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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1905

Page

6

Mrs Lucy A Erwin Dies in South Muscatine

Mrs Lucy A Erwin a native of Louisa County died last night at 12 oclock at her home 1119 Kansas Street South Muscatine after a two year illness Funeral arrangements to be announced in the Journal She is survived by husband and three children Minnie Billings Earl and Grace plus four sisters and one brother.

Lucy A. Erwin South Muscatine Kansas Street Musserville Minnie Billings Oklahoma Earl Grace George Bike Grandview C. Benn Joseph Weaterfelt T. J. Fowler Muscatine Island Esierman Journal West Hill Citizens’ Railway Park Tony Bersch Wm. Holmes Will Luttoway Nellie Fuller Carrie Becky Minnie Mary Wertz Gertrude Hannah Bersch August Fuller Ralph and Raymond Richard Rogers Phil Roerback Main Street Dubuque Washington Edith Loffe Chicago R. Davis Lone Tree Hoopes Frank Crow Curtis Deems Geo. King Wapello Oliver Kuriger Fairport Reuben Whitman Earl Avenue Moline Elias Fruitland J. Joers Lola Bend Kansas City Harry Schaef Hattie Johnston Muscatine T. P. Russell Florence Celia Russell A. Park Stella Rock Island W. D. Harris Montezuma J. W. Walker Mr. Walker Myrtle Whitmer D. Wright Ed. Stevens Tipton Walter Shaffer Marie Schmidt John Kaufman H. W. Wildasin E. R. Healey Leith Evangeline Wallace M. E Ada Casselbary C. M. Marshall Maude Redfield E. Patton Lillian J. F. MccSwiggin Victor Ila Nellie Anna Curtis Mrs. Sperry Corning Corning College F. B. Carson Kenosha Wis Geo. Delaney Rev. Thorne Charles Ruff Davenport Ruff West Fourth Street St. Mary’s Church Elizabeth Mahanna J. B. Mac-Intyre Sperry John Luellen Walter Luellen Geo. Sherberger Denver Minor Merle Wallace Ithaca N. Y Wallace George Wagner Wilton H. A. Smith

West Liberty residents busy with fairs and visits

West Liberty and Wapello report busy week with state fair attendance, eclipse watching, and numerous callers. Locals including Fritz Jenson Grant Nichols and Vera Briggs travel to Muscatine Denver and Des Moines for fairs while racing at Wapello draws crowds and a notable accident injuries Noah Letts in Lettsville.

Wapsie Township West Liberty Fritz Jenson Grant Nichols Muscatine Ailsworth West Branch Jessie Sloan New Boston Denver Colorado Phila Watson P. H. Crowe Marion Frank Speight Vera Briggs Mildred Jenkinson Downey Nutting Rock Island Jim Ney Bert Keith C. F E. Mosher Linn Birkett Elmer Anderson C. H. Milnes Harold Phillips Canada C. D.gibson Gibson Mattie Floyd G. B. Embree Atalissa Doty Iowa City Albert Whitacre Ora Nicho Will Baxter Chicago Ady Sixth Street John Sullivan Lew Jenkinson Harry Hazelett Tipton Jordon Jackson Albert Lea W. W. Anderson Madanna Ogle A. W. Jackson Wesnees Wapello Fair Noah R. Letts Lettsville Wapello Franklin Street Court House Mr. Letts

Wilton Fair grounds improve track and facilities

Wilton Iowa August 31 The Wilton Fair association has been busy improving the fair grounds over the past week. The track is in excellent condition and a new judge s stand and band stand have been erected enhancing the grounds appearance.

Wilton Wilton Fair Association Wilton Fair Poland China Chester G. W. Pool Muscatine County

Fron t Street Injury Reported After Dragging Incident

A man on Main Street was dragged a distance causing severe leg and knee scrapes. Police or responders noted the injures and the incident prompted a medical evaluation.

Fer

Newbro's Herpicide touted as scalp antiseptic aid

In a sun and snow themed ad the piece promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a superior hair dressing that can prevent dandruff related hair loss. It claims the product kills the dandruff germ and improves scalp feel and hair styling with one or two applications. Sample offer and Detroit address included.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Self Cure Promise Advertises Dr. King's Pills

An old advertisement urges constipated readers to panic less by curing themselves with Dr. King's New Life Pills sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp

Standings of the Clubs in Major Leagues and Iowa League

The standings show records across American and National Leagues, American Association, Three League, Western League, and Iowa League. Teams such as Philadelphia New York Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati and others list wins and losses, with multiple clubs below and above .500, reflecting season progress.

Philadelphia Iccee A Nccne Esceses New York Ca Yauks Boston Seeeesess Suidee Cncc Uss Ose Ea Swromiminoe Ccc Ce Cuees W. L New Ge Taeusenns Pittsburgh Ccessse Chicago Veeteenee Philadelphia Cieeueen Cincinnati Seeess Ee Vesussee Seesess American Association Cte Cccaee Eeegess Milwaukee Coecess Minneapolis Seedasa Wees Eukwessueae Toledo Ea Eas Moenpens Chy Davenport Panes Springfield Biootinmion Weeeess Cedar Rapids Cce Ikaw Beenes W. LL Dee Moiméee Dan Hever Eee GY Nc Marshalltown Burlington

Yesterday's Results In American Association Games

Scores from yesterday include Washington 1 1 tie with Chicago and 15 innings, Boston 4 St Louis 4, Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 2, Detroit 5 New York 3. Many games postponed by rain including York St Louis and Cedar Rapids Decatur. notable scores include Minneapolis 5 Columbus 4, Kansas City 6 Louisville 3, St Paul 5 Toledo 2 in 10 innings, Davenport 7 Springfield 6, Bloomington 6 Rock Island 0, Peoria 8 5, Des Moines 5 Omaha 1, Denver 10 St Joseph 5, Pueblo 4 Sioux City 2, Des Moines doubleheader listed, and Boone 2 Ottumwa 1.

