Drainage Commission 10 Take Long Trip to Inspect Pumping Station
Bay Island drainage Dist No 1 commissioners D S Prentiss R H Roberts and M S Prouty head to Chicago Ottawa Toledo and Hamilton to inspect 1000 horsepower engines for a 65000 dollar pumping station to reclaim about 20000 acres. Contracts to build foundations awarded to Crescent Contracting Peoria vendors include Arbuckle Ryan Chicago and A M Lockett New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ottawa
Toledo
Hamilton
Ohio
Drainage Commissioners of
Bay Island
Crescent Contracting Company
Peoria
Ill
Arbuckle-Ryan Company
Crescent Company
A. M. Lockett Company
New Orleans
Old Settlers Meeting Adjourned at Weed Park
The adjourned meeting of the Old Settlers society will be held at Weed park on Thursday October Sth 1908. Secretary.
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Old Settlers
Old Settlers’ Society
Weed Park
Zem o Pies Cures Itching Skin Diseases
An old advertisement promotes ZEMO pies a liquid for external use that draws germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them claiming instant relief and permanent cure of skin diseases. Sample requests directed to E. W. Rose Medici Secine Co. and vendors listed with addresses.
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ZEMO
Oeah
Evnen
Werite
E. W. Rose Medici Secine Co
A. W. Mor
Twena Brgan
Golden wedding of aged Keota couple celebrated
Madison Pulver and Jane Alexander marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their Keota home on October 5, 1998. Some 64 guests enjoyed a four course feast, music by Clara Pulver and Clarke Pulver, and gifts including two easy chairs. The couple, who married in 1858 in Washington Iowa, have six children and fourteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Madison Pulver
Jane Alexander
Washington
Keotala
Clara Pulver
Clarke Pulver
Arch L. Graham
Madison
Jane
Mrs. Pulver
Richland County
Ohio
Washington County
Iowa
Dinsmore
Statler
Dutch Creek Township
James
Sam
Manda Mangold
Isaac
Hanna Moody
Jennie Erwin
Mr. Pulver
I. L. Pulver
Ben Pulver
Louisa County
Illinois
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad at Havercamp Drug Store
An old advertisement claims pneumonia cures with Dr Kings New Discovery and advertises 50 cents and 1.00 prices from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. The copy implies a cure for coughs and colds despite pneumonia claims.
Four Year Old Escapes Drowning At Old Fair Grounds
Milo Godfrey small boy nearly died after falling into a well at the old fair grounds. His mother Ella Godfrey and neighbors pulled him free as he sank. Dr E K Tyler revived him. he is reported well. The piece notes the family had previous drownings in the Mississippi River four years earlier.
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Old Fair Grounds
Milo
Ella Godfrey
East Second Street
Father
Brother
Mississippi River
E. K. Tyler
Godfrey
Seth Godfrey
Eis
Park Avenue M. E
South Muscatine Circuit
Herman Bierman
Park Avenue
John Baker
High Prairie
W. T. Hitchcock
Spanglers
South
W. D. Pulse
Lake Park
Muscatine
Funeral services for A Wehmeyer scheduled in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa on October 6 funeral services are planned for A Wehmeyer who died suddenly at his daughter’s home near town. Burial will follow at Wapello cemetery. Also noted is carpenter Ir Rabenold losing an eye in a work accident and Minnie Crossley arriving from VanDover Washington to stay with her aunt Mrs John Porter.
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Columbus Junction
A. Wehmeyer
Albert Hank
Wapello
Ir. Rabenold
Rabenold
George McKay
Minnie Crossley
Fred Crossley
VanDover
Washington
John Porter
Best Stomach Remedy Free for Dyspepsia and Constipation
An old remedy claim promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic. It cites long use and cures for stomach trouble, invites readers to request a free trial bottle, then suggests buying a regular bottle at 50 cents to $1. The note lists testimonials from J. C. Lanham and William Woll and provides the Monticello Illinois address for medical advice.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. C. Lanham
Warrensburg
William Woll
Ellisson St
Louisville
Local residents make routine moves and visits across Iowa
Mr Porter sold his Washington farm and plans to move to California. Miss Lina Brock visited her mother Mrs Brock in Washington from Muscatine. Several residents, including W W Allen, Mr and Mrs Schlunz with relatives, and Mrs S M Overholt with son Teddy, traveled or returned from Muscatine and South Dakota. Hungate family moved from Morning Sun to town, awaiting house-keeping. Other locals visited Muscatine, Burlington, Iowa City, and Wapello for short stays or church meetings.
