Fine Stallions Stand for Mare Breeding in Letts Iowa 1906
W. W. Wagner offers three stallions for the 1906 breeding season at Letts Iowa. Bataclau a black imported Percheron large and proven breeder. Brabancon 29512 a black imported Belgian high quality with impressive foals. Lord Aesop a blood bay Standardbred expected to reach 1300 occupation while AeSop 27805 has 21 sweepstakes. Pasture available for mares at reasonable prices and viewing offered to all horse lovers with a promise of a square deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wagner
Letts
Iowa
Bataclau
Brabancon
Belgium
Aesop
Jeanette
Lemon Bros
Bambin
Singmaster
Des Moines
Memorial Day Plans and Local Housing Updates in Atalissa
Atalissa notes Dr F E Feigner resumes residence in town at Ed Speer’s house. Henry Whitehead’s house nears completion and will be ready for occupancy about June 1. Memorial day observance planned with committees for speaker flags drill and decoration flowers finances program. Also reports on hospital treatment, cabbage planting, and school closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Archibald
Oo. Stucker
H. Q. Hatters
H. S. Heberling
J. M. MecLaughlin
B. J. Embree
Emma Miller
Minnie Lamb
H. Q. Watters
L. S. Watters
West Branch
Martha Jones
L. L. Lamb
Dr. Milbourne
Clinton
Pomeroy Notes and Visits in Ill and Davenport
Chauncey Epperly arrived from Davenport to visit family in Pomeroy Illinois. Local pastor J A Alford from Tiskilwa visited friends and preached at Joy and Millersburg. Loyd of New Windsor stayed a few days at the Coleberg place. Aledo trip attendees, M Boruff bought a Lombard piano. Presiding Elder W J Wiley preached at the Pomeroy church. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs L M Retherford home. G A Emerson recovering enough to go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ill
Chauncey Epperly
Davenport
Wash
J. A. Alford
Tiskilwa
Alford
Joy
Millersburg
Loyd
New Windsor
Coleberg Place
Aledo
M. Boruff
W. J. Wiley
Pomeroy Church
Ladies Aid Society
L. M. Retherford
G. A. Emerson
Cranston News Highlights May Visit and Local Updates
Frank Brookhart recovering from appendectomy in Iowa City and to return home soon. Coder Brothers of Letts conduct business in town. Mrs Ettie O Neal of Indiana visiting relatives. J W Barkman transacting business in Muscatine. Masons lay foundation for J W Meeker house. Old soldiers memorial sermon by Rev Ballard at U B Church Cranston May 27 3 30 p m. William Epperly and wife of Muscatine arriving to visit son Glenn.
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes Highlight Muscatine Visitors
Miss Maud Nolan and Isaac McElroy of Muscatine visited the McElroy home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Stormer are on the sick list. Fern Dodge visited at home with Mary Maher and Elsie Langley. Pearl McElroy spent several days in Muncatine visiting relatives. Metz of Muscatine visits son James Metz in Pleasant Prairie. Chester Benschoof and wife of Muscatine visited recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Maud Nolan
Isaac McElroy
Muscatine
McElroy
Rudolph Stormer
Fern Dodge
Mary Maher
Elsie Langley
Pearl McElroy
Muncatine
Mr. Metz
James Metz
Chester Benschoof
Conesville
Mattie Jean
Fred
West Liberty
Band Boys
Lewis Westerman
Hiram Jarrard
Fern Trautman
Carrie Snyder
Grace Gunderson
Wendale Gunderson
Mt. Auburn
Grace Stickney
Myrtle Foster
Nichols
A. M. Gay
East Lynne
Rose Wright
L. G. Abel
Wm. Singleton
Jas. McKee
Columbus Junction
Jessie
Ben Smith
Cairo
James
Iva Orr
Leander McKee
Frank Creiger, Jr
Craton
Richard Lord
Frank Neff
Sidney Crew Announced for Diamond Jo Steamer Sidney
Open season on the river begins with the Sidney entering trade between St. Louis and St. Paul on May 30. The crew includes Captain Maurice Killeen Clerk Walter Smith pilots Steve Dolson Jack Richtman Mate Cor Magee engineer Ike Burns. Pilot Dolson is a veteran river pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Sidney
St. Louis
St. Paul
Maurice Killeen
Walter Smith
Steve Dolson
Jack Richtman
Con
Magee
Ike Burns
Waters
Dolson
Mississippi
