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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

6

DOGTOR SHALENBERGER TO VISIT MUSCATINE AND WASHINGTON

The Regular and Reliable Chicago specialist visits Muscatine Hotel June 25 and Washington June 23 returning every 28 days. He cures chronic diseases with no fee from incurable cases and offers treatment for Catarrh Nose Throat Lung eye ear stomach liver kidneys and many other ailments. He claims rapid diagnosis and guaranteed cures for conditions from paralysis to epilepsy and nervous debility.

Chicago Muscatine Commercial Hotel Washington Shellenberger Bright

Disease specialist offers cures for private ailments in Chicago

Dr. W. E. Shallenberger advertises treatment for blood poison, syphilis, gonorrhea, and related nervous debility. He claims perfect cures in neglected cases, with free confidential consultations at 145 Oakwood Blvd, Chicago.

W. E. Shallenberger Oakwood Bivd Chicago

Dawson Quick Time Gets an Appropriation

Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island unsafe with repairs requiring 125000 dollars. Officials seek funding to restore the span and secure transit between the two cities.

Dawson Wins Swift 125000 Bridge Appropriation Victory

Washington note recounts Congressman A F Dawson securing in three days a 125000 allocation to rebuild a Davenport Rock Island bridge after War Department findings. He pressed the Rock Island section of the sundry civil bill, with Tawney approving the reopening by unanimous consent.

House of Representatives A. F. Dawson Davenport Rock Island War Department House Congress Dawson Bhunt Dewson General Crozier Secretary of War Shaw Secretary of the Treasury Committee On Appropriations Tawney McKinney Bureau of Ordnance

West Liberty Social Roundup for June

Mrs Messick of Conesville visited Prairie street residents the Bodman family over the weekend. Numerous locals and visitors, including Mrs George Embree and children and Mrs Byron Wright, traveled to nearby towns for visits and errands. Notables like Judge Farall and express agent G R Clark called, while several residents attended events and travels to Davenport Atalissa Clinton and Philadelphia, with family visits in Des Moines and Iowa City.

West Liberty Messick Conesville Wm. Bodman Prairie Street George Embree Atalissa Byron Wright West Branch Joe MoeMillan Emmet Buckman Iowa City Elizabeth Milliard Des Moines Rebecca Givans Leigh Pickering Paul Anderson South Prairie Alvah Nichols Davenport Hise Colorado Springs Howel Hise Judge Farall G. R. Clark U. S. Express Lulu Holsom Forest City Maude Lane Andrew Nichols J. B. Jelly Rae McCaw Ida Battey M. C. Crory Lawrence Kansas Hale Kansas City Hayes Hessar Frank Elliott Roy Evans Roy Chase Clinton Maggie Creedon Jennie Hendrix Nichols Mattie Floyd Nellie Houston Felicitas McCarthy Viola Houston Speight Philadelphia Boston Harry Macdonald Cedar Rapids Wm. Lambing Lyte Tanner Ball

Sweetland Happenings Include Lectures and Visits

In Sweetland Iowa actions include Epworth League attendance at West Liberty by Miss Marie Martin and Miss Bessie Holtz. J H Van Camp and family visited Bloomington township with Joe Bowser's family. Mrs Wm Pantel and her mother called on neighbors. Frank and Katie Longstreth visited Muscatine. Robert Bennett of Montpelier preached at Sweetland M E Church. A Muscatine show drew many residents. Rev J W Potter of Muscatine scheduled a lecture at the Sweetland M E Church on June 22 titled On Horseback Through Palestine. Miss Kittie Abbott ended her school term with an ice cream treat. commendations to Vern Drew Roy Van Camp Eidie Lillie Davis. Abbott returned to Wilton. Mrs Harry Hesson and baby left for Newton after a week with relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Norcross attended Epworth League. John Farnsworth of Los Angeles visited old friends. Ladies sewing society set to meet June 28 at Mrs George Brogan’s. Mrs Robert Taylor wounded in a runaway now on crutches.

