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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

7

Muscatine Daily Personal Notes and Local Visitors

Dr W S Norton and W B Roberts visited Muscatine while Dr J E Wells visited for business. Thomas Gray left for Wilton after a Muscatine stay. Mrs Minnie Westbrook arrived home from Chicago. Several Mulberry avenue houses for sale by John A Robbins. Jacob Worst returned to Valley Junction after a Muscatine visit. Miss Marie Biddleman traveled via Pocahontas en route to Thornsburg. Miss Jennie Fitzsimmons left after visiting Muscatine friends. Mrs Believe Fischer and family left Basco after visiting the Rockwells. Dr E H King and George Ewuing headed to Middletown for wedding plans of Ira Lee and Florence Zigler.

Marie Biddleman Pocahontas,a Muscatine Thornsburg Believe Fischer Basco, Ill G. N. Rockwell Mulberry Avenue

East Hill Plans Junior Brotherhood Formation

East Hill plans to organize a Junior Brotherhood for all young men under 16 at Park Avenue M E Church after the March 15 completion of the Men’s Brotherhood building Rev Joseph Hanley of West Liberty to speak at the event Local brief reports include erroneous Lincoln school graduation notice corrected to Park Place School No 2 and several East Hill social updates including visits and a birth notice in Sherman Street and a hunting trip to Keokuk Lake for Edward Morrow Sr.

Park Avenue M. E Joseph Hanley West Liberty H. M. Strong Lincoln School Park Avenue Park Place School No Lincoln Building East Hill Samuel Frye William Swain Barnes City Iowa W. E. Longstreth Sherman Street J. C. Klein Brook Street Wapello Edward Morrow, Sr East Fourth Street Keokuk Lake

Amusements at Muscatine A Trip to Turkey and The Adorable Fritzi

The Manhattan Musical Comedy Company presents two up to date comedies in Muscatine next Friday and Saturday March 12 13 with well constructed plots catchy airs and handsome costumes. A singing dancing chorus appears in both. opening night ladies free. Change of program nightly. Also Sis Perkins a rural Indiana comedy drama at the Grand Sunday matinee and night at popular prices.

Turkey Fritzi Muscatine Manhattan Musical Comedy Company Sis Perkins Indiana Chicago

New 25 Cent Introductory Offer on Dr Howard Cure

Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets Dr Howard's celebrated constipation and dyspepsia remedy at 25 cents for a 50 cent size. The store guarantees a refund if relief is not achieved and promises 60 doses with the limited supply available.

Dr. Howard Company Havercamp Dr. Howard

Deeds of Transfer Recorded in Journal Listings

Deeds filed with the county recorder transcribed by G. M. Titus record transfers in townships 78 and 76 north with multiple sections. Notable transactions include Hanson Watters to Chas Staley for 20 000 dollars and J C Nichols to Frank Hudacheck for 25 000 dollars, along with several other consignments and parcels with varied sums.

County Recorder Journal G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue Hanson Watters Chas. Staley Caroline Stucker R. F. Stucker Charles Payne J. C. Nichols Frank Hudacheck Chas. Krone Emma Krone Henry Pauline Paulson George W. Heabner Butterfield Wilton John A. Timm August Getter Section 32 Township 76 North Range Mary Stein Lloyd A. Butcher Muscatine Carl Wassemund C. W. Fuhlman Sweetland M. E. Church F. F. Carl A. Heibing

Remarkable Preparation Promises Relief From Indigestion

A consumer ad extols Pape's Diapepsia as a simple cure for indigestion caused by fermentation of food. It claims the product lets the stomach digest every bite in minutes, turning meals into nourishment without effort. One triangule supposedly handles all food without stomach aid.

Chicago Nature Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Y W Health Club Opens for Friday Evenings

The Y W organization announces a new health club meeting Fridays at their rooms with Miss Sade Wilson leading exercises. Open to all Y W members, space is limited. registration is urged. Also notes Browning class at 6 45 Muscatine Bible classes at 7 and 7 45 East Hill Bible class at 2 on Thursday. Glee Club practice Friday. Health care tips to be presented Monday by Miss Mc Gwigan. Admission free for all V W members.

Y. W Sade Wilson Muscatine Business College East Hill

Local Notes From Lone Tree March Visit and Family News

Mrs Winnifred Foster and children from Muscatine visit her sister Mrs Amos Fuller and family. Dr Cecil Carl of Morning Sun visits his parents over Sunday. Miss Gertrude Mumm of West Liberty visits her family. Mrs W E Howell returns from Quincy with millinery purchases. Amos Fuller family visit relatives near Nichols. School program at the opera house proves well attended and enjoyed. Charlotte Potter goes to Kinross to help care for her brother Dr W W Potter. Mrs W S Potter returns Saturday night.

Lone Tree Winnifred Foster and Children Muscatine Amos Fuller Cecil Carl Morning Sun J. M. Carl Gertrude Mumm West Liberty W. E. Howell Quincy Nichols Opera House Charlotte Potter Kinross W. W. Potter W. S. Potter

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heralded as Healing Wonder

Wounds heal without danger of blood poisoning using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The product is advertised at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Havercamp

Local Notes From Harper March Update

Miss Lizzie Legrill improves. Wes Streigle tore down the building north of his home. The bowling alley shifts to Nick Sonday's building on the north side. Roy White's house nears occupancy. Berg stayed with his daughter Mrs John Peiffer. Leo Peiffer was a Keptan caller last week. Carlos Vanfleet was a Sigourney caller last week. Rev Father Grothe returned from Muscatine after a brief visit. Frances Yeager traveled to Muscatine on Saturday.

