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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

7

Local residents greet visitors and travel plans noted

Letts residents Mrs D Payne and Miss Della Marticke visited Muscatine friends while James Turkington shopped there. Waddell Vaudeville Company headed to Nichols for two days. Several locals attended Chautauqua in Muscatine then returned home. Roy F Flatt of Letts visited and heard Governor Johnson speak at Chautauqua.

L. Hill Hazel Wilton Chautauqua Muscatine C. F. Wabritz Columbus Junction J. D. Fulliam Roy F. Flatt The Letts Letts, In John A. Johnson

Young Man Dies of Typhoid Fever at 23

Fred Vincent Reynolds of Lake township died at Bellevue hospital after two weeks of typhoid fever. Aged 23, he had lived in the county all his life and was well regarded. He was born March 20, 1885, married Elsie Cochran on January 1, 1908, and is survived by a brother Arthur A. The funeral will be held at the First M. E. church at 2 o'clock with Reverends J. W. Potter and P. M. Conant officiating. interment in Greenwood cemetery.

Fred Vincent Reynolds Lake Township Bellevue Hospital Township David Reynolds Elsie Cochran Arthur A Wittich Undertaking Rooms M. E J. W. Potter P. M. Conant Greenwood Cemetery

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lungs

An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung hemorrhage weak lungs coughs and colds. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar it is sold at Havercamyp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamyp

Bloomington Mourns Logan McGrew Former Resident Dies

Logan McGrew, formerly of Bloomington, died in West Branch Indiana. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. at his West Branch home. remains to be brought to Bloomington for burial Saturday afternoon in Bloomington cemetery. This week Bloomington will also bury Israel O. Negus of Seattle and Mrs. Phebe Jane Peasley.

Bloomington West Branch Logan McGrew Israel O. Negus Seattle Wash Phebe Jane Peasley

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route to Niagara Falls

Travel by the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track route via Niagara Falls offering solid through trains of coaches and sleeping cars and magnificent scenery. For descriptive literature, contact Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Niagara Falls Geo. W. Vaux, A. G Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago

Lone Tree notices funeral ties and travel

Mrs W S I Griffith and baby depart for Millersburg to visit family before Waterloo home. Henry Jayne comes from Holdridge for brother John W Jayne funeral. Mrs Emma Wright and baby visit Amos Fuller in Lone Tree. Dr W B Jayne attends John W Jayne funeral. Several residents travel or visit after services and events in town.

Lone Tree W. S. I Griffith Baby Millersburg Waterloo Henry Jayne Holdridge Neb John W. Jayne Emma Wright Kansas City Amos Fuller W. B. Jayne West Liberty May Hartman Stuart Geo. Miller G. L. Day Muscatine H. C. Lane Relo Doubrasky Cedar Rapids Gertrude Shibley Nichols Nellie Foster Geo. Sanders Robert Blonde Clinton

Quinn Irishman Faces Short Jail Term Over Intoxication

Joseph Quinn a recent visitor to Muscatine told Judge H H Howe that a three day sentence for intoxication might be suspended for a few days rest but would vanish from town otherwise. He claimed no prior ties to the city and showed little desire to stay, yet the judge remained unmoved. Quinn was arrested last night by Deputy Wilhite while intoxicated and brought to the station this morning he faced impending sentencing.

America Joe Quinn

Gov Johnson Prefers Train Over Auto For Wilton Trip

Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota chartered a Wilton train for a special trip rather than use an automobile to connect with a fast line to Minneapolis and St. Paul. He spoke at the Chautauqua last evening and needed to depart early for important business in Minnesota. He said he favored rail travel for speed despite liking cars.

John A. Johnson Minnesota Wilton Minneapolis St. Paul Muscatine

Tucker Draws Double Dare in Police Court

Harry Tucker appeared before Judge Howe for violating his pledge to pay an unpaid fine. He received 15 days in county jail for drunkenness after being arrested following a plea and a partial payment last March.

Harry Tucker H. S. Howe Tucker Howe Jack Oester

Coal supply near exhaustion warns former Tennessee representative

Former Representative Richard Warner argues in Washington that Appalachian coal could be depleted by the end of the 20th century. He urges curbing coal use and exports, regulating mining, and promoting engines that maximize heat from coal to prevent national poverty without coal.

Washington the Journal Washington, D. C J. C. Welliver Richard Warner Tennessee South Appalachian Pennsylvania Alabama

Blue Grass Social Notices Mention Local Residents

Blue Grass Iowa on July 31 reports Isael Bancks and son Carl and O A Bohn sack visiting friends Sunday morning. Mr Moses the music teacher attended pupils Saturday. Mrs J C Watts made an early Thursday morning call on business. Carl Bancks' arm is improving X rays show no broken bones. Conrad Dipple of Chicago arrived Saturday evening to visit his children. Adam Drumm's fingers were

Blue Grass Isael Bancks Carl O. A. Bohnsack Mr. Moses J. C. Watts Carl Bancks Conrad Dipple Chicago Adam Drumm Otto Bohnsack Jas. Watts Aug. Drumm Bancks William Saltan Henry Dipple William Bohnsack Adam Dipple

Weak Women Health Advice Promotes Pink Pills Use

An article urges women near age forty to protect health to endure upcoming stress. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as blood-building tonics aiding anemia nerves headaches and related conditions and cites Mrs Minnie Kehling praising its effects after an appendectomy. It advertises a booklet and lists prices and availability from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. plus other local notes.

