Community Notes From Keota December Update
Mrs. Fish visits Chicago. Dr. Spain of Des Moines in town. quarterly Methodist meeting led by Thorn. Fire damages Amos Schreck Engast’s house with no insurance. Grand a Stewart house offered shelter. Epworth League lecture by Dr. A E Craig on The Rebound of Character draws crowd. Local obituaries, relocations, births, and various travel notices wrap the week in Keota Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Amos Schreckengast
Grandpa Stewart
Epworth League
M. E. Church
A. E. Craig
Jasper Wilkins
Fugene
Mr. Wilkins
Ainsworth
Samp
Alex Stephens
Sam Shrader
A. A
Cedar Rapids
Clark Nelson
Jos. Gardner
Gardner & Nelson
Missouri
Carl Cady
Henry Killmer
Sigourney
Winter in Cotter Brings Close Fires and Illness
In Cotter on December 15 winter keeps residents near fires as farmers finish corn harvests. Dr. Rogers attends sher m Willey as illnesses rise. several community members suffer from pneumonia and other ailments. Local families travel between Columbus Junction Red Oak and Washington for visits and care.
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Hale's Household Ointment as effective for itching and eczema and claims it cures various skin diseases. It notes ease of use, no grease, price of 25 cents, and ordering by mail from Kenyon and Thomas. Nearby items mention Christmas shopping, L E Phifer visiting from Nichols, and plans to open a blacksmith shop. A harvest representative stopped in Madura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon & Thomas, Adams
N. Y
Muscatine
L. E. Phifer
Nichols
Mr. P
J. Smith
Harvester Combine
Madura
Lightning Medicine Co
Third Ave
Rock Island
J. J. Havercamp
Revival meetings draw small crowd at Cotter church
Wards, banker R L Richards, clerk G M Guth, and Elmer Ogier as manager for three years attend the revival meetings at the Cotter M E church. Attendance remains normal, though the meetings are described as very good and deserving larger turnout.
Wilton News Roundup and Local Notices
Wilton reports Prof Fath back from Muscatine and a Woman’s Relief Corps meeting set for Tuesday evening. Families visitations noted including Mrs Marian Kerr and daughters from Pipestone. A death occurs with funeral at Zion Lutheran Church and six bereaved children. Augustana defeats Wilton College 33 to 9 in a gym contest. Temperance lecture and forthcoming Iowa Glee Club concert attract interest. Several residents return from trips and trips to Muscatine, Davenport, Grinnell and Newport are mentioned.
Port Allen Notes Family births and community events
Port Allen Iowa reports a birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm Forbes on December 12 1903 as their eleventh child. L D Miller did business in Muscatine. Madge Babbitt and Glen visited sister Mrs Nellie Guthrie near Lone Tree. A poverty social was held at Conesville by the Reform church Ladies Aid. Mr and Mrs Geo Brown visited Miller home. A singing school was organized at Port Allen school house with G R Babbitt president George Brown secretary treasurer and Levi D Miller instructor. meetings will be held Fridays. E M Stanton called at Fredonia. Mrs G W Emerson and daughter Hada visited Mrs C R Chown. Chas Brewer of Franklin Mills visited his sister in law Mrs L D Miller and returned home. Chas McCormick and sister Mrs Sailor of Columbus City visited Chas Dyche. Mrs Sailor stayed with her sister and their mother accompanied her son home Sunday evening.
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Port Allen
Wm. Forbes
L. D. Miller
Muscatine
Madge Babbitt
Glen
Nellie Guthrie
Lone Tree
Conesville
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Reform Church
Geo. Brown
Miller Home
Port Allen School House
G. R. Babbitt
George Brown
Levi D. Miller
E. M. Stanton
Fredonia
G. W. Emerson
Hada
C. R. Chown
Chas. Brewer
Franklin Mills
Chas. McCormick
Sailor
Columbus City
Chas. Dyche
Moses Visit Highlights Local Inquiries in Madura
Madura Iowa residents report out of town visitors as Mr and Mrs G F Moses from South Dakota stay with friends and relatives. John Stephens of Nichols was a Madura visitor last Friday. Misses Lillian Wells and Mary Hunt-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madura
G. F. Moses
South Dakota
John Stephens
Nichols
Lillian Wells
Mary Hunt
West Liberty Socials Highlight Campus and Jubilee Music
In West Liberty on Dec 15, social events drew crowds from the high school and community. A Friday gathering at Prof. Schall’s home hosted 95 guests with autographs, refreshments, and a note of resignation from a teacher. The Floericultural society met despite snow, celebrating Mrs. Jones’ 63rd birthday with snacks. The Thompson Jubilee Singers performed at the M E church, delivering strong vocal numbers and a sermon on plantation songs, raising about $40 for the company and Epworth League. A Sunday service featured director R R Thompson’s address on the Negro question, praising progress since emancipation and North-South aid, followed by more songs and the Golden Gate finale. A furnace explosion caused a brief bowling alley fire with smoke but little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Mercury
E. F. Schall
West Eighth Street
Bessie Furniss
Mildred Nichols
Ethel Romain
Ida M. Brusie
Edith Brook
Ora Nichols
Thompson Jubilee Singers
M. E. Church
Thompson
Epworth League
Jubilee Singers
M. FE
R. R. Thompson
North
Mason and Dixon
Tillman
Golden Gate
A Frightened Horse Invades Street Scene
A frightened horse runs wild through a street, tossing occupants and creating hazards. The ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts and sores, noting its availability at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Havercamp
Perscription Drug
Community Notes From White Prairie Iowa
Neighbors helped Mr. Marten husk his corn last Friday as he struggles with poor health. Visitation from Charles Rupp of Washington and Mrs. Sarah Kirk of Muscatine reached Mrs. S. Morgan’s home. Godfrey Marclf hauls wood bought from Frank Duffee. Citizens remark on men who neglect shoveling walks while women work to keep skirts dry.
