Visitors at Wilton fair and Davenport travelers return home
s DCal ME WS Raymond Randleman was among visitors at the Wilton fair yesterday returning home last evening. Mr and Mrs James Walsh of West Seventh street who had been visiting Davenport arrived home last evening. The L O T M will hold their first review in Yeoman hall Monday evening Sept 21 with full attendance to perfect plans for the October list anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Randleman
Wilton Fair
James Walsh
West Seventh Street
Davenport
Yeoman Hall
Ladies Aid Serves Dinners in Braunworth Building
More than 200 dinners were served at noon by the Ladies Aid society of the German Lutheran church in a vacant Braunworth building store room on East Second Street. Supper is planned for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Lutheran Church
Braunworth Building
East Second Street
Millinery Class and Gospel Meetings Announced
Miss Chambers of Aurora Illinois will teach a millinery class including wire frames bows and hat remodeling starting next Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The fall gospel meeting begins Sunday at 3 30 PM with Geneva echo reports and music. Bible and educational classes start the first week of October. Register now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chambers
Aurora
Ill
Geneva Echo
Register Now
Hudler Delivers Second Armory Talk On Universal Kingdom
Elder D. M. Hudler spoke at the Armory Hall for a second night, drawing a large audience. The discourse titled The Fifth and Last Universal Kingdom explored kings, underrulers, and subjects. The final address is slated for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudler
Armory
D. M. Hudler
Armory Hall
Cholera Cases Drop as Manila Seeks Cleanup Before Fleet
Cholera cases fell yesterday in Manila lowering alarm as officials aim to clear the city prior to the Atlantic fleet arrival. Bubonic plague cases also show a decrease, offering optimism for public health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Phillips Cleared of Felony Conviction Restored Rights
Harry Phillips, once convicted of robbery in 1901 and imprisoned at Fort Madison for two and a half years, has had his citizenship rights restored by order of Governor A B Cummins received by County Clerk W S McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phillips
Fort Madison
A. B. Cummins
W. S. McKee
Phillips
William Hall
East End
Socialists Prepare Campaign Speeches in Muscatine
John M. Work, U.S. senate candidate for Iowa on the socialist ticket, will address Muscatine on Saturday October 31, three days before the election. I. S. McCrillis, candidate for governor on the socialist ticket, will speak in the city between October 10 and 15. Both are prominent party figures well versed in socialist politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Work
U. S
Iowa
Muscatine
I. S. McCrillis
Milwaukee Engineer Scalded by Hot Water Pipe
Arthur C. Bebb a Milwaukee railway engineer suffered a scalded left foot when a blow off pipe discharged hot water near Rubio Indiana as he tried to exit the cab. He was taken home to Muscatine where Dr. E H King the company physician treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Bebb
East Highth Street
Milwaukee Railway
Rubio
Muscatine
E. H. King
Bankers' Reserve Lodge Forms Dance Committee
At Yeoman hall last evening the Fra ternal order of Bankers' Reserves appointed a three member committee to arrange a dance next Wednesday at the hall. The meeting also disposed of a considerable amount of lodge business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Reserve Lodge
Order of Bankers’ Reserves
Yeoman Hall
Typhoid Strikes Family at Front Street Residence
The Albert Figgens family of 417 West Front street faces typhoid fever. Mrs. Figgens and the eldest son Buryl have recovered, while daughter Mildred, 19, and father Albert Figgens are newly ill with the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Figgens
West Front Street
Figgens
Buryl
Mildred
Bridges Start by Missouri Iron Bridge Co Near Buffalo Prairie
Yesterday work began on three large bridges in Rock Island county near Buffalo Prairie Illinois the Patterson Martin and Wiley bridges. Projected cost runs around $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Iron Bridge Company
Buffalo Prairie
Tll
Rock Island County
Patterson
Martin
Wiley
Local notes from Harper and surrounding area
Miss Beulah Grimes of Oskaloosa is visiting Miss Grace Allan. Mrs. Jno Kaufman rode to Chicago last Saturday. Lois Lenninger and family visited Keota Tuesday. Charlie White and James of Sigourney stopped by Tuesday. A crowd attended the What Cheer fair last week. Carl Seaman and family returned to Wisconsin after a week with relatives. The public school opened Monday with Miss Tillie Altenhofen as teacher. Jno Allan returned home from Centralia Missouri Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Altenhofen
Jno
Allan
Centralia
Fortunate Texan Credits Dr. King's Pills
A Dallas man E. W. Goodloe reports finding a cure for malaria and biliousness in Dr. King's New Life Pills sold for 25c at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Goodloe
Dallas
Texas
