Obituary notice for Mrs George Van Horn and relatives
Mrs George Van Horn of Parsons Kansas died March 5 1908 at age about 86. She and husband ran the historic Iowa House in Wapello twenty five to thirty years ago and he died about twenty six years ago. Survived by son John Fitzsimmons of Parsons and daughters Mrs Frank Coulter Burlington and Mrs Thomas Van Horn Parsons. Omer Robinson of Chicago, visiting local friends, born Long Creek sixty eight years ago. his father Len Robinson an early settler of 1836 led a family store in Wapello with Harri son Robinson before relocating to Cedar Rapids and Boston in shoe trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
George van Horn
John Fitzsimmons
Parsons
Iowa
van Horns
George
van Horn
Kas
Frank Coulter
Burlington
Thomas van Horn
Omer Robinson
Chicago
Long Creek
Len Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Harrison
Cedar Rapids
Boston
Mass
Campaign Against Tuberculosis Lecture in Muscatine
A. E. Kepford, state lecturer on tuberculosis prevention, spoke at the P. M. Musser public library outlining Iowa's combat plan. He warned the White Plague causes heavy deaths and economic loss, urging rapid citizen unity to stamp out the disease and save young adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A. E. Kepford
P. M. Musser Public Library
Kepford
Iowa
Evans Brightwell wed at Christian church in West Liberty
In West Liberty Iowa on March 13 192? at 8 o clock p m Eric P Evans and Sylvia Pearl Brightwell were married at the Christian church on Maxson avenue with Rev P H Green officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Verna Brightwell and best man Jack Evans assisted. The couple will reside at the McDermott residence on South Columbus street and begin housekeeping.
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West Liberty
The
Christian Church
Maxson Avenue
Eric P. Evans
Sylvia Pearl Brightwell
P. H. Green
Verna Brightwell
Jack Evans
Wilma Wilgus
Moscow
Will Williams
Eva Buckman
Iowa City
O. P. Levitt
Corydon
Gregg Swem
Montford
Mont
Sarah Davison
Cedar Rapids
George Scott
Frank Gibson
Muscatine
Ben Swikard
Nichols
Davenport
John Janney
Inlaw
Frank Loomis
City Hall
Frank Mitchell
Twin Falls
Idaho
ZEMO and ZEMOTONE Promote Cure Claims
A medical sample advertisement proclaims that no skin disease can resist the two germicides ZEMO and ZEMOTONE, which destroy disease germs and cure. It lists E.W.Rom Med. Co. of St. Louis and notes sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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E.w.rom Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Real Estate Transfers Filed With County Recorder
Ed S Evans and wife to William Stiles transfer western parcels in section 6 two north of range 2 west total 78 acres plus 12 6 acres and 10 acres NW corner. consideration 6100. Executor deed from O S Barnes and A E Barnes to Louisa Tautlinger for lot in subdivision of southeast 4 of section 12. consideration 950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
S. Evans
William Stiles
O. S
A. E. Barnes
Louisa Tautlinger
Wyman News Briefs Report Local Happenings
March notes from Wyman report Mrs. Jake Metzgar’s illness and visitors from Crawfordsville. A pie social at Young America school entertained a good crowd. John Peters works for H. R. Davis. Hugh and Mrs. Davis visited Washington. Rumor of a new school and bank in town. Local boys duck hunting on Muscatine slough. Lizzie Peters assists Mrs. Hugh Davis with housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Jake Metzgar
Harry Davis
Latimer
Crawfordsville
Young America
John Peters
H. R. Davis
Hugh Davis
Washington
Muscatine Slough
Lizzie Peters
Fiugh Davis
Sigourney Election Delegates and Local Social Visits
In Sigourney on Tuesday the Striegel family John Striegel Jr J H B Striegel John Pieffer and Wendal Pieffer attended the Democratic convention. Grace Conklin of Keota visited sister Mrs Roy White. Gilbert White rode east Tuesday. Mrs John Allan Hagans and Miss Grace Allan called on residents Monday. Emma Holzworth and Roy White visited Keota Wednesday afternoon. Mrs John Streit returned Saturday from St Louis after a weeks visit with a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy White
Keota
John Streit
St. Louis
East Buffalo News Briefs
March 13 East Buffalo notes illness for Mrs. A. R. Bull and Otis Kimball. Susie Murdock visited Estelle Elliott. Mellie Elliott and Viola Murdock returned from Laurel Iowa after two months. East Buffalo Prairie school closed due to bad roads. Saturday night event postponed. 2nd Bull died suddenly. funeral at Marston church. survivors include wife, three children Ina McClane Mabel and Cash, four brothers, and both parents.
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East Buffalo
A. R. Bull
Susie Murdock
Estelle Elliott
Mellie Elliott
Viola Murdock
Laurel
Otis Kimball
East Buffalo Prairie School
Bull
Marston Church
Ina McClane
Mabel
Cash
Local Happenings in Grandview and Nearby Towns
M Hunter of Wapello transacted business in Grandview. Stella Wilson of near Letts stayed with Mrs. David Anderson over Sunday. E T Latta visited the county seat for business. Mrs. Albert Dodder returned from Nichols Indiana after visiting relatives. Allie Beck rode to Wapello for a Sunday visit. Chas. King, Muscatine caller, returned on the 6 50 train. Mrs. David Anderson left for Nichols to visit relatives. Charles Stocker moved into the Congregational parsonage recently vacated. Vern McGrew and Floyd King were Letts visitors Saturday. May Jones rode to Muscatine Friday. Mrs. Harry McGrew departed for unspecified destination.
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Grandview
M. Hunter
Wapello
Stella Wilson
Near Letts
David Anderson
E. T. Latta
Albert Dodder
Nichols
Allie Beck
Chas. King
Muscatine
Jla
Charles Stocker
Congregational Parsonage
Ollie McGrew
Vern McGrew
Floyd King
Letts
May Jones
Harry McGrew
Community Notes from Muscatine and Wapello Area
Local notices show numerous visits and travels among residents. Movements include Fay Jackson moving to Wapello, James Cockriell and Edith visiting Davenport, and John Burr with Frank Rayner driving cattle to Chicago. School election at Grandview Independent District elected T B Cross and Chas Wagner as directors. Fred Atkins held a cattle sale to a good turnout.
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Muscatine
T. J. Arihood
Wapello
Fay Jackson
W. H. Krahl
C. A. Arihood
Kemer
Clark Graville
Chas Ondle
James Cockriell
Edith
Davenport
Frank Stebbins
Washington
Wm. Walker
J. J. Williams
Chicago
Charlies Schneider
Nelson Long
Geo. Wibber's
Grandview
T. B. Cross
Chas. Wagner
J. S. Jackson
D. L. Woodruff
Dan Graham
Wm. Warrenstaff
Sioux City
Lee Werner
C. W. Graham
Elsie Kemper
Fruitland
Jno. Kemper
Will Thompson
James Busser
A. H. Young
Chas. Stocker
Jake Martin
D. M. Bridges
Jno
Hidlebaugh
Jno. McGrew
Harry Grahran
Helen Wibber
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Relief
Advertisement notes lung hemorrhage relief and cure for weak lungs coughs and colds with Dr King’s New Discovery priced at 50 cents and 1.00 sold at Havercany’s Prescription Drug Store.
