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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
6
Keota and surrounding area residents are listed in a roundup of visits, travels, commencements, and community news. Notables include S. S. Wright and others attending Secretary Taft in Iowa City, Roland Neal's Cornell MA and Northwestern summer plans, multiple visits to Washington and Sigourney, and funeral notices for Eli Dillon. Community groups schedule union church meetings and PEO events with local officials and families noted throughout.
Construction along the Milwaukee road west of South Muscatine has finished after three weeks. A remaining crew will complete touches in a few days as a construction train with a pile driver passes through hauling gravel and repairing washed sections with new timber and piles. Several local residents, including James Eshleman, were treated after minor injuries, and townsfolk began preparations for anticipated moves to new homes in Winona and Lone Tree.
Mulford Chapel in South Muscatine hosts Sunday Children Day exercises at 6 pm with most numbers by Sunday school children. Includes songs prayers lessons recitations and offerings under the Chapel Choir and various classes, inviting a large audience. Local notes report visits by Edward Rothgeb and Mrs Graham, and George Reynolds arrival from Paris Illinois.
Esther Frohmer of Muscatine slough area was badly injured yesterday afternoon after losing footing on a board walk near the slough bridge. Her left arm was fractured above the wrist and her ankle wrenched, with recovery expected to take several weeks.
William Carpenter born Cincinnati Ohio December 7 1820 died June 9 1907 at 86 years 6 months 2 days. Married Malinda Fowler July 11 1847. They had 12 children Silas Charles James Frances Carrie Lizzie Allie Bertha Owen Mary William Isaac. Moved to Iowa in 1866 and was an early settler. Joined Methodist church at 35 and remained active. Survived by wife four sons five daughters 49 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was a kind father husband and neighbor and will be missed.
A Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement touts it as a wonder for cuts burns and wounds. The claim notes 25 cents and a guarantee. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is listed as the seller.
Miss Gertrude McDaniel and Lewis M. Dillmeyer of Concord township wed at the bride’s home in Columbus Junction. The ceremony followed a decorated setting and rose din ner. Afterward, guests visited and the couple planned to honeymoon with relatives before settling on the groom’s farm in Concord township. The bride is a Columbus Junction native and former teacher. The groom is a prosperous farmer.
Alto resident and friend Mitchell of Los Angeles arrive and plan summer study in Chicago. Local residents including Mrs. Will Whicher, Miss Coulter, and Dr. Darrow are noted, with illnesses, travel, and social visits across Columbus Junction, Iowa, and nearby towns.
Robert Didine of 3 Ulster St Waverly New York says he gained weight from 128 to 144 pounds in sixty days after using Dr A W Chase s Nerve Pills He describes prior dizziness sleeploss of appetite and heart region pain and credits the pills as the true nerve force builder now feeling strong and vigorous The ad notes sale points and local druggists A W Morgan handles the product in the area
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cleanses kidneys and bladder, strengthens the system, and will positively cure all kidney and bladder diseases. Proprietor A. W. Morgan advertises the remedy at 107 West Second Street.
Illinois City Illinois June storms postpone Children day to next Mr and Mrs Ed Huber visit Muscatine. Alice Howard and Rosa Morrow struck by a falling limb injuring Rosa. doctor uncertain of seriousness. Emory Martin cuts foot. two arteries severed, improving. Mrs Mike Connellie and Kate visit then return to Muscatine. J M Carlile attends soldiers convention in Dubuque. Wm Troxel, Wm France, Lincoln Barton go to Rock Island for Odd Fellows’ convention. Guests with Mrs Wm Morrow include Frank Thomas family Stella and Hazel McNowell. JAP ROSE bath soap advertised by Kirk s druggists.
Miss Rosa Sissel of Pine Mills wraps up a successful term near West Liberty as pupils and parents praise her work. A large audience enjoyed a varied program including songs, dialogues, poems, and a speech by Dorothy Burkett on a Needed Invention.
Advertises Dr. Kine's new discovery for coughs and colds with guaranteed results. Mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offering a 5 percent discount and a price point of $1.
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