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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

6

Veteran of Two Wars Dies at Muscatine Home

William S. Peck born 1823 in Illinois and survivor of the Mexican and Civil wars dies at 1:10 this morning at 911 East Tenth Street Muscatine. He lived in Muscatine since 1882 with wife Margaret Patten and leaves three sons J M Peck Davenport G J Peck Marshalltown and W H Peck Muscatine and two daughters Mrs Mary Randleman West Liberty and Mrs Ida Godford Keokuk. Funeral arrangements likely under Shelby Norman Post G A R.

William S. Peck East Tenth Street Muscatine Peck Mexico Illinois Sucker Rock Springs Margaret Patten Jackson County Hershey Baptist Church Lfe W. H. Peck J. M. Peck Davenport G. J. Peck Marshalltown

Local Hero Peck Remembered After Sixty Years of Marriage

Obituary notes Mr. Peck died at eighty five after a long illness described as senility. He married sixty years ago and left a wife who cared for him in frailty. Peck served in the Mexican War and Union Army, rising to first lieutenant of Company E, Fifth Iowa Infantry, with battles at Iuka Corinth Jackson Champion Hill and Vicksburg among others.

Mr. Peck Mexico South Peck Fifth Iowa Infantry Iuka Miss Corinth Battle of Jackson Champion Hill Vicksburg

Mi o na claimed to cure all stomach disorders

A small tablet remedy named Mi o na from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promises to cure every stomach ailment in America and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. It claims to alleviate belching gas distress after eating heartburn biliousness and nervousness while restoring stomach wall strength for digesting all foods in a week at 50 cents per large box.

America Havercamp Havercamp’s Oklahoma Dr. Nott Nott

Booths Laxative Pills Endorsement Ad

As a tonic for the liver stomach and bowels I would not ask for a better remedy than Booths Laxative Pills Henry Van Atta Albion Mich Sept 19 1908 Booths Lax ative Pills for constipation 25 cents Store.

Booth Henry van Atta Albion, Mich Havercamp’s

Sox Blank Senators In Eleventh Inning Victory

Johnson delivers a brilliant pitching duel as the Sox edge the Senators 1 0 in ten innings. Four hits fall for the Senators in a tense late frame while the Sox prevail on a lone run.

Baseball results from yesterday across leagues

National League saw Boston fall to New York 1 to 2 as Brooklyn topped Philadelphia 4 to 2. Pittsburg and Chicago postponed due to wet grounds. American League Chicago beat Washington 1 to 0 in 11 innings. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. Other games postponed due to rain. Central Association results include Waterloo 2 over Quincy 6 and Burlington 7 over Jacksonville 0 with Kewanee 9 over Hannibal 6. Ottumwa 2 Keokuk 3 and Dubuque 0 Rock Island 6. Bloomington 2 Springfield 5 Davenport 2 Decatur 6 Cedar Rapids 2.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Ies Boston Se O'R Ss Ee Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Eee New York Te Ee St Louis Eesens Detroit Scents Sante 'S Cleveland Philadelphia Ewe Washington Eevee Peoria Rock Island Springfield Davenport Dubuque Decatur Cedar Rapids Etree Bloomington Central Association W. Pet Quincy Settee Hannibal Keokuk Kewanee Burlington Ottumwa Waterloo Jacksonville Boston New York St. Louis Lmacue Dubuane Cedar Rauids Quincy

Baseball Schedule Features Key A.L. Matchups

American League schedule noting Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland and Chicago at New York. The list outlines major league games without results.

Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Cleveland

Royal Neighbors hold fourth assembly at Columbus Junction

The Royal Neighbors of America Muscatine district hosts the fourth assembly in Columbus Junction with nine camps attending and a 50 member delegation departing on the 8 05 train and returning by 8 30 p m Wednesday. Mrs Kate Parvin of Muscatine is assembly secretary and Mrs Linda Neff presides due to Mrs Black’s illness.

