Local visitors and travelers noted in Muscatine area
Mrs J E Pomeroy left on the Urania for New Boston to visit a few days. Miss Vance, visiting in the city, returned to Melpine Iowa. Mr R S Dickey drove from Coldbrook Ill to see uncle J E Pomeroy. E S Batterson of the Bee Hive went to Cedar Rapids to visit William Baylis. A camping party near Mackey's Landing returned. Mrs S C Dunn, now in Oskaloosa, passed through for Chicago where her daughter Mrs J W Sequarth is sick. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry advertised as a cure. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for burns and injuries.
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R. S. Dickey
Coldbrook
Ill
J. E. Pomeroy
E. S. Batterson
The
Bee Hive
Cedar Rapids
William Baylis
S. C. Dunn
Oskaloosa
Muscatine
Chicago
J. W. Sequarth
Local notices and travel updates from Muscatine area
Miss Nellie Schenck returned to Downer on the Wilton train. Mrs. H. S. Howe left for Keokuk on the Firefly for a visit. Miss Ethel Clifford and brother visit Mrs. John Dunphy in South Muscatine. Miss Margaret O Melia left for What Cheer after visiting cousin Miss Nora Emmett. Burdock Blood Bitters promoted. Mrs. C. J. Brookes and children visit Des Moines after a stay with Mrs. E. C. Battey. Dr. Miller and Fulham moved offices to 309 East Second Street. Advert for Dean's Ointment. H. W. Lewis publishes Picturesque Muscatine. Herbert H. Hetzel visits city. plans trip to Keota. Prof. McMullen to lead Muscatine schools business course. Local outings include a trip to Keithsburg on Ottumwa Belle. Mississippi Valley Telephone opens toll offices at Winfield, Wyman, Columbus City. Cairo and Columbus Junction expected. City exchange reaches 100 phones with 15 more ordered. total 297 phones available to patrons.
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Wapello Tribune
Missisippi Valley Telephone Company
Winfield, Wyman
Columbus City
Cairo
Columbus Junction
Exchange
Rail Ticket to Des Moines Fair Offers Round Trip Deal
Des Moines, Iowa. The C R L P railway will sell round trip tickets to Des Moines including one admission into fair grounds on sale August 22 to 31 with return by September 2. Rate five dollars fifty seven cents. Cc M Gould, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C., R. L & P. Railway
Des Moines
Cc. M. Gould
Seeing State Fair tells of the sights at Muscatine visit
A Muscatine visitor describes a first trip to the state fair. Exhibits span windmills, machinery, horticulture, and craft displays including a soap booth. Races, acrobats, and a lion-leopard cage thrill crowds as tens of thousands attend amid showers of blue and red ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. O. Garrett
Joy
Adams Co
Japan
State Agricultural College
College
Polk
Cass
Lucas
Hancock
Muscatine County
Polk County
Western
Canada
Shelley in Jail After River Shooting Incident
Joe Shelley, recently involved in a riverfront shooting with Bert Girls, is jailed in Rock Island under a $1000 bond. Shelley sought to arrest Girls who resisted authority. both men secured warrants for the other on attempted murder. State's Attorney Weld prosecuted Shelley, who requested a venue change to Justice Cole, with multiple counts likely. Girls’ case awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shelly
Bert Girls
Rock Island
Shelley
Girls
Justice Wray
Brayton
Weld
Cole
Obituary of Mrs. Webb from Muscatine residence
The obituary notes the funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs. Stockfield in Muscatine. A respected longtime widow, Mrs. Webb raised a large family with tender motherly care after her husband’s death. She was quiet, Christian, indulgent, and a good neighbor, meriting the praise Well done enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Webb
Mrs. Stockfield
Muscatine
The Hygiene of Old Age and Gentle Health Tactics
The piece argues for careful care of the elderly to avoid excessive coddling while encouraging gentle stimulation to keep vital processes active. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as a helpful, widely endorsed remedy with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar and availability through local druggists or mail sample. The Monticello New Jersey firm Pepsin Syrup Co. is cited with agent J Havercamp at 203 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
East Second Street
Delightful Breezes Brow at Clear Lake Summer Resort
Delightful breezes at Clear Lake northern Iowa resort reached by Iowa Central route. Great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or groups. Ask ticket agents or write Geo. S. Batty Marshalltown Ia G P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S
Corner Stone Laying At Conesville Methodist Church
Aug 27 marked a red letter day as Conesville Methodists laid the corner stone of a new church. Rev J E Newsom led the 2 pm service with a sermon from Rev 21 22 and a $50 subscription followed by the stone ceremony assisted by Rev C E Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Conesville
J. E. Newsom
West Liberty
Newsom
C. E. Fitzsimmons
H. C. Millice
M. E
Nichols Circuit
Conesville M
Sevastopol Notes On Visits Business And Harvest
Sevastopol sees visitors J Belmos and family from near Atalissa with L Schwartz Tuesday. C Lawrence of Muscatine stopping by. Geof Hoffmeyer hauls corn to Muscatine at 60 cents per bushel. James McMicheal, Sr., visits relatives in Seventy-Six. Farmers began cutting corn. Ino Geertz from Skunk Hollow returns from South Dakota farm hunt. Louis Schwartz hauling lumber for a granary. Wm Cullip of Bayfield hauls wood from Cedar Bottom. Local social at Sheerwood home High Prairie. Wm Scott purchases a corn binder.
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Sevastopol
J. Belmos
Atalissa
L. Schwartz
Mr. C. Lawrence
Muscatine
Geof. Hoffmeyer
Jas. McMicheal, Sr
Berg
Ino. Geertz
Skunk Hollow
South Dakota
Louis Schwartz
Wm. Cullip
Bayfield
Cedar Bottom
Sheerwood
High Prairie
Wm. Scott
Wilton Class of 1901 Graduate Starts New Cedar County School
Wilton Miss Releanor Atwill began her first term six miles northwest of Wilton in Cedar County last Monday. She is very devoted to her work. J. F. Stevens and wife from Columbus Junction and Mrs. W. H. Clarke and daughter from Omaha left Monday after visiting Harry Stevens. Miss Curtis’ Sunday school class presented her a surprise. Curtis plans to study music at Oberlin. Mrs. Stainer and daughter Belle from Tipton visited friends Wednesday. Ida Moore and baby depart to join her husband in New Mexico for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Cedar County
J. F. Stevens
Columbus Junction
W. H. Clarke
Omaha
Lef Mconday
Harry Stevens
Anna Curtis
Miss Curtis
Oberlin
Stain
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief
Test the curative powers of Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head and you are sure to continue the treatment. Relief is immediate and a cure follows. It soothes and heals the membrane. Price 50 cents at druggists or by mail Fly Brothers 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Fly Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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Ethel Clifford
John Dunphy
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Minneapolis
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Mae Sopher
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Iowa State
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Monroe Street
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J. B. Lewis
Beston, Mass
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