Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Useful in Muscatine Testimony
Muscatine residents testify to relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Jno Haines of 1317 Sherman St credits the medicine with ending days of misery from loading and unloading trips. He bought a box at Havercamp’s drug store and says complete cure came after the full treatment. Price is 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Davenport Saloon Death Sparks Local Witness Account
John Coulter of near Conesville testified in Muscatine about Bert Houston dying in Davenport last night. He said he saw a skirmish in the saloon before Houston collapsed and died, and he questioned reports alleging the bartender caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coulter
Conesville
Davenport
Muscatine
Bert Houston
Houston
Dr Pentzer Aboard 7 58 Train to Columbus Junction
Dr Pentzer rode the 7 58 train to Columbus Junction on a business trip this morning, as witnesses noted. The name appears in a brief railway passenger report detailing travel schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pentzer
Columbus Junction
J J Griffith Opens Piano and Organ Store in Muscatine
J J Griffith, formerly of Hirt and Griffith, takes part of W E Battey’s building at 120 West Second Street to establish a showroom for Hobart M Cable pianos and Farand organs. He plans to operate as headquarters with public access and travel to represent the brands, aiming for swift readiness and continued success in the city and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Griffith
Hirt & Griffith
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
Hobart M. Cable
Farand
Muscatine
Griffith
Rainy Illinois town notes and Memorial Day plans
Duncan Illinois reports steady rain welcomed by farmers with most corn planted and crops thriving. Delegates C C Walters A J Boney and E M Castle attended the Rock Island G A R encampment with Castle acting as Illinois City post delegate. Methaterial Day observances planned though Buffalo Prairie Methodist services will not continue for several reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Pine Creek Notes From May Visit and Local Mentions
Pine Creek Iowa records include Mrs Fanny Marston of Illinois City visiting, Miss Alice Sessel sick, Master Louis Missel visiting South Muscatine, Ed Kemper in Muscatine, Miss Robinson visiting A F Sissel home, Isaac Myers attending New Era Sunday school, and Chas Fix family returning from Muscatine. The local teacher earns satisfactory remarks.
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Pine Creek
Fanny Marston
Illinois City
Ed. Bierman
Alice Sessel
Louis Missel
Pine Mills
South Muscatine
Ed. Kemper
Muscatine
Robinson
A. F. Sissel
Isaac Myers
New Era
Chas
Fix
Electric Lights and Fine Music Lawn Social
Tomorrow U B lawn social promises evening electric lights and refined musical entertainment. Local organizers invite residents to attend, enjoy performances, and socialize under decorative lighting on the church grounds. The event aims to raise funds for community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
High and Low Readouts From Market Ledger
The clipped page shows mixed percentage readouts for multiple stocks and commodities. Entries include Atchison and Union Pacific with around 79 to 100 percent figures, St Paul and Copper with 169 percent, and U.S. Steel at about 29 to 40 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Closa Atchison
TOS
St. Paul
UN. Pac
So. Pac
A.ep
U.S. Steel
T. C. LL
Obituary for Carl Pohlmann of 224 Kindler av enas
Carl Pohlmann died yesterday noon after a long illness with asthma and pneumonia. Born September 17, 1849 in Mecklenberg Germany he married Anna Kindler in 1875. Immigrated to the United States in 1885 and settled in Muscatine with his family. Survived by wife and four children William Minnie Mary and Charlie all at home. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the German Lutheran church corner Sycamore and Sixtua streets conducted by Rev. George Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Pohlmann
Anna Kindler
America
Fist
Minnesota
Illinois
Muscatine
German Lutheran Church
Aid Society
William Minnie
Mary
Charlie
Sycamore and
Sixtua Streets
George Meier
Lawn Social at Mull Lawn on Mulberry Street
A lawn social is planned at Mull lawn located at 1000 Mulberry Street for Wednesday evening on May 28. Residents are invited to join for an informal community gathering with casual activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull Lawn
1000 Mulberry Street
Fire Destroys No Property as Coal Shed Fire Is Quelled
A fire in the coal shed of the Franklin blacksmith shop in South Muscatine began by spontaneous combustion. Firemen and workers salvaged the coal by shoveling out 27 tons before nightfall and the fire was finally subdued with the property saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Blacksmith Shop
South Muscatine
Button Factory
Hardware merchants agree to 6 15 closing hours this summer
The undersigned hardware merchants announce a plan to close all business at 6 15 pm daily except Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 22 to Oct 1. Any signer may withdraw monthly by notifying others. The notice notes a single dissenting member may pursue their own closing methods. Also mentions a lawn social at the U B church tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fisch & Sons
J. A. Bartemeier
Thompson Bros
G. S. Clapp
