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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

8

Keota Plans Quiet Fourth Observance Amid Local News

Keota and Towa residents will mark the Fourth of July with no special observances this year, following a business men meeting. Forrest Embree, on extended furlough, is returning to farm duties and will report for military service in Kansas. Mr and Mrs Helcher, former Keota residents, announce the birth of a son. Mr Helcher formerly cashier at Farmers' Savings Bank and Mrs Helcher once worked in the telephone office.

Keota Towa Iceota Forrest Embree Kansas 2. D. Helcher Hielcher Farmers’ Savings Bank

Pledge Seekers drive for Orono savings quota

The Pledge Seekers for war savings stamps were the Liberty town drivers in Orono township and have been doing their best to raise the full quota of 5000 dollars. Mrs. T. J. Wear attended a wedding in Cedar Rapids and returned home. Various local residents were noted visiting, traveling, or ill, including Mrs. Wear, Mrs. Chamberlain, and Miss Nellie Coffin, with a mix of family news and social visits across Cone.

Conesville Iowa Wur Liberty Town Orono Township Orono T. J. Wear Cedar Rapids Neva Smith Muscatine Margaret Chamberlain Nichols Nelec Glenn Ryan Davis Hopington Town Ingraham Fametly Cone Roy ‘Elpton Floyd McCullough Mt. Z Emma_ Gelatt Seymour Arthur McCullough May Margo Gay Sylvia Nellie Coffin Alex McCullough Columbus Junction Emma Celatt Arthur Abbott Gerald Winfield J. A. Hall Spring , Run Isaac Abbott Bradshaw T. J. McCormick Columbus City Lena Fountain Flora Abbott Ney, Lantz Jone’ Tree Reform Church Meeker Cranston Arere Harry Abbott Rose Cox Dayton Ohio Mildred’ Ratner Mildred Brockway Buffalo Corrie Buser Jarvis Washington State S. S. Buser Jarvis Ang J. H. Buser T At S.S. Buser Teel Martin James Horton Tut‘tlek Towa City James Lloyd Tipton Nick Sinnett Rock Island John Tarpy Burlington Cass Hawkins Coe Fred Goldsberry Ming Savas Red Cross Alica Ingraham

Keota Soldier Weds in Camp Devens

Mrs Ida Dings of Keota Iowa reports the marriage of her son Samuel H Dings to Miss Teresa Connor of Concord Massachusetts. The couple wed June 12 at Camp Devens Massachusetts with Chaplin Reynolds officiating. Samuel a Medical corps groom plans to go to France soon. Mrs Dings later leaves for Camp Devens. Other news notes Mrs James McFadden and Mrs Lease visit. Ralph Hamilton will lead the parade in Washington. local farmers sign for electric lights from Keota to Washington.

Keota Iowa Ida Dings Samuel H. Dings Teresa Connor Concord Mass Camp Devens Chapling . Reynolds France Dings Camp Dovens James McFadden Washington Dr. Lease Crawfordsville Ralph Hamilton Koota

Wilton Red Cross Auxiliary Sends Supplies to Muscatine

Wilton Iowa June 28 The Red Cross auxiliary shipped a parcel to Muscatine containing fourteen sweaters six wristlets four socks twenty four pajama suits ten undershirts The group hosted a Kensington at Presbyterian church with knitting sewing and refreshments served by local hostesses.

Wilton Towa The Red Cross Muscatine A. M. Dallas New York City E. C. Peto Chicago C. C. Kaufman Red Cross Parcel Post Ayer Reform Ladies Chas. P. Teople George Kelley Battle Creek Iowa G. W. Kelley Mario Grunder W. F. Port A. R. Leith Omaha Ned G. J. Nicolaus Grant Carl Tipton Fred Frieden F. L. Reeder Ida Nicolaus Town City Presbyterian Church Kensington Miller Brumbaugh Fulton Gordon Strong I. Kelley Williams Bacon

Copperas Creek Social News and Church Notice

Copperas Creek June 28 residents visit kin across Pine Bluff Illinois City and Muscatine. Household guests include the Feldmans, Stewart and Thirtyacre families. Wrayville M E Ladies Missionary society plans meeting July 2 at Misses KHest home.

