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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1902

Page

6

Riverside and Oak Grove Notes From Jan Meetings and Local Happenings

Riverside Iowa reports ongoing church meetings with a Bohemian preacher from Cedar Rapids and Rev Emmerson of Uniondale starting next Tuesday. Local building shifts include Haynes Brothers planned 60 by 100 foot livery barn. A Riverside creamery pause runs Feb 1 to Apr 1, first shutdown in five years. Oak Grove notes funeral travel, social events, school dismissal for a funeral, and sleigh riding as roads improve. Cedar Valley records infant loss and updates on ill children, plus county seat visit and a postponed party due to storm.

Riverside M. E Cedar Rapids Emmerson U. B Uniondale Columbus Junction Haynes Brothers John Povack al Rodgers Richmond Squire Huntley Washington Davis Creek Fanny Younkin Oak Grove T. S. Alderson Will L. H. Failing la Salle W. L. Clapp Gibbs John Parks Cole Cedar Valley Chester Parry Boyd Fisher Milo Crane Wm. Gregg M. G. Swain Muscatine Frank Lindles

Bitter Cold Grips West Liberty Area

West Liberty Iowa reports extreme cold with mercury near 15 to 20 below zero and a local claim of 30 below in one locality. Remains of Charles E. Harold were moved to Zaleska Ohio for burial. funeral services conducted by Rev. G W Busch and Rev John Y Hoover.

West Liberty Charles E. Harold Zaleska Ohio Frank Anterdale G. W. Busch John Y. Hoover Friend's Church West Branch Huldah Sexsmith F. R. Sexsmith East Fourth Street Oakridge Cemetery D. L. Smith W. D. Ady A. A Atkins H. Thomas Grey A. Nichols Lafayette Randall John Revell Henry Randall Primner Mr. Elliott Rev. Moffatt Devenport Presbyterian Church Mildred Elliott Muscatine Mildred Nichols

A Wife Praises Mother's Friend For Childbirth Aid

A wife recounts four pregnancies noting long pains with the first three children and chloroform use. She credits Mother's Friend with a safe quick delivery of a strong healthy boy and says she did housework two hours before birth with only mild pains.

Mother's Friend promises easier pregnancy and labor

An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as essential for expectant mothers. It claims use prevents pain, strengthens the body and mind, eases morning sickness and nervousness, prepares organs for labor, and speeds recovery after childbirth. Bottles cost $1, with a free illustrated booklet from the Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.

Minnesota Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Bloomington Notes Cite Local Visits and School Strain

W O Fritchman returned from West Branch. Miss Rebecca Hoopes visited friends, the Sinnetts. Abbie Lake and Laura Hoag called. Park Place School, taught by Electa Drury, is crowded signaling need for a new building. Meetings at Bloomington will close Thursday with sessions at 2 pm Tuesday to Thursday. strong interest reported. all invited.

Bloomington W. O. Fritchman West Branch Rebecca Hoopes Sinnetts Abbie Lake Laura Hoag Park Place Electa Drury H. H. Rockefellow West Liberty J. W. Hoopes Belle Sinnette St. Paul Minn

Cure Constipation Forever Promoted Candy Cathartic

An ad promotes Cascinets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims money back if GC fails to cure, and mentions refund terms in vague, supposed guarantee language.

Drigoste

White Prairie Notes Brighten Winter at White Prairie Ia

Winter lingers in White Prairie Iowa with sleigh riding on the way. A West Liberty man sold pictures of Lincoln Garfield and McKinley. Mrs Maurer of Wilton visited her sister. Some farmers discuss installing telephones with many households already considering the upgrade.

Lone Tree Whispers of Local News and A Baby Arrival

Lone Tree Iowa report notes Jesse Holderman working in Louisiana for winter carpentry. Mrs. Lee visits Grinnell for mother Mary Stonegargeer’s sickness and death. Other items: Pursell ill. Krall ill. Jayne in Muscatine. possible rural carrier Douglass. Martha Madden hosts school party. Revival meetings at MFE church continue. Corbitts welcome baby girl born January 29. Baker family to move to Wreehila Kansas.

Lone Tree Jesse Holderman Louisiana Lee Grinnell Mary Stonegargeer Thomas Pursell John Krall John W. Jayne Muscatine Kan

Sevastopol Snow Aids Sleighing and Local Visits

The Sevastopol area reports good sleighing after Saturday snowfall. Mr and Mrs John Holmes attended the Huntermaster dance on the slough Friday night. Louis Schwartz and son Walter were in Muscatine Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chris Keehler of High Prairie visited relatives Sunday. The cold snap returned at 15 degrees below zero Monday. Frank Smith came from Muscatine Sunday to hunt. Fred Schwartz called in High Prairie Sunday.

Sevastopol Jno. Holmes Slough Louis Schwartz Walter Muscatine Chris. Keehler High Praiie Frank Smith Fred Schwartz High Prairie

Pomeroy Notes From Local Society And Travel

The column lists visits for oyster suppers at the M E church and church attendance across Joy Millersburg Aledo Eliza township. It notes Co R Gates and family moving to Joy, Reed from Iowa moving to the Gates farm, Amos Goddard and others visiting friends, and a sleigh season after a light snowfall.