Sweetland Iowa Marie Martin Bessie Holtz West Liberty J. H. van Camp Joe Bowser Bloomington Township Wm. Pantel Goddard Frank Katie Longstreth Muscatine Robert Bennett Montpelier M. E Davis J. W. Potter Sweedland Vern Drew Roy van Camp Eidie Lillie Davis Miss Abbott Wilton Harry Hesson Baby Newton Sweetsland Charles Norcross Wedekind Henry Albert Wedekind

Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Praised by Customer

W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cured his chronic constipation. He states it is a thorough practical remedy and offers his reference to support the product.

W. R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn Havercamp

Diamond Jo Co to Open Season with St. Louis to St. Paul Runs

Diamond Jo Co. schedules summer service on the Mississippi linking St. Louis and St. Paul with two boats, the St. Paul and the Quincy, operating opposite each other on a weekly round trip. The Sidney will be retired as the new service begins. Both vessels have been overhauled and are ready for freight and passenger traffic, with precise sailings announced for June through September.

Diamond Jo Company St. Paul Quincy Sidney St. Louis

Lone Tree Social Roundup and Obituary Note

Lone Tree Iowa reports visits from West Liberty residents D. M. Riggs ships cattle to Chicago. Epworth League attendees return from West Liberty. Elma Fern infant dies and is buried at Riverside with Methodist services led by Rev. Adams. Mrs. Freda Smid and Fay Rife wed in Iowa City.

Lone Tree Ed. Preiss West Liberty Mumm D. M. Riggs Chicago Ben Nichols Bert Stonebarger Margaret Olive Adams Edna Potter Anna Rayner Grace Shibley Lenora Miller Berna Holdeman Leslie Carl Ira Wagner Epworth League Elma Fern John Lingo Riverside Adams Metholodist Church Helen Gamble Thief River Falls Minn Chas. Fernstrom Geo Emma Liska

Local Briefs and Community Notes from Morning Sun

Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Smythe return home from the east. Dr. R. R. Robb of Clarinda visits relatives south of town. Misses Bessie Nelson and Luella Brown attend the Young People’s Christian Union convention in Burlington. Teachers attend the Wapello Burlington institute. Rev. Mr. Smith to serve United Presbyterian church by late next week. A timely rain benefits corn. A citizenship mass meeting in the Methodist church is planned for Friday evening. Myra Kern to give the address after two years in the field.

W. R. Smythe R. R. Robb Clarinda Bessie Nelson Luella Brown Young People’s Christian Union Convention Burlington Wapello Mr. Smith United Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Myra Kern

Aging Toolesboro resident dies at 81

Mr. Bis Binger, an elderly Toolesboro citizen, died at his home on Friday morning June 15 at the age of 81 due to infirmities of old age. Mrs. Lairetia McMannis and daughter Sylvia left for Seattle after a two month visit with Mrs. Sillick. Various locals visited or were noted, with births and travels among Toolesboro residents.

Toolesboro Bis- Binger Lairetia McMannis Sylvia Seattle Wash A. Sillick Amanda Mosier Rose Mayne Wapello Mary A. Parsons Oakville Lena May Mathers Will Sillick Jamie Brock Keithsburg Ill

Reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea advertised

The ad touts a trusted remedy for colic or diarrhea with years of dealer endorsement and thousands of testimonials. It claims physician approval and life-saving potential before medical help, all for a quarter.

East Wapsie social notes link West Liberty visitors

Miss Bessie Black of West Liberty visits Miss Jean Protzman. Mrs. Caroline Tohm of Muscatine returns home after two weeks with area friends. Miss Clara Marolf visits Wilton then Muscatine for institute and relatives. Helen Fickler of Iowa City visits her parents. The Protzman and Marsteller households host guests. Glenn Marsteller buys four new automobiles.

