Muscatine Journal items from Letts to Keokuk and beyond
The Muscatine Journal reports on residents like Oliver Eliason of Letts and G H Corwin of Fruitland visiting Muscatine, local business moves at Bond’s hardware and Sash and Door, a new naptha launch by Henry Manthe, and planned athletic meetings at the Y M C A. It notes railroad arrivals, farm rains improving ground, and community notes including a jail term inquiry over George Wright and a sale rumor about the Washington Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Manthe
Iowa
Henry
Muscatine Lumber Mill Amazes with Sawmill Lineup and Manpower
A visit to the South Muscatine Lumber company mill reveals a double rotary band mill setup including a ten inch band saw, a gang, shingle and lath mills. Workers slice hardwood logs into lumber daily, with a crew described as skilled and efficient. Nearby, Ned Burns suffers a severe accident at home, tripping a wall brace that collapses and fractures his arm. Also noted are the new Iowa built gasoline launch named Iowa, J H Highberger's railroad move to St Joseph, and local garden and home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Prescott
Tom Thumb
Muscatine
Ned Burns
East Hill
Henry Manthey
Iowa
Mississippi River
J. H. Highberger
St. Joseph
Trenton
Wm. Appel
Mr. Highland
Clinton Street
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Close Neighbors Chronicle Local Life
A compact column titled Tine's Close Neighbors covers personal, social, and political events from joyous births to philosophical observations. Journal correspondents chronicle everyday life, offering a window into community happenings and thoughts.
Ely’s Cream Balm Recommended By Clergy In Montana and New York
Rev John Reid Jr of Great Falls Montana endorses Ely s Cream Balm as a positive cure for catarrh when used as directed. Rev Francis W Poole of Helena Montana reports six weeks of use left him cured. Joseph Stewart of Buffalo New York says the balm does not irritate or cause sneezing and is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Ely
Francis W. Poole
Central Press Church
Helena
Joseph Stewart
Grand Ave
Buffalo
N. Y
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Across Muscatine Island Tour Highlights Local Agriculture
A drive across Muscatine Island showcases matured farming methods, hotbeds, machine planted cabbage, and potato rows attracting visitors. Farmers prepare for corn planting as rains revive fields. Local news notes Rev Mehaffe leaving the M E church, Bettie Miller hosting a musical, Linn selling land to Mitchell, and Thorp foundations near finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Island
Mehaffe
M. E
Bettie Miller
Nebraska Street
O. H. P. Linn
Clem Mitchell
J. Geiger
Dr. Thorpson
Thornton
PD. H. Westbrook
Neal Quimby’s Runaway Damages Wagon and Team
Neal Quimby, living six miles southwest, had a bad runaway Saturday evening causing considerable wagon and harness damage. One horse fell during the escape. no word on injuries. Mrs. Schoffer of Davenport visits Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Brown and plans a concert in the opera house Friday night. Mrs. Schaffer lectured there Sunday to a large audience. John Stephens and his carpenters went to Cedar Monday to build a new barn. Mrs. John Stephens returned from a visit at Caroline Brown’s. Lincoln and Dickerson paint near Letts. J. W. Rummells repainted his hotel roof. Charles McElrea stopped at the county seat. Mr. Babbitt of Conesville visited Saturday. Dave Legler called Monday. Miss Maud Lincoln spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Quimby
Schoffer
Davenport
Rufus Brown
Opera House
Schaffer
Conesville
Dave Legler
Concord Notes On Local Life And Travel
Miss Ina Wagner returns home to help her mother fall ill. Miss Milly Foster visits Muscatine to see her ailing uncle. Farmers plow for corn as rain limits news. Various residents share Sunday and weekend visits from Letts to Fredonia and Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Wagner
L. Foster
Milly Foster
Junction
Muscatine
Chester Williams
Lelia Lowe
Henry Lupton
Harry Gipple
Letts
Maggie Littrell
Miss Coder
Wool buyers and local funerals in East Buffalo
In East Buffalo Illinois Mr Braunell of Woodhull is purchasing wool at 20 4 cents per pound. He notes tariff protection helps farmers raise quality sheep and lambs. Mr and Mrs Joseph Boney Sr attended the funeral of old Mr Vetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braunell
Woodhull
Ill
Joseph Boney
Vetter
Local notes on families and politics from the week
The entry describes social calls and visits around Thursday the fourth including Mr Vetter Mr and Mrs Boney at a house service and at a son in law's. It notes the Congressional convention nominating Hon Geo W Prince for the fourth time and reports Isaac Mahaffe buying nine sheep for 19 lambs from John Drury's sale. It mentions Wm Keuneman rebuilding fences from Rock Island and Mrs A R Bull's relapse with rheumatism. Dale Kimball prostrate again and a scarlet fever case at Geo Kistler’s Marston merchant’s child. Mrs Sarah Lewis fell seriously ill Saturday night with a slight improvement Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetter
Boney
Isaac Mahaffe
John Drury
Wm. Keuneman
Rock Island
Keuneman
A. R. Bull
Joseph Bails
Mamie
A. R. Bail
W. C. Kimball
Dale
Geo. Kistler
Marston Merchant
