Local social notes and bargain sales fill Muscatine day
Individuals visit and travel across Lone Tree Cedar Street Wilton and Nichols with many names mentioned. McCorm Dry Goods Co announces a large women apparel bargain sale all day Saturday. Workers and visitors include A Crawford R S Amlong Frank Bowman Mrs Leffingwell Dr E H King Ella Moylan George Herwig and others with trips to Iowa City Wapello Mich igan and Newton. Local events include a German M E church service and a poultry exhibit entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCorm Dry Goods Co
H. Stellrecht
M. E
W. C. Schultze
Wapello
Virgil Jones
Henry Pressler
West Seventh Street
Newton
Town City
Pleasant Prairie News and Local Happenings
Pleasant Prairie notes report Mr and Mrs John Henke conducting business in Muscatine and several residents visiting relatives in Moline Davenport and Chicago. It mentions Miss Bessie Welsh visiting and a fifth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Erwin Allbee. Grangers shipped coal to Blue Grass while local farmers moved livestock to Chicago Davenport and Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
John Henke
Muscatine
Bessie Welsh
Glenn McElroy
Erwin Allbee
Elmer Walters
Perry Baker
Plitt Brothers
Chicago
John Jackman
Grandma Stormer
Durant
J. Metz
Davenport
Frank Plett
Frank Kelley
David Jenkins
Moline
Blue Grass
Bible Class for Business Men Organized by Y M C A
Rev J N Elliott leads a Business Men's Bible class meeting Tuesdays at 12 30 in Dr Beveridge’s offices Second Street German American Bank building The study plan covers the life of Paul from preparation to hereafter with topics like conversion missionary zeal and arrest and imprisonment The aim is to form a strong class among city business and professional men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Beveridge
Second Street
Paul
Rome
Elliott
Electric Bitters Promoted as Cure in Cure-All Ad
An 介绍 advertises Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble. The ad notes a price of 50 cents and is from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Illinois City residents visit relatives across Quad Cities
Mrs. M Reeves left Friday for Moline to visit her children there. Dr and Mrs Walker traveled to Rock Island and Davenport to see friends. Dr Walker returned Monday while Mrs Walker stayed in Davenport briefly. Mrs Wm Martis and children of Carbon Cliff came home Saturday after a week with the Snell family and Mr Snell’s illness. John Tyler spent a few days last
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
M. Reeves
Moline
Mr. Snell
John Tyler
Pink Pills Promise Aid for Anemia in Growing Girls
A newspaper notice touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for the anemia of development affecting girls. It cites a Davenport Iowa case of recovery after a year of treatment and notes the pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Davenport
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y
Thanksgiving reminiscences and local visits noted
The article records residents returning from business in Moline and Rock Island, travels of Miss Audrey Hayes to Fairport, and health updates on Charles Sneil and Wm. France. It also notes a Thanksgiving dinner with old-time conversations and upcoming Ladies’ Circle day next Saturday with expected full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Brisbine
T. Morehead
Moline
C. Reed
Rock Island
Audrey Hayes
Fairport
Charles Sneil
France
Ladies’ Circle
Positive Cure for Dan Druff Dandruff and Itching
Advertises Zemo as a quick cure for dandruff and itching scalp. Claims to destroy dandruff germ, prevent hair loss, and improve hair color and scalp cleanliness. Sold nationwide with samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St Louis and A. W. Morgan 107 W. 2nd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
W. 2Nd St
Prairie Grove Notes Visitors and School Report
Prairie Grove notes record Mrs. Helen McCann and family visiting Nebraska for three weeks. A closing out sale of Jack Buckman drew attendees including Robi Pinney Chas McCann Wm and Frank Wilkins Black Dice and H T Swart and son. Thanksgiving week was spent by Charles Schiele family with Miller family at Sunbury. School opened with pupils Jesse Swart Allen McCann Ross Black Carl Helen Schiele Vernon Mildred Dice Mary Minnie John Schneider and teacher Miss Isabelle Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
Helen McCann
Nellie Kirby
Nebraska
Messrs
Robi, Pinney
Chas
McCann
Frank Wilkins
Black
Dice
H. T. Swart
Jack Buckman
Charles Schiele
Miller
Sunbury
John Stoker
Roland
Mary
Martin Black
West Liberty
Jesse Swart
Allen McCann
Ross Black
Carl
Helen Schiele
Vernon
Mildred Dice
Minnie
John Schneider
Isabelle Green
Thanksgiving visits and a new birth in Foster Illinois
Local families recount Thanksgiving travel with Edward Anderson family returning to Burlington Iowa and Victor Anderson visiting. Agnes and Alice Gillett from Muscatine spend time with parents Frank and Gillett. Mary Anderson stays with sister in Sweetland Center where Freise couple welcome a daughter. Ed Feldman family visit Wilton Iowa. Copperas Creek iron bridge near William Powell’s now complete. Cline Hessmen couple welcome a daughter born Friday November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ill
