Local social notes list residents and visitors traveling to nearby towns
Local notes record L Hostetter visiting Miss Elizabeth Greiner, several residents departing for Harper Iowa City Columbus Junction Davenport Wilton Morning Sun Illinois City and other locales for short visits and chautauqua events. Several family names appear including Schoemaker Brinton Gaeger Brinton Messenger Wagner and Toepp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Toepp
South Bend
Ind
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua
Sunflower Ridge Teems with Threshing and Local Happenings
Farmers in Sunflower Ridge Ia threshing as residents report visits and daily tasks. J S Heizler returns from Des Moines. Miss Erma Carter helps with house work. Charley Fridley from Nebraska visits. Emma Grimm buys a new piano. Miss Ethel Brunson heads to Muscatine for Leverich normal school. dances, callers, and neighborhood greetings mark a busy week with various kin and friends across Pleasant Prairie Durant and Montpelier communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Ridge
J. S. Heizler
Des Moines
Erma Carter
D. A. Cole
William Brownawell
McConnaha
Cedar Valley
Emma Grimm
Charley Fridley
Nebraska
Irwin
Ida Hetzler
Gray
Ed. J. Hanpert
Yale Iowa
John Fowler
Cole
Edward Hanpert
Mildred Grimm
John Batchelor
Burg
Redwood
Miss Butcher
Muscatine
Wunderlich
Maud Smith
Lilian Worem
St. Paul
Minn
Willie Witty
August Henke
Ethel Brunson
A. Henke
S. Schiele Bros
Durant
Tom Jenkins
Pleasant Prairie
Frank Stecher
Gertrude
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promotes Cures at Drug Store
Interest grows in the remarkable healing powers of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents, showcasing a trusted domestic remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Funeral for Mrs. Mary E. Bras in New Boston
Mrs. Mary E. Bras, born Mary E. Willett in 1842, died earlier and was laid to rest after a funeral at the M. E. church in New Boston. She was twice married, first to Dr. G. H. Trask and then to Dr. Thos. H. Bras, leaving four children and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Mary E. Bras
M. E. Church
Joseph Hallan
Illinois
Z. P
Elizabeth Willett
Mary E. Willett
G. H. Trask
Dr. Trask
New Boston Cemetery
Arrival of J. C. Coster on No. 50
J. Coster arrived on train No. 50 yesterday afternoon marking another local transport stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Helman
Ida
Charles
No. 50
Dubuque
J. C. Coster
Cabbage Refuse Cars Ordered Removed From City Limits
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company was notified by Marshall Flannery of a prosecution threat under state law and city ordinance if garbage cars remained on tracks within city limits. Residents complained of strong odors from cabbage refuse left near Heinz pickle works, prompting the board of health to order removal beyond city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Marshall Flannery
Heinz Pickle
Board of Health
Tipton Personals and Local Notices From August 13
Tipton residents share travel plans and engagements while friends visit from Muscatine and Chicago. Miss Mabel Marks to Wert Dice wedding planned for October, and John Monahan weds Kitty Dunn in Chicago on July 20. A free stereoptical lecture is announced and local clubs meet. Indians beat Tipton last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Berry
Mulberry Street
A. L. Hines
Newell Avenue
R. W. Hawkins
John Monk
Ft. Dodge
Monk
Tabor College
Ed. Godden
Mason City
Clyde Hankins
Little Son
Muscatine
Mabel Marks
The
Presbyterian Church
A. McCormick
Red Oak Grove
Maud Marks
Kensington
Barse
Baby
Chicago
Pearl Murray
L. E. Long
Ohio
Cleveland
Canton
Morning Sun social notes and local storms in Marshall township