Sarah Lewis
Weather notes and community notices from Buffalo Prairie
Cool days with light frosts hint at ample fruit if mild weather continues. Mourning for John Jeiley of the Journal. a Travel writer admired in many homes. Buffalo Prairie church to preach May 13 at 10 AM led by J W Frizzelle. Pasture stock turned out slowly, corn ground being prepared for planting. a warm rain is much desired to revive pasture. Muscatine visitors are numerous, boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
John Jeiley
Journal
Buffalo Prairie Church
J. W. Frizzelle
M. E. Church
Muscatine
Muscaine
Buffalo Prairie
Reverend Frederick Wm Judisch dies at 79 after church service career
The obituary outlines Rev Frederick Wm Judisch born November 11 1820 in Uckermark Germany marriage to Louisa Weisse in 1842 nine children four predeceased him and Mrs John Single couple years ago he preached in Pine Creek Grandview Davenport Muscatine and Davenport again retiring ten years ago after stomach troubles he died May 5 1900 at 11 pm Funeral services held at German Congregational church Davenport and Muscatine interment in Muscatine cemetery with sermon by Rev C F Finger Parkston SD
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Frederick Wm. Judisch
Uckermark
Germany
Louisa Weisse
John
America
Muscatine
Pine Creek
Judisch
Grandview
Davenport
Gustav
William
Halstein
Iowa
Peter Haas
Jacob Fath
German Congregational Church
Fifth and
Cedar Streets
C. F. Finger
Parkston
S. D
To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy
An ad style claim for Cascarets Candy Cathartic promises permanent constipation relief and a refund guarantee. The quirky copy suggests a bold health remedy with revenue terms.
Park Avenue Class Enjoys Pleasant Woods Picnic
Last Saturday morning Mrs Odell led a wagonette carrying twelve Park Avenue M E church Sunday school girls and escorts on a day trip to the woods. They visited Mr Biermans grave, played games before a picnic dinner, enjoyed orange cake, gathered wildflowers, and returned home happy. Mrs Odell thanks her class and the boys for their kindness and good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Park Avenue M. E
Bierman
Severe Iowa Storms Cause Damage and Fatality Report
Reports from Manson and Fort Dodge describe a May storm season with lightning strikes. J A Emmons died as lightning hit a chimney. barns, hay, grain, and livestock were destroyed, with multiple properties set ablaze and heavy losses. A Fort Dodge hotel and church were struck. panic ensued among crowds at Iowa College events.
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Muscatine
United States
Manson
Iowa
J. A. Emmons
Arnold Brothers
Pocahontas Mutual
Fred. Rubie
Jerry Dawson
Kale
Fort Dodge
Somers
Tara
Rogers
R. M. Wright
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Duncumb
Congregational Church
Gates
Iowa College
Old Man Drowns In Mississippi Near Dubuque
Wm Woolley a 70 year old carpenter on the lighthouse tender Lily drowned in the Mississippi River at the foot of Jones street between 4 and 6 pm. He was last seen at 4 pm in the pilot house and his body surfaced at 7:30 pm about 200 feet south of the boat. Remains were shipped to St. Louis. he leaves a wife and family there after over 25 years of government service.
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Woolley
St. Louis
Soldier to Speak to Fruitland Youth Friday
A. J. Odell, a Spanish American War veteran, will address Fruitland area youths on Friday night May 11 at Hopewell schoolhouse. He will recount wartime experiences in Puerto Rico and the sights from service with Uncle Sam. Admission is free and all are invited. rain postpones to the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Odell
Fruitland
Uncle Sam
Puerto Rico
Hopewell School House
Foresters Meet in Ottumwa Elects Officers and Chooses Sioux City
The Iowa Jurisdiction of the Independent Order of Foresters held its regular session in Ottumwa on May 8. A large attendance approved Sioux City as the next meeting place. Officers elected include H. C. R. J. A. Frize Fort Dodge APEC RB EB E Brown Dubuque M. V. C. R. H. K. Smith Council Bluffs H. Sec John L. Solm Dubuque E Treas Chris Ham Ottumwa H. Physician Dr C A Smith Clinton H Auditors M M Hoffman Dubuque Otto P Griger Dubuque Representative Supreme Court Peter Hoffman Dubuque.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Independent Order of Foresters
Sioux City
J. A. Frize
Fort Dodge
APEC
EB. E. Brown
Dubuque
Council Bluffs
H. Sec
John L. Solm
E. Treas
Chris. Ham
C. A. Smith
Clinton
New Buffalo Commander Takes Charge Today
Commander Swift, head of the ordinance bureau at Washington navy yard, assumed command of the cruiser Buffalo, relieving Captain McKenzie. The change was announced in Washington on May 8.
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Buffalo
Washington
Swift
Washington Navy Yard
McKenzie
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway Pays 14 Percent Dividend
Cincinnati May 8 The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company paid its quarterly dividend of 14 percent today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company
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Sash and Door Factory
W. C. Mayland
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Christina Neibling
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