Relief Hose Company Marks Twentieth Anniversary
The Relief Hose company observed its twentieth founding anniversary with a reception and banquet at the quarters. Mayor Barney Schmidt and council members attended and spoke praising the companys work. President Edward Binz spoke as well as other members. supper was by R Houdek and dancing followed. 20 year service certificates were presented to Edward Binz Jacob Binz John D Diercks Henry Elfers T J Johnson W S Miller C C Ruthenberg George Edward W H Randleman John Bierman W H Jones Frank Link C H Lemkau William Priester G H Ruthenberg George Winters and Peter Whippelhouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Hose Company
Barney Schmidt
Schmidt
Edward Binz
R. Houdek
Jacob Binz
John D. Diercks
Henry Elfers
T. J. Johnson
W. S. Miller
CC. C. Ruthenberg
George
Edward
W. H. Randleman
John Bierman
W. H. Jones
Frank Link
C. H
Davenport
Harry Hilton
Wapello
Jean Bordeau
Dora Webster
Fruitland
Frye
Philip Street
Claude Miller
Latham Street
Phillip
Onisea Eshleman
Edward Frye
Island
Alma
Morning Sun
Clara Darrell
New Boston
George Jacobs
Columbus City
Harry Rogers
Ilinois
Edward Fanner
Fliza
White Roses Lose Membership Contest in War of the Roses
The War of the Roses ends with the Red Roses scoring 290 to 170, earning life membership. A post contest banquet is planned for those with five points on the winning side, while the White Roses with five points serve at the banquet. Bible classes meet tomorrow. millinery term opens next Tuesday. Fellowship Club gathers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Roses
White Roses
Abbott
Henry Jayne
J. H. St. John
Gilman
Park Avenue
Fellowship Club
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold at Haver Camp Drug Store
A brief ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns, sores, piles, cuts, wounds, and ulcers available at Haver Camp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Havercamp
Iowa City Man Dies at 77 in County Sheriff’s Family
Owen Rowland father of Johnson county Sheriff Ryan Rowland died this morning in Iowa City at age 77. The report notes his long life and connection to local law enforcement through his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen Rowland
Johnson County
Lee Syndicate
Iowa City
Owen Rowland
Ryan Rowland
Ace
ZEMO and ZEMOTONE Proven to Cure Skin Germs
Advert says ZEMO and ZEMOTONE defeat germs causing any skin disease, asserting complete cures. Produced by E. W. Row Med. Co. St. Louis, sold by all druggists and A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Row Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
South End Residents Pleased With Drainage Ditch Action
South Muscatine residents cheer after the county board of supervisors reduced the Drainage Ditch No. 3 assessment following a mass meeting and numerous objections filed with the county auditor. The result is believed to be a lower levy than initially proposed. The Mulford Mission Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday for a brief session, sewing, and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
South End
South Muscatine
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mulford Mission
Hand Laceration Raises Fear of Blood Poisoning
James Weltz lies seriously ill at his river road home with a right hand laceration that worsened to risk blood poisoning after a minor accident. He tripped while in the yard and, to prevent a fall, drove his hand into an upturned tin can, causing a palm cut and mounting inflammation by Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weltz
River Road
Mr. Weltz
South Muscatine
William Corbin
Fruitland
George Frye
Philip Street
Essie Lake
Cotter
Muscatine
Edward Turner
Island
Rock Island
Wapello Hosts School Meeting and Local News
The Misses Janet Wilson Stella Barnett Lulu Cameron Jennie Frazier and Supt Alfred Williams of Morning Sun attended the teachers and public school officers meeting at the Wapello high school last Saturday. State Supt J F Riggs urged eliminating small rural schools to raise teacher salaries. Music by the high school chorus and grades delighted the audience. Local residents and neighbors from Morning Sun Keota Mediapolis Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids are noted in social visits and travel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Janet Wilson
Stella Barnett
Lulu Cameron
Jennie Frazier
Alfred Williams
Morning Sun
Eldred Wilson
Josephine
Harriet Mets
Ada Bell
Billa Bolding
Oakville
J. F. Riggs
Emma Ellis
O. Reed
Eva
Keota
A. J. Fenster
Frances Carmean
Mediapolis
G. F. Wright
Margaret Sloan
Oakland Bluffs
Jessie Story
Columbus Junction
John Wright
Neal
Cedar Rapids
Hal Neal
B. Cook
Muscatine
W. S. Grimes
Iowa City
L. N. Cushman
Tacoma
Prominent Laxative Ad Speaks of Worldly Approval
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted ethical remedy for family health. It urges buyers to seek the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists, backed by Well-Informed of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Wapello Visit and Local Mishap Report
M J Leeds of Mediapolis visited Columbus Junction to see Editor O J Jamison and stopped in Wapello to see his daughter Mrs Paul Lischer. Will Otto moves his family to his father’s farm west of town today. Helen, the young daughter, will remain with her grandparents J S Limbecker for a time. Robert Young on the Keck farm southwest of town suffered a serious fall in a haymow injuring several ribs and will be laid up for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Columbus Junction
H. Gable
Nichols
Tom Gallagher
Ed Hicklin
Newport
Wapello
Clarence Haffner
Letts
KE. H. Eversmeyer
Mediapolis
M. J. Leeds
O. J. Jamison
Paul Lischer
Will Otto
Helen
Wil
J. S. Limbecker
Robert Young
Keck
Town
Catherine Foster
Iowa City
M. H. Bowman
Mable Rippey
Martha
M. J. Collins
T.S. Meeker
Theodore Graff
Mt. Vernon
A. W. Whicher
Muscatine
Will D. Jamieson
Shenandoah
O. S. Jamieson
Ralph Outcome
J. Stone
Colorado
West Liberty
George Kern
J. A. Sprague
Washington
Arrest Slain Man's Widow in Waterloo Case
Mrs. Arlo Whitbeck widow of the Fayette county farmer murdered last week was taken into custody after her husband’s funeral as police press for an investigation. sensational developments are expected. Whitbeck died from a heavy sledge stake blow on the way to his barn to tend a sick horse. family wrangles have long troubled the household and the son has been missing a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Arlo Whitbeck
Fayette County
Whitbeck
Leritia Gold Medal Flour Bread Claim
Leritia reports that Gold Medal Flour makes the whitest bread with Sylvia endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leritia
Sylvia
Hay Barn Fire Damages Farm Near Cotter
A large hay barn on J. J. Duncan’s farm near Cotter burned to the ground early today. Dan Peters occupied the barn and lost grain and contents. Origin unknown. Duncan to inspect loss and insurance in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. J. Duncan
Cotter
Dan Peters
Peters
Duncan
Iowa City
George Vanhorn
Cairo
Ohio
Irene Freeman
Eli Webster
F. L. Darrow
Muscatine
Lizzie Cushman
Washington, D. C
Christina Newell
Nellie McSweeny
Ella McSweeny
West Liberty
L. A. Reiley
Wapello
Mrs Ella Rownd Attends PEO Meeting In Cotter
Miss Margaret Williams visited Cotter from Cotter last evening to join PEO activities at the home of Miss Martha Butler. The gathering centering on Mrs Rownd and local members reflected social engagement in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Rownd
Margaret Williams
Cotter
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Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Seiler Bros
Wash
Christiana Newell
Fredonia
D. W. V. Herrick
van Camp
Michigan
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Pramastia
Fleur
Nora
L. B. Lee’s
Reliable Blacksmith and Repair Shop
West Front St
Iowa
J.J. Sulzberger
Coyner’s
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