Davenport Boating Club Sees Rapid Growth and Ambitious Plans
The Davenport Boating club grows quickly with 350 members and aim for 500 before the season. Officers include William Gosch Commodore C H Heuck Secretary and William Hetzel Treasurer. The club envisions a wing dam from Scott street to the dock line to create a harbor, city dock extensions, and river improvements benefiting rivermen and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Boating Club
Muscatine
William Gosch
C. H. Heuck
William Hetzel
Davenport
Scott Street
Local residents stop by Muscatine yesterday
A stream of visitors and locals mix business and social rounds in Muscatine. Names include Mrs. T S Meeker Letts A J Furnas Columbus Junction and Dr A B Clapp while notices promote a muslin underwear sale at Reinemunds and a Rocky Mountain Tea promotion at Havercamps Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Meeker
Letts
A. J. Furnas
Columbus Junction
Rocky Mountain
Havercamp
Muscatine Chautauqua allotment set for February 15
The Muscatine Chautauqua directors prepare for the annual lot and tent allotment in the Musser Library directors room. Patrons with last year’s rentals receive one hour priority starting at 9 am, public opens at 10 am. Ten day rents range from 1.00 for a lot to 7.25 for large standard tents with floor fees, and higher rates for compartment tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Chautauqua
Musser Library
Chautauqua Committee
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria and liver trouble
An old advertisement claims malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble are easily cured by Electric Bitters. The ad promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller and lists a price of 50 cents for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Sweetland Society Notes and Local News Recap
Sweetland updates cover visits among residents from Washington Iowa to Muscatine and Davenport. Obituary note announces M. O. Stanwood’s death in Iowa City. Church attendance rises as eight members join the M E church.
Springdale Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Gatherings
Levi Pilkington of Centerdale and Henry Pinney of Prairie Grove were in Springdale last week. The Christian Endeavor held a grand social at the Finefields home near Rochester with about fifty guests. George McLarand county clerk was seen on Friday evening. Albert Lemkee and Gertrude Rehbehn visited near Rochester. Philip Bailey and family were business visitors, and Mrs. E. B. Fogg was a Friday caller. Emmer Hirst of Centerdale also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Levi Pilkington
Centerdale
Henry Pinney
Prairie Grove
Christian Endeavor At
W. S. Finefields
Rochester
George McLarand
Albert Lemkee
Gertrude Rehbehn
Rehbehn
Philip Bailey
E. B. Fogg
Emmer Hirst
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed For Child Health
An article urges mothers to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to treat children's ailments such as constipation indigestion and stomach pains. It cites Mrs Curry of Trowbridge and Mrs Eversole of Hinsboro praising its effects and notes the product is guaranteed pure and does not gripe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Springdale Social Roundup Reflects Town Life
Several Springdale residents and visitors are noted across late January events. L. S. Maxson and wife of Tipton Indiana visited relatives here, while Mrs. Charles Roberts and Forrest joined friends Saturday. The Ladies’ Aid met at the Walt ers parlors with a large crowd and good work accomplished. Bert and Harry Davidson planned a Washington state move. H. F. Lewis shipped fat cattle to Chicago and planned stockers for next year. Miss Carolyne Briggle from near Aialissa stayed with Edith Walters. The Self Culture Club met January 1908 for parliamentary drill. Mr. and Mrs. Walter visited Davenport. Fay Butler visited West Liberty over Sunday. Epworth League members attended a lyceum at Scattergood Seminary. Bennie Callihan of Rochester helped finish an ice house for Lawyer Todd. Mrs. W. S. Maxson hosted Springdale High teachers for supper. Rev J. R. Hanley of West Liberty will lecture February 20 on The Making of a Man. W. C. Fisher visited assistant principal Plymesser. Buckley family visited O’Haver at Union Valley. Harry McCann went to Minneapolis to see son Ray, a civil engineer, and returned Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
L. S. Maxson
Tipton
Charles Roberts
Forrest
Ladies’ Aid Society
G. W. Walters
Bert
Harry Davidson
Washington
H. F. Lewis
Chicago
Carolyne Briggle
Near
Aialissa
Migg
Edith Walters
Self Culture Club
Lou A. Todd
G. W. Walter
Davenport
Epworth League
Lyceum
Scattergood Seminary
Bennie Callihan
Rochester
Todd
W.S. Maxson
J. R. Hanley
West Liberty
M. E
W. C. Fisher
Mt. Vernon
Joe O'Haver
Union Valley
