Harvey Gregory Dies. Pioneer in Farm Mutual Insurance
Announcement from Muscatine reports the death of Harvey Gregory a former county resident who helped found the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Muscatine and Sonoma counties. Born 1833 in Green County New York he lived in Wisconsin Iowa California and finally Santa Rosa California. He left a wife children and siblings across several states and countries.
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Muscatine
Harvey Gregory
Santa Rosa
Cal
Santa Rosa Republican
Green County
New York
Wisconsin
Iowa
Muscatine County
Melissa Holcomb
Almira Bamford
California
Mary M. Kniffer
Hiram Gilbert
Sonoma County
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Idaho
Mexico
Fort Bragg
Reception for Pastor Grieser Before Departure to Europe
A farewell reception at St. Marys School Hall honored Rev. J I Grieser prior to his trip to Rome and Germany. Parishioners presented him with a purse as the Muscatine Maennerchor and a K of C quartet performed. Carl Hartman praised the pastor and wished him a safe journey while Grieser expressed gratitude for the community's affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Grieser
St. Mary's
Henry J. Hartman
St. Mary’s Church
Father Grieser
Carrie Schumaker
Helen Braun
Maude Schrautermeyer
Miss Braun
Edna Hanson
Schrautermeyer
K. of C
Gertrude Neff
Hartman
Mr. Grieser
Rome
Germany
Muscatine Maennerchor
Pimples Vanish in Ten Days With Binter Complexion Tablets
A local advert promises clear skin in ten days using Binter Complexion Tablets. It claims pimples boils and other blemishes stem from diseased blood and that only internal treatment reaches the cause. The dealer A W Morgan offers a money back guarantee after a fair trial and a temporary sale on the $1 size.
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A. W. Morgan
Children Day Program at German Baptist Church
The German Baptist church hosted a Children’s Day program filled with songs readings and recitations. Students and local figures delivered declamations dialogues and a tableau while the superintendent led remarks and a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
C. F. Borchardt
Esther Goess
Lillian Johnson
Lillian Borchardt
Victor Kresse
Ruth Goegs
Rosa Krueger
Harold Tilgner
Louis Johnson
Emil Peetz
Arthur Johnson
Vernon Schaffer
Chester Kresse
Mrs. Krueger
Esther Brandau
George Schaffer
Verna Tilgner
Ella Krueger
Alice Tiedeman
Viola Tilgner
Frank Peetz
Mabel Rickhoff
Carl Dippel
Lulu Dippel
Will Peetz
Inez Nevela
Hazel Brandan
Victor Miller
Herbert Tilgner
Hold Open Meeting by Court of Honor at Woodmen Hall
The Court of Honor will hold an open meeting at Woodmen Hall on Wednesday evening June 15. The lodge plans an entertaining program headlined by a play performed by members. No admission fee. all are welcome.
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Court of Honor
Woodmen Hall
Cuticura Turns Child’s Suffering to Health, Patient Testimony
A nurse recounts how Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed her year and a half old child after severe skin sores nearly left him a skeleton. She followed directions after initial skepticism and notes the boy’s full recovery within two months. The testimonial promotes the Cuticura trio as a complete treatment for skin troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Sheldon
Litchfield
Conn
Potter Cruze & Chem Corn
Columbus Ave
Boston
Major J A Pickler Dies in South Dakota
Obituary notes Major J A Pickler former Muscatine resident died in South Dakota with funeral planned for Thursday in Faulkton. Born January 24 1844 in Indiana he served as a major in the Civil War then practiced law after graduating from the University of Michigan. He lived in Muscatine from 1875 joining Hoffman Pickler Brown later leaving Iowa in 1882. He served four terms as a representative before losing in the populist wave.
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J. A. Pickler
Muscatine
South Dakota
Thursda
Faulkton
Major Pickler
Washington County
Indiana
Iowa
Davis County
S. C
Pickler
University of Michigan
Missouri
Adair County
Hoffman, Pickler & Brown
Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
New Packet Line Formed for Mississippi River Trade
Davenport and Burlington men form the Mississippi Transportation Company, filing articles in Burling ton with Recorder Hawkins. Capital stock is set at 10 000 and officers include Alex Moir of Burlington president James McCaffrey of Davenport vice president and James Moir of Burlington secretary treasurer. The plans are not yet known though Moir owns the Adelaide and may purchase another steamer.
