Batterson Stores Win Final Indoor Base Ball Game
Batterson Stores clinched the Commercial League indoor baseball title by routing Roach and Musser 9 to 1 in the last series game. Ed Gunzenhauser scored Roach Musser’s lone run. Batterson dominated the rest as totals show six games played with Batterson 10 wins, Roach and Musser 4, Record 4, Journal 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterson Stores
Roach & Musser
Record
Journal
Y. M. C. A. Gymmusiuum
Batterson
Ed. Gunzenhauser
M. Batterson
Gunzenhauser
Qeller
Priester Fuller Klein
Fred Ficken Easterly
Davis Kautz
John Ficken Ruckdeschel
Henry Ficken
Gammes
New Cure For Weak Lungs Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption claiming it cures coughs colds grip and all lung troubles or no pay Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 5c or 1.00.
Burglar Strikes Snakenberg Homestead Near Sigourney
A burglar entered the Snakenberg homestead six and a half miles east of Sigourney on Harper road around midnight. He climbed to a window, cut phone lines, and escaped. Sheriff and marshal pursued a man seen on the railroad track amid a thunderstorm. John Doyle was arrested with loot including two gold watches. A second stranger was later cleared by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Snakenberg
Harper Road
Misses Snakenhberg
Grimes
Baty
John Doyle
Doyle
Muscatine Wins State A O U W Convention Bid
Delegation from Muscatine faced light rain as they secured the next biennial A O U W state convention at the Cedar Rapids meeting. S L Johnson handed the invitation to the grand recorder and Muscatine was chosen to host, with strong support from the Commercial club Retail Merchants and city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Cedar Rapids
S. L. Johnson
Grand Recorder
Commercial Club
Retail Merchants Association
Squire H. S. Howe
Davenport
William Narvis
Doyle Bound Over After Preliminary In Theft Case
John Doyle waived preliminary hearing before J P Parker and was bound over to the grand jury after the late hour argument. Henry Shhrader of German township testified Doyle had worked for him and that the name Doyle gave officers was his true name. Mrs Albertine Neuman died at her North Sigourney home last Sunday at 9 35 p m. funeral held at German St Pauls church Wednesday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev C A Heldberg and Rev Woolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snakenberg
J. P. Parker
Doyle
Henry Shhrader
German Township
John Doyle
Albertine Neuman
North Sigourney
Obituary of Sue Ritter of Louisa County
Sue Ritter born January 1519 died April 25 1905 valued for kindness charity and conscientiousness. Survived by wife three sons John Harvey and Walter four sisters two brothers and two cousins Mrs Frank Idle Letts Ia and Mrs Frank Gresham Wapello Ia. Funeral held April 27 at 11 a.m. Cedar Bethel with Rev Chaversman officiating burial Cedar Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ritter
Ritter
Louisa County
John
Harvey
Walter
Frank Idle
Letts
Frank Gresham
Wapello
Cyclone Rips Through West Liberty Area Causing Damages
A May cyclone northwest and north of West Liberty Iowa caused extensive destruction near Downey Springdale and Centerdale. Barns windmills outbuildings and a few houses were leveled or damaged. Jad Wright was injured when a wall fell on him. others reported minor injuries. The storm damaged Pearvale school chimney and scattered debris along its path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Downey
Jad Wright
Iowa City
Springdale
Centerdale
West Branch
Teckmans
Laurence
Teckman
Pearvale
Charlie Pownall
Jud Wright
Wright
Muscatine
Cedar Counties
Cedar County
J. B. Wright
Myers
Peatvale
Will Wilkins
Immediate treatment for wounds and burns recommended
The passage advises immediate application of a specific remedy for wounds and sores caused by accidents, including cuts, burns, scalds, bruises, and sprains, stressing prompt care to prevent worsening conditions.
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Pain Relief and Healing
Mrs. Jessie Farris of Elizabeth Kentucky testifies that Hamlins Wizard Oil healed her burned child freeing him from possible amputation. The advertisement claims fast relief from pain swelling and inflammation and asserts it prevents blood poisoning with a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Farris
Elizabeth, Ky
Mrs. Clark Brown Dies at 47 in Wilton Iowa
Mrs. Clark Brown a Wilton resident for nine years died after tumor surgery in Davenport St Luke's hospital following a week of apparent health. Survived by husband Clark Brown two sons Joe and Ulla, sister Dora Reed and brothers Marion and Will Franklin. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Presbyterian church with interment Oakdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Clark Brown
Davenport
St. Luke’s Hospital
Eastern Star Lodge
The
Royal Neighbors
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept
Wilton Depot
Joe
Chicago
Ulla
Dora Reed
St Louis
Marion Franklin
St. Louis
Will Franklin
Presbyterian Church
N. A. McAulay
Oakdale Cemetery
Deaths and illnesses fill Morgan's Pharmacy notes
Mrs. Sarah Miller of Aledo dies at about 45, leaving husband and two sons. funeral at L D S chapel. The column lists multiple local residents and family updates, noting illnesses, visits, and social happenings around Millersburg, Edgington, Viola, and nearby towns, with Dr. M. O. Haver and others in town. Edna Morrow dies of diabetes. funeral at Prof. Focht residence with Rev. McAuley. interment Oakdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Sarah Miller