New Discovery Promises Hair Regrowth With Germ Theory
Medical science advances credited to germ theory. A dandruff germ causes hair loss and Newbro's Herpicide allegedly kills it with proven success, plus KM hair dressing. Sample offer 10 cents. sold by Herocide Co. and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herocide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
May wedding unites Miss May Jennings and Elmer Smith in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction on May 16 a quiet ceremony at the Jennings home joined Miss May Jennings and Elmer Smith. Rev J C Kendrick officiated their noon wedding and the couple planned to visit El Paso Texas and Pacific coast before returning home. Several locals joined the convoy to Cotter and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Orn Jennings
North Second Street
Miss May
Elmer Smith
J. C. Kendrick
Methodist Church
Cotter
Washington
el Paso
Texas
Pacific Coast
Smith
Jennings
Mr. Smith
Shoop
Cone Lake
Walter Shoop
Mississippi
Selly Shoop
Missouri
J. B. McElwain
Harvey Wagner
Dora Stroop
Viola Gallup
John Shoop
Frank Colton
Columbus City
Des Moisies
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Elsie
Elsie Freeman
Nettle Dill
J. R. Vance
O. P. Wilcox
A. B. Shipman
Ec. Duncan
Center Junction
Joe C. Duncan
Winfield
Louisa Flinson
Letts
R. J. Reaney
R. C. Cranor
Muscatine
H. H. Wilson
Shaming
Fredonia
J. L. Overholt
Iowa City
Misses Fay
Lottie Wilcox
Hermie May
Gambs Avenue
Sym
Remains Laid to Rest as Duncan Lingers Near Death
Friends expect S H Duncan to pass soon as remains are buried in Columbus City Cemetery. The report notes his condition is very low and death is imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
S. H. Duncan
Nichols Social Roundup and Death Notice
Miss Gena Dean visited Iowa City and returned home. Simon Barry died in Omaha after five weeks with typhoid fever. his funeral was at St. Marys in Nichols. Numerous locals spent Saturdays and Sundays visiting friends in Oakland West Liberty Conesville and Lone Tree. The Sunshine club met at Mrs Amshieds home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
D. Barton
Lone Tree
Umscheid
Marguerite
H. Brown
Nichols
St. Mary's Church
Clem Briggs
West Liberty
Sunshine Club
Mrs Julia E Freise Dies at 75 in Millersburg
Funeral services for Mrs Julia E Freise were held May 11 at her home with Rev Thornton of Millersburg presiding. Burial followed in Leech cemetery. She leaves nine daughters and two sons and many grandchildren. She died May 9 1906 at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Sherman Kerch
Manson
Adna Miller
Arthur McDonald
Chas. Munson
Henry Beeney
John Noble
Muscatine
Millard Miller
Lizzie Boruff
Ferdinand
Eiva Hudson
Julia E. Freise
Thornton
Millersburg
Leech
Luther Irwin
John Keating
Luther Kennedy
Levi Bishop
Levi Crittenden
Mary Reed
James Shirkey
Idona
Chas
Martin
Sweetland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Planting
Bell Taylor of Muscatine visits Sweetland with Mrs. Moots. John Downer of Arden and Louis Downer family spend Sabbath with kin. J. E. Van Camp returns to Lincoln after days with family. Miss Abbott of Wilton visits sister. Anna Van Camp visits Ivy Pantel in Muscatine. Fred Giesler from Muscatine calls on business. Farmers busy planting corn. Mrs. Batty and children of Muscatine guests at Winnemore home. J O Holtz on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Bell Taylor
Muscatine
Wm. Moots
John Downer
Arden
Iowa
Louis Downer
J. E. van Camp
Lincoln
Neb
Miss Abbott
Wilton
Kittie Abbott
Anna van Camp
Ivy Pantel
Fred Giesler
Knot of Blue to Run in Serial Form at Muscatine Journal
William R. A. Wilson's novel A Knot of Blue will be published in serial form in this paper starting next Monday. It portrays early Quebec under French activity with Indians and cavalry, touted as exciting and romantic. the author offers a foreword about timeless human themes of love and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. A. Wilson
Normandy
Quebec
Springdale Social Roundup Sees Visits and School Elections
