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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1905

Page

7

Cure Malaria with S. S. S. blood medicine claims

An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a superior blood purifier and tonic for malaria. It describes malaria sources from swamps and contaminated water, claims the medicine cleanses the blood of poison, boosts digestion, and relieves chills and fevers. A testimonial from I SHAPOFF of Louisville, KY supports a cure after years of relapses.

S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta W. Market St Louisville, Ky

Local News mixed arrivals depart for city and area trips

Cumulative notes list residents and visitors leaving for Wilton Letts Davenport and other nearby towns. Messages mention shopping trips business visits and relatives with numerous departures by train and steamer. Notices include dental hours and a Rescue Hose Co meeting. Long list of names and places appears in routine community roundup.

Funeral of the Late Thomas McGovern Held This Morning

Thomas McGovern, 43, a yardmaster for the railroad in St Joseph Missouri, was killed Friday evening when his tricycle was struck by an engine in the yards. His funeral was held at St Matthias church at 9 o clock with interment at St Marys cemetery. He left his city for St Joseph years ago and is mourned by a wife and three children. Attendees from out of town included Mrs T McGovern and three children Sister Mary Gregory and Mr Ledell.

Thomas McGovern St. Joseph Lawrence P. Flannery St. Matthias Church McGovern F. J. Leonard St. Mary's Cemetery T. McGovern Mary Gregory Des Moines Mr. Ledell Chicago

Electric Bitters Promise Health Through Clear Mind and Vigor

Advertises Electric Bitters as a tonic for a keen brain and vigorous body with a satisfaction guarantee. Claims to restore health and energy, urging readers to try the product from Seal Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Y M C A Conference at Niagara Falls May 26 31

The thirty second Y M C A conference for employed officers runs May 26 to 31 at the Cataract International hotel Niagara Falls. Prominent speakers include Dr W J Dawson James E Sullivan Henry C King and Stanley Hall with leaders from A U and universities attending. Special rail rates are arranged and the event aims to strengthen ties among secretaries instructors and subsecretaries.

Young Men's Christian Association Niagara Falls W. J. Dawson London Eng Sioux City Harry Stone Stanley Hall Clark University L. W. Messer Chicago Association Cataract International Hotel C. C. Mitchener Iowa New York A. M. Chesley F. B. Hoagland Princton N. J F. L. Willis Worcester Mass F. C. Green Toledo A. J. Cooper W. J. Frazer Philadelphia Dr. H. F. Kallanburg A. Nash Cleveland W. W. Adair Scranton

West Liberty Defeats Wilton Nine to Five in Township Game

West Liberty high school boys beat Wilton 9 to 5 Saturday. Levi Wilkinson was a passenger to Iowa City. Mrs. Joe Hodgson visited daughter Mrs. Irwin Atkins. Mrs. A W Hollingsworth and Misses Beulah Elliott and Helen Battey also traveled to Iowa City. Rock Island Independents won 3 to 2 at West Liberty. Mrs. Naftzgar of Wichita returned home after a week with Dave Naftzgar. Prof. E F Schall judged a West Branch Springdale debate.

West Liberty Wilton Levi Wilkinson Iowa City Joe Hodgson Irwin Atkins A. W. Hollingsworth Beulah Elliott Helen Battey Iowa City Saturay. Mrs. Roy Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Overman Atalissa Rock Island Independents Rock Island Naftzgar Wichita Kansas Dave Naftzgar E. F. Schall West Branch Springdale

Seven Barks Proves Effective for 68YearOld Man

A letter from Conrad Slagle of Burrows Indiana dated June 27 1904 reports his back and kidney troubles improved after using Seven Barks. He claims relief and urges39 depositing 50 cents for a full sized bottle with money-back guarantee. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store acts as special agent.

Conrad Slagle Burrows Havercamp’s

Monroe Doctrine Debate Gains West Branch Affirmation

The article notes an affirmative vote for the Monroe Doctrine stance in West Branch. Community events include music by Tharp Bros and Bert Lambing, church mission band activities, and local visits by residents. A storm wreck at a Wright place draws hundreds as repair work begins and trees tell the lasting ruin story.

United States West Branch Tharp Bros Bert Lambing West Liberty Dick Schenck Downey Sundey Kk. L. Beeson Atalissa Presbyterian Church Porto Rico Daisy Johnson Muscatine Miss Fogelsinger Rasmus Christiansen West Brand Margaret Burkhart Nichols Young People’s Societies Christian Church Hazel Henderson Hazel Hindee Irma Evans Wright Place Downey Springdale

Kalona Area Social Roundup and Visitors

Kalona residents and friends posted weeklong visits and events across Iowa. J A Fry called in Iowa City. Owen Griffith visited Wellman. families traveled to Marshalltown Central City Muscatine and Lone Tree for visits. A newborn boy blessed Mr. and Mrs Manass Miller. Meriam Wescott hosted a sixth birthday party for about 30 friends. Local births deaths and family visits noted.

