Local City Sees Numerous Departures for Christmas Travel
A parade of residents left Davenport for nearby towns and relatives last evening including Miss Myrtle Meredith for Keokuk and Mrs Gustave Berkhoff returning to Wapello. Several others departed for Grandview and Pierston while shopping and visiting friends in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Meredith
Keokuk
Gustave Berkhoff
City
Wapelio
Myrtle Meredith
Harry Fent
Davenport
Jacob Miller
Grandview
Fay Wagner
Fredonia
Helen Odel
Harry McGrew
J. C. Zimmerman
John
Lewis Smith
E. MacDaniels
Henry Wekmeyer
Wapello
Mrs. F. Ritter
Pierston
H. L. Gipple
William Walker
Otto Quandt
South Muscatine
O. G. Derby
Pleasing Christmas Program At Fairport
Lutheran Sunday school stage program in Fairport attracted a crowded audience in the school auditorium. Rev. H F Martin of the city received a purse from friends in appreciation of his service to the church. The lineup included prayers, recitations by many children, songs such as Christ Is Born and The Fir Trees Are Waving, and acts like The Story of Long Ago and A Christmas Dream.
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Fairport
H. F. Martin
Rev. Martin
Christ
Kenneth Dohlman
Harold Buster
Floyd Reeves
Earl Hobart
Gladys Hobart
Harold Reeves
Ethel Bronson
Santa Claus
Artie Snyder
Ella
Agnes Dollman
Eddie Hahn
Willie Bronson
Verness Gardner
Florence Brossart
Block System Material Arrives for Rock Island Line
Material for automatic block signal system arrives in the city. Ten foot high cement concrete vats for battery storage will be placed along the line from Muscatine to Chicago. First vat to be located near Mad Creek with installation starting soon.
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Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island Company
Muscatines
Cuicago
Mad Creek
Local Social Notes From Springdale and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Henry Tucker and son Ambros did business in West Liberty last week. Miss Carolyne Briggle from the Pedee neighborhood visited Springdale friends. Mrs Lucinda Davidson returned from an extended visit at Casey Indiana. George Phelps from Pedee precinct transacted business in Springdale late last week. Emmet Sculley of Honey Grove visited Springdale Thursday. Mrs Mary Raley sold her property.
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Springdale
Henry Tucker
Ambros
West Liberty I
Carolyne Briggle
Pedee
Lucinda Davidson
Casy
Mabel
George Phelps
Emmet Sculley
Honey Grove
Mary Raley
J. S. Fawcett
Will Fritsman
Muscatine
Self Culture Club
Harry McCann
Grace Pearson
Will Carlton
Anna Maxson
Betsy
Mattie Maxson
Negus
Carlton
William Buckley
Todd
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Rece Branson
Lewis
Iowa
Minnie Pearson
Friends’ Church
Minnie
Montrose
Colorado
Des Moines
B. Schofield
Louisa French
Walters
Scofield
West Branch
Pleasant Prairie Ladies Aid meets at Bobnsacks
The Pleasant Prairie Ladies Aid gathered at the rural home of Mr and Mrs Q O Bobnsack on Thursday December 19 with many in attendance. A fine noon dinner followed roll call scripture quotes reports and other amusements. $2.71 was added to the fund.
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Blue Grass
Prairie Ladies
QO. A. Bobnsack
J. C. Watts
Ellery
Davenport
Fern
Elsie Wagner
Schroeder
Ellery C. Watts
Evan Jenkins
William Saltan
Mary Bailuf
Kosnopfal
Minnie Bancks
Alvira Watts
Harry Schiele
Henry Dipple
Pleasant Prairie Christmas Notes and Local Trades
Pleasant Prairie on December 25 reports Jas Metz delivering poultry to Davenport for Christmas. Mrs W J McElroy hosts and Mary Ellen McElroy family visit. school closes for a week with the teacher visiting Lone Tree. Frank Platt in Montpelier. Miss Rena Atwell and Wilton nieces visit Roy Baker. church Christmas program well attended. Moritz Bernick and Mrs W J McElroy with relatives during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Jas. Metz
Davenport
Pearl Henke
Carrie Fridley
W. J. McElroy
Lone Tree
Frank Platt
Montpelier
Kate McElroy
George Platt
Adam Eis
Muscatine
Frank Stechers
Albert
Rena Atwell
Wilton
Roy Baker
Moritz Bernick
Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia Claims Cure
An old advertisement promises Electric Bitters relieve dyspepsia and related liver and kidney troubles, stating the remedy will help any such case or you need pay nothing. It lists a price of 50 cents.
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Havercamp
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Digestive Relief
A diary of dyspepsia types and appetite woes leads to the claim that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food independently, rest the stomach, and restore health. The ad promises a safe, effective cure for indigestion and related symptoms and offers a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. The tablets are sold at 50 cents a box.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Springdale Notes Detail Busy Holidays and Local Moves
Springdale residents engage in holiday events and visits. many relocate or visit relatives in nearby towns. Notable entries include I Z Williams and Israel Berry renting property, Ada Porter and Annie Shinn visiting, teachers hosting a Xmas social, and local clubs purchasing street lamps for better lighting. Memorial services announced for Rev Minnie Pearson. multiple travels to Cedar Rapids Tipton Ames West Branch and Muscatine noted.
Will Sauer Transacts Business. Wedekinds Headed to Douglas
Sweetland notes Will Sauer did business in Wilton on Tuesday. Albert Wedekind and family left Sunday for Douglas Nebraska to visit Mrs Wedekind’s parents. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs G O Day is sick. Rev Jordan closed meetings at Moscow. Mrs Wm Haifleigh ill. Dr Henderson and wife visited Muscatine Tuesday. Joe and Pete Martin attend Leverich Normal School in Muscatine. Funeral of Mrs Effie Gettert at M E church Friday. buried Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine. Mr Gettert and young son mourners. Mr Snodgrass and three oldest children visiting Indiana. Mr and Mrs H E Smith re-
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Muscatine
Effie Gettert
M. E. Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Gettert
Little Son
Snodgrass
Indiana
H. E. Smith
A Wonderful Ointment Promises Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for all skin and scalp diseases and sores. It claims prompt relief after first application and urges purchase at 25 cents from local drug stores or Kenyon and Thras Adams New York.
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