Local Visitors and Meetings Highlight Muscatine Day
iLoecal-News reports E. A. Beach of Davenport visiting Muscatine. Mr and Mrs J A Townsley of Waterloo arrive for a brief relatives visit. Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary to meet at 6 40 p m. Congregational church women collecting magazines and papers for shipment Nov 1. Wickhams depart Mt Vernon after visiting aunt Mrs M H Bitzer.
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J. A. Townsley
Waterloo
Muscatine
The
Congregational Church
F. C. Wickham
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
M. H. Bitzer
Earl Boke Dies After Grandfather's Funeral Row
Earl Boke nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Boke of 992 East Ninth street died yesterday at the Worley home in Columbus Junction after attending his grandfather Robert Worley's funeral. He fell ill with diarrhea a week ago and weakened until his death yesterday. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
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Earl
Samuel Boke
East Ninth Street
Worley
Columbus Junction
Man Falls From Ladder Fractures Left Arm
Frank Cullen of Sixth and Pine streets fell from a ladder while working on a shed and fractured his left arm. Dr E K Tyler treated his injuries.
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Frank Cullen
Sixth
Pine Streets
E. K. Tyler
Traveling agents urge freight rate rise at Seattle convention
The American association of traveling passenger agents in Seattle adopted a resolution urging higher freight rates. The measure argues rate increases are needed to prevent business downturn and to protect railroad employees nationwide.
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Seattle
Wash
American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents
Thas
Forward Society Social at Pilgrim Home
The Forward Society of the German Congregational church held its monthly social at Mr. and Mrs. R. Pilgrim’s home on eighth and Linn streets with oriental lawn decorations. About fifty attended for games music and recitations. Next social planned with Mrs. Roth on Newell avenue and out of town guest L Michaelson of Racine Wisconsin attended. Muscatine Circle at Davenport Today.
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Forward Society
German Congregational Church
Enjoyable Launch Party On The Mississippi
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Thomas Fahey Mrs Barney Schmidt and Mrs J D Fulham entertained 22 friends on the Jonathan W launch ride captained by A Grossheim. They spent the afternoon at Batchelor's park and returned to the city about seven after a picnic supper at the Island.
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Batchelor’s Park
Thomas Fahey
Barney Schmidt
J. D. Fulham
Mississippi
Jonathan W
A. Grossheim
Miss Clara Blaesing Weds in Davenport
Miss Clara Blaesing of Davenport formerly Muscatine marries Charles Lorenz of Davenport at 7 this evening. Attending are her relatives from Cedar Street Fulham Avenue and Muscatine friends who follow the news of the nuptial event.
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Clara Blaersing
Davenport
August Blaesing
Cedar Street
Theodore Soll
Blanche
Fulham Avenue
William Grossklaus
Elsie
Clara Blaesing
Helen Blaesing
Muscatine
Charles Lorenz
Miss Blaesing
Hughes Renominated by New York Republicans for Governor
Charles Evans Hughes was nominated on the first ballot by the Republican state convention in Saratoga for a second term as New York governor. He won 827 votes to 151 for James Wadsworth Jr. and 31 for John K. Stewart, with the ticket completed by Horace White and others. The result followed a tense fight among county leaders and late consolidation by party organizers.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Horace White
Onondaga
Samuel S. Koenig
Edward R. O'Malley
Erie
Chas. H. Gaus
Albany
M. Williams
Madison
Thomas B. Dunn
Monroe
Justice Court of Appeals
Albert Haight
Mous
Barnes
Woodruff
New York County
Philatheas of First M E Church Plan Friday Picnic
The Philatheas of the First M E church will hold a picnic at Weed Park next Friday evening September 18. Lunch is set for about 6 30 p m with meat sandwiches salad pickles olives deviled eggs jelly cake fruit and attendees are asked to bring one of these items plus a plate fork cup and spoon.
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Philatheas
M. E
Weed Park
Eight Eleven Club Dance Friday at Launch Clubhouse
A second in a dance series will be held by the Eight Eleven club on Friday evening at the Launch clubhouse. The event will be informal and an enjoyable evening is expected.
