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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
6
A compact Neighbors section summarizes daily happenings from nearby towns with brief reports on local events, assorted activities, and human-interest notes reflecting the life of the community and its residents.
Miss Minnie Pierson of Springdale visits Professors Hill. Oda Romaine from Muscatine spends weekend at home. Dr. Townley of Muscatine visits patients. Mrs W L Gibson and Ivah plan Lincoln, HI visit. Cora and Ada John of Newton stop in. A H Floyd welcomes a baby boy Saturday. C L S C ladies host Miss Mary Brook on North Columbus Thursday 3:30 to 5. P E O convention at Centerville later this week. W D Ady to Sheldon to visit Ross family, en route Grundy Center. Mary Ohl of Morse returns home Monday. McKinnon family from Rock Island now in West Liberty. They live with Lou Chesebro at Calhoun and Sixth. Mr M is a railroad man. Josephine Powers of Mosinee, Wis., who lived here three years, also noted.
A brief note mentions boxes of climbing Arbutus sent within the past week, pleasing several friends and lifting spirits.
Rev W L Clapp preached at Hopson hall and Sabbath school formed with R T Hummel as superintendent Theo Drake assistant superintendent Maggie Contriman secretary A Hop son treasurer T E Fell chorister Jennie Fitzsimmons assistant chorister Mrs Belle Moore organist Miss Effie Hummel assistant organist Miss Mattie Bird Miss Lottie Rumery librarians Teachers to be chosen next Sabbath Epworth League outlines program for May 19 with multiple readings music and solos Frank Kemp recovering from illness and convalescing in Fruitland
Illinois City reports a few small updates from May 7 including local remarks and everyday happenings as residents consider what the Journal might want to know.
The town enjoys fresh, healthy vibes as residents busy themselves with painting plastering wallpapering and general cleanup. Notables include Lou Martin Mrs C Sedam Ed Baker Mrs Susan Essex Mrs John Thomas and Mrs M Reeves, plus W Troxel active in paints and plaster nationwide. Dr Twiggs returns from California and Grandmother Moore visits family.
J E Sanders and family visited Lone Tree and Ed Fitzgeralds with West Liberty guests. Will Hanna improves at his father’s home. Wool growers shear sheep as wool price declines. Downey and South Prairie church quarterly meeting set for May 11 12. Rain aids ground prep. wolves kill young pigs. Sanders loses a valuable young horse. Churchyard cleanup announced for May 10.
Wilton on May 7 records visits from Herrington Kansas and Des Moines. Davenport excursions include Mrs Etta Carter and Charles Ruff plus local families hosting Sunday gatherings. The Union Temperance League met at the Presbyterian church with varied program items. A visitor from California, Mrs Elizabeth Alingsworth, died May 5 and was sent home.
Cedar Bethel May 7 report notes a Saturday night party and dance at Cellie Blake's. New buggies are owned by Hugh Brown and Harry and Willis Littrel. Miss Fanny George visited aunt Mrs. Henry Wagner. Bert Switcher and Frank George stopped in Letts Friday. Mrs. Will Lowe and Mrs. Maggie Lupton visited Columbus Junction Saturday. No Sunday school due to rain. Eva Lee spent Sunday afternoon with friend Miss Lulu Littrel.
Scenic route description highlights lakes rivers and mountains along the Lehigh Valley line from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls and Buffalo. It notes the region traversed by the railroad and emphasizes natural features along the journey.
The past week was warm with six days of brisk wind and very dry weather. Showers and cooler air at week end improved soil tilth and grass growth. planting corn is well advanced and reports show above average acreage for the first week in May. Overall crop outlook is encouraging.
Railroad magnate James J. Hill has so many letters to answer that he can read a sheet of typing at a glance and rarely misses anything needing a reply.
Mrs. Jennie Locke of Arnold Minnesota describes a severe wagon accident last October in which a horse team wheel passed over her shoulder and body breaking bones and cracking her skull. She credits Mother's Salve with notable healing and partial recovery. The advertisement claims the salve can cure coughs croup colds and a range of skin ailments and has 30 years of use. It promotes vegetable oils and porcelain jars and is sold in various sizes.
Muscatine readers hear testimonials about Dean's Kidney Pills from local jeweler John Hands of Iowa City and customers at Haverkamp's drug store. Mrs Hands reports kidney relief after trying multiple remedies, then using Dean's Kidney Pills. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY distributes as US agents at 50 cents a box.
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