Ladies Aid chicken dinner set at M. E. church
West Liberty Iowa residents are informed the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will serve a chicken dinner in the church dining room on Thursday February 27. A long list of local residents is mentioned in ongoing social notes including travels, visits, and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Jessie Phelps
Tipton
Albert Kline
Joe McMillen
West Branch
Byron Wright
Theo Jones
Davenport
George Johns
Ralph David
Monticello
Sarah Gates
Susan Gates
Jane Jenkinson
Mildred
Pearl
L. Figle
Downey
Edward Figle
Sarah Coffman
Ella Robbins
George Embree
Mary Evans
Moline
Ill
Lucy Evans
George Miller
al. Iryin
Margaret Anderson
Iowa City
Rocky Mountain
Hollis Marean
Rockford
Zemo Germicides Promise Cure for Skin Diseases
A promotional sample note touts ZEMO and ZEMOTONE as powerful germicides that destroy germs causing skin diseases and claim they always cure. Advertising copy indicates the product is sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street, with distribution through k.W. Row Med. Co., St. Louis and all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.w. Row Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Union County Fair Dates Set for September
The committee selecting Union county fair dates chose September 14, 15, 16 and 17. It is believed it will be more satisfactory to hold the fair in September rather than August as in past years.
Officers Elected by Scott County Grange in Davenport
A large Scott County Grange meeting at Davenport courthouse on February 22 elected officers including Master Chas Lau and Secretary Seymore Barr. National Organizer C B Hoyt attended and spoke of plans to form new granges in Muscatine county, with an upcoming February 29 program and a 30 member fifth degree class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Grange
Davenport
Chas. Lau
Jersey Ridge Grange
S. Barr
C. B. Hoyt
Muscatine County
Wilton
Muscatine
Chris. Marti
the Grange
van Evera
Sherman Walker
Boston’s Cooper Medicines Draw City Attention
In Boston the Cooper New Discovery medicine draws crowds as L T Cooper promotes a theory that the stomach causes much ill health. Volunteers report relief from indigestion and stomach troubles after using the treatment, with John S Keen of East Boston sharing a strong testimonial of renewed health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Chicago
Discovery
New Discovery
John S. Keen
Trenton Street
East
Mass
Mr. Cooper
Morning Sun Social Roundup and Country News
Morning Sun notes several departures and visits including Miss Ja net Metheny leaving for Beaver Falls Pa and visits en route to Burlington and Chicago. Mrs H E Curran visits relatives in Leon Ia. Mrs Emma Blair and Mrs Cummings arrive for a visit with Mrs D Kilpatrick. Cloud Willson visits Mediapolis Ia and Miss Lois Cavin visits Solon Ia. Village young people attend a shower for Miss Hattie Kilpatrick. Louisa County Good Citizens League holds its fifth annual convention at the Morning Sun M E church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Metheny
Martha Cannon
Beaver Falls
Burlington
Chicago
H. E. Curran
Leon
Emma Blair
Joplin
Cummings
Fairfield
D. Kilpatrick
Cloud Willson
Mediapolis
Lois Cavin
Solon
Clarence Talbot
Salem
Hugh Martin
Nancy McClure
Pyramide Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Piles
Endorsed by George H. Bartlett of Mattapan Massachusetts the Pyramid Pile Cure is promoted as a 50 cent treatment in suppository form. A free trial sample is offered by mail with no cost and immediate relief from itching pain and sores followed by available regular 50 cent packages at druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piles
Massachusetts
George H. Bartlett
Mattapan
Mass
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Temperance symposium and social news in Muscatine
A symposium on The Outlook of Reforms led by Revs Elliott McGaw and Newsom featured Rev Wm Mackay addressing Echoes From the State Convention and the Outlook of Temperance. Roach of the Law and Order League will give the eve address. Epworth League enjoyed a Washington social at the Faris home with games and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
McGaw
Newsom
Wm. Mackay
Des Moines
W. L. Roach
Law and Order League of Muscatine
Epworth League
M. EB
E. H. Faris
Washington
Roy Simpson
Centerville
Emily Cannon
Burlington
Mary Parker
Wm. Hensleigh
Mediapolis
S. Giles
Hattie Giles
Jno
Wm. Kilpatrick
Boy Receives Gold Watch for Bravery in Iowa
Glenn Sargeant, a twelve year old student at Bentonsport Iowa, was given a gold watch by the Rock Island railroad for his presence of mind and bravery in preventing a possible wreck near Bentonsport last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Sargeant
Bentonsport
Iowa
Rock Island Railroad
Many Conversions At Decatur Revivals
Revival meetings in Decatur Illinois led by Rev Billy Sunday drew large crowds and high conversions. Daytime attendance reached 24 600 with 237 conversions and total converts now 1140. Friday night 107 converted. Saturday 237 children joined. evening 44 more. Current expenses raised 3070 97 dollars, total raised 5621 16, exceeding needs by about 500. Bloomington notes show 1354 present and roughly 4500 raised there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ill
Billy
Muscatine
Bloomington
Local Notes From Conesville and Nearby Towns
Eva Jones visited Muscatine and returned home. Mrs. James Helverson and Master Dewey visited Knoxville for Flossie's medical treatment. Several residents traveled to Muscatine Nichols Columbus Junction Letts and Wapello. The Young People's Auxiliary raised 15.30. A farewell party was held for Lloyd and Almeda McKee who move to Okmulgee Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Eva Jones
Muscatine
James Helverson
