Wilton visitors and travelers noted in city arrivals
Local notices list numerous Wilton residents and out-of-town visitors in the city for business or travel. Clergy, merchants, and families are seen through trains and stage lines with names such as Rev F F Beckerman Mrs S H Wise O E Brown Miss Jeannette Hannan and Miss Eve Reed among others. Closings include sales pitches for Boots and Welch & Knopp suits and local advertisements for Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Thom as Eclectric Oil along with transportation mentions of the Firefly and M N S lines.
Local News From Muscatine Area Varies In Spring Preparations
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Abbott visit relatives in South Muscatine while J W Van Sant delivers the first lumber raft for Musser Lumber Co. Sawing to begin Monday. Several locals repair, remodel, and relocate jobs. A Wise Woman engagement at Grand Opera House boosts city events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Abbott
Cone
South Muscatine
J. W. van Sant
Musser Lumber Company
Joseph Lindeboom
Graton & Knight Mfg. Co
Chicago
Lena Schoenig
John Elfer
Edward Smith
Sash & Door Company
Sterling
Relief Hose Company
M. E
Musserville
Latter Day Saints
J. W. Seag’e
Grand Opera House
Kemble
Dentist Advice Promotes Tooth Cleaning Products
An article cites using antiseptic wash toothpaste or powder to keep teeth clean. It highlights Eucaline Antiseptic Tooth Powder and Eucaline Antiseptic Tooth Paste as scientifically antiseptic prophylactic and deodorant products. Sold by all druggists.
City Water Criticized For Filthiness In Muscatine
Citizens call for fixing Muscatine water plant before selling electric light to cover costs. West Liberty notes municipal water and power under city control. editor warns municipal ownership isn’t ideal. Local remarks blame poor water quality on council inaction and dirty pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
West Liberty
Index
Funny Mix Up at Grand Starts April 2
A farce titled Funny Mix Up, previously a ten week run in Manhattan, comes to the Grand on Tuesday April 2. The plot follows a young man simulating a cattle ranch claim in America, aided by an aunt and an uncle, with disguises, a fake Indian, a real Indian, a patent medicine dealer, and a Scotland Yard detector, all leading to chaotic misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Theater
New York
Sidney Wilmer
Walter Vincent
America
Buffalo
N. Y
Redman
Scotland Yard
Painting and Paper Hanging by E L Kempner in City
E L Kempner operates a painting and paper hanging service from 714 East Fifth offering interior finishing. Local customers are advised of available wall treatments and wallpaper hanging by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Kempner
East Fifth
How to Obtain Patent and Copyright Protection Pamphlet
Inventors are invited to request a free pamphlet titled How to Obtain Patent Caveat Trade Mark and Copyright Protection with Decisions in Leading Patent Cases by E G Siggers a Washington D C patent lawyer with twenty one years of practice The pamphlet includes a map of Washington and is rich in information for inventors Send requests to E G Siggers Box 21 918 F Street NW Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Siggers
Washington, D. C
Washington
F Street
N. W
Coffee and Postum Swapped for Health Claim
A Columbus man, F L Wolford, credits Postum Food Coffee with restoring his health after coffee caused nervous exhaustion and insomnia. He quit coffee, adopted Postum, and says health improved beyond previous levels. Several neighbors and friends reportedly benefited by quitting coffee for Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wolford
Columbus
Postum
Central America
Richard Wilhelm
Main St
James Neukamp
EB. Futton Street
Death of Pioneer Isaac Kiser of Sugar Creek
Isaac Kiser born February 22, 1827 in Page County Virginia died March 24, 1901 at his daughter's home Mrs Frank Jennings aged 74 He moved to Iowa in 1849 settling near Burr Oak Farmington township He homesteaded White Pigeon Sugar Creek January 1 1856 He married Caroline Humick and had nine children Surviving children are Chas D L Jacob J Newton Allie Jennings and Rev Aaron E The funeral was held March 27 at 11 a m at Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev W N McAulay He joined the church in 1848 and was noted for industry and devotion to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pigeon
Sugar Creek Township
Caroline Humick
Chas. D
L. Jacob
J. Newton
Sugar Creek
Allie Jennings
Rochester Township
Aaron E