Dr. King
Havercamp
Ohio race heats up as Harris seeks second term
Columbus reports the Ohio gubernatorial contest with incumbent Andrew L. Harris nominated by Republicans to run against Democrat Judson Harmon. The veteran Civil War figure is praised for temperance stance, long public service, and unique barn foundation anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Andrew L. Harris
Judson Harmon
Union
Harris
America
State Senate
House of Representatives
Stocks Take Violent Drop in Gotham Today
New York on September 17 shows violent declines on the stock exchange with prices falling 2 to 5 points in active issues. There was notable disorder in unloading and urgent selling throughout the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York, N. Y
Stock Exchange
Norton's Indifference in Murder Charge Stirs Iowa Town
G R Norton of Onawa faces a murder charge for the killing of a boy during a melon patch invasion at Onawa. He states he will not defend himself or hire counsel, claiming only a year to live, and he is jailed in Council Bluffs to prevent mob action. The date is September 17 with Sheriff Rawlings transporting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Onawa
G. R. Norton
Norton
Rawlings
Tar and feather case shadows Keosauqua editor
Keosauqua Iowa September 17 officials report the famous tar and feather case involves Editor E H Rockwell of the local newspaper. The brief item notes legal actions and the historic nature of the dispute, with details remaining sparse in this fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosauqua
E. H. Rockwell
Farmington Editor Seeks Damages in Libel Case
Farmington editor Rockwell sues B. F. Ketchem and nine others for 24000 dollars claiming a conspiracy to charge libel and have him arrested. He alleges a 1908 incident in which he was kidnapped tarred and feathered and left naked near Farmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
van Buren
Rockwell
B. F. Ketchem
J. C. Schee
Martin Harnazel
Robert Merrick
P. K. Ware
P. M. Cahill
Clark Ross
J. W. Miller
EC Girl’s Money Campaign Prompts Muscatine Record
The EC Girl promises a new record in Muscatine by giving away money as she tours neighborhoods. She reports high local reach for EC Corn Flakes and notes hundreds of home visits, listing numerous recipients across Muscatine streets and streetscapes including Bismarck, 3rd, 6th, 10th, and Demorest avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. P. Diercks
Bismarck St
Henry Giessler
W. 3Rd St
L. C. Lenck
W. Sth St
Clara Carroll
Whicher St
Geo. W. Frey
Green St
C. Ruthenburg
E. 6Th St
Anna Jones
Hershey Ave
W. E. Cone
S. Green St
J. Blicker
John Horrek
W. M. Crafts
James Myron
W. 6Th St
Dora Wimner
Demorest
Anna Heuer
Indiana
Sampson
C. T. Rainbow
Demorest Ave
Hutchinson
Fourth St
E. H. King
M. C. Stroh
Miles Ave
Chris. Liebbe
3Rd St
J. C. Fiedler
W. 4Th St
F. D. Throop
West 2Nd St
J. H. Selden
West 3Rd St
Stella Schwertfeger
Oak St
W. O. Harrington
E. 10Th St
W. S. Macray
T. B. Switzer
Anna F
Ben Dyer
Woodlawn Ave
Hershey Hospital
Mulberry Ave
Fraternal Address Highlights Muscatine Union Meeting
State Senator J A Hildebrand absent from the National Union social. Frank Lin Fairman of Chicago spoke on fraternalism and praised Deputy Nikirk for expanding the new lodge in Muscatine. Several applications were balloted favorably and new members were received as refreshments ended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hildebrand
National Union
Franklin Fairman
Chicago
Muscatine
Nikirk
Miss Cassidy of this city guest of honor
Miss Gertrude Cassidy of Muscatine was the guest of honor at a party in Iowa City last evening hosted by Miss Jeanette Woltman. The event, a compliment to her forthcoming marriage to Joseph J. Murphy of Lowe & Co, was aided by members of the Iowa City B. B. Club and described as very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Cassidy
Muscatine
Iowa City
Jeanette Woltman
Joseph J. Murphy
Lowe & Co
B. B
Waltman
Picnic at Weed Park Honoring Clara Schomberg
The X Y Z club hosts a picnic this evening at Weed park for Miss Clara Schomberg who leaves Saturday for Des Moines to begin a position at Townsend studio. Townsend studio previously operated in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
X. Y. Z. Club
Clara Schomberg
Des Moines
Townsend
Muscatine
Young group departs for Geneva Island outing
A party of youths left the city this morning for Geneva Island to spend the day at the Asthalter cottage. The excursion is in honor of Miss Gertrude Chenoweth of Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Asthalter
Gertrude Chenoweth
Ft. Worth
Texas
Golfists Fight for Lead in Amateur Championship
Garden City New York September 17 eight men remain in the amateur golf championship. Key match saw Walter J. Travis defeat Thomas S. Sherman with Travis 78 and Sherman 90 as the veteran champ challenged the son of the vice presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
L. I
Thomas S. Sherman
Walter J. Travis
Sherman
Travis
Red Men Social Session and Banquet Announced
The Red Men call a social session and banquet at the hall Thursday night September 17. All Red Men are requested to attend. Per order Sachem.
