Local Notes on Travel and Social Scene
A scan of city society items notes James McElroy leaving for Davenport on the noon train, Miss Rosalie Arnold visiting from Ottumwa by the Firefly, and Mrs. Sue Davenport heading to Davenport after a visit. Also mentions Prof Irwin Pepper arriving from Ottumwa and several others arriving or departing for Chicago Des Moines and Chester Illinois. Community events include Labor Day parade plans and Armory Hall dance details with admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Battey Family Sightings Reported on Firefly Train
Miss Kate Weingert arrived on last evening's Firefly from Chicago. Christian Weinand returned from the Chicago encampment. A band concert accompanies the Presbyterian lawn social at Giesler's corner Linn and Second streets tonight. Chas Huttig and wife came back to St. Louis on the Firefly after visiting Peter Musser's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Weingert
Chicago
Christian Weinand
Presbyterian Lawn Social
Giesler’s Corner
Linn
Second Streets
Chas. Huttig
St. Louis
Peter Musser
Local Notices and Advertisements Highlight Listings and Remedies
A fragment from a local paper notes an address at 1w West 24 St opposite the Boston Store. It promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for burns and injuries and cites testimonials for Drane’s Ointment. It mentions John R. Ellis returning from Westchester to help found a Court of Honor lodge and notes Mrs Morehouse visiting Springfield, Missouri. Thompson’s Book Store advertises school books and supplies for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
24 St
Boston
Thompson’s
School Vacation Nearing End Opens New Year Sales
Readable lines describe back to school promotions at Schmidt store with new year deals and merchandise. Buyers are urged to act quickly as items are limited and prices drop on select lines.
Chicago to Fort Wayne Rail Trip for National Encampment
Four dollar Chicago to Fort Wayne and return via Nickel Plate Road from September 9 to 12 1900 inclusive with returnable by September 18. Three through daily trains from Chicago at convenient hours. Station details at Van Buren and Pacific avenues. For info contact John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chirazo
Labor Day Festivities promised for city parade and river events
City plans continuous Labor Day celebration next Monday September 3 featuring a grand parade with numerous floats many industrial displays yacht and launch races on the river and an afternoon Wild West Roman Racing Hippodrome and bicycle races at the fairgrounds illuminated by electricity for the first time in fair history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Rock Island
Supt. Fiske
Electric Light and Power Co
Trades and Labor Assembly
West Liberty Folk Attend Columbus Junction Fair
West Liberty sent a notable contingent to the Columbus Junction fair where 103 tickets were sold for the early trains, with many names listed among those traveling on the 10 50 a m departure. The party was chaproned by Henry Polders and included Mr. and Mrs. Windus, Mr. and Mrs. Ady, Dr. Kimball and Dr. Jayne, J A Evans, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Columbus Junction Fair
Thomas Windus
W. D. Ady
W. P. Nichols
Nellie
Dr. Kimball
Dr. Jayne
John A. Evans
Elliott Henderson
Jamess. Smith
M. Whitacre
J. L. Smith
Geo. Miller
Ray Whitacre
Harry Luse
W. H. Cunningham
Cedar County
Muscatine County
Bargain Farm Offers Near Muscatine Explored
Classified advertisement lists multiple farms for sale near Muscatine including 100, 80 and 315 acre parcels with prices around 50 per acre and nearby rail, ships points, fruit, timber, and improvements. Also offers city lots, insurance and collections services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
City
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Minnesota
South Dakota
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Hints Health Claims
An antique advertisement urges readers to heed early indigestion symptoms and nervousness to prevent chronic illness. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for stomach relief nerves blood purification and overall health. Hood's Pills claim liver cures with a 25 cent price.
Labor Day Features In Muscatine Track Program
On Monday September 8 the Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly promises full arrangements for guests. A finest thoroughbred horse aggregation will race on the track and a performance will be staged, described as the most unique ever seen in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sunday School Convention and Picnic Plans
Preparations for a Sunday School convention at the Baptist church and an all day program precede the annual picnic at Marple's grove on Illinois City road hosted by the German M. E. School. Vanatta band of Muscatine to provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Kettelkamp
Marple’s Grove
Illinois City Road
M. E
Vanatta Band of
Muscatine
Alla Foster
Laura
Bessie Gillett
Lucy Watson
Helen Thornton
Kathryne Foster
Oak Grove school opens September tenth
The Oak Grove community notes that school will start on September 10 and urges punctual attendance. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Geo Shield and Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks, traveled recently, with fair attendance at Columbus Junction and parade observers noted.