Baby dies at three months on Tater Island

The three months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. James Williard died at their home on Tater Island Monday and was buried Tuesday at Parsons cemetery. Mr. Mayne was called to Illinois last week by the death of a brother-in-law. Eugene Sillick returned Friday from a visit with his sister Mrs. Oscar Hale of Wapello. Mamie McDowel went to Davenport to visit relatives. W. H. Sprague came from Quincy to spend the summer with his son Arthur. Arthur Peterson visited friends in Monmouth last weekend.

Toolsboro James Williard Tater Island Parsons Mayne Ilinois Eugene Sillick Oscar Hale Wapello Mamie McDowel Davenport W. H. Sprague Quincy Arthur Arthur Peterson Monmouth Iil

Itching Skin Diseases Relief Ad Claims Dr Hale Ointment

An advertisement promises instant relief and permanent cure for itching skin diseases using Dr Hale's Household ointment. It claims inflammation reduction, cooling, and healing eruptions with availability at drug stores or direct from Kettyon & Thomas, Adam 7.

Death of George Resley A long time Muscatine County resident

George Resley, born February 27 1827 in Knox county Ohio, died at his sister’s home near Nichols Iowa. A Civil War veteran he served in Company 1 Eleventh Iowa Volunteers marching with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9 30 from Mrs Wessons home near Nichols with Rev Crow of Lone Tree officiating. burial at Atalissa cemetery.

Knox County Ohio L. L. Ireland Muscatine County Iowa Moscow Nichols Besley Eleventh Regiment of Atlanta Georgia Sherman Wesley Wessons Rev. Crow Lone Tree Atalissa

Wapello Social Notes and Local Movements Highlight Week

Mrs. R. R. Hunt and children visit from Columbus City. Presbyterian missionary meeting at Mrs. W. E. Edwards. Mrs. W. S. Freeland and Julia return from Ainsworth. Ola Ogden back from near Grand View. Bert Tarkington visits relatives from Panama. Miss Mary Lyman dies in Pomona Tennessee. Wapello High alumni hold business meeting at Miss Nellie Hale’s home. Mrs. E. C. Allman travels to Muscatine then Maquoketa. Crescent society hosts Friday gathering. J. E. McCray installs 28 foot walk at store. Dr. Wm. Paxton spends week in Des Moines. German M E church members clean church home.

Wapello R. R. Hunt Columbus City Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church W. E. Edwards W. S. Freeland Misa Julia Ainsworth Ola Ogden Grandview Bert Tarkington Nathan Crutchfield Panama Mary Lyman Pomona Tenn Lyman Judge Lyman Wapello High School Nellie Hale E. C. Allman Musecatine Maquoketa H. W. Baker Crescent Society J. E. McCray Wm. Paxton Des Moines M. E. Church

You Take No Risk In using Dr King’s New Discovery

Claim for a cough remedy promises a cure for lung troubles with no pay. Advertisement notes prices of 50 cents and one dollar at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp

Sigourney Community Notes and Local Moves Highlight Week

In Sigourney May 15 residents report Guy Woodin of Oskaloosa tending business here after Tuesday. Mrs Phelps and son Waldo visit Hedrick with relatives. Seth Lesan to Cedar Rapids as timer for a hardware firm. M A Harrod of San Antonio visits. Highland Park game canceled. Local hires include Grimes as city street commissioner and Elsie Schillings named primary teacher in Hedrick.

Sigourney Guy Woodin Oskaloosa FE. E. Phelps Waldo M. A. Harrod San Antonio Texas Highland Park J. M. Richardson G. E. Kleinschmidt South Main Street H. S. McVicker Webster E. B. Rossiter Richland E. J. Grimes Jackson Brothers Elsie Schillings Hedrick School Alice Williams Joe Adams Centervime D. W. Hamilton Montgomery City Missouri Hel. Bryam Portland Oregon W. S. Stroud Hayesville

From Girlhood to Womanhood Lydia Pinkham Ad

A promotional piece touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aid for young girls entering womanhood. It cites letters from mothers and daughters praising cures of menstrual irregularities headaches and related symptoms and urges mothers to seek advice for their daughters at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Myrtle Mills Oquawka Matilda Borman Mrs. Pinkham Farmington Iowa

Local visitors and medical student news from town

John E. Pope of Elbert Colorado visits his mother here during lodge work last Wednesday evening. Dr Ward James arrives from Chicago for a brief visit with his parents and friends. Ward completes medical studies at Northwestern Medical College this month and places second overall in Cook County Hospital entrance exams, first from Northwestern, and starts work June 1.

