Local Births and Visits Highlight City News
The city records a 10 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs John Feidler near the reservoir and an eight pound girl born to Mr and Mrs William J Fayle of Roscoe avenue. Mrs T F Farrell of Bismarck IA visits James Farrell at 637 Smalley avenue. Mrs Charles Hahn and Mrs P J Fahey return from Davenport after a day there. Commodore W F Bishop and A C Adams attended launch races and river carnival in Davenport. Mr and Mrs Adam Bitzer of Horton Kansas arrive to visit relatives. Bitzer a former Muscatine resident. Spinach from Hahn Bros Co urged by grocers.
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John Feidler
William J. Fayle
Roscoe Avenue
Adam Bitzer
Horton, Kan
Mr. Bitzer
Muscatine
Bank Statement Sees Record Drops in Loans and Deposits
The New York bank statement shows a decrease in loans by 6 132 000 and deposits by 6 628 000. Reserve fell 1 836 000 while surplus dropped 179 000 and ex U S deposits declined 174 000.
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New York
U. S
Accidental Death Verdict Clears Rock Island in Ada Hall Case
At Davenport inquest the coroner's jury found no blame by Rock Island railroad for Ada Hall's death. The child died Wednesday crossing tracks as a passenger train approached unseen due to a passing freight train. Funeral held at 2:30 p m at First Methodist with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Davenport
Rock Island Railroad
Ada Hall
Muscatine
First Methodist Church
Osborn
Greenwood Cemetery
Court adjourned with cases settled and jurors dismissed
No court today as the case of F B Albers v Frank Bowman was settled and dismissed yesterday afternoon. The petit jury was excused until 2 o'clock Monday. In John A Will v Mary E Brookhart the plaintiff failed to amend after the demurrer ruling, and judgment is entered for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Albers
Frank Bowman
John A. Will
Mary E. Brookhart
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis market notes September 26 show Wheat December at 1.01 dollars, Corn at 63 63 1/2 cents, and Corn price in cents with Oats at 48 49 cents.
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St. Louis
New York Grain Market Report
New York on September 26 shows wheat for December at 1.10 percent and corn at 77 cents.
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New York
Cubs and Giants Each Win First Doubleheader
Chicago and New York split the early games in a doubleheader day. The Cubs defeated Brooklyn 5 to 0 while the Giants beat Cincinnati 6 to 2. Both clubs held a .630 percentage after the opening contests.
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Chicago
Cubs
New York
Giants
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Women’s Relief Corps Indoor Picnic and Society Gatherings
The Woman’s Relief Corps plans an indoor picnic at Miss Brown ing's rooms in the Vail building on Tuesday evening the 29th. W R C members and families are invited with music and games and a supper in the business college rooms. Electa Chapter No 32 OES meets at 7 30 Monday evening September 28 at Masonic hall. Royal Neighbors Sunshine club meets Tuesday at Mrs Amy Dunham’s home on Seventh and Cypress. Major John Circle meets Monday evening at Mrs E B Lewis’s home. full attendance urged.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Miss Browning
Vail
Business College
Electa Chapter
Masonic Hall
The
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Amy Dunham
Seventh and
Cypress Streets
Major John Circle
E. B. Lewis
Treasurer's Office Open At Noon Through September
The county treasurer's office will be open during the noon hour until the end of September. This is the last month in which the second half of the year's taxes may be paid without penalty.
Mrs. Emma Kaiser Dies After Illness in Muscatine
Mrs. Emma Siebold Kaiser died at her home at Tenth and Oak streets shortly after 1 PM due to cirrhosis of the liver. Born September 6, 1869 in St Louis, she married William Kaiser 17 years ago and moved from Kansas City to Muscatine 15 years ago. Survived by her husband and sister Mrs Caroline Ebert of St Louis with no funeral arrangements announced.
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Tenth and
Oak Streets
William Kaiser
Kaiser
Emma Siebold
St. Louis
Kansas City
Muscatine
Caroline Ebert
Commission Locating Outlet Pipes in Louisa County
The outlet pipes for drainage ditch number three through Hoffman's levee in Louisa County are being located this morning. The commission consists of W. H. Fishburn and F. A. ay of Muscatine County and D. B. Herrick, Louisa County Board of Supervisors chairman.
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Louisa County
Hoffman
Louisa
W. H. Fishburn
Muscatine County
D. B. Herrick
Bod of Supervisors
Farmer killed on interurban train near Pleasant Valley
August Schurr, a farmer living near Pleasant Valley, was killed while riding an I and I interurban train in Davenport Iowa. He attempted to swing from the car as the train curved, slipped between cars, and was ground to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
August Schurr
Pleasant Valley
Schurr
Lena C. Ocoboch
Harry Platt Takes Jewelry Post in El Paso Texas
Harry Platt of this city departs for El Paso Texas to join Hixon and Son wholesale and retail jewelry firm. He leaves four years at Nievel and Son as a jeweler and will advance in his profession. friends welcome his success.
