Local residents travel by Firefly train amid city visits
Miss Lotte Thorton of Letis and Miss Ella Darting of Summit return home after visits in the city. Mrs. Walter Hoyt of Fruitland and Mrs. James Freely of Summit arrive home from shopping and visiting. A pushy ad day features Fairbank engines and Red Jacket pumps at Frank Ashcraft’s East 2nd. Several residents travel to Columbus Junction and Conesville on Firefly trips.
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Ella Darting
Summit
Walter Hoyt
Fruitland
Fairbank’s
Red Jacket
U. S
Frank Ashcraft’s
East 2Nd St
James Freely
Lyde
Wm. Bond
Z. Manhardt
Columbus Junction
W. C. Shinn
Letts
Anna Wilson
William Schrader Dies After Illness in Muscatine
William Schrader died at 4 45 a m at the home of his daughter Mrs George W Fisher 712 Oak street age 68 69 born in Germany July 16 1840 a longtime Muscatine blacksmith and early member of the Mechanics Aid Society Survived by two daughters Mrs Fisher and Mrs Ed Dora and a son William Schrader Jr of Everett Washington Funeral arrangements pending arrival of the son from the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schrader
George W. Fisher
Oak Street
Schrader
Muscatine
William Schrader, Jr
Everett
Wash
Mr. Schrader
Germany
Mechanics Aid Society
William
Ed. Dora
Wapello Community Notes Include Illnesses and Visits
Mrs. E. F. Christie returns to teaching after two weeks sick leave. Numerous locals and visitors are listed: Miss Nellie Conrad of Monmouth and Mrs. Mabel Kent of Burlington visited Wapello. Dr. Harris Howey’s relatives called. Mrs. H. B. Davison travels to Grinnell. Mrs. Buffington worsens. Marion Kelly’s health declines. Lydia Hannan comes from Columbus Junction to see him. Also noted are visits by Frank Pierce, Raymond Davison, Verna Hoover, Alvin Jennings, Mrs. Henderson, Paul Lischer, Mrs. Coulter, Gus Tiemeyer, Dr. Elisha Hook, Pearl Weber. Eastern Star chapter No. 257 held a meeting with Irene Jarvis inspecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
E. F. Christie
E. C. Castle
Nellie Conrad
Monmouth
Mabel Kent
Burlington
Wm. Conrad
Annie Smith
Muscatine
Harris Howey
H. B. Davison
Grinnell
Childs
P. CC. Buffington
Buffington
M. Higbee
Cedar Rapids
Lydia Hannan
Columbus Junction
Marion Kelly
Brighton
Grandview
Sarah Hurley
Florence
Frank Pierce
Raymond Davison
Oxford
Verna Hoover
P. C. Buffington
Alvin Jennings
Near Columbus Junction
Albert Henderson
Clarinda
J. S. Limbecker
Paul Lischer
Lischer
Milton Leeds
Mediapolis
John Coulter
Sioux City
Winfield
Emma Anderson
Gus. Tiemeyer
West Branch
Elisha Hook
Chicago
Pearl Weber
Mt. Vernon
Henry Weber
Eastern Star Chapter No. 257
Masonic Hall
Irene Jarvis
Oskaloosa
Jarvis
Acid Dyspepsia Remedy Suggests Simple At Home Mix
A historical notice promotes an antacid formula for dyspepsia using half an ounce sodium phosphate one ounce essence of peppermint half teaspoon baking soda and water to eight ounces. The dose is two teaspoonfuls before meals and claims quick relief from gas and potential cure of chronic indigestion in two to three weeks.
