Ainsworth Notes Visit and Travel Details
Miss Grace Cunningham of Cedar Rapids visits her parents in Crawfordsville. C. P. Nichols and family travel to Muscatine. P. E. Utterback arrives from Chicago to see his mother. H. G. Crawford returns for a short vacation. Lillie Olds returns from Waterloo. Nellie Parmeiter goes home to McConnellville Ohio. Wickham family from Chicago visits relatives. Mrs. Miller and family spend Sunday at Sherm Benson Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Grace Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
Join Cunningham
Crawfordsville
C. P. Nichols
Muscatine
P. E. Utterback
Chicago
H. G. Crawford
Lillie Olds
Charlie
Waterloo
Nellie Parmeiter
McConnellville
Ohio
Harry Doe
T. Y. Wickham, Jr
Marion
Miller
Havre
J. D. Fisher
Chester Baxter
Minnie Meade
Winfield
Ida Morris
Grinnell
Tanner Ball
Wm. McFadden
Davenport
Wm. Henderson
Lambing
Macdonald
Maggie Flannagan
Tom McCarthy
George Heck
Irwin
Dr. Heck
Fifth Street
Edythe Coulter
Missouri
J. S. Fawcett
Charlie Cope
George Wright
J. B.luse
James Park
Andy Hendrickson
Boone
Ice cream supper strengthens North Prairie church event
North Prairie notes a well attended ice cream supper at the church with items sold. The Ladies Sewing Society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Chas Fryberger’s. School closes Friday. A thief entered Geo Irwin’s home three times in two weeks stealing bread tobacco and clothes, breaking a door and window. he suspects a local suspect and vows to catch him.
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North Prairie
Lizzie Greiner
Frater
MelIntire
Cedar
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Chas. Fryberger
Geo. Irwin
George
Electric Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments
In a claim for stomach liver and kidney diseases the advertisement touts Electric Bitters as without equal. Price 50 cents with guarantee. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets the remedy.
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Havercamp
Mannon News Roundup From June Local Visits and Visits
Messrs Prouty and Benson of Keithsburg visited Mannon Tuesday and Wednesday. Paul Pratt and Miss Fay Blaisdell spent Decoration Day in Muscatine. Misses Rachel and Kila Shaper attended Decoration services in Millersburg. Mrs J C Furlong and son from Weaver W Va visited Mannon. Sherman Kerch and sisters cared for graves at Eliza cemetery. Mrs L B Cogzyshell and daughters from Ridgefarm visited Mannon. The fall social was well attended. Edna Deasth of Joy visited relatives. Omer Deeds moved his saw mill near Arpee. Bert Blaisdell and family visited Petersville relatives. B F Townsley and daughter from Aledo were Marion visitors. Mrs Cora Nelson and children and Laura of Joy visited Albert Mason family Sunday.
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Mannon
Edna Deasth
Joy
Omer Deeds
Dr. Reynolds
Arpee
Bert Blaisdell
Petersville
B. F. Townsley
Aledo
Mboncay
Cora Nelson
Laura
Albert Mason
Abandoned Route Leads to Local Gas Pipeline Plan
The Muscatine Gas and Improvement Company abandons the proposed route after farmers resist, Milwaukee supplies right of way and pipes to be delivered on site. The company renegotiates with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific to use their line for inexpensive pipe transport, enabling on site delivery and reducing hauling costs. A powerful new pump ordered for local wells is being inspected in Toledo for fit and capacity to move a million feet of gas per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swft Specific CO
Atlamta, GA
Muscatine Gas and Improvement Company
C., M. & B8t. P. Railway
Mr. Holt
Blue Grass Social Notes From Pleasant Valley and Beyond
Blue Grass residents share visits and gatherings as families and friends travel between Pleasant Valley Davenport Summit and Riverview. Highlights include Mrs Scharff and daughter hosting guests, Miss Maher’s weekend at Summit, Rev Morrison and visitors at Wood Lawn, Bohnsacks entertaining Saturday, and various relatives staying with families in Blue Grass.
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Blue Grass
James
Fern
Elsie Wagner
J. P. Wonder
Mrs. Fridley
Mrs. Nugent
Hazel Dell News Roundup
Calvin and Charles Vanatta hauled hogs to Joy on Monday. George Brausch and a family visited Muscatine on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Powell also called from Muscatine Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas Fisher and Mrs. Joseph Fisher of Muscatine visited relatives here last week. Charles Vanatta lost a valuable horse last week after a short illness. Memorial services at Illinois City were well attended Wednesday. Bill Watts was kicked by a horse Saturday.
