Local Health Practitioners and Visitors Noted
Dr H E Dice physician surgeon and Dr H L Husted general practitioner are listed with addresses and phone. Mrs E T Frazee and two children from Chicago visit the Ewings at 309 East Eighth street. Lulu Palmer and Nellie Weingart depart for Chicago then Waukesha for a month before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Frazee
Chicago
J. L. Ewing
East Eighth Street
Lulu Palmer
Nellie Weingart
Waukesha
Mississippi River Stage Heights Change Report
River forecast shows only very slight changes in the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes minor stage decreases or small rises at stations including Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and St. Louis with no major shifts expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
St. Louis
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Night Force Adds Six Extra Men for Patrol
Chief Vannatta orders six extra policemen and returns night force to rest until ten. Seventeen hoboes rounded up for precautionary overnight stay at the station. Deputy Wilhite ferries some to city outskirts, releasing others who are Muscatine residents. Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill shows draw residents to East Hill as patrols continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannatta
Buffalo Bill’s
Pawnee Bill
East Hill
Wilhite
Muscatine
Rexall Hair Tonic promises baldness prevention test
A. W. Morgans Pharmacy offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic in two sizes 50 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee. The ad asserts the product cleans the scalp nourishes roots cures dandruff and stimulates new hair growth at Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall ‘93
A. W. Morgan’s
West Second Street
Rexall
Farther Lights Society Picnic at Weed Park
Last evening the Farther Lights society held a picnic at Weed Park. Members rode the 6 o'clock car to the park and enjoyed a dainty supper about 6 30. The evening was spent socially and the picnickers returned home about 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights’ Society
Weed Park
U P C E U church group plans song books and Burlington trip
The U P C E U of the United Brethren met Monday evening with Miss Pearl Bitter to decide on purchasing new song books for church services. Committees reported on a boat excursion to Burlington set for August 18 and the Young People work on ads. The society will meet September 3 at 714 Lombard Street with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. C. E. U. of the United Brethren Church
Miss Pearl Bitter
Mulberry Avenue
Burlington
Raymond Miller
Lombard Street
Eastern Star Chapter 32 Brief Meeting
Electa Chapter No 32 of the Order of the Eastern Star met last evening at their hall. No business of importance was transacted and the session ended quickly due to the warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Mrs Musser and Titus Host Wednesday Afternoon Reception
Mrs P M Musser and Mrs Geo M Titus will entertain at the home of Mrs Musser 516 West Second Street on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock for an informal reception with acquaintances invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser
Geo. M. Titus
West Second Street
Regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America
The Modern Brotherhood of America gathered last evening at their hall in the K of P building for routine business with no major events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
Order
Grace Lutheran Church Delegates Named for State League
The Grace English Lutheran church will be represented at the State Luther League meeting in Roland Iowa on August 26 27 and 28. Delegates chosen are Miss Bertha Wingerter and Miss Louise Maisenbach at the last local league session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran
Luther League
Roland
Bertha Wingerter
Louise Maisenbach
League
Shells for button factory in Coralville
O L Davis of Muscatine operates a button factory at Coralville near Iowa City using shells from the Iowa River. The shells are said to be satisfactory. Joseph Hanes of Muscatine installed the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Davis
Muscatine
Coralville
Iowa City
Iowa River
Joseph Hanes
Itch Stopper Promises Instant Relief for Skin Irritation
Advertises D. D. D. Compound to soothe itching from heat with Oil of Wintergreen. Claim of relief in five seconds. Invites readers to visit Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 203 East Second Street and to request a free sample from D. D. D. Laboratories in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
