Wapello Man Dies After Short Illness
James A. Leamon, 58, a carpenter and longtime resident of Wapello, Iowa, died at home on July 8 1907. Funeral services were held July 9 at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Koopman officiating. interment followed in Wapello cemetery. He leaves three children Bert Leamon of California Mrs. R B Cain of Mason City and Alice of Wapello. He was born in New Market Ohio. The reminiscence is followed by local social notes and society updates from Wapello including visits, meetings, and upcoming events across town.
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Wapello
James A. Leamon
Presbyterian Church
Koopman
Bert Leamon
California
R. B. Cain
Mason City
Alice
Frank Pemble
Muscatine
Vinnie Winter
Des Moines
S. H. Archibald
Ruth
Atalissa
John Hartman
German Sewing Society
K. U. T. E. Society
Winfield
Louis Otto
Atajissa
Meyers
M. E
Kurtz
Neva
Knoxville
Ed. Christie
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Garrett
E. D. Shipman
St. Paul
Laura E. Grimes
Letts
Rebekah Lodge
George Hayden
Pearl
Colorado
Derexa Rebekah Lodge
Lizzie Owens
Noble Grand
Mary Davis
Cora Butler
Nellie Hale
Towey Warren
Titian Paschal
Lou Irwin
Lela Rhoades
Carrie Hoag
Mary Rhoades
Sarah Kirkpatrick
Zell Wright
Keily
Inside Guardian
A. C. Pickett
Washington
W. P. Paugh
Carl Grandy
Davenport
Grandy
Mr. Grandy
Keokuk
A. Rowland
South
Sam Overholt
Musca
E W. Kelley
Hobo chase by city police in Muscatine ends with several arrests
Police nabbed six vagrants under an anti pass measure after a late evening enforcement in Muscatine. Two boys around ten were caught on top of a tender, then escaped as officers pursued. A black man with alcohol trouble and a noted tramp were also detained before the train pulled away.
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Muscatine
Thurman
Martin
Noliceman
Beautician E Burnham Promotes Facial Beautification
An advertisement urges readers to visit Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store to learn E Burnham's demonstrator for removing wrinkles crow's feet and blemishes. It also claims her preparations lead the world in beautifying the complexion and teaches hair dressing at home.
Wilton News Notes and Local Visits
Wilton residents report travels and visits to Muscatine Des Moines Iowa City and Malcolm. The American Patriots hold a meeting tomorrow evening. A two year old, Griffith Johnson, was seriously hurt after a fall from a second story window.
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A. R. Leith
Iowa City
S. H. Wise
P. M. Conant
Muscatine
I. L. Wright
Charles
Des Moines
P. F. McGucken
McGucken
Rock Island
Pearl Penney
Margaret Woodhouse
Malcolm
H. R. Mason
Jose
Cora Brugman
West Liberty
Wm. Crowe
Summit
American Patriots
John Killion
Griffith
Paul Johnson
Pure Flavorings Pace a Brand in Widespread Home Use
The advertisement notes Pure Flavorings Pace has gained preference and is now used and appreciated by millions of housewives who have used them for various cooking needs.
Local items note injuries and condolences in Wilton area
A child sustained a broken arm with considerable bruising while S H Wise sprained an ankle on arrival in Muscatine. Rev P M Conant arrived from Muscatine with Wise. Miss Bessie Chown visited at home from Nichols. Henry Seibert W R C adopted resolutions on Martha A Shifler’s death, offering sympathy, drawing the charter for thirty days and sending notices to relatives and papers.
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P. M. Conant
Muscatine
S. H. Wise
Conant
Mr. Wise
Bessie Chown
Nichols
Henry Seibert
Martha A. Shifler
Wilton Advocate
Muscatine Journal
Swimming Party Interrupted by Police On Cedar Street
Walter Cole wandered from his home and was found on Cedar Street by officers after a swimming party ended abruptly when Officer Jake Ziffren arrived on the levee and escorted four boys to the police station. Marshall Flannery lectured the boys as they stood guilty, noting they swam at the riverfront hot spot near lumber piles on Front street.
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Jake Ziffren
Marshall Flannery
Front Street
Great Western Cereal mill to reopen in Muscatine
After months of closure the Great Western Cereal company in Muscatine will resume operations once oats are secured. Renovations have left the plant in excellent condition and J Rissey Reuling, the resident manager, expects work to start around August 10. The local oat crop damage won’t halt production as grain can be obtained from other sources.
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Great Western Cereal Company of
Muscatine
J. Rissey Reuling
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Offered for Skin Ailments
Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for itching burning and disfiguring skin eruptions. Claims first application brings relief. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Gas Jet Accident at Daly's Restaurant Endangers Boy
A 12 year old Daly's restaurant helper named Essex nearly died in a gas leak incident. He retired and left a gas jet open, filling a hotel room with fumes. The blast occurred when a cigar lighter ignited the gas, injuring Sidney Vanatta who released fumes escaping through a skylight. Essex recovered in fresh air.
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William Essex
Daly’s
Essex
Daly's
Giffey Hotel
Sidney Vanatta
R. S. Bryant
Columbus Junction Family Reunion Notice and Local News
The report from Columbus Junction on July 10 notes the Robert Fisher family reunion at the Cavin home with attendees from Muscatine and Wapello. It also covers alumni music attendance, visiting relatives, stock shipments, bank directors’ meeting, and ongoing hay harvest delays from more rain.
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Columbus Junction
Robert Fisher
M. Cavin
Cavin
F. C. Shinabarger
Muscatine
Dr. Grimes
Wapello
Stetts
Rebekahs
S. G. Robertson
Kenneth
H. J. Haines
Cedar Rapids
Edgar Gee
Ethyl Knaub
Cotter
Chas. Duncan
R. F. Duncan
F. H. Johnston
E. P. Shellabarger
D. W. Shellabarger
Letts
Mr. Denham
California
Christian Science Leaders Fight Mrs Eddy Examining
Boston July 10 Christian Science church leaders and their attorneys convened to protest the plan to subject Mrs Eddy to examination by alienists.
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Christian Science
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Aneeda
Onal Biscuit Company
Stein Furniture Co
Carl Barnard
E. 3Rd Street
B.A. Metz
Agent Fize. Srd. St
Pierson’s New Furniture Store
Second St. Muscatine
Iowa
F. A. Neidig
East Second St
Journal
Wapello News
Wilton
Hershey State Bank of Muscatine
Hershey
Bank
Musertine
Walter Cole
Cedar Street
Great Western Mill Com
S.S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Schreurs
E. C. Pew
Farview
Muscatine County
Byron Drury
H. M. Bartlett
P. O
East Hill
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
A. Sissel
G. C. Bear
E. V. Briggs
Iawa Avenue
West Fifth
Opera House
A. Shoppa
E. C. Peto
Reliance Loan Co
J. Biliss
Pacific Coast
Toe Boyd
East Eighth Street
Wm. Narvis
Lilly G. Hoopes
R. R
Chestnut Street
Stein's Furniture Store
Woodlawn Avenue
N. East
Huttig
Stein
West Second
Cherry's Shoe
Corner Oak
Maple Avenue
Blakeslee
Hershey Avenue
Union Ind. Dist
Sweetland Township
J. B. Burnside
Barber
Cecur Rapids
Commercial
J. T. Neff
Nichols, Ta
N. Rosenberger
Moler Barser
Chicago
Ill
W. H. Hoopes & Son
Oak Street
Heinz Pickle Works
West Seventh St
Lost—Co. C
Smoke House
Navy
U. S. Navy
Whitaker
Corner Third
Brady Sts
Dubuque
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