Local News Highlights From Wilton and Surrounding Areas
Mire Aoin of Wilton visited friends in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs L H Frantz of Fifth street returned home after visiting Davyesport Robbins Ziegler district agents for Connecticut Mutual Life. Mrs Tarbos of Lone Tree attended to business matters in the city. Mrs H L Jones returned to Columbus Junction after a short visit with relatives. Mrs Otto Harder of Wilton returned home after visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs C S Jame visited the J R Han Jey home on Oakland Drive for their trip to Cantor Villa. Fifth annual Grand Ball by Fraternal Bankers Reserve Drill Team at Armory Hall New Year’s night January 1 1914, admission 50 cents per couple, additional lady 25 cents. Mr John Picken, formerly with Battersda Stores, joins Which Bros Furniture Store after March. firm renamed Ficken Furniture and Rug Co. Mrs William Hanlon of Sigourney visiting at the home of Mr Paul. Mrs B E Hanlon of Town Avenue returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Aoin
Wilton
Myre
Armory Hall
John Picken
Battersda
Which Bros. Furniture
Ficken Furniture and Rug
Wm. Freyermuth
Jugband
Altn
Wm. Workman
Romney
John Workman
Grace
Alberta
Aons
Robert
Clayton
John Bowser
Rena
Coorgs Mindaugh
Bilare Watson
Albert Workman
Mies Louise Poulter
IV A. Klelat
Wilaon Downey
S. Kranz
Tra Reynolds
Red River
Minnesota
G. Norton
Devacating
C. E. Edwards
Providence
Ruth Edwards
J. Bowser
D. A. Kleist
Rene Middaugh
Della Bowser
Albert’ Workman v
W. A. Kleist
Henry Kottlekamp
Land Family
Rock Island
Tindy
Nes
F.C. Mewes
Capenat
BE. McGreer
Harry
Mesdames K
A. Rickett
F. Warman
Spickler
Pine
Biuff
Ghurah
Sip Wm
Grossclaus
Muscatine
W. Nyephuls
Henry Krang
Bay-Ielend
Dmipsours
Mrvv
Arthur
Ranke
Chicago
Mise Zenis
Ralph
Grandview
L. Foster
Nha
Jeasie
Fay
Harlan Foster
Lette
Marke
Clinton Brown
I. Abbot
Migs Neva van Horn
Lewis Brown
Hall’ Batle
Ray Yocum
C. EB. Ewinnd
H. F. Bolen
W.A. Mincher
Alexander _ McCullough
Canasville
Columbus Junction
Emmet County
Iowa
McCullough
Alex McCullough
Coneavile
Floyd
Myrtle
Charles Files
Mason City
G. BE. Ewing
Coshockton
Ohie
God
William SieCullough
Near Cone
George McCullough
Morning Sun
David McCullough
Familly
Lewis
Blanche
Mary
Harold
Cone
Albert McCullough
Randalf
Calumbus Jusetion
Samuel McCullough
Della
Fern
Prank
Joseph
Alex MccCullough
Glen McCullough
Leyte
Roy Tipton
Floyd McCullough
Ethyl
Lone Tree
O. E. McCullough
West Liberty
Wood Kennedy
Ratrh
William
Verle
John Edger
Tressler
Archie
Blouise
Ray and
Hisse Yocum
Choley Articles from the Philippine Islausia
An advertised catalog row lists Panama hats from Luchon with matetimo wear and ballable slope, then Romblon mats and rugs, vivid colors, priced at six dollars. Also shows Philippine views, Manils cigars 3 dollars, Desento cigarettes in large packages, and Bent cigarettes 2 dollars, with C A Short & Co. Lucena Tuy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amicus Panamas
Philippine Fost Cartle
Felands
Manils Cigave
Desento Cigarettee
C. A. Short & CO
Lucena, Tuy
Pe L
Social notes list visits from Witton and Burlington residents
Miss Anna Riggenberg and Mrs. Ray Moore of Burlington return home after visits in the city. Fern Hil of 1026 Lombard Street departs for a week's visit with relatives in Montexcuma. Mrs. I. B. Covey and Mrs. Allen Gaines and Mrs. Hardy of Ainsworth return home after short stays. First Mortgage Iowa Farm Loans offered by Time Loan & Investment Co. at 213 Town Avenue with fixed rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Hil
Lombard Street
Montexcuma
Mra
Ray Moore
Burlington
Inbends
I. B. Covey
Time Loan & Investment Co
Town Avenue
Chamberlain's Tablets Aid Stomach Trouble
Mrs. G. C. Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania says Chamberlain's Tablets eased her stomach trouble and bilious attacks. She reports great relief from the first tablet and a feeling of being a different person after using them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mra. G. C. Dunn
Arnold
Directors of Great Western Cereal Co Sued in 1912 Suit
Receivers for the Great Western Cereal Co and the Quaker Oats Co sue the cereal group for 10 million damages in a federal court. The suit accuses Joy Morton and others of stockholder proxies and a 1911 asset transfer to facilitate a brand sale, violating anti trust provisions. The action seeks damages and asserts inter state control over nearly all meat product trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Great Western ‘Cereal Company
Yule
United States
Wil‘ham A. Tilden
Charles D. ‘Thompson
Recaivers “of
Phesalt
Sterman
Aseets
Joy Morton
Sterling Morton
T. R. Biles
Edn H. Stearns
T. Butter
Daniel Peterkin
Mark Morton
Mendell T. Wright
J. H. Gated
V. , Lawrence
W. P. Sawyer
Henry P. Crowell
Robert Stuart
Tomes H. Douglas
John Stuart
Astamford White
J. P. Nutt
James To Andrews
