Local News: Town Sits for Weekly Visitors and Trips
A string of residents and visitors move through the city this week. Dr. C. E. Crow visits Lone Tree as a professional guest. Samuel Hostetter from Cedar Rapids spends Sunday with friends. Louis Kline travels to Chicago on business. Amalie Gobble returns from Davenport. John McKee heads to Cone on business. G. Williams journeys to Lone Tree for the day. N. S. Brown from Nichols visits, then returns on the Western. Jacob Martin departs for a business trip along the line. Ralph Harris returns after visiting friends. Margaret Grant resumes teaching at Fruitland after a weekend with friends. William Kincaid arrives from Sioux Falls to visit his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Fahey return home from Keota after visiting W. H. Fayle family on East Eighth Street.
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John Fahey
Keota
W. H. Fayle
East Eighth Street
A Place For Money Choice Investments Ad
An investment ad offers loans up to 10000 with security equal to the loan. It cites 25 years of experience and no losses. Contact G. M. Titus at 118 Iowa Avenue or by telephone 109 for details.
Barbers' dance and town notices fill Hare's hall
A Muscatine city page lists dances and social events at Hare's hall including a barbers' dance tomorrow night and a general invitation to the Muscatine lodge No. 304 meeting. It also notes various residents traveling, illness reports, and local notices from residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braunworth
Tarbers
Hare
Hare’s Hall
Ice for Winter Pack Offered by F Boke at Ice Field
Farmers urged to secure ice for winter from F Boke stationed near the high bridge at the ice field. He announces readiness to supply all upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Bridge
F. Boke
Mrs Furman Dies in Denver After Search for Missing Husband
Elizabeth Furman, once of Muscatine, died in Denver of Bright's disease at her daughter’s home. She gained judgment against her husband’s $2000 AOUW policy, then located him in San Francisco after years apart. She had continued policy assessments until her death on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Furman
Henry W. Scott
Denver
Colorado
Furman
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Muscatine
Lodge
San Francisco
California
Bright
Reform School to Use Foley's Honey and Tar Exclusively
J. G. Gluck superintendent of Prunty town West Virginia reform school reports after testing many cough medicines Foley's Honey and Tar is the most effective and harmless choice Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store supplies it for the institution.
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Reform School
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Havercamp
Local notices from Wapello Iowa yearend
John Madden of College Springs former county resident spends holidays with relatives in Wapello. A. Grant Hayden named deputy clerk of the district court replacing L. J. Shipman. A Christmas program at the Christian church drew praise. Lynna Edmondson files for divorce from G. W. Edmondson alleging habitual drunkenness and unfitness for child care. four children involved. date of marriage September 26 1888 cited.
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Wapello
Iowa
John Madden
College Springs
Madden
A. Grant Hayden
L. J. Shipman
Hayden
Christian Church
Lynna Edmondson
G. W. Edmondson
G. M. Edmondson
Excelsior Flour Promotes Bread Quality at Local Shop
W F Miksch the South End Grocer advertises Excelsior flour as making the finest bread. He also buys farm produce at top prices, inviting customers to bring in their yields.
Divorcing Wife Seeks Support for Children
Plaintiff alleges two years of self sacrifice supporting three children while the eldest Clemant earns small wages and the husband provides nothing due to profligate living. She seeks a permanent divorce and child custody plus $15 monthly toward plaintiff and children's support. The article also notes the upcoming retirement of County Treasurer R F McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemant
Wapello
R. F. McConnell
Monmouth
McConnell
M. A Kelly
Court House
Mississippi
Mrs Gordon Dies After Childbirth Blood Poisoning
Mrs George Gordon died at 12 45 AM at her East Second street home from blood poisoning following childbirth. She was 23, survived by her husband and two children, with two brothers in Garret Indiana. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM with Dr C L Stafford in charge.
