Bridge Companies Hold Annual Meetings Directors Re elected
Muscatine Bridge company and Drury Toll Road company held annual meetings at city hall. J. H. Munroe Gustav Schmidt and William Huttig were reelected to the board for three years. Drury Toll Road reported 1300 spent on gravel, six per cent dividend declared, and officers reappointed. Rip rapping planned along the upper shore near the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Bridge Company
Drury Toll Road Company
City Hall
Bridge Company
Lillibridge
Gus Schmidt
Howard Warfield
J. H. Munroe
Gustav Schmidt
William Huttig
Drury Toll Road
H. Molis
B. Lilly
Chester Lillibridge
Henry Jayne
Missionary Rev Francis Harrington Dies in Bolivia
Reverend Francis M Harrington a Methodist missionary died in Bolivia South America according to a cablegram. He is survived by a widow and children who will return to the United States about April 20 and reside here. His wife Mamie Shinn from Springdale Iowa studied at the S U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Harrington
Methodist Church
Bolivia
South America
Harrington
United States
America
Mamie Shinn
Springdale, Ia
Itching Skin Diseases Treated by Hale's Household Ointment
Advertises instant relief and permanent cure for itching skin with Hale's Household Ointment by Kenyon & Thomas. Claims reduce inflammation cool burning and heal eruptions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or sent direct from Adams New York.
Prominent Woman Dies at Bayfield After Long Residency
Mrs Bresenthia Miller a respected Bayfield resident died after a 24 hour illness She came to Iowa in the early fifties and lived on a farm north of Bayfield for nearly 50 years A devout Catholic parishioner of St Marys Church she was mourned by many Her husband died about ten years ago Surviving children are Victoria Everett Muscatine George Miller Doon Ia Henry Pike Township and Louis Miller at home Funeral plans have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield
Bresenthia Miller
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Victoria Everett
Muscatine
George Miller
Doon, Lla
Henry
Pike Township
Louis Miller
Pain Balm Aimed at Lame Shoulders Sold Widely
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is recommended for lame shoulders whether from sprain or rheumatic pains. Apply freely and rub vigorously at each use for a quick cure. Available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Pleasant Prairie Notes and Local Appointments
Pleasant Prairie April 15. M J McElroy transacted business in Muscatine Saturday. Mrs J E McElroy returned home in Muscatine after a week’s country visit. John Metz hauled brick from Buffalo Saturday. Henry Drumm and Geo Teich help Jas Metz repair his house. A party at J P Wunder's Saturday ended well. Rev Winn of Chicago seminary preached a sermon Sunday afternoon. Mrs Frank Kelley’s sister of Moline visiting. Miss Tillie Henke and Mrs Join Breene of Muscatine called on Mrs John Henke Monday. John Jenkins has a new roof. Miss Lottie Cole called Monday. Easter program at church Sunday afternoon April 19. all invited. John Smith was in Davenport Monday. Wilber Staton and sister transacted business in Muscatine Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Perry Baker spent Tuesday in Muscatine. Chettie Eis transacted business in Muscatine Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
M. J. McElroy
Muscatine
J. E. McElroy
John Metz
Buffalo
Henry Drumm
Geo. Teich
Jas. Metz
J. P. Wunder
Rev. Winn
John Smith
Davenport
Wilber Staton
Perry Baker
Chettie Eis
West Liberty
Vista Whitacre
North Calhoun Street
N. B. Ivey
Sterling
Ill
H. O Age
Cedar Valley
Edna Meyers
Rocky Mountain Limited
Edmund
Kan
Frank Mitchell
Twin Falls
Idaho
M. Blakeslee
Iowa City
Chas Stratton
West Branch
Elizabeth Delatush
Geo. Furniss
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Sissell
Elmer Anderson
Ed. Potter
Shelby
Susan Whitacre
Orris
Centerdale
L. Heald
Edgar Furniss
Cedar Rapids
Sam Hormel
Fas
Richard Smith
Alliance
Ohio
Patrick Dowdle Dies After Prolonged Illness
Patrick Dowdle a long time resident of this county died at his nephew John Dowdle's home four miles north of the city shortly after 4 o'clock after an illness of more than a month. A native of Ireland about 79, he came to America as a young man and lived here thirty five years. Survived by one sister Mrs Hutchinson of New York and several nephews and nieces. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Dowdle
John Dowdle
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Ireland
America
Charles Hutchinson
New York
Dowdle
Annual Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Program
