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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

6

Farmers in Iowa towns report weather and farm notes

From Duncan June 11 farmers are anxious to get in fields as corn grows weedy and some planters still finish corn on sod. Memorial day plans in Aledo were spoiled by rain. Miss Ossie Downey and Mrs Lillie Walter with son Fred, and the Minteers visited relatives and H D Jennings near Millersburg. The strawberry crop is large and fruit looks promising. Local readers note storms in other states and express relief at not suffering damage.

H. D. Jennings Millersburg Joseph Minteer Carrie Minteer Charles Brown Eliza

East Buffalo News Roundup and Local Socials

East Buffalo reports farmers back at work after heavy rains. Johnny Reed returns from Geo Gray’s, Will Umpstead visits his mother, and A W Murdock’s brother-in-law sees improvement. Social visits include ice cream supper attendance and multiple calls on neighbors. Funeral of Mrs Hayes noted in Illinois City.

Buffalo Johnny Reed Geo. Gray's A. W. Murdock Aledo C. E. Anderson Will Umpstead Thomas Unsworth Will Wiggins

Wedding Bells Mark Bloomington Week

In Bloomington on June 11 neighbors note the marriage of Miss Maggie Leech and Mr. Goldsberry amid wedding serenades with Dallas Adams visiting cousin Mrs. W. O. Fritchman. Local deeds include Hedge removal at the Bloomington church and a Bible reading by William Shellabarger on the word Watch. W. O. Fritchman buys wool at Wilton. Lloyd Wood is ill and absent from school.

Bloomington Maggie Leech Goldsberry Dallas Adams W. O. Fritchman Beard Cole P. B. Lake Lloyd Wood William Shellabarger Wilton

Shipmans Return Home from Visit. Insanity Case Ends

Mr and Mrs Charles F Shipman have returned to Chicago after two weeks visiting relatives in the area. James Ashby insanity case, postponed due to lack of evidence, was heard and he was found sane and freed. Rev and Mrs M E Reusch plan to depart Thursday for Detroit to attend commencement exercises of the class Mr Reusch belonged to before moving to Iowa.

Detroit Joe Bowman Borts Hattie Hill West Moreland Kansas Gaston Iowa City Miss Miller Virginia Clarence Hollingsworth Muscatine

Comings and Goings in Iowa City Community

Invitations have been received for the commencement exercises at Iowa City, extended with compliments of Chas. Meyerhos. Miss Clara Fisher, who had been staying with her sister-in-law Mrs. Myrtle Fisher, returned to her home in Columbus Ohio yesterday.

Iowa City Chas. Meyerhos Clara Fisher Myrtle Fisher Columbus Ohio

Local Notes From Millersburg June Meeting Sermons and Sick List

Lou Hiett returns home from Chicago and Indiana as illnesses ease. Residents attended Joy sessions June 5 6 including L D S Sunday School and Kewanee district conference. Pastor J H Collins visited Chicago last week returning June 6. M E church pastor Craine led services at 10 39 a m and Joy in evening. Children day plans underway. Elder M D Murdock suffered neuralgia in face and head with severe three hour pain.

Millersburg Lou Hiett Chicago Indiana Joy M. E M. D. Murdock

Local Notes Mention Visits and Strawberries Season

Miss Rose First journeys to Muscatine. Mrs M Reeves returns from Rock Island and Moline after ten days with three sons at Deere plow shops. Dr William Twigg visits old friends and plans Iowa trip to see sister. Abe Spicher and wife visit daughter in Fairport then return. Lincoln Barton on vacation at home. Mrs John Powell and children visit grandmother in Rock Island. Ice cream social at M E church Thursday evening. Strawberries plentiful and priced three quarts for twenty five cents. Farmers progress rapidly.

Illinois City Gene Hahn Lincoln Barton John Powell Rock Island M. E. Church Yard Peter Sedam John Hahn M. Reeves Myers Loi Millersburg Secrest and Son Chicago Joseph Chase West Liberty Harvey Borts Gertrude Iowa City Wm. Jenkinson Pearl Mildred Ethel Miller Mabel Zillah Seaton Webster Oskaloosa Wm. Mather Springdale Geo. Gates Will Wilcutt Homestead Mr. Gaston Morgan Lodges John Compton Lew Figle Harry Miller Cedar Rapids John Borick Baptist Church Mabel Chase Robert Robi. Chase Edith Cornwall Howard Cornwall Mas Compton Mabel Seaton Grace

Adams Community News Highlights

The parched farmland loses water but farmers plan to replant crops. Grace Myers returns home after nine months at Cedar Falls school. Mrs Jamison visited Mrs Passmore. Clara Berry goes back to Chicago after a three week Adams visit. John Meyers and family traded in Nichols. James Smith faced washouts on Cedar bottom run to Muscatine. Katie Myers from West Liberty visits Adams. Adams school ends for summer. hopes for teacher Hartman’s return in fall.