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Hazel Dell
Calvin
Charles Vanatta
George Brausch
Muscatine
Sherman Powell
Thomas Fisher
Joseph Fisher
Illinois City
Bill Watts
Bloomington Mourns Mrs. W. O. Fritchman Death
Obituary notes the passing of Mrs. W O Fritchman after 25 years in Bloomington with somber hometown sympathy for widower Mr Fritchman. The Bloomington Sunday School schedules a Children’s Day program for June 19 at 10 am and Ella Chatfield returns from Granite View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
W. O. Fritchman
Ella Chatfield
Graniview
Cheap Rates to New Haven from Chicago Direct and via NYC
Offer lists low fares to New Haven Connecticut from Chicago for June 2 3 4 and 5 with extended return to June 30. Nickel Plate Road room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago invites inquiries for particulars.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicago
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
Great Wal lace Shows to Perform in Muscatine
Spectators, from farm lass to social belle, will enjoy the Great Wal lace Shows in Muscatine on Thursday June 7. The circus ring offers women equal chances with men, delivering entertainment with bold performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Muscatine
Great Wallace Show Highlights Female Performers
The article notes women receive higher salaries and more acclaim than male counterparts in the Great Wallace Show. Winnie Sweeney leads a cadre of acrobatic equestriennes whose bareback routines and varied feats draw much attention and compare with the most prominent acts.
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Winnie Sweeney
Wallace Lady Equestriennes Amaze Audiences This Year
The report highlights a Wallace troupe of female riders who reinvent their act with each performance. Emma Stickney Blanche Reed May St Leon Olga Reid Marie Miers Queenie Morris and Minnie Dupont are named among the featured riders delivering extraordinary acrobatic feats.
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Pletely
Emma _ Stickney
Blanche Reed
May St. Leon
Olga Reid
Marie Miers
Queenie Morris
New Era News Highlights Local Appointments and Events
Mr and Mrs Hill left Miss Emma Brandt's farm for Davenport. A daughter born May 27 to Mr and Mrs J D Letts. Otto Fitchner ill but hopes for recovery. Mrs C K Beatty visited Muscatine. Arthur Brandt visited from Muscatine. Conrade Brandt and daughter Emma stayed in New Era for the summer. Children prep for Day program Sunday at 1. Culture club plans a June 23 debate on education. Boys club to form June 10. Rev Ekeblag preached at the chapel Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Hill
Emma Brandt
Davenport
J. D. Letts
Otto Fitchner
C. K. Beatty
Muscatine
Arthur Brandt
Conrade Brandt
Emma
Culture Club
Ekeblag
Rock Island
St. Louis Forecaster Predicts Turbulent June Weather
St. Louis weather forecaster Rev. Srl R. Hicks warns of a busy June with multiple storm periods. Expect rain and thunder around the 6th to 8th, 11th to 16th, and 23rd to 27th, plus a risk of hail cloudbursts, tornadoes central to the north west, and possible floods toward month’s end.
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Srl R. Hicks
St. Louis
Deaths and local notices in West Liberty area
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Teressa Jakeway at 6:30 Sunday at Calhoun street West Liberty along with funeral details. Also announced is the death of Mrs. Caroline Singleton in North Prairie after a long illness with a list of survivors and funeral arrangements. Local residents and visitors are noted with brief movements and social calls in West Liberty and surrounding towns.
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West Liberty
Teressa Jakeway
Calhoun Street
Teressa Harding
New York
E. G. Jakeway
Milan
Ohio
Milton A
J. W
Michigan
F. W. Collins
The
Christian Church
Oakridge
Local Social Roundup and Notices from Guthrie Center
Sunday and Monday visits fill the page with greetings travels and family news. Carrie Reed visits Columbus street relatives. George Anson’s death prompts H F Anson’s trip to El Line Bluffs Indiana. Iowa City and Cedar Rapids relatives drop by homes on Calhoun and Kerr streets.
Letts Chronicle Notes Local Events and Weddings
Activities in Letts include Children day at M K church and U B church program. A quiet wedding unites Ed Ewing of Davenport and Louise Muinerin of Grandview. Council swears in Dr A Brown as mayor and honors the outgoing leader with a banquet. Civil, religious, and social visits noted, plus cement crossings completed and a GOP primary election.