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White Prairie
Marten
G. A. R. Shelby Norman Post 231 Meeting Notice
G A R headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays monthly at the G A R hall on Past Second Street. Visiting members are welcome.
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Musctine Homestead No
Reuling’s Hall
East
Cdankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
10Wa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
W. W. Millett
A C. Hopkinson
Shelby Norman Post NO
G. A. R. Hall
Second Street
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Daniel Hayes
E. O. Burnside
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Herm
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B. Schmidt
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Dr. Rogers
Sherm Willey
Clyde Duncan
Clyde
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J. L. Collins
Minnie
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Lizzie Ann Jones
Red Oak
Reeth Williams
Jar Falls
Earl Himrelreich
David Johns
R. T. Jones
Washington
Maggie Williams
Daniel Johns
San Diego
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R. L. Richards
L. O. O. F. Lodge
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Noble
G. M. Guth
C. S. Neal
F. McGrew
Cotter Camp
E. C. Rogers
V. C
EB. G. Rabenold
W. A
Roy
Eczema
Wilton
Fath
Woman's Relief Corps
Marian Kerr
Alta
Rena
Pipestone
Minn
Rogers
South Wilton
Henry Ficken
T. P. Russell
Williamsburg
QO. W. Nelson
Sunbury
Durant
Conrad Schwin
Dornseif
Zion Lutheran Church
Conrad
Arden
Will
John
Agnes
Ollie
Art Ryan
Augustana College
Wilton College
Augustana
George Nicolaus
Ed. Stevens
Hattie Wildasin
Davenport
Presbyterian Church
Iowa Glee Club
Miss Finger
Cc. D. Eaton
Grinnell
J. B. Burrows
Lime City
Newport
Mich
Newport Stone Company
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Owa
J. E. Walsh
Chicago
St. Anthony's Hospital
Chicago Medical Institute
Investoiiows
John M. Kemp
Vance & Baker
reAse
Hershey State Bank
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
F. Giesenhaus
F.giesenhaus
East Second Street
E. P. Day
Bond Bros
Walnut Street
C. A. Griffin
West Front Street
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Milas Grace Porcell
St. Coe
Musquitine Tribe
K. P
Dennis Leary
Sachem
Riley M. Wishart
C. of
Muscatine Lodge
Ev Ery
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Masonic
A. Kiemcke
Riemcke
MOLAY
R. A. Bolmes
C. W. BM. McCoy
Webb Council of Royal & Select Masters
Stein's Music Hall
Lawrence
Geo. C. Wian
Molife
Wiles
Mre Crouch
Mre Mull
Woodman Ball
Vialting
J. Barger
Z. C. Coster
MB A. Bend City
Moders Brotherhood of America
J. B. Cosgrove
Ul. Arnold
A. O. U. W. Fagle Lodge
P. Ingham
M W. H
Howe
E. BH. Delsen
T. M
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No 18
Egular
Maccabee Hall
Twisthalter
Rathbone Sisters
Stella Malone
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A. Hall
Shammo Bulldin
J. Beindl
P. Day
W. C. Strong
G. C. H. Garnes
Fulicta
A. L. Lindner
W. M. Mise
Emma Manlove
Sac Y
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
No 106
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
W. B Ashton
Legoda
Knights OF
Major Johns Circle
G. A R. Hall
Helen Whitney
Mary B. Daria
Woodbine Camp No. 142
Royal Neighbors of America
F. A. McElroy
Oracle
Katie Parvin
Emma Bierman
Bankers Reserve
G. AR. Hal
Clyde Dieman
J B. Vanatta
Henry Kneese
Gus, Schmidt
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