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Harry Platt
el Paso
Texas
Hixon and Son
Mr. Platt
Nievel & Son Company
Old Settlers Change Date for Annual Picnic
The Old Settlers annual reunion date has been moved to Thursday October 8 and will be held at Weed Park. Organizers promise a successful outing with a promissory note of a great event.
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Old Settlers
Weed Park
Bingham Nominated by New Hampshire Democrats
The Democratic State Convention in Concord N H nominated George H Bingham of Manchester for governor yesterday. He was chosen on a day marked by party activity across the state with supporters rallying around the candidate.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
George H. Bingham
Manchester
Southeastern Iowa Teachers to Hold Convention in Iowa City
The Southeastern Iowa Teachers association announced its next annual convention will be in Iowa City from April 8 to 10. Members of the executive committee including M. E. Blackmar of the Iowa City schools discussed final plans with Supt. Menley of Grinnell and Supt. Else of Oskaloosa.
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Iowa City
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
M. E. Blackmar
Menley
Grinnell
Else
Oskaloosa
Teachers Learn From Coffee Free Health Remedy
A veteran school teacher shares a long struggle with coffee poisoning and says Postum, prepared as directed, improved her health. She notes the smell of coffee no longer tempts her and praises the product as a fountain of perpetual youth. The letter is promoted by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Patterson Reports Taft Tour and Dawson Campaign
Raymond Patterson writes from the Taft special as it travels through Iowa. He notes Davenport’s shift toward the Republicans and praises Representative Dawson for his tireless campaigning and strong speech introducing Taft. The piece hints Dawson might accompany Taft further if not pulled from his district mid campaign.
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Iowa
Raymond Patterson
Raymond
Chicago Tribune
Taft
Tribune
Davenport
Washington
Dawson
Allison
Fearful Slaughter of Deadly Microbes
An advertisement proclaims Dr. King’s New Discovery treats throat and lung diseases, offered at 50 cents and 1.00 dollar by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp’s
Child poisoned by button plant at East Sixth Street
The two year old daughter of Allan Bryant is critically ill at home 612 East Sixth Street after eating button plant pods. She became ill immediately, received medical care, and emetics were given. doctors believe her life may be saved.
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Allan Bryant
East Sixth Street
Bellevue To Duplicate Muscatine Club House Plans
W E Hughey of Bellevue seeks Muscatine Launch Club plans to build a Bellevue club house modeled on Muscatine's. Estimated cost about 5000 dollars. Cement lower story and possible shower baths. Hughey attended the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta at Muscatine on July 4 with his boat Red Top but did not place due to new engines. He is a non resident member of the Muscatine club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hughey
Bellevue
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Hughey
Muscatine Club
Kane's Men Close Season With Local Rivalry
Muscatine Independents close the season with an exhibition game between Weisner's Cubs and Kane's White Sox, both composed of local players. Two hometown captains Weisner and Kane, Largen and Kane as opposing pitchers, a hoped-for big crowd and financial boost. Umpire Truxell. Game at 3 p m.
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Muscatine Independents
Weisner
Kane
White Sox
Cubs
Muscatine
Largen
For Sale House and Lot Prices Listed in Want Ads
Want ads advertise many house and lot prices from 600 to 2000 dollars with easy terms and no showing charges offered by G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Ave.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Satin Skin Powder Hides Flaws With Subtle Glow
The article notes satin skin powder that lightly perfumes the skin and gives a flesh tone finish ranging from white to pink to brunet shades. It highlights a versatile cosmetic that enhances appearance without relying on obvious color, suggesting a soft, everyday use.
Cowherd calls Roosevelt a liar in Missouri interview
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful William Cowherdy of Missouri denounces Roosevelt as a liar in a telephone chat with the Star-Chronicle. He claims Roosevelt accused the campaign manager of receiving 300000 dollars from the former campaign manager, calling the statement a fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William Cowherdy
Missouri
Star-Chronicle Today
Roosevelt
Bliven Resigns as Director at Two Banks
At a regular board meeting both First National Bank and First Trust and Savings Bank accepted W. E. Bliven’s resignation as director and elected R. K. Smith, cashier of First Trust & Savings Bank, to fill both vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Smith
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
W. E. Bliven
First Trust &Savings Bank
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Butz’s Fair
West
Titus Loan & Investment
Iowa Avenue
Hahn Bros. & Co
T. F. Farrell
Bismarck, Ja
James Farrell
Smalley Avenue
Charles Hahn
P. J. Fahey
Commodore W. F. Bishop
A. C. Adams
Albers
Bowman
Syvan
Swan’s Jewelry
Wittich Bros
Bingham
RUN Yon’s Studio
Detweiler
Chayka
Billings
McKee
Sweitzer
Fallaver
Neibert
P. Kane
McGreer
Brenner
Parson
Deitz
P. Nance
Overman
Davis
Smith
Truxell
Dams
Elbert MecGreer
West 7Th
Cook
W. 2Nd St
Inquire
Journal
Havana
Cowherd
Bliven
Metzger
Muscatine Broom Factory
Stanley & Scanlon
le Maire & King
Glass Brothers
Matinees
J. A. Bond
Prop
Mark Coyner
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