Keep Your Nerve The Nervine and Heart Cure Claim Wellness
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nerve energy from the brain and spinal cord to improve bodily function and cure nervous prostration. Dr Miles Heart Cure is sold with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Athlophoros CO
New Haven
Conn
Graff’s Pharmacy
East
Sccond Street
West Liberty Gaza Clergy Help Confirm Class of Fifteen
Bishop James Davis of Davenport with Rev. J. P. Martin Osage Rev. F. J. Leonard Muscatine and Rev. M. P. Kirkpatrick Wilton presided Monday afternoon over the confirmation of a 15 member class. Music was provided by Mrs. Hart Mrs. Black and Mrs. Ray Beeson.
Letts Notes Miss Edgington's Carbolic Acid Attempt
In Letts Iowa May 1 Mrs C E Coder Lewis Dalton and Milt Shearer attended the funeral of James D Smith at Columbus Junction. A Miss Edgington north of town took a small dose of carbolic acid during personal crisis and was saved by Dr Armentraut. Millie Hafner north of town is sick with pneumonia. J M Hildebrand was in Columbus Junction last Saturday. D W Paine plans to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
D. W. Paine
Local notes from Nichols Iowa May 1 Brown family visits and small town events
Nichols Iowa reports show Mr and Mrs N Brown visiting Mrs Brockway near Conesville. Belle Epperly visits east of town. Lena Haney teaches due to Miss Babbitt illness. Mrs Joe Meisky recovering after a serious operation. Cora McCarty returns from Nebraska trip via Iowa City. Community updates include Kalona trip, Muscatine visit, a child injured by a can, Ladies Aid meeting at Susan Nichols, and a barn fire on Silas Ames farm near town with no insurance and substantial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora McCarty
Nichols
Springfield
Neb
Iowa City
B. F. Metcalf
Kalona
Jennie Hendricks
Muscatine
Dan Barton
Carl
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Susan Nichols
Silas Ames
John Lewis
Lewis
Wellman Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
J W Coffey and family from Iowa City visited parents J L Coffey. E I Leighton and family stayed a week with S F Leighton. Mrs C C Gardner grew sick and remains in bed. Mrs Philip Whetstine's infant ill with cholera infantum. Mrs I J Smith of Downers Grove is here for extended visit. Mrs J W Coffey hosted relatives at dinner for her son and wife. Mr Struble and Mr Shafer returned from Colorado. A L Palmer came home from Hooker Oklahoma. W F M S met with Mrs J Turnipseed. seventeen attended and refreshments served. Mrs L G Murphy spoke on Home Mission Work at M E church. W Q W club hosted by Mrs Bonnell and Mrs Cedarburg. Ruth Bradford celebrated her fifth birthday. Co E Brown now occupies his new barber shop. Mrs W L Clapp attends event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
J. W. Coffey
Iowa City
Coffey
J. L. Coffey
E. I. Leighton
Severs
S. F. Leighton
C. C. Gardner
Philip Whetstine
L. G Murphy
M. E
W. Q. W. Club
Bonnell
Cedarburg
Ruth Bradford
Co. E. Brown
W. L. Clapp
Wilton Hosts W H M S Convention This Week
At the W H M S convention held in Wilton this week attendees gathered to discuss society matters and share reports from local chapters with emphasis on ongoing programs and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Foley's Honey and Tar Warned Against Imitations
The ad warns that many imitations imitate Foley’s Honey and Tar throat and lung remedy from Foley & Co Chicago. Genuine product comes in a yellow package and must be sought by name. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store carries the genuine article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
Havercamp’s
Kalona Notes and Local Visits in Kalona Area
M D Miller shipped a car load of cattle last week. Eli Van Sickle and many residents visited Kalona and Wellman. J S Yoder and A Miller returned from Chicago with stock. Mrs Starr and Mrs Ayers visited from Wellman. Ed Britton and Rex Louck visited Kalona during the week. Myrtle Fromme and others spent the weekend in Kalona. Mrs Williamson and children visited the Kirkpatrick family. Mrs M L Allen lectured at the M E church. Jeff Yoder’s family to host Mrs M Yoder from Mufflin county Pa. Wm Billingsly returned from California. Mr and Mrs Guy Manatl welcomed a baby boy born the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
M. D. Miller
Eli van Sickle
West Chester
Ed Britton
Cedar Rapids
E. Louck
Rex
Wellman
Roy Bink
Iowa City
Myrtle Fromme
C. DeLane
Glen Kirk
Lone Tree
Sam Williamson
J. A. Kirkpatrick
M. L Allen
Woman's Home Mission Society
M. E. Church
M. Yoder
Mufflin County
Willl
Jeff
Wm. Billingsly
California
Guy Manatl
Pomeroy Briefs From May Evening News
Pomeroy Illinois residents report William Epperly traveled to Washington Tuesday and plans westward visits, with Chancey Epperly in Washington and potential appendicitis risk. Epperly family notes include visitors, illness updates, and local social activity from Joy Muscatine and Buffalo Prairie.
