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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
7
The American Surety Company of New York pledges prompt payment on its bonds of suretyship with immediate losses payout after proof. Quick action can prevent bank closures or bankruptcies for firms. People, firms, and corporations seeking end services from employees should write to the company.
Numerous residents travel in and out of Muscatine yesterday visiting relatives and friends in Wilton West Liberty Letts and surrounding towns. Several locals including Mrs Frank Kolp Miss Grace Woodhouse Miss Maude Marshall and Miss Faye Ayres left for Wilton during the day. John Hesser and Mr Mrs Louis Othmer also arrived or departed for nearby cities.
Rev. Billy Sunday preached to 5,500 in Bloomington, denouncing frivolities and urging babies. At Muscatine the crowd cheered saloon closings. Sunday served as umpire for a New Year’s Day game before 23,000, calling balls and strikes with crowd reactions.
Local notes list numerous relatives visiting for Christmas and New Year from Illinois City Muscatine Island Maquoketa Bay Island Oak Grove near Foster West Liberty and Nokomis. Families include Nieists Mewes Stewart Ripley Noble McNall Hesser Schell and others hosting or visiting relatives across Iowa and nearby towns.
Lewis Beik born in Baden Germany December 18 1835 died at his Louisa County Iowa home December 13 1907 aged 71 years 11 months and 25 days He married Lovey Godfrey February 14 1864 They left three children Nettie Luella and May and five grandchildren Surviving siblings include brother Jacob and sister Mrs Binz Funeral services were held at home and were conducted by Reverends Wilson and Moyer Interment followed at Grandview Cemetery
Ralph Bishop returns home from Aledo for a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Lyon. Kansas visitors Mr and Mrs Henry Beeney and son and Mr and Mrs Joe Cox with children join Mrs Chas Munson at Wrayville for Christmas. Mrs S J Swisher hosts turkey dinner for son Dr Swisher of Rawlins Wyoming. Oak Dale school Christmas program raises gift funds for the school. Nellie Lonek teaching near New Boston visits home before returning to Champaign Ill. John Reynolds marks his 50th birthday with relatives, a chair gift, and a basket dinner. Dr S J Swisher departs for Chicago after visiting his mother.
Prairie Grove residents report visits from relatives and friends across West Liberty West Branch and Oklahoma. Notable mentions include Mrs. Chas McCann and sister Miss Zella Walker visiting. Will Jack from Centerdale stopping by. school returning after vacation. Aker ill at home. and others enjoying family gatherings and local dinners.
The Indiana governor J Frank Hanly will not speak in Muscatine next Sunday due to a strike in Muncie Indiana. Attorney C W Trickett of Kansas City cannot attend next Sunday but may come January 12 and ministers are contacting other speakers, aiming for a nationally known presenter.
Ellen Snyder and Adeline James visit Columbus Junction relatives. Many local residents travel to Cone Milan and Morning Sun. A daughter was born to Henry Wagner and wife on December 26. Numerous calls and visits connect families in Letts Cedar Bethel Muscatine and Columbus Junction.
Miss Abba O Connell of Moline arrived Tuesday for a few days visit at the home of John Gay in Conesville Iowa Louise Sears did not return to her place after the visit early this week
Miss Rae Noland taught the school Monday in her absence. Miss Anna Westerman returned from a visit with Miss Myrtle Knott at Old Clifton. Miss Lizzie Peggum of Marengo visited her sister Mrs Jno Radcliffe. Mr and Mrs Frank Tracy and daughter from Burlington spent New Year’s Day with Jno Gay. Maude Maxwell hosted New Year’s Eve party. Rosa Miller held a watch party. W S McKee and son Tracy from Muscatine spent New Year’s Day with relatives. W A Mincher traveled to Monmouth for the holiday.
Miss Frances Boot returned to Pine Mills to resume school duties after a short visit with her parents. Sophia Angerer visited the J. R. Brown home in Wilton. Mrs. Blanch Du Bois arrived from Muscatine to stay with her mother, Mrs. Klebey. Households hosted guests from Durant, Wilton, and Sweetland Center amid dances and Christmas events.
Mrs Joe Kahout returns home from Solon after a week with daughter Mrs Amiel Perczek. George Reiland ships a carload of cattle to Chicago. Madison Kile is kicked by a mule. Locals attend Lone Tree Christmas basketball game. Mrs P Hauri and daughter Miss Erna visit near West Liberty. Carl Wiese on sick list. P Hauri travels to Hills. Reiland family spend Christmas near Coralville. Jno Burr visits West Liberty. Lizzie and Agnes O Leary visit near Nichols.
The Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist who has visited Muscatine Monthly since 1903 will be at the event, promising consistent service and local familiarity for attendees.
Monday only office hours 8 am to 6 30 pm. Dr Scheilenverger claims permanent cures for chronic diseases with no fee for incurables. Offers rapid treatment of catarrh nose throat lung burns stomach liver kidneys paralysis nervous heart and many others. Piles fistula rupture and cataract surgery described with guaranteed results and no business downtime.
A fragmented description lists nervous debility symptoms including fatigue, memory issues, irritability, poor energy, aching back, disturbed sleep, sunken eyes, and urinary concerns. The entry uses outdated terms and broad descriptors without clear diagnosis or modern medical framing.
Dr. W. E. Shallenserger offers treatment for blood poison syphilis gonorrhea sexual debility nervous disorders and related harms. He claims to cure long neglected cases without experiments and invites free confidential consultations at 145 Oakwood Blvd Chicago.
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