Edward Anderson
Edward, Jr
Burlington
Iowa
August Anderson
Victor Anderson
Agnes
Alice Gillett
Muscatine
Frank J. Gillett
Mary Anderson
Lee Freise
Sweetland Center
Friese
Ed. Feldman
Wilton
Copperas Creek
William Powell
Cline Hessmen
Bishop Morrison Appeals for Advent Offering to Fund Episcopate
The Diocese of Iowa aims to raise 50000 for an Episcopate fund to support a new bishop. Bishop Theodore N Morrison asks all Sunday schools and clergy to donate Advent offerings to J K Deming in Dubuque. The money, once invested, will pay an assistant bishop's salary and strengthen church growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
T. N. Morrison
J. K. Deming
Dubuque
Sage
Diocese of
Theodore N. Morrison
Thanksgiving Visits Trace Local Social Ties
Residents from Cairo and surrounding towns spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. Mrs. Eva Bedwell and Mrs. Effie Skipton joined family near Letts. Visitors included R. M. Lee, Perry Kephardt, and Robt. Curtis. Hon. Francis Cushman and his mother arrived from Tacoma to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Eva,Bedwell
George Soloman
Effie Skipton
Winfield
O. C. Farmer
Letts
E.S. Curtis
Chicago
Ben
Francis Cushman
L. N. Cushman
Tacoma
Wash
Fredonia Saturday visitors and local social notes
Fredonia Iowa locals record a flurry of visits and social calls. Lawrence Crull spent Friday with Mrs. John Lamb and Doris. Miss Alice Benning from Muscatine stayed with Cleo Crull over Sunday. Mrs. Ann Lee of Conesville visited with niece Mrs. Eva Bedwell Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Lawrence Crull
Muscatine
John Lamb
Doris
Fruitland
Willis Diller
Letts
Alice Benning
Cleo Crull
Ann Lee
Conesville
Eva Bedwell
Joe Duncan
Winfield
Jay J. Carr
A. H. Freers
Fred Wagner
J. F. Chandler
Wapello
Emma McDaniel
Hally Carr
Cedar Rapids
Jay Carr
H. J. Gaskings
Sanford
A. Williams
Geneva Lee
George Kranz
Bailey Murray
Ainsworth Residents Go About Their Holiday Travels
A roundup of local residents leaving Ainsworth for distant homes and visits. Lewis De Harpport heads to Los Angeles after a two week stay with his father. Grace Cunningham flies to Crawfordsville with her grandmother. Several others return home or move about including Mrs. Walton and Elizbeth, Geo. M. Welch, Clarence Easter, Mrs. J. W. Dunham, Ruth Ora, Mrs. N. M. Anderson, Mrs. J. Lindley Coon, Stanley, Mrs. A. E. Jones, Mrs. F. G. Sands, Mrs. Grant Whitaker and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lewis de Harpport
Los Angeles
Cal
John de Harpport
Grace Cunningham
Sophronia Easter
Crawfordsville
Walton
Elizabeth
Warren Donaldson
Washington
Geo. M. Welch
Omaha
Clarence Easter
Rock Island
Chicago
J. W. Dunham
Ruth Ora
N. M. Anderson
J. Lindley Coon
Stanley
Newton
S. C. Pearson
A. E. Jones
F. G. Sands
ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Skin Diseases
An advertisement claims ZEMO is a clean external liquid that draws germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them. It asserts instant relief and a permanent cure for all skin and scalp diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
Public notice on sewer improvements in Muscatine Iowa
Public notice lists final estimate plot and schedule for sewerage improvements in Sub-sewerage District No 16 Muscatine. It covers Fifth Street from Pine to Broadway Linn Street Spruce and Locust between Fourth and Fifth. Paper on file in City Recorder for inspection and objections due by December 17 1908 at 7 30 p m before City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
Fifth Street
Pine Street
Broadway Street
Linn Street
Spruce Street
Locust Street
Fourth
City Recorder
City of Muscatine
Public Notice of Sub-sewerage District 13 Plans Muscatine
The final estimate plat and schedule for Sub-sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine Iowa are on file with the City Recorder for public inspection. Objections to the assessment or prior proceedings must be filed by December 17 1908 at 7 30 PM for hearing and consideration by the City Council. Gustav Wets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
City Recorder
City of Muscatine
Gustav Wets
Copperas Creek Births and Local Visits Chronicle
Copperas Creek Illinois December 4 1908 born to Mr and Mrs Walter Hinkley a ten pound daughter December 1 1908. Mr and Mrs J McNall and children returned home after visiting Buffalo Iowa. Albert Mewes of Illinois City stayed with his sister Mrs G Kleist. Mr and Mrs Wm Colberg visited sister Mrs H Muchow near Ferdinand. Mrs D Aertman and two daughters and Rheinold Muchow from Reedsburg Wisconsin stayed with the Colbergs. Mrs Creider and children spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Chas Franklin. Mr and Mrs Frank Vanatta and family of Foster visited Gal Stewart. E Getz and son of Morton NL spent days in area on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Ill
Walter Hinkley
J. McNall
Buffalo
Iowa
Albert Mewes
Illinois City
G. Kleist
Wm. Colberg
Gal. Stewart's