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Mississippi Transportation Company
Burlington
Recorder Hawkins
Alex Moir
James Mce-Caffrey
Davenport
James Moir
Moir
Adelaide
Muscatine boats invited to enter prestige boating events
The Muscatine Launch club representing the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association received an invitation from the Motor Boat Club of America to enter boats for trial events at Huntington Bay Long Island August 15 to 17. Top three boats may defend the Harmsworth cup on August 20. Delegates named for the Peoria MVBA regatta. A Sabula picnic June 21 features a strong motor boat racing card with notable entrants including W. E.
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Muscatine Launch Club
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Motor Boat Club of America
Huntington Bay
L. I
Peoria
L. C. Lenck
C. P. Hanley
A. C. Adams
W. B. Bishop
F. R. Halstead
Muscatine
Sabula
Old Settlers
W. E
Williams Case Up For Separate Maintenance
Ella N. Williams sues Chester Williams for separate maintenance in district court. Judge D. W. Jackson presides. the case was taken under advisement. Jayne and Hoffman represent the plaintiff, E. M. Warner the defendant’s attorney.
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Ella N. Williams
Chester Williams
D. W. Jackson
Jayne & Hoffman
E. M. Warner
Foley Kidney Pills Relief for Kidneys and Bladder
Springfield reader Mr B F Kelley reports kidney and bladder troubles worsened until Foley Kidney Pills brought relief after a few weeks. He says headaches diminished and bladder activity returned to normal. A W Morgan, Druggist, confirms the testimonial.
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B. F. Kelley
Springfield
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Glad To Recommend Foley Kidney Pills Patient Testimony
Mr. E. Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief from severe backache and kidney pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes stronger kidneys natural secretions and a pain free bladder. Druggist A W Morgan supplied the pills in a yellow package.
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E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
A. W. Morgan
Five Hundred On Boys' Excursion From Muscatine
Five hundred Muscatine residents joined the Boys Choir of Trinity Church on their annual outing. The steamer Columbia left the city with ideal weather for a trip to the tri cities where the Pandhet Band will provide two programs. Refreshments were served and the choir expected to raise a handsome sum.
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Muscatine
Trinity Church
Columbia
Tri-Cities
Pandhet Band
Bellevue racer Hughey enters Red Top II in mile speed trial
Hughey of Bellevue enters his Red Top II in the mile speed trial. The 8 cylinder 240 horsepower craft is the only entry so far and will race against time with high expectations.
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Hughey
Bellevue
Cure indigestion with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Dyspepsia sufferers seek a real remedy not just breath sweeteners. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin combines a laxative tonic with digestive strengthening to restore natural bowel function, promising lasting relief. Free samples offered by mail with medical guidance from Dr W B Caldwell.
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Dr. Caldwell
Fannie Tuart
Staunton
O. Tuck
Blackburn
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Ill
Registration at Muscatine County Institute Expands Attendance
Muscatine High School hosts the Muscatine County Teachers Institute with many out of town instructors arriving. A large number of local educators have registered, with a long list of names including Luella Crees May Leyda Mabel Miller Julia Fuller Mary Ryan Laura Nash Edith Henderson and many others. The event draws teachers from nearby towns and anticipates strong attendance despite plans for Cedar Falls summer school.
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Muscatine County
Helen Schaefer
Anna O’keife
Vera Bramwell
Margaret A. Coder
Alice Nash
Ednah Laflin
Helen H. Jackson
Josephine Stirlen
Anna Jepson
Bertha Scull
Winnie McSwiggan
Hazel Mapes
Helen Howe
Leila Stevens
Pearl Lovelitt
Mina Emerson
Zora Russell
Rae Nolind
Ruth A. Waters
Fannie McDaniel
Cecile Atkins
Miriam
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Satisfaction Guarantee
A guarantee offers a refund if not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle following directions. Consumers are urged to try the product and refunds are available. Sold by all dealers.
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Citizens’ Ralway & Light Co
Pierson
Reynolds Crystal Steel
A. L. Pierson
Conley’s Garage
West Second St
THE
Candy Kitchen
Bear River
F. M. Cooper
J. G. Kammerer
Amer
Ance Company
Mary’s
Europe
Carl Koontz
Arleigh Freeman
Wyant Itn
Cuticura
S. Dakota
Musca
Tine
Firm of Hoffman, Pickler
Jayne
Mississippi Transportation
M.V.P.B.A
Trinity Singers
Rumford
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
R Gremmel's Cigar Store
County Institute
Naples
Wieter
West 4Th St
Theodore Wieter
Rock Island
W. A. Blair
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