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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

7

Noted Oregon Statesman Recovery Talk in East

Hon Shiller B Herman of Portland reports his eastern trip improved his health after years of nervous and chronic dyspepsia. He credits Cooper medicines after a Boston banker’s advice and a skeptical start. The testimonial ends with praise for Cooper preparations from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Shiller B. Herman Portland Oregon L. T. Cooper Cooper Boston Oregonian Herman Havercamp

Local Muscatine Notes and Arrivals

A roundup of residents in Muscatine with visitors and trips including Mrs M C Smith Wilton E L Hastings DeWitt IA Mrs J Ziffron ill improving and many travel by wagon and train to Nichols Lone Tree and Wilton. Carriers Roach & Musser sell black wood and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promotes health.

Schmidt Election Ratified by Council and City Winners Declared

The council ratified the city election held last Monday after inspecting poll books. Barney Schmidt led for mayor with 1950 votes, over W. S. Norton with 1460, and the council issued certificates of election to all successful candidates. Aldermen from four wards were declared elected, and minor poll-book discrepancies were addressed in a special session.

Barney Schmidt Dr. W. S. Norton City Recorder Kneese Sanders Henry G. Schoenig W. S. Norton Thomas F. Gleason E. E. Davidson W. W. Richards Geo. M. Dowell C. H. Reesink David Vanatta Eugene A. Coon H. S. Howe Lutton R. Whipple Charles Whitmore Simon P. Wilhelm Frank Walter Lee W. Lang Nathan Hoefflin Chas. F. Hahn John W. Zetler Wendell B. Nyenhuis Wm. Grossklaus Joseph B. Miller Henry F. Meyers J. H. Carl M. H. Hess Brad E. Law John D. Diercks John S. Nietzel Ald. Diercks Ald. Kneese

Steamboat Season Expected to Open Soon

Captain Blair of the White Collar line directs agents to ready for opening the steamboat season. The Columbia to enter Davenport Burlington trade about March 28, with the Helen Blair making a southbound excursion around early April for about fifty passengers. Daily packets between Burlington and Davenport to run through summer after excursion period.

Blair White Collar Line Company Columbia Davenport-Burlington Helen Blair White Collar Line Burlington Davenport

Former resident succumbs to illness in Wapello

Mrs. J. H. Gresham of 402 West Second street left yesterday afternoon for Wapello after the death of her brother Edward Carrigan aged 33. Carrigan, known in Muscatine, passed away after suffering from consumption.

J. H. Gresham West Second Street Wapello Edward Carrigan Mr. Carrigan Muscatine

Runaway Delivers Excitement on Iowa Avenue

A McQuesten and Sawyer delivery wagon, pulled by a fast horse, dashed through Iowa Avenue this morning. It sped down the street, turned onto Second Street, and was eventually captured without reported injuries or further incident.

Iowa Avenue McQuesten & Sawyer Iowa Ave Second Street

Cure all stomach troubles with Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets

Dyspepsia is described as a range of hunger and appetite problems. The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they digest food independently of the stomach to rest it and restore health. It cites rapid digestion, relief from indigestion burning gas and loss of appetite, and offers free samples by mail and a price of 50 cents per box.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J W. H. Graff A. G. Bestenlehner G. A. Riemcke A. W. Morgan

Local Minister to Address Federation

Rev. B. C. Preston of the First Congregational church will address the federation of men's clubs in Galesburg this evening. The weeklong observance of the Galesburg Central church’s seventieth anniversary closes with Patriotic Night and a program reflecting on the impact of saloons.

B. C. Preston First Congregational Church Galesburg Federation of Men’s Clubs

Electric Bitters Promised Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments

A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters rapidly ease symptoms in stomach liver kidneys and bowels, offering relief for digestive issues with a price of 50 cents.

Havercamp

Sunday school class plans exchange at local music store

WEST LIBERTY March 6. Mrs W W Andersons Sunday school class will hold an exchange at Smallfields music store Saturday March 7. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kerr returned from Chicago on the early train Thursday after a delightful visit with Mr and Mrs A A Hardin. Mrs S F Burnett residing one and one half miles north of town departed on the evening train Thursday.

West Liberty W. W. Anderson Smallfield Ernest Kerr Chicago Ill A. A. Hardin S. F. Burnett

ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Pimples

An ad claims ZEMO, a clean external liquid, quickly and permanently clears eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. The notice asks readers to write E. W. Rose Med Co for a sample and notes sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street and all druggists.