Fast Wapsie Bessie Black West Liberty Jean Protzman Caroline Tohm Muscatine Clara Marolf Wilton Institute Helen Fickler Iowa City Walter Protzman W. H. Protzman Bessie Hudson Downey W. H. Marsteller Glenn Cedar Rapids Glenn Marsteller Ed. Helmer Fred Evans John Foster Katie Flater Cedar Valley

Sunflower Ridge Social Notes from Muscatine Area

Quite a number of local residents attended the Muscatine show on Wednesday. Visits and Sunday absences include Miss Minnie Nagel of New Era and Dr. McNutt with Gertude from Muscatine, at the Grimm home. Children’s day exercises at New Era are scheduled for Sunday evening June 24.

Sunflower Ridge Muscatine Minnie Nagel New Era McNutt Gertrude Daniel Grimm Clara Philips Megee Sam Irwin August Henke Durant Rena Brownewell Emma Grimm Teachers Institute George Fry Pleasant, Prairie Mayhouse

Dr King's New Discovery Promised Cure for Coughs

Advertises Dr King's New Discovery as a quick cure for dangerous coughs colds and sore throats sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with guaranteed effectiveness in 50 cents and 1.00 options.

Blue Grass News Highlights Local Social and School Events

A carload of hogs was shipped from Montpelier by A Botinsack. Levi Eichelberger visits daughter Alvina Watts in Wood Lawn for several weeks. Martha Kosnopfal returns from Davenport. Watts home hosts birthday dinner for H Wagner with family guests. Hocke of Muscatine joins Watts gathering. Margaret Maher resumes school duties after Summit visit. School closes Friday with picnic and prepared program. Bancks hosts gathering with Watts, Eichelberger, and Hocke. ice cream served. Bohnsack visits Montpelier relatives. Watts, Salten, and Carpenter haul hogs to Montpelier. Leslie Wagner visits Davenport.

Blue Grass A. Botinsack Montpelier Levi Eichelberger Arden Alvina Watts Wood Henry Hocke Muscatine Watts Margaret Maher Summit Imael Bancks J. C. Watts Ellery Watts L. Eichelberger O. A. Bohnsack Jas. Watts William Salten Ode Carpenter Leslie Wagner

Pine Mills Dance Hosts Visitors and Local News

June 21 Pine Mills reports a well attended Saturday night dance at McGee hall. Frank Daniels of Muscatine visits home. James Metz in Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Fret Fry of Saundman visits his brother George Fry. A J Allen Davenport visiting local area. W Hartman and son Roy in Muscatine on business. Mr and Mrs Glen McBElroy visit with parents. George Grimm very sick with Dr Vanderwier Blue Grass. Barney Stecher to Muscatine. Max Kretschmer ill. Henry Drumm of Pleasant Prairie in area.

Pine Mills McGee Hall Frank Daniels Muscatine James Metz Bellevue Hospital Fret Fry Saundman George Fry A. J. Allen Davenport W. Hartman Roy Glen McBelroy George Grimm Dr. Vandervier Blue Glass Barney Stecher Max Kretschmer Henry Drumm Pleasant Prairie

Conesville Notes Brighten Week With Visits and Events

Local residents welcome friends from West Liberty Los Angeles Moline Muscatine and Iowa City. July Fourth program set with band parade games races and fireworks. Sad loss reported as infant son of Mr and Mrs George Brown dies. sympathies extended.

Brown Infant Passes Away After One Week

Port Allen Louisiana June 21 Lindis Emerson Brown infant son of Mr and Mrs Geo Brown died June 19 after living only one week The 23rd Psalm was read at the service and burial was in the local cemetery.

Port Allen Lindis Emerson Brown Geo. Brown

Homeseekers' Excursions by Iowa Central Sell Seats Tuesday

The Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest with first and third Tuesdays to southern regions. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A. R. Cutts P. and T. A. Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan Canadian Northwest

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