T. C. Miller
Aledo
Lls
Terry
Eld. D. S. Holmes
Buffalo Prairie
J. H. Bethoven
James Burgess
Lena Lusen
T. Mcafee
Bridgfort
Bangess
Bailey
Marshalltown
L. R. Hyett
Walt Wakeland
M. O. Haver
Illinois City
Christian
Ilinois City
Andrew Cockshoot
Edna Morrow
Jas. T. Morrow
L. G. Focht
N. A. McAuley
Oakdale Cemetery
Local social events draw Cairo residents to May gatherings
Cairo youths enjoyed a Monday evening at Frank Sellers's home. A. H. Havenhill and Misses Josephine and Laura were Wapello visitors last Thursday. An entertainment is planned at the M B A hall on Friday May 12 with a children's day program by the Sunday school. Mrs Milo Longshore visited her parents, and Lee Riggle of Winfield stopped by Cairo Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Frank Sellers
A. H. Havenhill
Josephine
Laura
M. B. A. Hall
Milo Longshore
H. Wilcox
Lee Riggle
Winfield
May Kates Death By Own Action Buried Near Former Lover
May Kates took carbolic acid in a horse traders camp near Wyoming hill and died. She is to be laid to rest beside McMahon, who was killed near Bennett Iowa last summer when horses spooked a buggy she and McMahon rode in. Both were buried in Davenport in the same graveyard. Evidence at the coroner’s inquest showed she mourned the loss and wished to die with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Kates
Wyoming Hill
McMahon
Bennett
Iowa
Davenport
Constanty
Wilton Township Teachers Attend West Liberty Meeting
Yankee Hollow May 11 Miss Jenette Derby Della Cockshoot Myrtle Witmer among Wilton township teachers at West Liberty meeting. Mrs Bertha Bailey’s friends glad she is able out again. Frances Boot business visitor. Elia Mohr visiting home folks after month in Muscatine. Kate Hudler Vera Cummings also at meeting. Emma Luse and daughter of West Liberty visited Hudler home. F M Witter county superintendent visited Wilton township schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Hollow
Jenette Derby
Della Cockshoot
Myrtle Witmer
Wilton Township
West Liberty
Bertha Bailey
Frances Boot
Elia Mohr
Muscatine
Kate Hudler
Vera Cummings
Emma Luse
Hudler
F. M. Witter
Local Notes From Conesville and Area May 11
Mrs OConnell and daughter Mary Ellen of Moline visited with sister Mrs J S Sullivan. Maude Sanderson returned from Chicago. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Criss. The band stand nears completion and Conesville band plans next concert. Reformed church classes and a four day Iowa teachers session closed with many ministers and locals in attendance. Commencement program for Grace Reformed church set for June 1 1905 with multiple orations and music and Britton to preach May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
O'Connell
Mary Ellen
Moline
J. S. Sullivan
Maude Sanderson
Chicago
William Criss
John Gunderson
Nellie
Grace
Albert
F. W. Orr
Columbus City
Mmes
Blair and
Kelly
Columbus Junction
Lee
Frank Miller
Burlington
D. F. Boomershine
Little Rosa
Roosevelt Beck
E. A. Britton
M. E
Nichols
Reformed Ladies Aid
I. W. Jones
Iowa
The
Reformed Church
D. S. Fouse
Lisbon
S. Hoover
B. Black
Lone Tree
J. N. Naly
Tipton
J. B. Bloom
Wilton
Maquoketa
M. Loucks
D. D
Leighton
G. C. Baumgarter
Robi. Owen
Tom Kiotz
Owen Wehr
John Klotz
Mae Smith
Brunetta E. Storms
Grace E. Gunderson
Margaret L. Buser
Roy W. Jean
Jessie
Grace G. Stickney
New Boston Notes of Local Visits and Travel
New Boston items report S D Hodgson of New London visiting his brother and friends, while John Barnay traveled to Illinois City on business May 8. A card from Edna Rollins mentions her mother and sister enjoying the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
S. D. Hodgson
New London
John Barnay
Illinois City
Edna Rollins
Post Mistress Appointment Questioned in New Boston Ll
The notice mentions Lulu Chamberlain facing a question blank and petition blank for the post mistress position at New Boston Ll. A card mailed from Salt Lake City Utah notes health and travel to California and references 3000 pounds shipped by express in May. Assistant Postmaster General in Washington DC sent the blanks for proper filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Salt Lake
Utah
Express
Washington, D. C
Lulu Chamberlain
New Boston, Ll
Fine Draft Stallions to Stand at Letts Iowa Farm for 1905
Three stallions Bataclan Brabancon and Beaumont will stand for mares at W. W. Waener's premises one half mile south and west of Letts Iowa for the 1905 season. Prices insure a living colt Bataclan 20 Brabancon 15 Beaumont 10. Bataclan a black Percheron imported 1898 with weight 2200 2300. Brabancon a black Belgian foaled 1892 imported last year by Henry Lefebvre noted for size and quality. Beaumont a seven year old dapple gray French Draft ready for work. Prizes total 50 for best colts 20 15 9 5. pasture available for mares. horses open for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bataclan
Brabancon
Beaumont
W. W. Waener
Letts
Iowa
Singmaster & Sons
Henry Lefebvre
Belgium
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Independents
Rock Island
Castoria Fm
Sean
E. Liverpool
M. A. Decker
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
S.S
Barns
Hamlins
Mrs. Clark Brown
Wiliton
Wilton and Vicinity
Morgan’s Pharmacy
Old Reliable Blanchard Packing Co
Pancioation
J. E
Dr. Walsh
Tri-Cities
Wero
Walsh
McCullough Building
West Third Street
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
East Second Street
Ie Battey
Optician
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