Funeral Rites for Mrs Mary Benson Held in Columbus Junction
Mrs Mary Benson aged about eighty eight died in Chicago and was brought to Iowa for burial. The funeral was held at the home of her son John H Benson with interment at Grand View. Her children include H H Omaha J W Gove City KS J H Columbus Junction Will Fullerton NE and Mrs Ida Shaw Chicago. Two sons George Muscatine and P T Des Moines had preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Journal
Mary Benson
Chicago
Ida Shaw
Kansas
J. H
Will
Fullerton
Nebraska
George
Muscatine
P. T
Des Moines
Shaw
H. H
Omaha
W. F. Hall
Todd
Davenport
T. J. Klotz
Dutch Ridge
Mazie Sprague
Mary Carpenter
Mabel Lacey
Elsie Getts
Mary Letts
Lottie Wilcox
Verba Smith
Edith Springer
Hortense Hunt
Wapello
Reuben Blair
Arthur Hall
Leon Thompson
James Smith
Jap Stapp
Pearl Klotz
H. R. Smith
Mt. Vernon
Columbus Junction High School
M. C. Crouch
H. L. May
Columbus City
Yorkville
Ill
Howard Letts
Iowa City
Paul Armbright
Baby
Ainsworth
Millers clash with Grape-Nuts over health claims
Newark miller lauds Grape-Nuts for aiding indigestion and kidney disease, asserting daily use boosts vitality while patent flour bread strips life-sustaining wheat components. He recommends the nutriment over medicinal tonics and notes restaurants stock Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Local residents make travel and family moves
Patrons should plan routes accordingly as many residents travel today. Miss Sarah Rinehart returns from Columbus City to Washington after a short visit. J B Johnston departs for Waterloo on family business of a deceased brother. The Siga foos Sisters firm will change. Sadie marries and sells her share to Franc Sigafoos. Mrs E F Brockway visits her niece and attends state university commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rinehart
Columbus City
Washington
J. B. Johnston
Waterloo
Sigafoos Sisters
Sadie
Franc Sigafoos
E. F. Brockway
Lottie Letts
Iowa City
The
State University
Letts
W. T. Brown
Muscatine
C. A. Sprague
Miss Mazie
Tree Age Relative to Growth Rings
The sentence states that tree age is proportional to the number of growth rings. It implies older trees possess more rings, each ring representing a year of growth. The claim connects chronological age with a physical record of annual growth.
Rainbow chase echoes old adage in a wary town
A reflective editorial notes pursuit of elusive rewards, stating rainbow chasing remains popular while no man returns with one. It warns those who demand a square deal lack the fair hand to secure it, framing skepticism on promises and luck.
Hat styles force women to walk on street side corners
The observation notes that certain hats push women to exit the sidewalk and step into the curb lane to make a corner turn. It reflects fashion norms influencing pedestrian paths and social expectations.
Notable speakers to address Muscatine teachers institute
Three prominent state educators will lecture in Muscatine next week and over the subsequent two weeks. T. H. Macbride of the University of Iowa will present three free talks with stereoptical views. Charles E. Shelton of Simpson College will speak twice, addressing teacher concerns. C. P. Colgrove of Cedar Falls Normal School will discuss indirect factors in school government and good citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Teachers’ Institute
F. M. Witter
T. H. Macbride
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Charles E. Shelton
Simpson College
Indianola
Macbride
State Teachers’ Association
Shelton
Co. P. Colgrove
C. P. Colgrove
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Schoo
Sudden Death of Little Girl in Quincy Diphtheria
This morning G W Lindle of 508 Woodlawn avenue received a telegram from Mr and Mrs Henry Rutherford of Quincy Illinois announcing Loyola died at 2 o clock with black diphtheria and funeral at 4 p m The Rutherford family recently moved there and many friends here extend their sympathy in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lindle
Woodlawn Avenue
Henry Rutherford
Quincy
Loyola
Officers of the Quincy Steamer Named for the Coming Year
Captain Steve Dolson appointed as captain with Wm Keith as first clerk and Frank L Dickey as second clerk. Pilots include Steve Dolson and Levi Williams. George Galloway is first engineer with Roy Guilbert as second engineer. Wm Beyer is steward Don McGee is mate August Frebelkorn is carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killeen
Diamond Joe Line
Quincy
Steve Dolson
Wm. Keith
Frank L. Dickey
Levi Williams
George Galloway
Roy Guilbert
Wm. Beyer
Don McGee
August Frebelkorn
Successful Operation for Henry Metzger in Tri-City Sanitarium
Henry Metzger aged 75 of 310 East Fifth street underwent prostatitis surgery at the Tri-City Sanitarium in Moline yesterday. The operation was notably successful given his age after a two week stay. he rests easily and is expected to return home to Muscatine with further improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Metzger
Tri-City
East Fifth Street
Moline
Metzgar
Mr. Metzgar
Muscatine
Men Who Cannot Measure Themselves Pursue Others’ Worth
A concise reflection notes that those unable to gauge their own abilities often focus on measuring others. It suggests insecurity drives repeated attempts to compare people rather than self-improvement.
