Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

6

Fortnightly club meets in West Liberty discusses Richard Harding Davis

West Liberty May 13 The Fortnightly club gathered at Mrs J C Hall to discuss Richard Harding Davis. Ida Morris read a life biography, Ed Sexsmith reviewed his stories, Eva Buckman read a selection, and several ladies attended. The next meeting is May 25 with Miss Nettie Anderson.

Wes Liberty J. C. Hall Richard Harding Davis Ida Morris Ed. Sexsmith Eva Buckman Nettie Anderson Levi Lundy New Mexico Bruce Purvis Iowa City C. S. Martin Muscatine J. D. Potter Rocky Mountain Limited Chicago Ill Ned Alice Maxson Davenport S. P. McGinley F. R. Woodhouse Wilton E. F. Schall Park Avenue Jack McCampbell Minneapolis, Minn R. H. McCampbell North Calhoun Street Hanna Kerr

Morning Sun Social News Highlights

Miss Hazel Selza and Miss Gladys Preston stayed with Miss Josie Dunn in Winfield Iowa over Sunday. Supt A Williams visited friends in Oskaloosa. Mrs Perkins of Letts hosted relatives in town last week. Florence Curran returned from Hedrick for a two day visit. Martha Cannon and others were called to Burlington for Tillie Nesbit’s illness. Willie Patterson visited relatives in Winfield. Dr C D Trumbull returned on Sunday.

West Branch Finley Adair Dave Cornwell Downey Thos. Smiley Milton Pythian Sisters Andrew Anderson Winfield Sweney Guy Cedar Rapids J. N. B. Parvin West Fourth Street George Moore Atalissa Will Nachbaur J. Breede Rock Island Ill Ace Brisbine Mary Scott Iowa City Sophia Klein Wilton George Klein R. H. McCampbell John Chas. McCampbell Marshall Ind Sadie Wilshire Muscatine J. E. McIntosh Hershey Hospital S. Chesebro Hintz Nichols Hattie Watters Isaac Haines West Liberty California T. F. Beveridge Merridith South Dakota Dr. Royal Des Moines The Homeopathic Medical Association of Iowa Hazel Selza Gladys Preston Josie Dunn A. Williams Oskaloosa Perkins Letts Florence Curran Hedrick Martha, Cannon F. M. Brown G. I. Hewitt Burlington Tillie Nesbit Willie Patterson C. D. Trumbull

Burlington man visits Albia host over weekend

Monday from Albia Iowa Herbert Schwaber of Burlington was a guest at the home of Wm Becks on Saturday.

Albia Herbert Schwaber Burlington Wm. Becks

Cedar Valley Social Notes and Local Visits May 13

Farmers begin planting corn around Cedar Valley. Locals report Sunday visits across Cedar and Muscatine places, church services, and numerous family gatherings. Several residents, including the McKillips, Stalkfleets, Chesebros, Passmores, and Greggs, are noted with relatives in Letts, West Liberty, Arden Pa, Galesburg, and Muscatine.

East Hill Huttig workers form potential baseball team

East Hill Huttig Manufacturing employees consider forming a local baseball team with strong factory talent led by Thomas Freeman. candidates include George Hermel ey, Herman Hollman, Doc Rosenfield, Walter Garmer, Whitey Woods, and August Colmer. the move follows Freeman who notes good material and may add outside players.

Huttig Thomas Freeman Muscatine Maroons George Hermeley Herman Hollman Doc’ Rosenfield Walter Garmer Whitey Woods Muscatine Independents August Colmer East Hill W.S. Freeland Wapello G. B. McCullough Park Place E. L. Paschal Columbus City W. D. Avery Park Avenue H. P. Baird Alice Hain Wilton E. Hayton California W. T. Hartman Cotter M. Day Caroline Marolf William Hardin, Jr West Liblerty G. A. Smith Washington, Ta Frank Fisher Isett Avenue Hills J. C. Schwartz Keota E. Schwartz Smalley Avenue J. O. Bell Emily T. Bell Newton N. J W. Edward Martin Sweetland Township J. E. Maris Nortonville

Frightful Biliousness Overcome by New Life Pills

A brief advertorial notes biliousness malaria and constipation are quickly relieved by Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad highlights Havercam's Prescription Drug Store as the seller and lists the price as 25 cents.

