South Park addition sees first new houses under construction
The South Park addition begins housing expansion as two new five room dwellings rise with new foundations and framing soon to start. Plans include five more houses in the area and possibly a larger boarding house for Richia factory workers, though not decided. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Y Brandsma move from Clington street to Webster City to live with their daughter Mrs Cook, seeking better health on a farm.
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South Park
Richia
Webster City
Y. Brandsma
Clington Streat
Mra. Cook
Mr. Brandemt
Residents Return After Day in City Highlights Local Visits
Ada Lewis and Clara Collins of Wapello return home after a day in town. William Heardstey of Haskins, Ta., and Mrs. Albert Hanes of Letts resume homeward journeys. Mrs. Ross Smith heads to Burlington for weeks with relatives. Many others, from Davenport to West Liberty, are back after shopping, visiting, or attending events. A real estate listing and notices of travel and errands fill a busy day in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lewis
Wapello
Clara Collins
William Heardstey
Haskins, Ta
Albert Hanes
Letts
D. &. Nelson
Columns Junction
Ross Smith
East Ninth Street
Burlington
J. Delahan
Nichols
Ayill
William Bryant
Davenport
John A. Robbins
Charles Gibson
West Liberty
E. P. Day
Herget Factory to Open Soon Under New Management
The Herget plant, formerly Automatic’s cutting station, will reopen under J. W. Herget with about 25 machines initially and plans for a large new smoke stack. After minor repairs and two weeks of closure, the factory will resume operations with roughly 85 machines in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herget
Automatic
J. W. Herget
Bloominton Notes and Local Social Roundup
May reports from Bloomington mention Louis CG Schweitzer undergoing tuberculosis treatment at Hershey hospital. Jesse Fishburn visits from Iowa City, Mr and Mrs C G Thompson host in Pasadena, and Bloomington W M S meets at the parsonage with good attendance. Several residents take vacations, visit relatives, and attend local gatherings amid health news and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Louis CG. Schweitzer
Hershe
Jesse Fishburn
Iowa City
John Fishburn
C. G. Thompson
Pasadena
Calif
A. J. Woods
E. H. Colling
Bernice Her
Wdith Garnes
Business College
Mary Harker
Muscatine
A. J. Wood
Schulze
Maria Schweitzer
Lou Tucker
W. QO. Fritchman
Mulberry Avenue
Maria Hoopes
Teina Schweitzer
Miller
Dora Gross
Colorado
Wim
Shellabarger
Where Boys and Girls Abound
An old family medicine advertisement touts Cuticlay for skin ailments in children. It promotes a clean odorless powder from Mexico and a soap form, offered at fifty cents per package with a money-back guarantee. Sold by A. G. Bestenichner, McBrine & Cope, and The Cotclay Go. in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
A. G
New Tuberculosis Care and Eckman’s Alterative Claims
A promotional letter from 1907 touts Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and lung troubles. It cites a Rochester patient who reports dramatic weight gain and full recovery after surgery and the remedy, and urges readers to request the booklet of cured cases. The document blends medical propaganda with testimonial affidavits and advertising for the Eckman Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutinekman
Bekman
Savannan St
Rochester
Br. Mary's Hospital
Pekman
Edna
Finzer
Exlonan
A. G. Bestenlehner
Eckman Laboratory
Phila
Local Social Visits and Home Improvements Noted
Mrs Louise Roberts of Oskaloosa visited relatives in Davenport and spent Wednesday night with John Negus and family. Mrs Arthur Stuteman and young Sony from Muscatine, plus Miss Matel Sells, were visitors at A M Stuteman's. The Ben Vanatta home received a fresh paint coat, new two pane windows, and interior improvements.
