Tenants Ready as Cook Musser Bank Building Is Demolished
Office tenants in the Cook Musser and Co State Bank building prepare to vacate as tear down work begins. Dr J S Kulp and Dr H M Dean have occupied offices for over 35 years and will relocate to nearby buildings while the bank moves to a new site as construction starts. The move is expected by the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank
J. S. Kulp
H. M. Dean
Dr. Kulp
H. C. Madden
Jackson Building
Iowa Avenue
Cook, Musser & Co. Bank
Bank
H. J. Dean
Hershey
Construction Plans Delayed by Ill Architect in Chicago
The illness of architect Paul V. Hyland at his Chicago home has delayed final plans and specifications by three weeks. The current room has housed the banks since February 1, 1870, the bank’s start date and shortly after the building’s completion.
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Paul V. Hyland
Chicago
Skin disease cure claim by Zemo and Zemotone
Advertisement asserts that Zemo and Zemotone draw germs to the skin surface and destroy them curing any skin or scalp disease regardless of cause or duration. Mentions E. W. Rose Med. Co. of St. Louis and window displays at A. W. Morgan's Drug Store with cure photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Zemotone
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
Pleasant Prairie Notes from May Visit and Local Social News
Mrs. Ervin Allbee spent the day in Muscatine. Marezarett and Emma Baker visited Wilton with their father who has been sick. Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler of Grinnell visit relatives nearby. T. L. Fowler and Mrs. Mary McElroy also Mr. Jas Fowler visited Montpelier. Mrs. E. A. Allbee on sick list. Ball game at Blue Grass drew many. Henry Stormer and family spent Sunday at Albert Peterson's. Mary McElroy and Pearl called on Geo. Grimm to see the fine girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Ervin Allbee
Muscatine
Marezarett
Emma Baker
Wilton
James Fowler
Grinnell
T. L. Fowler
Mary McElroy
Jas. Fowler
Montpelier
E. A. Allbee
Blue Grass
Henry Stormer
Albert Peterson
Mary McElory
Pearl
Geo. Grimm
Edna
Chicago
W. H. Hungate
Mr. Cavin
Lizzie Mellinger
Morning Sun
Robert
F. C. Shinnabarger
Louisa Eliason
H. Wilmering
J. S. McClary
Columbus City
Edna Paxton
Wapello
L. E. Lewis
J. Phillips
George McAvoy
Sampson Street
Vincennes
Ind
H. H. Wilson
Columbus Junction
James Borden
Eliza, Ill
Charlies Henlein
Clinton
Moonlight Excursions and Local Visits Highlight Week
The Muscatine Maennerchor plans a June 13 trip to Burlington by local steamer with arrangements to be announced. A first May 24 moonlight excursion by Pauchet band on the Columbia is set if weather cooperates. Remote travel and family visits fill the Muscatine area as residents journey to Chicago Wapello Washington and Columbus City with assorted relatives.
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Paudiet
Columbia
Pauchet
Maennerchor
Burlington
Muscatine Maennerchor
Local visits and travel notices from Columbus Junction area
In Columbus Junction and nearby areas on May 7, residents and visitors were noted. Mrs. John Oakes and baby Parry J of Iowa City visited relatives. O. P. Wilcox and attorney C. A. Carpenter traveled to Muscatine for a button factory project. Claude Hill and R. T. Jones also traveled to Des Moines and Keota respectively. An orphan boy named Rosco Denison, 12, sought work after arriving on a train from the east. depot staff investigated his background.
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Columbus Junction
John Oakes
T. W. Hendrickson
Chicago
Orley Wilcox
O. P. Wilcox
Frank Brown
Letts
Presbyterians Honor Mothers in Day Services
Mothers day observance planned at First Presbyterian church with white carnations for attendees. Dr J N Elliott to deliver the sermon at morning service and special music. Christian Endeavor services at 6 30 feature a program devoted to mothers.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Christian Endeavor
Block extension progresses rapidly from Muscatine to Eldon
The automatic block system on Rock Island line from Chicago to Muscatine is being extended to Eldon with many power cells completed and battery wells dispatched. Work starts at multiple points to finish simultaneously despite bad weather. crews advance along the line. A German Lutheran Aid society group celebrated Mrs. Andrew Sanders birthday with sewing and a musical program. she received a tablecloth from the society and a fine supper followed.
