Journal want ads and local travel notices
Miss Belle Day traveled to Fruitland this morning. Rev J L Murphy headed to Iowa City. Wilbur Demorest went to Conesville. Mrs Amos C Strawn departed for Iowa City. Miss Nellie Murphy arrived from Wilton. Ada Hutchinson returned to Iowa City. Rev Clapp went to Kalona for a three day ministerial session. Mrs Rowntree returned to Fairfield. Rev Zimmerman traveled to Wapello for a German M E conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos C. Strawn
Iowa City
Ada Hutchinson
Clapp
Kalona
Ministerial Association
Zimmerman
Wapello
Burlington
Piles Cure Promised by Local Vendor
J. J. Havercamp offers a pile cure with a positive guarantee and sample free. Slogan touts “No cure no pay” at 50 cents per package. Piled among items is a claim of removing piles with a pile pipe free with each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Local News Notes and Appointments in Muscatine
A stream of brief items from Muscatine includes residents returning home from Dixon and Davenport while others visit family in Iowa City West Liberty and Marshalltown. Visits by Dr E G Guenther from Burlington and Guo Muendel from New Jersey City are noted along with hotel and dining tips at New Century restaurant. The A O U W Grand Lodge gatherings are mentioned with participants E H Dolsen and E P Day noted as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guo. Muendel
New Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hautsch
Fishing Season Opens at Spirit and Okoboji Lakes
The lakes in north western Iowa open for fishing on May 15 with strong claims of premier fishing. Hotels and boarding houses offer reasonable rates and lodging near Spirit Lake and Arnolds Park. A transfer bus will meet BCR&N trains at Spirit Lake to shuttle passengers to The Inn and Arnolds Park and return them to Spirit Lake in time for trains. For rates and train times contact a BCR&N agent or Jno. G. Farmer, AGP, Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnolds Park
Spirit Lake
Jno
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Estray Notice for Bay Mare Taken in by N Longstreth
Taken up by N W Longstreth a bay mare three years old with white hind feet one white front foot and heavy black mane and tail owner may reclaim by paying all costs N Longstreth May 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Longstreth
N. Longstreth
Typewriters and Supplies Bargains on Second-Hand Machines
Typewriters and supplies advertised with a large stock of second-hand machines and new Olivers. Rentals start at 2.59 per month. Ribbons available. Contact F. H. Shinn Typewriter Expert at Care Muscatine Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
Remedy Claim for Rector Cure Tops Per Cent Record
An advertisement promotes Rector as a remedy with a claimed 98 percent permanent cure rate for piles. It promises free samples and a money back offer if it fails, credited to J. J. Havercamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
J. J. Havercamp
Record Fire Signals Show 1901 Surpass All Years
The water works fire signal tally for 1901 is rising beyond the long-time average. Since January 1, 1901 the whistle has sounded 16 times with multiple dated locations and owners noted, indicating a record pace compared with previous years and the 32-signal peak in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fifth
W. Garlock
Lombard Street
Sarah Skolnik
Musserville
East Front Street
S. M. Batterson
H. Batchelor
Oak and Tenth
James McElroy
East Seventh Street
East Third Street
West Seventh
Cal Smith and Murphy
West Third Street
A. Healy
Mulberry
J. S. Kulp
E. Baker
South Murcatine
Teichmiller
West Liberty Notes Brighten Town Activities
Mrs Anna Cox returns from Missouri with niece Miss Haldeman. Miss Mattie Scott visits Davenport. Ganse home from Chicago Theological School on vacation. West Liberty high boys beat Springdale 12 to 11 at fairgrounds. Webber cottage occupied by Vanatta family on West Seventh while building home on North Calhoun. Floricultural society meets at Mrs Walter Brook home. sixteen ladies attend. June picnic planned. L G Murphy returns after attendance at I W U Woman's Guild annual meeting at Mt Pleasant. C G Pratt hosts M E Sunday school teachers at East Fourth Street. baptism for Frances Marion. rain disrupts gathering. ice cream, cake and strawberries served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Anna Cox
Missouri
Haldeman
Mattie Scott
Davenport
N. CC
Ganse
Chicago Theological School
Frank Barnes
Tipton
West Liberty High School
Springdale
Fairgrounds
John Vanatta
Webber
West Seventh Street
North Calhoun Street
Frank Wilson
Chicago
Floricultural Society
Walter Brook
North Columbus Street
L. G. Murphy
West Liiberty
I. W. U. Woman's Guild
Mt. Pleasant
C. G. Pratt
East Fourth Street
M. E
Frances Marion
J. E. Newsom
Missionary Convention Planned by M. E. Church
The ladies of the M. E. church plan a two day missionary convention this Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates are expected from across the district. Miss Ogborn, a returned missionary from China, will speak Thursday night and recounts of the Pekin siege last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Miss Ogborn
China
Pekin
Musserville Notes and Community Updates
Rev W L Clapp and wife returned from Fairfield after a pleasant visit with his parents. Chas F Nevins led the Brotherhood of St Pauls Bible study. S M Pease adds a summer kitchen to his tenement. Mrs S E Hoover, bedbound, can sit up and take nourishment. Mr and Mrs J H Pitchforth hosted guests for supper. Mrs Webster and Mrs Nichols of Frutland visited Mrs W M Stark. The May 17 school board election is under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Fairfield
Chas. F. Nevins
Brotherhood of St
J. H. Pitchforth
Webster
Nichols
Frutland
W. M. Stark
Want Column Adverts Prompt Exchange and Sales
