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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
6
An advertisement explains chronic sores reflect unhealthy blood and offers S S S as a blood purifier and tonic to heal the wound. It claims strong medicines pollute blood and that S S S cleanses and invigorates, with free medical advice for chronic sores.
Port Allen items report a new baby born June 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. Residents observe high water at various sites with local visits and sickness noted. Visitors include Mrs. Emerson and daughter, Miss Leona Moyer, Henry Johnson of Davenport, and others. Local hog shipments occur as Joel Moseley and James Stevenson move stock to New Boston.
Blaisdell Bros started their meat sale on Friday of last week. James Stevenson returns home from Chicago. Hugh Howard and Nelson Stevenson transacted business in Aledo Friday. No chapel services in over a week due to rain. Farming at a standstill as Edwards river rises, feared to flood fields. Miss Florence Mason visits Ruth Willitts. Geo Houser of Millersburg visited Marion on Tuesday. New Boston election well attended despite rain. many braved the weather to drive in.
Sweetland notes list a lecture by Rev. Payne of Wilton at the M E church next Monday evening. Several residents recount birthdays, visits, and social events including a box supper canceled by rain and a gathering at Miss Eva Hartleigh’s with about thirty youths reporting a speed time.
Joe Eisele and family visited Grandpa Eisele. Ort Robins and Charley Stroup visited in Illinois. Grace Eisele visits Muscatine. No. 5 school closed due to teacher's brother with scarlet fever. Harrigan Bros. visited Joe Fisele on business. Mary Hickey of Muscatine ill with consumption. Mr and Mrs Charley Mush welcomed a baby boy. Fishing trip by Mr and Mrs J Fisele and Mr and Mrs J McIntyre. Mrs Charles Figg of Muscatine going north. Wellman to celebrate the Fourth.
Wapello Ia June 5 report lists Crawford of Fort Dodge visiting court interests. L O O F officers elected. cows crushed by Rock Island train near Wapello. Prof Seil spoke at Le Claire graduation. numerous locals travel, visit, and attend events. Wilton beats West Liberty 6 to 5. 11 year old McSwiggin death at home. several residents noted visiting friends and returning from school.
Davenport visitors Mr and Mrs Sullivan intend to reside in Atalissa for the summer and will work as painters. Miss Sarah Barkalow's Penn Avenue school ends this week with commencement. Lutherans plan a new church on land near Dr Chesebrough after purchasing two lots. Memorial wreaths placed on soldiers graves after rain. Prof I S Pepper attends graduation and plans eastward departure.
June events outline a week of activities at Wilton College including music recitals under Miss Jessie Rider and Miss Anger, class day on the campus, alumni gathering, field day at the fair grounds, and graduation exercises at the Methodist church. Mrs Perry and daughter visit Rock Island. Misses Holzhauser and Hola Wise in Muscatine.
Several residents are listed as sick this week in Pleasant View. Miss Maud Lane returned from Britt to spend summer at home. Mrs. Fliza Phillips, one of the county’s oldest citizens, died at her son H. M. Phillips’ home after over three years of illness. Funeral services were held May 30. Local residents and visitors include G Wilkinson substituting for Levi Milder, John Milder visiting D Nanman, and varied calls and visits around the community.
June updates from Columbus City include postmaster J H Duncan offering resignation effective July 1 and several residents traveling or visiting. Visits by Rev J R Vance of Columbus Junction to the U P church are noted, along with upcoming children's day service and various family trips to Muscatine, Burlington, and Crawfordsville.
Verne Armstrong visits Amor Kelleys. Woodmen from the area aid the Muscatine lodge on Tuesday. The Duncans and Orrs travel to Washington for an associate Presbyterian synod. Robert Orr visits Albia. Hal Duncan and daughter Lucile of Burlington visit town. Erwin Sturdivan visits his in laws. Blanche Johnston goes to Washington to visit friends. Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Johnston and daughters visit Mrs. Colton.
Cedar River runs high and still rising with local residents visiting Muscatine on Friday. Mr and Mrs Herman Hendrix and others are noted visiting, calling, or shopping in town. A new baby arrives to Mr and Mrs Isadore Rolle and a reception is planned for Rev Pratt. The M B E Sunday school prepares for June 14 Children’s Day. John Farrell suffers rheumatism and M G Swain remains ill with bronchitis.
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