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Rock Island Road
Chicago
Eldon
German Lutheran Aid Society
Andrew Sanders
Bismarck Street
Fishing Season Opens May Fifteenth On Muscatine Slough
The fishing season in Muscatine area opens May fifteen though residents have already fished. High water has aided crappie catfish and pike catches by allowing river fish into the upper slough. Boating is expected to be good if water stays high. South End Locals report local visits and street work updates as residents travel.
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Iowa
Iowa Fish and Game
Mittman
From sail to steam to food reform this bright morning
The passage extols steam propulsion over sail, electric light over oil lamps, and healthier, lighter meals. It claims modern foods like E-C Corn Flakes and Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes improve digestion, energy, and daily productivity for all ages, including children and invalids, urging readers to look for the E-C Mark.
No one too old to learn cure with Dr King’s Discovery
The notice promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a cough and cold cure sold at 50 cents and 1 dollar. It mentions Haver camp’s Prescription Drig Store.
Notable Local Weddings and Travels Cover Buffalo Social Scene
Edith and Millie Striecker spent a day shopping in Davenport with Frances Flemming returning home after visiting J. C. Teufel. A Linwood dancing party drew about forty guests near Buffalo. G Stevens of Rock Island visited C Frank then headed to St Louis for a month. Ed Kane and Ed Ochsner visited Davenport relatives. Flora Moorhead, Davenport high student, visited home. Carl Braun of Montpelier and Ella Bishop of Buffalo wed in Davenport. they will reside in Montpelier where he works.
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Buffalo
Ifa
Edith
Millie Striecker
Davenport
Frances Flemming
J. C. Teufel
Linwood
All. G. Stevens
Rock Island
C. Frank
St. Louis
A. Murer
C. Kautz
Ed. Ochsner
G. Dorman
Flora Moorhead
Davenport High School
R. N. Patnoe
Congress Park
Ill
Rob Patnce
Harold Dorman
Carl Braun
Montpelier
Ella Bishop
Miss Bishop
West Buffalo Prairie social notes May 7 Ill
West Buffalo Prairie Illinois May 7 reports Henry Potter injures foot on a spike. Oakley McGinnis and Gid Reed visit Muscatine. Sherman Powell family visit Clyde Kent. Mrs May Wheeler leaves for home with Will Powell to Muscatine. Sherman Powell Floss Hayes shop in Muscatine. Tommy Fisher loses a horse. Ladies Aid plans May 13 dinner at Mr and Mrs Wm Kistler.
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West Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Henry Potter
Oakley McGinnis
Sherman Powell
Clyde Kent
May Wheeler
Will Powell
Muscatine
Gid Reed
Floss Hayes
Tommy Fisher
Ladies’ Aid
Buffalo Prairie
Wm. Kistler
Muscatine Real Estate Transfer to Herman Leudtke
Transcribed by G M Titus real estate agent Muscatine Iowa Muscatine Improvement and Manufacturing Company transfers lots six seven eight and nine block Park Place addition to Herman Leudtke.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Muscatine Improvement & Mfe. Co
Herman Leudtke
Park Place
Property transfers in Muscatine records show varied grants
Transfers list multiple parcels in Muscatine including Park Place additions and city blocks. Names include Stortz Fred et ux, Fred Bast, William Reddington, Rebecca Hoopes, Milton Rice et ux, and buyers G. J. and C. Hampe. Amounts range from one dollar to one hundred sixty dollars.
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Muscatine
Stortz
Fred
Fred Bast
Park Place
Reddington
William
Rebecca Hoopes
City of
Rice
Milton
G. J
C. Hampe
Judson to Speak at Chicago Commencement
Harry Pratt Judson president of the University of Chicago will deliver the commencement address at the University of Iowa on June 16. The announcement comes from Iowa City where the event is set for mid June.
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University of Chicago
Iowa City
Harry Pratt Judson
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