Local News Briefs From Stanwood And Davenport Area
Local items note L. D. Essex of Stanwood and L. S. Penrose of West Branch visiting the city on business. Mrs. Frank Walker ill at 402 Walnut. Mrs. A. P. Miller to Davenport for a visit. Col. Longstreth, J. McIntosh, Mrs. Brogan and others in and out for business matters. Court of Honor reports one candidate initiated and three balloted. Mr. and Mrs. Becker plan Davenport visits. James Clinton Letts heads to Chicago for a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Walker
Walnut Street
James Clinton Letts
Letts, In
Chicago
Court of Honor
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted for Constipation Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises quick relief without nausea or griping and urges readers to refuse substitutes, signed A. W. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
Through this medium we wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during our late bereavement in the death of our husband and father. We thank neighbors G A R Women’s Relief Corps Major Johns Circle and Colonel Hare’s Circle for their support. Mrs A B Rehmel Jesse Rehmel Edward Rehmel Glenn Rehmel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Major Johns
Hare
A. B. Rehmel
Jesse Rehmel
Edward Rehmel
Glenn Rehmel
Smith v Hendrix Court Trial Starts In District Court
Vera E. Smith seeks 15000 dollars in damages from L. D. Hendrix alleging assault. Jury drawn with W E Dunham Frank Bunn H L Kramer Alex Stutsman Henry Dunker J McCormick J Mapes Andrew Mittman Frank Nevitt Henry Teitsch George B Meerkin. attorneys Wade Hoffman Jayne for plaintiff and Carpenter Warner for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera E. Smith
L. D. Hendrix
Mr. Hendrix
Miss Smith
W. E. Dunham
Frank Bunn
H. L. Kramer
Alex. Stutsman
Henry Dunker
J. McCormick
J. Mapes
Andrew Mittman
Frank Nevitt
Henry Teitsch
George B. Meerdink
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Hoffman and
Jayne
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
E. M. Warner
City Council Schedules Special Meeting On Primary Law
A special city council meeting is planned for this evening to discuss the primary law and spring election logistics. Local attorneys will attend to review the legality of an election under the new primary law, with several minor items on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Sure Cure for Baby's Itch with Wintergreen Oil
An advertisement promotes D. D. D. Prescription using oil of wintergreen mixed with thymos and glycerine to relieve and cure eczema on babies. It claims instant relief from itching and burning, with a simple external wash process. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 203 East Second Street is listed as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp's
East Second Street
Melroy Trio Shines At Majestic Vaudeville Week
The Melroy Trio appears at the Majestic theatre this week with an eccentric dance and popular songs. The Family Theatre offers a new sequence of moving pictures, creating a highly entertaining program from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theatre
Melroy
Majestic Theatre
Former Resident Mrs Gardner Dies in Ohio
Announcement of the death of Mrs. Gardner formerly of Muscatine Ohio on February 9. She was mother of William Gardner once manager of the Smoke House and now with C C Taft Cigar in Des Moines. Friends mourn her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Ohio
Muscatine
Do You Suffer With Rheumatism Trial Rholoids Offer
An ad invites rheumatism sufferers to test Rholoids with a "trying before buying" plan. Arrangements in the city with A. W. Morgan handle the product, and a full size $1 treatment is available there. Send name and address to The Rholoids Co. in Washington DC for a free treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Rholoids I Co
Washington, D. C
Proof of Nerve Healing Promises with Chase Pills
An advertisement touts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous exhaustion and depression building nerve strength and blood. It cites testimonials from James Squires of Courtland Michigan and claims six boxes cured his daughter after three years of illness. Pills priced 50 cents sold by A W Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
M. D
A.W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
James Squires
Courtland
Mich
A. W. Morgan
Washington Social Center Grows as Elite Arrives
The capital shifts from war era manners to a social capital with a southern tilt fading amid northern wealth. Western and gold and diamond fortunes join New York leaders, shaping Washington’s season. Astors, Vanderbilts, Goelets, Drapers, foreign royalty gather at White House receptions, creating a unique continental ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of
New York
Newport
Washington
South Africa
Australia
Cear
Old London
America
Dupont
Sheridan
New York Society
Florida
South
Capital Society
White House
Army
Navy
Astors
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An old advertisement by A. W. Morgan asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure any kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine, signaling a generic medical product claim from a historical source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Trickett May Speak in Muscatine February Twenty Eighth