Executorship Sale of Muscatine City Lots and Acreage
Levi H. Newman executor announces bid sale of real estate in Muscatine Iowa from Baltis K Wintermute estate. Sealed bids due noon April 1 1908 for all or parts at appraised value or fair value with cash on delivery. highest bid only accepted. right to reject bids reserved. Bids to be mailed to executor or H D Horst Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltis K K. Wintermute
Muscatine County
Iowa
Baltis K. Wintermute
Muscatine
State of
Wintermute
F Muscatine
Block
Park Place
City of
Outlet 4
Section 26
Township 77
St. P. m
H. D. Horst
Lay
Levi H. Newman
Lone Tree School Directors Reelect In Local Election
Lone Tree notes show Dr. A. H. DeLane and Wr. Smed re-elected directors at Monday's school election. John Rife chosen treasurer. Mrs. S. M. Baker returns from Ohio trip. S. N. Alexander heads to Cedar Rapids for a telephone convention. Mrs. A. H. DeLano and Mrs. Guse visit Iowa City.
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Lone Tree
8. Lane
West Liberty
A. H. DeLane
Wr. Smed
John Rife
S. M. Baker
Ohio
S. N. Alexander
Cedar Rapids
A. H. DeLano
Guses
Iowa City
M. O. Stanwood
Rock Island Railway Time Tables 1908 Eastbound Westbound
Railway time table notes Rock Island System in effect January 1908. Eastbound trains include No 12 Davenport to Chicago at 4 3 am and No 62 Local Passenger at 7 37 am. Westbound lists include No 401 leaves and No 402 arrives freight and passenger times, with daily service except Sunday. Agent W S Under dark 710 pm to 4 pm.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
W. SB. Underdark
Wilton Trains Schedule from Muscatine
Daily Wilton branch trains depart Muscatine on No. 504 at 6:20 am, No. 505 at 6:00 am, No. 500 at 10:15 am, No. 501 at 12:35 pm, No. 602 at 3:20 pm, and No. 508 at 5:30 pm with service daily except some days.
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Muscatine
Wilton Branch Trainie
Dally
Muscatine North and South Railroad Schedule
Train timings for Muscatine area services outline northbound and southbound routes with multiple stops at Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction. Connections shown at Wapello Elrick Junction and with other lines, noting Sunday and weekday variations.
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Paign
Mary DeForest
Columbus Junction
Gus. de Forest
Robt. Klotz
Downey
Ira Lambing
Kimberly
Chas. Schiele
Durant
J. E. MclIntosh
Marie Rejan
Joe Fuller
George Randall
West Branch
Ed. Sexsmith
Sam McLaughlin
South English
McLaughlin
Mesdames H. C. Nichols
Grant Nichols
A. Hessar
Emma Webb
Susan Webb
Detroit
Mich
Frank Benham
Etta Wiese
Atalissa
Chas. McClun
Will McClun
Calhoun Street
Messrs
M. B. Purvis
Ed. White
Orpha Phelps
Springdale
Joe Phelps
Jessie Winslow
Lizzie Bowker
Wauneta
Nebb
J. L. Roman
Verry
N. Gibson
H. J. Ditmars
Robt. Strooke
Wiley Grand
Eastern Star
Hershey State Bank
Harper
Ovasa
Boer Esa
Coambertein Madicies Co
PATO
SCTR108
Team Warner
Dee Meteee
Tows USA
Yerien
Zeke Price
Chamberlain
J. Urquhart
Zephyr
Ontario
D. Jayne
Jayne
G. L. Day
A. DeLano
Myrtle Snider
Kalona
John Burr
Frank Rayner
Walter Sewall
Hood River
Ore
Lillian Reapple
Marion
Pete Miller
Kewanee
Geo. Miller
Ralph Mathews
Clarence Askren
Fred Atkins
Ideal Printery
Businesse
Henry Jayne
Arthur Loffman
Wo. Hoffman
Jayne Jainee & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
East 2Nd St
Izi West Second Street
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Notary Public
Telephone
Llershey State Bank
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National Bank
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
I. S. Pepper
Lowa
J. Muscatine
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Fl. Worth
Bce
Ean
OSV Am
Wilton Trains
Wilton
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine North
Railroad
South Bound
Round House
Elrick Junction
Esesesesees
Towa Pantees
C Nm
US & FP
Ions Central
Town Central
E P. Day
Crest Second Street
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