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Porter
Washington
California
Lina Brock
Muscatine
G .W Brock
W. W. Allen
South Dakota
Fred Schlunz
Missouri
R. J. Diehl
Chas. Schlunz
Will Schlunz
S. M. Overholt
Teddy
Mr. Overholt
Marie
Lizzie Brockway
Nichols
M. H. Shearer
Toledo
Letts
W. H. Hungate
Morning Sun
Hungates
Hungate
W. F. Orr
Leon Thompson
S. H. Archibald
Atalissa
Archibald
Wapello
Rose French
Burlington
F. M. Mossberry
D. R. Hughes
Cotter
Hugh J. Davis
Iowa City
Welsh Congregational Church
Herbert Gee
Cedar Rapids
E. R. Lacey
Ainsworth Notes Sunday Visitors and Local Events
Mrs. Leibengood of Alexis Illinois returned home after visiting her brother Al Rogers. Mrs. T J Lewis of Roann Indiana visited friends here. Miss Mary Marr went to Colfax to spend Sunday and then to South Dakota to seek a claim. A musical at the M E church by Prof Davis students drew a large crowd. Mr and Mrs J A Trotter hosted a colonial party. Susie Edgington and Elizabeth Watson visited relatives in Washington. Rebecca Weigle left for Des Moines after visiting J B Weigle and wife.
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Ainsworth
Leibengood
Alexis
Ill
al. Rogers
T. J. Lewis
Roann
Ind
Mary Marr
Colfax
South Dakota
M. EB
Davis
Cotter
J. A. Trotter
Susie Edgington
Elizabeth Watson
Washington
Rebecca Weigle
J. B. Weigle
Des Moines
South Muscatine Lads Face Judge Over Old Musser Planet
A group of about twenty five boys aged 8 to 13 from South Muscatine are to appear before Judge H S Howe on Wednesday after being notified by Officer Springborn. They gathered at the old Musser planet on Oregon street, where doors were reported broken and interior damaged though the youths claimed it was a playground.
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South Muscatine
Howe
William Wall
Mattie
Hazel
John
Lone Tree
L. J. Sutton
Phillip Street
Margaret Cracker
May Downs
Harry Rodgers
Latham Street
Mugeating
Wapello
J. N. Harris
C. D. Miller
Walton and
Phillip Streets
T. Selders
Bellevue Hospital
Minnie Belter
Chicago
John Elfers
Evans Street
Q. Cooper
Earl
Moline
Ill
W. C. Knight
Four Mile Bridge
Muscatine
Harry Eshleman
Oregon Street
Henry Hahn
Wilton
Rally at High Prairie Church Sunday October 18
Rev H M Strong plans a grand rally at the High Prairie Methodist Church on Sunday October 18 with Sunday school as usual followed by a program of music and readings. The highlight will be Strong speaking on Sunday school work as plans near completion. A three pound sweet potato from Elfers store was sold to Samuel Liebsitz to be shipped to Servia Europe as a sample of American produce.
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H. M. Strong
High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Strong
Strong
Europe
Elfers
Samuel Liebsitz
Servia
South Muscatine
Congressman's Ardon talk set for Oct 7 1908
Congressman Albert F. Dawson will speak at the Ardon hall on Wednesday evening October 7 1908. The event invites all residents to attend and give Mr. Dawson a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
Albert F. Dawson
Ardon Hall
The Root Juice Remedy At Ottumwa Drug Store
The Ottumwa Courier notes Root Juice yields remarkable cures with reports of dozens of rheumatism cases cured and relief from indigestion and kidney troubles. The remedy will be at A. W. Morgan's drug store next Saturday with Boyd present to explain the medicine.
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Ottumwa
A. W. Morgan’s
Boyd
Coffee addiction warning and Postum cure testimonial
A Wash housewife recalls coffee’s grip and how switching to Postum eased headaches, nervousness, and palpitations. She reports renewed health within a week and credits boiled Postum for relief after years of coffee use. The ad cites Postum Co. Bat tle Creek Mich and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Drainage Commission
D. S. Prentiss
Harman Engineering Company
Leeth
Ene DR. Pentzer
Bldg
MR. and
Mrs
East Hill
Milo Godfrey
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell i Bidg
Monticello, Il
South End Lads
Springborn
Musser
Island
Montpelier
Fred Lulow
Hershey Hospital
Ida Fisher
Harry Miller
Henry Truitt
Nebraska
Kansas Street
Mark Taylor
Nebraska Street
Joy
Muscatine Stars
Musserville
Hershey Avenue
Jacob Tuttle
F. W. Boston
Dawson
Adam Wigim
Carl Barnard
J. T. Downer
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Chapel
Neff
Conesville
George W. Hon
J. M. Guthrie
Stanger
Andrew Healey
Fred Seltzer
C. Nolan
Ladies of Arden
Montana
Mr. Dean
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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