Exchange social at Miss Emma Brandt's home a success
The May 1 report notes a lively exchange social held last Monday at Miss Emma Brandt's residence. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening during the Cul week meeting and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Emma Brandt
Local Culture Club Elects Officers and Plans Program
The Culture Club elected officers for three months: President Fred Bear, Vice President Will Sauer, Secretary Minnie Nagle, Assistant Secretary Mary Wunderlich, Treasurer Lydia Kretchmar. A program featured soprano Nellie Nagle and several readings and songs. Members will meet May 2 with Mrs. Chas Holtz. others visited from Muscatine and Pine Mills. Next Culture Club program invited all to attend.
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Ture Club
Fred Bear
Will Sauer
Minnie Nagle
Mary Wunderlich
Lydia Kretchmar
Nellie Nagle
Fred Crow
Will Fitchner
C. M. Olander
Mary
Addie Wunderlich
Willie Nagle
Missouri
Ladies’ Aid Society
Chas, Holtz
A. C. Brandt
Geo. Brandt
Muscatine
Esther Kemper
Ed Kemper
Pine Mills
Conrad Brandt
Fruitland Social Notices and Local Visitors
Fruitland reports movement of residents and visitors with multiple Muscatine and Elmira connections. Fudge family from Oskaloosa moved to Benson farm area. Elliott relative returns from Elmira. Visitors include Van Riper and Parker households. numerous calls and calls on residents, plus Rev. Ferguson conducting services and planning future meetings.
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Fruitland
Fudge
Oskaloosa
Benson Farm
Elliott
William and
Abraham Elliott
Elmira
Dishe
van Riper
Muscatine
Ray
Fruitland Court of Honor
Asa Shepard
Clyda Wiley
Allie Contriman
Wm. Placke
John Craddock
Hopewell
Pearl Corwin
Rev. Ferguson
Cedar Rapids
Hopson Hall
Albert English
Mr. Ostrander
Mr. Schillig
J. Stanley
Chicago
Aged Mother Ill Nearing End As Mrs Hines Stays Bedside
Oakland reports Mrs Hines at her sick mother's bedside with little hope of recovery. Local gossip notes Milton Wolfe and wife visiting Lone Tree. Mrs Tillie Morse and Mrs Harry Morse visit Shoo Fly. Mrs Henry Hill and Mrs Tom George visit Alex Bakers in Concord. Daisy Goldsberry, Harry Morse and Henry Hill visit school. John Dyche and wife visit Will Boyd, who has been very ill with appendicitis.
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Oakland
Hines
Milton Wolfe
Tillie Morse
Harry Morse
Shoo Fly
Henry Hill
Tom George
Alex Baker
Concord
Daisy Goldsberry
John Dyche
Will Boyd’s
Birthday Surprise for 76th Year in Atalissa
In Atalissa Iowa on May 1 a neighbor gathering surprised Mrs Toben to celebrate her 76th birthday. Ten of the older attendees had a combined age of 730 years with two younger ladies adding to the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Vinci cod liver oil praised by educators and druggist
A Lexington superintendent endorses Vinci cod liver oil as palatable and effective, claiming strong cures and health benefits. A Muscatine reader notes the product’s superiority and a local druggist guarantees refunds if it fails, touting Vinci as a superior health-restorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
M. A. Cassidy
Lexington
Vinci
John J. Havercamp
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
East Second Street
Nervous Exhaustion and Nerve Pills Ad
Symptoms of nervous exhaustion include headaches scalp tenderness sleeplessness and irritability. Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claim to restore health with good food air rest and persistent use priced 50 cents a box or six for 2 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Mrs Toben Hosts Surprise for Great Grandchild
Mrs. Toben, a town settler, hosted a surprise gathering for her only great grandchild. The attendees enjoyed the event, and Mrs. Toben's hospitality made the occasion a pleasure for all present.
Local social notes from Morning Sun і May
Mrs Jas Mahaffy of Freeman Minnesota and Mrs Mary Clark of Sparta Illinois arrived to tend their ill father James Kinkead. Visitors include Miss Tressa Frazier and Nellie Holland with Wapello friends. Al Roberts heads to Indiana then Kansas to visit daughters.
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Jas. Mahaffy
Freeman
Minn
Carpenter
Stanley Matthews
Burlington
Nellie Owens
Muscatine
Thos. Garvin
Omaha
Neb
Fred Ochiltree
Dubuque
Iowa
R. G. Hawkins
Wapello
M. J. Scott
Elmo
S. G. Johnson
James Bowser
West Burlington
A. J. Whitaker
John Dungan
Baby
Monmouth, Ill
H. Hambleton
Electric Bitters Promised Cures Highlighted
Advert says Electric Bitters provide tremendous power over constipation biliousness and related ailments with marvelous cures. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Shiloh Social Notes and Local Visits
Shiloh residents announce visits from Arthur and Dill family members from Muscatine and Tacoma guest Abner Cornell. Local gatherings include North Prairie church social May 12 and Epworth League at 8:00 next Sunday led by Wilmer Smith Moscow. Sunday school at 2:00. Willing Workers sewing group with Mrs. John Long. Excelsior literary to hold first summer session next Saturday at the Healy home.
