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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
8
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in brief travels and calls. Dr. W. 8. Norton and Dr. A. B. Clapp are listed with offices on West Second Street. Several locals visit Ottumwa and Ottumwa-area relatives while others depart for Libertyville and What Cheer.
A strong wind and heavy rain along the river yesterday caused damage in the south part of South Muscatine. Several fisherman launches and shelters were overturned and sunk but later recovered, with some interior items lost and engines impaired. Loose personal property along the stream washed away. Local notes report visitors and returnees including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Anderson, Mrs. Mary Sanders, Miss Ethel Ward, and Miss Rose Porter.
South Muscatine Lumber Company announces river shipments of lumber this summer to stock the Kais er mill. Timber sawed at Stillwater will be hauled to Muscatine for box factory use, increasing need for lumber pullers. River transport is preferred for cost. rail used for spring materials. Local notes mention births and travels of residents Elwood Royster, William Kaiser, and Cal Holmes.
Will Lee twenty three formerly of Wilton and Davenport died at his parents’ home north of Moscow after diphtheria and heart paralysis. Born September 1886 in Davenport he lived near Lime City before moving to Wilton and then to Moscow. He leaves parents three brothers and four sisters. Funeral at his residence today at two with Oakdale Cemetery interment.
In Columbus Junction on May 26 Mr and Mrs William Shaw and Mrs Thomas Shaw with her two sons Alvin and Charley traveled to Eldon for the funeral of Hazel Lyle and Lynn Shaw held at 9 this morning. Local residents and visitors are listed for trips to Muscatine Keota Fairfield Washington and Belknap for visits and work.
East Buffalo Prairie Ill May 26 Mrs Nellie Kimball on the sick list but improving. Several are through planting corn around this vicinity. Ina McClean and sister Mable Bull were Reynolds callers on Tuesday. Several are planning for children's day. Allen D Bull and wife were callers at Cal McClean's Friday.
Conesville on Sunday May 31 plans a full Memorial Day program starting with Sunday school at 9 30, church services at 10 30, a line of march to the cemetery led by the Conesville band, and grave decorations. Veterans families and children will participate in a procession followed by flowers for soldiers graves.
An ad argues a strong back relies on healthy kidneys, detailing backache signals and urine clues. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills, citing long history and user testimonials from Mrs. Garmer and Mr. Garmer of Muscatine Iowa as evidence of relief and ongoing use for emergency need.
Special conclave of De Molay Commandery No 1 Knight Templars to meet at the Masonic hall this evening. Knights assemble at 7 39 to exemplify Red Cross degree then proceed to Hotel Grand for banquet at 7 o clock. Ladies invited with reception 830 to 9 in charge of Miss Bessie Scott Mrs G D Le zotte and Mrs F T Nesper. Committee: J W Rankin C E Fox W H Graff.
Dr J Albert Beam a returned medical missionary from China will give an address at the Grace Reformed church Friday evening May 28 at o'clock All are invited. The town notes indicate local labor shifts at Milwaukee depot and sand pit moves plus social visits and school vacation notices.
Bloomington residents Mr and Mrs Dave Vanatta and daughter from Illinois visited cousins Ben Vanatta on Sunday. Kate Schweitzer Eva Heisner and Marguerite Crow from Muscatine called on Martin Schweitzer. Redman family from Muscatine together with Fred Stortz shared supper. John Fishburn J S Garnes left for Kansas City. Phil Hunter and Summers from Muscatine Island with Miss Settlemire dined with J S Gaines. Tony Fuller and son Harold from Muscatine joined Martin Schweitzer for Sunday dinner. Frank Witmer also from Muscatine area accommodated at the Schweitzers.
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