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Gong
Daverport
Louise Roberts
Oskaloosa
John Negus
Arthur « Stuteman
Little
Sony
Muscatine
Matel Sells
A. M
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes From Iowa May 26
Pleasant Prairie Iowa May 26 John Jonking returns from Colorado Elroy and family visit W J Moding Elroy Mr and Mrs George Els visit near Wilton Lee Wathas Tuesday evening about 20 friends Mr and Mrs Henke plan move to Minneapolis Mrs James Metz and daughter Ida visit Muscatine Perry Baker returns from Colorado buying 80 acres for home TM show in Muscatine attended David Jenkins suffers rheumatism Malinda Bangor stays briefly with her mother L Fowler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
John. Jonking
Colorado
sElroy
Mus
W. J. Mocating
Elroy
George Els
Wilton
Lee Wathas
John Henke
Henke
Minneapolis
James Metz
Ida
Muscatine
Perry Baker
Malinda Bangeater Aare
L Fowler
David Jenkins
Port Allen Local News and Notables Report
Port Allen notes from May 26 report residents settling in Mason Tenn and well wishes. Attended funeral of S Snyder at Fredonia. Miss Grace Buren traveled to Ottumwa to assist sister Mrs. Pond’s illness. Maxwell family visited Mrs. R L Maxwell. A hall storm caused little damage locally. Mrs. Cora Paschal in Excelsior Springs reports health improving but heart weakness remains. Myrtle Chown assists Mrs. Eroma Redrick and welcomes a new girl, Winifred Engleish, back to school soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Allen
Mra
Walter B. Gelatt
Mason
Tenn
Memphis
John Orr
S- Snyder
Fredonia
Grace Buren
Ottumwa
Pond
Maxwell
R. L. Maxwell
Acard
Cora Paschal
Excelsior Springs
Myrtle. Chown
Eroma Redrick
Winifred’ Engileh
June Term Opens In Muscatine County Court
The June term of Muscatine county district court starts June 6 with Judge D V Jackson presiding. Tomorrow is the final day for ring of cases for the term. many papers have been filed and a large number of cases are to be tried although grand and petit juries will not be summoned. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad suit seeks 163.00 for delayed shipments.
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District Court of
Muscatine County
Jung Sth
Grand and Petit Jury
B. Holcomb and Son
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul Railroad
Wreath Making for Soldier Graves by G A R Posts
The decorating committee of the 1G A R Post W C Ladies and Sons of Veterans will meet at 118 Chestnut St Saturday morning to make wreaths and bouquets for Memorial Day graves. Evergreen materials arrive Friday. room open at 9 AM. all Post members urged to assist. Citizens urged to send flowers to the committee on Chestnut Street to ensure proper decoration despite scarce blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itig
Muscatine
Chestnut Street
Graduation Diplomas To Be Presented At Presbyterian Church
Six young ladies will receive diplomas at Hershey Memorial Hospital Training School graduation exercises on June 1 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Arthur Henderson will lead the service. Z H King M D will present diplomas. Names include Elizabeth Aderman, Jeanette Nolind, Mary Schwartz, Elizabeth Renkes, Clara Fryberger, Agnes McSwiggin. Class motto is Ever Ready. colors white and ivy green.
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Hershey Memorial Hospital
Presbyteria
Arthur Henderson
Z. H. King
M. D
Elizabeth B. Aderman
Jeanette Nolind
Mary. L. Schwartz
Elizabeth Renkes
Clara Fryberger
Agnes McSwiggin
White Prairie visitors call on Maurer brothers
On May 26 Mr and Mrs William Maroll and daughter Marie from near West Liberty made a brief visit to the homes of Robert and Henry Maurer. Miss Kate Heabner spent Friday in town as part of local social visits.