Dr. King Havercam

Lisle Stuart Visits Oak Grove as Families Gather

Lisle Stuart of Omaha visits his parents in Oak Grove. Ed Barnard hosts a dinner for friends. Young Ladies' Aid sews aprons and handkerchiefs with Miss Alma Satterthwaite and Miss Beth Satterthwaite. Next meeting at Miss Maude McCorroha's June 3. George Shields reports a Baltimore trip. Ned Horton’s barrack is struck by lightning and burns.

Oak Grove Lisle Stuart Omaha Neb J. C. Stuart Ed Barnard Aid Alma Beth Satterthwaite

Social and Visiting Notes From Buffalo Iowa

Mrs Robi Patnoe of Trenton Missouri arrives to visit the N H Patnoe home while Miss Hope Ackerly departs for LeClaire Iowa. Mrs Frank Moss returns to Davenport after a month with her parents the Egger family. Nellie Smallfield of Davenport visits the Appel home. Mrs Chas Schwertfeger and Mrs Frank McCoy of Muscatine leave after a brief visit. Harold Dorman of Burlington Paper Co. spends Sunday with his parents. A grand social dance is set for May 16 at the Buffalo Turner Opera House with Thomas Orchestra Muscatine providing music. Mrs Frank Bowser hosts the Sunday school class for an evening of amusements and refreshments.

Cedar Valley Raymond Nichols Chas. Chesebro John Passmore Amy Long Kate McIntosh D. H. Smith Mae Ira Kester Atalissa George Barnhart Galesburg Ill Mr. Rice Mr. R Muscatine H. Neil Carrie F. Butsler Letts G. B. Stephens Buffalo Robi. Patnoe Trenton N. H C. Appel Chas. Schwertfeger Frank McCoy Adolph Murer Harold Dorman Burlington Paper Co Buffalo Turner Opera House F. J. Neumeister Thomas’ Orchestra Helen Mildred Babbitt Calvin Foster Columbus Junction Albert McCullough F. Hammond Cc. R. Chown S. C. Wolford Joe Corbett Lone Tree C. F. Wolford Will Wolford Glen Nathan and Earl H. F. Babbitt

Springdale News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

Springdale Ia May 13 reports visits by Mrs. J B Guthrie Lone Tree Prof Henry Phelps Cedar Rapids and others. Birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Frank Chaver counts as local news. Community notices include Hannah James 91st birthday reception and a May 15 industrial exhibit at the Springdale high school.

Springdale J. B. Guthrie Lone Tree Ray Beeson Iowa City Henry Phelps Cedar Rapids Haskell Doctor Ray Miller Miss Maud West Liberty

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted as Healing Wonder

An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for a dangerous wound and various ailments including sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum with a price of 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Bucklen Havercamp’s

Housewarming Surprise at Chown Residence

In Port Allen Iowa May 13 about 50 relatives and neighbors surprised C R Chown and family with a housewarming party. Guests enjoyed conversation games and hypnotizing followed by a late lunch of sandwiches coffee peaches and cake as they lingered into the evening.

Port Allen C. R. Chown Mildred Marian Marsh Ralph Babbitt Cone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Colorado Rocky Mountains S. F. Boyd Iowa W. S. Underdonk Muscatine, Iowa Jennie Ransome Chet Parry A. H. Geertz Lloyd Dean Paul N. Spilger H. L. Blizzard George Foster Melvin Brown Orville and Elbert Florence Kautz Verna Wylie Hope Ackerly Emma Kuhn Verdie Wylie Stella Frank J. Eberhardt, Jr K. of P. Hall K. Lyons Manhattan Kan J. Bishop Chas. Frank Orr Emma Mayhaus Blue Grass Roy Flemming Baby J. Tuefel Wm. Fuller M. Missell Pine Mills M. Daly Frank Smith Frank Bowser West Front Street Ella Bishop Marie Claypool Hazel Smith Roy Anderson Rochester William Mather Daniel Barnhart Dc. P. Christensen Harry McCann Mr. Walters James Adams Cowan Lamb J. B. Rineley George Pelton Mrs Rexroth Grandview Bert Covell Sweetland J. W. Newkirk Hildred Hintermeister C. E. Schillig Neibert Joe Kinsley Wm. Welsh Topeka Frank Kemp John Craddock Sarah Cr Washburn-Crosby CO Fruitland John Free Preston B. Keith Shoe Co Brockton, Mass Aeave Furniture CO
Search Courier

Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication