Local Residents Attend Business in Muscatine
Local notices detail numerous residents visiting Muscatine for business and social engagements including H. Paulsen, Bert Lowe, J. T. Nangle, Miss Pearl Baker, Mrs. F. A. Lincoln, Miss Emma Howe, Mrs. John Kell, L. S. Chamberlin, Miss Verna Wade, Mrs. H. Gerard, Mrs. W. B. Lowe, Miss Jessie Blake, Mrs. Wm. Hunn, T. A. Barnes, Mrs. E. Brisbine, and others with travel on Wilton, Western, and Firefly trains. real estate rental and local events referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Baker
Moscow
Wilton
H. Hosford Dies at 93 in Muscatine Family Rites Planned
Hiram Hosford aged 93 died at 2 a.m. at his daughter Abs C A Peck’s Muscatine residence after a life spanning Conne cticut birth in 1813. A cabinet maker and veteran mason, he lived in Bermingham Wake man and Muscatine and will be interred at Woodhull Clover Chapel. Survived by wife, son Luther of Sandusky and daughter Mrs C A Peck. The service is at 5 p.m. at Peck home conducted by Rev Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Hosford
Abs. C. A. Peck
Mr. Hosford
Connecticut
Ohio
Bermingham
Loretta Higgins
Wakeman
Muscatine
Luther Hosford
Sandusky
C. A. Peck
Woodhull,l
Clover Chapel
Frisco survivor Arthur Shields recalls San Francisco quake scenes
Local youth Arthur Shields describes his escape from the heart of the burned district near the St. Francis hotel. He lost all but a suitcase, witnessed looting and fires, and found humor and courage in refugees camps before traveling to Oakland and Chicago. He would not have missed the experience for anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shields
San Francisco
Mr. Shields
St. Francis Hotel
Shields
City
Oakland
Chicago
Business visitors mingle in Sigourney May visit list
Sigourney Iowa May 12 W H Young Hedrick called on business and visited. Lon Brady Richland spent Wednesday and Thursday in Sigourney to handle business matters and buy wool. J F Ray Hayesville was in town for business. Bartz Oskaloosa visited relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
U. S. Express Company
Oskaloosa
Harry Dickey
Fremont
Iowa
Ern Parker
Nezperce
Idaho
Evelynn
Washington
J. T. Parker
West
Hastings
Neb
A. W. Kadel
Keswick
Nate Haldeman
Thornburg
Ray Hoyt
Webster
George Eyestone
Burlington
Dr. Eastburn
M. F. Riddell
Sam HecCain
Peter Turner
Francis Hamilton
Cc. C. Loffner
South Side
E. L. Root
Delta
Clyde Lyons
George James
Kate Gillman
What Cheer
T. B. Parker
Philip Palmer
Presbyterian Church
Auburn
N. Y
H. M. Gage
Fairfield
Rose Morgan
Des Moines
George Daut
Sigourney
Ad Anti-Diuretic Patent Remedy Promises Sleep Aid
An old advertisement touts Dr E Decthan’s Anti-Diuretic for bedwetting in children and adults. It claims rapid relief from nocturnal incontinence and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller with a $1 price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Fine Stallions Stand For 1906 Breeding at W W Wagner Stable
Three stallions will stand for the service of mares for the 1906 season at the W. W. Wagner stable located half a mile southwest of Letts Iowa. Bataclau a Black Imported Percheron is among the largest in the state and a top breeder. Brabancon 29512 a Black Imported Belgian is among the best young draft sires with admired foals. Lord Aesop a Blood Bay Standardbred may mature into a 1300-TB stallion. his sire Aesop 27805 has 21 sweepstakes, dam Jeanette 2.264 is a large 1200-T mare. Pasture available at reasonable price. visitors welcome for those seeking strong horses and a square deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wagner
Letts
Iowa
Bataclau
Brabancon
Belgium
Aesop
Jeanette
Lemon Bros
Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Sewer Improvements
Sealed proposals due May 21 1906 for sub sewerage district 2 main sewerage district 3 Muscatine Iowa. Work includes 614 feet 12 inch pipe 720 feet 10 inch 975 feet 8 inch 915 feet 12 inch basin connections 6 receiving basins 6 manholes. Bids bond 200 dollars. bids opened May 24 1996. city may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
City of Muscatine
J. J. Ryan
Muscatine Seeks Bids for Sub Sewer District 14 Works
Sealed bids due May 24 1996 by 7 30 p m to Muscatine City Recorder for sewer improvements in Sub Sewerage District No 14 Main Sewerage District No 1 including 180 feet 8 inch pipe and 530 feet 12 inch pipe sewers plus basins manholes and connections. Bid must include 100 dollar certified check and performance bond.
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Cures Mile tus Daugh ter in W Va
Heartrending report from Miletus West Virginia details a leg sore in A. C. Stickel’s daughter. Bucklen's Arica Salve applied and reportedly cured the ailment sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
Havercamp’s
Muscatine
Iowa
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Bucklen
Havercamp
White Collar Line schedules for Muscatine 1906
The Muscatine schedule lists Steamer Helen Blair operating Monday Wednesday and Friday with morning departures, and Thursday Saturday 6:30 a.m. service to Rock Island Davenport and other towns. Steamer Columbia runs Saturday 11:30 p.m. excursions and Tuesday services to Burlington. Moonlight cruises run until May 20 and after Oct 15. Round trip to Davenport on Sundays is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Helen Blair
New Benton
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Columbia
Muscatine
Helen Plair
Alore
Burlington
Ww. G. Block CO
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ToReeae
Mark
Stade
Cigar—Sc
American Cigar Company
Pearl City
H. Paulsen
Bert Lowe
J. T. Nangle
F. A. Lincoln
East Fifth Street
Nichols
Emma Howe
West Liberty
John Kell
Park Place
Columbus Junction
L. S. Chamberlin
Iowa City
Verna Wade
H. Gerard of
Conesville
W. B. Lowe
Jessie Blake
Wm. Hunn
Fairport
T. A. Barnes
E. Brisbine
Messrs
Paunchet and
Vanatta
el Paso
Andalusia
Waide
Cook-Musser Bank
Munroe, Agt
J. E. McIntosh
W. C. Detwiler
Tri-County
Emma Manlove
Miss Hoover
Miss Kopp
Peabeck
Johnson
Miss Brigham
Miss Downer
Kincaid
Mathews
Howe
Prof
W. F. Chevalier
H. Hosford
Calis
Masonic
Frisco
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Swan’s Jewelry Store
H Watches
Wagner & Wagner
Stampa
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Chicago, IL
White Collar Line Steamers
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