State Center
Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church
WN. A. McAulay
Kiser
A. R. Mathes
Clinton
Pioneers Pass Away as Illness Quietly Claims Them
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Kiser after prolonged infirmity. He leaves three brothers and three sisters: Wm. Kiser of Wilton Iowa George of Grand Island Nebraska Ruben of Macedonia Iowa Mrs. John Weaver of Sharon Iowa Mrs. Susan Kite of Blairstown Iowa and Mrs. Em Brammier of Carlyle Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Kiser
Wm. Kiser
Wilton
George
Grand Island
Ruben
Macedonia
John Weaver
Sharon
Susan Kite
Blairstown
Em. Brammier
Carlyle
Neb
Pretty Home Wedding In Atalissa For Annie Weisie And Walter Baily
Miss Annie Weisie and Walter O. Baily were married Wednesday evening March 27 at the Weisie home in Atalissa. Rev. Bradley of West Liberty performed the ceremony, 75 guests attended a large supper supervised by Mrs. Ed Hines and Mrs. Harmon Tueful. Woodmen in uniform performed a drill before guests departed. The couple will reside on the Baily farm north of West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Atalissa
Wm. Weisie
Annie
Walter O. Baily
Cedar County
Bradley
Presbyterian Church of
West Liberty
Liberty
Ed. Hines
Muscatine
Harmon Tenful
Davenport
Leach
Harmon Tueful
Brown
Wilton
Whittaker
Charley
Elmer Mountain
Richelieu star shines in Muscatine Grand Opera
William Owen starred as Richelieu in Bulwer Lytton's drama at the Grand Opera House last evening. The production drew strong praise for acting, scenery, and costumes with multiple curtain calls. Two additional performances were added through Easter Monday, including The Lady of Lyons matinee and The Merchant of Venice evening, with 25 cent general admission and no reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Owen
Bulwer Lytton
Richelieu
Grand Opera House
Mr. Owen
Owen
Muscatine
Nemble
Owens
Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm Sold By Mail Or In Stores
The advertisement promotes Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm with an atomizer spray for nasal catarrh. Priced at 75 cents including the spraying tube, it claims rapid absorption without drying secretions and a return to normal health. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Elys
Warren St
N. Y
Hot Springs Arkansas National Health Resort
The article extols Hot Springs as a national health resort endorsed by the U S government for rheumatism neuralgia grippe and many ailments. It notes a beautiful winter climate and about 200 hotels of various grades with guidance to ask a nearest ticket agent for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
United States
Info on illustrated books and bureau contact
Reduced rates and information listed for illustrated books. Mentions Mr John G Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids Ia and the Bureau of Information Hot Springs Ark for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Bureau of Information
Hot Springs
Ark
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Masbury’s Liquid
Franklin’s
Fheies
Daily Journal
Mueaeen
Piete
Nee — McBride & Cope
City Drug Store
Luise Battey
West Sth
John A. Robbins
S. H. Wise
City
Whister
West Second Street
F. F. Beckerman
O. E. Brown
Joellingsworth
Sarah Leverich
Welch & Knopp’s
East Second Street
Burdock
Ida Slater
Utah
Frank Bowman
Jeannette Hannan
Ilinois
Wm. Schoenig
Bertha
Frieta
Burlington
Dean
George Bros
Fred Miller
Mrs. Daltoh
Letts
E. N. Warren
Rose Dalton
J. C. F. Pettit
Phillip Cox
Mary Seely
Catherine Vance
Summit
A. N. Jarvis
Emma Capps
Rock Island
Paulina Semler
John
Noah Letts
Ellen Knoll
Columbus Junction
Croup
Thomas
Sidney Isett
Wapello
Fulton County
Ill
Eve Reed
Keota
Mr. Feastal
J. W. Lane
Kansas City
Nichols
Reform Church
Concannon
A. & B. Button Plant
B. F. Ogden
Mr. Ogden
Wapeilo
B. A. Metz
Wheeler & Wilson
Ely
Cold 'S
Pioneer
Isaac Kiser
Annie Weisie
Walter O
the Hot Springs
B. C. R. & N. Railway
Assort
Frank
Iene
Jeweler’s
Bank Muscatine
Owa
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S.G. Stein
D. V Jackson
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
P. Sawyer
Hughes
Cook, Musser
State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and
Cor
Iona Ave
Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
Hershey State
Iowa
McIs Res
Henry Jayne
L.G. Burnett Casaier
Sara Hershey
Eada
Mira Hershey, Francis, Henry Jayne
Savings Bank
J. Carskaddan Pres
J.B. Dougherty
Tler Capital
First National Bank
Muscatine Street Railway Company
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