Downey Neighbors Share News and Plan July Fourth
In Downey and surrounding areas residents gossip about visits and social events. A Baptist ice cream social raised 20.60 dollars while a local caucus elected delegates for a Tipton county convention. Citizens prepare a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks and prizes, plus a band and community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Watson
Downey
Ladies’ Society of the Baptist Church
Thad Maxson
Nannie
Hannah Phelps
Springdale
E. C. Tomlinson
Centerdale
Laura Thiele
Cedar Valley
Nannie Maxson
Local residents and visitors noted in West Liberty column
West Liberty reports show Mrs. George Wise of Corning visiting Miss Etta Hildebrand. Mrs. D McCollum of Ottawa IL visits her son William McCollum. Susie Winn of Cedar Rapids calls on old friends. Ralph Barclay heads to Kirksville MO. Abel Gifford family to Davenport after visit. Dr L W Struble seen in Iowa City. H E Wiley travels to Davenport for business. George Miller and daughter Mabel visit from Atalissa with Grandpa Crees on Spencer street. Mrs H J Ditmars departs for Sumner. Mary Blackburn of Salem OH also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
George Wise
Corning
Etta Hildebrand
Sixth
Spencer
D. McCollum
Ottawa
William McCollum
Susie Winn
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Barclay
Kirksville
Missouri
Abel Gifford
Davenport
L. W. Struble
Iowa City
H. E. Wiley
George Miller
Sixth Street
Mabel
Atalissa
Investment in Southern Lands
Investment offer touts southern lands as productive and underpriced with high returns. It promotes free circulars from J. F. Merry of the Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Iowa detailing opportunities in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana near the railroad for homeseekers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Kentucky
West Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ilinois Central Railroad
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Iowa
Visitor from Central City Ends Winter Visit in Town
En route home from Central City Nebraska a woman spent a few days with relatives here. She traveled with her niece Miss Alice Templin of near Central City. They left on the east bound train at noon Thursday. Rev J R Payne of Wilton will preach at the M E church next Sunday morning and assist with communion during the fourth quarterly meeting. Miss Lillian Marks of Oakland California may speak in the evening after eight years in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Nebraska
Alice Templin
J. R. Payne
Wilton
M. E
Lillian Marks
Oakland
California
Royal Neighbors Visit to Nichols Farm Camp No. 1271
Nichols Iowa June 6 royal neighbors of America camp No. 1271 spent a gala day at Mrs Mary Rogers farm south of town inviting a large group. Felton conveyed fourteen women in a farm wagon while others came in their own rigs. A flag on a fish pole welcomed them. After sewing carpet rags they enjoyed a bountiful dinner with several imported dishes. Thirty two dined as A J Mapes and son and Lou Felton attended with Ed Rogers hosting. After more sewing a 4 pm luncheon of ice cream cake and strawberries followed before departure with plans to return for fried chicken and pumpkin pie.
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Nichols
Royal Neighbors of
America
Nichols Camp No
Mary Rogers
A. J. Mapes
Lou
Harry Felton
Ed. Rogers
Mrs. Peck
Margaret Fry
Bids Sought for Schoolhouse Fuel in Muscatine
Bids will be received by Gus Weiss secretary of the school board until July 3 1903 for coal and hard and soft wood to supply Muscatine school houses for the ensuing year. The board may reject any or all bids. John M Appel Chairman Supply Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Weiss
Muscatine
John M. Appel
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George Benson
Phone Company
Bloomington
Mound Valley Telephone Company
Bloomington Township
E. P. Ingham
Bollinger
D. W. Jackson
Jackson
William W. Weirheuser
Mound Valley
W. E. Wilson
Hannibal
Zaida Robinson
Burlington
R. C. Butler
Madison Klotz
Grace Parsons
Telephone Headquarters
S. W. Edmondson
Mr. Edmondson
Henry Davis
Bard
Armbright
Elizabeth Owen
Coun
Ty Institute
University of Iowa
Prof
C. P
Cosgrove
Chas. E. Shelton
Joe Bowman
J. J. Evans
Downey Savings Bank
Baptist
Edith Cornwall
Institute
Methodist Sunday School
Wilma Whitacre
J. Hollingsworth
Aaron Mead
Minnie
Joshua Secrest
Roy Brisbine
John Cornwall
Flunch
Ruth
Jennie Osborn
Jessie Walker
Nervan
Havercamp
Nervan Tablet CO
Frankfort
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Werbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Buffalo
Jas, Cotter
West Second St
Muscatine, Ia
Pasteur—Chamberlain
West Hill
4Th St
Broadway Park
Daniel Hayes
G. A. Pierson & Co
W. H. Nolte
C. A. Peck & CO
Deere
Fred Giesler
Opera House
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