Firefly travelers and local business notices mix in Iowa city column
James Letts travels on the Firefly en route to Letts while Rev Niederhuth and Rev Jans pass through for church duties. Local services, repairs at Whisler’s, bicycle and typewriter work noted along with farming, construction and clothing ads. Births, marriages, and travel plans appear with street addresses and train times.
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James Letts
Letts
Niederhuth
Fairport
Burlington
Mr. Hertzler
Mt. Pleasant
J. Jans
Iowa
German Evangelical Synod of North America
Oklahoma
Typewriter Menagerie at Muscatine College Sale
F H Shinn Typewriter Expert advertises bargains on old style typewriters including Remingtons bar Lock Jewett and Oliver models at Care Muscatine Business College offering exchange for the Oliver instrument.
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Remington's
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
Postal Changes New Mail Contracts to Be Let for Four Years
The post office will issue proposals for carrying the mails on all star routes west of the Mississippi excluding Minnesota and Iowa for four years from July 1902. Awards will favor local bidders to curb speculative bidding. subcontracts by eastern speculators have caused loss to local contractors and injustice. Money orders will be payable only at the office of origin, ending payments at other offices to curb fraud.
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Post Office Department
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Iowa
Musserville Labor Peace Gains With 50 Minute Dinner
Workers at Jershey Lumt Co. won a 50 minute dinner period and a 5 pm Saturday quit, with the new schedule taking effect last Monday. The German M. E. mission Sunday school on Bleeker street plans a Children’s Day program at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday. Frank Snider narrowly escaped drowning yesterday at Muscatine Lumber & Box Co. as coworkers saved him. Epworth League officers were elected, with strong reports and growth in membership. Officers include Wm Stark president, Flora Manlove first VP, Ilda Fisher second VP, Minnie Brown third VP, Frank Niles fourth VP, Frank Bietel secretary, Edward Jones treasurer, Flossie Earl organist, Fannie Brown assistant organist, Essie McCleary chorister, Fred Crow, Ira Cate librarians. Jacob Minder sold his horse and buggy. Frank Ashcraft bought them. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson welcomed a baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jershey Lumt Co
M. E. Mission
Bleeker Street
Frank Snider
Muscatine
Minnie Brown
Frank Niles
Frank Bietel
Edward Jones
Flossie Earl
Fannie Brown
Essie McCleary
Fred Crow
Ira Cate
Roy Ryan
Everette Crow
Jacob Minder
Frank Ashcraft
Peter Johnson
Brakeman Falls Unconscious After Yard Switch
A brakeman on a freight train in the yards about 11 o clock was found unconscious on the track. He had said he was not feeling well earlier. Dr. Norton attended him and he was sent home on the midnight train to Eldon.
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Dr. Norton
Eldon
Manufacturing Industries Wanted along Iowa Central
Substantial inducements are offered for manufacturing or other industries at several points on the Iowa Central railway where there are good facilities and natural advantages. Parties seeking new locations should communicate with Geo. S. Batty, general passenger and ticket agent, Iowa Central railway, Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Guarantee of refund for Green's Syrup of Tar bottles
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold and guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signers include G. A. Riemcke B. Barkalow J. J. Havercamp Necner & Co. J T. Kenchmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
G. A. Riemcke
B. Barkalow
J. J. Havercamp
Necner & Co
J T. Kenchmann
Decoration Day Tales From Prairie Town Streets
A local essay mixes street chatter and war memories as townsfolk recall a mock rifle drill misfire, the neon of a new confectionery, rumors of free drinks, a funeral hearse prank, and veterans debating marching steps on a swaying bridge during Decoration Day observations. The piece preserves regional voices and small events shaping the community’s mood.
Coffee drinker attributes cure to Postum and Grape-Nuts
A New York man claims severe gastritis and weight loss improved after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts breakfast. He describes health gains, better sleep, and appetite return, arguing coffee poisons and Postum builds up.
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New York
C. W. Bedford
Lex. Ave
Frederick Miller 1830 1901 Obituary in Muscatine County
Frederick Miller born Bra denbeck Hanover Germany May 30 1830 died May 22 1901 aged 66 years 11 months 22 days after a three month illness. He came to Muscatine county at age 11 with his parents and lived there most of his life besides two years away. He was a devoted husband and father leaving many relatives and friends. A member of the German M E church since about 1864 his faith marked his life as he joined early and remained a steady part of the congregation. He has left a vacant place in the family, yet his memory and faith remain.
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Frederick Miller
Bradenbeck
Hanover
Germany
Muscatine County
M. E. Church
Funeral at Moscow Honors Beloved Resident
The funeral was held Sunday May 26 at 10 a.m. in the M E church at Moscow with Rev L A Cruil of Sweetland officiating. A North Prairie and Moscow choir provided music. The procession was the largest Moscow has seen in years, pallbearers included John A Hahn J Frymuth Jacob Teufel John Teufel John McKillup and C A Zeisig.
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M. E
Moscow
L.A. Cruil
Sweetland
North Prairie
Messrs
John A. Hahn
J. Frymuth
Jacob Teufel
John Teufel
John McKillup
C. A. Zeisig
Rescue Hose Company Elects Officers in Annual Session
Rescue Hose Company met in annual session last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. Foreman William Bitzer. First Assistant Harry Freeman. Second Assistant W H Deutschman. Recording Secretary Frank McBride. Financial Secretary Gal Bitzer. Treasurer N M Brown.
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Rescue Hose Company
William Bitzer
Harry Freeman
W. H. Deutsch
Frank McBride
Gal. Bitzer
N. M. Brown
Round Trip to Clear Lake From Muscatine
The M N S Ry offers round trip tickets to Clear Lake and return for 9 65 during the season from May 15 to September 20 valid until October 21. Departs Muscatine at 6 05 pm connects through Mason City and Iowa Central arriving Clear Lake next morning at 6 05 am with onward service via MC C and C I lines.