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Eight-Eleven
Launch
Kensington club picnic at Eagle Point cottage Geneva Island
The Kensington club of the U B church will hold an all day picnic at Eagle Point cottage Geneva Island on Friday Sept 18. Boats leave at 9 and 2 o clock. Bring a well filled basket.
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Kensington Club
U. B
Eagle Point Cottage
Geneva Island
Women’s Relief Corps to Meet at G A R Hall Thursday
The Women’s Relief Corps INdus trial will convene at the G A R hall Thursday afternoon. This is the first gathering in two months and good attendance is desired.
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Women’s Relief Corps Industrial
G. A. R. Hall
Dawson and Seeds to Speak in County Atalissa Rally
Republican County Chairman Van Zyl received word that Congressman A. F. Dawson and Hon. E. P. Leeds will speak in Atalissa on Tuesday evening September 22. The meeting aims to discuss leading political topics and invites all interested residents to attend.
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William van Zyl
Ray Nyemaster
Republican Congressional Committee
Iowa
A. F. Dawson
E. P. Leeds
Washington, D. C
Atalissa
Degree of Honor Members Called to Boat Landing
All members are asked to meet at the boat landing Friday morning September 18 at seven o'clock sharp.
Taft Finalizes Western Speaking Tour Plan
Taft’s western speaking trip nears final details after a conference with National Chairman Hitchcock Senator Dixon Nagel and Ballinger. An itinerary includes speeches in Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and possibly Colorado Kansas Missouri and Chicago on October 7.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Hitchcock
Dixon
Montana
Nagel
Missouri
Ballinger
Seattle
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Chicago
Social session and banquet at the hall Thursday night
All Red Men are requested to be present for a social session and banquet at the hall on Thursday night September 17 per order Sachem.
Hanley Concludes Closing Argument in Merced Case
Attorney Hanley finished the closing argument in the mulci petition hearing before Judge Bollinger at noon. The court took the matter under advisement and will issue no decision for several days. Warner and Hanley spoke on signatures affidavits and parole evidence during the hearing.
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Hanley
Mulci
Bollinger
District Court
Warner
Law Enforcement League
Launch Membership Campaign at Y M C A
The Y M C A prepares a big membership drive with a new folder showing the building, gymnasium, swimming pool, gym class schedule, and athletic program. Secretary Jameson oversees preliminary announcements and novel recruitment methods aimed at boosting membership.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Jameson
City Council Meeting Set For Tomorrow Evening
The Muscatine city council holds its regular meeting tomorrow evening in the city hall council chamber. Officials expect only routine matters unless additional applications to operate saloons are presented.
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Muscatine
Personalities Clash Rumors Spark Sour Exchange
A sharp exchange quotes Bess denying affection and Bels accusing her of a sour tongue, reflecting a humorous public feud highlighted by the Chicago News.
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Bess
Bels
Chicago News
Bitterness Between Murphy and McCarren Breaks Out in Strife
At the New York Democratic state convention in Rochester on September 16 George M Palmer was nominated attorney general. Debate erupted over the state engineer and surveyor post as Kings County backed Leonard C L Smith against Philip P Farley and Senator McCarren protested the nomination. Farley was chosen 321 to 97 as the convention adjourned after Senator Gore spoke.
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Murphy
M'Carren
Rochester
N. Y
George M. Palmer
New York
Philip P. Farley
Kings County
Queens County
Leonard C. L. Smith
McCarren
Farley
Smith
Gore
Oklahoma
Pentzer Denies Excessive Charges in $1500 Fee Case
Fred S. Pentzer through Carskaddan Pepper and E M Warner denies owing Harry H Will any sum and argues the $1500 fee for a land transfer in 1900, including $500 to Warner, was not exorbitant after a seven year legal service period and the deeds were handled with Will’s consent.
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Fred S. Pentzer
Carskaddan & Pepper
E. M. Warner
Harry H. Will
Will
District Court
Mr. Pentzer
Goodwins Bound Over to Grand Jury in Obstruction Case
Leonard Goodwin found guilty of placing an obstruction on Wilton tracks and sent to Eldora reform school. His brother William bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Judge Howe. Leonard remains jailed without bond and may be moved to Davenport for safekeeping.
