Local residents depart and travel for visits and business
Braunworths shoes praised. Mrs. Cashman Letts returns home after shopping in the city. Mrs. Tetrick Hast Fifth et leaves for Thornburg for an indefinite visit. Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer Rockland depart for Nichols after a day here. Ralph Realing arrives from estate college. Several residents head to Davenport Wilton and Columbus Junction for visits. Dentists visit Nichols Mondays Thursdays Saturdays. Advertisements promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Iowa Wesleyan Plans Centennial Commencement Program
The Iowa Wesleyan University in Muscatine prepares a centennial commencement with Governor Cummins and Senator Dolliver among speakers. The schedule spans June 8 to 15 including college, academy, and college day events, Founders session, baccalaureate, class day, and commencement with diplomas presented by President Hancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan University
Muscatine City
Cummins
Dolliver
Methodist Church
Dean Rommel
Elizabeth
C. R. Havigzhorst
Findlay
Seven Oaks
Claudius B. Spencer
Central Christian Advocate
Presiding
Edwin M. Randall
Epworth League
Chicago
L. H. Marlin
Baker University
William Fraser McDowell
D. D
Glenn Hall
New York
Minnie Fish Griffin
Alice Clough
Wesleyan’s Conservatory
D. D. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Libby
Bishop McCabe
Thomas J. Myers
J. P. Dolliver
United States
Iowa
Elijah
Elijah, Quartet of
Iowa Wesleyan Conservatory
Alfred E. Craig
Henry W. Warren
L.L. D
Denver
Hancher
Parsons College Announces Faculty Additions And Campus Plans
Fairfield Iowa June 2 faculty additions announced at the thirtieth commencement Harry M Gage of New York City will chair philosophy Miss Katherine Irwin Hutchinson named history professor A physical instructor to be chosen Music department made a corporate part of the college A new gymnasium and Carnegie library planned along with faculty residences Fundraising underway with D C Bradley promising 200 toward each home Willis Edwards Parsons inaugurated president A portrait gift from Gen Lewis B Parsons with other philanthropic donations noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalia Schmidt Gobble
D. C. Bradley
Centerville
Willis Edwards Parsons
Lewis B. Parsons
Flora
Col
Charles
St. Louis
George Parsons
W. G. Craig
D. D
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Germ Destroyer Dr King’s New Diasprere
Newspaper note promotes Germ Destroyer as a cure for consumption grip germs coughs colds and lung troubles. Sold for 50 cents or one dollar at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Aged Citizen Narrowly Escapes on Rock Island Tracks
George Lamar of East Sixth street narrowly escaped death Wednesday on the Rock Island railway. He was crossing the Mad creek bridge on East Front street when a heavy freight with a 1400 engine whirled around the bend, missing him at the middle of the span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamar
East Sixth Street
Rock Island
Mad Creek
East Front Street
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Suggested Over Surgery
An advice column urges women with ovarian or womb trouble to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before opting for operations. A Milwaukee reader testifies that the remedy relieved ulceration and pain after a physician recommended surgery, and the article notes rising cases of ovarian issues with painful or excessive menses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Man narrowly avoids being struck by runaway engine
A man narrowly escaped serious injury as a locomotive rolled toward him before a bystander signaled and stopped the engine a few feet away. He was saved in time when the engine was halted.
Death by self-administered poison in Snelson case
Coroner returned from Ainsworth where Mrs. Thos. Snelson died at noon Monday. Inquest verdict: death caused by poison self administered. Husband testified planning to shoot a skunk. wife unconscious, daughter cared for. Dr. Hamilton noted strychnine poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. T. Wickham
Ainsworth
Thos. Snelson
Musquitine tribe elects officers for six months
In a regular Musquitine S O R M session, the semi annual election chose Emil Kranz as Sachem Henry Van Gent as Senior Sagamore Ernst Hagermann as Junior Sagamore Leslie Smith as Prophet D O Leary as Representative to state council and Phil J Mackey as Alternate. Two new members were adopted into the tribe by the Redmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmen
Sachem
Emil Kranz
Sagamore
Henry van Gent
Ernst Hagermann
Leslie Smith
D. O'Leary
Phil J. Mackey
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Cure Or No Pay
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related maladies. The note claims “or no pay” and prices the remedy at 25 cents, advertised at Havercamp’s Prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Pentecost Band Camp Meeting Planned in Columbus Junction
The Iowa division of the Pentecost Band will hold its division camp meeting at Sprague brothers grove in the southwest part of Columbus Junction from June 17 to 25. Rev. H. S. Willing of Indianapolis will preside and assist in preaching for the event. A pleasant outing is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pentacost Band
Sprague Brothers’ Grove
Columbus Junction
H. S. Willing
Indianapolis
High School Alumni Plan Elaborate Reception and Reunion
The High School Alumni association prepares a large reception and reunion for Wednesday evening in June. The executive committee reports slow return of responses from members despite mailed circulars. Decorations will beautify the building and an engaged orchestra will perform in the halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Eastern Star members tour Davenport inspection and reception
A Wilton report notes a party of Eastern Star members traveled to Davenport Thursday noon for the Davenport chapter inspection and a reception held last evening. Attendees include J. M. Rider H. B. Strong T. Raynor I. L. Wright D. G. Agnew F. B. Carson and others. A picnic at Besley’s Lake honored Mrs. Conrady of La Harpe with families from D. E. Smith N. A. McAuley and H. B. Strong among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Order of Eastern Star
Davenport
Mesdames J. M. Rider
H. B. Strong
T. Raynor
I. L. Wright
D. G. Agnew
F. B. Carson
L. G. Focht
N. A. McAuley
L. C. Kaiser
S. J. Dawson
A. R. Leith
J. Burrows
H. Austen
J. Hayes
Miss Vera
Des Moines
Muscatine
Mr. Hayes
Nicholas Loranz
Baby
Loranz
Fairbault
Minn
W. A. Cooling
Chicago
Pearl Landon
Wilton High School
West Liberty
Iowa City
New Hampton
John Schomberg
Hershey Hospital
Kate Creitz
R. Creitz
Tipton
Walter Johnson
Stella Mooney
Mamie Reggean
Joe Brown
J. R. Brown
M. Sullivan
D. O'Keefe
John Pleurn
Germany
J. F. McSwiggin
P. McGuckin
Rock Island
P. Dowdal
D. H. Snake
Durant
Jim Kelley
Beryl
D. E. Smith N. A. McAuley
L. L
Local names listed in regional society page
The clipping enumerates names of society guests and hosts including Geo Wright, Geo Woodhouse, G J Nicolaus, Geo Plitt, F Raynor, C W Norton, H P Mason, Fred Kincaid, D G Agnew, L B Mason, Mrs H E Strong, Mrs Conrady, Mrs John Woodhouse and Miss Clara Holzhauer.