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Clear Lake
Muscatine
Mason City
Iowa Central
Coe
MC. c C
Pleasant View Social Notes and Local Visits
Pleasant View notes record weekend visits by Wm Massey family and others, several Muscatine trips, decoration day activity in Grandview, and replanting corn. Residents mentioned include Mrs J P Stineman, Dr Washburn, Fred Boston, Nina Stineman, I Ryan family, Geo Hartman, Lottie Jenison, J McGill, Lonida Rogers and Misses Walters Haas.
Change in Park Management At Black Hawk Tower
The notice describes a management change at Black Hawk Tower with a new manager who is accommodating and makes visits pleasant. It mentions ticketing for groups of ten or more and indicates tickets are furnished at a fixed price.
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Black Hawk
Ticeach
It’s Free If It Fails to Cure Rector Pile Cure
J J Havercamp offers a pile cure with a money back guarantee. Each package includes a pile pipe and a 50 cent price. Samples are free and the ad promises no cure, no pay.
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Rector
J. J. Havercamp
Boy Choir Plans Strawberry Festival at Trinity Rectory
The boy choir of Trinity church will hold a strawberry festival at the rectory on Wednesday evening June 12.
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Trinity Church
Muscatine River Outings And Community Celebrations
A splendid breeze drew launch and sailboats to the river yesterday as a fishing party including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Vanatta Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garrison and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lindner enjoyed Muscatine slough. Local church children studied short selections for next Sabbath and the high school orchestra of sixty prepared for commencement next Friday evening with a large chorus rehearsing daily. The little hostess received many presents at the birthday gathering attended by Jessie Bitzer Edith Magoon Anna Prosser Ida Rice Elsie Begey Ethel Doisen Lulu Palmer Bessie Gilbert Ethel Gilbert Leonell Denham Mary Thompson Elmer Munson Ray Miller Harry Jones Eddie McGrew Willie Riemcke Willie Sleight Earnest Chayka Fred Tamisiea Bessie Jones and Ethel Jones.
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Jessie Bitzer
Edith Magoon
Anna Prosser
Ida Rice
Elsie Begey
Ethel Doisen
Lulu Palmer
Bessie Gilbert
Ethel Gilbert
Leonell Denham
Mary Thompson
Elmer Munson
Ray Miller
Harry Jones
Eddie McGrew
Willie Riemcke
Willie Sleight
Earnest Chayka
Fred Tamisiea
Bessie Jones
Ethel Jones
Muscatine Society Slowness on Shirt Waists
A traveling salesman notes Muscatine youths are slow to embrace shirt waists, despite the garment's popularity as cool summer wear. He reports strong sales elsewhere but says the local market remains a blank.
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Muscatine
Miss Laura Porter Hosts Birthday Party For Friends
Miss Laura Porter entertained a company of her little friends yesterday evening between four and seven o'clock in honor of her birthday anniversary. The event featured informal games and light refreshments in a cheerful, neighborhood setting.
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Laura Porter
Yeomen Present Evening Entertainment Program
The Yeomen present an evening of entertainment under the management of District Manager Mason. Pandie’s Orchestra and the Maenorchor will perform musical numbers as part of the program.
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Yeomen
Mason
Pandie
Mrs Wells to Move to Chicago After Mothers Club Visit
Mrs George M Wells who is soon to move to Chicago was surprised by the Mothers Club at F P Sawyer's home. The group spent the evening with pianola aeolian orchestrella and music box. A silver spoon with a gold bowl engraved Mothers Club was presented to Mrs Wells, the club's first president. Mr Wells, long a freight traffic manager, recently began a similar role with Great Western Cereal Combine in Chicago. Mrs Wells will join him there in a week.
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George M. Wells
Chicago
Mothers’ Club
F. P. Sawyer
Mothers Club
Wells
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Pearl City Panitorium Club
Joe T. Cosgrove
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G. A. Pierson
E. 2d St
Callon
Peter Olsen
East 6Th St
6Th and Orange
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
Daily Journal
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
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Luise Battey
West Sth
Kalse Mining
JaGrille & Son
Whisler’s
West Second Street
Rebecca Hoopes
Texas
Dean
Prof. Focht
Wilton
Townsend
Bess Hedges
E. K. Tyler
Marengo
Dr. Fowler
Cora Hoydal
Davenport
E. L. Graham's
East Second
Andrew Schultz
W. T. Arnold
Atalissa
Mollie Tiecke
Chas. Haifleigh
Ed. Miller
Indian Territory
Lois Tober
T. B. Gray
D. E. Moyer
Conesville
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
Arthur Franklin
E. B. Lewis
Dubuque
Ed. McDonald
Edgington, 1
J. B. Boos and Son
Mosler Safe Company
Z. W. Hutchinson
Oskaloosa
J. Wagner
Kalona
Richman
John J. McDonald
Mary E. Keating
Francis LeRoy McCoy
Libbie Ann Knott
Dr. Thomas
E. Bennison
King
John Bennison
Iowa City
Geo. Webb
Island
Geo. A. Holt and Baby
Chancellorsville, HI
C. Freemont Townsend
Art Studio
Chatsworth, Til
Hillis Ady
J. L. McColm
C. L Stafford
Wm. F. Brannan
Ben Lily
Ruana Neidig
Typewriter Menagerie
Musserville
Little Willie
Willie
H Ri
Fred Nespel
Laxakola CO
Nassau Street
The
Muscatine North& South
Pleasant View
Black Hawk Tower
W. J. Vanatta
Fred Garrison
A. L. Lindner
Muscatine Slough
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