John E. Pope Elbert Colorado Ward James Chicago Ward Northwestern Medical College Cook County Hospital Northwestern

Grandview Notes May Activities and School Program

Grandview records a busy week with telegraph operators reappointed Miss Ethel King and Lucy Dodder as assistant. Dr. McGrew relocates to join S. M. Gray. Local residents travel to Muscatine and Muscatine-related households host visitors. The May 12 school closing featured an afternoon program with music, recitations, dialogues, solos, and a valedictory.

Grandview Ethel King Lucy Dodder McGrew Keokuk S. M. Gray Geo. Wibber Fay Loyd Jackson Dallas Zimmerman Muscatine A. L. Holiday Ruth and Vivian Jacob Martin A. J. Feastal Mise Holcomb Highley Wm. Walker B. Grahm A. A. Young Ruth Wapello Z. Manhart Istrumental Myrtle Allen Dolly Doris Cockerill Max Medhew Bobby Elba Dickerson Johnny Wise Delbert Graham Harold Krahl Claude Latta Earl Walter Vera Krahl Mary Roxroth Rosalinda Gertrude Krahl Pet Levi Cockin Marie Wood Daisy Schweitzer Vivian Holiday Holmes Anderson Summer Flossie Bridges Ica Beckey

What Cheer People Reach for Weeks Past and Travels

What Cheer notes travel and social updates. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ogden visited Des Moines. Jay and David Baker and Dr Williams traveled to Iowa City. Mrs. Chas Slaven spent Sunday in White City. Miss McCune led pupils on a woods picnic. W H Clark sold the Commercial hotel to Mrs Jones who will run it. Clark will move to Omaha to work in real estate. The McCormicks left for southern Arkansas.

Irvin Ogden Des Moines Jay David Baker Williams Iowa City Chas. Slaven White City Miss McCune W. H. Clark Commercial Hotel Jones

Six week river trip planned from Burlington to St Louis

The party will travel down the river by boat starting from Burlington and expect a delightful trip with stops at St Louis and other points. George Collins, once in the livery business here, died Sunday and was buried Wednesday after a period of ill health. He leaves a wife and two children. A crowded Episcopal church service last Sunday caused part of the floor to sink. no injuries.

Burlington St. Louis George Collins Collins Episcopal Church Geneva Andy Wilson White City Mesdames W. R. Reed Chas. Harlan Washington

A Machine for Women Promotes Singer Sewing Machine

An advertisement extols the Singer sewing machine as the lightest running most durable and convenient option. It urges readers to look for the red S at 3223 East Second St Muscatine Iowa.

Singer East Second St Muscatine

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A. G. Bestenlehner C. W. Norton John Long Summit A. Hobson Fruitland, In Fred Schmidt West Third Street C. Brown V. N. Eisenhart Jessie Lee Letts F. A. Hautsch B. Second St Fred Fry Albert Verink Oak Street Rev. N. A. McAuley F. W. Snyder South Muscatine Columbus Junction Hollister J. A. Moore T. F. Beveridge Ninth and Mulberry Streets Wm. Musser John Welch Charlton, Iowa Allister Nellie Vee Richards American Home Funding Association Miss Richards Henry Smith J. C. Coster East Fifth Street Mr. Smith J. Fisch & Sons Rescue Hose Co J. Rininson Lucas Street Harper E. Wilson Fifth Street Miss L. Evans Fruitland Faye Bennison Helen Blair J. B. Johnson Stella Chamberlin Montpelier William Wilson Schinn Elmer Becker van Horn Street J. Sneichen West Fifth Street George Wittich and Son West Sixth Street Edna Busch Hershey Avenue A. J. Hurlbut Eighth and Walnut Streets Westiberty Sam Morehead Waterloo Degree of Honor Industrial Charles Kleindolph East Seventh Street L. E. Gunby Mulberry Street Bert Beadle Pure Food Bakery Fort Madison Harold Davidson J. l. Hoopes Castoria Muscatine Lumber and Box Co East Second Street Thomas McGov St. Joseph, Mo Kalona J. A. Fry Wek Owen Griffith Wellman Merrill Marshalltown F. Arnold Central City J. B. Southwick Olin Jones County J. W. Southwick Dirs J. A. Kirkpatrick Williamson Chris Mehaffey Hank Kane Manass Miller Meriam Wescott Roy Burk Lige Hasty J. Fry Sadie LeQuatte Young W. R. Adams Jas Randal J. Randal A. Boone Ray Loup City Neb D. Carpenter H. A. Mellinger Nevada W. C. Brenneman East Union Church J. R. Spiller Foster Monroe Young George Resley Coun The A. R 11Th Regi Misses Borman Mills Myrtle Mulls Charley Nation Alliance J. C. Shipp Baptist Church A. H. Collard Albert Geneva What Cheer Buxton Chas, H. Gobble, Agt Anson South Muscatine Phones Fuel Co
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