Harry McCann
Minneapolis
Ray
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Cure
Advertises Hale's Household Ointment as a remedy for eczema salt rheum scrofula ulcers running sores and obstinate skin diseases. Claims quick permanent cure with 25 cent price at drug stores or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Illinois City residents relocate and travel noted
Illinois City news lists Melvin Seddam and family moving to Millersburg and Charles France with Wm Fisher transporting cattle to Chicago. Farmers pack ice. George Kane moves to the bay. Dr Walker visits from Keokuk. extended kin visits from Rock Island Muscatine and Portland Oregon appear. Cap Brisbine improves slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
L. Stull
Busy Valentine Day Floods Muscatine Post Office
Post Office workers in Muscatine handle a flood of valentines and packages on St. Valentine’s Day. Clerks report record business, with many large and elaborate tokens arriving by train and mail, and florists noting high demand for flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Post Office
Social Notes From Copperas Creek Area
Copperas Creek social items list visits by C Blanchard of Portland and Fred Mewes Jr from Illinois City at James McNall and Sadie Feldman homes. Stella Thomas and Mrs Frank Thomas visited relatives near Illinois City. Mrs Jessie Deakman returned from Boston area. Edw MecNall hosted. Joe Neusbam welcomed a daughter born Sunday the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
C. Blanchard
Portland
Ore
Fred Mewes, Jr
Illinois City
James McNall
Stella Thomas
Sadie Feldman
Frank Thomas
O. McNall
Jessie Deakman
Boston
Stella
Edw. MecNall. Co. Blanchard
Fred Mewes
G. Kleist
Joe Neusbaum
Oak Grove Social Roundup Records Village Happenings
In Oak Grove on February 14 farmers bustle ice making. Clyde Parks and family depart soon to the west as about 25 youngsters gathered for a surprise evening of games and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lake hosted a Friday party with games trades and a late supper. Dorcas Sewing meets Ed Barnard on February 26. Young Ladies' Aid to meet Mrs. Max Stuart on March 4. Miss Neema Stuart has been ill with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Clyde Parks
Clyde
West
John Parks
Wm. Lake
Dorcas Sewing Society
Ed Barnard
Max Stuart
Neema Stuart
la Grippe
Miss Noau O'Brien Returns Home From Davenport
Nichols notes Miss Noau O'Brien visiting sister Mrs. P. C. Hart then returns to Davenport last Saturday. A number of townspeople attended church in Cedar Valley Sunday evening. R. T. Shannon traveled to Davenport Wednesday for his sister Mrs. F. Downs who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Healey
Nichols
Alberta Healey
Alice Niver
Healey
Noau O’brien
P. C. Hart
Davenport
Cedar Valley
R. T. Shannon
F. Downs
O Leary family sale moves to Iowa City after Lincoln stay
In Lincoln on February 14 residents note Mrs. Amiel Perczek visiting Solon and a pleasant evening at the C Wiese home with several local residents. The O Leary brothers announce a sale for Wednesday February 19 then relocate their family to Iowa City. A box social and entertainment is planned in Lincoln Center on February 15. Geo Reiland traveled to Chicago with cattle, while Jno Burr and M Kile went to Chicago with cattle and hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Amiel Perczek
Solon
C. Wiese
C. Oglevee
Kate Loehr
Mabel Thomas
Nellie Page
Edith Oglevee
Alice Loehr
John Lenze
Lone Tree
Minnie
Erna Haur
Emma Burr
George
Clarence Burr
O'Leary Brothers
Iowa City
Lincoln Center
O'Learys
Geo. Reiland
Chicago
Jno. Burr
M. Kile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
NEW Boat Club
William Golch
Bership
Reinemund’s
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Claus Lemkau
North Main Street
A. B. Clapp
H. Pollock
O. H. Schlosser
Cal. W. Smith
Charles Humes
City
H. J. Hadler
Wilton
G. M. Morrison
Batavia, Ia
Graff
Clyde Martin
East Third Street
Mary Elizabeth Atkins
Mulberry Avenue
Rock Island
Florence Mark
East Ninth Street
A. B. Adams
Linder’s Delicatessen
West 2Nd St
J. T. Birch
Des Moines
F. Feltman
P. H. Pike
Olive Henderson
Lena Marticke
Choice Farm
W. A. Martin
Ottumwa
Lilly
May Painter
Miss Blanche
Third Street
Hollister
John Weaver
A. J. Weaver
Chestnut Street
Castoria Marintanis
Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
ED. Pinaud
Sweetland
Nellie Irwin
Darting Home
M. O. Stanwood
Ladies’ Aid
Henderson
Jordan
Wedekind
Havercamp’s
Illinois Cit
Flood Local Office
Valentine Deal
Ers
Florists
Julia A. van Sickle
No. Ninth Street
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr.Williams
Dr. Walliams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Fife
Tome Savings Bank Frea
Neidig’s
East Second St
Frames Ax Pictures
P. Day
Rest Second Street
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!