Local Notes Show Visitations and Travel in Muscatine and Surroundings
Mrs J A Robinson spent today with friends in Fruitland. John O Melia is ill at home on West Seventh Street. Elijah Baker attended the Laren horse sale at Lone Tree. Several residents planned visits to Des Moines Nichols and Chicago while others advertise goods and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Robinson
Fruitland
John O’melia
West Seventh Street
Elijah Baker
Laren
Lone Tree
Masons Youths Blanked by Locals in 10 0 Defeat
Muscatine defeated Mason 10 to 0 on a patched lineup as Jarry McKee allowed two hits. Edge and Mason were stymied by strong local pitching while Wilton struggled with a head injury to Kane and fielding adjustments. McKee led with five strikeouts while Muscatine capitalized with fourteen hits, building a 2 0 opening and expanding the lead throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Wilton
D. Mason
McKee
Muscatine
AB. R. H. PO
Nance
Weisner
Chayka
Sweitzer
Mason
Edge
Teeple
McGreer
Detweiler
Largen
Killion
T Truxell
Big Ox mines touted as booming investment in Montana
Gen Kittilsen and W D Olney return from a sixteen day trip to the Big Ox mine in Montana with several hundred pounds of ore shown at the Rock Island sheriff's office. Olney promoted 100 000 shares in Davenport and other cities, offering to cover travel for buyers and promising doubling at par. The piece touts rich new veins near Big Ox and cites other Montana mines with large gains, urging readers to invest through Olney at 793 Twenty third Street Davenport Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Kittilsen
W. D. Olney
Big Ox
Montana
Rock Island
Olney
Davenport
Pegan
Big-Ox Property
Twenty-third Street
Local notes from Ainsworth and area on visits and school
Mrs Ollie Hockingson and daughter Mildred from Kansas City visit J W Stickley. Roy Moore returns to Cedar Rapids after days with relatives. Mrs Max Keller visits Brighton. Golden wedding observed for Mr and Mrs J R Newton in Bloomfield. Public school opens with teachers Elizabeth Watson Suse Edgington Robert Aiden L H Van Houten and Mary Breed. Grace Walker goes to Grand Junction. Mrs A J Peterson returns from Woodhull New Jersey. Jennie and France Mize of West Branch visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
France Mize
West Branch
Iowa
Free Gulf Coast excursion offered in Texas
A free excursion to the Gulf Coast in Texas is announced for September 15. Organizers Ss. & R. promote a day trip with transportation and activities for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Country
Texas
Local residents visit relatives and attend reunions
A parade of residents traveled to Muscatine and Davenport for family visits and social events. W D Harris and C A Curtis both spent time in Muscatine. Geo Sterrett attended the 35th regiment reunion. Cr Kaufman Jr and Harry Nicolaus visited Town City and Mausentine for games and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Rynearson
Muscatine
W. D. Harris
Langman
Durant
C. A. Curtis
35Th Regiment
Will Mahoney
Chicago
D. Kohl
Davenport
M. J. McDermott
Geo. Sterrett
35Th Town Regiment
Chas Kaufman, Jr
Town City
Harry Nicolaus
Mausentine
Tigers Defeat Sox in Extra Innings
Detroit defeated Chicago 6 to 5 in an extra inning thriller as Doc White struggled and was relieved by Walsh in the ninth. The Tigers push to win the American League flag with another tense win at home in Detroit on Sept 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Fielder Jones
Doc White
Tigers
White
Walsh
St. Louis
Brown
McCloskey
Cardinals
Cubs
Chance
Koney
Murray
Pittsburg
Pirates
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League scores include Chicago 7 over St. Louis 2 New York 6 over Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 3 over Pittsburg 1 Philadelphia 8 over Boston 2 American League Detroit 6 over Chicago 5 in ten innings Cleveland 5 over St. Louis 2 Boston 7 over Washington 1 New York 6 Lynn 2 in exhibition Three Eye League Cedar Rapids 3 over Dubuque 1 Springfield 3 over Peoria 0 Decatur 11 over Bloomington 4 Rock Island 6 over Clinton 1 Central Association Burlington 4 over Ottumwa 2 Waterloo 7 over Quincy 2 Kewanee 5 over Jacksonville 3 Oskaloosa 2 over Keokuk 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Detroit
Enw
Epaver
Cleveland
Washington
Pet
Springfield
Decatur
Cedar
Peoria
Dubuque
Bloomington
Rock Island
Clinton
Burlington
Pade
Quincey
Keokuk
Jacksonville
Oskaloosa Fl
Kewanee
Ottumwa
Lynn
New England
Three Eye League
Cedar Rapids
Central Association
Waterloo
Qnincy
Oskaloosa
Two Funerals Held in City Today
The morning service for George George was at 10 from 1129 Logan street with Rev. J Jans officiating. Pallbearers included John Achter Matthias Hoefflin Charles Schauland August Hank William van Zyl and A Fischer. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery Cromer Funeral. The second rites for Hiram Cromer occurred at 2 30 pm at North Prairie church led by Rev. J C H Light of the U B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George George
Logan Street
J. Jans
John Achter
Matthias Hoefflin
Charles Schauland
August Hank
William van Zyl
A. Fischer
Greenwood Cemetery
Cromer
Hiram Cromer
North Prairie Church
J. C. H. Light
U. B. Church
Ser
Pallbearers named for Cromer funeral service at North Prairie
Short services were held at the Cromer residence 515 Orange street before interment in North Prairie cemetery. Pallbearers included Ben Green S M Hoskins J Teufel W Ogilvie Will Davidson and Charles Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Green
S. M. Hoskins
J. Teufel
W. Ogilvie
Will Davidson
Charles Chamberlain
North Prairie
Cromer
Orange Street
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National Biscuit Company
E. H. King
John A. Sorms
Bernice
Letts
Merele Easterly
Lucas Street
Walcott
Bestenlehner’s
Fred T. Nesper
East Sixth Street
Fruiland
Fred Peterson
Fulham Avenue
Nichols
Cal. W. Smith
Mary Fahey
South Muscatine
Des Moines
St. Joseph's Academy
E. Taylor
Henry Burmeister
Capt
G. C. Burmeister
Marengo
Bowman
Frank Casper
Ben Schoo
Catherine Schoo
Muscatine Western
Bayfield
P. Vanatta
J. B. Vanatta
Chestnut Street
Adams
Mr. Vanatta
Vandalia
Jack
Dan Edge
Mary Schaeffer
Ethel Devore
Atalissa
E. R. Jones
C. H. Sandros
John A. Robbins
L. Hampsher
Washington, Ia
Sandros
Geneva Island
W. L. Barton
West Liberty
Candy
Max Siegel
Money Saving
S. H. Wise
P. M. Conant
Frank Killion
North Cedar Street
Tom
G. W. Richley
Wapello
August Riggs
Mt. Union
T. Brown
S. Baldauf
Rosenblatt
Glaser
Leo
Baldauf
S. S
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Masons
Jarry McKee
Edge and
AB. R. H
Atwell
Abbott
Freeland
Gary
Dornseif
Kiser If
P Canes Edge
Kansas City
Rice Brother
Live Stock Commission
Lotus Chapter
Purity Chapter
D. I. Phipps
Mr. Phipps
Automobile Company
Faye Ayres
Sam Raymond
Wm. Kiser
C. F. Port
Fred
Will Kaufman
Tipton Fair
Geo. Thede
G. W. Hill
Jennie Rynearson
Ruthenberg Clothing CO
East Second Street
SOX
National League
City
Rose
Kingsford
Kingsford’s
Alice Cary Waterman
Janet M. Hill
T. Kingsford & Son
San
Conese
Oln
National Starch Company
Williams
Sean Itss
Wil Mene Pany
Heneday
F. A. Neidig
E. P, Day
J. &. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
J. Carl Barnard
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