Whiting G. Snow
Compariiea
Ainety Pee Dent
Pal
Branda
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Joliet, M
Diractore
Joy “Morton
Mr. Sawyer
Christmas Socials and Visits across Muscatine area
Christmas entertainment at Providence church drew a large audience and featured a treated program. Residents and visitors in Muscatine and nearby Iowa towns, including the Bowsers, Workmans, and Kleists, shared holiday gatherings with many names noted, farewell gifts given, and a mix of family visits and church activities.
Pinex cough remedy praised for quick relief and toning
An advertisement touts Pinex as a standout cough remedy made from pine extract and sugar syrup. It claims rapid relief for hoarseness, spasmodic croup, bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough, with a money back guarantee and availability through druggists or direct from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hae
Pinex
the Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Funeral Attendees Share Condolences for Mrs Hinkley
Mr and Mrs W Nyenhuls and Mr and Mrs Fred Foster hosted visitors from Bay Jaland and Muscatine for the service. The funeral for Mrs E Hinkley of Muscatine drew many friends, and she was laid to Reynolds cemetery. Clark O'Haver of Davenport attended the rites Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Faulkner
Foster
Bay Jaland
Chinehwas
Fred Foster
E. Hinkley
Tor Muscatine
Ste
Reynolds
E Clark O'Haver
Davenport
Bia Alster
Hinkley
Thompson Thompson Thompson boom gains momentum in county politics
Thompson boom gains momentum as three local groups endorse his Democratic bid for the second district nomination. Woodrow Wilson club and German Home Society gave endorsements, Hershey Hook and Ladder No 2 followed, signaling broader party support ahead of the county convention called by County Attorney Thompson to organize the county annual committee amid a looming special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert G. Thompson
Woodrow Wilson Club
Somiety
Hershey Hook and Ladder Company
Sodelles
Thompson
Democratic Party
Booney
Not Beyond Help At 87 Foley Kidney Pills Ad
Not Beyond Help At 87 Foley Kidney Pills ad recounts Mrs Mary A Dean Taunton Massachusetts praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims the pills are tonic strengthening and free of harmful drugs, addressing age related weakness and rheumatic pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dean
Walnut St. Taunton
Masa
Druge. A. W
Morgan
Riverside News Briefs Include Christmas Visits and Local IDs
Riverside December notes report Dr Geo Godlove recovering from grippe, Richard Rehe back home after appendicitis, Lima family returning from Muscatine and Nichols, Mary McNamen visiting Steamboat Rock, Myrle Green with home folks near Hedrick, J D Workman from Troquoia, Mrs Workman’s grandson, Frank Reha in Cedar Rapids, and 1914 state officers listed with local officials and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Mock
Myrle Green
Hedrick
Dakara
J.D. Workman
Troquoia
Mra
Herbert _ Townsley
Workman
Townsley
Miles May‘ Workman
Frank Reha
Cedar Rapids
Bantern
W. M
Lida
Blythe
W. Maresh
A. M
Barth
Retary
May Maresh
Eman
Lou
Columbus Junction Resident Dies After Long Illness
Columbus Junction December 30 Special A respected citizen and merchant of the city, Wyman B Ayers, died Sunday afternoon December 28 at 2 o clock after a year of illness. Born in Wisconsin March 11 1855 he moved to Columbus City as a youth and built a large mercantile business. He married Eva May and had two children Watrena and Glenn. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Baleoft with interment in Columbus City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
yidan'Ly Ayers & Tainent
Thi
Agora
Ling
Wisconsin
Wyman .B. Ayers
Warren
Elizabeth’ ‘Ayers
Osceola
Columbus City
Watrena
Glenn
Baleoft
Columbus City Cemetery
Connubial Joy in Conesville as Myrtle Foster Marries McCullough
In Conesville on December 29, Miss Myrtle Ora Foster wed Frederick Floyd McCullough in a ceremony at the Foster home. Rev. Bohn and Rev. Ewing officiated as wedding bells rang and a lace arch framed the vows. The couple, both rooted in local life, were surrounded by family and neighbors, with a wedding dinner following. The bride, educated in Conesville and Iowa City, and the groom, a local farmer, begin life together amid warm wishes from relatives across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
SD. Foster
Myrtle Ora
Frederick Floyd McCullough
Andre. Alxander McCullough
F. Bohn
Methodist ‘Church
C. BH. Ewing
Graiy
Ufe
Orono
Musterole for That Lame Back From A Drug Ad
A vintage musterole advertisement promotes Musterole ointment for back pain and rheumatism. It touts quick relief and claims millions use it yearly for head, neck, back and muscle pains. The call to action urges purchase from druggists or mail order with a 25 cent or 30 cent option.
McCullough Family Reunion and Wedding Day Events
Christmas Day gatherings near Cone, Canasville, and Columbus Junction mark the McCullough family reunion at Alex McCullough's Cone home. Attending relatives from multiple towns joined Floyd McCullough and Myrtle Files in celebrating their new marriage and welcoming a new clan member. Nearby land transactions and property exchanges are also listed in the same notices.
Real Estate Transfers Transcribed From Muscatine Records
Real estate transfers list transfers by Titus Loan and Investment company with numerous parcels in Muscatine and surrounding townships. Items include Lot 35 Terrace Heights Muscatine, E of Lot 1 Black Hill, and various subdivisions in Sec 14 77 1 with prices of 1.00 or 4.00, plus major parcels in Sec 28 78 2 West totaling 1.70 and other sections. Various names appear such as Reuling Risley to Geneva Real Estate Co and Emma Brandt to Emma Brandt, among others.
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N. W
S. Boi
Sec
Raway
Huttg Manufacturing Co
M. J. Flannery
Terrace Heights
Muscatine
Vetter
Henry
W. Sand
Lee
Kelley
Geo
M. Louisa Kelley
Green
Stone
Pollen
Atwill
Margaret
D. J. Karn
Tlock
Ridet
Wilton
Simmermaker
F. Jackson
Cromer
Tohn
Torla Everett
Harriet
Curtis W. James
Clayton
James
S. Wo
Titus Loan & Investment Company
Nichola
Almer
Ida M.smith
van Lent
Anna Mary
Gilbert G. Oterbaua
Johnston
W. H
George B.atkine
Woodlawn
Brandt
Clara L
Emma
Townsley
C. B
Thomas Meeker
Crangton
Fisher
Samuel
Amanda Fisher
Long& Leaner
Hernhey
Go. To
Chag
Miesiesir
Snydery-Lee
Roy Earle
Dower
Chester
Twenty three Enlisted Men Pass Examination for Promotions
Twenty three of forty navy enlisted men have passed the machinist examination, qualifying for promotion after six years as chief machinist to ensign and potential advancement through all naval grades to rear admiral, with highest placements in Washington Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, del
Biliousness and Constipation Cured
R F Ervin of Peru Indiana reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. He suffered an indigestion and bilious attack a year ago and says the tablets helped right away. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Ervin
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
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Bescham
The
Directio
Otto Harder
C. S. Jame
J. R. Han Jey Horns
Oakland Drive
Cantorvilla
Town
William Hanlon
Sigourney, Towa
Aul
B. BE. Hanlon
Choley
Philippine
Islausia
Kau‘'z Baking Co
Anna Riggenberg
Witton
Miller
Mila
D. Neff
Trienda
California
Rocky Island Lines
el Paso
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Votaw, Agtot
FORD
rTe
Sues
Quaker Oats
Cereal Company
Ark
Danagee—F. P
Foster, O
Riverside
Junction
Iowa City
S. D. Foster
Alexander McCullough
Sylvia
Audrey
Fern Foster
Jesse
Cecil
Carl Foster
F. G. McCullonge
Ray Tipton
Sant McCullough
Brusentine
Mollie MicCullough
Wm. McCullough
Albert
Columbus Junetton
W. MM
Gelatt
Bliven
Mies Nellip
Pierce
Cats
Pierde
Junetton
John Files
Bride
Towa
Guy
Wayne Files
Omi
Eran
Musterole
Aactare and
Muraes
Aize
Agcepr Ag
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ghia
Dor
Qomagh Prewann
Temioval
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady Street
Bond Bros. Motorcyeles Bicycle and Sporting Goods
Walnut St
Panitorium
Wradinger
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