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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1913

Page

7

Local notes on visits and society events in city

Visitors and residents appear in town list as Robbins and Ziegler Connecticut Mutual Life district agents, Mr and Mrs B L Maskey of Lone Tree, Mrs B L Stickard of Nichols, Silia of Nichols, and L J Maskey with Merrill of Kalona called on friends, shopped, or returned from Oklahoma. Havercam church society bake sale announced for Saturday.

Bll Maskey Lonetras West EM Baptist Church Havercam Adv C. EB Siliea Nichols B. L. Stickard Nichola Fms

Munit wagon inquiry and local ads from Weld area

Advertisements note H J Miler of Wapello traveling to the city for business and social calls. Bundled promotions include Schmidt Music Co price cut, fur discounts, a Dram sale, and local visits by Mrs W L Ady and Miss Ruth Hantt. Mr. and Mrs. R D Elliott return from a day of errands and social visits in town.

H. J. Miler Wapollo Yextor Doushness Schmidt Music Co Dramawarthis Chivomb Columbus Junction Ruth Hantt R. d. Elliott Arts Frlands Elty

Philadelphia to Honor Patriot Financiers of Wars

Philadelphia plans sparing recognition for four local patriots known as scandal patriots who aided the country in major conflicts. Robert Morris financed the American Revolution Stephen Girard helped fund War of 1812 efforts David W Clark assisted in Mexican War financing Jay Cooke played a key role in government loans during the Civil War. The city will place their names in the city hall.

Philadelpia Philadelphia Robert Morris Stephen Girard Dovcd W. Clark Jay Sooke

Rail switch controversy between Rock Island and M N S rails

Controversy erupts as Rock Island refuses to switch M N S cars to local team tracks. Muscatine North South officials say cars must be unloaded at designated tracks, while shippers lobby the railroad commission. Outcome hinges on freight handling in the city.

Rock Island Rock Inland Railroad Dailey Holbert Muscatine North & South Votan Votaw Iowa

Local Social Roundup in Wilton and Davenport

Wilton residents and visitors fill a Thursday with social calls and errands in Muscatine Davenport and Durant. Local births and church group meetings mark the day with Mrs Floyd Mamlin welcoming a baby boy, and the Ladies Sewing Circle at St Mary’s Church sharing work and a lunch. Delegates for the W R B C department convention are named, including Miss Amelia Allen and Mrs C Fulton.

Wilton Dee Frank Blanchard Muscatine Knott Davenport Jeverett Hain Maton City F.C. Weekes Caroling Marclf Chas, Melwig Mary Eva Melwig Iyaac Peiffer John Hemping Durant Wwicinty John’ McClean Orville Ward Id. Wothan Glen, Cummings H. W. Wall Chas Henderson L. R. Henderson Mort Sullivan Iowa City End Floyd Mamlin St. Mary's Catholic Church Ti. Ruf P. Ruswell Emma Thompson West Liberty McCartney Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Z. S. Hain Henderson Robert, Hickey EB. P. Hoover W. RB Department Amelia Allen

Jad Salte for Kidney Relief Warned by Advertisement

An old advertorial describes backache and dull misery from sluggish kidneys and promotes Jad Salte as a remedy. It claims the salt mixture clears urinary waste, relieves soreness, and cleanses kidneys by using grape and lemon juice acids with lithia, touting ease, low cost, and pleasant effervescence.

District convention delegates and Royal Neighbor officers named

Mrs. John Osnier and Mrs. R H Schroeder named as district convention delegates with Mrs Leora Duncan and Mrs Emma Thompson visiting Davenport from Muscatine. Royal Neighbor Lodge elected officers led by Oracle Mrs Kt H Schroeder and Recorder Mrs George Sherberger. birthday party for Mrs Rick at George Tick home drew about forty guests with a keepsake plate.

John Osnier R. H. Schroeder Leora Duncan Emma Thompson Muscating Wo. Hall West Liberty Royal Neighbor Lodge Oracle Kt. H Schroeder George Rick Roy Kelley Recorder George Sherberger Recaiver Chas. Brumbaugh Marshall John. McCartney Inner Sentinel Hillier Outer Bentinel 0. Robertson Board of Managers John Osmers Leithi and Mason Rick

Fredonia Social Notes Chronicle Local Visits

Fredonia records show Mr and Mrs LM Dallmyer and children visiting East Concord relatives. Mrs S L Johnston from North Concord spent time with her mother Mrs Fannie Wadener. Mrs Frank George and two children visited kin near Cone. Nellore Lee of Muscatine spent days with sister Mrs Bart Bedwell and others. Jesse Mickey and daughter visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Mickey. Henry Wallsinger family near Bard hosted visits. Joe Skipton and children traveled to Bard to see sister Mrs Scott Vandyke. R M Lee of Muscatine visited relatives. Jesse Lupton of Washington, Iowa, made a business call. Mrs Frank Orr and baby and Miss Ethel Johnston of North Concord stayed with grandmother Mrs Fannie Wagner. Pad Mosley dropped by Saturday night and Sunday. Charlie Soloman of Eldon spent Sunday with parents Mr and Mrs Geo Soloman. 24 0 R Knott of Friendship Wis arrived Saturday for a weeks visit.

