Keota Welcomes Millinery Head Trimmer and Local Guests
Miss Christine Reece arrives from wholesale millinery markets to head trim Miss Mae Snider's shop this spring. Local social notes report Methodists hosting a house warming at Dan Wolf's, recent moves, and visits from friends and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Starrs, Carden, McNarlen, Morris, Stewart, Hulse, Daiber, and Coffman families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Iowa
Christine Reece
Mae Snider
Dan Wolf
A. Bennett
Fred Starr
Scott County
Kan
R. L. Richardson
J. A. Carden
Washington
Harding
Ed. McNarlen
Canada
Ethel Morris
Clara Stewart
Sigourney
L. E. Hulse
Daiber
Ardmore
Okla
P. C. Dings
Hulse
J. S. Cocklin
Livingston
Wis
J. W. Coffman
Alex Coffman
Muscazine Invited to Attend Regatta at Peoria
Illinois Valley Yacht Club invites Muscatine Launch Club and all Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association clubs to a big race meet in Peoria waters on August 17 and 18. Prizes include 500 dollars for the free-for-all and a 250 dollar sterling silver cup. 500 dollars more will be awarded in other classes. Local members may attend and a multi-city cruise to Peoria Distillery City is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Peoria
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
West
Muscatine
Davenport
Burlington
Funeral of Mrs. Claude J. Lamar Held at Greenwood
The funeral for Mrs. Claude J. Lamar of 1327 East Second Street was held at Greenwood chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. H Wennermark of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Greenwood Cemetery
Claude J. Lamar
East Second Street
Greenwood Chapel
H. Wennermark
Grace Lutheran Church
Glicks Visit Anamosa Parents While Deschs Travel Toward Iowa City
David Glick of Anamosa Iowa visits his parents on East Seventh Street. Elsie and Edna Desch of Aledo Illinois pass through Muscatine today en route to Iowa City to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Glick
Anamosa, Ia
Mrs. N. Glick
East Seventh Street
Elsie
Edna Desch
Aledo, Ill
Muscatine
Iowa City
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A reader from Adrian Georgia recounts relief from a female illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others to consider it over surgery. The ad claims the product has long been a standard remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache indigestion and nervous prostration and offers confidential free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Adrian, Ga
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lenavy
Henry
Adrian
Leather Workers of City Form Local Union in Iowa
A local union of leather workers forming a branch of the International Brotherhood of Leather Workers on Horse Goods was organized at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall. Edward J. Baker aided the effort. thirty five members are eligible, with a sick and death benefit provided by the Brotherhood. Officers elected include E C Blasing, W H Penton, Geo Hoeflin, L G Plessy, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Edward J. Baker
Kansas City
International United Brotherhood of Leather Workers
Iowa
Illinois
E. C. Blasing
W. H. Penton
Geo. Hoefflin
L. G. Plessy
George Muenz
H. D. Hackett
George Holliday
Barney Kill
Adam Althaus
Will Hartman
K P Lodge Banquet Includes Four Act Comedy In West Liberty
West Liberty Iowa March 8 The K P lodge held its annual banquet at the Wiley Grand with a literary program highlighted by the four act comedy That Rascal Pat featuring Chas Livingston George Embree Major Puff Jacket Robi Brooke Pat James Connelly Laura niece of Pat Andrew Anderson Nancy Roy Tharp A stump speech by Amos Whitacre and vocal piano solos by local performers Over 250 attendees enjoyed the evening and supper. Other notes report W H Scott of Grundy Center visiting family then heading to Davenport and Nichols Sunday guest Julia Ryan. Mrs John Vanatta and daughter visited Iowa City while Dr G E Heck and Violet arrival from Irwin plan an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
K. of P. Lodge
Wiley Grand
Chas. Livingston
George Embree
Puff Jacket
Robi
Brooke
Pat
James Connelly
Laura
Andrew Anderson
Nancy
Roy Tharp
Amos Whitacre
Wilma Whitacre
Mildred Luse
Janet Ady
Elsie Whitacre
W. H. Scott
Grundy Center
A. E. Scott
Davenport
Julia Ryan
Nichols
John Vanatta
Iowa City
G. E. Heck
Violet
Irwin
South Muscatine Revival Ends with 70 Conversions
Nine week revival by Seventh Day Adventists at Stew art hall in South Muscatine concluded last evening. Elder Hawkins delivered a sermon on Gideon's Fleece. Seventy converts, over two thirds baptized by immersion in the Mississippi river, heard lectures aiding clear understanding of Adventist doctrine. Elder Campbell and Prof. Lawson praised. both to return to Muscatine soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Hall
South Muscatine
Hawkins
Gideon
Campbell
Lawson
Muscatine
Quarterly Meeting 10 to Be Held Soon
The South Muscatine circuit of the Methodist Episcopal church schedules a two day conference at Musserville church on March 20 and 21. J A Boatman will preside and speak at Sunday services. The Standard Bearers meet Tuesday evening with a program and refreshments. The Ladies Aid meet Wednesday afternoon at Hoopes hall with social hour after business. Local notes mention Esther Meese, Mrs Martha Berg and Alma, Elva Towne, and Arthur Crumley the sciatic rheumatism patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Methodist Episcopal Church
Musserville
South End
Island
High Prairie
J. A. Boatman
Musserville Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hoopes Hall
Esther Meese
Cranston
Martha Berg
Alma
Wapello
Local residents and travelers listed in Saturday notes
W A Heck of Fifth street and several residents are recorded on trains and visits Saturday. Miss Mary Christian travels to Atalissa to stay with sister Mrs Delmar Heston. G C Eckard from Burlington plans several days visiting sister Mrs John Conley in Clay street. Many others are mentioned as visiting relatives, attending events, or moving residences in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Heck
Fifth Street
Mary Christian
Atalissa
Delmar Heston
Albert Holloway
Downey
G. C. Eckard
Burlington
John Conley
Clay Street
J. N. Chamberlin
Bloomfield
Dora Westfall
Emma Garritt
Columbus Junction
William Brown
Muscatine
Rufus Brown
Bartlett Street
Ed. Fitzgerald
Grace
California
Lela
Edna
Hazel McIntire
Nichols
C. H. Hendrix
Charlie Purvis
Gold Dust Cleaner Promises Safe Economical Use at Home
The advertisement argues that using Gold Dust for all home cleaning needs eliminates the need for borax ammonia kerosene or naphtha. It claims Gold Dust is safe economical and harmless to hands or fabrics and urges reading package directions.
