Memorial Services Held for McKinley in City Churches
Churches across the city paused regular duties to mark the first anniversary of President William McKinley's death. Pastors and congregations, citing his Christian faith and patriotism, urged national unity and moral resolve while recalling the assassin's act and the nation’s grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
Buffalo
United States
Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
McKinley
A. B. Cummins
Canton
Mr. McKinley
Congress
M. E
Keokuk
Muscatine
Schools Open as City Begins New School Year
City public schools opened for the year with strong enrollment across wards. High School reports a fair average attendance while First Ward shows large turnout at 350 pupils and 13 promoted to high school. East Hill starts in old building. West Hill delayed. new principals arrive at Third Ward with Franklin replacing McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney M. Arey
East Hill
Third Ward
Thos. McCullough
Prin. Franklin
Fourth Ward
Musserville
Schools and Teachers in the City Open with New Building
Superintendent W F Chevalier lists staff across multiple schools with principals, assistants, and year groups. The new Hershey Avenue school opens with fair enrollment while Fourth Ward opens quietly. vaccination requirements and a late-entry policy for the second semester are noted.
Excursion Tickets Offer Stop-Overs on Routes via Fort Wayne and Pan Handle
Stop overs at Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia on New York excursion tickets to be sold October 3 4 5 and 6 at 25 85 via Fort Wayne route and 23 30 via Pan Handle route from Chicago may be made within ticket limit. For further information address H R Dering A G P Agi 248 South Clark street Chicago.
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Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Ft. Wayne
Pan Handle
Chicago
H. R. Dering
A. G. P. Agi
South Clark Street
Lincoln School East Hill Teachers and Roles
Lincoln School on East Hill lists Jessie Bramnworth as Primary and Principal. Bessie Robertson oversees Fifth and Sixth grades. Margaret Leffler handles Third and Fourth. Emma Manlove teaches First and Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
East Hill
Jessie Bramnworth
Bessie Robertson
Margaret Leffler
Emma Manlove
McKinley School Names By Year Groups at West Hill
Mary McDougall first year and Lulu Ogilvie fifth and sixth years are listed alongside Sarilla Te Winkel fourth year Neddess Huff second and third years and Laura B Stinson primary at McKinley School West Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley School
West Hill
Mary McDougall
Lulu Ogilvie
Sarilla Te Winkel
Neddess Huff
Laura B. Stinson
Garfield School Faculty Roster Details
Garfield School in Musserville lists principal Louisa A. Franklin overseeing Fifth and Sixth Grades, Rebecca Shoemaker for Third and Fourth Years, Minnie Brown for Second Year, Mrs. Florence Smith for First Year, and Jennie Ewing for Primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Irvin S. Pepper
Bertha Hoover
Florence LeQuatte
Belle Connor
May E. Platt
Harriet G. Smeenk
Anna E. Kincaid
Alpha Wabnitz
Rita Berry
Lucy Neil
Jefferson School
Arthur C. Franklin
A. Ogilvie
Mabel Leverich
Sophia Hagerman
Florence Barclay
Helen Brigham
Isa Greely
Anna B. Lewis
May Leyda
Lucy Connor
Garfield School
Musserville
Louisa A. Franklin
Rebecca Shoemaker
Minnie Brown
Florence Smith
Jennie Ewing
Hamilton School Names Jesse Althans and Josephine Wyant
The Hamilton School on Hershey Avenue lists Jessie Althans as First Year and Josephine Wyant as Primary in its pupil roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton School
Hershey Avenue
Jessie Althans
Josephine Wyant
Independent club ladies meet at Kneese home
The Independent club ladies gathered Friday afternoon September 12 at Mr and Mrs Kneese on Eighth street with about fifteen attendees. They enjoyed a profitable afternoon and a fine lunch. Hostesses proved fine entertainers. The next meeting is set for Friday October 3 at Mrs Mollie Wiles home on Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent Club
Kneese
Eighth Street
Mollie Wiles
Seventh Street
Shades Reading Circle Hosts Geneva Island Outing
The Shades Reading Circle held an outing at Eagle Point cottage on Geneva Island with about 25 attendees. Members each brought a guest, traveling to the island at noon and spending the day visiting cottages, enjoying luncheons, a full dinner, games, and social amusements before returning at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shades Reading Circle
Eagle Point
Geneva Island
Yon Yonson as Swede Type Drawn From Real Life
Amusement note on Yon Yonson the stage creation by Gus Heege. Heege’s time in Sweden and among Wisconsin and Michigan Swedish lumbermen enriches the play with authentic atmosphere. The piece is praised as both character and artistic type and is set to be staged at Grand on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yon Yonson
America
Gus Heege
Sweden
Wisconsin
Michigan
Yon Yohnson
Heege
The James Boys in Missouri Delivers Dramatic Stage Hit
The big melodramatic sensation has drawn wide notice with a romantic love story, immense comedy, and surprising effects. Each act features a novel staging and the finest realistic train robbery scene yet seen on any stage, making a highly engaging and exciting overall presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Missouri
Pleasant party hosted by Miss Marie McDermott at 813 West Second
Miss Marie McDermott hosted a pleasant party Friday night at her mother Mrs Catherine McDermott’s home 813 West Second Street. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie McDermott
Catherine McDermott
West Second Street
The James Boys in Missouri at Grand Thursday
George Klimt and Alma Hearn are with the company and will present The James Boys in Missouri as the Grand Thursday offering on September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klimt
Alma Hearn
James Boys
Missouri
New Pythian Laws Rearranged by Grand Lodge
Muscatine Knights of Pythias await the judiciary committee report from Des Moines detailing a complete rewrite of grand lodge laws. The new edition merges supreme lodge with grand lodge texts, adds cross references, and introduces two new committees on necrology and grand lodge. All committee members gain seats and votes in the grand lodge, with expense rules limiting support for small lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Savery
Des Moines
Supreme Lodge
Aid Society Meeting at T. B. Church
Ladies of the T B church are urged to attend an important Aid Society meeting Thursday evening immediately after prayer meeting. Do not fail to attend. L. B. Hix, Pastor.
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Mc Kinley
U. B. Church
U. B
F. E. Brooke
Cedar Rapids
McKinley Memorial
Ralph Hix
L. B. Hix
Pathy
Hix
Pastor Hix
Jesus of Nazareth
M. E. Church
Cedar Street
W. F. Chevalier
E. P. Davis
Sylvan Plumly
R. M. Arey
Emma F. Underwood
Leona E. Howe
Mary E. Whicher
O. D. Longstreth
Ralph M. Hix
Laura E. Osborne
Louise Ruser
Germany
Harvey K. Boyer
Ethel Coverston
Emma Howe
Emma F. Appel
Fannie McDaniel
Alice Mulford
Minnie J. Headley
Lettie R. Kennedy
Sue Erb
Butterville
Stella Rolland
Dr. Caldwell
Tam
Dora Jones
Great Northern
Dore Jones
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Ill
E 2d Street
Umschied & Seiler
Sports
Wwil
Pet
Phiadel Peta
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washimigtem
Ec O
Detroit
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Csivacceaenes
American Association
L. Pet Sagiggrooes
Occ
Ee Ediwans
Louisville
St. Paul Go
Kansas City
Wain Earth
Milwaukee
Columbus
Toledo Ee
L. Pet Borgo
Cidde Dessins
Denver
Raos Esestwoareee
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs
Des Moines Coves
Eceesore
Peoria
the Journal
Judiciary Committee
Hinkel & Flannery
W. 2d St
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