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L. A. Gipple
C. W. Gipple
Sigourney
A. Brown
Rev. Childress
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad From Havercamp Drug Store
An old newspaper classified ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they cure ailments of the bowels and improve health, offered at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office
List of letters remaining unclaimed for week ending June 5 1906 at Muscatine Iowa includes men H A Anderson Ed Brier Shas Bresslau Joe Brown Tom Dilly J F Doty Mr and Mrs Ekelberg Everette Fowler I E La Grange F M Loofborrow Richard King Will Martin John Reed Tomie Shaffer W J Stuart E T Underwood Mr and Mrs Warnebolt William York and women Miss Laura Farley Miss Rania Holmes Mrs John Hopkins Miss Florence Lerd Mamie Little Mrs Fred Lord Mrs Minnie Pansy Miss Hattie Moffitt Mrs Elisa Smith Miss Elizabeth Wilvert Parties calling for letters please say Advertised.
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Muscatine
Iowa
H. A. Anderson
Ed. Brier
Shas Bresslau
Joe Brown
Tom Dilly
J. F. Doty
Ekelberg
Everette Fowler
I. E. la Grange
F. M. Loofborrow
Richard King
Will Martin
John Reed
Tomie Shaffer
W. J. Stuart
E. T. Underwood
Warnebolt
William York
Laura Farley
Rania Holmes
John Hopkins
Florence Lerd
Mamie Little
Fred Lord
Minnie Pansy
Hattie Moffitt
Elisa Smith
Elizabeth Wilvert
W. D. Burk
P. M
Travel offer to New Haven and Chicago excur sions
An advertisement lists rail fares 18.60 to New Haven Conn for round trip and 1.00 from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road for June 2 3 4 and 5 at excursion rates. Return limit June 30 with option to extend. Nickel Plate office Room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
New York City
Nickel Plate Office
Adams St
White Collar Line Schedules for 1906 Spring to Fall
The Helen Blair and Columbia steamers operate from Muscatine with varied weekly departures to Rock Island Davenport New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka and Burlington. Moonlight excursion Saturdays 8 pm to 11 pm through May 20 and after Oct 15 the Helen Blair resumes old schedule. Round trip to Davenport Sundays 50 cents. Contact W G Block Co for particulars.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
Davenport
Helen Blair
Columbia
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Burlington
Alore
Ww. G. Block CO
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Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Hershey Ave
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Pxexti
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr
FOX
Thompson Bros
Milwaukee
Ecuestriennes
Wallace Circus
Hazel Ethel
Havercamp’s P
URING
Hscription Drug Store
East 8
I Street
Hicks
Goo Dros
Meer
Praey Wes
Precipe
Smucuil
Fac Simile Signature of
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Caroline Singleton
George Singleton
Singleton
Hartford
Caroline Tinney
Iowa City
John T. Singleton
C. C. Singleton
Scott Alcom
Bedford
H. W
Minala
S. D
J. P
G. A
Bert Chase
Messrs
H. Duple
Phin. Schooley
A. F. Brown
Cass Milhone
Sam McLaughlin
John Freshwater
W. R. Lane
Miss Hazel Hindee
Archie Ditmars
Carrie Reed
Guthrie Centre
Theo Zipp
Peoria, Sr
Yate City
Will Addleman
Grant Zimmerman
Emmetsburg
Grant Nichols
Nellie Kreamer
Willie
Hannah Kerr
Allie Watson
Salt Lake City
Swartz
East Fourth Street
Canada
Till Norton
Rebecca Givans
Des Moines
Hardware Association
Chamberlain Hotel
Will Webb
Thomas Brown
Henry County
Lowden
D. Pingrey
Grand Lodge
Masonic Order
H. Mackey
Decatur
Ill
J. H. Garrett
Henry Funk
Max McCormick
Ardon
LETTS
M. KF
U. B
Clyde Cooldrige
Ed. Ewing
Louise Muinerin
Grandview
Childress
U. B. Church
White Collar Line Steamers
Roth
Escanaba
Green Bay Ports
Mackinac Island
Muskegon
Grand Haven
Goodrich
Cury
R.C. Davis
G.P.A. Docks
Foot Michgan Ave
Chicago, Ill
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