Big Parade: Carl Hagenbeck Show Delights Morning Crowd
A new holiday spectacle, the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Wild Animal Show, opens its tented display with open dens and a grand collection of lions, tigers, leopards, pumas, and more. Elephants, camels, zebras, and ponies headline an Oriental caravan with mounted announcers guiding the passing cages. The parade features ornate chariots, a grand band, and elaborate East Indian tapestry harnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbeck
Singer sewing machines for rent at low rates
Renting options by week or month are advertised with emphasis on light running and convenience. The Singer store at 2323 East Second Street in Muscatine, Iowa, invites customers to try one and be convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWIFT
Atlanta
Singer
East Second St
Muscatine
Iowa
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office June 1 1905
Week ending June 1 1905 list of remaining letters at Muscatine Iowa post office includes men’s names such as Ed Edwards J R Govre Robert Haigh Harry Hawkins Charlie Heiland Robert Hines C H Kerr George Manley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Ed. Edwards
J. R. Govre
Robert Haigh
Harry Hawkins
Charlie Heiland
Robert Hines
C. H. Kerr
George Manley
Advertised Letters at Newton Post Office
Eli Reynolds Newton Rice Charney White and ladies listed Mrs John Bewiden Mrs T Hilbert Miss Nelile Holland Mrs Edward McKinney Mrs J Murphy Mrs Mary Scomners inquiries should say advertised at the Newton office W D Burk P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Reynolds
Newton Rice
Charney White
John Bewiden
T. Hilbert
Nelile Holland
Edward McKinney
J. 3. Murphy
Mary Scomners
W. D. Burk
P. M
Pine Creek Birthday Surprise for Chas Bear's Son
A surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bear’s home in Pine Creek for their son’s twenty first birthday. Guests included Fery Dodge Nellie Nagel Addie Winderlish Nellie Fix Minnie Nagel Anna Kretschmar Ed Sauer Will Miehner Herman Kretschmar Frank Sauer Lile Nagel Arthur Kretschmar Henry Fitchner Bert Sauer Arnold Kretschmar Will Fix and Vgean Hetzler. Mrs Frank Roth and Mrs Chris Brace visited a few days at the Nagel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Chas. Bear
Fery Dodge
Nellie Nagel
Addie Winderlish
Nellie Fix
Minnie Nagel
Anna Kretschmar
Ed. Sauer
Will Miehner
Herman Kretschmar
Frank Sauer
Lile
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Wild Beast
Braunworth
F. Cashman
Letts
Ervin Tetrick
Thornurg
Relaves
H. A. Fulmer
Rockland
Nichols
Thir Ty
Ralph Realing
East Eighth Feet
Mes
Estate College
E. A. Walker
East Ninth
Ilton
I. E. Yates
Jessie Sling
West Sixth
Hant
Dillingham
van Lyle
H. W. Phillips
East Eighthet
Ollister
D. J. Bivans
Williamsburg
J. Bivans
Batters
Havercamp
Frank Eichoff
Wm. Cashman
Fanny Kern
Port Smith
Arkansas
Tom Barnard
East Tenth Street
Hollister
C. H. Sterneman
West Sixth Street
Fred Christian
Locust Street
California
Nellie Fry
Sixth
Lynn Streets
Fruitland
Bessie Meredith
West Fifth Street
Columbus’ Junction
Edith Rider
Madison Street
Yeomen Lodge
Florence
Hilda Hintman
East Second Street
Dubuque
Sadie Yeager
Helen Rider
S&s
Overcamp
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Iowa Wesleyan
A. B. Cummins
Mrs. Gobble
Parsons College
Merkley
Margret Merkley
Edi
Eastern Star
S. Sth
Salina
Kan. Murs. R. Berxty
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Fei
Escanaba
Green Bay
Gerth
Mackinac Island
Meale
Muskegon
Crand Haven
Milwaukee
R. C. Davis
C. P.A
Bodane
Lil
Animal Show
Subway
tNmpire
New York City
W. Johnson Quinn
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