Miss Mazivzie Wilkinslow and Effie McE hinney visit town as L. T. Hill prepares to ship wood to Salem for teaching. Many residents attend chautauqua at Columbus Junction. A severe storm caused major damage including a roof hole from lightning at John Green and W D Curran. The Bowser funeral and Swan wedding to F H Riepe mark town events with out of town guests and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazivzie Wilkinslow
Effie McEhinney
L. T. Hill
Salem
Columbus Junction
Garvin
Jane
W. J. Marshall
S. McKinly
Trumbull
Martha Brown
C. B. Allen
Roy Pierce
Sidney Upson
John Curran
McGaw
Mispah McClement
Vera Wilson
Burlington
Thos. McClement
S. H. Curran
Chicago
J. N. Bras
New Boston
Dr. Bras
Alfred Williams
Anna Kennedy
Amy Hewitt
Messrs
Ray Cochran
Bert McKinley
Nellie Curran
Nellie Butler
Davenport
Hhautauqua
John Green
W. D. Curran
W. F. Bowser
Burlington Hospital
Oakland Cemetery
Marshall Township
J. J. Swan
Nellie
F. H. Riepe
Sperry
Cochran
Louise Lyman
Clara Swan
Mildred Cochran
Local Notes From Wapello Iowa Include Staffing Moves
Prof Ware Stephens will joinMt Pleasant University as an instructor after summer in Madison. Dr Hovighorst led Sunday services in the German M E Church. Prof and Mrs J W McCullough depart for Buffalo Wyoming. A E Gerth of Wyaconda visits L W Gerth family. Godfrey Ita and Mrs W H Bothe guests at W H Bothe home. Walter Fields visits from Monmouth Ill and Mrs Fields stays with Neavehoods. Prof Nearpass arrives to arrange work at Wapello High School for coming year occupying E W Joy property in second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wyoming
A. E. Gerth
Arthur
Wyaconda
L. W. Gerth
Godfrey Ita
Burlington
W. H. Bothe
Miss Etta
Muscatine
Walter Fields
Monmouth
Ill
Dr A J Weaver to Visit Michigan for Ten Days
Dr A J Weaver and family left today for Michigan for a ten day visit. He will go to the Marine hospital in Detroit for examinations while Mrs Weaver and their daughter Miss Ida tour Flint. Dr Fred Boiler of the State University of Iowa will handle his duties during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weaver
Michigan
Weaver
Marine Hospital
Detroit
Proceedings of the Muscatine Board August 5 1907
The Muscatine Board of Supervisors convened for the August session with members Fishburn, Shannon, Noble, Saelabarger and Lang. They approved July minutes, set bids for Drainage District 4, awarded to Boyle & Ingraham, reviewed a detention hospital purchase, accepted Drainage District 1 work, approved Schiele road vacation, audited July warrants, and scheduled a joint session with Louisa County on Drainage District 3 for August 7 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fishburn
K. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
M. J. Saelabarger
Geo. J. Lang
Boards of Supervisors of
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Court House
Louisa County
August Korneman
Black & Kessells
Boyle & Ingraham
Board of Health
Muscatine Township
N. W
Local Board of Health
Committee of
Black and Kessels
Black & Kessels
Schiele
R. T. Wallace & Son
W. G. Block
Noble
B. Beach
Tax abatements and exemptions approved at Wilton board meeting
The Wilton board approved abating 1906 taxes on E R Healey estate and Bee Line Telephone Co. and granted soldiers' exemptions to Geo W Stokes and Joanna and Geo Albrand. J W Kerr’s soldier’s exemption was denied. 1907 valuation of Jas Horton estate reduced. W A Albrecht resigns as Seventy-Six township trustee. commissioners named for drainage district 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Healey
Wilton
Executive Council
Bee Line Telephone Co
Geo. W. Stokes
Breese
N. W
Joanna & Geo. Albrand
Moscow
J. W. Kerr
Jas. Horton
S. W
W. A. Albrecht
D. B. Addleman
Adam Wigim
J. J. Ryan
Justice Claims Ledger of Court Costs and Writs
A fragmented legal record lists numerous state cases with entries for constables J. M. Duncan and H. S. Howe, detailing fees, witnesses, and court actions. Names include Bert, Minnie Ceet Ree, Patrick Hesler, John Doe, and others with varied monetary amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Duncan