The German Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its annual meeting at the church parlors with a short business session followed by a social time and a varied program. Rev. A L Tilgner gave remarks and led prayers with performances by Miss Florence Rickhoff, Miss Verona Tilgner, Ernest Tilgner, and others including recitals, declamations, and vocal solos. Freewill offering for mission was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the German Baptist Church
Florence Rickhoff
A. L. Tilgner
Reed
Frutig
J. C. Miller
Krueger
Verona Tilgner
Ernest Tilgner
Elijah
Mount Carmel
May Shoemaker
Democrats of Wilton Name Delegates to County Convention
Democrats in Wilton Iowa named delegates for the Muscatine county convention and set a trial ticket for the June primaries. The group elected John Beimford as committeeman and proposed trustees Brugman Bannick and Peterson with other local offices. Cedar township Democrats also filed a June primary ticket with Henry Verink Masonholder and James Thomas as trustees and M. P. Byrne as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of
Wilton
Democrats
H. Wildasin
Mr. Williams
Muscatine
George Bannick
John Beimford
Geo. Kline
John Brugman
D. J. Dwyer
F. W. Gray
Cedar Township
Henry Verink
Henry
Notice to Contractors for Lincoln School Addition Muscatine
Sealed proposals are due by 12 a.m. May 6 1908 to the building committee of the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for erecting an addition to the Lincoln school and for plumbing and heating of the entire building Plans and specs available at architect H W Zeidler Muscatine Iowa The board reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals or parts thereof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Muscatine
Iowa
Lincoln School
H. W. Zeidler
Banner Lodge Night Features German Band
A Banner Lodge meeting at its hall featured a young German band providing entertainment last evening. Six candidates were initiated and four balloted amid a lively program. Refreshments were served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Rescue Hose Company Announces New Uniforms
The Rescue Hose company will receive new uniforms soon. At a special meeting last night the members approved measures and they will display the new suits during the Fireman's parade day.
Miss Vista Whitacre Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday
A party in West Liberty honors Vista Whitacre on North Calhoun street for her sixteenth birthday with games and refreshments. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. N. B. Ivey and many others, attend varied personal trips and errands around town.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised Healing Wound Remedy
Antiseptic Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a healing cure for sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum. Available for 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Havercamp
Stockton Socials and Visits Highlight Rural Settin g
Stockton Iowa April 15. Mr Bue mann and sons Charles and Will made a business trip to Davenport. Miss Luella Stoltenburg and Ethyl Bohnsack spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Ell Dage at Center Grove. Mr and Mrs Marx Dittmer of Walcott visited their son Ford Dittmer Sunday. Miss Minnie Bollman Charles Bollman and Peter Krueger were guests at the Adolph home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Siebke and son Walter and Mr and Mrs Gus Brod ers and daughter Frances were entertained at Hy Bohnsack's Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Geo Dittmer ar sons Edwin and Herbert and Mrs Nellie Ryan spent Sunday at Herma Frick's at North Prairie. Harry Bohnsack and Will Bue mann visited Fred Weber near Durant Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Buemann
Charles
Will
Davenport
Luella Stoltenburg
Ethyl Bohnsack
Ell Dage
Center Grove
Marx Dittmer
Walcott
Ford Dittmer
Minnie Bollman
Chas. Bollman
Peter Krueger
Adolph
Chas. Siebke
Walter
Gus. Broders
Frances
Hy. Bohnsack
Geo. Dittmer
Edwin
Herbert
Nellie Ryan
Herma Frick
North Prairie
Harry Bohnsack
Will Buemann
Fred Weber
Durant
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Drury Toll CO. Meet
Warfield
Francis Harrington
U. S
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East Second Street
Bresenthia Miller Pass
Lown
Annual Meeting OF Missionary Society
Gram
Little
Rescue Hose Co
Gillard, Elgin, I
Andy Catrartic
Soa Ieee
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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Thir Street
C. S. Martin
J. D. Potter
W. A. Buchanan
Wes Fifth Street
Flori Cultural Society
J. E. MxIntosh
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Henry Moshe
Ellis Smith
Castoria
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Centaur
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Home Savings Bank
E. P. Day
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