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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
6
Miss Nellie Ringdall and others travel to Keithsburg and Burlington for visits. Numerous locals head to cities like Battle Creek and Des Moines for relatives and errands. A Monday night storm damaged wires and a tent. no injuries reported and repairs began quickly.
Miss Amy Paine sails to Summers Wisconsin then Milwaukee and Chicago. A. Cone funeral draws many Muscatine citizens. he was 90, resident since 1837. Muscatine baseball game tomorrow. school and city works update. many local names and modest events.
The United Presbyterians held a congregational meeting to act on the resignation of their pastor Rev John Nesbit and decided to accept it. They also planned a congregational dinner for Wednesday. Mrs N E Sutherland of Bushnell Ill visited her sister Mrs E O Hebler and returned home. Mr and Mrs L T Hill came back Saturday from a relatives visit at West Branch Ia. The west bound passenger on the
An advertisement claims Dr A W Chase's Ointment fully cures itching bleeding and protruding piles with a money back guarantee. It features a testimonial from Casper Waiton laborer Michigan City Indiana describing relief after using the ointment priced 50 cents a box from Buffalo New York sellers.
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King s New Life Pills with a 25 cent guarantee claiming relief from dyspepsia and constipation as a remedy for many people who have gone crazy.
Aug 24 Fairport Ridge notes list attendees at Wilton camp meeting and a Muscatine carnival trip by Mr. and Mrs. John Kemper and family. Pine Bluff No. 4 school in Sweetland township opens with 33 pupils taught by Mrs. Sb Lauther waite. Visits to and from Muscatine and nearby towns are recorded among Plumly Gatton Kemper and Budzine families.
Muscatine Island reports visitors from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Chicago and Davenport. Miss Jennie Fitzsimmons and Essie Fitzsimmons stay with relatives while Mrs Clara Davis and Mrs Louise Rodgers visit family in Muscatine. Robinsons and Miles families also appear in weekend gatherings around Muscatine Island.
Social by Reformed Ladies Aid drew good turnout. Otto Fulmer from Ottumwa visited his sister Mrs. Geo Norris. John Loehr from Lone Tree aided J S Sullivan with railroad work during watermelon season. Mrs. John Gunderson spent Sunday with daughter Mrs F W Orr west of Columbus. Henry Smith of Nevada stayed with brother L B Smith. Chas Fool and sister Becky from Wapello visited Burrell Fool. John Schomberg and Harold visited Marion Chapman. Theo Schwab Carl and Fred attended a Columbus Junction picnic hosted by a blacksmith. Mrs Orchard and children and Mrs Sweeny of Trenton Mo visiting relatives. J L Delop and Mrs J B, and Mrs John Gay and Miss Ferrol went to Hedrick for a visit with a daughter.
Mrs Chas Cecil and Master Dick Cecil return home. Wm Maxwell Chas Gay John Tyte and Jack Bede attend Muscatine street fair last week. Indiana visitors to Mrs Bradshaw depart. G W McKee Bessie go to state fair and visit Geo Houck. Rose Wright Bess Harris Leigh Sterrett Blair Morning Sun visit Prof Abel family. Walter Michels mother from Wapello visits. Rev A E Brinton’s farewell sermon at M E church. Mrs Ira Owen Isa and Georgia Heald visit Grandpa Heald in West Liberty. Elmer Orr family move from Mrs Neal Quimby house to Creigers area. Foundation work begins for O W L Bradshaw house east of Dr English’s place.
William Whitmore moved his clothing store and household goods to Muscatine Iowa after two years in New Boston. William Taylor mourns the death of his two year old child on the 23rd. Rev Monroe of Fayette Indiana preached to the Christian church members on Sunday and the two following evenings and would relocate if arrangements suit. Galesburg beat New Boston 5 0 in a Wednesday game. Five carloads of cattle one of hogs two ice carloads and 3000 pounds of fish were shipped from New Boston on the 23rd.
In Sunflower Ridge on Aug 24 locals attended a Blue Grass evening dance. Mr and Mrs Adam Paul of Sunbury visited D Grimm. Alteneder couple traveled to Durant. New Era church held a well attended service. Hetzler family headed to Lemoral Ill for a week. River outing and boat riding on Sunday. Attendees included Lizzie Paul Addie Mayme Wunderlich Pearl McElroy Emma Milired Grimm Lizzie Welsch Henry Paul Willie Fred Wunderlich John Henke Jacob George Grimm Fred Baer Paul Arnold Kretschmar Eugene Hetzler Edward Watham George Grete Herman Winche.
Mrs. Winnemore of Muscatine spent the Sabbath with her daughter Mrs. Geo Brogan. Epworth League social and business meeting set for Friday evening. Rev Pool of Wilton to preach next Sunday. Longstreth youths and Earl Van Camp camping near Muscatine. Ed Davis made a Montpelier trip. Many from Sweetland to attend the state fair. Storm last Monday blew corn down. John Teets of Madison County visiting Aldinger family. Rev Holland to lecture at M E church Aug 28. Births include a son to Geo Taylor and a son to F G Holtz.
An Iowa Central popular excursion runs September 9 with return by September 12. Tickets are limited and Callon agents provide particulars.
Pleasant Prairie on August 24 reports a crowd at a camp meeting. Miss Ethel McElroy is vacationing for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Dose and family visited Grimm residence. A river picnic drew several young people who enjoyed the day. John Smidth and sister attended their cousin’s funeral in Davenport. Miss Matilda Henke visited Miss Pearl McElroy. Fall term opened with Miss Maher as teacher.
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