East Second Street
D. D. D. Laboratories
Dept
Michigan St
Chicago
Ill
Buffalo Bill Man Praises Panitorium
A Buffalo Bill showman in town lauds Frank's Panitorium at 209 Iowa Avenue for superb service and well pressed suits. He learns locals can join a Panitorium club for 1.00 per month to have clothes cleaned pressed and shoes shined with same day delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill Circus
Frank
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
River Low Danger on Mississippi Presses Navigation Hard
The Mississippi river traffic faces dangerously low water levels. Diamond Jo steamers and smaller crafts struggle in shallow sections with a sand bar near Burlington and a grounded liner four miles above Grafton Illinois. Dubuque may not proceed north beyond Burlington on the next trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Grafton
Ill
Davenport
St. Louis
Burlington
Muscatine
Detroit Murder Mystery Remains Unsolved After Hours
Detroit authorities failed to solve the murder of Mrs. Martha Galahin found in Ham track bushes. A girlhood sweetheart of the victim drew initial police suspicion, but no arrest followed. The missing man, married with a criminal record, remains at large as his wife claims he had no link to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Martha Galahin
Fred Galahn
Stockholders Ratify Merger Plan in Regional Rail Split
In Baltimore and Cincinnati stockholders ratified the directors actions merging the Baltimore and Ohio with the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton. Creditors must also consent to complete the reorganization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roads
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
H. & D. Stockholders
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Baltimore & Ohio
Hamilton and Dayton
New Sergeants Named In Company C Promotions
Cor porals Leonard M Fuller and Lauren Henderson were promoted to sergeants at last evening’s Company C session. A firing squad will be ordered out at every veteran’s funeral. An all day camp will be held Sunday at Weed Park by the local military company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard M. Fuller
Lauren Henderson
Weed Park
Court to Open Short Session Wednesday
A district court short session will convene Wednesday at 9 o clock with Judge Jackson presiding. It is expected to hear only a few probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jackson
Third Reunion Recalls Civil War Veterans at Weed Park
The forty eighth anniversary of the Battle of Wilson s Creek was observed today at Weed Park Club House during the third annual reunion of surviving members of Companies A and C of the Iowa First Infantry. About seventy five attended with wives and friends, sharing reminiscences over a luncheon served by the Colonel Hare Circle. A program on the veranda featured Rev. J N Elliott and Rev W H Thomlinson with stories from the veterans and brief remarks from other speakers. Officers elected included Charles S Gibson of West Liberty as president and Robert Baird as secretary. West Liberty to host next year.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson’s Creek
Iowa First Infantry
Weed Park Club
East End
Colonel Hare
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford
Iown
Ben Beach
H. S. Howe
Silas Hawley
AL. Crowley
Louise Dunsmore
Charles S. Gibson
West Liberty
Robert Baird
First Iowa
Company A
Joseph Biles
John Zollner
David Sweeney
Frank Fisher
Chris Blockert
Ed. Kemptner
Gal. Bitzer
H. A. White
Suit against Edward A. Erb for 827.09 plus interest
H. M. Bartlett sues Edward A. Erb claiming 827.09 due with 6 percent interest from November 1, 1908. The complaint says a 1904 agreement required a loan by Erb to Bartlett but funds were not loaned as agreed. A writ of attachment is sought against Erb's property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bartlett
Edward A. Erb
Moore Accepts State Pharmacy Board Secretary Post
Ottumwa Iowa August 10 Representative E J Moore from Wapello County says he has accepted the job as secretary of the state board of pharmacy and will assume duties next week He plans to resign as representative but will remain a resident of Wapello County and continue active in local Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
E. J. Moore
Wapello
County
State Board of Pharmacy
Wapello County
Seven Die in Vernon Hotel Fire
Vancouver reports eleven lives were lost when the Okanagan Hotel in Vernon British Columbia burned today. Firefighters battled flames as guests tried to escape the blaze. The tragedy marks a deadly hotel fire in the region.