In Springdale Iowa last week many locals hosted and visited relatives from Iowa City West Liberty and Des Moines. The Springdale public high school elected Mildred Bossart as assistant principal and Myrtle Barsto as primary teacher for the coming year. A Pedee church cemetery fund social is planned for May 24 with a generous turnout anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Strange
Iowa City
Samuel Mather
Messrs
Ray Miller
Ray McCann
Culver
Frank Pearson
Minnie Pearson
Lavert
North Liberty
West Liberty
Darrall McCann
Near Downey
Dr. Todds
Cedar Rapids
Edna Fawcett
Lindley Heald
Muscatine
Walters
Tipton
Roy Sheets
Plate
Elsie Lamborn
Centerdale
J. W. Eves
H. C. Miller
F. M. Gray
Lewis
John Webster
Mildred Bossart
Stanwood
Lon Lewis
Glen Walker
Des Moines
Messrs. Lewis
Herbert Phelps
Cobb, Lorenzo
Thomas
Anna Phelps
J. W. Lewis
Filson
H. F. Lewis
Moore and
Joe Kingsbury
Dr. Price
G. A. Milnes
H. L. Lewis
Chicago
Sandy Grove Social and Baseball News Highlights
May 17 report from Sandy Grove notes Will Adams attending a dance in Gladwin, Mrs. Tom Carey at the Royal Neighbors convention in Muscatine, and Mr. and Mrs. Cord McDaniel with others visiting Sam Johnston. Sandy Grove ball nine played Cone boys on Sunday. Eva Bedwell visited her parents in Fredonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Grove
Will Adams
Gladwin
Tom Carey
Muscatine
Royal Neighbors
Cord McDaniel
Floyd Johnston
June McDaniel
Sam Johnston
Eva Bedwell
R. M. Lee
Fredonia
Local Socials and Illness Mentioned in Blue Grass Notes
Blue Grass May 17 notes report Mr and Mrs O A Bohnsack and children visiting the Schmidt home near Fairport. The column also expresses concern for Mrs Mary Fridley of Montpelier and her serious illness and records Mr and Mrs J C Watts and son Ellery hosting Mr and Mrs Les.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
O .A. Bohnsack
Schmidt
Fairport
Mary Fridley
Montpelier
J. C. Watts
Ellery
Les
Local Family Visits and Illness Updates
Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Adam Dipple and children with Dr and Mrs Anton Braun and family. Mrs Nugent sick with slow improvement. William Wagner and sons visited the parental home in Blue Grass. Henry Agar and daughter May of Killduff came to aid Mrs Fridley and stayed at O A Bohnsack’s. William Bohnsack and family spent Sunday with Henry Dipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Wagner
Adam Dipple
Anton Braun
Nugent
William Wagner
Blue Grass
Henry ‘Agar
May
Killduff
O. A. Bohnsack
William Bohnsack
Henry Dipple
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Offered as a Wonder Cure
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a guaranteed remedy for cuts burns and wounds priced at 25 crs from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Delegates to senatorial convention and local notices
Ezra Hawk died at his home in South Sigourney Tuesday night near 70. He moved from a large farm to the city last March. J F Bray of Grinnell visited, then returned home. Miss Gertrude Keller returned from Chicago. Mrs Lulu Dawson bought a new Baby Grand piano. Alvin Strong and Everett Shanafelt depart for Suffolk Virginia to work for a railway construction firm. Don Howard of Keota visited Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mohler
J. C. Bottger
John Witte
Ed. Crowe
C. Ed. Beeman
E. E. Phelps
William Wood
Mark McKain
Dock Clark
F. E. Wright
Jacob Axmear
A. C. Brady
Chris Pfannebecker
C. M. Glandon
Ezra Hawk
South Sigourney
Hawk
J. F. Bray
Grinnell
Gertrude Keller
Chicago
Lulu Dawson
Alvin Strong
Everett Shanafelt
Suffolk
Don Howard
Keota
Laurel Hill Social Notes and Local Accidents Reported
Laurel Hill May 17. Miss Mary Angerer visited her sister Mrs Frank Bernick at Pleasant Prairie and reports her improving. James Cockshoot lost a mare to spasmodic colic. J Fick and daughter visited from Muscatine. Hazel Cummins hosted the U P S C club. Robert Budelier and wife shopped in the county seat. Mollie Flater of Atalissa stayed with the Boot family. Tom Hudler’s accident left him nursing a nose wound. Albert Brugman and Harry Rininsland attended in Durant. Dr Harold Johnson and family were visitors. Reimers hosted a birthday gathering for the senior. Wilton defeated Laurel Hill 9 to 4 in 11 innings. Ed McSwiggin and wife visited in Laurel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Mary Angerer
