Former Cone resident Leslie McCurdy dies at 29
Leslie McCurdy born in Conesville and raised in Des Moines died May 12 in Des Moines after paralysis and a stroke. He served in the United States Navy until a year ago and recently regained movement in his right arm. He is survived by his parents Seth and ...
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Conesville
Leslie McCurdy
Des Moines
Leslie
Navy
Virginia
Sarah McCurdy
Margaret Tipton
Seth McCurdy
Rolland
Leta
Pearle
Zula
John Busch
Funeral Held for J F Doty in West Liberty
In West Liberty Iowa on May 13 the funeral for J F Doty who shot himself in his hardware store Monday night was conducted at 2 30 pm by Rev George Furniss of the Presbyterian church. A large crowd attended and floral tributes adorned the bier. Interment will be private tomorrow. The exact motive remains uncertain though not thought to stem from temporary insanity.
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West Liberty
J. F. Doty
George Furniss
Presbyterian Church
Doty
Muscatine
Winfield
Thos. Osborn
Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Lightning strike kills Bert Hagenbaugh in Barn
In Lincoln Iowa Bert Hagenbaugh was struck by lightning and killed while standing in a barn during a severe thunderstorm Thursday morning. The report notes other local social visits including Louis Haur from Downey visiting relatives and local residents attending a play in Lone Tree.
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Lincoln
Bert Hagenbaugh
Louis Haur
Downey
Elmer Stock
Walter Timmerman
J. Burrs
Alfred
Oscar Wiese
Frieda Schuessler
Chas. Perczek
Claus Lutze
Sweet Girl
Lone Tree
Muscatine boosters complete first historic trip
Muscatine boosters wrapped up the first booster trip in city history. Merchants represented Pearl City on a two day tour visiting Washington Columbus Junction Wapello Keota Sigourney Ollie Morning Sun Oakville Grandview and Winfield. Local receptions included Washington Commercial Club and Keota mayor Clark with a $50 contribution. the group praised home trade and urban cordiality.
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Pearl City
Huttig
Muscatine
J. L. Giesler
Boosters
Washington
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Keota
Sigourney
Keokuk County
H. W. Zeidler
Morning Sun
Oakville
Grandview
Boosters Receive Warm Welcome in Oskaloosa Stop
The Muscatine boosters arrived dusty but spirited at Rose Hill and Oskaloosa. Paudhet's band played patriotic tunes including Dixie Land while locals gave a cordial reception. Businessmen and residents praised the town and shared friendly exchanges before the march continued.
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Boosters
Rose Hill
Oskaloosa
Paudhet
Dixie Land
Trial aboard train visits small Iowa towns yesterday
The first Iowa Central stops yesterday were small and the crowd tired. A on train trial was held between stations with Charles E. Fox as judge and I. S. Pepper as prosecuting attorney. J. L. Giesler defended. Will Jayne served as sheriff and Raymond Titus as clerk. The prisoner does not.
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Iowa Central
Charles E. Fox
I. S. Pepper
J. L. Giesler
Will Jayne
Raymond Titus
Muscatine Booster Amos Kemble Leads Long Ride
The Muscatine booster trip highlighted Amos Kemble aged 82 marching in every town while the band delivered nearly 170 marches plus a concert at Ottumwa. Despite rough travel the group finished the journey in good spirits with praise for the band and railroad help.
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Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Panchet
Coffee to Postum Conversion Allegedly Relieves Gas and Headaches
A reader recounts misery from coffee including gas and sleepless nights, then reports relief after switching to Postum boiled 15 to 20 minutes. The letter says headaches and insomnia vanished, and the beverage proved delicious, prompting ongoing use. The ad urges more letters and notes continued authenticity.
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Postum
Wellville
Plogs
Muscatine Boosters Ride with Rail Officials to Support
The Rock Island furnished the first class equipment for a Muscatine booster trip with C H Caswell L E Severance C C Gardner and Trainmaster Walker aboard. Mr Caswell stayed with the boosters until Wapello. Iowa Central took charge at Oskaloosa. Broderick and Trainmaster Luse rode along. General Manager Howard joined at Elrick and Mr Coe at Richland. The crews were cordial and enthusiastic boosters.
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Rock Island
C. H. Caswell
L. E. Severance
C. C. Gardner
Walker
Mr. Caswell
Wapello
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Broderick
Luse
Muscatine
Elrick
Howard
Coe
Richland
Muscatine Booster’s Faithful Helper remembered
The passage hails a devoted Muscatine booster known for ensuring comforts and timely distribution of souvenirs. It notes his ready assistance to the group and his steady promotion of Muscatine, endearing him to all.
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Boosters
Booster Calls Bring Oskaloosa Travelers Closer to Home
Muscatine residents praise F. W. Bishop of the Iowa Telephone Co for placing Booster Calls on the free list. The feature let locals meet husbands brothers and sweethearts waiting at the Larey hotel telephone booth for brief chats with folks at home during the trip.
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Muscatine
F. W. Bishop
Iowa Telephone Company
Larey Hotel
Oskaloosa
Boosters Call Home After Busy First Day
During a Muscatine dinner at the Lacey hotel Theron Thompson urged Boosters to return home at once due to high trade from the first day. The dispatch drew loud applause and Thompson received a celebratory cheer. Rosy Kemble lost his hat but bought a cap to wear as a sky-piece.
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Lacey Hotel
Theron Thompson
Boosters
Mr. Thompson
Obituary of Mrs. M. A. Todd of Lone Tree Iowa
Mrs. M A Todd born Bristol England November 19 1825 died Lone Tree Iowa May 8 1999 aged 83 years 5 months and 19 days. She married Daniel Todd in Liverpool England April 1848 and fourteen children were born. one daughter Mrs D Phillips of Lone Tree and one son in England survived. Remains were taken to burial in Lynnville Jasper County Iowa. Funeral service held May 10 at M F E parsonage with Rev J A Boatman presiding and a long list of mourners and pallbearers.
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M. A. Todd
Bristol
Eng
Lone Tree
Daniel Todd
Liverpool
D. Phillips
England
Mr. Todd
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Todd
Punsheon
Pope
McCauley
McKenzie
Charles Garret
Shaw
Buriial
Lynnville
Jasper County
Rheumatism Cases Helped by Liniment and Massage
Nine of ten rheumatism cases stem from muscle rheumatism caused by cold or damp conditions and do not require internal treatment. Relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the affected parts with each use. The product is described as pleasant and worth its cost, priced 25 cents, large 50 cents.
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Chamberlain
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