Rev J C H Light of United Brethren church reports Attorney Trickett of Kansas City will likely speak in Muscatine on February 28 or March 2 He asks to reserve February 28 for Muscatine in a reply to Trickett and the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Attorney Trickett
Kansas City
Muscatine
Mr. Light
Muscatine High to Welcome Moline Five Friday Night
Muscatine high school basketball hosts Moline at 8 15 p m in the Y M C A gymnasium. The locals aim for a speedy contest after beating Davenport and expect a large crowd. The Moline team faces a long floor disadvantage and may see several students travel with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Moline
Plow City
Davenport
Tri-City
Count Hadik Says He Will Marry Mrs. Vanderbilt
Berlin reports Count Alexander Hadik of Hungary announced to his family his engagement to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. His brother Count Jo hann Hadik said newspapers carried the betrothal news, then a letter from the count confirmed it. Hungarian nobility show little enthusiasm due to his disregard for convention. details from Budapest describe his character and career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadik
Vanderbilt
Berlin
Alexander Hadik
Hungary
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Count Johann Hadik
Budapest
Davenport Doctor Declares Iowa Second District Bid
State Senator J. A. De Armand of Davenport announces in the Davenport Democrat his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as representative of Iowa's Second congressional district. He is a prominent Davenport physician and longtime Democratic figure, and brother of Missouri Congressman De Armand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Armand
Davenport
Congress
J. A. de Armand
Iowa
Missouri
County Clerk McKee Ill With Critical Father S Disease
County Clerk McKee rushed from the city as his father L McKee of Conesville lies in a critical condition after a 30 day illness. All of his sons have been summoned to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McKee
Conesville
McKee
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Nietzel
The funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Nietzel will be held Thursday afternoon from the residence at 511 Main Street at 2 o'clock and from the German Lutheran church at 2 30 p m Rev George Meier officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nietzel
Main Street
German Lutheran Church
George Meier
Grape-Nuts Promotes Brain Work and Growth
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as the ideal brain worker food, stating it provides natural brain-building nutrients from wheat and barley and vital phosphates. It recommends consuming with cream or milk for breakfast and supper and mentions the booklet The Road to Wellville included in packets.
City Nominating Convention To Nominate Officials
A city nominating convention will be held this evening by the socialists at their headquarters. Candidates for mayor assessor treasurer police judge and wharf master will be nominated. Ward voters will caucus to select aldermen and discuss other matters of importance.
Aurora Literary Society Adds Members At Muscatine High
Aurora Literary society of Muscatine High School elected Mae Kent as assistant treasurer and added Marie Nyenhuis Carl Klink Lillian Sweeney Elsie Grossklaus Maude Sawyer Tekla Heichoff Edwin Westrate Glen Smith Lucile Narvis Verna Miksch Helen Klopp Harold Purdon and Harry Van Wagner. a program will feature piano solo recitation quartet selections current events and a debate on whether a winning basketball team is better than a winning debating team with Harry Hahn Helen Howe opposing James Patterson Anna Van Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Literary Society
Muscatine High School
Mae Kent
Marie Nyenhuis
Carl Klink
Lillian Sweeney
Elsie Grossklaus
Maude Sawyer
Tekla Heichoff
Edwin Westrate
Glen Smith
Lucile Narvis
Verna Miksch
Helen Klopp
Harold Purdon
Harry van Wagner
Margaret McKibben
Helen Otto
Harold Morgan
Leonard Westrate
James Patterson
James Realing
Roger Jayne
Harry Hahn
Helen Howe
Anna van Camp
Olive Branch Local Notes and Visits
Olive Branch page reports John Tanfield traveling to Muscatine on Friday. A sale was held Friday at the Leindecker farm with several locals attending. Admer Steineman of Muscatine visits his brother Dave near Grandview. George Pantel visited friends in Muscatine Saturday. Earnest and Cris Scholdeik spent Sunday with sister Mrs. August Johnson and family at the bluff. Mr and Mrs Chas Pantel and family joined Henry Nichols family Saturday. Will Eisele and Boyd Holiday with baby from Muscatine visited the Nichols home Sunday. John Dickerson passed through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
John Tanfield
Muscatine
Leindecker Farm
Admer Steineman
Dave
Grandview
George Pantel
Earnest
Cris. Scholdeik
August Johnson
the Bluff
Chas. Pantel
Henry Nichols
Will Eisele
Boyd Holiday
John Dickerson
Meetings at Salvation Army Barracks Report
A series of special meetings is being held at the Salvation Army barracks. The meetings began Sunday and attendance has been very gratifying. This evening the topic of the talk will be the Blessing of Forgetfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Birth Announcement on the Island
Born yesterday to Mr and Mrs D Holliday residing on the Island a son.
