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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
6
Harvey Harris a prominent Louisa County farmer and Iowa pioneer died suddenly at his home near Morning Sun after suffering three strokes. His remains were to be transported for funeral services with family traveling from Muscatine. Mr Harris was well known locally for visits to Muscatine and his longtime farming role.
Mrs. Jerry Wagner of Letts Iowa earned the town’s youngest grandmother title after the birth of a seven pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Manley on the Holcomb farm. Zelda Arline is the child’s name. Both mother and grandmother were married before sixteen.
Mr and Mrs E M Sprinkle visited Muscatine for a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers to attend services when word came of John Sprinkle’s death at Elrick Junction. John had been feeble, improved during their stay, then relapsed and died Sunday afternoon. In South Muscatine the Anson Law family recovering from typhoid fever shows improvement. August Hersten of New Boston Illinois arrives to visit relatives. Hiram Robbins leaves Muscatine for Seneca Missouri after a year’s visit.
Miss Emma Underwood returns from Hooker Oklahoma to Lone Tree. Mornings see Mrs J W Brown travel to Nichols for Rev Sunday Friday. Several locals attend church events. Eastern Star 1908 officers named. Local illnesses and family updates detailing visitors and travel to Pueblo Sigourney Williamsburg.
Moved here from Pleasant Valley and are occupying the house vacated by Mrs Hess. Mrs Charles Rawhouser is here from Salem Iowa for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ogilvee. Mr and Mrs Richard Waskins have gone to Lamont Oklahoma for a two week visit. Mrs Hugh Crawford has purchased the house occupied by Ralph Harris and will move to town in the spring. Mrs Winifred Foster of Muscatine came up Monday for a few days visit with her sister Mrs A P Fuller. Mr and Mrs Fred Kirchner returned Monday from Nichols after a several days visit with relatives. Mrs M Oglevee came home Saturday from a several days visit with her sister Mrs Frank Hinkle at Muscatine. Herchel Sylvester of Malcolm was a guest at the Phillips home over Sunday. Mrs Jennie Mentzer and Mrs John Stocks drove to Muscatine to visit relatives at High Prairie and attend the Sunday meetings. Mrs J W Albright returned Saturday with her son and family at Nichols. Harry Laren has returned from a year's stay in Canada and expects to return in the spring.
The Wellman mission study class finished Christus Redemptor, praising the book’s look at missions in distant islands. A social spread followed the lesson as members toasted marshmallows. Local notes include a new daughter for J A Dodds and wife, and baby girl for Chas Hendryx.
The funeral of C. L. Nyemaster, killed by an accidental shotgun discharge, was held at the home in Wapello with Wapello Lodge No. 5 conducting. Ray Nyemaster, брат of the deceased, arrived from Washington D C. for services and flowers signified community sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Lee Riggle from Winfield spent Saturday visiting relatives and handling business matters. Mrs H A Otto visited Muscatine on Saturday.
An advertisement touts Elixir Rosine as a non alcoholic remedy for epilepsy and fits. It claims grateful testimonials from homes and guarantees satisfaction. Sold for 1.50 with mail orders handled by Rosine Co in Washington DC or A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
The Mother's club, one of the city’s largest and progressive groups, met at Mrs. E. K. Tyler’s home to plan philanthropic efforts for the poor. Committees will visit public schools to identify needs, with members including Mrs. John Kemble and Mrs. E. G. Hoope coordinating at various sites.
Harrison Fields died after falling sixty feet from a derrick into the coal mine shaft at Rice's mine near Oskaloosa Indiana. The accident occurred December 17 with a special report filed from the scene.
The ad claims millions bought Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles and warns to avoid imitation yellow packages that may contain harmful drugs. It urges guarding health by using the genuine product from A. W. Morgan at 197 West Second Street, as advertised in The Journal.
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