Arm Laceration At Pearl Company Factory
John McCormack foreman of the cutting department at the Muscatine Pearl Company was badly injured when his arm caught a hook on a boiler while repairing it. He lost blood and was taken to Dr. Fred Appel for dressing and later to his home. John Smith lost an eye when a machine part struck him. Dr. Weaver treated him. Local notes record two births and a visit by Miss Sadie Fisher from Kewanee, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormack
Muscatine Pearl Company
Fred Appel
New Hampshire Street
John Smith
Clinton Street
A. J. Weaver
Samuel Henry
Nebraska Street
Harry Sells
Sadie Fisher
Kewanee, Ill
Mulford Church Adopts New By-Laws and Chooses Delegates
Mulford Congregational church members approved a new constitution and by-laws at last evening’s meeting on Hershey Avenue. Delegates Rev. W. H. Thomlinson and Wilson Riggs were selected to attend the Davenport association’s annual meeting in Amana on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford
Come Skating Tonight with Starck’s Brass Band
Announcement for Tuesday night skating session promises top music by Starck’s Eighteen Piece Brass Band in uniform. Pauchet’s band will also perform while a special program is laid on. Don’t miss this city’s premier skating event and make a date for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauchet
Starck
Local residents depart Iowa City bound trips and sales on Mulberry Avenue
Walter Myers and Agnes Kurtze leave for Iowa City for visits. Mrs. W. C. Heck and Miss Viola travel home via Iowa City after shopping. E. Goodrich returns from Cranston. Mulberry Avenue houses listed for sale by John A. Robbins. Nancy Klein goes to Wilton to visit friends. E. Michael returns from Wilton after a short visit. G. W. Tipton returns from Conesville after visiting son Deputy Clerk Ralph Tipton. John MacDonald and Marie Creston visit Shiek in East Seventh Street before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Tipton
Conesville
Ralph Tipton
John MacDonald
Marie
Creston
Iowa
Frank Shiek
East Seventh Street
Missionary Meeting Of Local Brethren West Hill
The Brethren's Mission Board of Central Iowa will attend a special 3 o'clock Sunday service at the Brethren's Mission on Lridgman street West Hill. Board members W E West president E C Trostle Panora secretary and W H Rogers Dallas Center treasurer will be present to participate. Talks include The Object and Duty of Mission Boards with W E West. The Number of Missions Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Lridgman Street
West Hill
Brethren’'s Mission Board
Central Iowa
W. E. West
sAnkney
E. C. Trostle
Panora
W. H. Rogers
Dallas Center
Samose Promises Quick Weight Gain With Guarantee
An advert touts Samose as a remedy to revive weak underweight persons by restoring flesh and strength. It claims rapid weight gain starting within a week and offers money back if proper weight and vigor are not achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Mission Work Summaries and Stewardship Questions
A series of short titles presents church mission topics and district finances. Key figures include E. T. Trostle W. H. Roger John Zuck Morris Robinson J. A. Robinson Sister A J Robinson and T A Robinson. Items ask about district expenditures yearly church mission costs and missionary duties and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Trostle
Muscatine
W. H. Roger
John Zuck
A. J. Robinson
T. A. Robinson
Exo Funeral Saturday Held at 2:30 PM
The funeral for Mrs. Christena Exo will be Saturday at 2:30 PM from Dr. E. H. King's residence. Rev. J. S. Menning of the Dutch Reformed church will lead with assistance from Dr. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Christena Exo
E. H. King
J. S. Menning
Dutch Reformed Church
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Fear of appendicitis prompts new life pills ad
An old advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr. King's New Life Pills and claims they ease bowel trouble with a guaranteed 25 cent price. The copy reflects period marketing language and product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Jury drawn for Ottumwa Federal Court April term
Henry Meyers of Muscatine is summoned to appear April 6 for service on the grand and petit juries in Ottumwa’s April term of the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyers
Federal Court
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Gentle Laxative for Women Promoted by Dr Caldwell
A nurse style advertorial extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild liquid laxative for women and children. It claims to ease constipation, liver and stomach complaints with gentle action, priced 50 cents to a dollar, and offers free sample bottles via the doctor in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Brannan
Alvarado
K. L. Stout
Louisville
Williams
Cal
J. E. Blackmore
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Ill
Congregational Church Adopts Reforms and Elects to Join Davenport
The church approves changes to pastor dismissal rules with two thirds voting, lowers voting age to over 16, requires study for under 15 and two courses for under 10, and votes to join the Davenport Association of Congregational Churches. Rev. W H Thomlinson to Des Moines as House of Representatives chaplain. Local notes detail residents undergoing surgery, travel, and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Churches
Davenport Association of Congregational Churches
Des Moines
W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford
House of Representatives
Assembly of Scions
Thomlinson
South End
Rachel Joneson
Bellevue Hospital
Phillip Street
Jesse Viner
Frank Fowler
Fred Bierman
Columbus Junction
Fred Washburn
Cranston
Nellie Henderson
George Biederman
Davenport
Charles and
Arthur Spencer
Island
Richard Flint
Mary Cardy
Elgin
Esther Meese
Near Cranston
Mrs. Manley
Hoopes’ Addition
Settlement of John Smith Estate Divides Heirs Equally
Final referees report shows seven heirs each receiving 3992.37 from the John Smith estate totaling 29166.30. Heirs listed include D. H. Martin, Martin and William Smith, Maude W. Naylor, Rhona Hadley, Sophona Goudy, and Rhoena Rennishaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
D. H. Martin
Martin
William Smith
Maude W. Naylor
Rhona Hadley
Sophona Goudy
Rhoena Renishaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. C. W. Detwiler
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chicago
Reinemund
South Muscatine
John M'Cormack
Pearl CO. Factory
Santos
Richelieu
Richelieu Jupiter
Richelieu Midas
Richelieu Coffee
Chris Otto
Neidig’s Book Store
Second St
TION
Walter Myers
Iowa City
Agnes Kurtze
E. Goodrich
Mulberry Avenue
John A. Robbins
Nancy Klein
Wilton
E. Michael
Mission Board of
McQuesten & Sawyer Company
Reo
Oaly
EXO
Settle Estate
Zoots
Leysen
Geo Eltman
Jonathan
Geo. Eitman
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