Williams Minnie A. Kehling North Illinois Street Indianapolis Ind Dr. Williams

Muscatine Chautauqua Attended by Local Families and Teams

George Black and family attended the Muscatine Chautauqua last Thursday. Allen Smith and family joined by Nate Doty and family. A Ardon baseball team beat Atalissa 10 to 2. Wm Wiese and wife visited Herman Wiese near Moscow. threshing machines started by Wm Griggs Sr and Dave James at local farms.

Lulu Depping Willie Wiese Ed. Hendricks Muscatine Chautauqua

Local Notes From Mannon Mill July Updates

Isom Jackson seeks eye treatment in Galesburg. Mrs. Scott Boden and her children visited her mother Mrs. Jane Bustard. Joel Moseley sold peaches as heat ruined many before harvest. Mrs. Hannah Sheats and Minnie visited Mrs. J F Willitts. Wm H White and Marvin Hodgson called on Mannon. George Ewing visited from Seventy Six and James Stevenson sold 100 hogs. James Bustard shells corn for Bert Willits. Blaisdell’s meat wagon to start this week.

Wm. H. White Clede Maryin Hodgson Gilchrist Geo. Ewing Seventy-Six Township Iowa Manion M. C. Danford Joy

Riverside Briefs: Illnesses, Visits, Weddings and Birth

Riverside Iowa reports include Mrs Eliza Ingelhart suffering erysipelas T Burris ill from a fall Miss Tena Florany and Anna Bopp visiting relatives Mrs BE Lewis aided Mrs C Iden last week Mary Heitzman returned from Muscotah Ill for her brother Peters golden wedding Another heir at Aug Grothe home north of town a daughter Joseph Wingler and Mrs Nettie Shradel wed in Iowa City

Riverside Eliza Ingelhart T. Burris Tena Florany Wellman Anna Bopp BE. D. Lewis C. Iden Mary Heitzman Muscotah Ill

Funeral Attended by Lone Tree Woman in Town

Last Tuesday residents gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Eliza Jane Younkin. Mrs. John Lingo of Lone Tree attended the services in town.

John Lingo Lone Tree Eliza Jane Younkin

Obstinate Skin Diseases Treated by Household Ointment

Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for persistent skin diseases that itch burn and disfigure. Claims relief on face head or body with a 25 cent price, available at drug stores or from Kenyon and Thomas of Adams New York.

Eliza Jane Younkin dies at 82 in Riverside Iowa

Mrs Eliza Jane Younkin aged 82 died at her son A H Younkins home in Riverside Iowa Sunday at 3 30 p m after five months of illness from complications She joined the M E church at 18 and led a Christian life for 65 years Her husband preceded her in death She leaves four sons and three daughters and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss

Riverside Eliza Jane Younkin A. H. Younkin M. E. Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Food For Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company D. Payne J. D. Fulham James Turkington Miss Della Marticke Atalissa J. A. Foster Waddell Vaudeville Company Kate Healey Arden John Ryan West Eighth Street E. Hadley A. E. Hadley Orange and Eleventh Streets William Cullip Spirit Lake Lake Okoboji William Singleton Columus Junction Anna Kurriger William Baker Kindler Avenue Bess McClean Durant R. C. Townsley Whicher Street B. Woodruff Burlington Joseph Schaeffer Mill Street Ainsworth Lilly Eilers H. F. Ficken Spruce Street Fred V. Reynolds Pliny Fry Hoopes Anna Negus Townsend Salem Oregon John Negus Asa Johnson Illinois Lyss Lake C. L. Peasley Bessie Collins New Providence Elma Hoag Sweetland Maria Hoopes New York Philadelphia Muscatine Lumber & Box Company Joseph Quinn Joe Johnson FAITH STEAM Warner OF Tennessee Sounds Represen Penn Avenue Kingsford’s Oswego Alice Cary Waterman Janet M. Hill Kingsford T. Kingsford & Son Oswess N.Y National Starch Company Successors Hershey Ave Mira Hershey Lumber Company Northport Traverse City Mackinac Michigan Manitou Missouri Betwee Island Summerigan Pentwater Een Og Ludington Manistee Frankfort Enarievox Aguuce Glen Haven Petoskey Mackinac Island Manitou Bay Wyng Ts Oe Roaring Brook Harbor Springs Mannon Castoria Hershey State Bank Ness
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