Royal Neighbors of America Muscatine Columbus Junction Royal Neighbors Nichols Wilton West Liberty Iowa Kate Parvin Black Linda Neff Emma Bollenbach L. R. Vantuyl Woodbine Camp Wilton Camp Etta Rinehart Atalissa Wapello Camp Wapello Lena Willmering Nichols Camp West Liberty Camp West

Baseball Notes From May 11 Games Across Cities

Reports from Pittsburg Philadelphia and St Louis describe weary weather and delayed starts as teams like the White Sox Cubs Pirates and Giants prepared for upcoming matchups. Washington’s invasion of the west featured G Harrison driving in the lone run after eleven innings. Chance planned to attend the Cubs Pirates game with Brown likely starting, weather permitting.

Chicago Illl White Washington G. Harrison Senators White Sox Pittsburg Cubs Pirates New York Giants Chance Brown

Oh My Poor Back Kidney and Bladder Pills Claim Relief

Claim for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases attributed to uric acid. Describes symptoms like back pain and fatigue and warns of serious consequences if untreated. Testimony from Wallace H. Brunner and offer for a free trial box by mail from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.

de Witt Bright Wallace H. Brunner Ohio St Omaha Neb Brunner E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Ill

Assembly Officers Elected and Camp Reports

Music event at Wilton camp and installation of officers at Woodbine Play Wilton camp reports. Walcott camp recitation. Election of officers and venue selection for next assembly. Committees and program led by Mrs H H Wilson Mrs L R Wilcox. Officers listed: President Mrs Black Atalissa Vice President Mrs Linda Neff Columbus Junction Secretary Mrs Kate Parvin Muscatine.

Liberty Wilton Woodbine Muscatine Wilton Camp Walcott H. H. Wilson L. R. Wilcox Travis Catherine Bahns Ida Parkins Black Atalissa Linda Neff Columbus Junction Kate Parvin

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promo

An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy promotes improving health by toning kidneys and bladder and purifying blood. It claims to restore health and strength and contains no harmful drugs. A. W. Morgan, druggist, urges readers to start today.

Foley A. W. Morgan

Alumni Meet Sets Plans for Annual Reunion and Banquet

Morning Sun reports a high school alumni meeting Saturday to arrange the annual reunion and banquet. Iowa Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian church met Tuesday with licensure for Howard G. McConaughy and Frank E. Allen. Rev J R W Stevenson was released from Lake Reno care and W J Marshall named treasurer. Visitors included M Y Wallace R P Conaughy and others from Washington Sharon and Wyman.

Morning Sun Elmer Casten Alberta Canada L. M. Jarvis Washington J. W. Gawthrop Burlington Commission of Iowa Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church R. P J.S. McGaw D. Edgar Sharon C. D. Trumbull R. Elliott G. A. Edgar Wyman D. Love Howard G. McConaughy Frank E. Allen J. R. W. Stevenson Lake Reno W. J. Marshall George Cunningham M. Y. Wallace R. P. Conaughy Chas Abrahamson Bride Montrose Peter Abrahamson C. R. Zimmerman Charleston R. G. Pop

Stiff Neck Relief Alleged by Liniment Claim

The passage attributes stiffness in the neck to rheumatism of neck muscles and notes it is usually one sided. It claims quick relief from Chamberlain's Liniment and says most cases do not require internal treatment when fever and swelling are absent.

Local People and Visits Span Several Towns in Week

Residents and visitors across several towns share extended visits and travel. Ham of Marengo returns Monday evening as W A Thompson trips to Alberta, Richard Elliott heads to Denison to oversee a new house, neighbors and relatives visit in Muscatine Columbus City Mediapolis Toolesboro Keithsburg Idana Moline Seattle and Wilkinsburg with church duties noted in Sharon.

S. Robertson Ruth Tuck Mediapolis Elda Mildred Latta Hook and Daughters Toolesboro Wm. Beck W. S. Hall Elva Keithsburg J. G. Bergen R. H. Cavin John Mellinger Columbus Junction Leila Greer Idana Kan S. E. McElhinney Kimball Martin Winfield Snyder Sadie Butler Ruth Ainsworth E. H. Faris Washington Myrtle Snyder Mt. Union C. W. Enberg Moline Ill John Carlson Wilda Bergen T. J. Duryea Seattle Wash Morning Sun J. S. McGaw Wilkinsburg Frank Allen Sharon Church

Disgraceful Conduct Of Liver and Bowels Remedy

A humorous promo notes quick remedy for sluggish liver and bowels with Dr King's New Life Pills priced at 25 cents sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp

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