ZEMO E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Sunflower Ridge Local Notes March 6

The sick in Sunflower Ridge are improving. Miss Tillie Henke visited the Kretschmar home in Pine Mills. Eugene Hetzler helps D. C. Cole. John Smith of Pleasant Prairie called on neighbors Tuesday. Daniel Grimm Sr and Mildred leave for Sibley Iowa to visit Fred Grimm. Mrs. Wm Brownewell cares for ill daughter Mrs R Martz at Sweetland. Louis Irwin visited Muscatine Fri-Sat. Edna Martz visits aunt Mabel Brownewell. Aug Paul and wife spent Sunday with Ed Martin family in Sweetland. George Brei family also visited relatives. Ladies Aid met Mrs D Grimm last Wednesday. Elmer Paul returned Friday from Muscatine where he attended school.

Menlo Cyrus la Rue John Wanamaker Nashua Chickasaw County William Bodman Muscatine Davenport Will Hartapee Iowa City Boyd Eves Ina Garrison Nannie Osborn Gladius Mosher Henrietta Martin Florence Bodman Bernice Fulton Jean Nichols Ruth Green Minna Propst Miss Garrison J. B. Naftzger New York Hoboken N. J Lance Abbott Joe Lane Council Bluffs O. E. Markham Afton Union County George Moore Cyrus Overman Clara Hill Little Rock Ark R. C. Morgan Chicago Wapsinonoc Township C. Carlin Des Moines Ed Boltenly Nichols J. Yoder South English George Chase Elm Street J. D. Raver Sunflower Ridge Tillie Henke Kretschmar Pine Mills Eugene Hetzler D. C. Cole John Smith Pleasant Prairie Daniel Grimm Mildred Sibley Fred Grimm Wm. Brownewell R. Martz Sweetland Louis Irwin Edna Martz Mabel Brownewell Aug. Paul Ed Martin George Brei D. Grimm Elmer Paul Grandview L. G. Woodruff Columbus Junction Albert Dodder Wm. Walker J. E. McCray Wapello Elmer Young Ollie McGrew Jno. Hardman Wm. Guthrie St. Joseph’s Hospital Keokuk Geo. Cocklin Galesburg Ill T. L. Nicklaus Crawfordsville Wm. Morgan Mississippi Valley Exchange M. Hunter Harley Young Jake Martin Frances Reinley Gladwin A. H. Young Clarence King Oakville Chas. King Ethel Charles Graham Bellevue Hospital Edna Leola Kemp Fred Shew Len O'Dell Montana Roy Young P. E. Lischer Our City Edward Smith C. W. Johann Roy Schneider Euclid Minn Callihan Ruby Mce- Grew M. SS. Mc-Grew D. J. Higley Ida Benson Shaw Denver Colo St. Louis

Virgin Oil of Pine Compound Promises Quick Relief

Virgin Oil of Pine claims to ease coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial irritation by delivering the pine active principles. The Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati markets a pure prepared compound with kidney benefits and backache relief, sold in sealed vials with directions and a wooden case.

Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati

Grandview Social Roundup Sightings and Moves

Grandview on March 6 reports a steady stream of visitors and movers. Dr. L G Woodruff of Columbus Junction visits while many residents travel to Muscatine for business and relatives. Families relocate, hospital returns, and trips to Galesburg and Colorado shape the week.

Stamp Dodgers Are Now Being Sought

A crusade targets stamp dodgers using lower class postage for higher class mail. Fines of ten dollars apply per offense for knowingly concealing or depositing higher class matter in lower class mail. Washington reports show two years of violations and government action to stop them.

Washington Uncle Sam

Markhams Farewell Reception Before Move to Union County

Cedar Valley notes Mr and Mrs Markham hosted a farewell reception at their home last Thursday. The Markhams will move to Union County at month's start. Attendees included Fred Swain Carl Rock Marvin Rock Floyd MelIntire George Askam Reuben and Clark Askam Ben and Walter Coxen Archie Stahley Ellwood Eddie and Ray Smith Paul Oxley Ward McMahon Frank Timberlake Willie McMahon Guy Hildebrand Harry Perry Bert Bassett Verda Flater Blanche Rock Ruth Coxen Grace Cheseboro Kittie Ingraham Ola Hawkins Mae Ingraham Lulu Epping Daisy Minteer Ethel Oxley Jean Ransome and Ethel Markham. Light refreshments followed a delightful evening.

Cedar Valley

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