Fredonia Mre Lm, Dallmyer East Concord McDaniel S. L.johnston North Concord Fannie ‘Wadener Frank George Cone Iiss Nellore Lee Muscatine Jesse Lupton Washington Frank Orr Bmby Ethel Johnston Fannia Wagner Mosley Land Charlie Soloman Eldon Epent Geo. Soloman R. Knott Friendship Wis

Thanksgiving society dinners in Hazel Dell and nearby homes

Det. Foster and Mrs. John Bowser attended a Thanksgiving Day society dinner at Felix Vanatto's home in Hazel Dell. An oyster supper at Fred Frevermuth's home on Thanksgiving night supported Pine Bluff M E church. Attendees included Geo Freyermith and family, OW Freyermitch and daughter Alta, and Roy Gillett party members. Elbert McGreer noted luncheon plans for December 12 at a local inn.

Clarence Freyermitch Alta Givan

Veteran of Prussian War Succumbs in Muscatine Today

Paralytic strokes yesterday proved fatal for Cor Hildebrand 72 year old resident of 702 West Seventh Muscatine He survived by one daughter Miss Louise and was active in the German Lutheran church Maennerchor and Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W His career included service in the German Austrian war 1848 1856 and the Franco Prussian conflict of 1870 and 1871 He came to America in 187? and lived in Muscatine since then His death occurred around 2 am today with his condition deteriorating after a second stroke and was widely noted by friends in the community.

Cor Hildebrand Thig City West Seventh Hildebrand Germany France America Muscatine Mustazine Hig Rends Louise Moerber Cuthersn Church Dinscp Ine Maennerchor Eagle Laise No A. O. Uw

Marriage at M B Parsonage Colum bus Junction

The marriage of Miss Lela Devore and W W Floyd Marston occurred Thursday forenoon at the M B parsonage in Columbus Junction with two witnesses. A wedding dinner followed at the J O Devore home. A Friday evening crowd gave them a chaw. Joy and happiness wished.

Tower Bluffs M. B Columbus Junction Lela Devore Floyd Marston J. O. Devore Frank Gelser Winfield Devore Jemme Lilja State Teachers’ College Cerdar Falls Jv A. Lilia Lee Colton John Butcher Larry Colton Thomas Colton Eva James Colton Migs Gertrude Klotz Magentine Thomas Sablons James Kerr Harry Simmons Mary Simmons Laureate Boysen Milo Doncan Raymond Moody Zion Ogakis Minn C- Gabriel Will Kautman Jona Tessie Moody Hede Boysens Peter Henderson Irom Wilton Jamson Brothers

Choice Articles from the Philippine Islands

A catalog-style notice listing Lacbon Panamas, Romblon mats, Fast Cards, Manila Cigare, and Oriente Cigarettes offered by C. A. Short & Co. from Lucena Tay. Items described include handwoven hats, durable grass mats, travel goods, and tobacco products with prices and mail options.

Philippine Islands Viswa Ecéneas Islands Manila Cigare Cigare Toad Io Philippines Oriente Cigarettee C. A. Short & CO Lucena Tay

Prairie Grove Thanksgiving Visitor Notes

Prairie Grove items report visits and family gatherings including Glen WW and Pinney at Wie Be West Liberty, Monta Owen with father in Wilton, Charley Schuele and Louise at Davenport, Vern Thompson en route Town City, and Roy Sheets with family at West Liberty. Casual social notes from local families and relatives.

Prairie Grove Mort Glen Pinney West Liberty J. BR West Liberty C. E. Dice G. Gongwer Martin Black Monta Owen Wilton Charley Schuele Louise Davenport Vern. Thompson Guy and Kubile Charley Swart Amily West Tide Erty Dice Charley Croxin Atalisse Roy Sheets Ais Lindly Heald Li G Gongwer Bape West Branch Gus Kreamer Henry Lin Finger West Liverty, S

Notice in Muscatine County District Court suit

Original notice in the district court of Muscatine County Iowa, Maggis Binterniciater, plaintiff, vs Frederick Baker and Hannah Baker his wife and unknown heirs devises executors and all others claimants to the west 30 acres of the northwest quarter of Section 6 Township 76 North Range 3 West describing the land and asking to confirm title against all defendants with default if not answering by January 6 1914 and Jayne Hofman attorneys for plaintiff.

Tistricy Court of Iowa Muscatine County Maggis High Prairie Road District Court Maggie Bhrneryelster Frederick Baker Hannah Baker Plajoff Caid Court Caid Jayne & Hofman Pialntit

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