Pomeroy, Tl Linn Snider Joy M. E. Church R. Gates Gates Mr. Reed Iowa Gates Farm Amos Goddard Ira Crawford Allie Dool Aledo Ftta Boruff Lulu Millersburg Mabel Noble Fdna Willets Clair Brandt Bertha Sheriff Leroy Lutz Eliza Township Mabel Beach Glen Ballard Walter Ward S. S. Bonnff Etta Miss Dool

Jeanette Derby Hosts Galesburg Cousins and Local News

Miss Jeanette Derby enjoys a visit from cousins in Galesburg Iowa. Muscatine residents Mrs. Chas Armstrong and Mrs. Harrington visit friends here. Graphophone entertainments planned at township schoolhouses. Teachers prep a February 5 program. Wedding bells expected soon. Various locals visit kin in Muscatine Wilton Holland and New Jersey.

Yankee Hollow Jeanette Derby Galesburg Chas. Armstrong Muscatine Lillian Patton D. Wintermute Roy New Jersey John Nolte Arthur Webb Ryan J. J. Ryan Johnnie McClean Westley Kerr Holland, Minn N. Kerr Mary Fulton Wilton Robert Chas. Stone Thos. Boot

Nomination Meeting Sets Town Officers for Feb 8 1992

Thursday evening session led by E and Mueller appoints Wm Reins chair and R Knaack secretary for nominating town officers to be voted February 8 1992. Officers nominated include Mayor R Knaack Recorder E Ferrier Treasurer E E Muller and council members J Putyier Wm Reins F Adams D B Ormsby Wm Yost H Andersen Leonard Schlopkohl Miss Clara Mueller and Mr and Mrs Chas Schlopkohl and family. Additional social and travel notes follow with local residents visiting and fellow travelers cited.

E. & Mueller Wm. Reins R. Knaack Claus Thiesen E. Ferrier E. E. Muller J. Putyier Wm. Reins F. Adams D. B. Ormsby Wm. Yost Durant Gus Broders Davenport Morris Barnick Des Moines Wm. Freeburn Atlantic F. Langfeldt Durant Ia G. A. Shipley Desoto

Soldiers camp fire at M. E. church in Cedar Valley

A large Cedar Valley crowd attended a soldiers camp fire at the M E church Thursday evening. Seven veterans spoke including J B Downer who described Andersonville prison life with vivid detail, drawing on his own experiences as a Civil War prisoner. Attendees from West Liberty Nichols and Atalissa shared in refreshments and reflections on the event.

Cedar Valley M. E West Liberty Nichols Atalissa J. B. Downer Sth Iowa Cavalry Wilton D. Richards Iowa George Scott George Baxter George Foster Wm Hill Andersonville Brother Downer Libby

Stockton News Roundup and Movements

Stockton Iowa reports Mr Legler of Summit buying 29 head of cattle from H Broders and shipping them to Chicago via the C R I & P Ry. Mrs Henry Becker and daughter Mabel visit Durant to see her parents Mr and Mrs Schwager. J H Thiel travels to Minnesota on business. Stockton Elevator ships two car loads of hogs to Chicago. The town caucus that was held.

Stockton Legler Summit H. Broders Chicago Henry Becker Mabel Durant Schwager J. H. Thiel Minnesota Stockton Elevator Company

Candy Cathartics marketed by Cascarets

An old advertisement promotes Educate Torr Bowers Cascarets Candy Cathartics for constipation. It claims 25cc servings and a money back refund if a druggist refuses payment. The wording mirrors period colonial tone with abbreviated vendor references.

Torr Bowers

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GEO. H. Phillips Commission Merchant Grain and Provisions Rialto Sevastapol Walsh McCullough West Third Street S. G. Stein P.W. Francis Henry Jayne Vice-Pres L. G. Burnett Flershey State Bank Muscatine, Iowa Pomeroy Cook Musser State Bank and Trust Co Banking and Exchange Iowa Avenue Second St Muscatine, Ia D. V. Jackson S. M. Hughes First National Bank J. B. Dougherty Chas. Page J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer First National Bank Building E. P. Day East Second Street F. Giesenhaus East H. M. Dean H. J. Dean Cook, Musser & Co Clymer A. Coldren Colections Musatine J. W. M’kee Notary Pebl Ramnworth’s East Second Store D. Burk Carskaddan & Burk, Attorneys A Lowa C Second Street T. R. Fitzgerald T'Ce Hershey State Park Lowa Veuwne Lowa G. M. Tieus D. V. Jack Titus & Jackson Attorneys AT Law Scot Richman ,K. F Richman West Second Street I. Jayne Hofman Jayne & Ho*f.man Iova Avenue P. Ingham Attorney AT Law E. 2d Street Muscatine, Towa Society Pearl City Mont A’ Ma Bee Hall W. George Lucinda Bartlett Iowa Lodge No. 2 G. A. Riemcke Emcke Geo. C. Winn K. T Geo. B. Jackson HL McCoy Miriam Lodge D. of B Muscatin U GE Speer’suilding Cedar Street M. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 Woodmen of America Woodman Hall Olds’ Block J. C. Coster V. C J. A. Leyda Court OF Honor Camp Mccay Mra. S Bend City Modern Brotherhood of Amelca H. Co. Ove Sue Browning Financier Muscatine Hom Hall Shey Bank A. W. Scott Kate E. Beard Muscatine Int Maccabee Hall Flc S Hardware Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Wive Fisch’s Emma Sterneman Carrie Rankin Fraternal Aid Association Blooming ON Council F. A. A. Hall Shammo Building al F T. Howard P. Day Elec A Chaptes, No U. B.S A. L. Lindner W. 2 Emma Manlove Sec’y Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge Eaecond Street A, M Detter
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