East and West Unite Over Cooper Medicine Claims
A Chicago tale highlights L T Cooper whose stomach theory and medicine gain rapid eastern traction. August Wittmer of Chicago shares a dramatic recovery after years of invalidism, praising Cooper products as a life changer and noting Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells them and explains their nature to callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cooper
Chicago
St. Louis
Cooper
August Wittmer
Rockwell Court
Havercamp’s
City Visitors and Local Departures Highlight Weekend
Dozens of residents leave for home or travel after visiting in the city. Miss Minnie Penning, Ms Susan Paxon, Mrs F W Moore, and many others depart for Wilton Burlington Davenport Chicago and beyond after shopping meetings or social visits. Numerous notices mention arrivals, visits, and upcoming gatherings with local businesses offering oysters and rooms for rent.
Muscatine School Board Grants Extended Christmas Vacation
The Muscatine school board held a December meeting in the secretary's office. Bills for the month were approved and it was decided to grant teachers and students an extended Christmas vacation from the Friday before Christmas to the day after New Year’s. Numerous vendors are listed among the approved payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine School Board
Horst
C. H. Stoelling and Co
F. H. Shinn & Co
Atkinson Metner & G Resaluas
Thomas Charles & Co
A. J. Nystrom & Co
John W. Millar
Randleman Bros
W. Richards
Muscatine News-Tribune Co
Frank Ashcraft & Son
W. G. Block Co
Conaway-Porter Co
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Neidig
Sure EE Soo
McClare & Co
Sre
Atkinson, Mentzner & Grover
Hatty Holt & Co
Rand, McNally & Co
Silver Burdette & Co
Houghton & Mifflin Co
American Book Co
LaGrille & Sons
Thomas Russell
BirGeeh Din Ohn
Nee Ao
Corry, Vernentin & Co
Steve Walters
Huttig Mafg. Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Receives $8100 Reward Claim
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. It is described as a constitutional remedy taken internally, affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 if it fails to cure and urge sending testimonials to F J Carney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Carney & CO
Toledo
Deeds of Transfer Filed for Journal by Titus
Deeds filed with county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by real estate agent G. M. Titus list transfers. Ruth McKee and others to Leah Nolind in section 20 township 76 north range 4 west for 1009 dollars. Maria Lyon to James A. Adams for 50 dollars. Henry Steffen to William Nissen for 1700 dollars. Ruth McKee to Leah Nolind for lot 5 in block 2 Conesville for 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iown Avenue
Ruth McKee
Leah Nolind
Maria Lyon
James A. Adams
Moscow
Henry Steffen
William Nissen
Stockton
Conesville
Local Family News From Fredonia and Surroundings
Mrs Etta Littrel hosted guests at her Fredonia home on Friday. Harve Ritter from Letts visited his father Isaac Wagner Saturday afternoon. Sandy Grove School opened Monday with Mr Scott Dawson as instructor. Mamie Bliven returned home after aiding Mrs Reaney of Muscatine with sewing. Floyd Johnston and family visited his parents S L Johnston in Fredonia on Sunday. Chas Littrel and sons Ray Roy and Wayne spent Sunday with grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Littrel
Fredonia
Harve Ritter
Letts
Isaac Wagner
Sandy Grove
Scott Dawson
Mamie Bliven
Reaney
Muscatine
Floyd Johnston
Harry
S. L. Johnston
Chas. Littrel
Little
Ray, Roy
Wayne
M C A Team to Play Rock Island Maroons
The Y M C A Junior basketball squad will depart Muscatine tomorrow afternoon for Rock Island to meet the Rock Island Y M C A Junior team in the evening. It is the first out of town game of the year and supporters expect a tough contest as the Maroons are noted for speed. The Muscatine lineup includes Cummins Right Forward Elliot Left Forward O Munn Center W Randall Right Guard W Mohnson Left Forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Y. M. C. A
Muscatine
Cummins
Elliot
O. Munn
W. Randall
W. Mohnson
Illinois City Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Illinois City residents and guests are listed with Sunday visits to Mr. and Mrs. Jos Carlisle. Theo Morehead and family, Lulu Morehead, Mae Neely, Guy Gilbert and son Gus, Alma Ellsworth, Sammel Morehead, and others are noted for calls and visits in nearby towns and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Ill
Harry Titterington
Jos
Carlisle
Theo, Morehead
Maude
Frank
Muscatine
Lulu Morehead
Davenport
Mae Neely
Sears Town
Guy Gilbert
Gus
Henry Morehead
Alma Ellsworth
Mrs. Gilbert of
Edgington
Sammel Morehead
John Morehead
Concord Notes On Local SocialVisits And Guests
Mrs Mary Pig and daughter Hazel of Wilton visit at L L Johnston's home in Concord while Maudie George visits Fredonia friends. Lena Lowe, a Muscatine caller, and Fay Wagner visiting her Fredonia employers spend time with her parents. Alex Blake shows improvement after illness as Clare Wagner visits Chloe Blake, and Sam Littrer family and Mrs V Williams are guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mary Piggot
Hazel
Wilton
L. Johnston
Maudie George