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George Gordon
East Second Street
Garret
Indiana
Gordon
C. L. Stafford
Columbus Junction Feels Joyful Holiday Season
The Columbus Junction community reports an unusually happy holiday period with numerous family gatherings and church entertainments. Olive Todd returned to Washington after visiting relatives, I. C. Freeland arrived from Letts to stay with his daughter, and J. C. Richie left for Allerton after a nearly two week visit with local relatives, accompanied by Bessie Moore and Fred Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Olive Todd
Washington
I. C. Freeland
Letts
Letts family annual reunion and local society notes
Mrs C H Smith visits from Northwood and Will D Jamieson leaves Shenandoah World staff. Frank Willey visits from Chariton. Pliny Benson departs for Des Moines after Christmas. Letts reunion at Hon Frank Brockway home. Mrs Dan Neff ill on South Hill. Mrs Cornelia R Stickney dies aged 85. Stockholders reelect directors. J J Stapp elected president. J E Gray vice president. O H Jamison secretary. W P Paugh treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
C. H. Smith
Northwood
J. W. Laughlin
Will D. Jamieson
The
Shenandoah World
Pliny Benson
Des Moines
Letts
Frank Brockway
Brockway
N. M. Letts
Dan Neff
South Hill
Cornelia R. Stickney
Darrow
F.L. Darrow
G. D. Harrison
J. J. Stapp
J. E. Gray
O. IL. Jamison
W. P. Paugh
Barnard's Model Laundry A Loyal Customer’s Pledge
A letter from Jack vows to remain with Barnard's Model Laundry after New Year's, stating lasting satisfaction and a commitment to return for future service. This brief note emphasizes loyalty and reliability of the local laundry.
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Barnard’s
Jack
Thanking Journal Friends for Kindness After Daughters Illness
Mrs. Mary Spillman expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of her daughter Nora. The note thanks the community for support received.
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Nora
Mary Spillman
Special Meeting Scheduled for Retail Clerks
Retail clerks are called to a special meeting next Tuesday December 29 at 7 30 p m Full attendance is desired George B Mark president.
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Geo. B. Mark
Notice to settle debts before retirement
All persons indebted to me will please call and settle, as I shall retire from business January 1, F. Giesenhaus.
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F. Giesenhaus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morey
Reliance Loan Co
Muscatin
J. E. Kranz
W. Second St
Townsend
C. E. Crow
Lone Tree
Samuel Hostetter
Cedar Rapids
City
Louis Kline
Chicago
Amalie Gobble
Davenport
John McKee
Iowa Avenue
Cone
G. Williams
Lucas Street
N. S. Brown
Nichols
Jacob Martin
East Ninth Street
Ralph Harris
Margaret Grant
Fruitland
William Kincaid
West Fifth Street
Sioux Falls
S. C
Frank Parham
M. C. Hayes & Co
Choice Investments
First Mortgage
Tel
G. M. Titus
Griff Johnson
Wilton
C. P. Malone
Oak Street
Chas. Clifford
Cedar Street
West Branch
Ben Black
W. B. Thompson
Leysen
Prof. Langenburg
Samuel McElhaney
Arthur Mathews
Muscatine Lodge No. 304
B. P. O. Ellis
Roy C. Brown
West Third Street
Sigourney
Nellie McGaughey
R. O. McGaughey
Dixon
Illinois
Clifford & Son
Isaac B. Lee
Iowa City
J. B. Lee
John Eade, Jr
John Eade, Sr
East Fifth Street
Woman's Auxiliary
W. D. Worst
Estherville
Mrs
Jacob Worst
Edward Kneese
Jennie Snavely
Beth Horne
Kansas City
Mollie Wiles
East Seventh Street
George Alteneder
Pine Mills
Orafine
Idaho
Libby Adams
Bloomington
Ill
United Brethren Sunday School
Johnnie Doubter
James Fitzgerald
East Front Street
Milwaukee
Elmer Batterson
Public Library
Chicago Public Library
Pearl City Panitorium Club
Joe
JOE. T. Cosgrove
W. F. Miksch
South End
Mrs. Gordon
Roescos
Bob
Panitorium
Farmer's Life Association
F. M. Cooper
Muscatine, In
Wood Choppers
W. B. Thompson & Sons
Muscatine, Iowa
Storm Coats
Abe Seigel
Neidig’s Book Store
Blanchard Packing Co
Star Safety Razor
Stropper
Switzer Electric Co
2Nd Street
Wagner Bro
A. G. Whittaker, Prop
Hinkle & Flannery
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Wm. R. Henneker
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