Andrew Mull to Represent United Brethren Church
Andrew Mull was elected as delegate to accompany Rev. J. C. H. Light to the Cedar Rapids district annual conference. The meeting will be held in Gladbrook, Iowa, March 17 to 22. Rev. Patterson led the last conference, with reports heard and approved. Mull and Light depart March 16 for conference appointments and church business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mull
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Cedar Rapids
U. B
Gladbrook
J. H. Patterson
Patterson
Light
Mull
Weekley
Kansas City
Muscatine County 1908 Financial Report Issued
The Muscatine county financial report for 1908 compiled by County Auditor A. B. Lawrence has been issued in pocket form. It includes county officers and examining committees reports and lists county and township officers. Total assessable valuations reach 8,018,330 with taxes totaling 358,436.05, showing an increase from 1907.
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Muscatine
Lawrence
Pere Ec Os Sa
Aledo Faces Potential Hold Up Over Rock Island Southern R R
Officials fear a hold up as farmers ask high prices for right of way to the Rock Island Southern line to Mercer county capital. The city backed the road at hearings but farmers resist losing farm land. Bonds shortfall may halt construction despite local support. Court actions loom to settle land compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Aledo
Mercere County
Mercer County
David Foster Passes Away in Rock Island County
David Foster a Rock Island county resident died Sunday at Hershey Memorial Hospital after a stomach cancer relapse following surgery. He had been improving after the operation but succumbed Sunday forenoon, and was well known in Drury township. his death shocked many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Foster
Rock Island County
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Large Yeoman Contingent Heads to Supreme Conclave
Yeoman Lodge from Muscatine plans a prominent presence at the supreme conclave in Minneapolis, sending drill team and Muscatine Yeoman Ladies Band. E. C. Ingraham and C. H. Garnes to represent at Des Moines state conclave. Local drill team trained under R. E. Scott with prizes offered. A special Muscatine car may accompany the delegation. Also notes Bend City lodge meets and a new sick benefit fund for Fraternal Bankers’ Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Order
Minneapolis
Minn
Muscatine Lodge
Muscatine Yeoman Ladies
Muscatine
Muscatine Society
Des Moines
E. C. Ingraham
C. H. Garnes
Yeoman Lodge
R. E. Scott
United States
Bend City Lodge No. 143
Modern Brotherhood of America
Bankers’ Reserve Society of
East Hill Visitors and Travelers Reported in Muscatine
Miss Goldie Mark returns home to Omaha after months visit. Mr. and Mrs. William Daut of Iowa City visit daughter Mrs. Glen Ashton in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. William Windman of Carthage Ill leave for Burlington after a week with son Henry Windman northeast of Muscatine. S. E. Granger heads to Iowa City after brief Muscatine visit. Gran ger to return to Aledo Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Scott of Isett avenue go to West Liberty for Sunday with friends. Mrs. W. L. Smith of Washington Ia leaves after visiting Mrs. Charles McDowell. Mrs. W. Meyers and son Grant of Wilton visit Muscatine Saturday.
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Goldie Mark
Omaha
Neb
William Daut
Iowa City
Muscatine
Glen Ashton
East Second Street
William Windman
Carthage
Ill
Burlington
Henry Windman
S. E. Granger
Granger
Aledo
Jesse Scott
Isett Avenue
West Liberty
W. L. Smith
Washington
Charles McDowell
McKinley Street
Park Place
Caught In the Act And Arrested by New Life Pills
An advertisement notes Dr. King’s New Life Pills from Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store promising quick relief from bilious headache and digestive issues. The 25 cent price is quoted.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings
We thank friends and neighbors for their sympathy and aid during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings. G. Stoeffler. Mrs. Emma Krone. W. Vodegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stoeffler
Emma Krone
W. Vodegel
Nervous Jones Under Cross Exam Amid Trial Testimony
County jail inmate Harry Jones grew nervous as Saturday afternoon testimony by County Attorney Pep per and E. M. Warner faced him with new evidence. Witnesses Mrs. Cora Snyder and Mrs. Amanda Scott described discoveries about Jones behavior and past intoxication, with implications of a temper and enticement toward women as his defense team fights to sway the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Brannan
Harry Jones
Pepper
Hanley
E. M. Warner
Jones
Cora Snyder
James E. Snyder
Amanda Scott
East Third Street
Rock Island
Milwaukee Line
Muscatine
Cook
Fairport
Warner
Scott
Purim Services Held At Hebrew Synagogue This Weekend
Special services were conducted at the Hebrew synagogue Saturday evening and Sunday in observance of Purim. The Megillah was read Saturday evening and again Sunday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Synagogue
Kodol Digestion Claim Headlines Stomach Woes Relief
Advert claims Kodol digestion product dissolves undigested food in the stomach with all essential digestive elements. It asserts universal digestion of foods anywhere and promises a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Distributed by E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
State Championship Game Set Between Muscatine and Ottumwa
Preliminary talks confirm a state high school basketball final between Muscatine and Ottumwa will be played during the first week of April spring vacation. District officials say Friday or Saturday options were reviewed, with a postponed date chosen to ensure a profitable, high profile matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ottumwa
D. J. McDonald
F. M. Hammill
Packers
Ottumwans
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative BromoQuinine
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim To Cure Flatulency
An 1880s style medical advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for flatulency and gas related stomach distress. It claims the tablets digest gas, prevent decay, build stomach fluids, and allow hearty eating without sickness. The ad lists the price as 50 cents per box, notes worldwide use, and offers a free trial by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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St. Stuart
Stuart
America
Canada
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Wilton Newsmakers Visit Muscatine and Durant
Wilton residents and visitors crowd the town with arrivals from Muscatine Durant and Stockton. A church benefit concert by Epworth League members drew a large attentive audience and praised performances including Olive Hains violin and Maude Marshall readings.