Frank Bernick
Pleasant Prairie
James Cockshoot
J. Fick
Muscatine
Christ Fick
Hazel Cummins
Robert Budelier
Mollie Flater
Atalissa
Tom Hudler
Albert Brugman
Harry Rininsland
Durant
Mrs. Bunge
Harold Johnson
Mrs. Reimers
Wiltonites
Wilton
Ed. McSwiggin
Sigourney County Convention Chooses Credentials and Delegates
Sigourney Ia May 17 The county convention held Tuesday afternoon drew large crowds at the opera house after an initial court room meeting. S S Wright was temporary chairman H J Hoogenakker secretary E E Phelps assistant secretary W F Biddleman reading clerk A substitute on credentials carried 115 to 90. Delegates named to state and congressional conventions include James Wilson J T Brooks W H Smith F J Young Luther Ulum John Urie R A Baylor W H Needham J F Bowman Amos Schreckengast and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
S. S .Wright
Keota
H. J. Hoogenakker
E. E. Phelps
W. F. Biddleman
Cummins
Perkins
Chester Allison
Prairie Township
M. J. Clarahan
West Lafayette
James Jones
East Lancaster
John Urie
Washington Township
J. A. Bristow
Richland Township
James Wilson
J. T. Brooks
W. H. Smith
F. J. Young
Luther Ulum
E. L. Root
R. A. Baylor
W. H. Needham
Frank Lytle
J. S. Nordyke
G. Wil
Excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis via M N S Ry
Five dollar round trip excursion from Muscatine Fruitland Grandview and Wapello to St Paul and Minneapolis on May 19 with through connection at Elrick. Tickets on sale May 19 good for return until May 22. Sleeping car extra and advance reservations through agents. G B Birch and A B Cutts listed as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Elrick
Iowa Central Railway
G. B. Birch
Muscatine
Iowa
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Mina
Rock Island Railway Time Table Going East and Southwest
Train times listed for Rock Islands routes eastbound and southwest bound. Eastbound services include numbers 12 50 30 4 72 with Davenport Chicago Chicago and 9 53 pm details. Southwest bound shows numbers 3 20 49 11 71 with Kansas City Denver Washington Oskaloosa Fort Worth and Dallas and local freight services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Islands
Davenport
Chicago
Davenort
Kansas City
Demver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Daling
Liam iDally
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine
Daily Wilton branch train service with No 384 9 30 pm No 388 12 10 am No 328 6 30 am No 387 12 30 am No 282 3 20 pm No 381 5 40 pm except Sunday No 1 No 23 No 87 fast mail stops on No 19 express and mail segments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine
Sigt
Muscatine Western
Oing West
Coocmanmnemicsmansin
Samieipomaieanie
Muscatine North
Byouth
Oo No
Round House
Hahn
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Fruitland
Wwe
Elrick Junet
Ar Muscatine
Hahn's Switch
Birick Junct
Lvssons8sae
LY Hahn’s
Fruitland Eeterdeceeres
Wiriek
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Wagner & Wagner
Cranston
Diamond JO Boats
Athlophoros CO
New Haven
Conn
Graff’s Pharmacy
East Second Street
Castoriffor
Sears
Muscatine Journal
Canada
Maple Grove Stock Farm
Nicholas Stamm
Aivertive
Evening Journal
L. Reppert
First National Bank
Ave
East Fifth Street
F. H. King
4Th Street
Attorneys AT Law
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
I. S. Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
Councelors
West Second Street
J. Muscatine
E. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First Nacional Bank
Red Ss. Pentzer
2Nd St. Muscatine
Fleury Jayne
Wm. Hoffmear
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. R. Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Fice
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
B. 2Nd Street
H. D. Horst
Ose
Segi
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Underaonk
John Redmond
Walnut Street
Opera House
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