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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
6
A Friday evening storm near cyclone strength caused buildings and trees to fall in Port Allen Iowa. Apple orchards suffered losses while residents noted excessive rainfall and a high Iowa River. Local visits and family gatherings are also recorded among residents.
Bloomington notes report Misses Mabel and Vina Dykes entertained at the Geo W LeFever home. E M Pinkham plans a Pacific coast trip. North Star school closed Friday and Sadie LeFevre’s students show notable progress. Local youth aided Will Shellabarger with plowing amid other items. Mr Shellabarger had a recent serious operation. P B Lake and J C Commons fished Cedar River.
Misses Mary and Katie Bowman of Columbus Junction visited their aunt Mrs. W. Lowe over Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Wagner of Fredonia visited with Mrs. Sarah Blake. Sandy Grove's ball nine defeated Conesville three to one on June 11. Maudie George entertained company. Avis Jones surprise hosted by Mrs. Chas Dennison with Maudie George Ethel Johnston Jacy Lowe present. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Lowe visited their daughter near Wapello. Fannie Wagner visited with daughter Mrs. L. George and family.
Advertisement touts Simply Perfect Dr King New Life Pills claimed as prompt safe and gentle with satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Marketed for stomach and liver relief. price listed as 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A country wide roundup from Montezuma to Millersburg and beyond gathers updates on people you know. The Journal's staff delivers regional tidbits and society notes across towns in a compact daily digest.
The June weather brings the heaviest rain of the season in Crawfordsville. A Burlington district Epworth League meeting is planned with a large delegation expected. Local residents attend summer schools in Cedar Falls and other towns while a Crawfordsville Washington ball game looms next Tuesday.
Last Friday the first nine defeated the high school team 71 to 2. The visiting battery excelled while the high school pitcher struggled. The contest drew a good crowd and remained cordial throughout. In other notes, births, illnesses, travels, and local happenings fill the week with several public and social mentions.
Advertises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for liver issues with a money back guarantee. Claims availability in dollar and half-dollar sizes at druggists and offers a free booklet and sample via postal request.
Sioned Toland mowed weeds in streets and alleys. Harry Schook of Columbus City was present yesterday. Robert Cochran conducted business in Columbus Junction yesterday and returned on the Firefly.
West Liberty Iowa notes Mildred Nichols has returned from school work in Evanston. Jean Parvin visited Iowa City Monday. Amos Kimberly went to Iowa City Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Harris and children visit Mrs Harris and daughter Linnie. Vera Briggs leaves for Davenport to spend time there. Clint and Carrie Melick return to Muscatine for school. Several residents attended Carl Hagenbeck show in Iowa City Tuesday.
Nelson Stead of Millersburg made a pleasant call in Mannon last week. J. F. Willetts has improved after illness. Florence Mason returned from Rock Island with cousins for vacation. Lizzie Sloan visits her sister in Alpha. Mr and Mrs Boke of St Louis stay with L L Sloan. Children's day observed in chapel with flowers and duties well done. Rev T J Wood traveled to Manion to solicit funds for church repairs. Alex Retherford visited Joy on Monday.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month Homeseeker's Rates apply to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed tickets limited 21 days. For rates train times call agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
Miss Mabel Carson closed her spring term on June 9 with a camp ground picnic. Pupils performed songs recitations and dialogues including The Days of Summer Grandma's Flowers and The School Trial. Mrs Elsa Herwig and sister visited Mrs George Hunt. Lutheran sewing society met and a local couple wed after a serenade.
A Pleasant View program at Pleasant Mead School House No 5 on a Friday included song recitations dialogues and a valedictory by Warren Allen and remarks by Rev Everts. Attendees listed many local families and the event showcased students Lulu Garrett Gertie Allen Warren Allen Helen Schleichert Ruth Gast Earl Haroff and others.
Electric Bitters invigorate the female system and cure nervousness headache backache and constipation or no pay. 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescrip
Kalona events include residents traveling to Des Moines Davenport and Hydro Oklahoma. Epworth League delegates attend K Iona and Lone Tree. The town council approves a new 1000 candle power street lamp. Community plans Fourth of July celebration as Farmers' Savings bank stockholders meet. Cedar Rapids visitors and relatives visits noted.
Miss Ethel Tyler and Miss Flossie Hayes returned from Fairport and Muscatine after a week with friends. The Ladies Aid society hosts its monthly dinner at Mrs. Frank Thomas's home on Wednesday. Mrs. Bessie Dusenberry is seriously ill under Dr. Barton care. The baccalaureate sermon will be
The M E church hosted a Sunday evening sermon by Rev. W P Lasswell on Shaping of Destiny. Miss Luia Snell and Miss Gertrude Mardis left for Carbon Cliff. Oliver Shirkey moved into the Anna Danner house. The ice cream social was postponed due to rain. Mrs Charles Fowler visited from near Muscatine. A June 23 graduation program featured songs, addresses by Prof. Lowe and Rev. Lasswell, diplomas presented by S J Ferguson, and flower girls Sylvia Sheppard and Vera Martin.
Round trip fares of 21.35 to Asbury Park New Jersey and return via Nickel Plate. Tickets valid through New York City. Sale dates June 29 30 July 1 2 with return limit August 31. Chicago City Ticket Offices 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex Depot La Salle and Van Buren Sts on Elevated Loop.
A Cotton Belt Route special train will run June 20 for fruit and truck growers from St. Louis to East Texas fruit country. The trip lasts about a week to study harvest conditions and view big orchards. Northern growers and state horticultural officers will join, with Texas Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association inviting attendance at the June 23 state meeting.
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