Desperate Shooting Pains Prompt Doctor King Discovery
Early 20th century ad notes new remedy by Dr King to treat chest pains and prevent pneumonia. Advertises 450c dose and price of 1.00 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Letts News Recap Includes Local Visits and Fire Pump Fund
Letts IA March 6. Residents and visitors listed from LeRoy Davenport Ottumwa Iowa City Morning Sun Rock Island and more. A fundraiser is under way to build a fire pump building with an alarm bell as residents contribute readily. Work on new lumber sheds on Cherry street progresses with structures about 80 feet square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
F. F. Fray
LeRoy
N. Y
A. H. Edmonds
Davenport
Chas. Means
Garden City
Kan
J. J. Barhoff
Ottumwa
W. J. Neely
Grinnell
W. H. Drummond
F. J. West
Iowa City
Gene Darrow
Geo. Humphrey
Morning Sun
S. H. Delzell
H. Burns
Rock Island
J. W. Dean
Tipton
W. Lewis
Burlington
Allen Gaines
Ainsworth
Ella McCreary
Kansas City
J. R. Letts
Jetta Shellabarger
Columbus Junction
Cherry Street
Letts News Chronology and Local Visits
Local residents and visitors are listed with notes on movements and health. The Letts business community includes plans for a new cottage by Mary Dalton with W G Shellabarger as contractor. The Let's Hardware stock clearance and other Muscatine trips are noted alongside social calls and a theater event March 9 at Griffin's opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Letts
Fairport
F. A. Runyon
Edna
Muscatine
Letts
Marie Markle
Cambridge
Mass
J. R. Letts
O. L. Foster
James Elgers
Jimmy
L. O. Brinley
Burlington
Dessie Weaver
Jessie Sipe
Chicago
Mary Dalton
W. G. Shellabarger
E. B
Wm. H. Jordan
Clarence Shellabarger
Let's Hardware Company
Theo. Townsley
If Your Dealer Lacks It See Thompson Bros Or McQuesten Sawyer
A brief note suggests customers check Thompson Bros or McQuesten & Sawyer when their preferred dealer does not carry the item. The wording implies these firms offer the product or alternative procurement options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
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Witon
G. A. Stickney
Cone
E. H. King
T. H. Daugherty
Grandview
C. M. Beall
Farson, In
Lee Longstreth
Mulberry Avenue
John A. Robbins
Jettie
Ada Ives
Wapelio
E. G. Murphy
Wilton
H. Reinholdt
Andrew Mittman
Daniel Smith
Illinois City
Moscow
Sherman Smith
J. W. Reynolds
Fredonia
Fairbank’s
Red Jacket
U. S
Frank Ashcraft’s
East 2Nd St
Fred Lowry
Montpelier
August Dietrich
Herman Foser
R. C. Schenck
Corpus Christi
Texas
Elizabeth O'Dell
J. McDougal
Newell Avenue
Edith Hedges
Hillside
A. G. Butcher
Fletcher Avenue
J. W. Jennings
Thornburg
New Mexico
Charles P. McColm
West Fourth Street
Mrs. McColm
Cuba
Florida
Muscazine
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Lydia E.pinkham
Leather Workers OF
City
In A
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Adventists
Tiffin E. Selders
Phillip Street
Musserville Methodist Church
Edgar Thomas
Edward Rogers
Oscar Findley
Howard Beggs
Osceola
Esther Burt
Melpine
Ben. Hoffman
Tally-Ho
America
C. F. Blanke
C. F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Co
St. Louis
Rose Coffe
St. Louis, U. S. A
Ula
Amy
Rita Shannon
Rocky Mountain Limited
Mesdames
Arthur Romain
Marie Dickett
Elizabeth Wallingsford
Woodman Hall
Mary Ball
Lulu McCauley
Ethel Aker
Aileen Floyd
Hazel Pratt
Blanche Aker
Dorothy Fisher
Elinor Luse
Georgia McCann
Martha Whitacre
Lottie Bockenthien
Bessie Smith
Altha Gibson
Leta Atkins
Mary Anderson
Elsie McCaw
Helen Anderson
Maude Jameson
Econom
Ical and
Rics
Haan
E. P. Day
Stewart
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
F. A. Neidig
Hershey Bank
J. E. Stevenson
J. Carl Barnard
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