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Shiloh
Arthur Dill
Anna
Blanche Dill
Muscatine
John Long
Abner Cornell
Tacoma
Wash
Elizabeth
Edna Greiner
Burr Oak
Ladies’ Aid
North Prairie Church
Will Freyermuth
Henry Hucke, Jr
Hucke
Cedar Valley
Epworth League
Wilmer Smith - Moscow
Willing Workers’ Sewing Society
Excelsior Literary
John Healy
Pine Creek notes from Pine Mills and Muscatine
Miss Nellie Fix of Pine Mills visits sister Mrs Ed Bierman of Carl Missel attends Muscatine. Gage Metz visits Ray Fix at Pleasant Prairie. Mike Missel hauls hogs to Montpelier. Mrs Chas Fix and son Harvey travel to Muscatine on business. Will Fix at M B A dance finds horse and buggy missing then return by 4 o clock with no driver after 8 mile trip.
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Pine Creek
Nellie Fix
Pine Mills
Ed Bierman
Muscatine
Carl Missel
Musatine
Gage Metz
Pleasant Prairie
Ray Fix
Mike Missel
Montpelier
Chas. Fix
Harvey
Will Fix
Popular Excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central announces a May 19 popular excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis leaving Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m and arriving Minneapolis 8 25 a m St Paul 9 00 a m at a round trip rate of 4 59 Tickets are valid for return on any train until May 22 A tourist sleeper will be attached and reservations available from agents See bills or talk to ticket agents for details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Twin Cities
Mason ic Society Notes Iowa Lodge 2 A F and A M
Mason ic Society notes list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M on the first Tuesday evening each month with W M A W Scott and secretary S L Johnson. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M holds stated convocation on the second Friday monthly with M E H P W H McCoy and secretary S L Johnson. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday in Stein's music hall with J T L Lezotte and L Johnson recording. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave on the third Wednesday monthly led by G D Lezotte E C and W H Graff secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezotte
E. C. W. H. Graff
G. P
Pearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Bust Second Street
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
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Jacob Seeman
Madison
Wisconsin
J. H. Mundt
East Third Street
Mark Coyner
Butler Building
Second St
WM. BO Kenk
West Liberty
James Davis
Davenport
J. P. Martin
Osage
F. J. Leonard
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Hart
Black
Ray Beeson
Alex McIntosh
Belle Plaine
A. A. Mead
Chas
Reginar
Louise
John Close
Hazel Dell
Rebekahs
Will Nichols
Estherville
Tom McCarthy
Dave Cornwall
Downey
Rock Island Railroad Company
West Fourth Street
Floriculture Society
W. V. Elliott
Knoxville
Roy Chase
Jela- Bert Hogue
Wheelen
Council Blaffs
Wesson
Elm Street
Ed. Lewis
Jou Webster
Oscar Morris
McCrory
Kansas
Isaac Hale
Columbus Street
Daisy Johnson
Ed. Watson
Susan Watson
Fourth Street
Elliott King
Montana
Estelle Collier
Morse
Cox
A. M. Association
Ray Griffith
John McDermott
Evans
Ora
Plum Grove
Ira Lambing
Theo. Zipp
West Branch
Lewis Barnes
W. H. Snyder
H. L. Shearer
M. V. Jordan
A. M. Garrett
N. R. Letts
David
Hall
Pearl Masonholder
Pearl
J. H. Thompson
W. H. Griffin
Wm. Wilson
John Kammerer
A. Eisenhart
Frank Lamaska
F. A. Stump
LETTS
Ndi
W. Ib
Weingarten Bros
Broadway
National Lead Co. Clark
St.Louis
Pomeroy
Ill
Wm. Epperly
Washington
Chancey Epperly
Epperly
Shoppa
Orlena
Sheese
Elden Rickey
Fred Shoppa
Geraldine
Drury Fisher
Rock Island County
Etta Boruff
Joy
S. A. Boruff
C. H. Thornhill
Leo
Will Retherford
W. F. Spence
J. B. Epperly
Kate Spence
Society
Felecta Cnarten
Fanle Reimicke
August Othmer
Sec
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Arnie Ue 815
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dundar
W. C. Towers
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
James Morris
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge
D. Uv. W
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Lows Avenue
FE. L. Kemptner
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emma Hoefflin
Maggie Kiindolph
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Fast Second Street
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Abbloomington
FL A. A
Shammo Building
East Second St
W. D. Bowlby
EF. P. Day
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
Prairie Encampment
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
EF. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Major John
Grand Army OF the RY
G. A. R. Ball
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C. J. A. Leyda
Cook, Musser & CO. State Bank and Trust CO
P.M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
S. R. Cook
First National Bank
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