F. Cadle
Canchet Lodge
Cadle
Picnic of German Congregational church group on Geneva Island
The annual Christian Endeavor society picnic from the German Congregational church took 45 members to the Wittich cottage on Geneva Island yesterday. They spent the day playing games and returned home about 9 30 in the evening.
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Christian Endeavor Society
German Congregational Church
Wittich Cottage
Geneva Island
Ice Cream Social Nets Substantial Sum in Braunworth Building
The ice cream social hosted by the Colonel Hare Circle ladies at the vacant store room in the Braunworth building on East Second street was a success. They sold ice cream and refreshments, generating a considerable sum for their group.
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Colonel Hare
Braunworth
East Second Street
Weed Park Meeting Delayed One Week and River Excursion Canceled
The Weed Park meeting set for tomorrow September 9 is postponed for a week. There will be no river excursion this year as the season ends and the excursion boat is laid off until next year.
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Weed Park
Picnic at Bachelor's Park Hosted by Misses Kurriger and Piening
Yesterday an all day outing at Bachelor's park was hosted by Misses Clara Kurriger and Alice Piening. They entertained a number of friends with a cheerful picnic setting and social gathering.
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Clara Kurriger
Alice Piening
Bachelor’s Park
Banner lodge to hold regular session at Yeoman hall
Banner lodge will meet in regular session at 7 oclock Tuesday evening at Yeoman hall. A full attendance is desired to meet the grand chief of honor Mrs. Etta Branson of Shenandoah Ia.
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Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Etta Branson
Shenandoah
Ladies Aid meeting postponed at West Hill chapel
The meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the West Hill Baptist chapel, scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed today until further notice.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
West Hill Baptist Chapel
Picnic Planned by Mus Servville Methodist Church
The Standard Bearers of Mus serville Methodist church will hold a picnic at Hershey pasture on Friday evening. The young people will meet at 6 o'clock.
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Musserville
Hershey Pasture
Highland Nobles Sewing Circle Meeting Time
The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cal Mre Daniel on 1198 Hershey Avenue.
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Highland Nobles Sewing Circle
Cal Mre- Daniel
Hershey Avenue
Dorcas Society Meeting At Mrs Kopp’s Home
The Dorcas society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Philip Kopp at the corner of Sprint and Seventh streets.
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Dorcas Society
Philip Kopp
Corner Sprint and
Seventh Streets
Fifty Nines Years of Marriage for Rubelmans
In Lone Tree Iowa on September 8 a large crowd gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs L Rubelman to help celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary and their son’s 22nd birthday. The couple issued about 100 invitations and most were accepted. The Rubelmans are long established residents of Johnson county.
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Lone Tree
L. Rubelman
Near
Mrs. Etta Bronson Arrives for Degree of Honor Meeting
Mrs. Etta Bronson of Shenandoah Iowa grand chief of the Order of the Degree of Honor has arrived as guest of Mrs. Gussie Mull at 1110 Cedar Street. She will attend tonight’s Degree of Honor meeting and a full turnout is requested.
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Etta Bronson
Shenandoah
Gussie Mull
Cedar Street
Bronson
Relatives of 25th Iowa Members Eligible for Union Reunion
Relatives of 25th Iowa members including wives widows sons daughters and grandchildren may join the reunion association. Eligible relatives can register at the G A R hall on Wednesday September 9 in the forenoon.
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Reunion Association
Iowa
G. A. R. Hall
Globe Restaurant Reopens Offering Dinners at 25c
During the 35th Veterans reunion in Muscatine the Globe restaurant on Iowa Ave reopens with a fresh, clean setup. It promises the best dinner in town for 25c and short orders at all hours, inviting veterans and friends to be welcomed.
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Muscatine
Globe
Iowa Ave
Dr. F H Little Delivers Lecture on Life Problems
The Muscatine Graduate Nurses association opened its lecture series with Dr. F H Little discussing Problems of Life From a Medical Standpoint. His talk was described as very instructive and informative.
Chicago Grain Prices in Markets Report
Chicago cash grain market lists Wheat No 2 red 98 to 99 cents No 3 red 98 to 99c No 2 hard 98 to 99c No 3 hard 97 to 98 6c Corn No 2 80 to 84 014c No 3 79 to 80c No 2 white 8%146c No 2 yellow 80c No 3 yellow 79 14 to 80c Oats 7 No 3 48 14c No 3 white 49 to 50téc.
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Chicago
St Louis Wheat Market Report
St Louis price quotes show Wheat December at 97 to 97 and a half cents, Corn at 64 cents, and Oats at 50 cents.
New York Wheat Market Report
New York trading shows Wheat Dec at 1.95 and Corn at 79 cents in early price notices. Market rounds reflect thin activity and quick adjustments as buyers watch supply and demand signals.
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New York
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