Pain Killer That Heals Any Pain Instantly
Advertisement promises Lightning Pain Killer that cures internal or external pain instantly. Guaranteed pure and sold for 25¢ and 50¢ at all druggists.
Hopewell Notes On Local Visitations And News
Mrs. J. Q. Beatty spent Tuesday in Muscatine on business. Miss Blanche of Illinois City assists Miss E. Watson with house work. Mr. Briggs visits his ill father in Illinois City. A number of our young people are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Beatty
Muscatine
Miss Blanche
Illinois City
E. Watson
Briggs
Local Fair Week Visits and Wedding Hints
Musserville visitors Mrs J D Fisher and children stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Placke Sr. Mrs E Jenison called on Mrs W O Gray in Muscatine. Wedding bells may ring soon in the neighborhood. Local note on watermelons from Beatty Bros. crop on the Sand Hound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fisher
Musserville
Placke
E. Jenison
W. O. Gray
Muscatine
Hummel
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement promises permanent relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It asserts a money back guarantee if the product fails to cure, urging readers to seek refunds from druggists.
Social evening at Lang home and visits in Shiloh
Young people attended a social party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Lang with ice cream and cake. Miss Kate Byrne and Miss Julia Byrne of St. Louis visited their sister Mrs. John Healy and returned home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Gregg
Dr. Hollister
Mt. Vernon
New York
James Schooley
Springdale
New Sharon
Alice Maxson
Devlin
Marion
James C. Pickering
Cedar Rapids
Maurice
Andrew Nichols
Pike Run
Alma
Nichols
Lone Tree
C. W. Chase
Brooklyn
B. H. Smith
H. J. Tomlinson
Columbus Junction
FE. S. Evans
Des Moines
Mamie Holloway
Tipton
H. N. Lang
Kate
Julia Byrne
St. Louis
John Healy
Mr. Christ
Lizzie Greiner
Chicago
A. J. Greiner
Fishburn
Colorado
Mary Hoskins
Indiana
S. M. Hoskins
Grace Ott
Wilton
W. McGreer
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E Procter & Gamble CO. Cincinnate
Daily Journal
Jon
Thur
James McElroy
Joe van Lent
Mr. Cosgrove
Fairport
Mrs. Harland
Dubuque
Prof
Irwin S. Pepper
Ottumwa
Rosalie Arnold
H. H. Arnold
Sue Davenport
Sam Hughes
Jessie Berg
Chester
Ill
Quincy
Webb Will
South Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Charles Giesenhaus, Jr
John Eade, Jr
Journal
Fast Hill Elk
Kecklerville Nine
East Hill
South Muscatine
F. H. Shellabarger
United States
McBride & Cope’s
Dr. Thomas
John R. Ellis
Westchester
Court of Honor Lodge
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Grenn
Schmidt
D. B. Long & Son
Fort Wayne
Ind
Labor Day
Finn
Thomas Gray
East Fourth Street
Mary Ella
Clara Mead
Minneapolis
Emma Richards
Edith
Lizzie
Alice Shipman
Red Oak
Alice
Princeton
Kentucky
Mary Swain
California
Homer
North Elm Street
George Pemberton
Iowa Falls
Will Enlow
West Branch
Elmer E. Smith
Albert Whitacre
Wisconsin
George Crawford
George Scott
East Sixth Street
Hood
Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy
Linn Street
Elizabeth Harlan
D. D
Graduate American School of Osteopathy
Linn St
Foster, III
Slater
Aledo
Petersville
Daniel Reynolds
Anthony Ricketts
Ricketts
Henry Frevermuth
Josie
Mamie Flynn
John Frevermuth
Watson's
J. H. Foster
Frank
Elmer Reynolds
John Hesser
S. Beardsley
John Reed
Thomas Watson
Milan
Minnie
Ella Keller
Pine Bluff
Pawnee Bill
Sarah Meyer
Oak Grove
Geo. Shield
Hendricks
Ora Esmail
Hallie Waters
Gertrude Cole
Frank Healy
Bessie Duffield
Sweetland
Osee Lake
Randolph
Tilly
Hopewell
Shiloh
Guyfer
Sam
Borger
M.d.wells & Company
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