Coulter Family Departure for Spokane Washington
Mr and Mrs John Coulter and their four children from Wrayville Illinois left Saturday night on the Rock Island lines bound for Spokane Washington where they will establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coulter
Wrayville, Ill
Rock Island
Spokane
Wash
Remarkable cures cited for Root Juice in Muscatine
A Muscatine woman reports her husband’s dramatic recovery after using Root Juice, saying he regained appetite and digestion after years of stomach and kidney issues. The product is advertised at Morgan's drug store for $1 a bottle or three for $2.50, with local residents claiming further health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remey
Morgan's Drug Store
Attorneys Offer Broad Legal Services In Mnescatine
Thos. Brown, attorney at law, provides general practice including loans, insurance, real estate, and estate settlements. Abstracts of title, notary services, and Illinois blanks stocked. Office over First National Bank in Mnescatine town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Town Ave
Thos. Brown
Tlinois
First National Bank
Mnescatine
Banking Houses The Cook Musser and Co State Bank
The Cook Musser and Co State Bank lists capital of 250000 with P M Musser president W F Bliven vice president S B Cook cashier and Ed C Stocker assistant cashier Manager Savings Dept 4 percent interest on time deposits First MatioVat Bank shows capital 50000 surplus 50000 and directors G Stein D V Jackson J R Reuling R K Smith J Carskaddan F P Sawyer S M Hughes with safety deposit boxes for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook, Musser & CO. State Bank
P. M. Museser
W. F. Bliven
B. Cook
Fd. C. Cook
Ed. C. Stocker
First Matiovat
Bank 8
Stein
D. V. Jackson
Vica Souainas
S. M. Hughes
G. Stein
J. R. Reuling
R. K. Smith
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Railway Timetable in Effect October 25 1908
Rail timetable lists trains and times for Davenport Chicago California Washington Oskaloosa Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas Mall and Express local freight passenger and daily services. Highlights include Going Fast and Going Southwest sections with morning and evening departures and the note that all trains run daily except Sunday. Agent signature W. B. Underdonk.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Ceevessth
Eoess
Underdonk
Wilton Trains Schedule Notes Daily Except Sunday
Wilton branch trains operate daily except Sunday with multiple No. trains running to and from Muscatine. Timings include No. 104 at 5:00 am, No. 50S at 8:00 am, No. 590 at 19:15, No. 501 at 12:35 pm, No. 502 at 3:20 pm, No. 503 at 5:30 pm, and additional services such as No. 6 No. 7 and No. 19 with various stopping patterns and express options noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine
Datty
Pally
Dally
Seecee Cone
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Passenger and Freight Schedule
In effect April 9, 1905 trains listed for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway show No. 12 passenger No. 8 passenger No. 3 passenger and No. 5 passenger with freight service noted for No. 92 and No. 91. Times include 5 50 pm 11 44 pm and 8 45 am.
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Train schedules Muscatine area rail connections
timetable notes show arrival and departure times for trains 1 4 5 8 in Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections with C R I P Iowa Central and other lines including Saturday only No 5 and weekday No 1 No 8 services with specific transfer points at Wapello Elrick Junction Burling ton and Burlington connection details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Burlington
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Washburn
Crosbys
Jira
Rev. Light and
Mr. Mull
Hershey Hospital
Castoria
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Panama Canal
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
East Hill
Ernoon
Muscatine and
Josephine Stirlen
Epworth League
Durant
Mark Allen
Grant Nichols
A. Crocker
C. W. Crisman
Theodore Heibing
Albert Bersh
Nichols
John Beimford
Jacob Neibert
Baby
Elizabeth Michaels
Atalissa
W. G. Griffith
Harry
Mary Lee
Charles Carper
Moline
J. J. van Forsen
Marticke
Pat Moylan
M. F. Cronin
William Ross
Tipton
C. Henderson
Arminta Blank
Stockton
Dr. Little
G. W. Bannick
Edward Bischoff
Jessie
C. M. Marshall
Fred Birkhofer
Moscow
C. Klebey
Véra Carter
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Olive Hain
Maude Marshall
Jessie and
Hershey
Chas. H. Gobble
Eae & Pepper
J. Carska
Jayne & Hoffman
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hoffman
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. R. Jayne
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
Iowa
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
Fast 2Nd St
H. D. Horst
New
Frankil
Ataulmetfr
Telephone
Rock Island System
Wilton Trains
Cago, Milwaukfree
ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine North and South! Railroad
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