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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1905

Page

6

Rheumatism described as systemic and curable by S S S

The article explains rheumatism as a systemic disease caused by uric acid in blood and impaired elimination. It claims warm weather aids cure and promotes S S S as a safe, vegetable remedy that purges poison, strengthens organs, and cures muscular inflammatory articular and sciatic forms. A testimonial from Chas E Gildersleeve of Newport News Virginia supports the remedy’s effectiveness.

Chas. E. Gildersleeve 82Nd Street Newport News

Memorial day program and local social notes from Illinois City

May 23 item from Illinois City reports visits by William Tyler and family, Lulu Morehead guest, Wren Baker returns from Carbon Cliff, a 21st birthday party for Chant Reed, church trip by Rev Laswell, and local sick lists. Memorial day observances at the M E church include music, Lincoln Gettysburg reading, Our Flag address, and veterans’ remarks followed by cemetery decoration.

Hillnets City Illinois City William Tyler Guy Tyler Lulu Morehead Bessie Hayes Wren Baker Carbon Cliff Chant Reed W. P. Laswell

Local Notes From Arden and Nearby Towns

Arden Iowa May 23 various residents visited relatives and friends in Wilton Muscatine Davenport and Evanston. Churches plan Children s Day programs at St John Chapel June 4 and Hush Prairie June 11. hogs shipped to Chicago. residents hosting visitors from Muscatine and Davenport. Rev Scott enjoying vacation with Alickruse family.

Arden J. T. Downer Wilton Agnes Marie Byrne Anna Webb Muscatine Mesdames Kollman Rheinhart Minnie Milholn Anna Byrne Isaac Lee Ed. Seiler East Jane Lee Anna Foley Nichols Chicago Silver St. John Church Rev. Scott Ryan Lizzie Healey

Memorial day plans and local events in Oxford

Oxford details Memorial day arrangements with Rev. Geo H. Duty to give the oration at 2 PM in the M E church followed by a parade to the cemetery led by the Citizens band. The Apollo glee club performed in Iowa City with proceeds for the cemetery association. A local ball game saw Oxford defeat Crescents 4 to 1 after a prior loss, and the school board kept current teaching corps with Principal Lies requesting a raise from 75 to 90 dollars per month.

Oxford Geo H. Duty M. E Sons and Daughters of Veterans Apollo Glee Club Iowa City Opera House Cemetery Association Oxfords Crescents Lies

Corn Planting Advances as Arrangements Made for New Principal

Fused and arrangements were made to employ another principal. Corn planting has progressed rapidly since mid last week and the bulk of the crop is now in.

Memorial services at Reynolds cemetery May 30

Memorial services are planned at Reynolds cemetery on May 30 starting at 2 PM with martial music prayers and readings. Participants include Rev Spiller Zola Clapper Lillian Workman Nellie Carpenter and F L Bihimeier with school children from four districts performing and a graveside decoration. Also announces the wedding of Jennie Carthers to Sam Wagler on Wednesday with best wishes from friends.

Copperas Creek Reynolds Cemetery Spiller Baptist Sunday School Zola Jennie Carthers Sam Wagler Rachel Carithers Peoria John Keating Eliza Orson Spitznogle J. C. Hesser Frank Thomas Stella Ilinois City John Deakman Nellie Hesser Delia White Pine Bluff Monroe John Stewart August Mawes Illinois City

Pomeroy Residents Attend Sunday Events and Visits

Pomeroy residents hosted and visited friends across nearby towns. Roy Taylor and family from near Manion joined Sun day activities at Harry Epperly’s. Edna Vance of Viola stayed with Mrs. Will Retherford’s cousin while Mrs. Drury Fisher missed Sunday school. Wallace Rickey and Earl Crawford visited relatives, and Pomeroy sent representatives to the Aledo show.