E. Getz
Masonic Bodies Schedule Monthly Meetings Iowa Lodge and Related Bodies
The notice lists Masoni c groups and their meeting times: Iowa Lodge No 2 A and A M meets first Tuesday. Washington Chapter No 4 and Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters with stated convocations on specific Fridays. Molay Commandery and I O R M. Musquitino Tribe No 96 meets Thursdays at 8 pm at Xooman ball. Visiting chiefs and officers announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
P. Ingham
W. M. L. Johnson
Washington
B. M
A. E. Othmer
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lesotte
L. Johnson
Molay Commandery
D. Lezotte
E. C. W. BH. Graff
O. R. M. Musquitino Tribe No
Daniel Borgstedt
Lester Smith
Local Weavers Group Plans Regular Meetings
M. L. A. Bend City Ludgh No 143 Modern Brotherhood of Aweird meets on the first and third Monday evenings each month at the K of P building. A cordial invitation is extended to all weavers in good standing. Dr. EK H H King is president and Chas Kyas is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praternal Bankers Reserv
Yeomen Hall
Wu. Appe
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwoud
Sauker
M. L. A. Bend City
Brotherhood of Aweird
K. of P
EK H H. King
Chas. Kyas
Muscatine Castle
Yeo
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Cul Ky of Honor Muscatine Court Meeting Notes
Cul Ky of Honor Muscatine Court No. 677 meets every second and fourth Monday evening in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. J. Coster, Chancellor. K. G. Schoenig, Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
H. JF. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. J. Howard
E. P. Day
Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
J. &,. Coster
K. G. Schoenig
Knights OF Columbus
Maccabes
Brethene
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge
K. P. Hall
Avenue
Fred Beitel
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Fraternal Fragments From Local Lodges
G A KR Meavogtaklers Ghelby Norman Post No 231 holds meetings the first and third Tuesdays at the G A R ball on least Second sireet Visiting members welcome Commander J H Munroe Adjutant Gus Schmidt Muscatin week Tes JSCATINE AERIE No 8 meets Tuesday evenings at 8 pm in the lodge ball over Dunbar where Eagle ors welcome W P OO E S ELECTA CHAPTES No 52 meets the second and fourth Mondays with Mrs Letta Shafit W ay and Mrs August Uthmer Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. KR
Meavogtaklers
Ghelby Norman
Ball
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Dunbar
OO. E. S. Electa Chaptes No. 52
Letta Shafit
W. Ay
August Uthmer
Sec.y
Downey Social News and Local Visits in Iowa City
Downey Iowa reports Lewis Jenkinson and Walter Lawton visiting Iowa City as business callers. The second lecture course is set for Thursday December 1 1908 in Bank hall. Mesdames Susan Gates and Sarah Gates called on Monday. Charles Secrest of Town City visited Pearl Jenkinson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Allen Hemingway and son Johnny stayed with Mrs Jane Jenkinson Sunday. The Ladies Aid of the M P church meets at Mrs Frank Wilson Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Lewis Jenkinson
Walter Lawton
Iowa City
Bank Hall
Susan Gates
Sarah Gates
Charles Secrest
Town City
Pearl Jenkinson
Allen Hemingway
Johnny
Jane Jenkinson
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. P. Church
Frank Wilson
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ALUME
A. Crawford
Lone Tree
R. S. Amlong
Cedar Street
Frank Bowman
A. M. E. Leffingwell
California
E. H. King
Ella Moylan
Henry Stellrecht
Tri-Cities
George Herwig
Payton, Ia
David Herwig
Toast Eighth Street
John Fischer
Cotter
J. J. Mapes
Nichols
McColm Dry Goods Co
M. E. Goodrich
Michixgaen
A. B. Clapp
Fast Second St
Fred Kirschner
Barger & Barrows
Irving B. Richman
Richman
State Historical Society
Benjamin Goldstein
East Seventh Street
Samuel Waxenburg
Beveridge’s Office
J. N. Elliott
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
ED Pinauds
ED. Pinaud
Bishop Morrison
NEW Fund
Corn Products Refining Company
New York
I" Anu
Havercamp's
Prescription
Society
Romona Council No. 52
Maccabee Air
Isabel Norton
Pocahontas
Luelia Bail
Ot Wampum
Aud. Stark
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
America
Woodmen Ball
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Wooodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoedlin
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Myrile
E. C. Ingraham
EB. C. Ingraham
West
Otb
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment No
M. P. Goff
L. BE. Alkens, W. P
Bb. P. O. Elks
B. P. A Elks
Elks Hall
East Front Street
Elks
Wm. J. Watson Elcome
John P. Breen
Knights OF Pythias
OMING
K. S. BE
Mee
Lowa Avenue
Ug. FE
W. McDougal
A c F
Yeomayg
Wavie Niebling
Yy Crouch
Gussie Muir
J. A. Berte
A. G. Bestenlebner
Fin. i G. K
Hershey State Bank of Muscatine
Hershey State Bank
COOK
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G Stein
J. R. Reuling
R. K. Smith
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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