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Geo. B. Fisch
East Lynne at Grand Opera House Impresses Audience
Miss Courtenary Morgen and her company presented the drama East Lynne to a sizable audience at the Grand last night. Morgen displayed marked talent and support was strong. The play moved some patrons to tears and the performance was highly regarded. The Grand will close for the season after this production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Decoration Day Invite for G A R Veterans
Mrs. F A Denham president invites Shelby Norman Post G A R members to meet in the grand jury room at the courthouse on May 29 to twine evergreen into wreaths for grave decoration and bring flowers for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Shelby Norman
Memorial Service by Electa Chapter No 32 at Castle Hall
Electa Chapter No 32 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a memorial service in Castle Hall K P building on Iowa Avenue at 3 o clock p m Sunday June 1. Master Masons and their families and the families of the deceased members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of the Fastern Star
Castle Hall
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Order
City Fire Department to Elect Chief and Assistants
Firemen are notified of a meeting at city hall on Monday evening June 2nd at which a chief and two assistant chiefs will be elected. Geo Neibert serves as Chief.
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Omaha
Los Angeles
California
J. Francis
Gen
Neb
Geo. Neibert
Antarctic Contributions Promoted in Iowa Prices and Rail Rates
Prices for grain fruits and live stock listed across Illinois and Iowa with figures for corn oats wheat rye and more. A noted article discusses the Antarctic contribution paper prompting discussion after reading and a subsequent note on the Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine rail rates from Peoria to Marshalltown with a sixty day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
Rio
Iowa Central Rates
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic
Academy of Science Holds Interest Session at Library
The Academy of Science met last evening in the P. M. Musser library lecture room with fair attendance. Bert C. Renbam read the main paper, making the session both interesting and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Science
P. M. Musser
Bert C. Renbam
National and Regional Convention Travel Rates Announced
Travel offers for national associations list fare structures and extensions for events in cities from Minneapolis to Tacoma. Tickets from various points offer one fare plus two dollars round trip with optional executive fee extensions to late 1902. Final return limits vary by event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Minn
National Baptist Anniversaries
St. Paul
Peoria
Eldora
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Junction
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Des Moines
Iowa
National Convention
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Tacoma
Wash
Seattle
Farmington
Iowa Central
Knights of Pythias
Peoples Department Store Opens in New Dry Goods Room
A. Siegel, proprietor of the Peoples Pargain Store, will move into the room now occupied by Bississis on June 1st. He will carry a full line of dry goods including ginghams calicoes silks muslins percales shirtings denims and ducking. The store will be known hereafter as THE PEOPLE S DEPARTMENT STORE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Siegel
Peoples Pargain
Bississis
People’s Department Store
B. & C. R. & N. Excursions Summer Meetings List
A notice lists numerous summer meetings with special rates by the B. C. R. & N. travel line. Destinations include Denver Boulder Des Moines Minneapolis St. Paul Seattle San Francisco and Salt Lake City with dates ranging May to August. Jno. G. Farmer invites inquiries for full information or address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Bibernians In America
Denver Colo
National Association of Wetter Carriers
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Minn
National Educational Association
Order of Eagles
Mt. Vernon
Ila
Cornell College
Omaha
Neb
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order Oflks
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council
Knights of Pythias
St. Paul
C. RK
Camping In Colorado Book Promotes Cheap Outdoor Trips
Jno Sebastian of the Great Rock Island route Chicago prepares a free Colorado outing guide detailing where to go gear needed and costs for beginners. The pamphlet promises inexpensive, pleasant vacations and will be mailed with other Colorado literature on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Ill
Colorado
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the Southeastern Limited
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Alex. Hilton
Bryan Snyder
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Louisvilis, Ky
J. L. Giesler
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S. L. Johnson
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Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A. Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
Tinware
East Hill
BNE
Geo. Kranz
Leading Florist
K.P. Building
Joe Kranz
Duncan
New York Stocka
Boynton
McQuesten& Sawyer Co
Munroe
East Lynne
Mpan
Hocking Valley
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F. A. Neidig
East Second St
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