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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
6
Obedience to tradition marked a Red Men gathering last evening with a council followed by a smoker. Chiefs Ed O'Brien H Thompson and D O'Leary gave brief remarks. Andrew Nester and Carl H Nester were initiated into the lodge.
Columbus Junction Iowa reports a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Clint Kauffman and a visit to Washington by Mrs Mary Brennen. Travel to Ainsworth for a Clegg Bros sale and stock shipments from Chicago are noted along with visits by Rev Fouse and Hampton resident H L Harrison.
A cure for dandruff is promoted with ZEMO as a germ destroying remedy. It claims instant itching relief and prevents hair loss while leaving the scalp clear and healthy. Available from all druggists and from A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Summer millinery season notes a basketball game last night between two local teams. The Royal Neighbors box supper scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed indefinitely due to widespread illness and bad roads. Mrs M Norris and her son Archie visited from Fredonia to spend the day with Mrs Wm Hill, who has been ill for a long time.
In Millersburg on February 14 residents report many grippe recoveries while Mrs. Blair battles grippe and heart disease. Nearby, Mrs. Egbert’s mother dies in West Jersey but son is ill. Grandmother Green marked her 83rd birthday as illness keeps the family home. Visitors arrive from Denver and Chillicothe as local families swap news and moves across farms and towns.
An old advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills promised relief from bowel trouble. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets the product with a 25 cent guarantee, warning of fear-induced ailments.
Port Allen residents attended the funeral of H Ramer in Cone on Tuesday. The obituary notes his long illness and relief at his death. A sickness round is listed for several locals and many social visits are recorded among Misses Chown, Messick, and McCullough families.
A brake beam broke on a Rock Island freight car in the South Muscatine yards causing a derailment of a front car for about 30 feet. The right of way was torn up and several freight trains were held while repairs were made. westbound passenger trains used a switch track.
Mr and Mrs Deitrick Vogel of Hershey avenue observed their 55th wedding anniversary in a subdued gathering at their cottage. Born in Germany the pair wed on February 13 1855 at Hessen Kasel and later moved to Illinois, making many friends now mostly passed away. The article notes their long life together and welcomes from visitors, while listing several local residents traveling and visiting. An eight pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs William Duncan on Schley avenue.
Miss Genevieve Simms slipped on an icy board along Grandview avenue near the Milwaukee tracks and fractured her right arm between the wrist and elbow. She was taken home, Dr. J. D. Fulham set the bone, and she will be unable to work for weeks. The Musserville Methodist church prayer meeting last evening drew large attendance and featured testimonials. Local notes mention Mrs. Fred Crow visiting from New Era Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. John Belcoe of Riverside Ia visiting Davenport before returning home.
Laurel Hill February 14 notes Luke Cockshoot and Lloyd Taylor returned home after visiting Cedar Rapids and Tamala. John Brugman transacted business in Muscatine Friday. Mrs. C Kle bee ill but improving. John Fowler returned home from Wilton after a week with Harry Romig. Miss Anna and Mamie Doran visited Henry Angerer family. L Z Ayers and daughter Faye, of Wilton, spent the day here. James Cockshoot bought a new phonograph. Mrs William Marchant ill. B L Norton traveled to Muscatine Tuesday for business. Miss Hattie Nagle of Wilton visited Mr and Mrs John Mohr. Christopher, Leonard and Frank.
An old advertisement claims a La Grippe remedy cures colds and pneumonia tendency, noting its fame across the civilized world. It lists prices of 25 cents for a standard size and 50 cents for a large size, and states availability through druggists nationwide.
Angerer attended a masquerade ball in Stockton on Saturday night Ed Herr of North Prairie visited in the area on Monday Miss Adella Cockshoot returned to school duties at Sugar Creek after a few days with her parents Fletcher Duncan of Sweetland Center called on the D Klebey home Tuesday Dr Thomas Boots remains ill with la grippe Miss Sophia Angerer has returned from a brief visit with Stockton friends Miss Beryl Cummings visited Wilton for a week with Mrs G Warren and returned Saturday Ella and Anna Mohr left for Muscatine Monday after a several days with their brother John Mohr and family
Stockon notes report Mr and Mrs George Eis improving and Herbert Cawitzell welcomes a ten pound son. Mrs E A Allbee ill. Mrs Jas Metz and children visited Muscatine over Sunday. Grange meeting in Davenport drew many. Youths attended Stockton masquerade. Rev Tolbert to preach at Pleasant Prairie next Sunday. Mrs Frank Kelley ill. Mr and Mrs John Henke visited Walter Inger. Addie Sissell returns home after Durant treatment.
An old advert claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals wounds from bullets or nails. The notice promises guaranteed relief for wounds and lists Haverecamp's Prescription Drug as distributor and price of 25 cents.
The timetable shows trains in effect January 5 including Local Passenger services at 8:43 am 11:29 am and 6:44 am, Mail and Express departures, and freight movements. Westbound Passenger No 401 leaves at 6 15 am with Freight at 8 30 am daily except Sunday under agent W. Underaonk.
Train timetable shows Wilton main line eastbound and westbound services with numbers 8 14 6 20 19 26 and others. Daily and no stop services noted. Muscatine departures and Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday with specific times listed.
In effect April 9 1905 timetable shows passenger and freight services. No 12 POGUOGIRE departs 2:30 am with mixed notes and No 92 freight carries passengers at 6 50 pm. No 5 passenger departs 7 19 am and No 91 freight carries passengers at 11 44 pm.
Freight and passenger timetable shows multiple daily connections among Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview and Wapello with trains 1 3 5 and 6 varying by weekday and Sunday. Notable links include connections to Iowa Central and C R I & P lines at Hirick Junction and Elrick Junction with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
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