Advertise wants in the Journal want column to reach readers seeking items and help. Mentioned are a wide range of goods from household appliances to furniture and animals, with prices at one-half cent per word. Readers can list wants or sales to receive quick responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
A New Fast Record by the Black Diamond Express
Train No 9 on the Lehigh Valley railroad set a new fast time on April 2 1901 covering 171 1 miles in 179 minutes from Weldon to Manchester averaging 53 3 mph. Allowing 28 minutes for stops the run would be 171 1 miles in 151 minutes at 67 9 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Weldon
Towanda
S.e
Sayre
Geneva
Manchester
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Relief for Catarrh
Advert claims Ely's Cream Balm is the best remedy for catarrh and nasal irritation. Testimonials from B W Sperry and J C Olmstead praise its effectiveness, noting no sneezing irritation and that the product costs 50 cents plus mailing from Ely Brothers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Conn
J. C. Olmstead
Arcola
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Mortuary Notice Rebecca Lamb Dies in Atalissa at 71
Rebecca Jane Lamb died at the family residence in Atalissa of progressive paralysis at 4 p m May 5 1901. Survived by husband Leonard Lamb two sons Emerson S and Charles H one daughter Hattie B and twelve grandchildren. Born Virginia June 25 1829 she moved to Harrison county Ohio about 1837 and married August 23 1849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Rebecca Jane Lamb
Rebecca Stewart Lamb
Virginia
Harrison County
Leonard Lamb
Amanda L
Emerson S
Mary H
Charles H
Hattie B
Death of Mrs Rebecca Lewis Remembrance in May
Mrs Rebecca Lewis died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Dubuque on May 9 after a brief illness. Born February 22 1820 in Winchester Virginia she was one of ten siblings. Survived by four daughters Mrs C H Hamilton Mrs Geo H Killeen Mrs J Emmett Brown Miss Emma Lewis and Cassius M Lewis of Chicago. Her husband Thomas Lewis left a long life in 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lewis
C. H. Hamilton
Dubuque
Winchester
Virginia
Andrew Heberling
Atalissa
Muscatine County
George Heberling
Winona
Minn
Thomas Lewis
Fors
Geo. H. Killeen
J. Emmett Brown
Emma Lewis
Cassius M. Lewis
Chicago
Revered mother laid to rest with peaceful passing
The obituary honors a beloved matriarch, noting her exalted character and tender legacy. It recalls the affection of her children and describes a tranquil death after years of effort, ending in burial at Dubuque at 10 am Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golconda
Polhill
Macon
Summer Homes in the Lake Country Resorts Listed
Northern Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lake country hosts hundreds of summer resorts along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway line. Notable spots include Fox Lake Delavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra The Dells at Kilbourn Elkhart Lake Madison Minocqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and more. Send six cents for illustrated booklets “Summer homes for …” and “In the Lake Country” with your address to F. A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee
Okoboji
Big Stone Lake
Lake Country
F. A. Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
F A A Plans Friday Meeting To Welcome Southeast Association
All members urged to attend Friday evening May 17 to discuss entertaining Southeast law association officers. A Yankee Social and media discussion will follow. Members should notify others upon reading the notice. President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eastern Law
Association of the F. A. A
Scenic Lehigh Valley Line Delivers Beauty and Speed
The Lehigh Valley railroad route from Niagara Falls to New York and Philadelphia offers entrancing mountain scenery. Passengers enjoy panoramic views, fast trains, dining cars, and a la carte service along the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
I-o-do Heals Antiseptic Powder Ad
Why I o do Heals. It is an antiseptic that cleans wounds and sores keeping them free from germs drying up poison and pus It soothes inflammation and irritations and prevents festering of cuts wounds burns and scars It comes as a healing powder 25c a box Druggists.
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Daily Journal
Luise Battey
Ilg West
Gilover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
Belle Day
Fruitland
J. L. Murphy
Wilbur Demorest
Conesville
Nellie Murphy
Wilton
Thomas
Monarch
Waltham
Frank
Tom Brannan
Dixon
A. J. Hurlbut
Fiour
E. G. Guenther
John Appel
J. F. Gaunt
Will Bishop
G. O. Morgridge
Ben Hannan
Rock Island
la Grille & Son
Hirt & Griffith’s
Wiesse'’s
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
Justice Howe
Marshalltown
Grand Lodge of
H. C. Madden
Grand Lodge of the
Hattie Miller
Summit
Gussie Mull
Grand Lodge
Degree of Honor
Will Dunsmore and
Child
Oskaloosa
John C. Nietzel
Sycamore Street
Clara Balluff
Ed. Gabriel
Harry Ryan
Mrs. Ryan
W. L. Mull
Dr. Wood
E. H. Dolsen
E. P. Day
Lawrence
Kan
Muscatine
General Council
Dean
Will M. Narvis
Grand Lodges
Clayton Morford
Collumbus Junction
Columbus Junction
Httle
Tle
Maximillian Hartung
South Muscatine
Grove St
First Baptist Church
Minnie Headley
Edward Schoemaker
Jesus of Nazareth
Fowler
St. Matthias School
Father Laurent
Leonard Umscheid
Neidig Book Store
Charles Bridgman
West Second Street
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
Knights of Pythias
Elliott
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Fuller Bros. A
Fuller Bros
Bartemeter
Ninth Street
Town Avenue
Chestnut Street
Black Diamond Express
Mortuary Record
Site Mountains
Ccs
TAR ‘Bhadoield ‘Regulator
Srdspriarroa Vayrsrqt
Atlanta, Ga
Taber
Taber’s
Pepsin
Muscatine Street Railway Company
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