Harper Lizzie Legrill Wes Streigle Nick Sonday Roy White Berg John Peiffer Leo Peiffer Carlos Vanfleet Father Grothe Muscatine Frances Yeager Musecatine

Reverend H F Martin Visits City with Friends

The former Grace Lutheran pastor Reverend H F Martin now based in Iowa City spent the day in the city socializing with friends and touring local spots.

H. F. Martin Grace Lutheran Church Iowa City

Printers and Automatic Button Cutters Tie Crowd at Indoor Meet

A large crowd filled the YMCA gym for Commercial Indoor league games. The Printers beat the Automatics 13 to 10 after a sluggish start, while the McKee Bliven team won 11 to 8 in a forfeit by the ineligible Van Nostrand squad. The Muscatine Pearl company lost 12 to 11 to the Grocers. The Printers and Hawkeyes lead the standings as Powers' team faces a possible upset showdown with the Automatics Saturday.

Smith- Richards van Nostrand McKee & Bliven Muscatine Pearl Company Grocers Printers Hawkeyes Hawkeye

Ira Lee to Wed Florence Zigler in Middletown

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee of 115 East Fifth Street travel to Middletown Pennsylvania to attend the 6 30 pm marriage of their son Ira Lee to Florence Zigler. Ira lives in Seventy Six township while Florence hails from Middletown.

Ira Lee Middletown Robert Lee East Fifth Street Florence Zigler Lee Seventy-Six Township

Local notes from Fredonia March roundup

Fredonia Iowa notes report visits and moves among residents including the Toms Gambell Nelson Kemp Soloman Cross and Bedwell families. New occupants at several homes, a birth at James Snyder, school election results for R M Edmondson and Leal Curtis, and Rob Lee retiring from office. Alice Bedwell loses a leather pocketbook with coins.

Fredonia Wm. Toms Harry Albert Cairo Tom J. T. Gambell Melvin Nelson Harve Skipton Will Knott Farm D. H. McNamer James Kemp E. W. Kelly Ray Soloman Sucker Bros Dave Cross D. DD. Mapes Mabel Young Audubon Alice Bedwell Rob Lee Muscatine Rock Island Frances Mier Iva Clark Alex Blake Columbus Junction Alice Lee Jas. Snyder D. D. Mapes A. Williams

Local Notes From Cranston March 10

Oscar Townsley, a Muscatine visitor, arrived in Cranston on Thursday. Mrs. M. S. McGrew of Grandview visits son Clarence Townsley and family. Ira McCoy returns to Muscatine after two weeks at John Powell's. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones on Friday. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. McCormick also mentioned.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised for Women’s Health

The advertisement lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for female troubles and lists testimonials from women alleging restored health. It notes a large file of letters at the Lynn laboratory and claims the remedy can avert surgical operations, being made from roots and herbs and harmless.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Minneapolis Minn John G. Moldan Second St. North

Local residents visit and travel notices across the Cedar Township area

An assortment of brief items lists visitors returning from Lett s Letts and Muscatine as well as relatives from Cedar Rapids Davenport Moline and Fairfield. The week includes a school board election selecting James Viner Irvin Bain and Walter Jones and the burial of an infant at Jean's Cemetery.

Columbus City Glen Epperly Anna Norris Letts Black Oak and Cedar Center Casper Weiss la Grippe C. Grosjean Milton Hunter Do. N. Coder Rhea Legler Muscatine Marie Hunter Bert Fry Nichols Sile Fry Harry Brookhart A. N. Day Sweetland Oscar Chapman Montazuma Pret Meeker Fairfield Jas. Meeker Will Jones the Jean's Cemetery Jas. Thomas S. B. Snyder Jacob Cedar Township James Viner Irvin Bain Walter Jones Zula Abbott John Powell Mary Brookhart Laura Clifford Epperly C. P. Wirr Cedar Rapids J. F. Williams Ross Reynolds Monica Davenport Moline

Oak Grove School Meeting and Local Moves Recap

Oak Grove notes show George Shields ill this week and a school meeting held Monday night. Wm Hendrix was reelected director. Robert Shields traveled to St Paul on business. Charles Rolland and family moved to the city. Rolland had a sale last Wednesday. Olive Barnard returned from Nichols. Mr and Mrs E E Williamson moved to town. Williamson sold his dairy.

Oak Grove George Shields Wm. Hendrix Robert Shields St. Paul Minn Chas. Rolland Rolland Olive Barnard Nichols E. E. Williamson Williamson

Mrs J D Fulham Plans Visit with Mother in Washington Iowa

Mrs J D Fulham of East Front Street Washington Iowa will visit with her mother Mrs C F Wabnitz during her stay in the city.

J. D. Fulham East Front Street Washington, Ia C. F. Wabnitz

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W. S. Norton W. 2d Street W. B. Roberts J. E. Wells Wellman Thomas Gray Keokuk Minnie Westbrook Fairbank’s Red Jacket U. S Frank Ashcraft’s East E. C. Peto Fort Wayne Ind John A. Robbins Jacob Worst Valley Junction A. B. Clapp Hershey Jennie Fitzsimmons Cedar Falls E. H. King George Ewuing Seaton, Il Ill TION the Grand W. G. Block LONE Tomatics Fredonta R. M. Edmondson Leal Curtis Charlie Lee E. C-De Witt & Co Cuigago Stewart McQuesfen & Sawyer Co Chas HI. Gobble E. P. Day East Second Street Hershey Bank J. E. Stevenson
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