Would the Farmer Be Without the Telephone
An old time column extolling the telephone to farmers as a quick price check and ordering a remedy. It touts Dr Nott s Melon Seed Compound for stomach kidney liver and bladder troubles and notes Havercamp s Prescription drug store carries it with fast information available in up-to-date places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nott
Nott
Havercamp
Funeral of Uncle Jerry McKay Held
Wapello Iowa August 10 Special Uncle Jerry McKay one of the oldest Louisa county residents died at his nephew Dan McKays farm in feeble health He was born October 14 1814 in Kentucky and after a long California period returned to Iowa eleven years ago He died shortly before his 95th birthday never married and is survived by three nephews and a niece The funeral was at the McKay home at 10 am conducted by Rev J E Newsome and interment was in Wapello cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Jerry McKay
Louisa County
Dan McKay
Mr. McKay
Kentucky
California
Iowa
N. W
Chillicothe
McKay
J. E. Newsome
Methodist Church
Wapello News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Chautauqua
Em ma Ellis to Buffalo Wyoming next year with good pay. Wapello hosts a chautauqua with attendees from Columbus City and Des Moines. Notables include Deputy Auditor C M Donaldson and family, and Miss Pearl Kremer in Fort Dodge. Pow Wow festival set for August 18 to 20 with homecoming. Wedding planned for Kittie Wright and Lloyd Maffitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Emma Ellis
Buffalo
Wyo
W. Johann
Alice Hurley
Burlington
C. M. Donaldson
Lester
Columbus Chautauqua
Clara Warren
M. Carrigan
Mike
Elizabeth
Philippines
Ray Nyemaster
Atalissa
Ray
Dawson
Fort Dodge Messenger
Nellie Hale
Montana
Colorado
Carrie Rock
Morning Sun
Fred Reck
R. E. Barr
C. M. Wright
Aid Society
German Methodist Church
John Hartman
William Guthrie
Grandview
Fairfield
Wapelo
J. Fred Moore
Columbus City
Hugh Newsome
Columbus
Vinnie Winter
Des Moines
East Hill Paving to Start Next Week on Second Street
East Hill paving crews plan to haul bricks and lay bricks along Second Street and Park Avenue starting next week depending on weather and sewer and gas pipe progress. The steam roller is repaired and ready, with work to begin near Muscatine Lumber and Box Company if conditions allow, and crews aim for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Park Avenue
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
Philathea Class Picnic at Weed Park
The Philathea class of the First M. E. church held a picnic at Weed park with a large turnout. After a short business meeting the group enjoyed a supper from well filled baskets and spent the evening telling stories and playing games. They plan one more picnic before cold weather ends the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
M. E
Weed Park
Lynching Report in Cadiz After Attempted Assault
An unknown Black man was taken to woods east of Cadiz Kentucky and lynched after allegedly trying to assault 10 year old daughter of farmer Thomas Waddington. The girl escaped and informed her brothers and neighbors who quickly captured the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Thomas Waddington
Letters remaining unclaimed at Muscatine post office
Week ending August 10 1909 list of unclaimed letters includes men and women names with GLOBE ZIP coded details. Foreign entries Wladyslaus Tioto and Wladyslaw Tioto appear. Addressee parties are asked to say ADVERTISED when calling for letters per Post Master R S McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ila
Anderson
Jno
C. Anderson
E. L. Anderson
W. L. Baker
Erin Button Co
Clyde Fairlie
Willie
Fred Harris
Joe Horn
Wm. T. Mann
Sr. Refugio Palma, G. Schurer, A. W. Schwane, Gottfried Schare, Edward Shelpman
Warry Woods
Lottie Baumer
Joseph Baldwin
Bessie Butler
Jessie Clark
8S. L. Daniels
B. Doran McKillegan
Gertie Fowler
Julia Schmidt
Cora Youpel
Wladyslaus Tioto
Wladyslaw Tioto
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Prohibition Bill Signed in Montgomery
Governor Comer signed the Carmichael prohibition bill in Montgomery. The Fuller and Ballard measures will also pass prohibiting liquor advertising and impeaching officers who fail to enforce the prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Carmichael
Fuller
Ballard
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Hoy
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark, N. J
G. A. Reinicke, T. J. Kuechmann, M’bride & Cope, A. G. Bestenlehner
East 2Nd St
Boston Candy Kitchen
Boston Candy Kitcher
Sunshine Shampoo Shop
Hershey
H. E. Dice
E. 2Nd St
H. L. Husted
Slaughter’s
Mary Jones’ Savers” At
The
Bijou
Night Force
Roland, Ta
Muscatine Man
Buffalo Bill
Steamer
Encount
Wilson
Weed
Park Club
Company C
Rudolph Hauffmaster
Robert Armstrong
John G. Beatty
Moline
John Kemp
Charles Gibson
M. Allen
Company B
Vancouver, B. C
Jerry M’kay
Frank Kern
Frank Baker
Columbus Junction
F. H. Hesse
Frank Hesse
Clarksville
Pacific Coast
Kittie Wright
Lloyd Maffitt
Percy Mayne
al Oraggists
Steam
Paes
Pope Detroit Automobile
C. M. Butler
Iowa Ave
Airdome
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
New York
China
Swan
Jewelry
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