M. G. Stewart Elmer Feldman Floyd Ricketts Pine Bluff Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society Wrayville M. E Mable Esther Khest F. C. Mewes Wm. Slusher Illinois City Chet. Clapper Muscatine Mamie Clapper Neva Ruth Frank Parker May CFL Parker The Bay R. Roberts W. Thirtyacre and Son Fred Feldman Foster

West Liberty News Roundup of Visits and Travel

West Liberty residents report visits with friends and relatives across Iowa and beyond. Families include Wirbys and Parks in Watonga and Tipton, plus Montgom erys in Muscatine and Buddes in Mt. Pleasant. Local soldiers from Cedar County depart for Camp Dodge, with sizeable turnout to wish them well as Jont. Givins funeral held by Odd Fellows and Rebekah quartet provides somber note to week’s events.

West Liberty Iowa Edna Wirby Janet Watonga Okla Alex Parks Miss Laretta Tipton L. W. Miller Generve Hendricks Iowa City GE. Ramsey Wyoming Artie Morris Tn’ Tiekilwa Towa Miz John Cook Rufina J. P. Budde Mt. Pleasant Budde Bessie ‘Cook J. M. Millerd Ft. Madison Corp George Kirby I. M.kirby Camp Houston U. S. Army Cedar County Automobile Service Reed Hawthorn Cadiz Ohio Ethel Bingmann Rock Rapids Mary Baxter W. J. Jayne Martha Rockwell Torm Malcolm Belle Plain Chester B. Ellyson W. B. Ellyson Norfolk Oakey K J. R. Preiss Odd Fellows Lodge Rebekah Oakridge Camp Dodge Arnold J. Mullink Samuel H. Boyd Muscatine County Arnold Edward Mullink Samuel Benjamin Boyd Liberty

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure

An old Muscatine advertisement recounts a resident's recovery after two hospital confinements. It claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cleared catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eased stomach and intestinal ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee after a single dose and cites Henderson Drug Co. as the seller.

Muscatine Mayr Henderson Drug Go

Notice in Muscatine County District Court

The District Court of Muscatine County Iowa hears a filed petition by J A Miller claiming ownership in fee simple of Government Lot No 4 in Section 28 Township 76 North Range 4 West. The suit names multiple defendants including Doughertys Davises and Smalls and unknown heirs and claimants due to lost deeds affecting the described real estate.

J. A. Miller James G. Dougherty Gertrude Dougherty Isaac Davis Maria Davis H. N. P. Small Ida Atterbury Atterbury Louis Small Small Horatio Small Thoms Thomas Muscatine County Iowa North Range District Court 6Th Principal Meridian John B. Dougherty J. B. Dougherty Orpha M. Dougherty Isaac

Prices rising for fall and winter footwear stock

Look ahead to higher prices and see what we can offer for late use in footwear. Our fall and winter stocks are complete and can secure prices now that won’t be matched later. White low or high shoes and fall and summer footwear for everyone in the family. If a toe is kicked out, we can replace it with a copper sole. We also give S. and H. Green Trading Stamps.

S. & H. Green

Plaintiff seeks title confirmation against adverse claims

The document states that the plaintiff prays the court establish and confirm the plaintiff's title to the premises, bar all adverse claims, and confirm deeds described as lost or destroyed. It warns that unless the defendants appear by noon on the second day of the next term starting September 10, 1918, default will be entered and judgment rendered as prayed. D. V. & RS. Jackson, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Thomas Henry Wagner D. V. & RS. Jackson

Band Concert at Wilton Arranged by Local Group

Patriotic numbers by the entire band with the National Male quartet and a vocal solo by Miss Gertrude Remann will highlight a Wilton band concert Saturday evening. The program was arranged by Matt.

Gertrude Remann Wilton Matt

Aterck Chooses Pieces for Band Recital Program

Director Aterck will include a program featuring national songs and overtures such as Star Spangled Banner American Magician Overture Twilight and Keep the Home Fires Burning. The lineup lists Miss Gertrude Romano as band accompanist and Floyd Shiffer on xylophone with Our President and The Rag Time Volunteers among selections.

Aterck France Lilly Fontella Gertrude Romano Bandaccain Rere Popul

Feeble Aged Woman Restored by Vinol in Winchester

A 76 year old farmer's wife recovered from pneumonia and fatigue after taking Vinol. She says it strengthened her quickly and calls it the best medicine she has used. The ad cites Vinol’s ingredients beet, cod liver peptones, iron and manganese peptonates, glycerophosphates and Havercamp's Drug Store.

Winchester Jennie Chapman Vinci Havercamp

Investments for Sale by Titus Loan & Investment Co

The Titus Loan and Investment Co offers mortgage secured notes in denominations from $100 to $10,000. Farms backed by inspected loans are available with most offers at six percent interest. Interested parties are invited to write or call for full descriptions and particulars.

Titus Loan & Investment Co

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