Local Social Evening and Community Updates
A chapter meeting praised the work with few criticisms then adjourned to refreshments and social time. Miss Mary Marsden left for Atalissa Iowa to nurse an invalid. Mr and Mrs Paul Armbright of Cedar Rapids visited Mrs John Davis over Sunday. E S Curtis of Columbus Junction did business in Wapello. Rufus Archibald and son Millard returned from Chicago where Mrs Ida Leonard is improving after her accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marsden
Atalissa
Paul Armbright
Cedar Rapids
John Davis
E.S. Curtis
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Rufus Archibald
Millard
Chicago
Ida Leonard
Ben Hur to be Seen at Davenport Burtis Opera House
Klaw and Erlanger plan the dramatized Ben Hur at the Burtis Opera House Davenport on April 24 with a special Muscatine train leaving at 6 p.m. and returning at 11 45 p.m. Seats go on sale at the Grand Opera House in Muscatine with choice seating for local theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Klaw and Erlanger
Burtis Opera House
Davenport
Davenport Theatre
Lew Wallace
Klaw and Erlanger Company
Davenport Meet Outlines State Federation Program
Outline of the Davenport meet shows dates May 18 to 21 with national and international speakers. Notables include Miss Helen Varick Boswell, Kate Upson Clark, Miss Gertrude von Petzhold, Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, and Alice French. Davenport hosts a luncheon and Mississippi river boat ride on Thursday with the Boston biennial report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Davenport
Helen Varick Boswell
New York
Taft
Panama Canal Zone
Kate Upson Clark
Brooklyn
Boston
Clark
Gertrude von Petzhold
Miss von Petzhold
London
Wilfred T. Grenfall
Labrador
Alice French
World of Letters
Phillip N. Moore
St. Louis
General Federation
Marian McC. Tredway
Dubuque
Julian Richards
Waterloo
Federation
Emilie B. Stapp
Des Moines
Horace E. Deemer
Red Oak
Gardiner Cowles
Mississippi River
Creed to form Church of Christ in Muscatine area
A new religious group, Church of Christ, seeks to organize in Muscatine and nearby areas. The notice outlines the creed centering on Jesus as Christ and the Bible as sole guide, inviting interested individuals to join and arrange services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Church of Christ
the Church
Jesus
Christ
God
Acts
Lordship
Mark
John
Heb
Reproduction of Kilauea Volcano at Pacific Fair
An exact replica of Kilauea in eruption will be shown in the Hawaiian building at Seattle 1909 attracting visitors to the Pacific Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Kilauea
Rexall Remedies Endorsement Boosts Local Store
Local store of A. W. Morgan gains crowds after declaring Rexall Remedies are pure and dependable and offering a personal guarantee. He claims 300 separate Rexall medicines, with Dyspepsia Tablets highlighted for stomach issues and priced at 25 cents per package, refundable if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Rexall
Proof the Lydia E Pinkham remedy cures female ills
A long list of women from states nationwide invites readers to write for proof that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. The notice emphasizes testimonial authenticity and notes no compensation for using names. Names include Mrs Alvena Sperling Chicago Ill and many others across Indiana Kansas New York Ohio Maine and more.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Herrin
Chas. Fold
Winchester
Ind
Ma Dyer
Wm. Oberloc
Baltimore
Ford
Lansdowne Street
Roxbury
Mass
Francis Merkle
Field Street
Clarksdale
Anna Wallace
Guysville
Ohio
Ella Michael
Obize
A. Williams
R. F. LD
Philadelphia
Pasie
Scottville
Mich
J.G. Johnson
Dayton
F. R. Smith
Elm St
Orga
Erie
J. P. Endlich
Mozier
Senate
Eliza Wood
Melbourne
Iowa
Clara’ Waterman
Alice Huffman
Marlton
N.J
Geo. Jordy
John Johnston
Siegel Street
Chester
Ark
Ella Wood
Christiana
Tenn
Mary Wodd
Ocula
T. A. Cribb
Pendleton
May Marshall
R.R
Pecos
Texas
Ada Young Eggleston
Cambridge
Iowa event outlines state meetings with notable speakers
Friday evening program arranged by Mrs T O Swiney of Davenport head of the state music committee promises a fine lineup by prominent state artists. Thursday morning features a library conference led by Mrs Warren Garst and Miss Alice S Tyler, with tuberculosis household economics talks including Miss Grace Charlton. Tuesday opens with a constitutional revision and a parliamentary drill conducted by Mrs John T Sherman. Friday morning features Judge Horace E Deemer and Miss Florence E Ward at educational and industrial sessions. The biennial closes Friday afternoon with a civic improvement and art session awaiting final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Swiney
Davenport
Library Commission
Warren Garst
Des Moines
Alice S. Tyler
Household Economic Commission
Grace Charlton
Ames College
John T. Sherman
Chicago
General Federation
Horace E. Deemer
Red Oak
Florence E. Ward
Louise Closser Hale to Star in The Sins of Society at McVicker’s
Louise Closser Hale will play Lady Goldbury in The Sins of Society at McVicker’s Chicago this Wednesday night April 14. She is a noted actress and author who has written books and contributed to magazines. Her husband Walter Hale, an actor and painter, often illustrated her stories and recently appeared in The Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Closser Hale
Lady Goldbury
Drury Lane
Brooks & Dingwall
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Mrs. Hale
Walter Hale
the Wolf
Energetic Paul Gilmore Receives Broad Support Ahead of Debut
Energetic Paul Gilmore, star of The Boys of Company B, set for April 20 at the Grand Opera House, is praised for his extensive circle of friends. He is noted as a fine diner-out and teller of stories, with engagements that fill his schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gilmore
New York
Company B
Grand Opera House
Gilmore
Gilmore Praised on English and French Tours
On his trip to England Mr. Gilmore was the life of the company on the steamer and abroad. He was received with enthusiasm in England and lionized by Parisian families in France, reflecting his social progress at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gilmore
France
Electric Bitters Promoted for Kidney Trouble Relief
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a painless remedy for back kidney trouble, noting 50 cent price and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyomei
Havercamp
Mrs. A. Long Leaves Newton After Visit
Mrs. A Long of Newton leaves after visiting Mr and Mrs George Patrick and returns home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Long
Newton
Geo. Patrick
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Coffeeville
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Ernst Street
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Fleet Avenue
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