Adams Grace Myers Cedar Falls Jamison John Passmore Clara Berry Chicago John Meyers Nichols James Smith Cedar Bottom Muscatine Katie Myers Near West Liberty Miss Hartman

Letts Lodge Extends Sympathy to Brother Longstreth

Louisa council 249 F A A expresses deep sympathy to Brother N W Longstreth on the death of his wife. The resolution hopes time and memory ease his grief and asks that copies be sent to the brother, preserved, and given to the press for publication.

Letts N. W. Longstreth Louisa Council Longstreth

Social Notes From Orono and Nearby Towns

Orono residents visit relatives in Columbus City and Burlington while local social groups meet. Mrs. A J Brock Way visits her daughter. families including Mr and Mrs Elmer Hankins and Blanche join Will Hankins for a Sunday gathering. Lodge attendance and kinship ties are highlighted in this early 20th century column.

Orono A. J. Brockway Mrs. Allen Columbus City Will Hawkins Will Maxwell H. H. Owen Jno. Boggs, Jr T. Schwaab Cone Nichols Kate Tarpy Burlington Jno, Tarpy Elmer Hankins Blanche Will Hankins Ladies’ Aid Society of the

Ice cream and social planned at Woodman hall

A formed church will host an ice cream and strawberry social at Woodman hall on Saturday evening with an invitation extended to all.

Woodman Hall A. F. Abbott Leona Hintz Nichols Jno. Boggs Cone Cedar Bottom Jno. Hawkins Brockway Newson Carl Meeker

Downey News Highlights From West Liberty Area

Local residents return from Nebraska searches for new homes while travels include cattle shipments to Chicago and visits in West Liberty. A bee sting incident, Children’s Day program at the Baptist church, and school activities are noted along with several relatives visiting, business trips, and family gatherings.

Hyomei Claimed to Cure Catarrh by Killing Germs

An advertisement extols Hyomei as the only thorough cure for catarrh, claiming it enters the blood with oxygen to destroy microbes. It cites testimonials including J S Nugent and J J Havercamp offering refunds, urging readers to start treatment now.

J. S. Nugent American Union Life Insurance Co New York City Hyomei J. J. Havercamp

Applegate School Program and Social Week Review

The issue lists a children's program with recitations songs and offerings led by Mrs. Etta Stoops and Miss Edith Cornwall. It notes social events hosted by Miss Edith Cornwall, Miss Fannie Miller, and Miss Edna Clifford, plus visits, a horse bite incident, and staff updates as school closes for a picnic week.

Applegate Robi Etta Stoops Jim Chase Little Ones Dewey Stoops Mabel Chase Edith Cornwall

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jesse Delap

In Conesville Ia on June 5 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Delap. Miss Jessie Grubbs visited Columbus Junction Friday evening. Mrs L M Cecil and daughter dollie returned from Hedrick. Principal G Abel visited Morning Sun. Epworth League social drew good attendance.

Conesville Jesse Delap Jessie Grubbs Columbus Junction L. M. Cecil Dollie Hedrick G. Abel Morning Sun Jennie Nolind Jake Colberts Cedar Emmick Little Son Fredonia Walter Hannon Ben Wolford John Lawson Elmer California Marion Chapman H. L. Horton Muscatine Epworth League

Worst of All Experiences After Illness in Decatur Woman

Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama suffered three years of pain from indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. She claims death seemed inevitable until Electric Bitters was tried, improving at once and leading to complete recovery. The medicine is touted for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles with a 5 cent price and guaranteed by Havercamp's Prescription Drug site.

H. Newson Decatur Ala Havercamp

Local Visitors and church note Grandview Iowa

Grandview residents host visitors from Wilton Letts and Columbus Junction over the weekend. Velma Gray plans Cedar Falls school after a brief visit. Pastor illness cancels Sunday morning preaching at the M E church. Dr. Zimmerman visits town and the Maded Evangelical Children's Day exercises draw a large crowd.

Grandview Lewis Downer Wilton Jacob Birks J. Hardulan Velma Gray Cedar Falls C. Ross Letts L. Woodruff Columbus Junction M. E Dr. Zimmerman Maded Evangelical Church

Local visitors noted tied to West Liberty communities

West Liberty residents reported visiting relatives and friends from Taylor Ridge Mt Pleasant Burlington Davenport and other nearby towns. Mrs A F Henkiett returned from Taylor Ridge on Monday Rev J E Newsom came back from Mt Pleasant Miss Allie Mead arrived from Davenport to visit West Liberty relatives and friends.

West Liberty A. F. Henkiett Taylor Ridge J. E. Newsom Mt. Pleasant Thomas Campbell Burlington Allie Mead Davenport

Fifty Fourth Iowa College Grinnell Commencement In Progress

The fifty fourth annual commencement exercises at Grinnell College in Iowa are in progress, marking a milestone event for graduates and attendees. The ceremony showcases academic achievements and features speeches by faculty and distinguished guests as part of the college’s traditional observance.

Iowa College Grinnell

Trustees Named for Iowa College Grinnell

F A McCornack of Sioux City and Roger Leavitt of Cedar Falls were added to the board of trustees of Grinnell College in Iowa.

F. A. McCornack Sioux City Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls Iowa College Grinnell

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