S. Howe
Cnena
J. M. Dunncan
Howe
State
John Pre Ce
Bert Oo
J. M. Twean
H. S. Howe
Angus Cr
G. Thomas Deri Gandeenc
Saidie Mittleburg
Wit
Oates
Wm. Liebbie
Ale
Wm. Drake
Grover Johnson
N. S. Howe
Minnie Ceet Ree
A. C. Coster
Hy. Hesler
Lizzie Suman
Rosa Rebelsky
Mrs. Thomas
Myrtle Nolte
Annie Nolte
C. Cost
Me- BU
John Doe
John “McWoollone
Sax Howe
Aie
Adolph Pres
M. Duncan
Nia
L. S. Howe
Patrick Iiy Hesler
A Wice
J. C. Coster
Clarence
Ily Hesler
August Tgs Schivan
Ales
Vv. Reynolds
Arthur A
Public accounts ledger itemizes city expenses and repairs
Mass of itemized charges from Journal Printing Co to Drainage Districts and public services. Entries include printing, sheriff fees, bounty payments, gas and tolls, mileage, supplies, clothing, and contractor costs, with totals across departments. Names such as R. F. Benham and J. McClure appear among broader municipal expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinttig Man'sg. Co
News-Tribune Co
Wilton Advocate-Review
West Liberty Index
Muscatine Herald
Conaway-Porter Frig. Co
C. UH
Enees Lane
Jess Ke
Record Printing Co
C. H. Stat
Goodyear Marshall Pub. Co
C. H. Aee
Iowa Telephone Co
Miss. Valley Tel. Co
R. F. Benham
Pris
Cube
Henry Jenkins
Wolf Bounty
Chas. Heezen
Citizens’ Ry. & Light Co
C. H
W. S. McKee
A. S. Lawrence
Henry Mark
City Water Works
C. TE
Grey Ainals
V. S&s. Express Co
Nitzer’s Grocery
Batterson Stores
John T. Nester
C. Hi
H. C. Shoemaker
Reec
Sumas Ce
Geo. L. Lang
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellabarger
R. T. Shannon
GE Oss Co Tikes
Tt. Fishburn
Asso
Care
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Dr. Price
Pola
L. Hostetter
Marietta, Pa
Elizabeth Greiner
May
Anna Schoemaker
Harper, Ia
Fred Garrison
Mrs. J. Bississi
Iowa City
Charles Peterson
Keokuk
W. T. Brinton
Grant Messenger
Fay
Wellman
Phoebe Gaeger
Rosetta Wagner
Hershey Avenue
Frank Bownan
J. J. Armbright
J. Gatton
Westiberry
Grace Brinton
N. Carlisle
Maple Avenue
K. Shaughenessy
Lawrence Flannery
Miss Shaughenessy
Mamie Marshall
Morning Sun
Rita Gladstone
Illinois City
Texas Pan
Chase Land Co
Blanche Wing
Martha Meyer
Sycamore Street
F. Schumann
Atalissa
J. Bell
Grace
Jess
Cedar Rapids
Ayer
W.b.corsets
Chicago Rock Island and
Pacific Rail
DR. D. Jayne
Jayne
Tipton
Wapello
Iowa
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Bestenlehner, Riemcke, Micibride & Cope, Nesper
Board of Supervisors
Justice Claims
Common Claims
Ashcraft
Wittich Bros
Grady Bros
John Tillie
Veterinary
Miss. Valley Tei. Co
KF. Richards & Sons
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Avenue Cash
F. A. Nelidig
Geo. Kranz & Son
Mundt
Hinkel & Flannery
Star Clothing Co
Leysen's Shoe Store
Reinemund Dry Goods Co
McColm Dry Goods Co
Colin Mercantile Co
Geo. W. Realing
Lilly, Dry Goods
Morgridge & Norton, Med
Mus. Lum. & Box Co
C. H. Reesink
Bridgge
Hautes & Co
Tomoof
Parvia
J. A. Bartemeier
Wm. Dage
Lum. & Box Co
Vance & Baker Mfg. Co
Henry Smith
Gasceh
W. E. Loeb & Co
Fred Boot
J. F. Hawkins
Teeter
Henry Verink
James O'Toole
Wdot Co
Hearst & Rowland
W. BR. Scott
Decatur Bridge Co
Beeenee
Geo
Umscheid
John McClure
O. Carpenter
A. Cole
Goshen
R. E. Brisbine
Rhamey
Berry
Speers
Rhamey Wiese & Ihohnke
Gro
Kephart
Montpelier Township
J. A. Morris
Mockmore
F. Speers
Reinicke
Brotchie, Gro. Selvey
Morgridge & Norton Med
Hos. Org
Dawes Saben
W. S. Norton
Rilack & Kessells, Contractors
Muscatine Journal
Ata
Opera House
Albert Shoppa
Wilton College
Wilton Junction
Muscatine Co
John R. H. Latchaw, A. M
D. D
Seller Bros
Manitou
Charlevoix
Harbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Duluth
Steees
Missouri
Petoskey
Northport
Traverse City
Bay Points
Ludington
Manistee
JOS. Berolzheim
G. P. A. Manitou Steamship Co
R. F. Church
G. P. A. Northern Michigan Trans. Co
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