Fredonia
Lena Lowe
Fay Wagner
Walter McCormas
Jno. Barker
Alex Blake
Clare Wagner
Chloe Blake
Sam Littrer
V. Williams
Murderer Wanted at Waukesha Wisconsin
James Baker of Waukesha is sought for the murder of Eugene Courtney four miles south of the city the same evening as the killings of Mr. and Mrs. William Van Winkle in their Fairport cottage. Wisconsin has posted a $500 reward and communities are roused by the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baker
Waukesha
Wis
Eugene Courtney
William van Winkle
Fairport
Wisconsin
Baker
Local Team Leaves for West Liberty for Game
A local basketball team departed this afternoon for West Liberty to face the Independent team there this evening. A number of rooters accompanied the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Dr Kings New Life Pills End Chronic Constipation Help
An advertisement notes a serious breakdown from chronic constipation and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for headache stomach liver and bowel trouble sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Christmas For The Poor Of Muscatine Salvation Army
The Salvation Army calls a big city canvass to gather old clothes toys and money for Muscatine’s needy children. Homes will be visited and donations collected at Walnut and Third Street hall before Christmas Eve. Captain Jensen will arrange pickups for supplies and toys, especially dolls and tin soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Salvation Army
Jensen
Mrs T C Scott Dies at Riverside Age 71
Riverside Iowa December 10 Mrs T C Scott died December 6 1907 at her Riverside home aged 71 after a brief illness of erysipelas and a severe cold. A devout Christian she was a member of the M E church and often said she was ready to go awaiting the Master’s call. She was the mother of five children with three already predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
T. C. Scott
M. E. Church
Rengo fat loss remedy advertised in Detroit catalogs
An advertisement promotes Rengo as a safe natural fat reducer that requires no exercise or dieting. It claims rapid fat loss, improved strength, and easy daily use, with a $1 price per box and free trial packs by mail from The Rengo Co in Detroit. Muscatine a local druggist sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rengo
Rengo Co
Rengo Ride
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgen
Widow Mrs. Scott Dead. Ennis Family Mourns Loss
Mrs. Scott formerly Ball Ennis and Ennis Scott died after long hardships and widowhoods. She is survived by two sons Eugene Ennis of Haskins and Fred Ennis of Washington, three grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from M E church with Riverside Cemetery burial. Interment followed John 10 1 11 cited. Sympathy to the bereaved. Various local notes report births college attendance and hospital trips for residents including Katie Barnett, Gregory Schnobeleon, Anna Kraes, Walter Fesler, J R Meeks, and C S Cummings renting his farm to Ford Martin and John Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ennis
Haskins
Fred Ennis
Washington
Scott
Ball
Jas. Ennis
Riverside Cemetery
Chas. Walker
Katie Barnett
Business
Iowa City
Gregory Schnobeleon
Mercy Hospital
Anna Kraes
Walter Fesler
J. R. Meeks
Seersboro
C. S. Cummings
Ford
Martin
John Hunter
Remains of Guy Corbett Brought Home for Funeral
The body of Guy Corbett arrived in Lone Tree from Kansas City, Missouri. His funeral was held at the Methodist church at 1:30 P M with burial in Swank Cemetery beside his father. Local residents and visitors include Nellie Cornwall of Cedar Rapids and several others attending social and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Guy Corbett
Kansas City
Swank
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Minnie Penning
S. B. Phillips
Burlington
City
Hulda Keller
Ir. B. Idle
H. L. Shearer
F. C. Huffman
Wapello
West Second Street
Bessie Huffman
Susan W. Paxon
F. W. Moore
Jano A. Robbing
Earl Carson
Cotter
Amelia Kautz
New Hampshire Street
Buffalo
C. H. Sterneman
Mary Bothe
John R. Stowell
A.F. Baker
J. W. Walker
Andrew Weiss
Atalissa
Cecelia Hammond
Columbus Junction
F. H. Blowhs
Fred Schomberg
William H. Sherwood
Moline
Bestenlehner
Anna Gibbons
Kewanee
Will
Mrs. J. Artz
James Huffman
Hi Home
Mrs. M. C. Baker
Mel Trotter
Grand _ Rapids, Mich
Sunday Tabernacle
Edith Clark
Kewanee, Ill
Will Bitzer
Seventh Street
Dr. Clapp
East Second St
Emma Hascher
Edward Griffith
Mary
Clinton Bear
West Sixth Street
Alice P. Backer
John Stowell
John Howell
Sherman Street
Ayer
Io J.C. & Co
Atlas
Marquette
W. B.corsets
Eingarten Bros
Ae N. Yu
Ver
South Bend
South Bend Watch Co
Ind
1. M.C
Maroons
Tomor
Waukesha, Wis
Mrs. van Winkle
Renge
China
Philippines
Africa
DR. D. Jayne
United States
Nellie Cornwall
Cedar Rapids
Geo, Miller
A. H. DeLano
Ohio
Miss Simmons
Wellman
Mrs. Cray
Lenora Miller
John France
Myrtle de Lane
Y Book Club
Maude Williams
Geo. Miller
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Neal & Slane
George Stonebarger
Jessie Smith
Justice Jayne
Jennie Dodds
Ida Cotter
Charlotte Potter
Florence Browning
Opera House
Albert Shoppa
Prop
Wittich Bros
Model Laundry
C. E. Laflin
E P. Day
Second Street
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