Local residents busy in the city yesterday
J C G Caughan of Wilton, Mrs Harry Mattick of Atalissa, and Miss Clella Walker of Summit spent the day in the city returning home in the afternoon. Mrs L Adams of Fruitland and Mrs Florence Charles of Wapello also visited and left in the afternoon. Mrs HE Moysrhauser of Witton and Mrs Wilhelmina Johnson of Atalissa spent the day in the city and returned home. Mrs F A Stump rode the Firefly to Letts after a day in town and Mrs J B Williams left for Letts on the Firefly. Mrs Joseph Charles returned to Columbus Junction after a day in the city. Mrs Sacha Chatterton of Houston spent the day here and left for Witton to visit."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. CG. Caughan
Wilton
Harry Mattick
Atalissa
Clella Walker
Summit
N. F. Meeker
Lotts
Ery
HE. Moysrhauser
Witton
Wilhelmina Johnson
Ata- Jissa
F. A. Stump
Letts
Eity
J. B. Willams
Elty
Joseph Charles
Columbus
Principal Glen E True Receives Gift From Graduates
Principal Glen E True was presented with a handsome watch and gold locket by members of the graduating class of the High School. The inscription reads CG DB T and Class 1913. The presentation marked the esteem in which the head of the school is held. Mr. Frye has served as principal for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen E. True
Theigh School
Frye
List of Letters Unclaimed at Muscatine Post Office 1910
Weekly list dated June 3 1910 shows men and women letters awaiting pickup at Muscatine Iowa post office. Names include Baker Barnes Brandt Criebb Davis Flore Hopkins Joseph Mein Morris Patterson Ray Rich and women Ferrier Jackson Windle and others. Advised recipients to call ADVERTISED. R N McNutt P M. Also includes a medicine advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery touting cures for coughs colds and bronchial issues. 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
George Baker
W. C. Barnes
C. Brandt
T. B. Criebb
Merrill Davis
John B. Flore
Wm. Hoatkins
John Joseph
HW. Mein
Chas, Morris
Wilie Patterson
Geo
W. Ray
Lyle Rich
iMrx
Sadie Ferrier
A Jackson
Hordan
Nellle Milter
Spoor
Gracie Wihis
Gertrude Windle
Lottera
McNutt
P.M
Aged Wilton Couple Observe 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Wilton June 4 special report Mr and Mrs James Davis, long time Muscatine county residents, celebrate their 63rd anniversary in quiet health constrained circumstances. They traveled from Moore's, Indiana to this county in 18 days by wagon, raised a family, and still reside in the same Wilton home purchased decades ago. Their four living children include James Monroe Davis and Mrs Lyman Brown of Fat bury Neb and Mrs Bodan Moore of Wilton. Two daughters Myra and Mary Ennia died in infancy. a granddaughter recently passed. Their son arrived from air base last night to spend the day with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
James Davis
Mra
David
Muscating
Moore's
Areuyy
Dren
James Monro
Davis
Lyman Brown
Fattbury
Neb
Bidan Moore
wWnton
M. Davis
Airbu
Healing Doctors Royal Welcome Opens New Institute in Muscatine
A large crowd in Muscatine welcomed the Healing Doctors Monday at their new medical institute, 308 East Second Street. Patients from the city and nearby towns filled the office after five, with many business leaders paying respects. Consultation is free and confidential, and the institute offers a no-relief policy, promising to refer patients if relief is unavailable. The open house runs daily from 9 to 6, evenings 6:30 to 8, Sundays 9 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
East Second Street
Eise
Pleasant Prairie Notices and Local Transactions
June 3 Pleasant Prairie brief mentions delay. Ed Platt to take possession of Pleasant Prairie Store. Ed Kephart to move to his farm. L Fowler did business near Muscatine. Henry Drumm conducts sand graining for Jomery Gissell. Grilly brothers and cement work for W J Elroy's house. barn change at Hese’s. Joane Howler visiting from Durant. Mrs. J 2 McElroy visiting from Muscatine. Mrs. A L Fowler shopping in Davenport. Ed Pratt and Ed Kephart transact business in Durant. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs. Cinus Frank on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Tohn Schmidt
Davenport
Platt
Ed. Kephart
Ay L. Fowler
Muscatine
Henry Drumm
Jomery Gissell
A.m. Grilly
Wonder
Blue Grass
Pleasant Prairis
Mra. J
McElroy
W. J. McElroy
A. L. Fowler
Durant
Aid
Cinus Frank
Juno
Ee. Pratt
Rusadny
Mascatine City Council Seeks Sewer District Plan
In a special session the Mascatine City Council outlined plans for a sewer district and instructed the city engineer to draft a resolution. A follow up meeting will review a plat and schedule showing costs to property owners for the improvements including sewer extensions on streets in Improvement District No 4 and on Fulham Avenue and Puller Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascatine
Fulham Avenue
City Council Awards $200 Daily Pay and Refers Employment Matter
The city council decided on a $200 per day pay rate and discussed the employees issue last evening. The matter was referred to the street and alley committee for review.