Pomeroy Roy Taylor Manion Harry Epperly F. W. Goddard Earl Everett Boruff Etta Clyde Erma Epperly Marston Edna Vance Viola Will Retherford Drury Fisher Wm. Diehl Lee Lutz Muscatine Wallace Rickey Seaton Earl Crawford Aledo Ira Crawford Chas. Retherford

Graphophone entertainment planned at North Prairie church

North Prairie Louisiana May 24 There will be a graphophone entertainment given by Will Fritchman Friday evening at the church The Ladies Aid society meets at the church Thursday afternoon at 1 oclock p m Every lady interested in church work is invited to attend Sunday school was well attended Sunday morning The following teachers were closed for the year Bible class Mrs John Long young ladies class Mrs Lys Lake young men and ladies class Pearl Greiner infant class Mrs Alf Armstrong Sunday school next Sunday at 2 oclock p m preaching at 3 oclock Miss Lola Lang staying week at Fred Maurers near the campground Mrs Ruth Maylone returned home in West Liberty Saturday after a weeks visit with her son

North Prairie Will Fritchman Ladies’ Aid Society John Long Lys Lake Pearl Greiner Alf Armstrong Lola Lang Fred Maurer Ruth Maylone West Liberty

Local Notes from Haskins May Social Visit

May 23 report from Haskins says Mr. Foster of Nebraska visited his nephew E. K. Annas. Mrs. Sarah Crozier stayed in Washington with friends. Mr. Munroe now serves as night operator at the depot. Howard Crozier was at home Sunday. Miss Mary Bolten and her Washington niece Miss Jones spent Saturday night and Sunday at Dan Jones'.

Haskins Mr. Foster Nebraska E. K. Annas Sarah Crozier Washington Munroe Howard Crozier Mary Bolten Miss Jones Dan Jones

Advertised mail letters listed for three claimants

Miss Carrie Kartman Miss Mary Mathewson Mrs Lydia Tuesdale are named in a notice asking parties to say Advertised. W D Burk P M directs claimants to respond to the letter with that phrase.

Carrie Kartman Mary Mathewson Lydia Tuesdale W. D. Burk P. M

Linen shower for Miss Minnie Mason in Wilton Iowa

Friends of Miss Minnie Mason hosted a linen shower at the At will home last evening, presenting several fine linen pieces. Refreshments and games followed, with a social evening noted by local reporters.

May Yet Be Saved Doctor’s Discovery for Consumption

An advertisement claims Dr. King’s New Discovery cures severe lung troubles with no pay if it fails. Priced at 50cc for $1.00, available at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp’s

Opportunities at Oacoma South Dakota Town Lots Sale

The town of Oacoma in Lyman county near the Missouri river will become a major trade center after the Lyman county extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. A town lots sale around June 1 will offer profitable investment opportunities for mercantile ventures, with future excursion dates announced.

Oacoma Lyman County South Dakota Missouri River Chamberlain Chicago, Milwaukee

Boyd and Solomon families visit in Oakland area

Oakland hosting visiting relatives includes Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd Sr. from Washington and Mrs. J. E. Solomon with two boys from Ottumwa. John Baker and family visited Bill Cline near Big Springs, with Mrs. T. J. McCollister and Mrs. W. H. Hoben also spending Sunday at home.

Oakland James Boyd, Sr Washington J. E. Solomon Ottumwa John Baker Bill Cline Big Springs T. J. McCollister W. H. Hoben

Best Singer Oil Sold Only at Singer Stores

For sewing machines bicycles and other needs the best is the cheapest in the end Do not use poor oil Genuine Singer oil is available only at Singer stores Look for the red S 323 East Second St Muscatine Ia.

Singer East Second St Muscatine

Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office May 235 1905

Week ending May 235 1905 Muscatine Iowa lists unclaimed letters. Men S E Claus C Cole James Davidson Chas Dennison C L Goldsmith Nate Johnson R L Kirkby John Ogier Charles C Smith George Snell Joe Snider Joe White. Ladies Mrs Jane Bussard Tillie Graham Mrs James Harris

Muscatine Iowa S. E. Claus C. Cole Jas. Davidson Chas. Dennison C. L. Goldsmith Nate Johnson R. L. Kirkby John Ogier Charles C. Smith George Snell Joe Snider Joe White Jane Bussard Tillie Graham James Harris

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