Master Dewey
Knoxville
Flossie
John Boggs
Leona Mover
Sylvia Messick
Nichols
Rose Miller
Columbus Junction
Flora Marks
Master Lloyd
Almeda McKee
Okmulgee
Oklo
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Endorsed for Digestive Health
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation indigestion and stomach liver and bowel disorders. It claims quick relief improved digestion and blood purification with testimonials from a Bruceville Texas postmaster and a Bashan engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Ridgill
Bruceville
Tex
Burns
Bement, Jr
Obituary or Notice of Local Figures Listing Patrons
A listing names Lloyd McKee Leland Krider Thomas Hlankins Fred Horton Thomas Brandon Charles Stickney Raymond Tipton Paul Buser and Ray Trauthan. This fragment appears to be a partial roster or memorial note naming local individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McKee
Leland Krider
Thomas Hlankins
Fred Horton
Thomas Brandon
Charles Stickney
Raymond Tipton
Paul Buser
Ray Trautthan
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals and strengthens the lungs so no serious results need be feared. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Musquakie Indians Receive Government Annuity at Tama
The Musquakie Indians received an annual government annuity of about $25,000, paid in two semi annual installments at Tama. The sum is distributed per capita among the tribe with the oldest sachem and the youngest babe receiving the same share as others. A large family may receive $400 or $500 depending on enrollment numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Establish New City Delivery Service in Iowa Towns
The postmaster general orders May 15 establishment of city delivery service in Albia and Denison with specified staff and equipment including letter carriers substitutes letter boxes and steel posts. Albia uses three carriers and fourteen boxes. Denison uses three carriers and thirteen boxes with eleven steel posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Albia
Denison
Elks of Iowa City Move to Build New Clubhouse
Preliminary steps are taken by the Elks lodge of Iowa City to construct a new clubhouse. A committee will review the proposition and report findings to the lodge, with the plan to occupy the current site of the Iowa City lodge building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks of
Iowa City
Farmers seek full season help despite panic of '93 recovery
For the first time since the panic of 1893 farmers statewide report ample support. A rush into the countryside to secure summer work continues as many farmers hire hands for the coming season to meet expected workloads.
Des Moines Mother Sues Liquor Sellers for Son’s Death
Mrs. Alice Hamilton of Des Moines seeks to compel the liquor purveyors who sold her son to compensate her for grief and expense after he allegedly caused the death of Mrs. Martha Pieray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hamilton
Des Moines
Martha Pieray
New Examining Surgeon Appointed in Ottumwa
On the recommendation of both Iowa senators Dr. A. O. Williams has been named pension examining surgeon at Ottumwa replacing Dr. Murdock Bannister who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. O. Williams
Ottumwa
Murdock Bannister
Wellman Social and School Notes Highlight Local Happenings
A roundup of Wellman events and personal notices includes A J Sanders returning from Chicago with spring goods, a Washington's birthday gathering by the G R C, a high school pie social at Willard Palmer's, and Bess Powers taking a Chicago millinery position. Also listed are birthdays, illnesses, visits, and moves involving local families and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
A. J. Sanders
Chicago
Williard Palmer
Ida Cotter
Lone Tree
Oxford
G. I. King
Houstons
Bess Powers
Frank Hicks
Bright Fuller
A. O. Thomas
Iowa City
Walt Livezey
Jean Leonard
South Dakota
Moomey
Osceola
Orlo Cresswell
E. J. Coffey
Burning Shame Remedy Ad From Haver Camp Drug Store
An old line advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers priced at 25 cents from Haver Camp’s Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Havercamp
Election Proclamation for Muscatine 1908
The mayor of Muscatine Iowa proclaims a city election set for March 2 1908 to elect mayor assessor treasurer police judge wharfmaster and four aldermen across four wards with polling places Excelsior Hose house Champion Hose House Rescua Hose House and Relief Hose house open 7am to 7pm February 14 1908 proclamation signed by J Asthalter and city recorder Gustav Weis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Asthalter
Citty
Muscatine
Iowa
A. D
Excelsior Hose House
West Third Street
Champion Hose House
Sycamore Street
Rescua Hose House
Mulberry Avenue
Relief Hose House
Bleeker Street
J. Asthalter
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Hoarseress
Chamberlain Medicine Co. Manufactorery
Meinee
Chambertots & Onem
Chamberlain
J. Urquhart
Zephyr
Ontario
Atwood Luse
Twin Falls
Idaho
Jennie Reeder
Harry Hazlett
Amos Kimberly, Jr
L. C. Freyermuth
Aneta
John Neubaur
Timm
William Bodman
Clifford Eads
Israel Gaskill
Christian Church
William Sissell
John Stoker
Wilma Propst
Bert Strain
John Close
H. B. Wyant
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Miller
Ruth Malone
Will Fourth Street
Celia Clark
Toledo
Lena Fisher
Alice Maxson
Frank Carson
Fred Hartley
Centerdale
Will Gibson
Will Winn
Percy Smith
Harland Dice
W. A. Warren
PLE
M. Bernick
Pleasant Frairie Grange
Long Grove Grange
Harry Frye
Sheridan Grange
Louis Schneckloth
West View Grange
J. C. McCoal
Belmont Grange
Seymore Barr
John Hanson
Mt. Joy
Power House
William Sanday
Jayne
DR. D. Jayne
State News
Board of Health
Gustav Weis
City Recorder
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