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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
8
The Guarantee Loan Co offers cash on personal security with items kept in possession. They provide loans on horses cows carriages pianos and household goods and operate confidentially. Business hours include Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9.
Numerous short items describe travel by train and ship, visits by residents to relatives, shopping and ads, and social calls. Names include L. S. Penrose J. C. Brain Miss Gerischer and J. W. Ward. Mentions West Liberty Davenport Chicago Iowa City Moline Muscatine Cedar Falls.
A health note explains kidneys filter impurities and support good health. Fo ley's Kidney Cure is advertised as capable of strengthening the whole system and curing kidney and bladder diseases. Hav ercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Chester W. Benshoof transfers lot 40 by 140 in subdivision ne% 35 772 facing Oak Street to J C Coster for 2600 Lavina A Fulham and husband transfer lot 35 by 120 facing New Hampshire Street in outlet 6 section 2 and 3 for $600 to Ella G Richter
Ament’s Independent Shows, led by Capt W D Ament, set to perform at Clinton’s firemen’s tournament next week. The Clinton paper lauds the carnival as the road’s most expensive act with a 600 mile jump and a $700 cost, promising high class attractions and lavish canvas spectacle.
Ministers from German congregations met at Rev J Jans residence to organize summer union meetings in July and August. Schedule lists July 1 German Baptist, July 5 German Congregational, July 15 German Evangelical, July 22 Citizens Railway Park during the Hau Tauqua week, July 29 German Methodist with August repeating same pattern. Grace Sanborn of Brooklyn arrived to visit the Battersons.
Harry H Hoffman aged 17, born in the city May 23 1889, died at his parents home after an illness starting June 4. He was a junior at the local high school and highly regarded. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Hoffman one sister Mable and four brothers Arthur Paul Fred Ralph. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at the Hoffman residence with Rev J N Elliett of First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Oak Grove reports visits by Elmer Schillig of Gallatin and Laura Stinson of Muscatine. Mrs Geo Shields and Alfred Shields attended Iowa City graduation. Wives and relatives joined Ed Barnard and Olive for the Mark Stinson wedding. Neighbors gathered for a Cedar River picnic with good fishing and a fine dinner.
The Southeastern Iowa M. W. A. Picnic association presents a Columbus Junction Fourth of July with a parade at 11 am a ball game at 1 pm and speeches by E. B. Tucker and Thomas H. Duffy. Various races and contests offer prizes including cigars shoes and cash. Fireworks close the evening.
Roy Kemp of Fruitland moved his family and goods to Grandview last week and becomes the new man in the G. W. Haas restaurant and meat market. Mrs. S. M. Connor of Fruitland visited her sick sister Mrs. Mary Chatfield.
A healthy man recalls suffering illness that left him unable to work or even tie his shoes. After using six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure, he reports renewed strength and thanks the product. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy.
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