Chicago Washington Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit New York Perindeipnie-Pitteburs York-St. Louis American Association Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo Davenport Springfield Bloomington Rock Island Cedar Rapids Decatur Peoria Dubuque

Washington at Chicago and more matchups listed

A slate of games includes Washington versus Chicago, Philadelphia facing Cleveland, New York meeting Detroit, Boston playing St Louis, and St Louis at Pittsburgh.

Farewell Dinner for Morning Sun Pastor Nesbit

The United Presbyterians on the church lawn held a pleasant dinner with many present including guests. The program featured children and ministers. Rev. Nesbit and wife planned to leave Morning Sun next week as he resigns to pursue postgraduate study in Princeton with no definite plans thereafter.

United Presbyterians Graham J. P. Nesbit Christina Nesbit Keokuk U. P Living Lake Princeton N. J Mrs. Nesbit Morning Sun

Labor Day Wire Walking Exhibit Promises Crowd Draw

Reno the king of wire walkers has been secured to perform on Labor Day next Monday. A wire stretched between the two tallest Second Street buildings will host the act. He will walk in wooden shoes stand on his head and ride a bicycle across the gap.

Reno Second Street

Yeoman Lodge Sets Open Meeting Tomorrow at Fisch Hall

Muscatine Yeoman lodge arranges an open meeting at Fisch hall tomorrow evening. Hon. John D. Dennison, referee in the investigation of J. E. Paul’s actions, will be present along with W. H. Beck, president of the Eastern Iowa district.

Yeoman Lodge Muscatine Homestead Fisch Hall John D. Dennison J. E. Paul W. H. Beck Iowa

J W Holland to Present Three Church Entertainments

Rev J W Holland assistant pastor of the Methodist First church will give three entertainments over three nights. He will perform at Sweetland tonight High Prairie tomorrow and Muscatine Island Saturday in Muscatine area churches.

J. W. Holland Methodist Church Methodist First Church Muscatine Sweetland High Prairie Muscatine Island

Letts Residents Respond to Fire and Travel Plans

Letts Iowa residents report on a major fire that destroyed most of the north block except two buildings and prompted rebuilding plans. The town notes travel departures to Denver and western points for about three weeks, social events, fair attendance, and various local visits and illnesses.

Letts Bo Hildebrand Bert Snyder Leo Dalton Denver Colo Masons Dr. Thompson Rebekahs Opera House T. Lee Duncan Columbus City Barton Garrett

Local Notes From La Grove and Letts Community

Mrs Chas Dennison returned from Washington after a short visit. H J Bedwell sold hogs at Letts Fri and Sat. Letts residents mourn fire losses with insurance under one fourth. Mr and Mrs John McNamer and two sons visited the Wag ner family. Charlie Estie bought a carload of goods.

la Grove Sandy Grove Chas. Dennison Washington H. J. Bedwell Letts John McNamer Harry Ira Fred Wagner Charlie Estie

Fine steers of Robert Duncan Mon at Muscatine show

A large number from this vicinity traveled to Muscatine on Tuesday to attend the business show. S. L. Johnston and daughter Sweet a Columbus Junction callers Monday.

Robert Duncan Monay Muscatine S. L. Johnston Sweet Columbus Junction Monay

Community Notes from Haskins Iowa August Update

Local brief items report visits and moves in Haskins Iowa including Morgan and Allerton residents visiting Ot tumwa friends. John Houseal moves to Harry White farm and John Miller relocates near Crawfordsville. J O Jones hosts Ainsworth visitors and J E Emmons shifts to the section house. Several locals travel to Washington for a Canada trip.

Haskins Morgan Allerton Ottumwa Alcorn Chas. McCurdy Washington John Houseal Harry White John Miller Crawfordsville J. O. Jones Ainsworth J. E. Emmons Pat Boyd Dan Morarity Pat Flanagan Larry Colton Fred Fisher Canada

Vacation excursion rates offered by railroads in 1995

The Iowa Central and other lines list low round trip fares for summer travel from Bilrick Junction JT to Duluth 13.30 Denver area 24.60 Salt Lake City 37.00 Portland 49.85 Hot Springs 2.00. sale after June 1st with varying limits and stopovers. Contact A. B. Cutts G P T for full details.

Pacific Coast Iowa Central Bilrick Junction St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Portland Ore Hot Springs Ark California Agen A. B. Cutts

Dr Cal W Smith Office Hours Listed

Dr Cal W Smith at 118 Iowa Avenue offers hours 9 30 to 11 30 am and 2 30 to 4 30 pm Other hours by appointment Iowa Telephone office 73 M Iowa Telephone House 320 X Mississippi Valley House 2059

Iowa Mississippi Valley

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