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Leonard Goodwin
Wilton
J. W. Bollinger
Eldora
William Goodwin
Davenport
Muscatine
Leonard
Benham
Local notes from Millersburg include births travels and fairs
John Terry of Aledo sold melons in town. Miss Lora Dickey heads to Graceland this fall and winter. John Epperly reports fine late Burbank potatoes. Several locals visit colleges and towns. a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vantyle. Murdock and relatives visit East Buffalo. Regular services held with no M E church preaching.
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Millersburg
John Terry
Aledo
Lora Dickey
Lomoni
Graceland College
John Epperly
Burbank
Tillie Thornton
Galesburg
Sarah Thornton
Wm. Vantyle
Clayton Bridgford
Viola
Chautauqua
John Allen
J. L. Wyllie
Bethany
George Bistline
Hamlet
L. R. Hyett
McNall
Jessie, Deakman
Muscatine
Keota Plans Town Clock and Bell for School House
Keota will install a town clock and automatic bell at the new school house. A citizens committee led by Charles Singmaster canvassed for subscriptions and secured most funds with Singmaster also donating heavily. The school board will build the clock tower and the committee will furnish the clock and bell attachment.
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Keota
Charles Singmaster
James White
S. K. Leacox
R. C. Hamilton
Will Henderson
Sigourney
E. E. Bower
D. A. Boyer
Washington
Excitement in New Boston as horse fright causes buggy mishap
In New Boston Illinois on September 16 a horse pulled buggy screeched toward the river break after Mrs. Hull was thrown from the vehicle near the post office. The shaft broke and harness torn. no injuries reported. Mercer county fair draws crowds as a new schoolhouse nears completion by January 1 1909.
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New Boston
Ill
B. F. Hull
Mercer County
Joint meeting on drainage work in Louisa and Muscatine
A joint session of the boards of supervisors of Louisa and Muscatine counties will be held tomorrow afternoon at the courthouse to adjust matters concerning drainage project No. 3 currently under construction.
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Muscatine
Boards of Supervisors
Louisa and
Muscatine Counties
Court House
American Battleships Maine and Alabama Reach Naples
The Maine and Alabama arrived in Naples today, first U S battleships to enter the Mediterranean via the Pacific. They exchanged salutes with the arsenal as large crowds gathered on the water front to greet the ships.
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Naples
Maine
Alabama
Mediterranean
Pacific
Livery Barn Burned in Mason City Fire
Fire at 3 30 this morning destroyed the E C Thompson livery barn at Thornton Mason City Iowa with losses of about 1000 dollars Two horses two buggies and several tons of hay burned away while three horses two buggies were saved Insurance will cover the loss
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Mason City
E. C. Thompson
Thornton
Social Roundup of Keota Area Visitors
Several local residents hosted and visited friends in Keota. Gene Wilkins returned home from Ainsworth after weeks with his aunt Mrs. Marr. Will and Jane Hanlon of Sigourney joined Miss Jane Hanlon for a day together. Charles Clendenning visited Arthur Clendenning in Washington. Dr. J. F. Richardson hosted Mr. and Mrs. Grimes from Waterloo who called on Keota friends. Mrs. Fred Smith came back from Washington for a brief stay as her sister remained ill. Don Howard of Oskaloosa spoke with Keota on business. Local Christians plan improvements to their church property.
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Gene Wilkins
Ainsworth
Marr
Will Hanlon
Sigourney
Jane Hanlon
Charles Clendenning
Washington
Arthur Clendenning
Robert L. Grimes
Waterloo
Keota
J. F. Richardson
Don Howard
Oskaloosa
Christian Church
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis market notes show Wheat December at 64. Corn December at 64. Oats December at 49 cents.
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St. Louis
For Sale 30 Acres Land Near Muscatine With House
Advertises 30 acres of level land near Muscatine with a dwelling and outbuildings. Sold on easy terms or a lump sum of 4000 dollars. Contact H. M. Bartlett Attorney at Law over the Post Office for details.
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Muscatine
H. M. Bartlett
Reliance Loan CO
Iowa
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