Wheat Declines Lead New York Grain Market Report
New York grain market updates list September 17 with December wheat at 1.08 and December corn at 78 cents. Market notes reflect the session in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Deuce Gold Medal Flour Earns Esteemed Best Honor
In a concise trade note, Deuce Gold Medal Flour is highlighted as the sole product described as the best, reinforcing its top status in the market. The brief mentions the brand JEMIMA alongside the claim.
St Louis Grain Market Prices
Wheat December at 1.01 dollars per bushel. Corn December 6.27 cents. Oats December 41.8 or 41.8 cents per bushel with price notation 418%ec in the transcription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Boards to Issue Drainage Bonds in Joint Session
Muscatine and Louisa counties in a joint session likely to issue about 9000 in drainage bonds to retire remaining debt on ditch No 8. Total project cost 21000 with 12000 already paid. Bonds to be redeemed as the special assessment tax becomes due under the proposed plan. Davis ditch matters and ditch No 3 assessments and estimates reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Supervisors
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Court House
Davis Ditch
Marriage of Mary Berry to Benjamin Naftzger in Lincoln
The September 9 ceremony at John and Mary Berry’s home united Mary Berry and Benjamin S. Naftzger of Albany Illinois with Rev. D. Phillips officiating. A four course dinner followed as the couple, admired in cream satin, planned to honeymoon with the groom’s parents before settling on a South Dakota farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
John Berry
Mary
Benjamin S. Naftzger
Albany
Mary Liska
D. Phillips
Lone Tree
Mrs. Naftzger
Geo. Kramer
Tillie Kramer
Marion
H. E. Betts
Mt. Pleasant
C. Schuessler
M. Schuessler
Harry Dodson
Clarence
Glen
George Burr
Aledo
Ill
Minnie
Erna Hauri
Leona Timmerman
Vernon Kile
No. 7
No. 8
Minnie Hauri
Ella Yakish
Residence Notices And Social Roundup At Ainsworth
Ainsworth residents report personal travel and family news. Mrs. J. A. Chambers returned from Brighton after a sister’s passing. Miss Myrtle Nicholson of Ainsworth to wed Raymond S. Dix of Blanchard on Sept. 24. Roy Moore visited relatives from Cedar Rapids. Miss Gertrude Maloney of Corpus Christi spent time in town. L. A. Stephens returned from California. C. P. Nichols visited Muscatine on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
J. A. Chambers
Brighton
Ed. Ingham
Roy Moore
Cedar Rapids
Acel Olds
Centerdale
Gertrude Maloney
Corpus Cristi
Texas
Myrtle Nicholson
T. J. Nicholson
Raymond S. Dix
Blanchard
L. A. Stephens
California
C. P. Nichols
Muscatine
The September American Boy Literary Notes
The September issue features Westward scenery on the front cover and continuing serials by Houston Tomlinson and Optic with Mr. Weir’s Under the Great White Canvas. Featured short stories include Kenton’s League with the Sun The Story of Spot The Penance of Michael Moran Facing Death in a Balloon Barefoot’s Outing and The Education of a Chipmunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Houston
Tomlinson
Optic
Weir
Kenton
Kentucky
Spot
Michael Moran
Barefoot
What Can a Young Man Do
A brief listing of youth activities and hobbies across departments of a periodical, promising varied content for boys with illustrations. Includes notes on a home industry for boys and topics on butterfly birth and salt-sea farming as part of the hobbyist appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Chintz Candle Shades Craft Idea
In a bedroom with chintz decor a Home Companion September guide suggests making candle shades from cardboard and fabric. Cut a round circle with a central hole, halve the circle, remove the top half, fit chintz over it, paste, bind edges with silk, and sew around by machine to secure.
Amusing the Million and the Buffalo Exposition
Frederic Thompson, famed showman, credited with saving the Buffalo Exposition by cultivating crowd appeal. The September Everybodys piece chronicles the project from frantic start to triumphant finish with numerous anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Thompson
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Schaefer’s
S.dcal
Ladies of
John Fiske
Stoddard
E. G. Cooley
Supt. of Schools
John A. Hoopes
Mulberry
West
St. Holmes & Klaffenbach
Jackson Electric Supply Co
W. 2Nd St
Carders
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
Chlzthship
Righis
wWork
McCrillis
Harper
Governor Harris
State House
EC Girl
Miss Cassidy
Cctty
Leiberand
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