Decision Reversed by Supreme Court in Iowa case
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed Judge L. Horan’s ruling in Farnsworth v. Muscatine Produce and Purelee Company, sending the suit over misrepresentation of stock back for further action. Mrs. Bessie Farnsworth sued for $1,000, claiming the stock sale was misrepresented, after the lower court found she had slept on her rights. The high court’s finding signals a consideration of corporate liability in stock sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth
Muscatine
Bessie Farnsworth
Thad
Children Day Program at Wilton Presbyterian Church
Children’s Day will be observed at the Wilton Presbyterian Church on Sumday with a program including Welcome, songs, scripture, invocations, piano and violin solos, recitations, duets, and an exercise led by local children and teachers. involved are Iva Ayres, Rev. Lumbar, Florence Syifer, Louis Schroeder, Alice Blanchard, Ima Or, Marguerita Nangie, Esther Schroeder, Elgie Austin, Bertha Ayres, Miss Pave Ayres, Willie Nangle, Mrs. Holzhauer, Grace Austin, Ida May Van Fossen, Leslie Wilson, Vera, Lucile Hamlin, Edna Schroeder, Glen Duneax, Clifford Ayres, Bernice and Gere irude Kiser, Dorothy Johnson, and Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gong
Marguerita Nangie
Esther Schroeder
Elgie Austin
Bertha Ayres
Pave Ayres
Willie Nangle
Holzhauer
Salo
Grace Austin
Ida May van Fossen
Leslie Wilson
Vera
Lucile Hamlin
Edna Schroeder
Glen Duneax
Clifford Ayres
Bernice
Gere Irude Kiser
Dorothy* Johnson
Howard
Pleasant Prairie Hall Altrusa Event Draws Full House
In Blue Grass Iowa on June 4 Clyde Nettleton debuts a new auto. The Pleasant Prairie hall program by the Altrora club of Muscatine under Methodist ladies sponsorship drew a full house and netted over 25 dollars. A Children's Day program is planned for Pleasant Prairie Sunday school on March 7. Watts attended memorial exercises at Decora tion Day and L.E.B. Hendrix and Henry Homan James returned home Saturday night. August Drumm of McCausland visited J.R. Bancks family. Mrs. Bancks recovering from illness. William Bohnsack and Richard Nurjent bought Ford cars last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Iowa
Clyde Nettleton
Pleasant Prairie Hall
Altrora Club of
Muscatine
Methodist Ladies
Pleasant Prairie
Mra
Watts
Lytte
Decoraton
Wiliam Bohnsack
Richard Nurgent
Ford Automobiles
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Mt. Pleasant
Bether
Henry County
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Letts & Cooper
Mount Pleasant
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Healing Doctors Royal Welcome
Healing Doctors Royal
Clex
Purasant Pratrte
Pageatine
Keith
Keith J Conqueror
Keith Konqueror
East Second St
Keeenna
Wade
M. Kautz Baking CO
Supreme Court
Produce CO
Rogram
Presbyterian Church
Wamilin
Paul Duncan
Harry Shifiit
Lawrence Grispin
Harry Faye Ayres
Ruby Port
Eva Orris
Elizabeth Crispin
Florence Austin
Dorothy Nangle
Marguerit Nicolaus
Curta Clorinda Thede
Marguerita Nicolaus
Miss Love Crouse
Northern Steamboat Company
St. Paul
Morning Star
Paul
Quincy
Helen Blatr Juenves
Burlington
Dam
H. A. Bernhardt
Ofice Foot of
Chestnut St
HL Lament
Beaver Board
Mira Hershey Lbr. Co
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Dewey Ave
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