Man Found Sleeping in Merchandise Car An Odd Travel Tale
Henry Thomas was found asleep in a Rock Island railway merchandise car headed for Eldon Iowa. He claimed he crawled in at Joliet Illinois seeking lodging, while authorities verify the car’s contents and lock status. He awaits orders at the county jail with potential charges if goods are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
Rock Island Railway
Marshal Flannery
Joliet
Illinois
Thomas
Eldon
Iowa
Linen shower honors Miss Alice Niver prior to wedding
Miss Alice Niver hosted at 106 East Eighth Street by Mrs. Ralph Thompson and Mrs. Robert Carter. Guests celebrated with a linen shower and green and white decor. Gifts were presented from a bell as the evening included games and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Niver
John J. Healey
Ralph Thompson
Robert Carter
East Eighth Street
Miss Niver
Former Muscatine Girl to Wed in Minneapolis
Invitations announce the marriage of Selma Mary Hoefflin of Minneapolis to Aldred George Naundorf. The ceremony will be February 19 at 8 o clock at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis with Rev. Arthur T. Fowler officiating. The couple will reside in Eureka Montana and Miss Hoefflin has long been a Muscatine resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Selma Mary
Ernestine M. Hoefflin
Minneapolis
Surprise visit honors Miss Margaret Fromer at home
In Sweetland Township Miss Margaret Fromer was surprised at her residence when a large group of friends arrived unannounced to celebrate an occasion. Neighbors and well wishers gathered, sharing warm greetings and expressing affection for Fromer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fromer
Sweetland Township
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted for neuralgia and sciatica
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a treatment for neuralgia and sciatica, claiming they build blood and strengthen nerves. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. George Henderson of Wynantskill New York and explains the product nourishes the body, relieves pain, and prevents recurrence while supplying new blood. Pills are sold 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 via mail from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
George Henderson
Wynantskill, Rensselaer Co
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Social gathering at home with musical program
An evening event featured many games and a short musical program with a late hour luncheon. Attendees included Misses Gertrude Nesselbush Katie Eckhardt Bessie Holtz Minnie Ta Strake Lena Mariz May Grete Ella Te Strake Margaret Fromer May Ankel and Mrs. C Kaufman along with Messrs Fred Gettert Ed Martz Tony Gettert Roy Holtz Fred Martz Willie Nesselbush Ray Holtz Charlie Fromer Elmer Rode and Charlie Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Nesselbush
Katie Eckhardt
Bessie Holtz
Minnie Ta Strake
Lena Mariz
May Grete
Ella Te Strake
Margaret Fromer
May Ankel
Ray Holtz
Charlie Fromer
Elmer Rode
Charlie Kaufman
Batters on East Seventh Street Entertained by Miss Stoker
Women employed at the Batterson Stores were entertained at the home of Miss Margaret Stoker on East Seventh Street. The evening featured games and music followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterson Stores
Margaret Stoker
East Seventh Street
Browning College Hosts Banquet After Spell Down Victory
Browning College students will be tendered a banquet in the school rooms this evening by the victors of the recent spell down competition. The program includes a short musical segment and a series of toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning College
Rovral Reserves Plan Shamrock Hall Meeting Tomorrow
The Rovral Reserves will meet in Shamrock hall to discuss tickets for the Ben Hur lecture at the tabernacle. Tickets to the March 10 event will be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovral
Shamrock Hall
Rodman
Ben Hur
Tabernacle
Pythian Sisters to Meet at K P Hall Tomorrow
The Pythian Sisters will gather at the K of P hall tomorrow evening with full attendance requested. Initiation and balloting are on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Ladies of Major John Circle Urged to G A R Hall
Members of the Major John Circle are urged to attend this evening at seven o'clock sharp at the G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
G. A. R. Hall
Blackmailer Aims for 80000 in Veltheim Case at Old Bailey
Carl Veltheim testified at Old Bailey that his demand for 80000 was a reminder of a Barnato covenant to pay him for engineering a Transvaal revolution. Sally B Joel, a Barnato member, says Veltheim and others sent threats signed Kismet to intimidate. Veltheim admits writing the letters, blaming a Miss Caldecott who disliked Joel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carl L. von Veltheim
Old Bailey
Sally B. Joel
Barnato
S. B. Joel
Veltheim
Transvaal
Joel
Kismet
Caldecott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fife
L. D. Essex
Stanwood, Ia
F. S. Pentzer
L. S. Penrose
West Branch
John McIntosh
Atalissa
A. P. Miller
W. Longstreth
Letts
Charles Grade
J. Brogan
East Tenth Street
J. L.jones
City
John Libhart
Evans Street
Myrtle Jones
Hershey Avenue
Des Moines
J. Pratt
Princeton, Mo
B. Vallew
Grandview Avenue
E. B. Becker
van Horne Street
F. D. Miller
Robert
Janet
el Paso
Texas
T. S. Stewart
Vear
Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
Bill
Majestic
William Gardner
C. W. Trickett
Moline Hgh School
CAL High School
R. M. Arey
Funeral Services
Wellville
Ethel Barrymore
Aurora Society
Gram
The
Eral
Kruger
Dad Dolsen
Olds Building
Iowa Ave
E. H. Dolsen
Vienna
Pearl Button Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!