Local residents make brief city visits and returns
W R Schmidt of Nichols and J Dean of Nichols were in the city for business this morning. Mrs E Elliott of Deep River Ind returned home after visiting friends. Adam Wigim left for Arden to tend to business matters. Mrs M W Rowe of Conesville returned home after a few days visiting friends. G A Briggs, in the city for several days on business, returned to Nichtross this morning. Dr Reinsager of East Sixth Street left for Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives. G M Titus returned from St Louis where his daughter Gertrude attends school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Elliott
Deep River, In
J. Dean
Nichols
G. A. Briggs
Nichtross
Dr. Reinsager
East Eixth Street
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
G. M. Titus
St. Louis
Gertrude
Odd Fellows Enthusiastic Meeting at I. O. O. F. Hall
The Columbus Junction degree team attended a lively Odd Fellows meeting at the I O O F hall with many lodge representatives from nearby towns. Noble Grand M F Eaton gave the welcome. R S McDaniel of Columbus Junction delivered the response as the team demonstrated the first degree and prepared for a Sovereign Grand Lodge showing in the east this summer. The gathering featured the full lineup of team members and guardians with strong local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Columbus Junction
Sovereign Grand Lodge
East
Noble Grand
M. F. Eaton
R. S. McDaniel
R. S.mcdaniel
R. S
N. G
W. R. McCormick
L. S
J. M. Morris
V. G
L. M. Dollmeyer
J. W. Lee
Wm. Rowan
M. R. Edmondston
F. C. Johnson
Ed. Davis
Chas. Riese
J. P. Daut
P. E. Axtell
Inside Guardian
O. W. Jones
Outside Guardian
C. McDaniel
N. G. J. Hatfield
H. C. Hill
James Snyder
W. A. Knott
New Cascaroyal pills touted for gentle constipation relief
A Blackburns cascaroyal pill claim circulates as a new treatment promising no cramps or pain. Advertisers cite relief from constipation and associated skin and digestive issues, with free samples offered by the Blackburn Products Co. of Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Blackburn Products Co
Dayton
Ohio
Ardon notes and visits in a scattered March update
Mike Tomney returns home from Muscatine after several days away. Mrs. Fitzgerald of Oxford Street visits her daughter Mrs. John Russell for weeks. Adam Wigim from Muscatine spends the day with Wm. Fulton. Andrew Healey returns from Charles City on business. Millar Riggs hosts dinner with Robi Lee family, Ira Lee, Fred Wood and Avis, Hazel Longstreth. Grace Chapman returns home from Cone Indiana after visiting Mary. Nan and family of Muscatine spend Sunday with Peter Byrne. Charles Brooke of Dayton Ohio arrives to visit old friends. Jake Seltzer and family stay with sister Mrs. C. Nolan. Mrs. Henry Detthof and Mrs. Wm. Bloom of Muscatine visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
Mike Tomney
Muscatine
Fitzgerald
Oxford Sn
John Russell
Adam Wigim
Wm. Fulton
Andrew Healey
Charles City
Millar Riggs
Robi. Lee
Robbie
Leela
Ira Lee
Fred Wood
Avis
Hazel Longstreth
Grace Chapman
Cone
Mary
Nan
Peter Byrne
Chas. Brooke
Dayton
Ohio
Court House to Be Sold to Highest Bidder
On April 6 1909 County Auditor A B Lawrence will stand at the rear of the old court house and sell the structure to the highest bidder. The purchaser must remove the building as is with no fixtures included. The old site will soon be marked by turf as the old building is removed for a new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
City Hall Prospect Put Off as Court House Plans Fold
The proposal to reuse the old court house for a city building is abandoned. The fate of a new city hall remains uncertain, with some action expected at the city council meeting Thursday evening, April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pneumonia Tip From Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
An 1880s style ad claims pneumonia follows colds or grip attacks and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures these diseases. It notes the remedy counters the tendency toward pneumonia and is made for such ailments, with sale by all druggists.
Local notes from Cranston Iowa community
G B DeWitt visits Davenport to see his mother and sister. Silas Fry suffers lagrippe. Joe Meeker and son plaster a Cranston house for Robert Bain for Thomas Fry to occupy. Mrs John Gaines of Muscatine visits Howard Townsley family. Abe Hines visits daughter Nora Townsley and family. A J Cecil treated by Dr A J Weaver for rheumatism. Tony Pugal moves from Bert DeWitt house. N Hafner plans a large barn. Hazel Hafner returns from Leverich Normal school for weekend. Allen of Columbus City visits Glen Epperly. Thos Boggs buys M J Shellabarger gasoline engine. Lester Hafner ill with lagrippe. Ross Reynolds family visit Muscatine. Black Oak school opens with Ruby Runyon as teacher. Mr and Mrs Casper Wells visit Fred Misch family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
G. B. DeWitt
Davenport
Silas Fry
Lagrippe
Joe Meeker
J. P
Robert Bain
Thomas Fry
John Gaines
Muscatine
Howard
Abe Hines
Near Letts
Nora Townsley
A. J. Cecil
A. J. Weaver
Tony Pugal
Bert DeWitt
N. Hafner
Hazel Hafner
Leverich Normal School
Mr. Allen
Columbus City
Glen Epperly
Thos
Boggs
M. J. Shellabarger
Lester Hafner
Ross Reynolds
Monica
Black Oak
Ruby Runyon
Letts
Casper Wells
Fred Misch’s
Family TheatreThree Acts and Saul and David Feature
At the Family Theatre Three a high class bill includes Theo and her dandies whose singing and dancing wins enthusiastic applause. Owen and Hoffman perform a strong comedy sketch set. Flexible Fredericks performs contortion acts as the rubber man. A biblical drama Saul and David appears in moving pictures for all who study the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Owen
Hoffman
Fredericks
Rubber Man
Saul and
David
Also Mentioned on This Page
Batterson
W. R. Schmidt
Arden
Junction Lodge
Schmidt
Sunshine Shampooing Shop
Hershey Building
Bill
Thee
Clever
Family Theatre
Muscatine Dental Parlors
East Second Street
DR. Sullivan
Walnut and
Second Streets
Bell Phone
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