Batterson Gift Promises Library Boost for Sunday School
The estate of the late S. M. Batterson provides three hundred dollars for the First Methodist church Sunday School library. He arranged the gift before his death, informing his pastor and keeping a memorandum of his wish. The money will be used to enhance the library, a growing asset to the school. His public-spirited generosity is recalled by the city and church alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
First Methodist Church
S. M. Batterson
C. L. Stafford
Batterson
Case Dismissed After Cedar Township Dispute Trial
In Cedar township neighbors William Anson and William Hobart faced charges of threats and trespassing. The case, moved to Squire Tappe from Muscatine, ended with dismissal after conflicting testimony and a judge’s ruling that tied to an earlier Orono matter. Peace lasts twenty four hours, spectators remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
William Anson
William Hobart
Squire Tappe
Hobart
Anson
Rowan
Orono Township
Muscatine
Yesday
Squire
Orono
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Promises Safe Use
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children with a claim of quick relief for coughs and lung trouble. It markets 25cc bottles priced at 50 cents and urges readers to ask their druggist.
Iowa Firemen's Tournament Stampedes Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Central Railway offers a round trip fare for the Cedar Rapids event held August 7 to 10, 1900. Tickets go on sale August 6 and 7 with return validity to August 11. For details contact ticket agents or George S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Firemen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
George S. Batty
Marshalltown
Delavan reports on Iowa game laws and spring shooting
Fish and Game Warden George E. Delavan of Estherville Iowa witnessed illegal seining at Spitsnaggle Lake eight miles below Wapello and took the net into custody. He discusses proposed anti spring shooting measures and nonresident licensing to aid enforcement and protect wildlife.
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George E. Delavan
Estherville
Iowa
Wapeilo
Epitsnaggle Lake
Muscatine
Spitsnaggle Lake
Wapello
Letts local notes recounting health and visits
Jed Thompson and his brother Walter arrived from the far west on the 234. Mrs. Utter attends church for the first time in months and remains in poor health. Various neighbors, including Mr. Overholt of Burlington, Chas. O. Brown, John Brown, and Ruth Holiday, visit, work, or entertain. Grandma Toland nears death as Owen visits and others travel for brief stays and routine tasks.
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Jed Thompson
Walter
Far West
Jed
Ruth Holiday
Columbus Junction
Miss Bird Hildebrand
West Liberty
Grandma Toland
Owen
William Moses
McLellan
D. L. Cline
Dick Garrett
Matie McDaniel
Mr. Holiday
Local Briefs and Notices from West Liberty Area
Mrs. Maggie Snyder of West Liberty visits relatives before moving to Chicago to join her son and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Brookhard return to Cheyenne after a month with family. Farmers report pinkeye harming horses, with some deaths. Miss Maud Meeker elected to Nichols School intermediate department. Mrs. Will Coder recovering after childbirth. Mintie Bloomer and Ella Cotler attending Waneko normal. The remains of Mrs. Temple laid to rest this morning. Pret Meeker returns from Nichols to join home folks.
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Maggie Snyder
West Liberty
Chicago
Jno. Brookhard
Cheyenne
Maud Meeker
Nichols School
Will Coder
Mintie Bloomer
Ella Cotler
Waneko
Temple
Meeker
Nicho
Hopewell House Gets Fresh Paint From Muscatine Painters
J L Beatty undertakes exterior painting of his home with Muscatine painters delivering first class work. Wm Thompson and family visited Stinemans near Grandview overnight and returned Sunday. Reports say E Jenisson rented a Wa pello area farm for next year. John Conner rented a Springdale farm for the coming summer. Diamond Jo boats were seen passing this place yesterday morning.
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J. L. Beatty
Muscatine
Wm. Thompson
Springdale
Death of William Pentzer Former Muscatine County Lawyer
William Pentzer died yesterday at his parental home near Wilton at about 4 30 pm. He was about forty years old and had suffered poor health due to consumption. He sought relief in the west but did not regain vitality. The funeral will be held at his late residence tomorrow at 2 30 pm.
Sunday School Rally at Geneva School House
A Sunday School rally is planned at Geneva school house on Sunday July 29 at 2 30 p m. Sunday school workers from Muscatine and Illinois City are expected to attend and all will be welcome.
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Geneva School House
Muscatine
Illinois City
McIntosh Declares Candidacy For Muscatine County Attorney
J. E. McIntosh announces his candidacy for the county attorney nomination subject to Muscatine county Republican convention action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
J. E. McIntosh
For Sale Two Iron Settees and Chairs
For sale two iron settees and two iron lawn chairs. Inquire at this office.
Oats and Hogs Dominate Local Market Notes
Market summary notes oats show strong vitality as threshing nears and prices around 24 cents at the oat meal mill. Hog prices swing with buyers paying up to 4.85 dollars, while blackberry season ends and egg plant and melons appear with varying prices. Articles discuss breeding sows, Angora goats, Denver dairies, and lime on feed rations, plus oleo production and sheep care tips including dog control around flocks.
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Chicago
Muscatine County
Orance Judd
Muscatine Markets Grain and Produce Prices July 27 1900
Muscatine Iowa listing daily market quotes for flour grains and mill products with prices per sack per bushel per peck and per dozen. includes oats corn meal hay fruit vegetables dairy live stock meats and hardware and lumber items with unsteady market notes and various grocer prices.
Epworth Assembly Opens at Clear Lake Iowa
Educators gather at Clear Lake for the Epworth Assembly in its long running regional event. Bishop Galloway delivers two addresses, imperialism debate slated between Champ Clerk and C R Landis, with about 7,060 visitors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Ep Vworth Assembly
Bishop Galloway
Champ Clerk
C. R. Landis
Local Patent Medicine Guarantee Promises Refunds
The undersigned pledge refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A smaller 25 cent bottle is offered with the same satisfaction guarantee or money back. Names listed include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp and J. Theo. Keuchmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Hay shipment to Manila from Brooklyn for Philippines service
A cargo of 30,090 bales of hay departed Brooklyn for Manila to support Philippines relief efforts. A second batch of the same size will leave next week. The hay was baled in Canada for British troops in South Africa, then sold to the United States government.
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Manila
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philippines
Canada
South Africa
United States
Chicken fanciers gather for talk and exhibition
A local poultry club meeting draws chicken enthusiasts who discuss breeds shows and care. Members share tips on feeding housing and show schedules while planning future exhibitions.
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Delavan
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Illinois
State of
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LETTS
Hopewell
William Pentzer
California
Texas
Denver
W. Working
Colorado
Paris
Oleo
W.u.l
Timhmhmhz
Daniel Leonard
Muscatine Markets
Graham
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