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White Prairie
William "Maroll
Marie
Near West Liberty
Robert
Henry Maurer
Kate Heabner
Local Notes from Iowa City and Nearby
In Iowa City events include Miss May Maurer staying with grandparents in Wicton and Helen Shaefer riding as a passenger to Atalissa, visiting relatives, with return Sunday evening. Mr Edward Friedli and sister Mrs William Marolf toured in an auto near Atalissa Friday. John F. Maurer reports a cow killed by lightning Saturday and Adolph Rexreth’s barn struck with little damage. Alfred Marolf has entered Muscatine hospital seeking health. William Marolf of near West Liberty was in the neighborhood. Rockefeller discussed medical spending on a proposed better medicine than Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with claims of its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Mark & Son
L. H. Potter
Rock Island
Samuel Gibbons
Letts
Frank Dolman
West‘ Liberty
John Truckle
Alice
Riverside
Iowa City
May Maurer
Grandma Maurer
Wicton
Helen Shaefer
Atafissa
Eiward Friedli
Atalissa
Willliam Marolf
Willliam Marolf Were Riding Around This Neighborhood In Mr. Friedlie
John F. Mauret
Adolph. Rexreth
Alfred Marolf
Muscatine
William Marolf
Near West
Liberty
Stonday
West Buffalo Prairie News Notes and Social Tidings
West Buffalo Prairie Illinois records a quiet social week with visits among locals. Vernon Tyler family and others visited Sherman Fowell and Flossie Hayes. Calvin Vanatta and family spent time with Felix Vanatta. Mrs Margaret Powell and Mrs Wm Tyler shared time. The next Ladies Aid dinner moves to July 7 at Mrs Walter Kimball. dinners will shift to the first Thursday each month, with no June dinner. Born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Petterson a daughter on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Buffalo Prairie
Transfers of Real Estate in Muscatine Iowa
Real estate transfers transcribed for the Journal by Titus Loan and Investment Co. listing Rebecca S. Potter Blanche Potter Ann Potter Adelaide Stober and other parties. Transfers include A L Richards land in section 13 78 4 west 200.00 and multiple parcels with various heirs and spouses transferring to Elizabeth H. Bitzer and others for 1.00 or 1700.00 with property in Muscatine including blocks 73 Butterfield's addition and 35 77 west.
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The
Titus Loan & Investment Company
Towa Avenue
Muscatine
Towa
Rebecca S. Potter
Blanche
Potter Ann Potter
All
Gingle
Adelaide Stober
Owidew
A. L. Richards
Clara B. Luckhardt
Hus
Mabel
Yaggy
Raymond W. Bitzer
Pearl Bitzer
Edward H. Bitzer
Elizabeth H. Bitzer
Caroline Weisenhagen
H.W. Wigim
Lem James Pringle Cochran
L. We Brown
Butterfield
Esther
Harry E. Smalley
Land Transfers In Muscatine Area Noticeably Low Prices
A compilation of property transfers in Muscatine and surrounding areas lists numerous parcels with minimal consideration. Transactions include parcels in Forest Park, Center and Fullerizin additions, and various 1 acre or fractional lots. Names include Frank C Hinkel, P Schomberg, Elzie Lundy, Geo D Baker, William Hall, Henry Schroauer, William Kirkpatrick, Dick Anderson, and Asa Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Hinkel
Forest Park
William A. $. Hall
Henry J. Sthoauerg
William J. Kirkpatrick
Aden William J. Kirkpatrick
H. “J.$chomberg
Self
Dick Anderson
Satan J. Horton
West Ada
Muscatine
Up-to-date Kitchen Adapted for Modern Living
Budgets and home improvement push gas ranges and gas water heaters as labor savers. The ad promises quicker, cleaner kitchens and more time for relaxation, urging homeowners to upgrade now and offering a guaranteed bundle to modernize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guargui
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Ned
Lowe Brothers
Paine
Thompson Bros. Co
Muscatine, Iowa
3Rd St
B. A. Metz
BH. G. Judson
Lone Tree
Kee Ota
J. R. Howell
Elizabeth Poolé
Yam Moylan
East Tenth Street
D. H. Disnman
Fourth Street
Chicago
Ayer
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Sgheid & Althalter
Iowa Avenue
Manage
Nurses Training School
Presbyterian Church
Bradfield CO
Atlanta
Colfax
Garege
Hasleet
Orchestra American Plan
James P. Donabue
Tre
Theola
M. C Springs
M.C
Pramie
Bozorfubs
Sty
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
Baery
New York
John D. Rockefeller
West Buffalo Prairie
Citizens’: Railway & Light Co
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